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Psychosocial-Final
Herbs and supplements
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
05/02/2011

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disadvantages of supplements
Definition
- longer time to onset of action
- possible drug-herb interactions
- inconsistent manufacturing practices
- Lack of available and reliable information for consumers
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Aloe
Definition
Uses: Constipation, genital herpes, psoriasis vulgaris

-Use no longer than 7 days; may cause electrolyte imbalances, may lower blood glucose, and acceleration of wound healing
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Bilberry
Definition
Uses: Cataracts, retinopathy, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, diabetes mellitus

- May increase risk of bleeding, may lower blood glucose
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Chamomille
Definition
Uses: Common cold, GI disorders, sleed aid/sedation

- Generally safe for 6 months, antiinflammatory, not for use with ragweed sensitivity or pregnancy, may cause drowsiness, may increase risk of bleeding
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Echinacea
Definition
Uses: Tx and prevention of UPI's, immune system stimulation

- Short term use recommended (10 to 14 days), may lead to liver inflammation, use caution with immune system conditions
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Evening Primrose
Definition
Uses: Eczema, skin irritations

- Contraindictated in ppl with seizure disorder
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Feverfew
Definition
uses: migraine HA prevention, arthritis

- May increase risk of bleeding, antiinflammatory inhibition of serotonin and prostaglandins, long term users may experience withdrawal symptoms
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Garlic
Definition
Uses: hyperlipidemia, and hypertension

- has antibiotic action, inhibition of platelet aggregation, use caution with bleeding disorders, do not use in large amounts
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Ginger
Definition
Uses: helps N/V (associated with pregnancy/chemotherapy tx), motion sickness, aids digestion

- use caution with bleeding disorders, use in pregnancy should not exceed 1 g/day and should be monitored by a health care provider.
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Gingko Biloba
Definition
Uses: dementia tx, claudication, cerebral insufficiency

- generally well tolerated up to 6 months, dilates blood vessels, may increase risk of bleeding, advise patient not to take aspirin, may affect blood glucose, signs of toxicity include N/V
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Ginseng
Definition
Uses: improve mental performance, lower blood glucose (type 2 DM)

- Use caution with diabetic patients and those taken medications, herbs, or supplements that affect BP or heart rhythm, generally safe for 3 months, antioxidant
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Glucosamine
Definition
Uses: Osteoarthritis

- use caution with shellfish allergies
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Goldenseal
Definition
Uses: HF, inmmunostimulant, infectious diarrhea, upper respiratory fact infection

- should not use longer than 2 to 3 weeks, increase WBC's and efficiency of macrophages, use caution with cardiovascular disease, may increase risk of bleeding
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Kava
Definition
Uses: anxiety

- should only be used under health care practitioner supervision because interactions with many medications, may cause hepatotoxicity, may increase risk of bleeding, side effect is scaly skin
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Milk Thistle
Definition
uses: hepatitis (chronic), cirrhosis

- Generally safe up to 4 to 6 years, use caution in diabetes
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St. John's Wort
Definition
Uses: depressive disorder, anxiety

- generally well tolerated up to 1 to 3 months, interacts with many herbs, supplements, and medications, decrease effect of a brain enzyme that breaks down serotonin, advise patient to consult a health care provider, side effect is fatigue
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Saw Palmetto
Definition
Uses: BPH

- Generally well tolerated up to 3 to 5 years, may increase risk of bleeding, may increase BP
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Valerian
Definition
Uses: insomnia and anxiety disorders

- generally safe up to 4 to 6 weeks, chronic use may result in insomnia, CNS depressant
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The five major categories of complementary and alternative therapies classified by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Definition
Alternative medical systems
Mind-body interventions
Biologic-based therapies
Manipulative and body-based methods
Energy therapies
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Definition
is an alternative medical system that is a complete system of medicine unto itself.
It incorporates several modalities to address the needs of each patient, similar to the Western medical system. Focus on individualized diagnosis and prevention.
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Yin (black with white dot)
Definition
represents cold, heavy, moist, and negative
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yang (white with black dot)
Definition
represents hot, dry, light, and positive.
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Qi (acupuncture)
Definition
form of energy found in all life; when it is disrupted, illness and pain can occur.
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