HerBal Flashcards

(13 cards)

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What is Black Cohosh commonly used for?

A

Post-menopause symptom control.

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What are the common uses of Evening Primrose?

A

Post menopause

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What is the primary use of Soy Isoflavones?

A

Post-menopause symptom control.

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What is CoQ10 used for?

A

Heart health.

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What is Echinacea commonly used for?

A

Immunity building (uses in common colds & various other infections).

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What are the common uses of Ginseng?

A

Immunity building.

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What is Ginkgo used for?

A

Memory & cognitive function.

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What is Kava Kava used for?

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Stress, anxiety & sleep aide.

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What is Valerian Root commonly used for?

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Stress, anxiety & sleep aide.

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10
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What are the uses of Turmeric?

A

Alzheimer’s disease & arthritis (thought to slow growth in some cancers).

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What is Saw Palmetto used for?

A

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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What is St. John’s Wort commonly used for?

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Mild depression.

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What caution should be taken with St. John’s Wort?

A

Caution with SSRI use.

Increases risk of serotonin syndrome.

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