CNS-Affecting Plant Therapies in Phytotherapy and Herbal Medicine
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Which plant medicine acts on the brain and spinal cord?

  • Feverfew
  • Valeriana
  • Ergotamine
  • St. John’s wort (correct)

    • What is the main effect of caffeine?

  • Reduces cortisol production
  • Prevents drowsiness by blocking adenosine receptors (correct)
  • Increases serotonin levels
  • Induces drowsiness by promoting adenosine release

    • What are the main characteristics of depression?

  • Elevated mood, excessive energy, racing thoughts
  • Loss of interest, low energy, poor concentration (correct)
  • Increased sleep, decreased appetite, low self-worth
  • Hyperactivity, increased appetite, high energy levels

    • Which plant is suggested to be as effective as standard prescription antidepressants for major depression?

    <p>St. John’s wort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the adverse effects of St. John’s wort?

    <p>Gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, unrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does caffeine affect the action of adenosine?

    <p>Blocks the action of adenosine on its receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of hyperforin?

    <p>It affects the pre-synaptic sodium channels that control reuptake transporter activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is effectively treated with hyperforin?

    <p>Depression and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is dementia?

    <p>The loss of cognitive functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about dementia?

    <p>It is a normal part of aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of dementia in older adults?

    <p>Alzheimer's disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs and symptoms of dementia?

    <p>Loss of language skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hyperforin do differently compared to SSRIs?

    <p>It affects the pre-synaptic sodium channels that control reuptake transporter activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Dementia ranges in severity from the mildest stage... to the most severe stage.' What happens at the most severe stage?

    <p>Person must depend completely on others for basic activities of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does St. John's Wort not cause many of?

    <p>Adverse effects associated with prescription SSRI drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the active principles of Ginko biloba?

    <p>Leaves ext.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the basic tenets of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?

    <p>The existence of vital energy circulating through channels called meridians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Ayurveda' combine?

    <p>Life and health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential risk associated with Ayurvedic medicine?

    <p>Possible interaction with conventional medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Ayurvedic medicine?

    <p>Promotion of the use of herbal compounds, special diets, and other unique health practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapy is associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?

    <p>Cupping therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the belief about the body's vital energy according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?

    <p>It circulates through channels called meridians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Kampō medicine?

    <p>Use of herbs for diagnosis and therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of therapy involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment?

    <p>Hydrotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis of Aromatherapy?

    <p>Treatment through stimulation of smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From where can drugs be obtained?

    <p>Both natural and artificial sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of plant selection in drug development according to the text?

    <p>Selection based on ethno medical uses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature range usually used for hydrotherapy exercises in a warm-water pool?

    <p>$33–36°C$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most popular herb used for cancer patients in Kampo medicine?

    <p>$Agaricus blazei$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of medicine depends on treatment through stimulation of the sense of smell?

    <p>$Aromatherapy$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of hydrotherapy?

    <p>$Pain relief and treatment using water$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are drugs obtained from natural sources described in the text?

    <p>$Obtained from nature (plant, microbes, animals, marine organisms or mineral sources)$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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