Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities: Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy
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Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities: Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy

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What are the 4 major domains of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities?

  • Physical therapy, mental therapy, emotional therapy, and spiritual therapy
  • Surgical, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and rehabilitative
  • Biologically-based, energy medicine, manipulative and body-based, and mind-body medicine (correct)
  • Traditional, modern, ancient, and futuristic
  • What is the primary focus of naturopathy?

  • Technology-based healthcare solutions
  • Psychological interventions for mental health
  • Nature-based cures for holistic health (correct)
  • Synthetic medicines for targeted treatments
  • What are biologically-based modalities in healthcare primarily derived from?

  • Medicinal plants (correct)
  • Synthetic chemical compounds
  • Genetically modified organisms
  • Mineral supplements
  • Which healthcare domain involves unleashing the energy in the body for betterment of health?

    <p>Energy medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does naturopathy use for treatments, in addition to nature-based cures?

    <p>Acupuncture, Ventosa massage cupping, therapy, and reflexology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of health do manipulative and body-based practices primarily focus on?

    <p>Locomotive aspect of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary requirement for effective naturopathic treatment?

    <p>Patience and open communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for insulin regulation in a diabetic person?

    <p>Ampalaya (Bitter melon)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for the control of blood pressure?

    <p>Bawang (Garlic)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used as a disinfectant against wound infection and bacteria?

    <p>Bayabas (Guava)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for asthma and cough?

    <p>Lagundi (Vitex negundo)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used to treat intestinal worms specifically asearis and trichina?

    <p>Niyog-Niyogan (Quisqualis Indica L.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for urinary stones and infections?

    <p>Sambong (Blumea Balsamifera)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used as a mouthwash and to relieve abdominal pain and diarrhea in adults?

    <p>Tsaang gubat (Ehretia microphylla Lam)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for arthritis and gout?

    <p>Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which common name refers to Clinopodium douglasii?

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

    Study Notes

    Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities

    • The 4 major domains of complementary and alternative healthcare modalities are:
      • Biologically-based practices
      • Energy therapies
      • Manipulative and body-based practices
      • Mind-body therapies

    Naturopathy

    • The primary focus of naturopathy is on nature-based cures and prevention of illness.
    • Naturopathy uses pharmaceuticals, in addition to nature-based cures, for treatments.

    Biologically-based Modalities

    • Biologically-based modalities in healthcare are primarily derived from plants (botanicals), vitamins, and other natural substances.

    Energy Therapies

    • Energy therapies involve unleashing the energy in the body for betterment of health.

    Manipulative and Body-based Practices

    • Manipulative and body-based practices primarily focus on the musculoskeletal system and its effects on overall health.

    Effective Naturopathic Treatment

    • The primary requirement for effective naturopathic treatment is a holistic approach that considers physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

    Herbs and Their Uses

    • Gymnema sylvestre is used for insulin regulation in diabetic persons.
    • Rauwolfia serpentina is used for the control of blood pressure.
    • Calendula officinalis is used as a disinfectant against wound infection and bacteria.
    • Lobelia inflata is used for asthma and cough.
    • Chenopodium ambrosioides is used to treat intestinal worms specifically asearis and trichina.
    • Didymocarpus pedicellatus is used for urinary stones and infections.
    • Mentha piperita is used as a mouthwash and to relieve abdominal pain and diarrhea in adults.
    • Aesculus hippocastanum is used for arthritis and gout.
    • Clinopodium douglasii is commonly known as Yerba Buena.

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