Exploring Natural Remedies

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Which plant is a natural method of hormone replacement therapy?

  • Echinacea angustifolia
  • Althea officinalis
  • Glycine Max (Soya) (correct)
  • Malva sylvestris

What is the function of cough suppressants?

  • Antitussive (correct)
  • Antimicrobial
  • Immunostimulant
  • Anti-inflammatory

At what age does menopause typically occur in women?

  • Between 46 and 48 years
  • Between 49 and 52 years (correct)
  • Between 53 and 55 years
  • Between 40 and 45 years

Which hormones are responsible for inducing menopause?

<p>Estrogen and progesterone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms commonly associated with menopause?

<p>Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and trouble sleeping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main active component of Acetosa Racemose (Black Cohosh)?

<p>Cimicifugosides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended therapy for Grade III phase of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

<p>Pharmacotherapy or phytotherapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is commonly used as a cough suppressant?

<p>Malva sylvestris (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant contains isoflavones and is considered a natural method of hormone replacement therapy?

<p>Glycine Max (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major active constituent of plants used for hormone replacement therapy?

<p>Isoflavones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for inducing menopause?

<p>Oestrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms commonly associated with menopause?

<p>Hot flashes and trouble sleeping (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended therapy for Grade II phase of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

<p>Pharmacotherapy or phytotherapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is commonly used as an immunostimulant to treat symptoms of the common cold and respiratory infections?

<p>Echinacea angustifolia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant contains isoflavones and is considered a natural method of hormone replacement therapy?

<p>Glycine Max (Soya) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main active component of Malva sylvestris and Althea officinalis, which are commonly used as cough suppressants?

<p>Mucilage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended therapy for Grade II phase of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

<p>Pharmacotherapy or phytotherapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is commonly used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

<p>Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the activities associated with Glycine Max (Soya)?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does menopause typically occur in women?

<p>Between 50 and 55 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major active constituent of Acetosa Racemose (Black Cohosh)?

<p>Cimicifugosides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy

  • Menopause typically occurs in women around the age of 50.
  • Estrogen and progesterone hormones are responsible for inducing menopause.
  • Symptoms commonly associated with menopause include hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness.

Plant-Based Remedies

  • Black Cohosh (Acetosa Racemose) contains the active component Actein, which is used as a natural method of hormone replacement therapy.
  • Soybean (Glycine Max) contains isoflavones and is considered a natural method of hormone replacement therapy.

Cough Suppressants

  • Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis) and Mallow (Malva sylvestris) contain mucilage, which is used as a cough suppressant.
  • Thyme is commonly used as a cough suppressant.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

  • Saw Palmetto is commonly used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
  • The recommended therapy for Grade II and Grade III phases of benign prostatic hyperplasia is finasteride.

Immunostimulants

  • Echinacea is commonly used as an immunostimulant to treat symptoms of the common cold and respiratory infections.

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