Herbal and Dietary Supplements (HDS) Interactions and Treatments for Asthma

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Which term is used to describe the usage of herbs and dietary supplements?

Herbal Medicine

What is the estimated percentage of people worldwide who rely on herbal medicines for some part of their primary health care?

80%

Who are more likely to use herbal medicines and dietary supplements?

Highly educated people

Who is credited with the development of aromatherapy?

<p>Rene-Maurice Gattefosse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of aromas on emotions and feelings called?

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

How are essential oils usually administered in aromatherapy?

<p>Topical application</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual method of absorption of essential oils in aromatherapy?

<p>Absorption through the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms may be caused by excessive inhalation of vapour during aromatherapy?

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

Who should consult a healthcare professional before using aromatherapy?

<p>Individuals with respiratory disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of individuals should consult their healthcare professional before using aromatherapy due to the risk of essential oils?

<p>Pregnant women</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the important systems of herbal medicine mentioned in the text?

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

What is the term used to describe a food that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and/or treatment of a disease?

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

Which country has the regulatory authority for registration, listing, and licensing of herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?

<p>Saudi Arabia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern regarding the quality of herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?

<p>Lack of regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herb has been traditionally used in the Middle East for asthma and hypertension?

<p>Black seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which herb has been traditionally used to treat diabetes mellitus in various traditional medical systems?

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

Which herb may have an antiglycemic and antioxidant effect on animals?

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

Which herb is used traditionally in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, sore throat, and inflammatory conditions?

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

Which term is used to describe the usage of herbs and dietary supplements?

<p>Complementary Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of people worldwide who rely on herbal medicines for some part of their primary health care?

<p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern regarding the quality of herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?

<p>Lack of regulation in the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms may be caused by excessive inhalation of vapour during aromatherapy?

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

Who should consult a healthcare professional before using aromatherapy?

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

Which essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy?

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

Which individual is credited with the development of aromatherapy?

<p>Rene-Maurice Gattefosse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the effect of essential oils on physical and psychological conditions?

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

How are essential oils usually administered in aromatherapy?

<p>Topical application</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual method of absorption of essential oils in aromatherapy?

<p>Absorption through the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the systems (approaches) of herbal medicine mentioned in the text?

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

What is the term used to describe a food that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and/or treatment of a disease?

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

Which country has implemented different policies for licensing, dispensing, manufacturing, and marketing herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?

<p>Saudi Arabia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern regarding the quality of herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?

<p>Lack of regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traditional herbs used in Saudi Arabia has a confirmed toxicity profile for a dose of 250mg/kg for a short period on animals?

<p>Harmel (Rhazya stricta)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traditional herbs used in Saudi Arabia may interact with antidiabetic drugs?

<p>Harmel (Rhazya stricta)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traditional herbs used in Saudi Arabia may cause numerous adverse events such as diarrhea and kidney dysfunction when administered orally?

<p>Aloe (Aloe vera)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traditional herbs used in Saudi Arabia has shown controversial results in animal studies regarding its antidiabetic effects?

<p>Ginger (Zingiber officinale)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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