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Which plant is historically used in treating nervous excitability and insomnia?
Which plant is historically used in treating nervous excitability and insomnia?
What is the activity of Valerian that explains its sedative effects?
What is the activity of Valerian that explains its sedative effects?
For how long is continued use of Valerian recommended to achieve optimal treatment effects?
For how long is continued use of Valerian recommended to achieve optimal treatment effects?
Which substance is commonly used for pre-operative analgesia?
Which substance is commonly used for pre-operative analgesia?
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What is the main side effect of narcotics and analgesics?
What is the main side effect of narcotics and analgesics?
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Which substance is less potent than morphine and used for moderate pain?
Which substance is less potent than morphine and used for moderate pain?
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Which herbal substance may impair the ability to drive and use machines?
Which herbal substance may impair the ability to drive and use machines?
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Which herbal substance is commonly used for mild and moderate forms of depression?
Which herbal substance is commonly used for mild and moderate forms of depression?
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Which herbal substance can have important interactions with some medicines such as anticonvulsant, ciclosporin, digoxin, HIV protease inhibitors, oral contraceptives, tacrolimus, warfarin, etc.?
Which herbal substance can have important interactions with some medicines such as anticonvulsant, ciclosporin, digoxin, HIV protease inhibitors, oral contraceptives, tacrolimus, warfarin, etc.?
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Which herbal substance has inhibiting effects on synaptosomal uptake to neurotransmitters including serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and GABA?
Which herbal substance has inhibiting effects on synaptosomal uptake to neurotransmitters including serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, and GABA?
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Which herbal preparation is recommended for the treatment of mild to moderate depressive episodes?
Which herbal preparation is recommended for the treatment of mild to moderate depressive episodes?
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Which herbal preparation is used for the relief of temporary mental exhaustion?
Which herbal preparation is used for the relief of temporary mental exhaustion?
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Which herbal preparation should be avoided during intense UV-exposure?
Which herbal preparation should be avoided during intense UV-exposure?
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Which substance is commonly used for pre-operative analgesia?
Which substance is commonly used for pre-operative analgesia?
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What are the side effects of narcotics and analgesics?
What are the side effects of narcotics and analgesics?
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Which plant is used for the treatment of cognitive impairment in neurodegenerative diseases?
Which plant is used for the treatment of cognitive impairment in neurodegenerative diseases?
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Which plant is used for the treatment of mild nervous tension and sleep disorders?
Which plant is used for the treatment of mild nervous tension and sleep disorders?
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What is the recommended duration of use for Valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?
What is the recommended duration of use for Valerian root to achieve optimal treatment effects?
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Which active substance in Valerian root inhibits the catabolism of GABA and induces its release in the brain?
Which active substance in Valerian root inhibits the catabolism of GABA and induces its release in the brain?
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Which herbal preparation is commonly used for the relief of temporary mental exhaustion?
Which herbal preparation is commonly used for the relief of temporary mental exhaustion?
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Which herbal substance is historically used in treating nervous excitability and insomnia?
Which herbal substance is historically used in treating nervous excitability and insomnia?
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Which herbal preparation is recommended for the treatment of mild to moderate depressive episodes?
Which herbal preparation is recommended for the treatment of mild to moderate depressive episodes?
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Which herbal substance can have important interactions with some medicines such as anticonvulsant, ciclosporin, digoxin, HIV protease inhibitors, oral contraceptives, tacrolimus, warfarin, etc.?
Which herbal substance can have important interactions with some medicines such as anticonvulsant, ciclosporin, digoxin, HIV protease inhibitors, oral contraceptives, tacrolimus, warfarin, etc.?
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Which herbal preparation is recommended for the short term treatment of symptoms of mild depressive disorder?
Which herbal preparation is recommended for the short term treatment of symptoms of mild depressive disorder?
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Which herbal preparation is used for the symptomatic treatment of minor inflammation of the skin such as sunburns and as aid in the healing of minor wounds?
Which herbal preparation is used for the symptomatic treatment of minor inflammation of the skin such as sunburns and as aid in the healing of minor wounds?
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Which herbal preparation is contraindicated when used with cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and other protease inhibitors?
Which herbal preparation is contraindicated when used with cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and other protease inhibitors?
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Which herbal preparation is used for the supportive treatment of nervous restlessness and associated with difficulties of falling asleep?
Which herbal preparation is used for the supportive treatment of nervous restlessness and associated with difficulties of falling asleep?
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