31 Questions
What issue arises from the popularization of herbal medicine and lucrative herbal markets?
Unsustainable harvesting methods leading to species extinction
What term is used to describe the extraction, commercial exploitation, and monopolization of wild plants by international companies without adequate compensation to Indigenous peoples or countries?
Biopiracy
What is cultural appropriation in the context of traditional medicinal practices?
Using the traditional medicinal practices of another culture without proper compensation
Which factor contributes to the quality of herbal medicine?
The quality of the plants used
What do culturally-relevant medicinal practices include?
Local customs and beliefs about the workings of the body
What is a potential consequence of unsustainable harvesting methods for herbal medicine?
Species extinction
What is one of the problems associated with corporatization of traditional medicine?
Resource extraction without adequate compensation to Indigenous peoples or countries
Why is it important to honor and respect all worldviews and personal decisions regarding healthcare and treatment choices?
To ensure patient autonomy and cultural sensitivity
What can herbal products be contaminated with?
Toxins, heavy metals, and prescription drugs
According to Paracelsus, what determines whether a substance is poisonous?
The dose applied
What is the main factor that determines whether a herb is toxic?
Dose applied
What can cause reduced quality of an herb?
Unnatural growing conditions
What can lead to contraindications for using an herb?
Reduced organ function
In herb-drug interactions, what happens when you combine herbs and pharmaceuticals with opposing effects?
Counteracting effects
What is an example of a potential herb-drug interaction?
Ginkgo with anticoagulant medications
What can herbs cause in some individuals that requires monitoring?
Adverse side effects
Which type of herbs may reduce the absorption of other constituents, particularly alkaloids, via precipitation?
Tannin-rich herbs
What effect can bitter and pungent herbs have on other herbs?
Enhance absorption and assimilation
Which type of interactions involving warming, cooling, drying, and moistening are mentioned in the summary?
Energetic interactions
What is recommended to avoid toxicity when using herbal medicine?
Following recommended dosing
Which type of herbs can enhance absorption and assimilation of other herbs?
Bitter herbs
What should be performed before recommending an herbal remedy to ensure safe practice?
Performing a complete medical history
Which substances are mentioned as examples that can cause changes in the way a substance is metabolized and excreted?
Grapefruit & St. John's Wort
What should be used when using herbal medicine to ensure high quality, ethical, and sustainable sourcing of herbs?
Trusted Suppliers
What is the primary focus area of herbal medicine ethics and safety?
Social and environmental impact
Which organization provides information about the extinction risk of certain plants?
United Plant Savers
What is the extinction risk level of Sandalwood according to United Plant Savers?
Critical risk
Which of the following must be considered when prescribing herbal medicine?
Ethics and standards of practice
What aspect of herbal medicine practice does the framework of naturopathic medicine address?
Social and environmental concerns
Which plants are listed as 'At-Risk' of extinction?
Echinacea and Slippery Elm
Which consideration is important in the safe use of herbal medicine?
Toxicity, allergy, and contraindications
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