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Which of the following is true about the use of natural products in conventional medicine?
Which of the following is true about the use of natural products in conventional medicine?
- Natural products are primarily used for investigating gastrointestinal disorders
- Isolated natural products are not used in conventional medicine
- Natural products are treated in the same way as any other drug in conventional medicine (correct)
- Natural products are only used in cases of constipation and flatulence
What are plant drugs that are used as extracts usually described as?
What are plant drugs that are used as extracts usually described as?
- Herbal products or phytomedicines (correct)
- Chemical compounds
- Synthetic products
- Non-pharmacological remedies
What does the European Pharmacopoeia (Eur. Ph.) incorporate many herbal drugs into?
What does the European Pharmacopoeia (Eur. Ph.) incorporate many herbal drugs into?
- Herbal remedies
- Homeopathic medicine
- Conventional medicine (correct)
- Traditional Chinese medicine
Which health issues are natural products still commonly used for?
Which health issues are natural products still commonly used for?
In which cases does phytotherapy provide the only effective remedies currently available?
In which cases does phytotherapy provide the only effective remedies currently available?