QABA QBA Exam Study Guide Qs&As

Scenario PART 3 PSYCHIATRIC AND
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES CASES Case study
148 pain disorder




Grape seed extract - ANSWER-Treatment of allergies, asthma; improves circulation; decreases platelet
aggregation



Green tea leaf - ANSWER-Antioxidant, prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease; increase
cognitive function (caffeine effects)



Guarana - ANSWER-Decreases appetite, promotes weight loss



Guayusa - ANSWER-Lowers blood glucose; promotes weight loss



Hawthorn - ANSWER-Treatment of angina, arrhythmias, blood pressure problems; decreases cholesterol



Hops - ANSWER-Sedative; aids healing; alters blood glucose

, Goldenrod leaves - ANSWER-Treatment of renal disease, rheumatism, sore throat, eczema



Goldenseal - ANSWER-Lowers blood glucose, aids healing; treatment of bronchitis, colds, flu-like
symptoms, cystitis



Gotu kola - ANSWER-Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency



Horehound - ANSWER-Expectorant; treatment of respiratory problems, gastrointestinal disorders



Horse chestnut seed - ANSWER-Treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids



Hyssop - ANSWER-Treatment of cold sores, genital herpes, burns, wounds; treatment of coughs, colds,
indigestion, and flatulence



Jambolana - ANSWER-Treatment of diarrhea, dysentery; lowers blood glucose



Java plum - ANSWER-Treatment of diabetes mellitus



Jojoba - ANSWER-Promotion of hair growth, relief of skin problems



Juniper berries - ANSWER-Increases appetite, aids digestion; diuretic; urinary tract disinfectant; lowers
blood glucose level



Kava - ANSWER-Treatment of nervous anxiety, stress, restlessness; tranquilizer



Kudzu - ANSWER-Reduces cravings for alcohol; being researched for use with alcoholics



Lavender - ANSWER-Astringent for minor cuts, burns; treatment of insomnia, restlessness