RD Exam One & Done Herbs Questions with 100% Correct Answers

RD Exam One & Done Herbs Questions with 100% Correct Answers What does black cohosh do - Answer- relives menopause sx Pneumonic: wearing BLACK in the summer gives me HOT FLASHES What side effects occur with black cohosh - Answer- may cause blood clotting Pneumonic: when blood clots, it turns BLACK in color What does Comfrey do - Answer- soothes & relaxes nerves in the body Pneumonic: COMFrey = COMFortable What side effects occur with Comfrey - Answer- irreversible liver damage Penumonic: Boyd laying on a COMFortable couch drinking gives him LIVER DAMAGE What does echinacea do - Answer- can help prevent cold/flu sx Pneumonic: eCHINAcea = CHINA is known for teas with antioxidants = Vitamin CEA = echinaCEA Side effects of echinacea - Answer- degrades immune system over time *6-8 week use is safe Pneumonic: Side effects are opposite of intended effects. What does ephedra do - Answer- increases heart rate to result in increased BMR & wt loss Pneumonic: ePHEDra & amPHEDamines AMP you up Side effects of ephedra - Answer- rapid heart rate headaches dehydration Pheumonic: rapid Heart rate, Headaches, deHydration What does garlic do - Answer- decreases cholesterol lowers BP Reduces clotting time Pneumonic: garLiC = Lowers Cholesterol = blood Thinner *Supplements are more potent & more risky Side effects of garlic - Answer- avoid use w/ Warfarin What does ginger do - Answer- eases N/V & inflammation anti-emetic Pneumonic: drink GINGER ale when upset tummy