Psychopharmacology (Herbeuticals)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Two Reasons Why Herbs Are not FDA Approved | 1) There is no research to support the effficacy or safety of herbs 2) Herbs are not patentable and therefore not profitable |
| Herbs that need prescriptions | 1) Poppy 2) Willow Bark 3) Belladonna tops 4) Foxglove leaf |
| Poppy | Morphine is derived from this herb Used for sedation, pain relief, sleep Need a prescription |
| Willow Bark | Aspirin is derived from this herb Used for antiinflammation, pain relief Need a prescription |
| Belladonna tops | Brand Name: Atropine Used for relief of spasms in gastrointestinal tract Need a prescription |
| Foxglove Leaf | Folia Digitalis Used for treating heart conditions Increases activity in muscular tissues of the heart Need a prescription |
| Gingko Biloba (Extracted from Gingko Leaf) | A herb that treats cognitive impairments increases body's production of energy, ATP a) memory loss b) degenerative diseases of the brain (Alzhemiers, Parkinson's) |
| Kava Kava | A herb that has sedative and analegic properties Treats 1) anxiety 2) depression 3) insomnia 4) decreased libido BUT ASSOCIATED WITH TOXICITY |
| Ginseng | A herb that serves as an Aphrodiasac Pain Killer Stimulant Improves cognitive abilities Reduces hangovers Reduces cocaine withdrawal because it's stimulant |
| Aloe Vera | A herb that is used for skin treatment Its component (aloin) can be used to treat alcohol intoxication |
| Avena | A herb that reduces symptom withdrawal from Ritilan Treats sadness and mild depression in adults with ADD Treats diminished libido in men |
| Catnip | A herb that treats insomnia without affecting you the next day |
| St John's Worts | A herb that treats depression Never take with SSRI's, TCA's or MAOI's |
| Sam-e | A herb that treats depression |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | A herb that treats mood instability and other mood disturbances |
| Melatonin | A her that treats sleep disturbances |
| Yohimbine | Treat impotency BUT ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED ANXIETY |
| Valerian Root | Treats sleep disturbances BUT ASSOCIATED WITH EXCITABILITY or WORSENING OF DEPRESSION |
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