Rasmussen College Herbal Remedies Puzzle Worksheet

Complete the herbel puzzle

Herbal Remedies
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HYPOKA
LEMIA
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ENHA
NCIA
3
MARIJ
UANA
5LAVE
NDER
4BP
N
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KA
VA
7CHAM
OMILE
9CRAN
BERRY
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VALE
RIAN
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LICO
RICE
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GLU
COSE
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GINS
ENG
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ALOE
VERA
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3
I
N
R
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CINNA
MON
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GLNKO
BILOBA
17SALT
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BE
ER
19FLAX
SEEDS
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GARLIC
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SS
RI
S
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DOWN
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This herb may limit the duration of a cold. It
shouldn’t be taken for autoimmune conditions
because it enhances the production of T cells
HIV & ALS patients may receive a 30 day supply
of this Rx to reduce spasticity & neuropathic pain
Saw Palmetto helps resolve this condition
This calming aromatherapy has been shown to be
useful in controlling attention deficit disorder
This mild sedative facilitates digestion. It is
usually taken as a hot tea
This herb prevents bacteria from adhering to the
bladder wall
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The action of this tea is similar to aldosterone. It
boosts energy but raises blood pressure.
Saffron lower this lab value
This lab is elevated by many herbs including
Echinacea, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort
This is a wound healing substance
American versions of this energy boosting herb
apparently lower serum glucose in diabetics
Aromatic herbs are sometimes compounded with
other (possibly harmful) substances in this form
This anti-inflammatory herb for cardiac
prevention causes vasodilation.
These fiber rich seeds lower cholesterol
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Excessive licorice intake can cause this effect
This herb acts as an estrogen substitute to reduce
menopausal symptoms
These herb has sedative properties similar to
those of benzodiazepines
This sedative herb is a GABA sustainer
This neuroprotective herb can enhance the
efficacy of Haldol and may reduce the risk of
hypoxic harms due to TIAs or sleep apnea.
In the past this was a recommended source of B
vitamins for pregnant woman
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This herb reduces blood pressure cholesterol and
infection risk. It also prolongs clotting time.
Serotonin syndrome (hypertension) is a risk if St
John’s Wort is taken with this class of medications
This serotonin blocker limits migraines and
inhibits platelet aggregation
This herb facilitates detoxification of the liver and
promotes hepatic regeneration
The efficacy of this opiate is reduced when taken
with St John’s Wort
This herbal stimulant is used for weight loss.
Available via the internet, it is known to cause of
arrhythmias, heart attacks and strokes