Final - Stimulants

Question 1

Aka: “cayenne”

Answer 1

Capsicum annuum L var. frutescens

Question 2

Constituent: capsaicin
Relieves pain and itching temporarily stimulating relapse of various NTs from C-fiber afferent neurons, leading to thier depletion especially substance P
circulatory stimulant, spasmolytic, coutnerirritant
Fruit= one of the purest of all known stimulants
Fibrinolytic and hypocoagulation

Answer 2

Capsicum annuum L var. frutescens

Question 3

How to apply capsacium

Answer 3

Apply 4-6hrs for at least 2 days

Question 4

Green tea

Answer 4

Camellia sinensis

Question 5

Constituents: methylxanthines, theophylline, theobromine, polyphenols, catechin, EGCG
Mild stimulant, antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-cancer, lowers cholesterol, immunostimulant, antimicrobial
resits tooth decay

Answer 5

Camellia sinensis

Question 6

MOA: Phenyethylamine (PEA) have sympathomimetic actions like nicotine, cocaine, and
amphetamines

Answer 6

Theobroma cacao (chocolate, cocoa)

Question 7

Uses: may favorably affect CVD by reducing LDL oxidation susceptibility and
increasing antioxidant capacity

Answer 7

Theobroma cacao (chocolate, cocoa)