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1
Q

Give an example of a cyclic monoterpenoid

A

Menthol

2
Q

What is the House of Lords categorisation

A

1) professionally organised alternative therapies
2) complimentary therapies
3) Alternative disciplines

3
Q

Give an example of a linear terpenoid

A

Geraniol (C10) -geranium

4
Q

Name 4 active constituents in St. John’s wort

A

1) hyperforin
2) hypericin
3) flavonoids
4) tannins

5
Q

Where is St. John’s wort from

A

Hypericum perforatum L

6
Q

Where is Gingko from?

A

The leaves of the maidenhair tree

7
Q

Name two components of Gingko responsible for it’s medicinal effects

A

1) flavonoids

2) terpenoids

8
Q

What is Gingko used to help treat

A

1) dementia
2) Alzheimer’s
3) intermittent claudication
4) memory enhancement

9
Q

Give four ways in which Gingko has polyvalent activity

A

1) platelet activating factor antagonists (PAF-antags)
2) cause vasodilatation
3) free radical scavenging properties
4) neurotransmitter metabolism

10
Q

What’s the active component of feverfew?

A

Parthenolide

11
Q

What two conditions is feverfew used in

A

1) migraine relieving

2) arthritis

12
Q

What’s the active constituent of ginseng

A

Ginsenosides

13
Q

Name 3 types of cellulose derivatives

A

1) ethers
2) esters
3) oxidised cellulose

14
Q

Name 5 natural gums

A

1) acacia
2) agar
3) alginic acid
4) sterculia
5) tragacanth