HERBAL MEDICATIONS: Past and Current Relevance
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اسلاید 2: HERBAL MEDICATIONS: Past and Current Relevance By Kathie Peach RNEdited by Mary Knutson, RN March, 2007
اسلاید 3: What is Herbal Medicine?Using plants or plant-based substances to treat various ailments instead of “man-made” or “conventional” medicines and/or drugsHerbs are leafy, annual plants True herbalism now includes woody stemmed plants and trees that are used for healing Herbalism may be helpful in some physical and mental illnesses
اسلاید 4: Why This Topic was Selected:Herbalism is another alternative to conventional medicineMany pts are interested in trying herbalism for medical reasons Herbal medications are usually cheaper than convention medicineThey are believed to be free of toxic chemicals and to work in harmony with the body
اسلاید 5: History Of HerbalismNo one knows who first discovered benefits of herbalismAncient peoples throughout he world used herbs for healing purposesGreeks, Egyptians, Romans, Arabs and Orientals Indians and other Native tribesEach culture used their own tried-and-true herbal remedies
اسلاید 6: History Of Herbalism continued…Books, scrolls and parchments described plants and their usesUse of medicinal plants dates back thousands of yearsEvidenced by unearthed discoveries in various countries The earliest publication was in 1542 in Germany entitled: “Nuremberg Pharmacopoeia”England issued a national pharmacopoeia later in 19th century
اسلاید 7: Herbalism Today …continuedPlants contain numerous phytochemicalsMany not yet identified by scientists Man-made drugs contain one, two, or three chemical replications of the natural plant phytochemicals This may contribute to bacterial resistance to man-made drugs Bacteria do not develop resistance to “multifaceted” herbal remedies
اسلاید 8: Herbalism Today…continuedAlthough man-made drugs may work quicker and be stronger, they can also be too strongToxic side effects may result at times Herbal preparation have less toxicityBut if herbs are used improperly in the wrong dose, they also can have unwanted and sometimes toxic side effects Our bodies contain many of the same biochemical components found in plants and are able to interact with herbal medications
اسلاید 9: QuotationDr. James Duke writes in his book, “The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook”: “…That’s why your body responds so positively to them, even in such tiny amounts. They’re compensating for a deficiency…”
اسلاید 10: Herbal DiscoveriesThe original tranquilizer, Reserpine, came from the Indian Snakeroot plant, (Rauwolfia serpentina), used to treat insanity or “moon disease” The phytochemical “reserpine” was first isolated (along with about 50 other ones) in 1952 and had potent depressant and sedative properties Reserpine is mainly used now for hypertension in U.S.Used as antidote for snake bites in Indian medicine
اسلاید 11: Impact Of Herbs On SocietyEuropean Doctors are required to take courses to learn about herbal medications, unlike their American counterpartsIf more doctors were knowledgeable about herbal remedies, health care could be less expensive and perhaps less harshWhile herbs do take longer to work and they aren’t as strong, they can be an effective alternative, with fewer side effects
اسلاید 12: Costs of Herbs vs. Conventional Drugs
اسلاید 13: Cost of Herbs vs. Drugs continued…
اسلاید 14: Cost of Herbs vs. Drugs continued…
اسلاید 15: Nurse’s RoleNurses should be open to discussing alternative methods of healing and OTC medications, including herbsAssessment of cultural beliefs is important to help plan culturally congruent care Nurses need to be knowledgeable about herbs, so they can discuss them and their potential interactions with conventional medicines
اسلاید 16: Nurses Need To Know:How herbs react with other medications How herbs act in the bodyWhat are the side effects of herbs
اسلاید 17: Where To Purchase Herbal Medications People’s Food CoopWoodman’sFrontier Natural Products CatalogBoericke & Tafel Catalog
اسلاید 18: Discussion:Why should you tell your physician and pharmacist what herbs are being taken?Why might a nurse suggest that patients take only conventional medication or only herbal medication, rather than both?Can you find comprehensive research about herbal medicines? Do you value folk healing as an important part of culturally congruent health care?
اسلاید 19: References: Herb Information for NursesAmerican Botanical Council (2007) website at www.Herbalgram.org Drug reference books and PDR for Herbal MedicinesDuke, J.A. (2000). Green pharmacy herbal handbook: Your comprehensive reference to the best herbs for healing. Emmaus, PA: Rodale ReachDr. James Duke’s phytochemical and ethnobotanical databases at www.ars-grin.gov/duke/Dr. Duke’s mini course in medical botony at www.ars-grin.gov/duke/syllabus NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine---National Institutes of Health at www.nccam.nih.govTierra, M. (2005). East West herb course and planetary herbs at www.planetherbs.com
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