Question

2 — herbal supplements
learning objective: examine potential benefits and risks to using herbal supplements.

a client tells you that they have been using an herb to treat gastric ulcers but is now suffering from high blood pressure.

which herb do you suspect they are using?

a.) chuanwu
b.) ginger
c.) licorice root
d.) caowu

Explanation:

Licorice root can be used for gastric ulcers but has a side effect of increasing blood pressure. Chuanwu and Caowu are toxic herbs (not typically used for gastric ulcers), and ginger doesn't cause high blood pressure as a main side effect related to gastric ulcer treatment.

Answer:

c.) Licorice root