Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Herbology 101 > 6. Liver,kidney,renal Function,diuretics > Flashcards

6. Liver,kidney,renal Function,diuretics Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Physics 101 flashcards Psychology 101 flashcards Chemistry 101 flashcards Biology 101 flashcards Organic Chemistry 101 flashcards Sociology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Two substances in the body that the kidneys balance

A

Acidity & water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How are the nutrients delivered from sm. Intestine to the liver

A

Portal vein

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What should you look for when dealing with the kidneys

A

Adrenal stress & liver function

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Some therapeutic actions of a diuretic

A

Removal of waste , antiseptic , maintain kidney action

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Black radish is known for these qualities

A

Beneficial on intestinal flora , bring down blood bilirubin , aid in bile flow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Name a herb used for dyspepsia & jaundice

A

Barberry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What constituent in uva Ursi is contributed to the action of the herb being a urinary antiseptic

A

Arbutin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Which part of parsley is more effective

A

Root

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Which herb contains quercitin( bioflavonoid )

A

Arctostaphylos UVA Ursi

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What herb has shown to cause kidney irritation when taken in large amounts

A

Juniperus communis

Ground juniper

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Diuretics are in ward moving herbs or outward ?

A

Inward

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

The major detoxing organ in our body is ?

A

Liver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Kidneys filter almost all of the fluid , except the cells into the renal tubule in the first stage

T/F

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

7 things to consider when dealing with the kidneys are :

A 
Sluggish kidney 
Excessive stress on kidney 
Liver function 
Over contraction 
Constipation 
Poor blood supply adrenal stress
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

3 stage’s the kidneys go through

A

Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Diuretics deliver more fluid ( blood) to the kidneys

T/F

A

True

17
Q

Barberry is excellent for dyspepsia( indigestion)

T/F

A

True

18
Q

Ginger , cramp bark and marshmallow

soothe the liver , gallbladder and intestines or
Activate the kidneys or
Heat the gallbladder

A

Sooth the liver , gallbladder and intestinal area

19
Q

Clinical renal formula used most often is the KB herb

What’s that stand for

A

Kidney / bladder

20
Q

UVA Ursi is a weak or strong diuretic

A

Strong

21
Q

Latin name for Uva Ursi

A

Artcosaphylos uva-Ursi

22
Q

What is one of the chemicals in UVA Ursi

Carcim
Abutin
Sativum

A

Abutin

23
Q

Bearberry is tonic and strengthening to what area of the body

A

Genital /urinary tract

24
Q

Juniper berries Latin name

A

Juniperus communis

25
Q

Juniperus communis is a strong antiviral , anti fungal , antibiotic in the kidney , liver or urinary tract

A

Urinary tract

26
Q

Buchu leaves are antiseptic & diuretic while toning and cleansing the

Urinary tract
Prostate
Kidneys

A

Prostate

27
Q

Is Petroselunium crispum ( parsley ) a mild soothing diuretic
Or strong active diuretic

A

Mild and smooth

28
Q

Parsley Latin name

A

Petroselinum crispum

29
Q

5 Herbal action of parsley

A

Emmenagogue - works in the female system

Tonic

Diuretic

Aperient ( relieves constipation ;mild laxative)

Abortifacient

30
Q

Parsley roots are weaker or stronger then the leaves

A

Stronger

31
Q 
Petroselinum crispum ( parsley ) 
Is best used at early stages of cold/flu or once symptoms get stronger
A

Early stages

32
Q

Parsley ( petroselinum crispum )
Is mixed best with what herb ____
For first stages of a cold

A

Raspberry

Drink all throughout the day

33
Q

Bearberry ( Actrostaphylos UVA Ursi )

Is a strong diuretic or a weak one

A

Strongest and well known

Herbology 101 (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions