A-d Herbs Flashcards by Kelly Price

Achillea millefolium

hemostatic -bitter, immune stimulant, diaphoretic.

Topical Tx wounds/skin ulcers. Internal for mild bleeding, digestive stimulant.

CI: PPI use, active ulcer, high fever, large dose (thujone), pregnancy

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Aconitum napellus

Toxic - antineuralgic, anodyne, sedative.

Tx: neuralgia, ovarian cyst pain, fever, chills.

CI pregnancy, high doses.

AE: N/V, headache, miosis, hypotension, chest pain, collapse, v fib, slows respiration.

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Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa

Uterine tonic, spasmolytic, nervine.

Tx: dysmenorrhea, F infertility, menopause sx, PMS, OA, RA, threatened miscarriage.

** CI: early pregnancy**

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Aesculus hippocastanum

venotonic, astringent, anti-edema.

Topical tx bruises, internal tx varicose veins, hemorrhoids, chronic prostatitis.

CI: in high doses – can cause nausea

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Allium cepa

lipid modulator, antiplatelet, antimicrobial.

Tx: hyperlipidemia, h pylori, topical for warts, infectious vaginitis, OM.

CI: bleeding diathesis, use w anticoagulants, thyroid disease (hyper - inhib iodine uptake)

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Aloe vera

gel: gentle demulcent, vulnerary

latex (outer leaf) strong laxative

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Althaea officinalis

(marshmallow)
demulcent in lungs/GI/GU, expectorant.

Tx: gastritis, IC, lower UTI, dry cough, bronchitis.

CI: wet cough, profuse catarrh, may reduce drug absorption.

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Angelica sinensis

(Dong quai)
Uterine tonic, PMS, amenorrhea, endometriosis, menopause, infertility

Tx amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, menopause sx, F infertility, threatened miscarriage.

CI: menorrhagia, bleeding,antiplatelet tx occuring

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Arctium lappa

(burdock)
bitter, Alterative (liver), blood sugar regulation, Skin Conditions

Tx: GI, psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, OA, RA, sprains.

CI: active/acute GI dx.

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

urinary antiseptic, antimicrobial, diuretic.

Tx: lower UTI (alkaline urine)

CI: pregnancy, use >10 days, use w Vit C and cranberry (too acidic).

AE: hydroquinone toxicity = tinnitus, N/V, convulsions, collapse, death)

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Arnica montana

topical use, vulnerary, anodyne, analgesic.

Tx: bruise, myalgia, strain, sprain.

AE: (internal use or broken skin): gastroenteritis, nervous disturbance, tachy/brady, dyspnea, muscle weakness, collapse, death.

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Artemisia annua

(sweet wormwood)
antiparasitic, cancer, Malaria. – NeuroTOXIC in high doses

Tx: malaria, cancer. Combine w iron for optimal efficacy.

CI: pregnancy, lactation.

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Artemisia absinthium

(wormwood)
bitter, carminative, antimicrobial, anthelminthic.

CI: large internal doses, active GI dx, pregnancy, lactation, hx of seizures.

AE: abortion, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary retention, convulsions, death. NeuroTOXIC in high doses

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Artemisia vulgaris

(mugwort)
bitter, emmenagogue, nervine, stimulant

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Asclepias tuberosa

(pleurisy root) – rarely used

diaphoretic, expectorant, cardiotonic, anti-tussive.

CI: pregnancy

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Aspidosperma quebracho

stimulating expectorant / wet cough – rarely used

CI: dry cough, pregnancy, lactation, children

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Astragalus membranaceus

adaptogen, immunomodulator

Tx: infection, Cancer, AI disease

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Atropa belladonna

anticholinergic, deadly nightshade

Tx: muscle pain and spasm

CI: BPH, closed-angle glaucoma / -> dryness / potentiates anticholinergics (tricyclic antidepressants / amitriptyline)

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Avena sativa

(oat)
nervine, nutritive.
Safe

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Bacopa monnieri/Brahmi

(water hyssop)
Memory and cognition - nervine, nootropic, thyroid stimulator.

Take for 2-3 weeks to see if helpful
SAFE

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Baptisia tinctoria

(wild indigo)
Antimicrobial, potent

Tx: Pharyngitis or other infections, antiviral

AE: tachypnea, tachycardia – a bit more dangerous than average herb

Berberis/Mahonia aquifolium

(Oregon grape)

Antimicrobial, alterative, bitter

Tx: skin conditions (psoriasis /acne)

AE: GI sxs, nausea

Berberis vulgaris

(barberry)
Liver tonic, alterative
Tx: Liver stuff, GB, gallstones, jaundice

CI: pregnancy, bile duct obstruction – MANY DRUG INTERACTIONS (don’t combine) – abx, diuretics, blood thinners, celecoxib, blood sugar regulating, antihistamines

Boswellia serrata

(frankincense) – resin
Anti inflammatory - SAFE

Tx: asthma, RA, UC, OA

Bryonia alba

Anodyne, nervine, some sedation – RARELY used /safe Tx: pain, infection CI: abd pain, N/V, diarrhea -> not really used internally

Calendula officinalis

Anti inflammatory, vulnerary, demulcent, lymphagogue - SAFE Tx: wound healing

Camellia sinensis

(green tea) anti-tumor, antimicrobial, stimulant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, tannins (astringent) -SAFE

Cannabis sativa

Analgesic, sedative, antiemetic, psychoactive, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive. TX: chronic pain, nausea, cancer tx, glaucoma CI: **pregnancy**, abuse, schizophrenia – Probably considered unsafe

Capsella bursa-pastoris

(shepherd’s purse) hemostatic Tx: metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, postpartum bleeding CI: **anticoagulants**, MAJOR bleeding

Capsicum frutescens

(cayenne) potent cardiovascular stimulant, antiplatelet, digestive stimulant Tx: topical anodyne – OA, RA CI: anticoagulants

Cassia angustifolia

(Senna alexandrina) laxative

Caulophyllum thalictroides

(blue cohosh) Uterine tonic –late pregnancy (MR CC guarantees delivery) CI: early pregnancy

Ceanothus americanus

(red root) Hepatoprotective, lymphagogue - SAFE Tx: NAFLD, fatty liver, hepatitis “Americanus have fatty livers”

Centella asiatica

(gotu kola) Nervine, antipyretic, mental tonic, topical, joint disease Tx: nervous insomnia, venous insufficiency, poor memory

Chamaelirium luteum

(false unicorn root) Uterine tonic – SAFE - (MR CC guarantees delivery) TX: uterine tonic

Chelidonium majus

(greater celandine) liver / gallbladder Tx: biliary insufficiency, gallstone prevention AE: N/V CI: liver failure, **pregnancy** / lactation

Chionanthus virginicus

(white fringe tree) Hepatic cholagogue , bitter – **LIVER / GB**

Cineraria maritima

(dusty miller) **topical -> cataracts**

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

carminative, astringent, antibacterial (H pylori), vasodilator, diaphoretic, antispasmodic Tx: Blood sugar regulation / Diabetes / Metabolic syndrome – 1-6g dose

Coleus forskohlii

gentle hypotensive, cardiotonic, adaptogen Tx: dry cough, asthma, **CI: Warfarin, digoxin **

Commiphora mukul

(guggul) Hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory Tx: **hyperlipidemia**, LDL **CI: IBD, Beta blockers **

Commiphora myrrha/molmol

(myrrh) Antimicrobial, expectorant, antitussive, antioxidant Tx: infections - SAFE

Convallaria majalis

(lily of the valley) Mild positive inotropic/negative chronotropic Tx: CHF, arrythmia **CI: Cardio drugs**

Cordyceps sinensis

(caterpillar fungus) Bronchodilator, antibiotic, anti-cancer Tx: asthma, cough, respiratory disorders – **Potentiates epinephrine**

Corydalis ambigua and spp.

Analgesic, sedative Tx: GI system – gastritis, parasites Can BE TOXIC – not really used

Crataegus oxyacantha/laevigata

(hawthorn) Cardiovascular tonic - SAFE Tx: All heart problems – CHF – angina – arrythmia

Curcuma longa

(curcumin) Anti inflammatory - SAFE

Cynara scolymus

(artichoke) Liver tonic, alterative, bitter Tx: **hyperlipidemia**, Liver / GB ***CI: GERD***

Datura stramonium

(Jimson weed, thornapple) Potent anticholinergic Tx: pain, spasm ***CI: BPH, potentiates anticholinergics***

Digitalis purpurea

(Foxglove) Positive inotropic/negative chronotropic, dangerous Tx: arrhythmia, CHF **– MANY dose issues and drug interactions**

Dioscorea villosa

(wild yam) Uterine tonic, spasmolytic - “die spasms” Tx: dysmenorrhea, PMS, spasms