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A-d Herbs Flashcards

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Achillea millefolium

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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

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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

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Uterine tonic, spasmolytic, nervine.

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

** CI: early pregnancy**

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Aesculus hippocastanum

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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

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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

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gel: gentle demulcent, vulnerary

latex (outer leaf) strong laxative

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Althaea officinalis

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(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

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(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

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(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

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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

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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

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(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

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(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

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(mugwort)
bitter, emmenagogue, nervine, stimulant

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Asclepias tuberosa

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(pleurisy root) – rarely used

diaphoretic, expectorant, cardiotonic, anti-tussive.

CI: pregnancy

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Aspidosperma quebracho

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stimulating expectorant / wet cough – rarely used

CI: dry cough, pregnancy, lactation, children

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Astragalus membranaceus

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adaptogen, immunomodulator

Tx: infection, Cancer, AI disease

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Atropa belladonna

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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

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(oat)
nervine, nutritive.
Safe

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Bacopa monnieri/Brahmi

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(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

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(wild indigo)
Antimicrobial, potent

Tx: Pharyngitis or other infections, antiviral

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

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Berberis/Mahonia aquifolium

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(Oregon grape)

Antimicrobial, alterative, bitter

Tx: skin conditions (psoriasis /acne)

AE: GI sxs, nausea

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Berberis vulgaris

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(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

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Boswellia serrata

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(frankincense) – resin
Anti inflammatory - SAFE

Tx: asthma, RA, UC, OA

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Bryonia alba

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Anodyne, nervine, some sedation – RARELY used /safe

Tx: pain, infection

CI: abd pain, N/V, diarrhea -> not really used internally

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Calendula officinalis

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Anti inflammatory, vulnerary, demulcent, lymphagogue - SAFE

Tx: wound healing

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Camellia sinensis

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

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Cannabis sativa

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Analgesic, sedative, antiemetic, psychoactive, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive.

TX: chronic pain, nausea, cancer tx, glaucoma

CI: pregnancy, abuse, schizophrenia – Probably considered unsafe

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Capsella bursa-pastoris

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(shepherd’s purse)
hemostatic

Tx: metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, postpartum bleeding

CI: anticoagulants, MAJOR bleeding

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Capsicum frutescens

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(cayenne)
potent cardiovascular stimulant, antiplatelet, digestive stimulant

Tx: topical anodyne – OA, RA

CI: anticoagulants

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Cassia angustifolia

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(Senna alexandrina)

laxative

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Caulophyllum thalictroides

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(blue cohosh)

Uterine tonic –late pregnancy (MR CC guarantees delivery)

CI: early pregnancy

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Ceanothus americanus

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(red root)

Hepatoprotective, lymphagogue - SAFE

Tx: NAFLD, fatty liver, hepatitis
“Americanus have fatty livers”

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Centella asiatica

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(gotu kola)

Nervine, antipyretic, mental tonic, topical, joint disease

Tx: nervous insomnia, venous insufficiency, poor memory

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Chamaelirium luteum

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(false unicorn root)

Uterine tonic – SAFE - (MR CC guarantees delivery)

TX: uterine tonic

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Chelidonium majus

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(greater celandine)

liver / gallbladder

Tx: biliary insufficiency, gallstone prevention

AE: N/V
CI: liver failure, pregnancy / lactation

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Chionanthus virginicus

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

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Cineraria maritima

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(dusty miller)
topical -> cataracts

39
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Cinnamomum zeylanicum

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carminative, astringent, antibacterial (H pylori), vasodilator, diaphoretic, antispasmodic

Tx: Blood sugar regulation / Diabetes / Metabolic syndrome – 1-6g dose

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Coleus forskohlii

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gentle hypotensive, cardiotonic, adaptogen

Tx: dry cough, asthma,

**CI: Warfarin, digoxin
**

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Commiphora mukul

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(guggul)
Hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory
Tx: hyperlipidemia, LDL

**CI: IBD, Beta blockers
**

42
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Commiphora myrrha/molmol

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(myrrh)
Antimicrobial, expectorant, antitussive, antioxidant

Tx: infections - SAFE

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Convallaria majalis

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(lily of the valley)
Mild positive inotropic/negative chronotropic

Tx: CHF, arrythmia

CI: Cardio drugs

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Cordyceps sinensis

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(caterpillar fungus)
Bronchodilator, antibiotic, anti-cancer

Tx: asthma, cough, respiratory disorders – Potentiates epinephrine

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Corydalis ambigua and spp.

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Analgesic, sedative

Tx: GI system – gastritis, parasites

Can BE TOXIC – not really used

46
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Crataegus oxyacantha/laevigata

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(hawthorn)
Cardiovascular tonic - SAFE

Tx: All heart problems – CHF – angina – arrythmia

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Curcuma longa

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(curcumin)
Anti inflammatory - SAFE

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Cynara scolymus

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(artichoke)

Liver tonic, alterative, bitter

Tx: hyperlipidemia, Liver / GB

CI: GERD

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Datura stramonium

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(Jimson weed, thornapple)
Potent anticholinergic

Tx: pain, spasm

CI: BPH, potentiates anticholinergics

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Digitalis purpurea

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(Foxglove)

Positive inotropic/negative chronotropic, dangerous

Tx: arrhythmia, CHF

– MANY dose issues and drug interactions

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Dioscorea villosa

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(wild yam)

Uterine tonic, spasmolytic - “die spasms”

Tx: dysmenorrhea, PMS, spasms

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