Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

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


See full index

Botanical Names > Adaptogen/Tonics > Flashcards

Adaptogen/Tonics Flashcards

1
Q

Eleutherococcus senticosus

A

Siberian Ginseng
Family: Araliaceae
Parts used: root
For: immune protection

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

Panax ginseng

A

Asian Ginseng, Ren When
Family: Araliaceae
Parts used: root
For: increased endurance and performance

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

Angelica sinensis

A 
Dong Quai
Family: Apiaceae
Parts used: root
For: decrease pain and inflammation
*Blood mover*
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Withania somnifera

A

Ashwaganda
Family: Solanaceae
Parts used: root
For: normalizing sleep

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

Asparagus racemosus

A

Shatavari
Family: Asparagaceae
Parts used: root
For: demulcents and female regulator

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

Polygonum multiflorum

A 
Ho shou Wu (Fo ti)
Family: polygonaceae
Parts used: root
For: nourishing blood 
Also reduced cholesterol and atherosclerosis. Used in many conditions- mskl, derm, etc...
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Codonopsis pilosula

A

Dang shen
Family: ?
Parts used: root
For: very food like “poor persons ginseng”

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

Schisandra chinensis

A 
Schisandra, Wu Wei Zi
Family: Schisandraceae
Parts used: berries
For: astringent 
*5 flavor seed*
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Zizyphus jujuba

A

Da Zao, Red date
Family: ?
Parts used: fruit
For: replenishing blood and qi

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

Botanical Names (9 decks)

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