Adaptogen/Tonics Flashcards
1
Q
Eleutherococcus senticosus
A
Siberian Ginseng
Family: Araliaceae
Parts used: root
For: immune protection
2
Q
Panax ginseng
A
Asian Ginseng, Ren When
Family: Araliaceae
Parts used: root
For: increased endurance and performance
3
Q
Angelica sinensis
A
Dong Quai Family: Apiaceae Parts used: root For: decrease pain and inflammation *Blood mover*
4
Q
Withania somnifera
A
Ashwaganda
Family: Solanaceae
Parts used: root
For: normalizing sleep
5
Q
Asparagus racemosus
A
Shatavari
Family: Asparagaceae
Parts used: root
For: demulcents and female regulator
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...
7
Q
Codonopsis pilosula
A
Dang shen
Family: ?
Parts used: root
For: very food like “poor persons ginseng”
8
Q
Schisandra chinensis
A
Schisandra, Wu Wei Zi Family: Schisandraceae Parts used: berries For: astringent *5 flavor seed*
9
Q
Zizyphus jujuba
A
Da Zao, Red date
Family: ?
Parts used: fruit
For: replenishing blood and qi