Adaptogens

Question 1

Astragalus membranaceus

Answer 1

immune modulating adaptogen, antibacterial, antiviral, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, hypoglycemic

deep immune system, allergies, respiratory infections, cancer

Question 2

Echinacea

Answer 2

immune stimulant, anti inflammatory, anti microbial, bacterial, viral
stimulates phagocytosis and activates macrophages

vulnerary, alterative

flu, URTI, pharyngitis, tonsilitis, staph skin infection, vaginitis, mastitis, wounds, skin ulcer, acne, chronic skin disease, cancer, mycobacterial infection

Question 3

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Answer 3

adaptogen, immune modulator, adrenal support

pharyngitis, tonsilitis, infection, fatigue, hypoadrenocorticism, lack of stamina, tendency to infection

Question 4

Ganoderma lucidum

Answer 4

deep immune activation, adaptogen, nerving, hypotensive, antiallergic, antibacterial, anticancer, antioxidant, anthrombotic

allergies, bronchial asthma, sinus issues, hypertension, insomnia, atherosclerosis

Question 5

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Answer 5

adaptogen, phytoestrogen, hepatoprotective, expectorant, anti inflammatory, demulcent, antiviral, antibacterial

cough/bronchitis, catarrh of URT, gastric ulcers, sore throat, chronic gastritis, appendicitis, constipation, increase milk production, adrenocorticoid insufficiency, insomnia

Question 6

Ligustrum lucidum

Answer 6

adaptogen, immune modulator, anti inflammatory, hypolipidemic

infection, high cholesterol, hepatitis, adjunct to chemo (protects marrow)

Question 7

Panax ginseng/ quinquefolius

Answer 7

adaptogen, vulnerary, antitumor, hypoglycemic, phytoestrogen

P. ginseng - yang tonic
P. quinquefolius- yin tonic

pharyngitis, tonsillitis, cancer, infection, possible auto immune , male infertility, fatigue, stress, diabetes, hyper/hypoestrogen, opiate withdrawal

Question 8

Schisandra chinensis

Answer 8

Adaptogen, hepatoprotective, stimulant, sedative, expectorant, antitussive, sexual tonic

Chronic hepatitis, liver damage fatigue, physical stress debility, depression, insomnia, liver detox

Question 9

Withania somnifera

Answer 9

adaptogen, immune modulator, hypotensive, sedative, enhances cognition,

chronic stress, chronic inflammation, insomnia, nervous exhaustion, asthma, bronchitis, infection, anxiety, low libido due tot exhaustion, opiate withdrawal