Adaptogens Flashcards
What is an adaptogen?
An adaptogen produces non-specific responses in an organism. It has a normalizing influence on physiology.
Siberian ginseng - Latin name, family, part used and energetics
Eleutherococcus senticosis
Araliaceae
Root, stem, bark, and leaf
Warm, stimulating, dispels wind dampness
What are the actions of Siberian Ginseng?
Adaptogen, immunomodulating, mild CNS stimulant
What are the indications for Siberian Ginseng?
Build vitality, increase resistance to infxn, stress, toxicity, improve physical performance and improve mood, steroid-induced osteoperosis
What are the contraindications for use of Siberian Ginseng?
Adulteration is common. Blood glucose in diabetics and hypoglycemics
Asian Ginseng - Latin name, family, parts used and energetics
Panax ginseng
Araliaceae
Root and leaf
Warming
What are the actions of Asian Ginseng?
Adaptogen, tonic, stimulant, hypoglycemic, antitoxic
What are the indications of Asian Ginseng?
Weakened state due to chronic illness or chronic stress
What are the contraindications of Asian Ginseng?
With caffeine - may cause HTN
With MAO inhibitors - may cause mania
American Ginseng - Latin name, family, part used and energetics
Panax quinquifolium
Araliaceae
Root and leaf
Cooling
What are the actions of American Ginseng?
Tonic, nervine, adaptogen, hypoglycemic
What are the indications of American Ginseng?
Nervous dyspepsia, loss of appetite, mental exhaustion
What are the contraindications for American Ginseng?
Pregnancy
Devil’s Club - Latin name, family, part used and energetics
Oplopanax horridus
Araliaceae
Root, stem and bark
Cooling, stimulating, protective, and supporting
What are the actions of Devil’s Club?
Expectorant, respiratory stimulant, hypoglycemic, immunomodulator
