Adaptogens Flashcards
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Name 4 male virility herbs
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Asian ginseng, sarsaparilla, mace, cardamom
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Name 5 stress adaptogenic herbs
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Eleuthero,relishi, holy basil, rhodiola, schisandra
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Q
Death statistics per James duke PHD
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Herbs, or supplements 1/1 million NSAIDS, OTC 1/10,000 Murder1/10,000 Hospital surgery 1/10,000 Cig or etoh 1/500 Rx 1/333
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HOLY BASIL
Adaptogen
Action.
Dose
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Antibacterial, antidepressant,
decreases cortisol and excess adrenaline,
increases dopamine, serotonine, memory, and cerebral circulation
40gtts tid
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REISHI
LING ZHI
Action
Dose
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Adjunct Rx for cancer increases chemo, reduces Se WBC cachexia
Protects liver
Enhances cardiac metabolism improves coronary artery hemodynamics
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Q
RHODIOLA
ACTION
DOSE
Don’t use with bipolar
A
R+ vodka = NASTOYKA Promotes energy and resistance to illness Immunomodulating, exercise endurance Rereg amenorrhea 80 gtt tid
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Q
SCHISANDRA WU WEI ZI -CTM GOMISH-japan ACTION DOSE
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May enhance neuron growth and prevent neuron atrophy
Anti flam, restorative, liver protective re ETOH,
40gtt tid
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ELEUTHERO
SIBERIAN GINSENG
ACTION
DOSE
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Arthralgia, joint pain, muscle cramps Reduce fatigue, increase feelings of well being Memory, Normalize immune system Decreases chemo SE 80gtt tid caution re BP
