Adaptogens Cont. Flashcards
Withania somnifera (Ashwaganda) family
solanaceae
Withania somnifera part used
root
Withania somnifera energetics
warming, balances Vata and Kapha
Withania somnifera actions
Adaptogen Tonic Immunomodulator Anti-inflammatory Enhances cognition ...
Withania somnifera indications
high stress causing fatigue
nervous exhaustion
chronic inflammatory dz
insomnia
Withania somnifera contraindicaitons
pregnancy
Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root) family
crassulaceae
Rhodiola rosea part used
root
Rhodiola rosea energetics
astringent
Rhodiola rosea actions
adaptogen decreases fatigue increases endurance improves memory decreased CRPand CK after strenuous exercise antidepressant
Rhodiola rosea indications
fatigue burn-out from highly stressful situations altitude sickness intensive learning neurasthenia
Rhodiola rosea contraindications
can interfere with sleep
bipolar disorder
synergistic effect with TCAs
Schisandra chinensis family
magnoliaceae
Schisandra chinensis part used
berries
Schisandra chinensis energetics
sour, bitter, warm
Schisandra chinensis actions
adaptogen mind tonic CNS stimulant sexual tonic sedative astringent hepatoprotective expectorant antitussive
Schisandra chinensis indications
depression irritability forgetfulness stress hepatitis cirrhosis coughs wheezing SOB
Schisandra chinensis contraindications/cautions
Pregnancy
May occasionally cause heartburn
Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) family
lamiaceae
Ocimum tenuiflorum part used
root
Ocimum tenuiflorum energetics
Rama-neutral
Krishna-clearing & warming
Vana-sweet
Ocimum tenuiflorum actions
Adaptogen
Nootropic (memory tonic)
Ocimum tenuiflorum contraindications
Mild blood thinning effects
Monitor in diabetic patients due to hypoglycemic effects
Ocimum tenuiflorum indications
Adaptogen Physical/mental performance enhancement Anti ulcer Liver proteective Anti oxidant Anti inflammatory Anti diabetic Relaxing, calming
Glycyrrhiza (licorice root) family
fabaceae
Glycyrrhiza part used
Rootlets
Rhizomes
Stolons
Glycyrrhiza energetics
Moistening
Sweet
Glycyrrhiza actions
Adaptogen Harmonizer Synergist Anti-viral Expectorant ...
Glycyrrhiza contraindications
HTN! Hypokalemia pregnancy kidney failure potentiates action of cardiac glycosides
Glycyrrhiza indications
Respiratory conditions requiring expectoration Adrenal insufficiency, Addison's Chronic viral hepatitis HSV UTIs Inflammtory conditions of GI tract PCOS
Cordyceps sinensis (Caterpillar fungus) part used
fruiting body or mycelium
Cordyceps sinensis energetics
sweet, warm
Cordyceps sinensis actions
adaptogen
immunostimulant
anti-tumor
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Cordyceps sinensis indications
Excessive tiredness
Persistent cough
Impotence
Anemia (supports marrow)
Cordyceps sinensis contraindications
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