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Adaptogens Cont. Flashcards

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Withania somnifera (Ashwaganda) family

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solanaceae

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Withania somnifera part used

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root

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Withania somnifera energetics

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warming, balances Vata and Kapha

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Withania somnifera actions

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Adaptogen
Tonic
Immunomodulator
Anti-inflammatory
Enhances cognition
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Withania somnifera indications

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high stress causing fatigue
nervous exhaustion
chronic inflammatory dz
insomnia

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Withania somnifera contraindicaitons

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pregnancy

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Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root) family

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crassulaceae

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Rhodiola rosea part used

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root

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Rhodiola rosea energetics

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astringent

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Rhodiola rosea actions

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adaptogen
decreases fatigue
increases endurance
improves memory
decreased CRPand CK after strenuous exercise
antidepressant
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Rhodiola rosea indications

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fatigue
burn-out from highly stressful situations
altitude sickness
intensive learning
neurasthenia
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Rhodiola rosea contraindications

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can interfere with sleep
bipolar disorder
synergistic effect with TCAs

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Schisandra chinensis family

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magnoliaceae

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Schisandra chinensis part used

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berries

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Schisandra chinensis energetics

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sour, bitter, warm

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Schisandra chinensis actions

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adaptogen
mind tonic
CNS stimulant
sexual tonic
sedative
astringent
hepatoprotective
expectorant
antitussive
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Schisandra chinensis indications

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depression
irritability
forgetfulness 
stress
hepatitis
cirrhosis
coughs
wheezing
SOB
18
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Schisandra chinensis contraindications/cautions

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Pregnancy

May occasionally cause heartburn

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Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) family

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lamiaceae

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Ocimum tenuiflorum part used

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root

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Ocimum tenuiflorum energetics

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Rama-neutral
Krishna-clearing & warming
Vana-sweet

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Ocimum tenuiflorum actions

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Adaptogen

Nootropic (memory tonic)

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Ocimum tenuiflorum contraindications

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Mild blood thinning effects

Monitor in diabetic patients due to hypoglycemic effects

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Ocimum tenuiflorum indications

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Adaptogen
Physical/mental performance enhancement
Anti ulcer
Liver proteective
Anti oxidant
Anti inflammatory
Anti diabetic
Relaxing, calming
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Glycyrrhiza (licorice root) family

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fabaceae

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Glycyrrhiza part used

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Rootlets
Rhizomes
Stolons

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Glycyrrhiza energetics

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Moistening

Sweet

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Glycyrrhiza actions

A 
Adaptogen
Harmonizer
Synergist 
Anti-viral
Expectorant
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29
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Glycyrrhiza contraindications

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HTN!
Hypokalemia
pregnancy
kidney failure
potentiates action of cardiac glycosides
30
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Glycyrrhiza indications

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Respiratory conditions requiring expectoration
Adrenal insufficiency, Addison's
Chronic viral hepatitis
HSV
UTIs
Inflammtory conditions of GI tract
PCOS
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Cordyceps sinensis (Caterpillar fungus) part used

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fruiting body or mycelium

32
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Cordyceps sinensis energetics

A

sweet, warm

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Cordyceps sinensis actions

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adaptogen
immunostimulant
anti-tumor
…

34
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Cordyceps sinensis indications

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Excessive tiredness
Persistent cough
Impotence
Anemia (supports marrow)

35
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Cordyceps sinensis contraindications

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Adulteration, fumigation and misidentification a problem in the world marketplace

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