Alteratives

Question 1

Alterative Definition

Answer 1

Non-specific action, thought of as a “blood purifier”. Nourishing, restorative tonics. focused on digestion, absorption, and elimination

Question 2

Indications of Alteratives

Answer 2

Generalized dysfxn
Digestive, eliminatory, circulatory hypofxn.
Maldigestion, hormone imbalance, toxemia, acne, chronic infxn/inflam

Question 3

Trifolium pratense

Answer 3

Red Clover
Part: flower
Energetic: Cooling
Constituents: trifoliin, genistein, diadzein, biochanin, formononetin, coumarin, flavonoids, resin, tannin
Actions: alterative, antitumor, antitussive, antispasmodic, phytoestrogenic, lymphagogue
Indications: cancer, gout, arthritis, acne, spasmodic cough, ulcers, TB
Contraindications: blood thinners, oral contraceptives, estrogen pos cancers

Question 4

Arctium lappa

Answer 4

Burdock
Part: root, seed, leaf
Energetics: cooling
Constituents: inulin, tannins, mucilage, vitamins/minerals, lignins, phytosterols (root), flavonoids, lignins, volatile oils (seed), terpenoids, tannins, mucilage, volatile oils (leaves)