Alteratives

Question 1

Alterative

definition

Answer 1

An herb that alters the body in a non-specific but broadly beneficial way

Question 2

Trifolium pratense

common name

Answer 2

Red clover

Question 3

Trifolium pratense

family

Answer 3

fabaceae (legume family)

Question 4

Trifolium pratense

parts used

Answer 4

flower of red clover used

Question 5

Trifolium pratense

energetics

Answer 5

cooling

Question 6

Trifolium pratense

actions

Answer 6

Alterative, Antitumor, Antitussive, Antispasmodic, Phytoestrogenic

Question 7

Trifolium pratense

indications

Answer 7

Cancer					
Cachexia
Gout, arthritis			
Burns with poor healing
Acne					
Ulcers of the skin or mucous membranes
Spasmodic Cough		 
TB or inflammation of the lungs

Question 8

Trifolium pratense

contraindication

Answer 8

caution with blood thinners

caution with oral contraceptives and estrogen positive cancers (because of phytoestrogens)

Question 9

Arctium lappa

common name

Answer 9

Burdock

Question 10

Arctium lappa

family

Answer 10

Asteraceae

Question 11

Arctium lappa

part used

Answer 11

root primarily

also seed and leaf

Question 12

Arctium lappa

energetics

Answer 12

cooling

Question 13

Arctium lappa

actions of root

Answer 13

alterative 
mild digestive bitter
antitumor
antimutagenic
nutritive
antirheumatic
phytoestrogenic
liver tonic

Question 14

Arctium lappa

actions of leaves

Answer 14

antimicrobial

antiinflammatory

Question 15

Arctium lappa

actions of seeds

Answer 15

urinary tract

diuretic

Question 16

Arctium lappa

indications for root

Answer 16

dry and scaly skin conditions- psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, rheumatic/arthritic conditions, anorexia nervosa, cystitis, wounds, and ulcers

Question 17

Arctium lappa

indications for leaf

Answer 17

mastitis

joint sprains

Question 18

Arctium lappa

indications for seed

Answer 18

cystitis

skin conditions

Question 19

Mahonia spp.

common name

Answer 19

Oregon grape

Question 20

Mahonia spp.

family

Answer 20

Berberidaceae or barberry family

Question 21

Mahonia spp.

parts used

Answer 21

root bark

stem bark

Question 22

Mahonia spp.

energetics

Answer 22

cooling

drying

Question 23

Mahonia spp.

actions

Answer 23

alterative
digestive bitter
anticatarrhal
antimicrobial
cholagogue
mild laxative
specificity of seat = liver

Question 24

Mahonia spp.

indications

Answer 24

skin conditions- psoriasis, eczema, herpes, pityriasis, acne, syphilis
poor gb function- nausea, fat malabsorption, digestive upset
infections- skin, eye, intestinal tract

Question 25

Mahonia spp. | contraindications

Answer 25

pregnancy

Question 26

Rumex crispus | common name

Answer 26

yellow dock

Question 27

Rumex crispus | family

Answer 27

polygonaceae or buckwheat family

Question 28

Rumex crispus | part used

Answer 28

root

Question 29

Rumex crispus | energetics

Answer 29

cooling

Question 30

Rumex crispus | actions

Answer 30

``` alterative digestive bitter nutritive (high in iron) cholagogue mild laxative GI tonic calms irritation of the larynx in chronic chough ```

Question 31

Rumex crispus | specificity of seat

Answer 31

liver, GI, larynx

Question 32

Rumex crispus | indications

Answer 32

chronic skin conditions- psoriasis, eczema, acne Lax bowels, constipation Liver congestion

Question 33

Rumex crispus | contraindications

Answer 33

oxalate kidney stones kidney disease iron overload pregnancy

Question 34

Rumex crispus | warning

Answer 34

don't eat the leaves!!!! they are very high in oxalic acid and can cause poisoning

Question 35

Urtica dioica | common name

Answer 35

stinging nettle

Question 36

Urtica dioica | family

Answer 36

Urticaceaea

Question 37

Urtica dioica | parts used

Answer 37

leaf | root

Question 38

Urtica dioica | energetics

Answer 38

drying

Question 39

Urtica dioica | actions of leaf

Answer 39

alterative nutritive anti-inflammatory urinary tract tonic

Question 40

Urtica dioica | actions of root

Answer 40

astringent anti-inflammatory multiple influences of hormone transformation related to BPH

Question 41

Urtica dioica | indication of leaf

Answer 41

chronic skin conditions- psoriasis, eczema, acne | allergic rhinitis- freeze dried leaf

Question 42

Urtica dioica | indication of root

Answer 42

BPH | diarrhea

Question 43

Urtica dioica | contraindications

Answer 43

allergy to nettle | long term use may cause dryness of mucus membranes

Question 44

Smilax spp. | family

Answer 44

Liliaceae or lily family

Question 45

Smilax spp. | parts used

Answer 45

Root, rhizome

Question 46

Smilax spp. | energetics

Answer 46

drying, earthy

Question 47

Smilax spp. | actions

Answer 47

``` alterative antirheumatic diaphoretic diuretic adaptogenic ```

Question 48

Smilax spp. | specificity of seat

Answer 48

endocrine balance

Question 49

Smilax spp. | indications

Answer 49

skin conditions rheumatic pain hormonal balance increasing overall resistance to stress

Question 50

Smila spp. | contraindications

Answer 50

may increase absorption of digitalis glycosides | contraindicated in pregnancy

Question 51

Curcuma longa | common name

Answer 51

tumeric

Question 52

Curcuma longa | family

Answer 52

Zingiberaceae or ginger family

Question 53

Curcuma longa | part used

Answer 53

rhizome

Question 54

Curcuma longa | energetics

Answer 54

cooling but mostly warming stimulating moves stagnation

Question 55

Curcuma longa | actions

Answer 55

``` alterative anti-inflammatory antioxidant anticarcinogenic cholagogue choleretic emmenagogue lowers cholesterol carminative hepatoprotective cardioprotective vulnerary ```

Question 56

Curcuma longa | specificity of seat

Answer 56

liver | circulatory system

Question 57

Curcuma longa | indications

Answer 57

``` inflammations of all kinds jaundice liver disorders chronic skin conditions cardiovascular disease ```

Question 58

Curcuma longa | contraindications

Answer 58

large doses in pregnancy | bile duct obstruction