Alteratives Flashcards
1
Q
Trifolium pratense
A
- Red clover
- Cooling
- Balance women’s hormones
- Lungs: spasmodic cough, inflammation of lungs, TB
- Hoxsey formula for cancer
2
Q
Rumex spp.
A
- Yellow dock, curly dock
- LV, GI, larynx
- Increase motility
- Astrigent to tone gut lining
- Chronic skin cond’ns
- TOXIC leaves, use only ROOT
3
Q
Mahonia spp.
A
- Oregon grape, barberry
- LV
- Berberine
4
Q
Smilax spp.
A
- Sarsaparilla
- Endocrine balance: sex hormones
- C/I: increases absorption of digitalis, high doses
5
Q
Arctium lappa
A
- Burdock
- Skin
- Inflammatory cond’ns: use as topical and internally
6
Q
Curcuma longa
A
- Turmeric
- LV and circulatory system
- Anti-inflammatory: acts on TNF-alpha
- Balance 3 doshas
7
Q
Urtica dioica
A
- Stinging nettles
- Anti-inflammatory
- Nutritive
8
Q
Alterative
A
- Blood cleanser
- Alters body in non-specific, but beneficial way
- Nourishing and restorative tonics
