Anti-inflammatory hebs mskl

Question 1

Salix spp.

Answer 1

Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Parts used: bark
For: astringent, anti-inflammatory, analgesic
Has: salicin and salicyl glycoside
Dosing: 60-240mgs of salicin/day

Question 2

Dr. Bastyr’s Formula A

Answer 2

To treat discomfort and underlying cause of arthritis.
Equal parts:
cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh)
harpagophytum procumbens (Devil’s claw)
Yucca spp (Soapweed)
Larrea tidentata (Chaparral or Creosote bush)

Question 3

Turksa’s Formula

Answer 3

To regulate and clean the blood, promote circulation, and promote lymph movement. 
30 drops Aconitum napellus
30 drops Bryonia alba
30 drops Gelsemium
1 dram Phytolacca
4 oz water

Question 4

Harpogophytum procumbens

Answer 4

Devil's Claw
Family: Pedaliaceae
Parts used: secondary storage roots , tuber
For: pain due to inflammation
Has: many constituents
Dosing: 1:2 tincture 3-5mls 3x/day

Question 5

Larrea tridentata

Answer 5

Chaparral
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Parts used: resinous leaves
For: chronic back pain, arthritis, rheumatism
Has: lignin nordihydroguairetic acid (NDGA)

Question 6

Yucca spp

Answer 6

Yucca
Family: Agavaceae
Parts used: root
For: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Has: saponins

Question 7

Cimicifuga (Actea) racemosa

Answer 7

Black cohosh
Family: Ranunculaceae (buttercup)
Parts used: root
For: anti-inflammatory
Has: salicylic acid, caffeic acid

Question 8

Tanacetum parthenium

Answer 8

Feverfew
Family: asteraceae
Parts used: leaf and flower
For: migraines, HA, joint pain, arthritis
Has: ?

Question 9

Boswellia serrata

Answer 9

Indian Frankincense
Family: Rutaceae
Parts used: resin gum
For: inflammatory joints and bowels
Has: boswellic acid

Question 10

Eschscholtzia californica

Answer 10

California poppy
Family: papaveracea
Parts used: whole plant, leaves, root
For: analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory
Has: alkaloids, flavone glycosides

Question 11

Arnica Montana and chamissonis

Answer 11

Arnica (Wolfsbane)
Family: asteraceae
Parts used: flowers 
For: muscle soreness, bruising, pain 
Has: essential oils and flavonoids
Used topically as oil

Question 12

Gaultheria procumbens

Answer 12

Wintergreen
Family: Ericoideae (Heath) Vaccinioideae (blueberry subfamily)
For: topical and internal analgesic
Has: methyl salicylate, volatile oil

Question 13

Capsicum frutescens

Answer 13

Cayenne
Family: solanaceae
Parts used: fresh or dried pepper pods with seeds
For: external liniment in arthritis
Has: capsanthine, capsaicin, and Vitamin C.
Used internally for antiseptic and circulation

Question 14

Curcuma longa

Answer 14

Turmeric
Family: Zingiberaceae
Parts used: rhizomes
For: anti-inflammatory, plus much more
Has: curcuminoids, volatile oils,

Question 15

Zingiber officinale

Answer 15

Ginger
Family: Zingiberaceae
Parts used: rhizomes
For: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, choleretic etc...
Has: essential oil, oleo-resins

Question 16

Prunes cerasus

Answer 16

Tart cherries
Family: Amygdaloideae subfamily under rosaceae
Parts used: fruit
For: anti-inflammatory
Has: anthocyanin

Question 17

Rubus fruiticosus

Answer 17

Blackberry
Family: Rosoideae subfamily under rosaceae
Parts used: fruit
For: antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Has: Polyphenols, anthocyanin, flavonoids, pelagic acid, affeic acid etc…

Question 18

Rubus occidentalis

Answer 18

Black raspberry
Family: rosaceae; rosoideae
Parts used: fruit
For: suppressing tumor formation
Has: ?same as other berries

Question 19

Urtica dioica

Answer 19

Nettles
Family: Urticaceae
Parts used: leaf and stem
For: anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, nutritive etc…
Has: flavonoids, essential oil, chlorogenic acid, etc..