antimicrobial botanicals

Question 1

Phytolacca decandra

Answer 1

poke/pokeweed

Question 2

Part of Phytolacca decandra used?

Answer 2

root

Question 3

Constituents of Phytolacca decandra

Answer 3

alkaloids
triterpenoid saponins
Sapogenin

Question 4

MOA of Phytolacca decandra

Answer 4

emetic overall

activates WBC focus in the pelvic region

Question 5

Medicinal action of Phytolacca decandra?

Answer 5

lymphagogue

Question 6

Medicinal use of Phytolacca decandra?

Answer 6

softening and dissolving

specifically on the head, neck, and breast lymphatics

Question 7

Which botanical works effectively for mastitis?

Answer 7

phytolacca root

Question 8

Which botanical increases circulation and lymphatic flow through the thyroid?

Answer 8

phytolacca

Question 9

Dosing of phytolacca?

Answer 9

0.2-0.6ml TID,

10-15ml/week MAX

Question 10

Toxic effects of phytolacca?

Answer 10

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps,headaches

mitogenic action may cause blood cell abnormalities

Question 11

Calendula officinalis

Answer 11

marigold, calendula is the current name of commerce

Question 12

Parts of calendula used?

Answer 12

ray florets

Question 13

Medicinal actions of calendula?

Answer 13

vulnerary
lymphatic
diaphoretic
styptic
anti-inflammatory
antiseptic

Question 14

Which botanical stimulates the drainage of enlarged inflamed lymph nodes?

Answer 14

calendula

Question 15

which botanical is a topical anti-inflammatory esp as a poultice?

Answer 15

calendula

Question 16

What is the best indication for calendula?

Answer 16

chronic and acute inflammatory skin lesions with itching burning and/or swelling

Question 17

Which botanical’s styptic and vulnerary actions are due to xanthophyls (stimulates granulation tissue)?

Answer 17

calendula

Question 18

Which botanical can be used to treat otitis media in children?

Answer 18

calendula

Question 19

Leptospermum spp.

Answer 19

Manuka

Question 20

Medicinal actions of leptospermum?

Answer 20

antimicrobial, calmative (historical)

Question 21

Which anti-microbial botanicals are for external use of oil only?

Answer 21

leptospermum and melaleuca

Question 22

Melaleuca alternifolia

Answer 22

tea tree

Question 23

Constituents of melaleuca alternifolia?

Answer 23

terpenoids

Question 24

Hydrastis canadensis

Answer 24

goldenseal

Question 25

Which anti-microbial botanical is endangered in the wild?

Answer 25

hydrastis canadensis

Question 26

Consituents of hydrastis canadensis?

Answer 26

isoquinoline alkaloids, mainly hydrastine, berberine

Question 27

Medicinal actions of hydrastis canadensis?

Answer 27

bitter, mucous membrane tonic, cholagogue, choleretic, alterative, anti-catarrhal, anti-microbial

Question 28

Which botanical is considered one of the best remedies for sinusitis and why?

Answer 28

hydrastis canadensis | extremely bitter mucous membrane tonic

Question 29

Contraindications of hydrastis canadensis?

Answer 29

G6PD deficiency

Question 30

Berberis aquifolium

Answer 30

oregon grape

Question 31

Mahonia spp

Answer 31

oregon grape

Question 32

Part of berberis aquifolium/mahonia used?

Answer 32

root

Question 33

Constituents of berberis aquifolium/mahonia?

Answer 33

``` isoquinoline alkaloids missing hydrastine (different from hydrastis) ```

Question 34

Medical uses of berberis aquifolium/Mahonia

Answer 34

similar to hydrastis (sinusitis, vaginitis,candida) | but not as significant as a mucous membrane tonic

Question 35

Usnea barbata

Answer 35

old man's beard, tree lichen

Question 36

What botanical is primarily antibiotic esp against gram positive organisms?

Answer 36

Usnea barbata

Question 37

What organisms is Usnea barbata especially good at killing?

Answer 37

gram positive: streptococcus, staphylococcus, mycobacterium tuberuclosis, and other fast growing species

Question 38

Consituent of Usnea barbata?

Answer 38

polysaccharides

Question 39

What part of Usnea barbata enhances the antimicrobial effect?

Answer 39

polysaccharides, which are immunostimulatory

Question 40

What botanical is a good addition to any formula against an infectious process? And what processes specifically?

Answer 40

Usnea barbata | UTI, URI, gastroenteritis, impetigo, strep pharyngitis, skin infections

Question 41

Which botanical is quite useful as topically and internally as an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial?

Answer 41

Usnea barbata

Question 42

What is the strongest preparation of Usnea barbata?

Answer 42

tincture

Question 43

Medicinal actions of Andrographis paniculata?

Answer 43

febrifuge, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant

Question 44

Most common use in western natural medicine for Andrographis paniculata?

Answer 44

anti-microbial and immune stimulating effect

Question 45

Which botanical is approved by the WHO for prophylaxis and treatment of URI such as common cold, uncomplicated sinusitis, bronchitis, and pharyngotonsilitis

Answer 45

Andrographis paniculata

Question 46

Which botanical has negative effects on fertility in animal studies?

Answer 46

Andrographis paniculata

Question 47

Tabebuia avellanedae

Answer 47

Pau d'arco

Question 48

Constituents of Tabebuia avellanedae

Answer 48

lapachol and beta-lapachone (collectively naphthaquinones)

Question 49

Which botanical is antimicrobial, particularly for fungal infections (and solid tumors, masses, and cystic acne as support for abscesses) ?

Answer 49

Tabebuia avellanedae

Question 50

What is berberine?

Answer 50

isoquinoline alkaloid

Question 51

Contraindications of berberine?

Answer 51

high doses in pregnancy

Question 52

Which botanicals contain the constituent berberine?

Answer 52

hydrastis canadensis | berberis aquifolium/mahonia