Antimicrobial herbs (PN)

Question 1

What 2 botanicals can be used topically in the treatment of HSV?

Answer 1

Melissa officinalis & Echinacea spp

Question 2

This botanical may cause nephrosis with hematuria

Answer 2

Juniperus communis

Question 3

This herb can be used for warts. The essential oil of this herb should not be taken internally because it contains a neurotoxin. Other toxicity symptoms include:

i. ) Impotence
ii. ) Fatty Liver
iii. ) Nightmares
iv. ) Hallucinations
v. ) Convulsions

Answer 3

Thuja occidentalis (Cedar) containing thujone

Question 4

Antihelminthic herb good for pin worms and round worms. It is also an antidepressant and bitter/carminitive.

Answer 4

Artemisia absinthium

It is antihelminthic because it contains Thujone- a neurotoxin

Question 5

Escharotic treatment for cervical dysplasia and treatment for Basal/Squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 5

Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) containing isoquinoline alkaloids

Question 6

Antifungal that contains lichen acids. The lichen acids are hepatotoxic so concentrated acid extracts should not be used. Use the whole plant

Answer 6

Usnea barbata (Old Man’s Beard) containing lichen acid (usnic acid)

Question 7

Immunostimulant, anticatarrhal, and diaphoretic that contains unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids

Answer 7

Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset) contains unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids

Question 8

Antihelminthic herb that may cause urinary retention and severe diarrhea with vomiting if toxic doses are reached

Answer 8

Artemisia absinthium

Question 9

This herb should be combined with iron for best efficacy. It is also contraindicated in pregnancy

Answer 9

Artemisia annua

Question 10

Relatively minimal toxicity risk of this herb, but it should not be used in late pregnancy

Answer 10

Berberis vulgaris

Question 11

Antimicrobial against cholera, candidiasis, H.pylori, and Staphylococcal skin infections

Answer 11

Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal) containing Isoquinoline alkaloids (berberine)

Question 12

This herb may cause hypersalivation with too high of a dosing schedule

Answer 12

Baptisia tinctoria

Question 13

Topical side effects of this herb are: ulceration, skin necrosis, and local nerve damage

Answer 13

Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) containing isoquinoline alkaloids

Question 14

Antiviral herb that contains furanocoumarins which theoretically may potentiate anticoagulant therapy

Answer 14

Lomatium dissectum (Desert Parsley root) contains furanocoumarins

Question 15

This herb is a topical anodyne and topical vulnerary, but is more commonly used for URI internally

Answer 15

Echinacea spp

Question 16

This constituent can cause kernicterus in newborns, and may cross the placenta during pregnancy

Answer 16

Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal) containing Isoquinoline alkaloids (berberine)

Question 17

Toxicity of this herb causes abortion (hence it is contraindicated in pregnancy), vomiting with severe diarrhea, urinary retention, and convulsions

Answer 17

Artemisia absinthium

Question 18

This herb is an immunostimulant, antimicrobial, and alterative

Answer 18

Echinacea spp

Question 19

Used as an oral rinse for periodontal disease and gingivitis

Answer 19

Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) containing isoquinoline alkaloids

Question 20

This constituent inhibits both CYP3A4 and CYP2D6

Answer 20

Berberine (Hydrastis canadensis & Berberis vulgaris)

Question 21

Antifungal herb used topically only becaus internally it is neurotoxic

Answer 21

Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree oil)

Question 22

This antihelminthic herb should be avoided in people with asteraceae sensitivities

Answer 22

Artemisia absinthium

Question 23

This Antimicrobial is effective against fungus, bacteria, and viruses. It is particularly effective against bordetella pertussis and H.pylori

Answer 23

Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)