bot med Flashcards
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key actions for asthma
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pulmonary tonic/respiratory adaptogen
anti inflammatory
2
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best lung herb
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ephdedra
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***LOOK AT ALL HERBS FOR ACTIONS
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cautions for ephedra
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stimulant, over stimulant esp anxiety an disonmia
sympathomemiteic: incerase HR andBP
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lobelia cautions
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nasusea and vomit
6
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coltsfoot contians
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pyrolizinde alkaloids (PAs)
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risk of pyrrolizidne alkaloids in coltfoots
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hepatotoxic
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black tea vs green tea benefits
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black- tannin
green- flavonoids
9
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green tea
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stimulate, laxative, astringent (eye infection)
10
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coleus CI
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caution may be warranted with platelet inhibitors or
hypotensive medications. Avoid use in pregnancy.
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coleus use
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asthma and COPD
12
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cordyceps main actions
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immunostimulant and immunomodulator and antitumor
13
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ephedra CI
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not if hypertensive, if sensitive to stimulants
14
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TCM and ephedra
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lung qi tonic
15
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reishi actions
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immune modulator and stimulant, anti viral
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licorice CI
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hypertension
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licorice acts as
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aldosterone-like endocrine modulato
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licorice good for
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deficiency with dizziness and hypotenstion
URTI as antiviral and demulcent
19
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licorice enters
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all 12 meridians (same with 1 other)
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grindelia use
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asthma and COPD, expectorant in infectious respiratory conditions with productive cough
avoid in non productive cough
21
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chaga
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for tonic and strengthen vitality and endurance
imune stimulatnt and antiviral
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lobelia use
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smoking cessation, asthma, anxiety
23
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lobelia CI
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Non-toxic, but may cause emesis (N/V) in doses larger than 1 tablespoon
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North American ginseng
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tonic adaptogen; slightly stimulating
immune stimulant
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figwort CI
interact w cardiac glycosides
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figwort main use
alterative; skin conditions with internal accumulation of toxins
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chocolate use
COPD and asthma
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chocolate CI
owers tone of lower esophageal sphincter, so avoided in
GERD.
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chocolate good use
nutritive, restorative
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coltfoot CI
Contains hepatotoxic unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloid
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mullein use
prototypical pulmonary tonic (i.e bronchitis,a asthma)
ear infection in kids
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actions in UTI
anti microbial, diuretic
demulcent, astringent, vulnerary
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what to avoid in UTI
Caffeine, alcohol, sugar, chocolate, night shades, citrus, eggs,
protein supplements
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agrimony use
stimulating digestive tonic esp if nervous
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marshmallow root use
demulcent, lower GI or kidney or bladder
respiratory conditions in hot and dry conditions
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bearberry CI
Toxicity of hydroquinones not well established, but no toxicity currently reported. As a
strong acting antimicrobial, may be cycled out every 3 weeks.
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sweet wormwood
antimicrobial, antimalaria, Lyme
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astragalus CI
hypertension
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astragalus
immune modulant and sitmulant
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echinacea
immune stimulant, antimicrobial, antiviral
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couch grass
for GU (UTI, kidney, BPH)
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horsetail CI
large dose irritate GI
dont use if weak kidneys and debility and incontinence and dribbling of urine
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hydrangea CO
interact with anticoagulant therapy
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hydraganea use
resolve heat and damp in GU system (GU decongestant)
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goldenseal CI
very bitter, no pregnancy and lactation, no > 3 weeks, impair endogenous flora in long term use
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goldenseal use
infection with mucus
nasal irrigation rinse (snort powder)
decongestant antimicrobial
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juniper CI
renal damage in prolonged use
CI in kidney disease, renal failure, pregnancy, lactation
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juniper use
antimicrobial with affinity for GU
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junipre qualtity
warm, stimulaating ; goof for UTIs with clear or white discharge, good in cool deficient patterns
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american ginseng use
tonic adaptogen, immune stimulant
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rhodiola CI
overstimulating
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rhodiola
adaptogen for physical and mental stress
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sage use
potent antimicrobial with affinity for URT and GU
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sage CI
antimicrobial, long use will disrupt gut flora
irritate kidneys,
dont use in breast feeding bc decrease breast milk production
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sage use
infections with high fever and heat symptoms
act as cooling diaphoretic
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goldenrod use
GU and URT, decongestant
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comfrey contains and CI
Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and not recommended for internal use, though often used
internally for GI irritation and ulceration
Also cautioned in healing
open lesions because epithelial regrowth may surpass healing of underlying tissue, creating potential abscess
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comfrey dont use
internally bc PA (topical only)
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dandelion leaf
alterative for kidneys and urianry system
help hypertension via diuretic
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white cedar CI
safe in therapeutic dose but neurotoxic if not; dont use > 3 wks
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turkey tail use
anti tumor and anti microbial
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nettle leaf impact
urtication from formic acid
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nettle lead use
kidneys and alterative
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old mans beard CI
potential hepatotoxic
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old mans beard in
UTI and GU infections`
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cranberry use
Bacteriostatic and antiadherent antimicrobial with an affinity for the GU,
Often the first treatment in UTIs during pregnancy for
mild infections, best if taken as strong juice (or capsules) at first signs of infection.
67
cornsilk use
GU system
help to pass kidney stones
urinary demulcent
68
BPH cause TCM but bot med lol
BPH specifically is a
condition of damp cold (in the lower burner) caused by Kidney yang
deficiency, usually through the over-consumption of Kidney
69
saw palmetto interactions
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, but this interaction should be viewed as
positive. The mechanism of action of saw palmetto and prescription 5-alpha reductase inhibitors is very similar, and using
both achieves a slightly improved effect
70
pygeum interactions
counter the effects of testosterone supplements
71
yarrow actions
alterative and carminative for inflammation in digestion
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red root use
lymphatic esp if enlarged lymphs
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cleavers use
recurrent infections, lymphatic, swollen lymphs with skin condition
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ginkgo CI
stomach cramping
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hibiscus use
mild uterine tonic, miscarriages
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CI for hibiscus
cool patterns and constitutions
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maca
adaptogen for physical and sexual performance
nutritionally rich
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korean red ginseng
can be overstimulating if yin is weak through excessive use of stimulants
CI in hypertension and heat conditions
very good adaptogen to fortify sysstem
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yohimbe CI
In larger doses, can cause flushing, dizziness, and elevated blood pressure. Priapism is
uncommon but has been reported. CI in pregnancy.
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yohimbe use
sexual performance adn physical enhancer
use acutely
also in weight loss formula
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herb specific for BPH
saw palmetto
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saw palmetto use
BPH specific
absorb improved with fatty meals
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saw palmetto interactions
May interact to enhance efficacy of other
5-a reductase inhibitors.
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sarsaparilla use
fatigue after intesnse exercise, joint pain
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puncture vine CI
May cause paresis in large doses. Perilous to bicycle tires.
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puncture vine use
possibly increase circulating testosterone
use for BPH; improves T and DHT
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prickly ash use
warming circulatory tonic for congestion, poor fluid movement, and poor circulation
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actions for cramps
anti spasm, analgesic , hepatic, adaptogen
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cramping from what TCM in bot
Liver Qi stagnation
excess pattern
90
hot flashes actions and TCM
adaptogen
nourish yin (kidney yin deficient)
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black cohosh
female conditions esp menopause and hot falshes
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celery seed action
anti inflame and carminative; good for rheumatic pain worse after eating, cramping and spasm after meals
estrogen modulation
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burdock action
alterative and sweet
94
blue cohosh CI
large doses: toxicity such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, and chest pain.
CI in pregnancy except
to stimulate labor, (Parturient)
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false unicorn horn use
female herb for defficneyc, help with miscarriages and fertility
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wild yam effect
female herb; progesteronee precursors in vitro
antispasmodic and as an anti-inflammatory for arthritic conditions.
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goats rue use
breast milk production
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CI goats rue
augment effects of other hypoglycemic agents.
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blue flag use
alterative with affinity for lymph and skin
100
partridge berry use
stimulate labour and menses, female hormone regulation
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peony use
female hormone dysrgaulation, fertility
help cool the liver and support smooth flow
Useful in
dysmenorrhea and other female hormone patterns of both deficiency (builds blood) and excess (dispels
stagnation, clears heat).
102
anise use
carminative, eases
spasms of smooth muscle, soothes cough, and is a mild antimicrobial.
acting at estrogen
receptors and acts to improve milk supply and possibly improve female libido by altering estrogen profile.
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jamaican dog wood
sedative, cramping and pain
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red raspberry
uterine tonic
stimulate labour (parturient)
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contain all 5 flavours and enter all 12 meridians
schizandra
also licorice enters 12
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schizadra
for convalesces and weakened vitality
female tonic
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red clover
alterative especially in female endocrine conditions including acne and irregular menses.
Contains phytoestrogens,
108
valerian use
sedative, nervine
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valerian CI
May potentiate other anxiolytics, particularly benzodiazepines
110
valerian paradoxical rx
could feel stimulated it have TCM heat/ empty heat patterns
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vervain use
nervine alterative for anxiety and depression
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cramp bark use
for menses cramps from arbutin in it
113
black haw CI
if have kidney stones
114
black haw
nervine, antispasmodic and good for hypertesnion and cramps and female excess
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chaste berry use
irregular menses or deficient or excess, PCOS
endocrine modulator - via progesterone mediated pathway (and possibly prolactin)
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CI for chastberry
May interact with dopamine receptor antagonists. May have effect of lowering libido. Not
recommended for concurrent use with hormonal contraceptives as it may alter contraceptive efficacy
