Bot Med 2 Final Flashcards
2 Bitters
Gentiana, Citrus sinensis
3 Carminatives
Zingiber, Foeniculum, Matricaria
2 upper GI astringents
Geranium, Rumex crispus
4 Gentian indications
dyspepsia, Hypochlorhydria, IBS, IBD
3 Citrus sinensis indications
dyspepsia, loss of appetite, GERD
3 indications for carminatives
flatulence, borborygmus, GI spasms
1 geranium indication
lack of tone in GI
1 rumex crispus indication
astringent: change up diet, and GI gets irritated
3 GI demulcents
Althea, ulmus fulva, aloe barbadensis
3 bulklaxatives
linum usitatissimum, plantago, chondrus crispus
3 irritant/stimulant laxatives
Aloe, rhamnus purshiana, cassia senna
2 venous tonics
aesculus hippocastinum, ruscus aculeatus
3 lower GI (ie rectal) astringents
collinsonia canadensis, hamamelis virginiana, agrimonia eupatoria
4 linum (flax) indications
chronic constipation
laxative abuse
irritable colon
gastritis/ enteritis (mucilage)
3 plantago indications
diarrhea/ constipation
hemorrhoids/ anal fissures
lowers cholesterol
4 indications for rhamnus purshiana
constipation
atonic intestines
chronic hemorrhoids
constipation in nursing baby (mom ingests it)
2 indications cassia senns
constipation
hemorrhoids
3 indications aesculus
hemorrhoids
chronic venous insufficiency
swelling
3 indications ruscus aculeatus
hemorrhoids (Pg) varicose veins reduce bleeding (vasoconstrictor)
5 indications collinsonia
colic/ GI tonic indigestion/ pelvic decongestant hemorrhoids edema constipation
4 indications hamamelis
GI Astringent (or any)
varicose veins
bruises
stop bleeding
2 agrimony uses (actions)
astringent
antimicrobial
3 types of expectorants
stimulating
relaxing
amphoteric (either)
2 herbs w pyrrolizidine alkaloids
tussilago farfara- Coltsfoot
petasites hybridus- Butterbur
5 bronchodilators for tight spastic coughs (Asthma, etc)
fennel ammi visnaga coleus ephedra sinica datura strammonium
3 allergy herbs, and indications
urtica- allergic rhinits
euphrasia- conjunctivitis, nasal congestion, watery d/c
petasites- asthma, hay fever
1 amoracia rusticana indication`
sinusitis
3 antimicrobial, drying herbs for wet coughs
thyme
sage
hyssop
3 demulcents for dry cough, and indications/uses
Verbascum- expectorant, antispasm, dry hacking cough
licorice- antibacterial/viral/allergy
tussilago- antspasm, chronic lung dzs, laryngitis
4 indications ligusticum
sore throat
colds & flus
bronchitis
overworked voice (singer)
5 indications inula helenium
antimicrobial expectorant cough "deep" lung conditions MRSA TB
2 indications grindelia
dry cough
asthma
2 indications prunus serotine
expectorant
antitussive
6 herbs w berberine
hydrastis, mahonia, berberis
coptis, phellodendron, corydalis
alternatives to HEMP formula:
H: mahonia, berberis
E: eupatorium, astragalus, eleuthero, schisandra
M: clove, inula helenium
P: ceanothus, gallium, calendula, stillingia
2 lower GI astringents, and indications
potentilla- watery D, passive hemorhage
urtica- chronic D w large mucus evacuaions
2 GI antimicrobials
Hydrastis
Mahonia
2 herbs for influenza, and indications
Sambucus- resp infx
eupatorium- fever, chills, aching bones
7 urinary herbs
uva ursi chimaphila zea mays equisetum vaccinium juper solidago
3 uva ursi indications
bloody/ mucus secretions
weight in loins
relaxed UT
pipsi uses/indications
antimicrobial
astringent
lymphagogue
prostate/lymphatic draining
zea uses
urinary demulcent
gentle diuretic
equisetum uses
nutritive diuretic
cystic irritation
renal stones
tenesmic urge to urinate
vaccinium uses
anti-inflam, anti-microb
prevent UTIs
decrease stone formation
juniper uses
chronic urinary inflmmation
atonic
congestion
solidago uses (urinary/ male)
inflammation
renal gravel
bacterial infx/ UTI
5 herbs for BPH, and indications
Serenoa- prostatis, CA, urethra spasm Urtica- prostate, diuretic, anti-inflam Chimaphila- swollen glands, stagnant lymph Epilobium Opuntia
6 additional male health herbs
punica granatum hippophae rhamnoides tribulus terrestris lepidium myenii avena sativa epimedium sagittatum
2 punica uses
antioxidant
nutritive
3 hippophae uses
decreased libido
antioxidant
tonic
4 tribulus uses
tonic
aphrodisiac
androgenic & estrogenic
infertility
3 avena sativa uses
anti-depressant
adrenal & nerve tonic
sex tonic
2 epimedium uses
strengthen yang
enhance libido
8 herbs for women’s health
vitex agnus castus actea racemosa angelica sinensis viburnum opulus lepidium meyenii rheum rhaponticum alchemilla vulgaries caulophyllum thalictroides
lepidium uses: male vs female
M: adaptogen, andropause, improve endurance & stamina, aphrodisiac
F: perimenopause, low libido, “adrenal” fatigue
vitex uses
PMS, perimenopause fertility pain/regulate menses acne fibroids mastalgia prolactinoma (hypothalamus)
actea racemosa uses
perimenopause pain (LB, rheumatic) promote estrogen oligomorhhea depression
rheum uses
hot flashes
perimenopause
depression/ anxiety (menopause)
4 herbs for menstrual cramps, and additional uses:
viburnum - menorrhagia
alchemilla - atonic: prolapse, menorrhagia
caulophyllum - amenorrhea, partus preparator
angelica- reg menses, pelvic pn/ congestion, blood tonic
3 herbs for hyperthyroid, and additional uses:
lycopus- CV dz, goiter, cough, irritability
leonarus- delayed menses, menopause, strengthens
melissa- anxiety, restless, palpitations, HA, HTN, insomnia, depression
5 herbs for hypothyroid, and additional uses:
iris- thyroid cleansing, "slump" withania- fatigue, insomnia, infammation Commiphora- hyperlipidemia, inc I uptake Fucus- seawees, I content Coleus- HTN, cardiotonic, bronchoconstriction, inc insulin
