Bot Med 2 Final Flashcards

1
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2 Bitters

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Gentiana, Citrus sinensis

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3 Carminatives

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Zingiber, Foeniculum, Matricaria

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2 upper GI astringents

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Geranium, Rumex crispus

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4
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4 Gentian indications

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dyspepsia, Hypochlorhydria, IBS, IBD

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3 Citrus sinensis indications

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dyspepsia, loss of appetite, GERD

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6
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3 indications for carminatives

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flatulence, borborygmus, GI spasms

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7
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1 geranium indication

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lack of tone in GI

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8
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1 rumex crispus indication

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astringent: change up diet, and GI gets irritated

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9
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3 GI demulcents

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Althea, ulmus fulva, aloe barbadensis

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10
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3 bulklaxatives

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linum usitatissimum, plantago, chondrus crispus

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11
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3 irritant/stimulant laxatives

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Aloe, rhamnus purshiana, cassia senna

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12
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2 venous tonics

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aesculus hippocastinum, ruscus aculeatus

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13
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3 lower GI (ie rectal) astringents

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collinsonia canadensis, hamamelis virginiana, agrimonia eupatoria

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14
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4 linum (flax) indications

A

chronic constipation
laxative abuse
irritable colon
gastritis/ enteritis (mucilage)

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15
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3 plantago indications

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diarrhea/ constipation
hemorrhoids/ anal fissures
lowers cholesterol

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16
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4 indications for rhamnus purshiana

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constipation
atonic intestines
chronic hemorrhoids
constipation in nursing baby (mom ingests it)

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17
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2 indications cassia senns

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constipation

hemorrhoids

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18
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3 indications aesculus

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hemorrhoids
chronic venous insufficiency
swelling

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19
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3 indications ruscus aculeatus

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hemorrhoids (Pg)
varicose veins
reduce bleeding (vasoconstrictor)
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20
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5 indications collinsonia

A
colic/ GI tonic
indigestion/ pelvic decongestant
hemorrhoids
edema
constipation
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21
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4 indications hamamelis

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GI Astringent (or any)
varicose veins
bruises
stop bleeding

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22
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2 agrimony uses (actions)

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astringent

antimicrobial

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23
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3 types of expectorants

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stimulating
relaxing
amphoteric (either)

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24
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2 herbs w pyrrolizidine alkaloids

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tussilago farfara- Coltsfoot

petasites hybridus- Butterbur

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25
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5 bronchodilators for tight spastic coughs (Asthma, etc)

A
fennel
ammi visnaga
coleus
ephedra sinica
datura strammonium
26
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3 allergy herbs, and indications

A

urtica- allergic rhinits
euphrasia- conjunctivitis, nasal congestion, watery d/c
petasites- asthma, hay fever

27
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1 amoracia rusticana indication`

A

sinusitis

28
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3 antimicrobial, drying herbs for wet coughs

A

thyme
sage
hyssop

29
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3 demulcents for dry cough, and indications/uses

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Verbascum- expectorant, antispasm, dry hacking cough
licorice- antibacterial/viral/allergy
tussilago- antspasm, chronic lung dzs, laryngitis

30
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4 indications ligusticum

A

sore throat
colds & flus
bronchitis
overworked voice (singer)

31
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5 indications inula helenium

A
antimicrobial expectorant
cough
"deep" lung conditions
MRSA
TB
32
Q

2 indications grindelia

A

dry cough

asthma

33
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2 indications prunus serotine

A

expectorant

antitussive

34
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6 herbs w berberine

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hydrastis, mahonia, berberis

coptis, phellodendron, corydalis

35
Q

alternatives to HEMP formula:

A

H: mahonia, berberis
E: eupatorium, astragalus, eleuthero, schisandra
M: clove, inula helenium
P: ceanothus, gallium, calendula, stillingia

36
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2 lower GI astringents, and indications

A

potentilla- watery D, passive hemorhage

urtica- chronic D w large mucus evacuaions

37
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2 GI antimicrobials

A

Hydrastis

Mahonia

38
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2 herbs for influenza, and indications

A

Sambucus- resp infx

eupatorium- fever, chills, aching bones

39
Q

7 urinary herbs

A
uva ursi
chimaphila
zea mays
equisetum
vaccinium
juper
solidago
40
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3 uva ursi indications

A

bloody/ mucus secretions
weight in loins
relaxed UT

41
Q

pipsi uses/indications

A

antimicrobial
astringent
lymphagogue
prostate/lymphatic draining

42
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zea uses

A

urinary demulcent

gentle diuretic

43
Q

equisetum uses

A

nutritive diuretic
cystic irritation
renal stones
tenesmic urge to urinate

44
Q

vaccinium uses

A

anti-inflam, anti-microb
prevent UTIs
decrease stone formation

45
Q

juniper uses

A

chronic urinary inflmmation
atonic
congestion

46
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solidago uses (urinary/ male)

A

inflammation
renal gravel
bacterial infx/ UTI

47
Q

5 herbs for BPH, and indications

A
Serenoa- prostatis, CA, urethra spasm
Urtica- prostate, diuretic, anti-inflam
Chimaphila- swollen glands, stagnant lymph
Epilobium
Opuntia
48
Q

6 additional male health herbs

A
punica granatum
hippophae rhamnoides
tribulus terrestris
lepidium myenii
avena sativa
epimedium sagittatum
49
Q

2 punica uses

A

antioxidant

nutritive

50
Q

3 hippophae uses

A

decreased libido
antioxidant
tonic

51
Q

4 tribulus uses

A

tonic
aphrodisiac
androgenic & estrogenic
infertility

52
Q

3 avena sativa uses

A

anti-depressant
adrenal & nerve tonic
sex tonic

53
Q

2 epimedium uses

A

strengthen yang

enhance libido

54
Q

8 herbs for women’s health

A
vitex agnus castus
actea racemosa
angelica sinensis
viburnum opulus
lepidium meyenii
rheum rhaponticum
alchemilla vulgaries
caulophyllum thalictroides
55
Q

lepidium uses: male vs female

A

M: adaptogen, andropause, improve endurance & stamina, aphrodisiac
F: perimenopause, low libido, “adrenal” fatigue

56
Q

vitex uses

A
PMS, perimenopause
fertility
pain/regulate menses
acne
fibroids
mastalgia
prolactinoma (hypothalamus)
57
Q

actea racemosa uses

A
perimenopause
pain (LB, rheumatic)
promote estrogen
oligomorhhea
depression
58
Q

rheum uses

A

hot flashes
perimenopause
depression/ anxiety (menopause)

59
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4 herbs for menstrual cramps, and additional uses:

A

viburnum - menorrhagia
alchemilla - atonic: prolapse, menorrhagia
caulophyllum - amenorrhea, partus preparator
angelica- reg menses, pelvic pn/ congestion, blood tonic

60
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3 herbs for hyperthyroid, and additional uses:

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lycopus- CV dz, goiter, cough, irritability
leonarus- delayed menses, menopause, strengthens
melissa- anxiety, restless, palpitations, HA, HTN, insomnia, depression

61
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5 herbs for hypothyroid, and additional uses:

A
iris- thyroid cleansing, "slump"
withania- fatigue, insomnia, infammation
Commiphora- hyperlipidemia, inc I uptake
Fucus- seawees, I content
Coleus- HTN, cardiotonic, bronchoconstriction, inc insulin