Bot Med I- Lymphagogues Flashcards by Brittany Long

what are lymphagogues? what can they help resolve? energetics generally? some are potentially what?

agents that stimulate the movement of lymphatic fluid, thereby relieving congestion and edema and accelerating the removal of waste products
can help resolve infxn and inflammation
generally cooling and stimulating
some are potentially toxic or irritating

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latin name for red root?

family:

latin name for red root? Ceanothus americanus

family: rhamnaceae

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latin name of red root?
preparation of:
tincture
fluid extract
decoction

red root= ceanothus americanus
preparation and dosage
root tincture: 1:4, 20-40 drops 1-4 x’s/d
fluid extract: 1-30 ggt
decoction: 1 tsp/c water taken a few tablespoons at a time throughout the day

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latin name for cleavers?

family:

latin name for cleavers? gallium aparine

family: rubiaceae

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latin name of cleavers?
preparation and dosage:
tincture
fresh juice or succus
infusion

latin name of cleavers? gallium aparine
preparation and dosage:
tincture- 1:1 fresh plus dry plant, 30-60 ggt 3x’s/d
fresh juice or succus- 3-15 mL 3x’s/d
infusion- 2-4 g infused in 60-120 mL of water taken 3 x’s/d

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latin name for poke root?

family:

latin name for poke root? phytolacca americana

family: phytolaccaceae

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latin name for poke root?
preparation and dosage:
tincture
olive oil root extract

latin name for poke root? phytolacca americana
preparation and dosage:
tincture- 1-30 ggts 3x’s/d
olive oil root extract- used topically for mastitis and lymphatic swellings

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latin name for poke root?
toxic constituents in poke root? how do you decrease toxicity? what amount of root is toxic to adults? what amount of berries is fatal to children, adults? sxs of overdose?

latin name: phytolacca americana
toxic constituents: phytolaccigenin, phytolaccine, phytolaccotoxin
toxicity decreased w/heat and drying
less than 2 g of root is toxic to adults
less than or equal to 10 berries is fatal to children and 1/2 oz of berries is fatal in adults
sxs of overdose: n/v, tingling throughout body, hypotension, respiratory failure, severe gastroenteritis, diarrhea, BM depression, death from respiratory or cardiac depression

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latin name for marigold?

family:

latin name for marigold? Calendula officinalis

family: asteraceae

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latin name for marigold?
dosage and preparation:
tincture 
FE
infusion

latin name for marigold? calendula officinalis 
dosage and preparation:
tincture- 30-60 ggt TID
FE- 10-40 ggt TID
infusion- 1-4 g flowers/240 mL water

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latin name for Queen’s root?

family:

latin name for Queen’s root? Stillingia sylvatica

family: euphorbiaceae

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latin name for Queen's root?
dosage and preparation:
fresh root tincture
recently dried root infusion
recently dried root

latin name for Queen’s root? Stillingia sylvatica
dosage and preparation:
fresh root tincture- 1:1:4, 10-30 ggt 1-3x’s/d
recently dried root infusion- 1 tsp/c water infused for 25 mins
recently dried root- small piece chewed occasionally throughout the day

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latin name for purple coneflower?

family:

latin name for purple coneflower? Echinacea spp.

family: asteraceae

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latin name for purple cone flower?
dosage and preparation:
decoction
tincture

latin name for purple cone flower? echinacea spp.
dosage and preparation:
decoction- 1-2 tsp/c TID
tincture- 1-5 mL (1:5, 40-50%) TID

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latin name for red clover?

family:

latin name for red clover? trifolium pratense

family: fabaceae

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latin name for poke root?

family:

phytolacca americana

family: phytolaccaceae

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latin name for poke root?

part used:

phytolacca americana

part used: root, some of berries, w/o seeds

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latin name for red root?

part used:

Ceanothus americanus

part used: root

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latin name for red root?

energetics:

latin name for red root? Ceanothus americanus

energetics: drying

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latin name for red root?

actions (4):

latin name for red root? Ceanothus americanus

actions (4): lymphagogue, astringent, sedative, expectorant

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latin name for red root?

indications:

latin name for red root? Ceanothus americanus

indications: cough, bronchitis, pharyngitis, asthma, splenic enlargement, dysentery

latin name for red root?

cautions/c/is:

latin name for red root? Ceanothus americanus

cautions/c/is: speculative, may antagonize anticoagulants, may accelerate coagulation

latin name for cleavers?

part used:

latin name for cleavers? gallium aparine

part used: fresh aerial parts

latin name for cleavers?

energetics:

latin name for cleavers? gallium aparine

energetics: cooling, drying

latin name for cleavers? | actions (5):

latin name for cleavers? gallium aparine | actions (5): lymphagogue, diuretic, nutritive, vulnerary, refrigerant

latin name for cleavers? | indications:

latin name for cleavers? gallium aparine indications: lymphadenopathy, tonsillitis, nodular growths under the skin, painful urinary tract conditions, KD and bladder inflammation

latin name for cleavers? | cautions/c/is:

latin name for cleavers? gallium aparine | cautions/c/is: none reported

latin name for poke root? | part used:

latin name for poke root? phytolacca americana | part used: root, some use of berries w/o seeds

latin name for poke root? | energetics:

latin name for poke root? phytolacca americana | energetics: cooling

latin name for poke root? | actions (5):

latin name for poke root? phytolacca americana | actions (5): lymphagogue, antiviral, emetic, purgative, laxative

latin name for poke root? | indications:

latin name for poke root? phytolacca americana | indications: hard, painful glandular swellings, mastitis

latin name for poke root? | cautions/c/is:

latin name for poke root? phytolacca americana | cautions/c/is: PG

latin name for marigold? | energetics:

latin name for marigold? calendula officinalis | energetics: drying

latin name for marigold? | actions (4):

latin name for marigold? calendula officinalis | actions (5): lymphagogue, vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antiseptic

latin name for marigold? | indications:

latin name for marigold? calendula officinalis | indications: lymphatic congestion w/predilection for chest, axilla and inguinal crease

latin name for marigold? | cautions/c/is:

latin name for marigold? calendula officinalis | cautions/c/is: PG, allergy to asteraceae family

latin name for Queen's root? | part used:

latin name for Queen's root? Stillingia sylvatica | part used: fresh root

latin name for Queen's root? | energetics:

latin name for Queen's root? Stillingia sylvatica | energetics: stimulating

latin name for Queen's root? | actions (4):

latin name for Queen's root? Stillingia sylvatica | actions (4): lymphagogue, alterative, emetic, cathartic

latin name for Queen's root? | indications:

latin name for Queen's root? Stillingia sylvatica | indications: dry, red, irritated mucous membranes of the larynx, pharynx, bronchi, croupy cough

latin name for Queen's root? | toxicity:

latin name for Queen's root? Stillingia sylvatica toxicity: sylvacrol (in fresh root tincture) may cause GI burning, diarrhea, n/v, tachycardia, muscular weakness, and prostration

latin name for purple coneflower? | part used:

latin name for purple coneflower? Echinacea spp. | part used: root, rhizome, whole plant

latin name for purple coneflower? | energetics:

latin name for purple coneflower? Echinacea spp. | energetics: cooling, drying, stimulating

latin name for purple coneflower? | actions (7):

latin name for purple coneflower? Echinacea spp. actions (7): immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, stimulates leukocytes, inhibits hyaluronidase, enhances phagocytosis, lymphagogue, vulnerary

latin name for purple coneflower? | indications:

latin name for purple coneflower? Echinacea spp. | indications: infection, sepsis, pharyngitis, snake bites, ulcers

latin name for purple coneflower? | cautions/c/is:

latin name for purple coneflower? Echinacea spp. | cautions/c/is: avoid use w/inflammatory AI dzs

latin name for red clover? | part used:

latin name for red clover? trifolium pratense | part used: flower

latin name for red clover? | energetics:

latin name for red clover? trifolium pratense | energetics: cooling

latin name for red clover? | actions (7):

latin name for red clover? trifolium pratense | actions (7): alterative, antitumor, antitussive, antispasmodic, phytoestrogenic, anti-inflammatory, lymphagogue

latin name for red clover? | indications:

latin name for red clover? trifolium pratense indications: CA, gout, arthritis, acne, spasmodic cough, cachexia, burns w/poor healing, ulcers of skin or mucous membranes, TB or inflammation of lungs