Bot Med I- Nutritives

Question 1

what is a nutritive rich in? what can it be used for?

Answer 1

rich in vitamins and minerals
also rich in array of phytonutrients such as polyphenols, saponins, flavonoids, etc
often used as a longevity tonic or superfood
wide array of beneficial effects on the body

Question 2

latin name for alfalfa?

family:

Answer 2

latin name for alfalfa? Medicago sativa

family: bacaceae

Question 3

latin name of horsetail?

family:

Answer 3

latin name of horsetail? Equisetum arvense

family: equisetaceae

Question 4

latin name of gotu kola?

family:

Answer 4

latin name of gotu kola? Centella asiatica

family: apiaceae

Question 5

specific cautions and contraindications for centella asiatica? maximum duration suggested?

Answer 5

might induce a spontaneous abortion
can also raise blood sugar and lipid levels (diabetics and hyperlipidemic pts need to be cautious using them)
maximum duration suggested is 6 weeks then a 2 week break though

Question 6

latin name for oatstraw?

family:

Answer 6

latin name for oatstraw? Avena sativa

family: poaceae

Question 7

latin name for stinging nettle?

family:

Answer 7

latin name for stinging nettle? urtica diocia

family: urticaceae

Question 8

latin name for alfalfa:

part used:

Answer 8

latin name for alfalfa: medicago sativa

part used: aerial parts

Question 9

latin name for alfalfa:

energetics:

Answer 9

latin name for alfalfa: medicago sativa

energetics: cooling, moistening

Question 10

latin name for alfalfa:

actions (5):

Answer 10

latin name for alfalfa: medicago sativa

actions (5): nutritive, phytoestrogen, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective

Question 11

latin name for alfalfa:

indications:

Answer 11

latin name for alfalfa: medicago sativa

indications: poor nutrient status, chronic degenerative dzs, perimenopausal sxs

Question 12

latin name for alfalfa:

cautions/c/is:

Answer 12

latin name for alfalfa: medicago sativa
cautions/c/is: PG, fertility (affect negatively in large doses), vit K content may interfere w/warfarin, may exacerbate sxs of lupus

Question 13

latin name of horsetail:

part used:

Answer 13

latin name of horsetail: Equisetum arvense

part used: aerial parts

Question 14

latin name of horsetail:

energetics:

Answer 14

latin name of horsetail: Equisetum arvense

energetics: cooling and drying

Question 15

latin name of horsetail:

actions (3):

Answer 15

latin name of horsetail: Equisetum arvense

actions (3): nutritive used to strengthen bones and CT, diuretic, styptic

Question 16

latin name of horsetail:

indications:

Answer 16

latin name of horsetail: Equisetum arvense
indications: repairing bones, collagen and other body tissues, osteoporosis, anemia, general debility, TB or emphysema, urinary tract problems, KD stones

Question 17

latin name of horsetail:

cautions/c/is:

Answer 17

latin name of horsetail: Equisetum arvense
cautions/c/is: large doses can cause thiamine deficiency (watch out for especially in alcoholics who may already be thiamine deficient), pre-existing conditions like diabetes, hypokalemia and low thiamine levels

Question 18

latin name of gotu kola:

part used:

Answer 18

latin name of gotu kola: centella asiatica

part used: whole plant

Question 19

latin name of gotu kola:

energetics:

Answer 19

latin name of gotu kola: centella asiatica

energetics: cooling

Question 20

latin name of gotu kola:

actions (8):

Answer 20

latin name of gotu kola: centella asiatica
actions (9): nutritive, vulnerary, nervine, anti-inflammatory, circulatory tonic, alterative, decreases excessive scarring, hepatoprotective

Question 21

latin name of gotu kola:

indications:

Answer 21

latin name of gotu kola: centella asiatica

indications: chronic venous insufficiency, memory and cognitive, anxiety, scleroderma, longevity

Question 22

latin name for oatstraw:

part used:

Answer 22

latin name for oatstraw: avena sativa

part used: aerial parts harvested when seed is at immature, milky stage

Question 23

latin name for oatstraw:

energetics:

Answer 23

latin name for oatstraw: avena sativa

energetics: cooling

Question 24

latin name for oatstraw:

actions (2):

Answer 24

latin name for oatstraw: avena sativa

actions (2): nutritive, nervine

Question 25

latin name for oatstraw:

indications:

Answer 25

latin name for oatstraw: avena sativa
indications: nervous exhaustion, nervous headaches, cardiac weakness dt nervous depression or debility, opiate withdrawal, nicotine withdrawal

Question 26

latin name for oatstraw:

cautions/c/is:

Answer 26

latin name for oatstraw: avena sativa

cautions/c/is: alcoholic extract was found to antagonize the antinociceptive effect of morphine in mice

Question 27

latin name for stinging nettle:

part used:

Answer 27

latin name for stinging nettle: urtica diocia

part used: leaf, root, seed

Question 28

latin name for stinging nettle:

energetics:

Answer 28

latin name for stinging nettle: urtica diocia

energetics: drying

Question 29

latin name for stinging nettle:

actions (4 for leaf, 3 for root):

Answer 29

latin name for stinging nettle: urtica diocia
actions (4 for leaf, 3 for root): leaf- alterative, nutritive, anti-inflammatory, urinary tract tonic; root- astringent, anti-inflammatory, multiple influences of hormone transformation related to BPH

Question 30

latin name for stinging nettle:

indications:

Answer 30

latin name for stinging nettle: urtica diocia
indications:
leaf- skin conditions
root- BPH, diarrhea

Question 31

latin name for stinging nettle:

cautions/c/is:

Answer 31

latin name for stinging nettle: urtica diocia

cautions/c/is: allergy to nettle