Bot Med II Final Urinary herbs Flashcards
For which conditions is it indicated to use a diuretic?
edema associated with CHF, HTN, cirrhosis, renal dysfunction edema (nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephrosis), kidney stones
For which conditions is it indicated to use a urinary astringent?
hemerroids, leaky gut
loose/atonic
For which conditions is it indicated to use a urinary demulcent?
irritation, UTI, cystitis, dysuria
urinary tract inflammation, urinary stones, edema, enuresis, prostatitis
For which conditions is it indicated to use a urinary anti-inflammatory?
UTI, dysuria, stones
cystic irritation, urge to urinate, nocturnal urinal incontinence, renal calculi
What are the indications and contraindications associated with the treatment of acute cystitis?
impaired kidney funciton is a contraindication?
uva ursi avoided during pregnancy
corn silk avoided if on anti-coagulants
which herb is good for increasing urine production?
solidago spp (goldenrod)
major indications for the use of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
cystitis
relaxed urinary tract
major indications for the use of Chimaphila umbellata
milk urinary sx
prostate drainage
lymphatic drainage
bladder infections, lymphatic system, prostate conditions
liver inflammation with ascites, chronic renal and bladder infections
major indications for the use of Zea mays
gentle diuretic urinary tract inflammation stones edema enuresis children's soothing herb
major indications for the use of Equisetum spp.
chronic cystitis
renal calculi
major indications for the use of Vaccinium macropcarpon (cranberry)
prevent UTIs decrease stone formation acidify urine prevent stones decrease symptoms in chronic pyelonephritis
major indications for the use of Juniperus communis
treat edema renal insufficiency atonic congestion inflammation
major indications for the use of Solidago spp. (goldenrod)
bacterial infections
renal gravel
irrigation of urinary tract
UTIs
contraindications for acute cystitis herbs
corn silk: affects anti-coagulants
can irritate kidney
