Bot Med Indications Flashcards
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Achillea Millefolium
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Hemostatic topically. Stypic for menorrhagia, hemorrhage, hematuria. Also good for slow digest (Atonic)
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Aconitum
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Anodyne. For neuralgia.
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Actaea racemosa
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Uterine tonic, spasmolytic. PMS.
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Aesculus Hippocastanum
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Venotonic, topic for bruises
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Allium Cepa/Sativum
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Topical antifungal. Lowers BP. Lowers lipids.
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Aloe Vera
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Topical for burn, frostbite, wound. Internal for demulcenet
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Althaea
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Demulcent for urinary tract and ulcer
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Angelica Sinensis
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Uterine tonic, estrogenic effects for amenorrhea/endometriosis. Decreases the pain and gets bleeding going.
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Arctium Lappa
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Alterative - skin and liver, blood sugar. Might help get bile moving.
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Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi
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UTI with ALKALINE urine
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Arnica Montana
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Bruising
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Artemisia annua
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Malaria, digestive
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Artemisia absinthe
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Digestive, worms
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Artemisia Vulgaris
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Get things moving in the digestive system.
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Asclepius Tuberosa
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Expectorant and anti-tussive. For fever, cough, pneumonia, bronchitis
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Aspidosperma Quebracho
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Stimulating expectorant for wet cough
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Astragalus Membranaceus
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Infections, cancer, autoimmune
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Atropa Belladonna
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Muscle pain, spasms, spasmodic diarrhea
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Avena Sativa
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Anxiolytic, nervine, nutritive
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Bacopa Monnieri
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Memory and cognition. Analgesic.
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Baptisia Tincotra
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Antimicrobial and immune modulating for use in pharyngitis or viral infections
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Berberis aquifolium
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For chronic skin issues like psoriasis and acne
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Berberis Vulgaris
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LR dz, GB stuff. CHOLAGOGUE/CHOLAGOGUE. Fixes atonic constipation (this is why it makes your bile move)
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Boswellia Serrata
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Anti-inflammatory (bc resins), asthma, UC, OA, RA
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Bryonia Alba
Anodyne, immune sedative, pain and infection
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Calendula officinalis
Demulcent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, dermatitis and wounds
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Camellia sinensis
Anti-oxidant, immune
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Cannabis Sativa
Analgesic, sedative, anti-emetic
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Capsella Bursa-Pastoris
For hemorrhage of any kind
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Capsicum Frutescens
Topical for anodyne, for stimulating the effect of a tincture. Antiplatelet.
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Cassia Senna
Shit your pants
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Caulophyllum Thalictroides
Parturifacient. (MR CC guarantees deliveries: Mitchella Repens, Rubex Rubra, Caulophyllum, Chamaelirium)
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Ceanothus Americanus
NAFLD, fatty liver, hepatitis (SEE the Americans have fatty livers)
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Centella Asiatica
Dementia, venous insufficiency, safe
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Chamaelirium Luteum
Tonifies the corpus luteum of the ovaries. For estrogen imbalances.
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Chelidonium Majus
For biliary insufficiency/gall stone prevention
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Chionanthus virginicus
Topical for wounds. Internal for hepatomegaly or biliary insufficiency. For dyspepsia, skin conditions, malaria
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Cineraria Maritima
For cataracts topically
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Cinnamomum
GI issues, causes gastric stimulation. Main use is diabetes
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Coleus Forskohli
Used for dry cough, bronchial irritation, asthma, weakness. It’s basically an effect of lowering BP, anti-glaucoma, inotropy, and dilating the bronchioles.
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Commiphora Mukul
For hyperlipidemia
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Commiphora molmol`
Anti infection. Indicated in conditions of excess mucous (remember putting a poultice on your sweet COPD pt’s chest)
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Convallaria Majalis
Cardioactive glycosides. Positive inotrope, negative chronotrope (slows and strengthens).
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Cordyceps
Good for the lungs. Potentiates epinephrine. Anti-cancer bc its a mushroom.
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Corydalis
Gastritis, pain, parasites, arrhythmias, bacteria. Hypnotic, sedative, tranquilizing. PROTECTS against NSAID ulcers.
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Crataegus
CHF, angina arrhythmia, HTN
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Curcuma Longa
Hepatoprotective, anti-cancer
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Cynara Scolymus
Hyperlipidemia, alterative, choleretic
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Datura stramonium
Spasms, pain
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digitalis
CHF and atrial arrhythmias
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Dioscorea villosa
Spasmolytic, antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory, cholagogue used for dysmenorrhea and endometriosis.
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Echinacea augustifolia
Infection and influenza
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Eleutherococcus Senticosus
This is an immune modulator and helps fight infection… possibly by raising cortisol. Helps with sleep and angina somehow.
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Ephedra Sinica
This is an adrenergic agonist like epi and so will bronchodilate, thin mucus, relax the airways and relax the bladder. Remember that a1 blockers like doxazosin help tx urinary retention… so an adrenergic agonist is going to make the bladder stop contracting.
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Equisetum Arvense
Makes the skin healthy. For the urinary tract, helps with lower UTI, urolithiasis. Tonic for the kidneys, reabsorb the fluids (tx edema and nocturia).
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Eschscholzia California
Nervine, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic, anodyne. For nerve pain, insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks. Alkaloid constituent, not opiate.
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Eucalyptus Globulus
Topical for pain, Internal for URI/pharyngitis/tonsillitis
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Eupatorium Perfoliatum
For mild to moderate fever, pain from cough, urinary frequency, GI spasm, bone pain
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Eupatorium Purpureum
For urolithiasis and gout, hematuria from prostatitis
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Euphrasia Officinalis
For opwhalmias, allergies, blepharitis, hordeolums, trauma
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Foeniculum Vulgare
For the hollow tubes. Spasmolytic and galactogogue. Phytoestrogenic. Can be used for infant colic.
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Galium Aparine
Cooling for the bladder. Also good for lymphadenitis and chronic skin diseases.
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Fucus Vesiculosis
For hypothyroidism, rheumatism, RA. Basically has a lot of iodine
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Ganoderma Lucidum
Adaptogen and immune modulator. Gentle sleep restorative. Tx asthma, liver dz, adjunct to cancer tx. For chronic immunodeficiency
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Gelsemium sempervirens
Specific for trigeminal neuralgia, ovarian cyst pain, insomnia, fever, nervous unrest, convulsions
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Gentian Lutea
For digestive disturbance for lack of tone. Liver dz (alterative)
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Geranium Maculatum
Super full of tannins. Very styptic and astringent so do with that what you will from the mouth to the anus. For menorrhagia as well
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Ginkgo Biloba
For atherosclerosis, claudication, impotence, cerebrovascular insufficiencies
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra
Adaptogen, phytoestrogen, antiviral, expectorant, hepatoprotective, antiinflammatory
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Grindelia Robusta
Respiratory stimulant and atismasmodic.
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Hamamelis Virginiana
Tightens the tissues mouth to anus.
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Harpagophytum Procumbens
Bitter, anti-inflammatory, anodyne for OA RA and myalgias, tendonitis
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Humulus Lupulus
Hypnotic nervine. For poor digestion. Insomnia and restlessness. Estrogenic so may help with that
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Hydrangea Arborescens
Makes you pee, mucilage for the urinary tract, anti-lithic. Has quercetin and coumarins
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Hydrastis Canadensis
Bitter and choleric. The KING OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES that are exudative (vaginits, lung catarrh, GI infix, h. Pylori). Also super antimicrobial and immunostimulatin
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Hyoscyamus Niger
Toxic spasmolytic, analgesic. Sedative. Anticholinergic used for smooth muscle spasm with specificity for bladder.
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Hypericum Perforatum
Depression, spinal injury, shock, deep and painful wounds. Virus: CMV, EBV, HIV, AIDS
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Iris Versicolor
Biliary insufficiency, mil hepatitis, thyroid and lymphatic enlargement. Good for hypothyroid.
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Jugulars Nigra
For intestinal parasites and worms, constipation, dysentery, OA, RA, hyperlipidemia
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Juniperus Communis
Topical for myalgias, OA, RA, sprains, strains. Internal for weak digestion, lower UTI, renal atonia whatever the fuck that means
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Larrea Tridentata
Anti-inflammatory (bc resins), antimicrobial, antineoplastic
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Leonurus Cardiaca
For palpitations and hyperthyroidism. Endometriosis mama herb.
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Leptandra Virginica
For fatty liver, hepatitis, cholecystitis. Lept = fat. It’s another bitter GI stimulant
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Ligusticum Porteri
Strong immune stimulant. Decreases clotting. Antimicrobial directly.
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Ligustrum Lucidum
For infections, cancer, hypercholesterolemia. Protects the marrow in chemotherapy. Lowers BP.
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Linum Usitassitum
For constipation, irritated urinary trat, leevated cholesterol, chronic lung inflammation. Topically for burns and boils
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Lobelia Inflata
Binds to nicotinic receptors. Stimulating expectorant and lung tonic. For wet or spasmodic cough.
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Lomatium Dissectum
Super strong antiviral/antibacterial. Antitussive.
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Lycopus Virginicus
For hyperthyroidism, palpitations, hemorrhage, hemoptysis. NOT for use in euthyroid.
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Matricaria Camomila
For atopic dermatitis, skin ulcers, wounds, nausea/vomiting in pregnancy, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, for infant colic, gastritis. For gingivitis, insomnia anxiety. For URI.
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Medicago Sativa
A phytoestrogen but can regulate either way in endometriosis and infertility
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Melaleuca alternifolia
Typically used topically for dermatophytosis, onychomycosis, acne, thrush, staph
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Melissa Officinali
Antiviral, spasmolytic, carminative, nervine. Can be helpful in infant colic and gas
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Mentha X Piperita
Topical for pain, headache. Internal for cholelithiasis, infant colic, non-ulcer dyspepsia, IBS, IBD, nausea.
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Mitchella Repens
Dysmenorrhea, stimulates labour. Also for threatened miscarriage… but CI in early prep so….
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Momordica Charantia
For diabetes and psoriasis. Skin eruptions. Kidney stones
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Olea Europa
Cardioprotective and hypotensive. For hypertension, hyperlipidemia.
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Panax ginseng
Indicated for cancer, infection, auto-immunity, fatigue, stress. For hyper/hypoestrogenism.
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Passiflora Incarnata
Insomnia, nervousness, restlessness
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Pausinystalia Yohimbe
the old himbo takes yohimbe for impotence. Aphrodisiac stimulant. For impotence. This is an alpha 2 blocker (unlike clonidine, which is an alpha 2 agonist)
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Phytolacca Americana
Alterative and lymphatic. For lymphadenopathy and mastitis. OA, RA, rheumatism.
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Piper methysticum
For anxiety, neuralgia, interstitial cystitis, leprosy, gout
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Piscidia erythrina
Insomnia, pain
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Plantar major
Demulcent and vulnerably. For mucilage effect in skin, gI tract, urinary tract, lungs
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Podophyllum
Antineoplastic and antiviral. Cholagogue. Cathartic. Really not safe internally.
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Prunus Serotina
Relaxing expectorant for spasmodic, dry cough
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Prunus Pygeum
5-alpha reductase inhibitor for BPH and prostatitis. Prune that Piggy prostate
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Pulsatilla vulgaris
Pain, amenorrhea, insomnia, headache
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Quercus Rubra
Astringent, styptic, antiseptic. For anal issues. Weeping eczema. As a douche. Internally for diarrhea, IBD, rectal bleeding
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Rauwolfia serpentina
Hypotensive bc it depletes catecholamines.
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Rhamnus
Catharticc for atonic constipation
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Rhodiola Rosea
Adaptogenic and antidepressant. For suppressed immune system and cancer. For depression
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Rosmarinus officinalis
Antimicrobial circulator stimulant, coutner-irritant. For myalgias, CV insufficiency (dementia), hypotensive headaches. Enhances liver detox
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Rubus Idaeus
RUB US THIS DAY OUR PREGNANT UTERUS. For diarrhea. Aphthous ulcers, wounds
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Rumex crispus
For atonic constipation skin issues, acne
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Salix alba
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic for pain, IC, lower UTI, OA, RA, gout
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Salvia officinalis
Topical gargle for throat stuff. For menopausal hot flashes, night sweats, URTI, cystitis, post-lactation (drying up the ducts)
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Sambucus nigra
Flower: Diaphoretic inflammation modulator (Flower = fever). Cooling release exterior herb. The berries are antiviral, antioxidant, antirheumatic.
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Sanguinaria Canadensis
Stimulating expectorant, exchariotic, antimicrobial, sialogogue. Only for topical use for skin cancers or fungus or warts. Oral rinse for gingivitis, tickling cough, amenorrhea
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Schizandra chinensis
Chronic hepatitis, liver damage fatigue, depression, insomnia
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Scutelleria Baicalensis
For asthma, allergies, dermatitis, acute infections, Pain, ADHD, HBV, cancer.
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Scutellaria lateriflora
Insomnia, anxiety, pain, fasciculations, arrhythmias
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Selenicereus grandiflorus
Anti-arrhythmic, inotrope, diuretic. Useful in CHF, angina, prostatits, kidney congestion, dysmenorrhea, tinnitus
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Serenoa Repens
5-alpha reductase inhibitor for BPH and impotence.
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Silybum Marianum
Hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, prevents cholelithiasis. Good for skin conditions like psoriasis.
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Smilax spp
For chronic dermatitis, psoriasis, gout, cancer, OA, RA
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Solidago spp
Topical for wounds, for URI with catarrh including allergies, influenza, flatulence. Cystitis, urethritis, dysuria, anuria, amenorrhea.
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Symphytum officinale
Inflammation of lungs and GI tract. Stops bleeding. Helps heal wounds
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Tanacetum parthenium
For migraines, RA, toothaches
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Tanacetum Vulgare
For parasites and worms. Amenorrhea. gingivitis
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Taraxacum official
Leaf is diuretic, antiviral, choleretic. For UTI, urolithiasis, for edema. Root is bitter, hepatoprotective, anti inflammatory. For poor digestion.
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Theobroma Cacao
Tx bronchial smooth muscle spasms, HTN, anxiety
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Thuja occidnetalis
Topical for warts. Internal for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, incontinence, enuresis.
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Thymus vulgaris
For gastroenteritis, virus/bacterial infection, asthma, pertussis, IBS, TB. Topical for myalgias, headaches, sprains, strains
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Tilea europa
Topical in a bath for anxiety, hypertension, dermatitis, pruritus. Will calm heat. Internally for restlessness, migraines, headaches, hypertension, arteriosclerosis.
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Tribulus terrestris
Sex hormone enhancer. Negative chronotropic. For infertility and impotence, low libido, coronary artery dz
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Trifolium Pratense
Phytoestrogen, nerven, anti-tussive, spasmolytic, cancer. Indicated for hypoestrogenism, cancer, menopause, cough, ulcers, psoriasis. Has a seat in the lungs as an alternative
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Tussilago farfara
For dry cough, URI. GI inflammation
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Ulmus Rubra
For GI inflammation, diarrhea, GERD, IBS, IBD. For LOWER UTI, interstitial cystitis, for sore throat.
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Urtica dioica
Leaf is diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, galactogogue. Seed is nephroprotective. Root is prostatic tonic.
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Usnea Barbata
Strong antimicrobial, anti fungal, anti-inflammatory
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Vaccinium Myrtillus
Antioxidant and venotonic. For diabetic retinopathy, varicosities. UTI. E. Coli enteritis (and diarrhea/constipation)
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Valeriana officinali
Hypnotic for anxiety and pain, smooth muscle spasm
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Veratrum album
Used for hypertension, gout, convulsions. NOT SAFE
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Verbascum thapsus
Demulcent specific to the lungs. Asthma, cold, tb. Any cough. Cystitis too.
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Verbena officinalis
Anovulation, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis. Lactation issues of any kind. Low progesterone. HEPATITIS.
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Viburnum opulus
For dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, PMS, opiate withdrawals
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Vinca Major
This is an astringent typic. It is also hypotensive and is indicated for hypertensive visual changes and vertigo, poor memory. Also used for Hodkins lymphoma and leukemia
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Viscum album
Hypotensive, anti tumor, cerebral circulatory. Injected for cancer. Used internally for too much UP (HTN, HA, vertigo, epilepsy, tachycardia)
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Vitex agnus castus
Pituitary balancing, galactogogue, emmenagogue, uterine tonic. For PMS, hyperprolactinemia, an ovulation, ovarian cysts
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Withania Somnifera
Adaptogen and immune modulator. Relaxing expectorant, aphrodisiac, sedative. Enhances cognition
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Zingiber officinalis
Digestive stimulant. Carminative. Tx parasites. Tx motion sickness, inflammation. Nausea/vomiting. Arthritis.
