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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

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Anodyne, immune sedative, pain and infection

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Calendula officinalis

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Demulcent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, dermatitis and wounds

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Camellia sinensis

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Anti-oxidant, immune

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Cannabis Sativa

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Analgesic, sedative, anti-emetic

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Capsella Bursa-Pastoris

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For hemorrhage of any kind

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Capsicum Frutescens

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Topical for anodyne, for stimulating the effect of a tincture. Antiplatelet.

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Cassia Senna

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Shit your pants

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Caulophyllum Thalictroides

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Parturifacient. (MR CC guarantees deliveries: Mitchella Repens, Rubex Rubra, Caulophyllum, Chamaelirium)

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Ceanothus Americanus

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NAFLD, fatty liver, hepatitis (SEE the Americans have fatty livers)

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Centella Asiatica

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Dementia, venous insufficiency, safe

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Chamaelirium Luteum

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Tonifies the corpus luteum of the ovaries. For estrogen imbalances.

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Chelidonium Majus

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For biliary insufficiency/gall stone prevention

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Chionanthus virginicus

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Topical for wounds. Internal for hepatomegaly or biliary insufficiency. For dyspepsia, skin conditions, malaria

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Cineraria Maritima

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For cataracts topically

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Cinnamomum

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GI issues, causes gastric stimulation. Main use is diabetes

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Coleus Forskohli

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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

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For hyperlipidemia

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Commiphora molmol`

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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

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Cardioactive glycosides. Positive inotrope, negative chronotrope (slows and strengthens).

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Cordyceps

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Good for the lungs. Potentiates epinephrine. Anti-cancer bc its a mushroom.

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Corydalis

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Gastritis, pain, parasites, arrhythmias, bacteria. Hypnotic, sedative, tranquilizing. PROTECTS against NSAID ulcers.

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Crataegus

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CHF, angina arrhythmia, HTN

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Curcuma Longa

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Hepatoprotective, anti-cancer

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Cynara Scolymus

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Hyperlipidemia, alterative, choleretic

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Datura stramonium

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Spasms, pain

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digitalis

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CHF and atrial arrhythmias

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Dioscorea villosa

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Spasmolytic, antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory, cholagogue used for dysmenorrhea and endometriosis.

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Echinacea augustifolia

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Infection and influenza

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Eleutherococcus Senticosus

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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

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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

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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

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Nervine, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic, anodyne. For nerve pain, insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks. Alkaloid constituent, not opiate.

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Eucalyptus Globulus

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Topical for pain, Internal for URI/pharyngitis/tonsillitis

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Eupatorium Perfoliatum

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For mild to moderate fever, pain from cough, urinary frequency, GI spasm, bone pain

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Eupatorium Purpureum

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For urolithiasis and gout, hematuria from prostatitis

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Euphrasia Officinalis

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For opwhalmias, allergies, blepharitis, hordeolums, trauma

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Foeniculum Vulgare

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For the hollow tubes. Spasmolytic and galactogogue. Phytoestrogenic. Can be used for infant colic.

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Galium Aparine

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Cooling for the bladder. Also good for lymphadenitis and chronic skin diseases.

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Fucus Vesiculosis

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For hypothyroidism, rheumatism, RA. Basically has a lot of iodine

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Ganoderma Lucidum

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Adaptogen and immune modulator. Gentle sleep restorative. Tx asthma, liver dz, adjunct to cancer tx. For chronic immunodeficiency

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Gelsemium sempervirens

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Specific for trigeminal neuralgia, ovarian cyst pain, insomnia, fever, nervous unrest, convulsions

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Gentian Lutea

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For digestive disturbance for lack of tone. Liver dz (alterative)

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Geranium Maculatum

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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

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For atherosclerosis, claudication, impotence, cerebrovascular insufficiencies

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Glycyrrhiza Glabra

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Adaptogen, phytoestrogen, antiviral, expectorant, hepatoprotective, antiinflammatory

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Grindelia Robusta

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Respiratory stimulant and atismasmodic.

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Hamamelis Virginiana

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Tightens the tissues mouth to anus.

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Harpagophytum Procumbens

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Bitter, anti-inflammatory, anodyne for OA RA and myalgias, tendonitis

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Humulus Lupulus

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Hypnotic nervine. For poor digestion. Insomnia and restlessness. Estrogenic so may help with that

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Hydrangea Arborescens

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Makes you pee, mucilage for the urinary tract, anti-lithic. Has quercetin and coumarins

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Hydrastis Canadensis

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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

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Toxic spasmolytic, analgesic. Sedative. Anticholinergic used for smooth muscle spasm with specificity for bladder.

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Hypericum Perforatum

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Depression, spinal injury, shock, deep and painful wounds. Virus: CMV, EBV, HIV, AIDS

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Iris Versicolor

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Biliary insufficiency, mil hepatitis, thyroid and lymphatic enlargement. Good for hypothyroid.

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Jugulars Nigra

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For intestinal parasites and worms, constipation, dysentery, OA, RA, hyperlipidemia

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Juniperus Communis

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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

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Anti-inflammatory (bc resins), antimicrobial, antineoplastic

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Leonurus Cardiaca

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For palpitations and hyperthyroidism. Endometriosis mama herb.

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Leptandra Virginica

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For fatty liver, hepatitis, cholecystitis. Lept = fat. It’s another bitter GI stimulant

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Ligusticum Porteri

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Strong immune stimulant. Decreases clotting. Antimicrobial directly.

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Ligustrum Lucidum

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For infections, cancer, hypercholesterolemia. Protects the marrow in chemotherapy. Lowers BP.

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Linum Usitassitum

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For constipation, irritated urinary trat, leevated cholesterol, chronic lung inflammation. Topically for burns and boils

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Lobelia Inflata

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Binds to nicotinic receptors. Stimulating expectorant and lung tonic. For wet or spasmodic cough.

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Lomatium Dissectum

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Super strong antiviral/antibacterial. Antitussive.

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Lycopus Virginicus

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For hyperthyroidism, palpitations, hemorrhage, hemoptysis. NOT for use in euthyroid.

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Matricaria Camomila

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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

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A phytoestrogen but can regulate either way in endometriosis and infertility

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Melaleuca alternifolia

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Typically used topically for dermatophytosis, onychomycosis, acne, thrush, staph

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Melissa Officinali

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Antiviral, spasmolytic, carminative, nervine. Can be helpful in infant colic and gas

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Mentha X Piperita

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Topical for pain, headache. Internal for cholelithiasis, infant colic, non-ulcer dyspepsia, IBS, IBD, nausea.

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Mitchella Repens

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Dysmenorrhea, stimulates labour. Also for threatened miscarriage… but CI in early prep so….

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Momordica Charantia

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For diabetes and psoriasis. Skin eruptions. Kidney stones

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Olea Europa

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Cardioprotective and hypotensive. For hypertension, hyperlipidemia.

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Panax ginseng

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Indicated for cancer, infection, auto-immunity, fatigue, stress. For hyper/hypoestrogenism.

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Passiflora Incarnata

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Insomnia, nervousness, restlessness

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Pausinystalia Yohimbe

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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

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Alterative and lymphatic. For lymphadenopathy and mastitis. OA, RA, rheumatism.

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Piper methysticum

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For anxiety, neuralgia, interstitial cystitis, leprosy, gout

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Piscidia erythrina

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Insomnia, pain

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Plantar major

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Demulcent and vulnerably. For mucilage effect in skin, gI tract, urinary tract, lungs

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Podophyllum

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Antineoplastic and antiviral. Cholagogue. Cathartic. Really not safe internally.

106
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Prunus Serotina

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Relaxing expectorant for spasmodic, dry cough

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Prunus Pygeum

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5-alpha reductase inhibitor for BPH and prostatitis. Prune that Piggy prostate

108
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Pulsatilla vulgaris

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Pain, amenorrhea, insomnia, headache

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Quercus Rubra

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Astringent, styptic, antiseptic. For anal issues. Weeping eczema. As a douche. Internally for diarrhea, IBD, rectal bleeding

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Rauwolfia serpentina

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Hypotensive bc it depletes catecholamines.

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Rhamnus

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Catharticc for atonic constipation

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Rhodiola Rosea

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Adaptogenic and antidepressant. For suppressed immune system and cancer. For depression

113
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Rosmarinus officinalis

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Antimicrobial circulator stimulant, coutner-irritant. For myalgias, CV insufficiency (dementia), hypotensive headaches. Enhances liver detox

114
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Rubus Idaeus

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RUB US THIS DAY OUR PREGNANT UTERUS. For diarrhea. Aphthous ulcers, wounds

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Rumex crispus

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For atonic constipation skin issues, acne

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Salix alba

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Anti-inflammatory, analgesic for pain, IC, lower UTI, OA, RA, gout

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Salvia officinalis

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Topical gargle for throat stuff. For menopausal hot flashes, night sweats, URTI, cystitis, post-lactation (drying up the ducts)

118
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Sambucus nigra

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Flower: Diaphoretic inflammation modulator (Flower = fever). Cooling release exterior herb. The berries are antiviral, antioxidant, antirheumatic.

119
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Sanguinaria Canadensis

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Stimulating expectorant, exchariotic, antimicrobial, sialogogue. Only for topical use for skin cancers or fungus or warts. Oral rinse for gingivitis, tickling cough, amenorrhea

120
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Schizandra chinensis

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Chronic hepatitis, liver damage fatigue, depression, insomnia

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Scutelleria Baicalensis

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For asthma, allergies, dermatitis, acute infections, Pain, ADHD, HBV, cancer.

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Scutellaria lateriflora

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Insomnia, anxiety, pain, fasciculations, arrhythmias

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Selenicereus grandiflorus

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Anti-arrhythmic, inotrope, diuretic. Useful in CHF, angina, prostatits, kidney congestion, dysmenorrhea, tinnitus

124
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Serenoa Repens

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5-alpha reductase inhibitor for BPH and impotence.

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Silybum Marianum

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Hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, prevents cholelithiasis. Good for skin conditions like psoriasis.

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Smilax spp

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For chronic dermatitis, psoriasis, gout, cancer, OA, RA

127
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Solidago spp

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Topical for wounds, for URI with catarrh including allergies, influenza, flatulence. Cystitis, urethritis, dysuria, anuria, amenorrhea.

128
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Symphytum officinale

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Inflammation of lungs and GI tract. Stops bleeding. Helps heal wounds

129
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Tanacetum parthenium

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For migraines, RA, toothaches

130
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Tanacetum Vulgare

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For parasites and worms. Amenorrhea. gingivitis

131
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Taraxacum official

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Leaf is diuretic, antiviral, choleretic. For UTI, urolithiasis, for edema. Root is bitter, hepatoprotective, anti inflammatory. For poor digestion.

132
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Theobroma Cacao

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Tx bronchial smooth muscle spasms, HTN, anxiety

133
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Thuja occidnetalis

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Topical for warts. Internal for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, incontinence, enuresis.

134
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Thymus vulgaris

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For gastroenteritis, virus/bacterial infection, asthma, pertussis, IBS, TB. Topical for myalgias, headaches, sprains, strains

135
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Tilea europa

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Topical in a bath for anxiety, hypertension, dermatitis, pruritus. Will calm heat. Internally for restlessness, migraines, headaches, hypertension, arteriosclerosis.

136
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Tribulus terrestris

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Sex hormone enhancer. Negative chronotropic. For infertility and impotence, low libido, coronary artery dz

137
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Trifolium Pratense

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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

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For dry cough, URI. GI inflammation

139
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Ulmus Rubra

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For GI inflammation, diarrhea, GERD, IBS, IBD. For LOWER UTI, interstitial cystitis, for sore throat.

140
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Urtica dioica

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Leaf is diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, galactogogue. Seed is nephroprotective. Root is prostatic tonic.

141
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Usnea Barbata

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Strong antimicrobial, anti fungal, anti-inflammatory

142
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Vaccinium Myrtillus

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Antioxidant and venotonic. For diabetic retinopathy, varicosities. UTI. E. Coli enteritis (and diarrhea/constipation)

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Valeriana officinali

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Hypnotic for anxiety and pain, smooth muscle spasm

144
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Veratrum album

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Used for hypertension, gout, convulsions. NOT SAFE

145
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Verbascum thapsus

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Demulcent specific to the lungs. Asthma, cold, tb. Any cough. Cystitis too.

146
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Verbena officinalis

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Anovulation, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis. Lactation issues of any kind. Low progesterone. HEPATITIS.

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Viburnum opulus

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For dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, PMS, opiate withdrawals

148
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Vinca Major

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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

149
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Viscum album

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Hypotensive, anti tumor, cerebral circulatory. Injected for cancer. Used internally for too much UP (HTN, HA, vertigo, epilepsy, tachycardia)

150
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Vitex agnus castus

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Pituitary balancing, galactogogue, emmenagogue, uterine tonic. For PMS, hyperprolactinemia, an ovulation, ovarian cysts

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Withania Somnifera

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Adaptogen and immune modulator. Relaxing expectorant, aphrodisiac, sedative. Enhances cognition

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Zingiber officinalis

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Digestive stimulant. Carminative. Tx parasites. Tx motion sickness, inflammation. Nausea/vomiting. Arthritis.

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