Bot Med Quiz Flashcards
Nettles
Urtica dioica
ALTERATIVE, ADAPTOGEN
“builder, destroyer”
chlorogenic acid (herb), ACH/histamine/serotonin (hairs)
INDICATIONS: HAIR LOSS, mucus, diarrhea, swelling, edema, ALLERGIES, ARTHRITIS
Yellow Dock
Rumex crispus
ALTERATIVE
emodin (laxative)
constipation, liver dz, eczema, psoriasis, chronic, dry coughs
Oregon Grape
Mahonia aquafolium
ALTERATIVE
moistening, moving, stimulating
BERBERINE (leaves) - ANTI-MICROBIAL
INDICATIONS: bacterial diarrhea, intestinal parasites, GIARDIA
Better in subacute or chronic conditions, not active infx
Burdock
Arctium lappa (sunflower family) ALTERATIVE
INULIN (root)
INDICATIONS: dry skin d/o, menopause, PMS, arthritis, DM, lymph congestion, UTI, urinary irritation, hyperglycemia
Red Clover
Trifolium pratense (pea family) ALTERATIVE
INDICATIONS: HOT FLASHES, CYSTIC GLANDS, WHOOPING COUGH
Alfalfa
Medicago sativa (pea family) NUTRITIVE, ALTERATIVE, PHYTOESTROGEN
INDICATIONS: poor nutrition/digestion, coffee substitue, BPH
CONTRAINDICATIONS: sprouts w/ SLE
Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabra (pea family) ADAPTOGEN
HARMONIZER in formulas
INDICATIONS: cankers, gastritis, ulceration, bronchitis, UTI, PCOS, hepatitis
CONTRAINDICATIONS: HTN (unless DGL w/ glycyrrhizin removed), can cause HYPOKALEMIA
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Ocimum sanctum (mint family) ADAPTOGEN
“MOTHER MEDICINE OF NATURE”
Physical/mental performance, FERTILITY ENHANCEMENT
Increased stamina of swimming rats
Siberian Ginseng
Eleutherococcus senticosus
ADAPTOGEN
Protective spines
Increase stamina, mental performance, stress adaptation, T-cell activation, prevent infx (HSV)
Yellow Gentian
Gentiana lutea
very little tannin, gentiopicrin (bitter)
Malaria
Centaury, Feverwort
Centaurium spp.
bitter
kind, quiet, gentle people who are overanxious to serve others and tax their strength doing so
Wormwood
Artemisia absinthium
thujone (alpha more toxic than beta)
- blocks GABA receptors in brain
- similar action to THC
integration of physical/emotional levels
breaking cycles of destructive behavior
balance bitter and sweet in life
survivor plant
Hops
Humulus lupulus
AROMATIC BITTER
wolf plant
vine grows like nervous system
phytoestrogen
lupulin
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
AROMATIC BITTER
vulnerary, used by soldiers
GU conditions (urinary irritation, chronic UTI, urinary incontinence)
extreme vulnerability to others/environment, easily depleted or overly absorbent of negativity
contains beta-thujone
wounded warrior, wounded healer
Thuja
Thuja occidentalis
Thuja preserves the vital force
Balances two world (health/dz, life/death)
Prevents insults from vaccines, drugs, viruses
BALANCE
remove warts
Poke Root
Phytolacca spp.
berries not edible, can be used as ink
antiviral protein (PAP)
many indications came from provings
diphtheria
worn-out nursing mothers, flabby obese teenagers
Cleavers
Galium aparine
dysuria, UTI
can stick to you
Ceanothus
Ceanothus americanus
hepatitis, cirrhosis, splenomegaly w/ malaria
make bandages out of them
Cinnamon
Cinnamomum spp.
bark used
obstetrical hemorrhages
synergist in GI formulas
hypoglycemic
Slippery Elm
Ulmus rubra
demulcent
mucilage
gastritis, ulcers, pharyngitis
Peppermint
Mentha piperita
menthol
flatulence, IBS, n/v, dyspepsia
contraindicated in GERD
more intense flavor and action than spearmint
more anesthetic property
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
more soothing to stomach than peppermint
not as strong a carminative
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, osteoarthritis
inhibition of COX-2, 5-LOX, IL-1, TNF
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
antispasmodic, galactagogue, eyewash, phytoestrogen (@ menopause)
mod carminative/expectorant
Anise
Pimpinella anisum
strong expectorant
Chamomille
Matricaria chamomilla
relaxant, nervous irritability
irritable, disobedient child
Cascara
Rhamnus purshiana
Emodin
irritant laxative -> stimulates Auerbach’s plexus
chronic use -> melanosis coli
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
aloe gel -> bulking agent
aloe resin -> strong laxative
42s (Artemesia absinthium, aloe vera resin)
Milk Thistle
Silybum marianum
ADAPTOGEN
hepatoprotective, lipotropic
phytosterols in seeds
spares glutathione, regenerates liver cells
Hep C
Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
diuretic (leaves are potassium-sparing)
liver/gb
geographic tongue
root -> liver
leaves -> kidney
important in CM
Chicory
Cichorium intybus
leaves - nutritive
root - alterative
cholagogue, hepatoprotectant
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antagonist of PAF, carminative, stimulant
natural antibiotic
curcumin -> anti-inflammatory
Schisandra
Schisandra chinensis
ADAPTOGEN
liver tonic, hepatoprotective, anxiolytic
reduces liver enzymes
Hawthorn
Crataegus
Connects heart and spirit, doorway to the underworld/upper world; balancing
Red berries
ACTIONS: CARDIOTONIC, peripheral vasodilation, relaxation, hypotensive
INDICATIONS: pts who are not grounded or too ground w/ circulatory problems
Uva-ursi (bearberry)
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
chronic irritation of the bladder, UTI
arbutin (anti-microbial)
Marshmallow
Althea officinale
Lobelia
Lobelia inflata
puke weed
fixed, pinpoint pupils
archetypal diffusive
popularized by Samuel Thompson
normalizing effect on vital force
Psyllium
Plantago ovata
increase passage time in diarrhea
decrease passage time in constipation
hyperlipidemia, poorly controlled DM
Flaxseed
Linum usitatissimum
Greater celandine
Chelidonium majus
eyewash, jaundice, GB/liver d/o
anti-microbial
low dose herb
Artichoke
Cynara Scolymus
GB/liver activities
indigestion, bile stimulation, sluggish liver
Cayenne
Capsicum annuum
capsaicin
stimulates release of neurotransmitters from C-fiber neurons -> depletion of substance P
archetypal diffusive
external -> counter-irritant
internal -> circulation stimulant
Fringe Tree
Chionanthus virginicus
alterative
endangered
