Bot Med Quiz

Question 1

Nettles

Answer 1

Urtica dioica
ALTERATIVE, ADAPTOGEN
“builder, destroyer”

chlorogenic acid (herb), ACH/histamine/serotonin (hairs)

INDICATIONS: HAIR LOSS, mucus, diarrhea, swelling, edema, ALLERGIES, ARTHRITIS

Question 2

Yellow Dock

Answer 2

Rumex crispus
ALTERATIVE

emodin (laxative)

constipation, liver dz, eczema, psoriasis, chronic, dry coughs

Question 3

Oregon Grape

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Burdock

Answer 4

Arctium lappa (sunflower family)
ALTERATIVE

INULIN (root)

INDICATIONS: dry skin d/o, menopause, PMS, arthritis, DM, lymph congestion, UTI, urinary irritation, hyperglycemia

Question 5

Red Clover

Answer 5

Trifolium pratense (pea family)
ALTERATIVE

INDICATIONS: HOT FLASHES, CYSTIC GLANDS, WHOOPING COUGH

Question 6

Alfalfa

Answer 6

Medicago sativa (pea family)
NUTRITIVE, ALTERATIVE, PHYTOESTROGEN

INDICATIONS: poor nutrition/digestion, coffee substitue, BPH

CONTRAINDICATIONS: sprouts w/ SLE

Question 7

Licorice

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Answer 8

Ocimum sanctum (mint family)
ADAPTOGEN

“MOTHER MEDICINE OF NATURE”

Physical/mental performance, FERTILITY ENHANCEMENT

Increased stamina of swimming rats

Question 9

Siberian Ginseng

Answer 9

Eleutherococcus senticosus
ADAPTOGEN

Protective spines

Increase stamina, mental performance, stress adaptation, T-cell activation, prevent infx (HSV)

Question 10

Yellow Gentian

Answer 10

Gentiana lutea

very little tannin, gentiopicrin (bitter)

Malaria

Question 11

Centaury, Feverwort

Answer 11

Centaurium spp.

bitter

kind, quiet, gentle people who are overanxious to serve others and tax their strength doing so

Question 12

Wormwood

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Hops

Answer 13

Humulus lupulus
AROMATIC BITTER
wolf plant

vine grows like nervous system

phytoestrogen

lupulin

Question 14

Yarrow

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Thuja

Answer 15

Thuja occidentalis

Thuja preserves the vital force
Balances two world (health/dz, life/death)
Prevents insults from vaccines, drugs, viruses

BALANCE

remove warts

Question 16

Poke Root

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Cleavers

Answer 17

Galium aparine

dysuria, UTI

can stick to you

Question 18

Ceanothus

Answer 18

Ceanothus americanus

hepatitis, cirrhosis, splenomegaly w/ malaria

make bandages out of them

Question 19

Cinnamon

Answer 19

Cinnamomum spp.
bark used

obstetrical hemorrhages

synergist in GI formulas

hypoglycemic

Question 20

Slippery Elm

Answer 20

Ulmus rubra
demulcent

mucilage

gastritis, ulcers, pharyngitis

Question 21

Peppermint

Answer 21

Mentha piperita

menthol

flatulence, IBS, n/v, dyspepsia

contraindicated in GERD

more intense flavor and action than spearmint
more anesthetic property

Question 22

Spearmint

Answer 22

Mentha spicata

more soothing to stomach than peppermint
not as strong a carminative

Question 23

Ginger

Answer 23

Zingiber officinale

motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, osteoarthritis

inhibition of COX-2, 5-LOX, IL-1, TNF

Question 24

Fennel

Answer 24

Foeniculum vulgare

antispasmodic, galactagogue, eyewash, phytoestrogen (@ menopause)

mod carminative/expectorant

Question 25

Anise

Answer 25

Pimpinella anisum strong expectorant

Question 26

Chamomille

Answer 26

Matricaria chamomilla relaxant, nervous irritability irritable, disobedient child

Question 27

Cascara

Answer 27

Rhamnus purshiana Emodin irritant laxative -> stimulates Auerbach's plexus chronic use -> melanosis coli

Question 28

Aloe Vera

Answer 28

Aloe vera aloe gel -> bulking agent aloe resin -> strong laxative 42s (Artemesia absinthium, aloe vera resin)

Question 29

Milk Thistle

Answer 29

Silybum marianum ADAPTOGEN hepatoprotective, lipotropic phytosterols in seeds spares glutathione, regenerates liver cells Hep C

Question 30

Dandelion

Answer 30

Taraxacum officinale diuretic (leaves are potassium-sparing) liver/gb geographic tongue root -> liver leaves -> kidney important in CM

Question 31

Chicory

Answer 31

Cichorium intybus leaves - nutritive root - alterative cholagogue, hepatoprotectant

Question 32

Turmeric

Answer 32

Curcuma longa anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antagonist of PAF, carminative, stimulant natural antibiotic curcumin -> anti-inflammatory

Question 33

Schisandra

Answer 33

Schisandra chinensis ADAPTOGEN liver tonic, hepatoprotective, anxiolytic reduces liver enzymes

Question 34

Hawthorn

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Uva-ursi (bearberry)

Answer 35

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi chronic irritation of the bladder, UTI arbutin (anti-microbial)

Question 36

Marshmallow

Answer 36

Althea officinale

Question 37

Lobelia

Answer 37

Lobelia inflata puke weed fixed, pinpoint pupils archetypal diffusive popularized by Samuel Thompson normalizing effect on vital force

Question 38

Psyllium

Answer 38

Plantago ovata increase passage time in diarrhea decrease passage time in constipation hyperlipidemia, poorly controlled DM

Question 39

Flaxseed

Answer 39

Linum usitatissimum

Question 40

Greater celandine

Answer 40

Chelidonium majus eyewash, jaundice, GB/liver d/o anti-microbial low dose herb

Question 40

Artichoke

Answer 40

Cynara Scolymus GB/liver activities indigestion, bile stimulation, sluggish liver

Question 41

Cayenne

Answer 41

Capsicum annuum capsaicin stimulates release of neurotransmitters from C-fiber neurons -> depletion of substance P archetypal diffusive external -> counter-irritant internal -> circulation stimulant

Question 42

Fringe Tree

Answer 42

Chionanthus virginicus alterative endangered