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NMT200 midterm (wk1-6) > bot med week 3 and 5 > Flashcards

bot med week 3 and 5 Flashcards

1
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which actions do you want for NAFLD

A

alterative and hepatic

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2
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what should the flavour of your formula be for NAFLD

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bitter and cool

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3
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what to look for in NAFLD

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constipation

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4
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primary

secondary/supportive

other actions

FOR NAFLD

A

primary: hepatic, bitter

secondar: hepatoprotective

other: carminative, laxative

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5
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herbs that are hepatics

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Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) Yellow dock (Rumex crispus) Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
Bupleurum (Bupleurum sinensis)
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Gentian (Gentian lutea)
Sweet wormwood (Artemesia annua)
Andrographis (Andrograpis paniculata)
Schisandra (Schisandra sinensis)

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6
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hepatoprotectives

A

milk thistle (Silybum marianum)

Schisandra (Schisandra sinensis)

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7
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hepatic + laxative

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Burdock (Arctium lappa)

Yellow dock (Rumex crispus)

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8
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carminative + hepatic

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Gentian (Gentiana lutea) Yarrow (Achillea millefolia)
Archangelica (Angelica archangelica)
Sweet wormood (Art. annua) (Most herbs used for gallstones)

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9
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what is a sample formula for NAFLD

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gentian (gentiana lutea)
barberry (berberis vulgaris)
peony (paeonia lactiflora)
ginger

gentian (gentiana lutea) is a hepatic and carminative, digestion, regulate blood sugar

barberry (berberis vulgaris) is a hepatic

peony (paeonia lactiflora) is a hepatic

ginger helps balance out the other cold herbs

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10
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what drug interaction for barberry/berberis vulgaris

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Berberis vulgaris may augment the effect of diabetes medications

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articum lappa is aka

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burdock

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12
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main actions of articum lappa/burdock

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Alterative, hepatic, mild laxative, nutritive.

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13
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what does burdock (articum lappa) taste like

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sweet

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14
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barberry is AKA

A

berberis vulgaris

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15
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primary actions of berberis vulgaris/barberry

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Cholagogue, antimicrobial, bitter, hepatic, anti-inflammatory, alterative, endocrine modulator (insulin).

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16
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what is the flavour of barberry

A

bitter

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17
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buplerum sinensis actions

A

Hepatic, alterative, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective.

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18
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when to avoid using bupleurum

A

in cold conditions or constitutions

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19
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gentiana lutea (gentian) primary actions

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Bitter, silagogue, hepatic

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20
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when not to use gentiana lutea

A

if have ulceration

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21
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peony is aka

A

paeonia lactiflora

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paeonia lactiflora/peony primary actions

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Female endocrine modulator, alterative, antispasmodic, mild adaptogen, mild anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, nootropic

23
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contraindications for paeonia lactiflora/peony

A

anticoagulants medications

24
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rumex crispus is aka

A

yellow dock

25
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primary actions of rumex crispus/yellow dock

A

Alterative, laxative, hepatic, astringent, mild adaptogen

26
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contraindications for yellow dock/ rumex cerispus

A

Not to be eaten fresh, potentiates other stimulating laxatives.

27
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schisandra sinensis primary actions

A

adaptogen, astringent, hepatoprotective, alterative, expectorant, nervine, parturient.

28
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schisandra contraindications

A

Mild uterine stimulant, but broadly considered safe.

29
Q

what key actions for type II diabetes

A

Endocrine modulator, Bitter, Alterative

endocrine= insulin
alterative= hepatic and diuretic

30
Q

2 herbs that are diabetes specific

A

galega officinalis (goats rue)

gymnema slyvestre

31
Q

primary
secondary
other

for T2D

A

primary: endocrine modulator, alterative

second: diuretic, hepatic, carminative

other: astringent, circulatory

32
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endocrine modulator herbs (related to insulin)

A

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) Golden thread (Coptis sinensis)
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Goat’s rue (Galega officinalis) Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)

33
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hepatic herbs

A

Burdock (Arctium lappa) Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)

34
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duretic herbs

A

Dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinalis folia)
Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica folia)

35
Q

astringent herbs

A

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Tangerine peel (Citrus reticulatae)

36
Q

circulatory herbs

A

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

37
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carminative herbs

A

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-
graecum)

38
Q

what is a good formula for t2d

A

barberry
goats rue
bitter melon
cinnamon
fenugreek

barberry (berberis vulgaris): endocrine modulator, hepatic

goats rue (galega officinalis): endocrine modulator,

bitter melon (momordica charantia): endocrine modulator, hepatic

cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum): endocrine modulator, circulatory, carminative

fenugreek (trigonella foenumgraecum): carminative

39
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cautions for when using herbs in T2D

A

With any intervention that lowers blood sugar, a hypoglycemic event is possible (though unlikely with the above combo). Advise the patient to have candy or sugary drink on hand during the start of treatment

40
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tea for T2D

A

Add a botanical tea of: Nettle leaf, citrus peel, and hibiscus

clear dampness by promoting urination and clearance through kidney (diuretic, astringent)

41
Q

combat sugar cravings (3 herbs)

A

wormwood
lobelia
passiflora

42
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tcm/bot med for nafld and t2d

A

both are damp plegm

43
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cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon) primary actions

A

Diaphoretic, astringent, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, carminative, endocrine modulator (diabetes)

44
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contraindications in cinnamonomu zeylanicum

A

Considered safe as spice used in food in doses less than 5 g.

45
Q

what does cinnamomum zeylanicum do as mechanism in T2D

A

In treating Type II diabetes, Cinnamon has been shown to facilitate glucose transport into the cell

46
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goats rue aka

A

galega officinalis

47
Q

galega officinalis (goats rue) primary actions

A

Galactagogue, hypoglycemic, diaphoretic

48
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contraindications for galega officinalis (goats rue)

A

Will augment effects of other hypoglycemic agents

49
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other use of galega officinalis (goats rue)

A

stimulate breast milk

50
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bitter melon is aka

A

momordica charantia

51
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momordica charantia (bitter melon) primary actions

A

Endocrine modulator (insulin), bitter

52
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momordica charantia (bitter melon) contradindications

A

Potential to cause hypoglycemic events. Consumption of more than 2–3 of the fruit can cause GI pain and diarrhea.

53
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best use for momordica charantia (bitter melon)

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Best used as whole cooked fruit in soups and stews (or decoctions). In the literature, ongoing consumption of approximately one fruit per day (about 25 g) shows reasonable efficacy as an effective oral hypoglycemic agent.

NMT200 midterm (wk1-6) (22 decks)

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