Bot Med Wk 11 - UTI Flashcards
1
Q
What are the key botanical actions for treating UTIs?
A
antimicrobial
astringent
vulneray
demulcent
immuno-stimulant
2
Q
Name 3 strong antimicrobial herbs for UTIs
A
- bearberry
- juniper
- goldenseal
3
Q
Which antimicrobial herb is also astringent?
A
Bearberry
4
Q
What are 3 vulnerary herbs for urinary tract healing?
A
- cornsilk
- horsetail
- comfrey
5
Q
Name 3 demulcent herbs for UTIs
A
- cornsilk
- couch grass
- marshmallow root
6
Q
What are 3 immune-stimulating herbs
A
- echinacea
- astragalus
- american ginseng
7
Q
How does TCM view most acute UTIs?
A
heat or damp-heat in the urinary bladder
8
Q
what is the TCM treatment principle for acute UTIs?
A
clear damp-heat from the UB
9
Q
What is the TCM principle for recurrent UTIs
A
nourish kidney Qi, wei Qi, and blood
