Bot Practical NMT 200 Flashcards
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Rationale for Hepatics
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- promote hepatocyte regeneration
- promote bile production and flow
- reduce inflammation of the liver
- support detoxification of the liver
- improve overall liver function
2
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Rationale for Alterative
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- improve the function of liver and kidney to remove metabolic waste and toxins
- stimulate lymphatic flow = decrease lymphatic congestion
3
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Rationale for bitters
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- stimulates digestive function, stimulates the production of digestive enzymes and bile -> improving nutrient absorption and decrease bloating and indigestion
- support liver and gallbladder function -> aiding detoxification
4
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Rationale for hepatoprotective
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- protect liver cells from damage leading to better overall liver health
- enhance the liver’s ability to regenerate
- improve the body’s ability to eliminate waste and toxins
5
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Rationale for endocrine modulators
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- help regulate hormone production, secretion, and balance
- support endocrine system’s ability to adapt to stress
6
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Rationale for astringent
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- reduce inflammation and promote wound healing
- creating a protective barrier over tissues
7
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Rationale for carminative
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- helps relax GI tract, reduce bloating
- enhance digestive function by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes
- provide calming effect -> supporting the gut-brain connection
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Rationale for diuretics
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- increase urine production leading to eliminate excess water, sodium, and toxins -> decrease swelling and bloating
- reducing fluid retention
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Rationale for adaptogen
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- help the body adapt to stress by balancing cortisol levels
- support energy levels, reduce fatigue, and promote mental clarity
- improve immune functions
10
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Rationale for nervine
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- supports nervous system by promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, increase mood, and manage stress
- help increase sleep by calming the mind
- provide relief from nervous irritability or emotional distress
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Rationale for sedative
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- help calm nervous system, reduce anxiety and stress
- induce a tranquil state, to help with falling asleep and sleep quality
- soothing effect on the mind and body -> increase relaxation
12
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Rationale for immune stimulant
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- enhance body’s immune system by increasing production and activity of WBC
- improve overall immune function
- decrease chances of secondary infections and promote fast recovery
13
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Rationale for anti-inflammatory
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- reduce inflammation, alleviate pain and swelling
- help manage inflammatory conditions
- reducing flare-ups
14
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Hepatics
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- barberry
- burdock
- peony
- gentian
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Alterative
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- barberry
- burdock
- peony
16
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Bitter
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- Gentian
- barberry
17
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hepatoprotective
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- milk thistle
- schisandra
18
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adaptogen
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- ashwagandha
- korean red ginseng
- siberian ginseng
- rhodiola
- astragalus
- chagga
- turkey tail
- reishi
19
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carminative
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- ginger
- cinnamon
- turmeric
20
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anti-inflammatory
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- turmeric
21
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hepatic + laxative
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burdock
yellowdock
22
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hepatic + carminative
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gentian
23
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endocrine modulator
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- cinnamon
- bitter melon
- barberry
- burdock
- ashwaganda
- rhodiola
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astringent
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hibiscus
25
diuretics
dandelion leaf
26
nervine
- passionflower
- skullcap
- lavendar
27
sedative
- california poppy
- valerian
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immune stimulant
- astragalus
- panax ginseng
- panax quinquefolius