BOT200-Diabetes Flashcards

1
Q

Key actions for diabetes?

A
  1. endocrine modulator
  2. bitter
  3. alterative
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Primary action?
secondary action?
Others to consider?

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  1. Endocrine modulator + alterative
  2. diuretic, hepatic, carminative
  3. Astringent, circulatory
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Endocrine modulato herbs (insulin specific) (7)

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Cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia)
Berberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Golden thread (Coptis sinensis)
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Goat’s Rue (Galega officinalis)
Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)

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Hepatic herbs (3)?

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Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Barberry (berberis vulgaris)
Bitter melon

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5
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Diuretic herbs?

A

nettle + dandelion

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Astringent herbs?

A

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Tangerine Peel (Citrus reticulate)

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7
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Circulatory herbs? (2)

A

turmeric + cinnamon

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Carminative herbs?

A

Turmeric (curcuma longa)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum)
Cinnamon

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9
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barberry safety?

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  • Not toxic but VERY BITTER
    • AVOID during pregnancy + lactation (Preg C, Last SD)
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Cinnamon safety?

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  • safe in food doses < 5 g
    • Generally CI in pregnancy + lactation!
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Goats rue safety?

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  • will augment effects of other hypoglycaemic agents
    • safety rating during pregnancy + lactation not established
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Bitter melon safety?

A
  • Safe + considered food (asian cuisines)
    • potential to cause hypoglycaemic events
    • consumption > 2-3 of fruit → GI pain + diarrhea
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13
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Tangerine Peel safety?

A

not known
Preg B, Lact A

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14
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Gymnema safety?

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may cause hypoglycemias when combined with diabetic meds (caution)

Preg C, lact C

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15
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Dandelion leaf safety?

A

Allergic reaction w/ people sensitive asteraceae family

Preg B, Lact C

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16
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Nettle leaf safety?

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May interact w/ diabetic meds

Preg B, lact C

17
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Wolfiporia cocos safety?

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may cause dizziness

Preg C , Lact C