Botanical Medicine Flashcards
What is the principle behind hemostatics mechanism of action?
They are astringent
What is the specificity of seat for Geranium maculatum?
GU tract + GI tract
What did the eclectics mix with Erigeron canadensis to form a classic hemostatic?
Cinnamomum aromaticum
What is the action of Achillea millefolium?
(Yarrow) Hemostatic
What are the uses studied for Ankaferd blood stopper?
Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage
and
Anterior epistaxis
When might a blood builder be appropriate?
In individuals who have lost a significant amount of blood
and
In individuals with anemia
Which part of Urtica dioica is most indicated for its blood building properties?
(Stinging Nettle) Root
(T or F?) The iron content of Rumex crispus depends largely on the iron content in the soil.
True
What is an indication of Rumex crispus?
(Yellow Dock) Liver congestion, chronic skin conditions, constipation
Which part of Rumex crispus is important to omit in medicinal preparations and why?
Leaf; high oxalic acid concentrations
When is Taraxacum officinale contraindicated?
(Dandelion) Bile duct obstruction
What effect did Taraxacum officinale have on blood parameters in a mouse study?
(Dandelion) Increased WBC and RBC count
Which constituent of Angelica sinensis do we attribute its antispasmodic effects?
(Dong Quai) Volatile oils
What are some indications of Angelica sinensis other than its blood building effects?
(Dong Quai) Dysmenorrhea, hormonal regulation
Which of the following actions is NOT associated with Grifola frondosa?
Antimicrobial
Antispasmodic
Antidiabetic
Anti-cancer
(Maitake) Antispasmodic
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of anticoagulant herbs?
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Fibrinolytic
- Decreases platelet aggregation
- Pro-oxidant effects
Pro-oxidant effects
What are the “4Gs” of the anticoagulant herbs?
Ginseng, ginger, garlic and ginkgo
Which is a contraindication for Panax ginseng?
Long-term use in combination with caffeine may result in hypertension
and
High use of fungicides and pesticides may contaminate the plant
According to a study by Jin, Red ginseng extract is beneficial in
Individuals with high risk for thrombotic disease
Which herb should be avoided by those on warfarin therapy?
Panax ginseng
What are the actions of Ginkgo biloba?
Antithrombotic
Antioxidant
Increases blood flow
Which of the following is NOT an action of Allium sativa?
- Fibrinolytic activity
- Platelet aggregation inhibitor
- Antimicrobial
- Increases blood flow
Increases blood flow
(T or F?) Zingiber officinale is widely used and poses no threats to individuals who are on anticoagulant therapy.
False
Which of the following is a concern with the use of coumarin-containing herbs?
- They grow amongst mold and are associated with mycotoxicity
- There are no concerns with coumarin-containing herbs
- They can form dicoumarol which is an anticoagulant
- They are derivatives of warfarin
They can form dicoumarol which is an anticoagulant
