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Botanical Medicine Flashcards

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi action

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(Antimicrobial)

Action: Antimicrobial, astringent, tonify

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi indications

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Indications: UTI, oozing tissues, urinary tract with pain and bloody/mucous secretions. Weight and dragging in the loins and perineum. Chronic irritation of the bladder, with pain, tenesmus, and catarrhal discharge.

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi contraindications

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Pregnancy

Long term use (high tannins)

Toxic in high doses

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Usnea barbata actions

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(Antimicrobial)

  • Moderate astringent and hemostatic
  • Mild relaxant to smooth muscle immunomodulating
  • Breaks down biofilms
  • Synergistic potentiation of clarithromycin
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Usnea barbata indications

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Microbial infections

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Usnea barbata contraindications

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  • CI: Pregnancy
  • Caution: May cause contact dermatitis.
  • Absorbs heavy metals, should only be collected in pristine areas
  • *Toxicity**: Purified usnic acid found to be hepatotoxic
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Juniperus communis actions

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(Antimicrobial)

  • Diuretic (irritating)
  • Carminative
  • Antispasmodic
  • Tussive
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Juniperus communis indications

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GU: Stimulating urinary antimicrobial. Historically used to treat chronic, atonic conditions. Stimulating volatile constituents makes it a diuretic. Most indicated in atonic, chronic congestive states. In renal insufficiency as long as inflammation is not present. Nephritis to restore normal kidney functions.

GI: Volatile oils create a carminative and antiseptic effect. Volatile oils + tannins exert anti-inflammatory actions. Anti-inflammatory + carminative + bitter actions good for stimulating appetite.

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Juniperus communis contraindicaitons

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Long term use (limit 4-6 weeks)

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Chimaphila umbellata

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Pipsissewa

(Lymphagogue)

Action: Astringent, alterative, tonic, diuretic, antibacterial, analgesic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antiseptic, lymphagogue

Indication: Remove “congealed fluids” (pus, catarrh, sediment in urine). Moves fluids, clears lymph congestion. More alterative and lymphatic effect than uva-ursi.

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Gallium aparine

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Cleavers

(Lymphagogue)

Action: Lymphagogue, Diuretic, Nutritive, Vulnerary, Refrigerant

Indication: Hot irritant, lymphadenopathy, tonsillitis, nodular growths under the skin, painful urinary tract conditions, kidney and bladder inflammation

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Vaccinium macrocarpon

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Cranberry

(Anti-inflammatory)

Action: Urinary antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, prevents adhesion of bacteria to the urinary epithelium, astringent

Indication: UTI prevention and treatment

Contraindication: May increase blood thinning effects of warfarin

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Hibiscus sabdariffa

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(Anti-inflammatory)

Action: Urinary tract anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial/anti-biofilm invitro, hypotensive, reduces cholesterol

Indication: Urinary tract inflammation or infection, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, recurrence of UTI

Contraindication: Large doses in early pregnancy

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Solidago spp.

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Goldenrod

(Diuretic)

Action: Hemostatic, diuretic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, nutriative

Indication: Cystic irritation; tenesmic urging to urinate; nocturnal urinary incontinence; renal calculi.

Contraindication:

  • Do not confuse with Marsh Horsetail (E. palustris). Similar, much larger, with toxic alkaloids
  • Use caution in harvesting, it can concentrate toxins (lead) from moist environments
  • Use with caution in kidney disease over 6 weeks use
  • Caution as silica nature may be irritating to kidney long term (over 6 weeks)
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Calendula officinalis

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(Diuretic)

Action: Vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antiseptic

Indication: Lymphatic congestion with a predilection for the chest, axilla, and inguinal crease.

Contraindication: Pregnancy, allergy to Asteraceae family

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Phyllanthus nururi

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Chanca Piedra (Stone Breaker)

(Antilithic)

Action: Diuretic, antilithic - prevents stone formation, antispasmodic

Indication: Nephrolithiasis

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Hydrangea arborescens

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(Antilithic)

Action: Diuretic, sedative, prevents stone formation

Indication: Nephrolithiasis, urinary catarrh and mucosal irritation

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Ginkgo biloba

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(Nephroproctive)

Action: increases blood flow to brain/periphery, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, benefits cognition.

Indication: Cerebrovascular insufficiency, migraines, tinnitus, vertigo, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, intermittent claudication, Raynaud’s Phenomena, diabetic ulcers, varicose veins, erectile dysfunction, altitude sickness, nephropathy

Contraindication: Pregnancy, hemophilia, blood thinning meds

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Vaccinium myrtillus

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Billberry

(Nephroproctive)

Action: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, vasoprotective, inhibits platelet aggregation, inhibits collagenase and elastase

Indication: Vascular damage and inflammation, uremic bruising

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Silybum marianum

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Milk Thistle

(Nephroproctive)

Action: hepatoprotective, hepatotonic, antihepatotoxic (particularly against aminita phalloides), nephroprotective**, bitter, galactagogue, antifibrotic effect

Indication: Liver diseases, jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis, alcoholism with fatty liver, diabetic nephropathy

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Urtica dioica seed

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(Nephroproctive)

Action: Trophorestorative

Indication: Glomerulonephritis, chronic nephritis with degeneration, chronic kidney disease

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Panax ginseng

Asian Ginseng

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(Nephroproctive)

Action: Adaptogen, tonic, stimulant, hypoglycemic, antitoxic

Indication: Weakened state due to chronic illness or chronic stress

Contraindication: Buy organic, long term use with caffeine can cause HTN, CI with MAO inhibitors

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Cordyceps sinensis

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Caterpillar Fungus

(Nephroproctive)

Action: Adaptogen, immunostimulant, antitumor, antihyperlipidemic, cardiotonic, increases endurance, nephroprotective when coadministered with aminoglycoside antibiotics, antiviral, antioxidant, aphrodisiac, circulatory stimulant, anti-asthma

Indication: Excessive tiredness, persistent cough, impotence, anemia (supports marrow)

Contraindication: Adulteration, fumigation and misidentification are a problem in the global marketplace.

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Cordyceps sinensis (Caterpillar Fungus) - Dōng Chóng Xià Cǎo

Chinese medicine actions

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Augments the Kidney and tonifies the yang: for impotence and sore and weak lower back and lower extremities from Kidney yang deficiency.

Tonifies Kidney yang, augments Lung yin

It tonifies both yin and yang in different channels

It can be used long-term

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Salvia miltiorrhiza

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Red Sage Root, Dan Shen

(Nephroproctive)

Action: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, microcirculatory protectant and regenerator

Indication: Liver inflammation and cirrhosis, nephroprotectant

Contraindication: Some may experience pruritis, stomachache and reduced appetite from tincture3, potentiates warfarin4

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Salvia miltiorrhiza
Red Sage Root, Dan Shen

Chinese Medicine Actions

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Invigorates the blood

Breaks up blood stasis

Clears heat and soothes irritability

Calms the spirit

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Rheum officinale

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(Nephroproctive)

Action: Astringent, laxative, lowers triglycerides and cholesterol, increases GFR

Indication: Constipation, renal compromise

Contraindication: Pregnancy, lactation. Leaves should not be eaten due to high oxalic acid content. Long-term use can cause electrolyte imbalance due to laxative effect.

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Rheum officinale

  • Da Huang*
  • Rheum spp.*

(Chinese perspective)

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Drains heat

Purges accumulations

Cools blood

Invigorates and dispels blood stasis

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Astragalus mongolicus

Chinese Name: Háung Qí

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(Nephroproctive)

Action: Augments the protective qi and stabilizes the exterior. Immunomodulating, promotes tissue regeneration, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, cardiotonic, helps preserve WBC counts in chemotherapy, hepatoprotective.

Indication: Gentle builder for those with low vitality, prone to frequent infections, weak tissues, and/or poor digestion. A good herb for children.

Contraindication: Autoimmune conditions, transplant rejection meds

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Puereria spp.

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Kudzu

(Nephroproctive)

Action: Down regulates NF-kappa B IL-6, TNF-alpha, and ROS production. Increased MnSOD and catalase and ameliorates mitochondrial damage.

Indication: Diabetic nephropathy

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Antimicrobial herbs (3)

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  1. Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
  2. Usnea barbata
  3. Juniperus communis
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Lymphagogue herbs (2)

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  1. Chimaphila umbellata (Pipsissewa)
  2. Gallium aparine (Cleavers)
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Anti-Inflammatory/Anti-adhesion herbs (2)

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  1. Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry)
  2. Hibiscus sabdariffa
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Diuretic herbs (4)

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  1. Solidago spp. (Goldenrod)
  2. Equisetum arvense (Horsetail)
  3. Calendula officinalis
  4. Petroselinum crispum (Parsley)
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Demulcent herbs (3)

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  1. Althea officinalis (Marshmallow)
  2. Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice Root)
  3. Zea mays (Corn Silk)
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Antilithic herbs (2)

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  1. Phyllanthus nururi (Chanca Piedra/Stone Breaker)
  2. Hydrangea arborescens
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Nephroprotectives and Restoratives (10)

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  1. Ginko
  2. Vaccinium myrtillus (billberry)
  3. Silybum marianum (Milk thistle)
  4. Urtica dioica seed
  5. Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng)
  6. Cordyceps sinensis (Caterpillar Fungus)
  7. Salvia miltiorrhiza (Red sage root, Dan Shen)
  8. Rheum officinale (Da Huang Rheum)
  9. Astragalus monolicus
  10. Puereria spp (Kudzu)

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