Botanical Medicine and Homeopathic Remedies for Pulmonary Conditions Flashcards
Foeniculum vulgare
(Fennel)
Actions
Actions: Antispasmodic, bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory, carminative, galactagogue, mild bitter
Ammi visnaga
(Khella)
actions
Vasodilator, bronchodilator, antitussive, urinary tract antispasmodic
Coleus forskoli
Coleus
actions
increases intracellular cAMP which relaxes smooth muscles in the vasculature and bronchial tree.
Ephedra sinensis
Ma Huang
Actions
Alpha and beta adrenergic agonist, releases norepinephrine from sympathetic neurons,
decongestant, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, bronchodilator, increases heart rate, diaphoretic, diuretic
Lobelia inflata
Puke Weed, Indian Tobacco
Actions
Diffusive, relaxant
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
actions
Expectorant, spasmolytic, antibacterial, bronchodilator, antioxidant
Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop
Actions
Actions: Antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, antitussive
Ligusticum porter or grayi
Osha Bear Medicine/ Oshala
Actions
Actions: Expectorant, stimulating, warming, anti-microbial, immune stimulating, bitter
Inula helenium
Elecampane
Actions
Actions: expectorant, antitussive, diaphoretic, stomachic, antibacterial, bitter
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel
Indications
bronchoconstriction, flatulence, colic, spasmodic GI pains, modulates spasms related to purgative use, asthma
Ammi visnaga
Khella
Indication
Asthma, angina pectoris, passage of urinary calculi
Coleus forskoli
Coleus
Indication
Asthma, angina, HTN, eye conditions, thyroid conditions, and skin conditions
Lobelia inflata
Puke Weed, Indian Tobacco
Indication
asthma, muscle spasm, angina
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
Indications
Indications: Used for infectious respiratory, urinary conditions, bronchitis, whooping cough, and upper respiratory inflammation
Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop
Indication
Infectious respiratory and digestive conditions, chronic low-grade fever, rapid and flooding pulse, children
Ligusticum porter or grayi
Osha Bear Medicine/ Oshala
Indications
Sore throat, colds, flus, bronchitis, sinus congestion with dull headache,
Inula helenium
Elecampane
Indications
Irritating bronchial cough, deep lung conditions, pneumonia, fight off MRSA and M, tuberculosis
Grindelia spp.
Gumweed
Actions
antispasmodic, expectorant, hypotensive, bitter
Grindelia spp.
Gumweed
Indications
Poison oak or ivy
Asclepias tuberosa
Pleurisy Root
Actions
expectorant, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, decreases inflammation
Asclepias tuberosa
Pleurisy Root
Indications
Bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, and dry fever states with painful breathing
Allium sativum
Garlic
Actions
antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antiparasitic, antifungal, supports immune function, spares lactobacillus, synergist to antibiotic meds
Allium sativum
Garlic
Indications
Bronchitis and pneumonia
Prunus serotina
Cherry Bark
Actions
Antitussive, expectorant, antispasmodic, nervine, astringent, bitter
Prunus serotina
Cherry Bark
Indications
Spasmodic cough
Verbascum Thapsus
Mullien
Actions
Expectorant, antimicrobial, demulcent, anodyne
Verbascum Thapsus
Mullien
Indications
Dry, hacking coughs or wet, productive coughs (amphoteric)
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice Root
Actions
Demulcent, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-allergenic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator, tonic to lungs, antitussive, antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice Root
Indications
Soothes mucous membranes; bronchitis, lung infections, dyspnea from asthma, COPD
Tussilago farfara
Coltsfoot
Actions
Diffusive expectorant, sedative, antispasmodic, demulcent, CV stimulant
Tussilago farfara
Coltsfoot
Indications
Dry, spasmodic cough, chronic lung diseases such as emphysema, recovery from smoking
Marubium vulgare
Horehound
Actions
Stimulating expectorant, bitter, diaphoretic/diuretic
Marubium vulgare
Horehound
Indication
Copious discharge of mucus in the lungs and laryngitis
Pelargonium sidoides
Umckalaobo
Actions
Immunomodulatory, antiviral, antibacterial
Pelargonium sidoides
Umckalaobo
Indications
Bronchitis, common cold
Hedera helix
Ivy
Actions
Mucolytic, spasmolytic, bronchodilatory, anti-inflammatory
Hedera helix
Ivy
Indications
Inflammatory conditions of the lung, spasmodic cough, bronchitis, asthma, COPD
Marubium vulgare
Horehound
Caution/Contraindication
Caution: large doses will cause diarrhea due to overstimulation of GI secretions and motility (bitter)
Asclepias tuberosa
Pleurisy Root
Cautions/Contraindication
Cautions: cardiac conditions due to cardiac glycosides in it
Pregnancy
Grindelia spp.
Gumweed
Cautions/Contraindication
Irritating to kidney in high doses, kidney disease, or severe cardiovascular disease
Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop
Cautions/Contraindication
Essential oil ingested can cause seizures
Pregnancy
Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
Cautions/Contraindication
Essential oil can cause abdominal pain and temporary collapse
Pregnancy
Lobelia inflata
Puke Weed, Indian Tobacco
Cautions/Contraindication
Overdose causes vomiting
Ephedra sinensis
Ma Huang
Cautions/Contraindication
Death due to overdose
Ammi visnaga
Khella
Cautions/Contraindication
Pregnancy
Lachesis
Left-sided complaints
Chatty and talk to much about themselves
Intense emotions: jealousy, anger, suspicion,
Worse: pressure, things round their neck, heat, sleep, at night, first waking, after discharge
Discharge: outpouring of energy, talking, bleeding, emotions, excessive amounts
Bloated, fullness, cyanosis
DDx: asthma, coronary artery dx, cardiomyopathy endocarditis, palpation, valvular dx, pericardial effusion, sepsis, menopause
Naja
Left-sided complaints
Emotional state: Dwells on unimportant or minor things, rumination, feeling of failure, flighty, anxiety, likable, restless, has good intentions but things don’t turn out okay
Worse: night, pressure, talking or walking
Heart is beating but not working, suffocating feeling
DDX:
Sciatic nerve entrapment
neurological complaints with palpitation
Valvular defects with palpitations
Brothrops
Emotional state: closed off, depressed, lack interest, rigidity, stubbornness,
Aphasias: not being able to say a word
DDx: HTN or diabetes with eye bleeding Stroke Clotting disorder Surgery with aphasia after
Phosphorus
Bleeding is bright red
Cold descend to the lungs, throat and chest are weak spots
Emotional state: open, bubbly, gullible, excitable but then move into a state where they are weakened and closed off
DDx:
Asthma
Palpitation
Bronchitis and pneumonia
Lobelia inflata
Severe anxiety compared to condition severity
Lung sounds are normal but pt is panicked
DDx:
Asthma that comes on suddenly with sweating, nausea, vomiting
SOB on exertion
Sambucas Nigra
Sx in the middle of the night, with cyanosis, and sweating
Nasal congestion that prevents breathing causing bluish color
DDx:
Asthma at night and sweating
Upper respiratory tract and nose
Dulcamara
Respiratory complaints that are brought on or worsened with cold or damp weather
Respiratory probs alternating with skin problems
Ipecacuanha
Stridor
Sx happen at the same time
Suffocated and gagging with cough insistent then feel nauseous from cough
Hemorrhage with other sx: cough,
Better: open air, sitting up, coughing up something
Worse: warm room, early evening
Vomiting doesn’t help
Face stiffnes up when they cough and it turns red or blue
DDx:
respiratory issues with nausea and vomiting
Asthma
Asthmatic bronchitis
Spongia Tosta
Dry, tickling cough
Palpitation
Clearing throat
Hoarseness, sore throat
Worse: at night before 12pm, worse cold
Cough when looking up or touching the throat
Better: cough better eating or drinking warm things
Dry cough that arises from the pit of the throat that sounds like a seal bark or saw going through wood
DDx:
Asthma
Acute cough
Cardiovascular disease with dry cough
Arsenicum album
Better: Sitting upright, ailments better with cold
Worse: 12-2AM, cold
Fear: Health anxiety, death
Insecure, vulnerable, restless
Asthma, chest pain, CHF, bronchitis, lung disorders
Chilly
Remedy to ease anxiety of death (while dying)
