Botanicals (100-129) Flashcards
Juglans nigra - fruit
A: anti-parasitic
I: parasites
SE/T: contains juglone = carcinogenic?
CI: pregnancy and long-term internal usage
Intx: None
Juniper communis - fruit
A: aromatic digestive stimulant, AM, Anti-rheum
I: all things that need GI stimulation
*UTI infx and other infx
*OA/RA/myalgias
SE/T: None
CI: major liver disease, over large broken skin
Pregnancy and long-term in large dosages
Intx: None
Larrea tridentata - leaf/flower
A: anti-allergy, AM, AO, anticancer
I: allergies, HSV topically, infx, Allergic rhinitis
SE/T: None
CI: ??
Intx: None
Leonurus cardiaca - leaf
A: anti-arrthymic, bitter digestive stimulant, uterine tonic
I: PMS and meno sx
*all things that require digestive stimulant
SE/T: None
CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis, hepatitis, cholecystitis
Intx: None
Leptandra virginica - root
A/I: bitter digestive stimulant and hepatotonic
SE/T: None
CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis, hepatitis, cholecystitis
Intx: increased gut motility = decreased absorption
Ligusticum porteria - root
A: AM, stimulates immune system, inhibits platelet aggregation
I: infx, angina
SE/T: None
CI: allergy to herb
Intx: interaction with warfarin
Ligustrum lucidum - fruit
A: immunomodulating
I: infx and cancer
SE/T: None
CI: None
Intx: May interfere with immunosuppressive drugs
Linus usitatissimum - seed/oil
A: demulcent, antithrombotic, emollient, laxative
I: constipation, GI irritation, hormone balancing
*catarrh, cough, bronchitis
SE/T: Cyanogenic glycoside can be toxic
CI: None
Intx: Aromatase inhibitors, 5 alpha reductase inhibitors, potentates anticoagulants
Lobelia inflata - leaf/flower/seed
A: stimulating expectorant d/t piperidine alkaloid, spasmolytic, parturificient
I: wet/spasmodic cough, asthma, URTI, induces labor
SE/T: OD = respiratory depression - LOW DOSE HERB
CI: dry cough, builemia, infants
P/L
Intx: None
Lomatium dissectum - root
A/I: anti-viral
SE/T: measles - like itchy rash
CI: high doses of unprocessed herbs
Intx: None
Lycopus virginicus - leaf
A: Suppresses thyroid and gonadotropin production and relaxing
I: hyperthyroidism
SE/T: hypothyroidism, infertility, hormone imbalance d/t multiple suppressive effects on pituitary and thyroid but its all theoretical
CI: infertility, desire to become pregnant
P/L/K
Intx: may potentiate antithyroid drugs - methimazole and propylthiouracil
matricaria recutita - flower
I: skin conditions, wounds, N/V, colic, gas, gastritis, IBD, SM smasms, insomnia, anxiety, fever, etc.
SE/T: toxicity at high doses of VO
CI: high fever
Intx: increased gut motility = decreased absorption
Medicago sativa - leaf
A: phytoestrogen
I: endometriosis, estrogen issues, infertility, menopause
SE/T/CI: spoiled sprouts can cause lupus-like syndrome
Intx: None
Melaleuca alternifolia - oil
A: anti-fungal and antimicrobial
I: dermatophytosis, onchymycosis, acne, thrus, staph skin infx
SE/T: skin irritation but generally safe topically
*****internal usage = neurotoxic = AVOID
CI: large broken skin, dermatitis, internal usage
Intx: None
Melissa officinalis - leaf
A: anti-thyroid/HSV, spasmolytic, hypnotic, nervine
I: hyperthyroidism, herpes, anxiety, insomnia, dyspepsia, IBS, colic, gas
SE/T: None
CI: hypothyroidism and GERD
Intx: None
Mentha piperita - leaf
A: carminative, spasmolytic, anti-emetic
I: cholelithiasis, colic, dyspepsia, N/V, smooth muscle spasms
*OA, RA, S/S
SE/T: internal VO can be neurotoxic = avoid internally
CI: GERD, G6PD def, high dosage VO
Intx: None
Mitchella repens - leaf
A: parturifacient, uterine tonic, emmenagogue
I: dysmenorrhea, infertility, fibroids, menorrhagic, facilitates and stimulates labor
SE/T: None
CI: EARLY pregnancy, SAFE in late pregnancy
Intx: None
Momordica charantia - fruit
A: bitter digestive stimulant, anti-parasitic, anti-diabetic, changes inflam/immunity
I: all things GI stimulating
*DM, parasisits, HIV/AIDS, dry cough
SE/T: None but theoretic concern of hypoglycmia
CI: gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis, hepatitis, cholecystitis
wet cough
Intx: increased gut motility = decreased absorption
Olea europaea - leaf
A/I: HTN, viral infx, gut hypotonicity, bitter digestive stimulant
SE/T: None
CI: hyperactive gut
Intx: None
Panax ginseng and quinquefolius - root
A/I: modulates immunity, antidiabetic, phytoestrogen
SE/T: None
CI: may exacerbate AI dz
Pregnancy
Intx: may interfere with immunosuppressive drugs
Verbena officinalis - leaf
A: balances the pituitary gland and nervine, stimulates digestion
I: all things menstruation and ovulation, lactation, low progesterone
*all things that require GI stimulation
SE/T: None
CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlorhydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis, hepatitis, cholecystitis
Intx: None
Verbascum thapsus - flower/leaf/root
A: Demulcent and relaxing expectorant
I: OM, asthma, bronchitis, COPD, cough
SE/T: None
CI: None
Intx: None
Vitex agnus-castus - fruit
A: balances pituitary - increases LH, decreases FSH, galactagogue, emmenagogue
I: menstrual issues, lactation issues, low progesterone
SE/T: None
CI: Pregnancy and Impotence
*high doses can be anaphrodisiac
Intx: None
Capsicum frutescens - fruit/topical
A: stimulates substanced P production = decreases pain and inflammation
I: OA, RA, diabetic neuropathy, pruritis
SE/T: avoid in eyes and mucus membranes - can cause burning
CI: application to eyes or mucus membranes
Intx: None
Capsicum frutescens - fruit/internal
A: aromatic digestive stimulant, carminative, anti-catarrhal, spasmolytic, anti-platelet
I: all things that require GI stimulation
*hypercoagul states and atherosclerosis
*infections
SE/T: generally safe but OD = severe burning, abdominal pain and vomiting
CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis, bleeding d/o, cholecystitis
Intx: can potentiate anticoagulants - warfarin, aspirin, heparin, etc
Cassia angustifolia - leaf/fruit
A: directly stimulates BM
I: use short term for atonic constipation
SE/T: internal = abdominal cramps and colic, harmless red urine and feces
Pseudomelanosis coli
toxicity can occur if over 10 days, recurrent usage can cause electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, muscle and kidney destruction with hematuria and albumineria
Can also provoke reflex contraction in uterus if taking when pregnant which can lead to miscarriage
CI: usage for more than 10 days, bulimia, obstruction, children under 12 yo
Pregnancy - SAFE WITH LACTATION
Intx: decreased TT = changes of absorption
*avoid taking with drugs that cause hypokalemia or have SE at same time - cardiac glycosides, diuretics, antiarrthymics, corticosteroids
Caulophyllum thalictroides
A: uterine tonic and facilitates labor
I: menstrual issues, infertility issues
*facilitates labor and delivery
SE/T: HTN
CI: early pregnancy
Intx: None
Ceanothus americanus - root
A: protects and restores the liver and lymphatic system
I: hepatitis, fatty liver, enlarged spleen, lymphadenopathy
SE/T: None
CI: None
Intx: None
Centella asiatica - whole herb
A: vulnerary, antifibrotic, inhibits scar formation
I: varicosities and hemorrhoids, hypertrophic scars, wounds, ulcers
SE/T: None
CI: None
Intx: None
Chamaelirium luteum - root
A: uterine tonic
I: all things menstrual, menopause, estrogenic, miscarriage, fibroids, etc.
SE/T: None
CI: early pregnancy
Intx: None
