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Jessica: NPLEX 2 Botanicals > Botanicals (100-129) > Flashcards

Botanicals (100-129) Flashcards

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Juglans nigra - fruit

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A: anti-parasitic

I: parasites

SE/T: contains juglone = carcinogenic?

CI: pregnancy and long-term internal usage

Intx: None

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Juniper communis - fruit

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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

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Larrea tridentata - leaf/flower

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A: anti-allergy, AM, AO, anticancer

I: allergies, HSV topically, infx, Allergic rhinitis

SE/T: None

CI: ??

Intx: None

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Leonurus cardiaca - leaf

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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

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Leptandra virginica - root

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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

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Ligusticum porteria - root

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A: AM, stimulates immune system, inhibits platelet aggregation

I: infx, angina

SE/T: None

CI: allergy to herb

Intx: interaction with warfarin

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Ligustrum lucidum - fruit

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A: immunomodulating

I: infx and cancer

SE/T: None

CI: None

Intx: May interfere with immunosuppressive drugs

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Linus usitatissimum - seed/oil

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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

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Lobelia inflata - leaf/flower/seed

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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

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Lomatium dissectum - root

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A/I: anti-viral

SE/T: measles - like itchy rash

CI: high doses of unprocessed herbs

Intx: None

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Lycopus virginicus - leaf

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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

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matricaria recutita - flower

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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

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Medicago sativa - leaf

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A: phytoestrogen

I: endometriosis, estrogen issues, infertility, menopause

SE/T/CI: spoiled sprouts can cause lupus-like syndrome

Intx: None

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Melaleuca alternifolia - oil

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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

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Melissa officinalis - leaf

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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

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Mentha piperita - leaf

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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

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Mitchella repens - leaf

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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

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Momordica charantia - fruit

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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

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Olea europaea - leaf

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A/I: HTN, viral infx, gut hypotonicity, bitter digestive stimulant

SE/T: None

CI: hyperactive gut

Intx: None

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Panax ginseng and quinquefolius - root

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A/I: modulates immunity, antidiabetic, phytoestrogen

SE/T: None

CI: may exacerbate AI dz

Pregnancy

Intx: may interfere with immunosuppressive drugs

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Verbena officinalis - leaf

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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

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Verbascum thapsus - flower/leaf/root

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A: Demulcent and relaxing expectorant

I: OM, asthma, bronchitis, COPD, cough

SE/T: None

CI: None

Intx: None

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Vitex agnus-castus - fruit

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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

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Capsicum frutescens - fruit/topical

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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

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Capsicum frutescens - fruit/internal

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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

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Cassia angustifolia - leaf/fruit

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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

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Caulophyllum thalictroides

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A: uterine tonic and facilitates labor

I: menstrual issues, infertility issues
*facilitates labor and delivery

SE/T: HTN

CI: early pregnancy

Intx: None

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Ceanothus americanus - root

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A: protects and restores the liver and lymphatic system

I: hepatitis, fatty liver, enlarged spleen, lymphadenopathy

SE/T: None

CI: None

Intx: None

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Centella asiatica - whole herb

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A: vulnerary, antifibrotic, inhibits scar formation

I: varicosities and hemorrhoids, hypertrophic scars, wounds, ulcers

SE/T: None

CI: None

Intx: None

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Chamaelirium luteum - root

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A: uterine tonic

I: all things menstrual, menopause, estrogenic, miscarriage, fibroids, etc.

SE/T: None

CI: early pregnancy

Intx: None

Jessica: NPLEX 2 Botanicals (7 decks)

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