Botanicals (61-99) Flashcards
Urtica dioica - root
A/I: BPH
SE/T: None
CI: None
Intx: None
Usnea barbata - thallus
A: AM, AF
I: infections in general and TB
SE/T: hepatotoxic from isolated usnic acid
CI: None
Intx: None
Vaccinium myrtillus - fruit
A: venotonic and anti-adhesion (similar to cranberry)
I: capillary fragility, varicosity, hemorrhoids, UTI, gastroenteritis, diabetic retinopathy
SE/T/CI: fresh fruit in excess = diarrhea
Intx: can interfere with absorption of drugs if taken at same time
Intx: None
Vaccinium myrtillus - leaf
A/I: anti-diabetic
SE/T/CI: long term = liver damage
Intx: None
Zingiber officinale - rhizome
A: aromatic digestive stimulant, carminative, anti-emetic, AO, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, etc etc
I: anti-atheroschlerosis, N/V
*parasites
*any inflammatory condition
*any GI condition that needs stimulation
frequently added to formulas as synergizer and circulatory stimulant
SE/T: None
CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis
Intx: increased gut motility = decreased absorption
Viburnum opulus and prunifolium - bark
A: spasmolytic, emmenagogue (stimulate blood flow to pelvis), nervine
I: muscle spasms anywhere, PMS sxx, menstrual sx, relaxes uterers
SE/T: None
CI: None
Intx: None
Vinca major/minor - aerial
A: circulatory stimulant and astringent
I: menstrual sx - menorrhagia, metorrhagia
*poor memory, mild bleeding, HA
SE/T: High dosages can decrease achilles tendon reflexes and paresthesias - will return in a few months
CI: Pregnancy, Constipation, Hypotension
Intx: None
Viscum album and flavescens - leaf
A: Anti - HTN, modulates immunity
I: HTN, HIV/AIDS/Cancer (SubQ injection)
SE/T: None at therapeutic dosage (safe)
OD = convulsions, anemia, hemorrhage, liver damage, thymus damage, death
CI: P/L - LOW DOSE HERB
Intx: None
Datura stramonium - leaf
A: blocks acetylcholine receptors = SM relaxation (spasmolytic) and inhibits secretions and is an analgesic
I: sx relief of asthma, tremors
SE/T: pupil dilation, tachycardia, confusion, hyperventilation, hallucination, dysphagia, convulsion, coma
ONLY USE SHORT TERM AND LOW DOSE
CI: BPH or other causes of urinary retention, tachycardia, arrhythmias, closed-angel glaucoma, pulmonary edema, GI stenosis, megacolon
P/L/Kids
Intx: potentiates anticholinergics (TCAs, amantadine, quinidine, phenothiazine, antipsychotics)
antagonizes cisapride
Digitalis purpurea - leaf
A: positive inotropic, negative chronotropic and vasoconstricts
I: CHF and arrhythmias
SE/T: narrow therapeutic window - OD can be lethal, yellow-green halo around objects, arrythmias
antidotes are potassium and digoxin antibodies
CI: hypokalemia, hyper/hypocalcemia, hypomagnesium, ventricular arrhythmias, kidney failure, severe carditis
P/L
Intx: many - just avoid in general
Dioscorea villosa - root
A: spasmolytic, anti-rheumatic, AI
I: menstrual issues: dysmenorrhea, spasms of SM anywhere, endometriosis, PMS, acute RA, OA, myalgias
SE/T: None
CI: None
Intx: None
Echinacea spp - root/leaf/flower
A: modulates the immune system, anti-catarrhal, AM, vulnerary, modulates inflammation
I: infections and inflammation anywhere
*skin conditions
*cancer
SE/T: None
CI: may exacerbate AI dz
Intx: None
Eleutherococcus senticosus - root
A: modulates immunity and supports the adrenals
I: infx in general, fatigue, hypoadrenocorticisim
SE/T: None
CI: exacerbate AI dz in some. can be stimulating and cause insomnia, anxiety, irritability
*avoid taking late in day to avoid insomnia
Intx: may counteract the effect of immunosuppressive drugs
Ephedra sinica - stem
A: alpha adreneric agonist = bronchodilates, anti-cough/secretory, vasoconstricts, constricts urinary SM, stabilizes mast cells
I: sinusitis, asthma, COPD, urinary incontinence, allergic rhinitis
SE/T: safe short term - chronic OD: vertigo, diaphoresis, tremor, urinary retention, arrythmias, seizures, MI, strokes, HTN, death - LOW DOSE HERB
CI: HTN, DM, hyperthyroidism, BPH, glaucoma, CAD, high dosage
P/L
Intx: potentiated by caffeine, potentiates SE of MAOis
synergist with alpha/beta adrenergic agonist and may interfere with their blockers
synergy with amphetamines
Equisetum arvense - dried stem
A: alterative, diuretic
I: acne, skin dz, lower UTI
SE/T: chronic usage may interfere with thiamine
CI: None
Intx: None