Botanicals Flashcards
Fennel is contraindicated with which drugs?
Cipro (reduced bioavailability)
OCPs (reduced efficacy)
Tamoxifen (phytoestrogenic)
Ephedra is indicated, but not safe in:
COPD, sinusitis, asthma
bronchodilator
Bitter herb contraindications:
ulcer, gastritis, GERD, obstruction
Asteracea family includes:
artemisia spp (wormwood, sweet annie, mugwort) arnica calendula eupatorium spp grindelia silybum solidago (goldenrod) yarrow
wormwood / artemisia absinthum:
low dose
bitter, antimicrobial
roundworm, pinworm
Sweet Annie / artemisia annua:
anti-malarial
take with iron
CI: pregnancy
monkshood / aconite:
low dose
antipyretic, sedative
mugwort / artemisia vulgaris:
emmenagogue / abortifacient (CI: preg)
BITTER
interxn w/PPIs, hypoglycemics (inc motility)
pleurisy root / asclepius tuberosa:
respiratory infx, congestion, pleurisy
CI: pregnancy, sustained use
yarrow / achillea mill:
hemostatic, bitter
skin ulcer, hemorrhage
emmenagogue, abortifacient
inc motility, antag PPIs
aspidosperma quebracho:
wet cough, dyspnea
astragalus:
adaptogen, immune mod
viral myocardiopathy
CI: acyclovir, corticosteroids
exacerbate AI & acute infx
belladonna:
atropine, tropane alkaloids spasmolytic spastic conditions CI: long term, high dose hot as hare, red as beet, dry as bone, blind as bat, mad as hatter interxn: anticholinergic, amitriptyline
oat / avena sativa:
nervine, hypolipidemic
inflamed skin
fatigue, anxiety, hyperlipidemia
black cohosh / cimicifuga (actea race):
uterine tonic, pituitary/estrogen mimetic
PMS, dysmenorrhea, menopause,
advFX: sedative, bradycardia, hypotension
brahmi / bacopa monnieri:
analgesic
poor memory, epilepsy
Induces CYP450
Interxn: sedatives (potentiates)
indigo / baptisia tinctoria:
immune stim, antimicrobial, anti-catarrhal
URI, catarrhal infx
oregon grape / mahonia:
bitter, alterative, chronic skin dz
GI, skin, UTI
Interxn: PPIs
barberry / berberis vulgaris:
cholagogue, choleretic
chronic hepatitis, liver dz, gallstones
CI: hyperbilirubinemia
frankincense / boswellia:
anti-inflammatory
asthma, OA, RA
white bryony / begonia:
pain, rheumatism
TOPICAL
marigold / calendula:
vulnerably
dermatitis, wounds, skin ulceration
tea / camellia sinensis:
infx, preventive (CA, cavities, memory), stimulant
interxn: red iron absorption, antag sedatives
marijuana / cannabis sativa:
cancer, glaucoma, pain
CI: schizophrenia
shepherd’s purse / cappella bursa-pastors:
styptic
menorrhagia, metrorrhagia
cayenne / capsicum frutescens:
diabetic neuropathy, pruritus, OA, RA, capillary atony
CI: pregnancy
senna / cassia spp:
cathartic, atonic constipation
safe while lactating
interxn: diuretics, corticosteroids, glycyrrhiza
blue cohosh / caulophylum thalictroides:
uterine tonic
ceanothus americanus:
splenomegaly
interxn: anticoagulants
gotu kola / centella asiatica:
nervine, venotonic
insomnia, dementia, poor memory, chronic venous insufficiency
false unicorn / chamaelirium luteum:
uterine tonic
greater celandine / chelidonium:
warts, prevent gall stones
fringe tree / chionanthus virginicus:
cholagogue, alterative
liver and gallbladder dysfunction
cineraria (centaurium) marítima:
anti-cataract, TOPICAL
CI: internal use
advFX: hepatoveno-occlusive dz, liver failure, death
cinnamon / cinnamomum:
astringent, carminative
hemorrhage, dyspepsia
coleus forskolii:
vasodilator
asthma, dilated cardiomyopathy
interxn: cardiac glycosides, anticoags, antihistamines, hypoglycemics
guggul / commiphora mukul:
hypolipidemic
myrrh / commiphora myrrha:
antimicrobial
excess mucus
lily of the valley / convallaria majalis:
CHF, atrial arrhythmia
advFX: green halo effect
interxn: diuretics, corticosteroids, glycyrrhiza
horse chestnut / aesculus hippocastanum:
venotonic, astringent
varicose veins, hemorrhoids, DVT
highly toxic fruit
cayenne / capsicum:
DM neuropathy, OA, RA, capillary atony
CI: pregnancy
aloe vera gel:
burns, wounds, gastritis
vulnerary
cordyceps sinensis:
bronchodilator, anti-CA
anemia, protects bone marrow
corydalis spp:
strong analgesic, sedative
pain, angina, arrhythmias
hawthorn / crataegus:
cardiotonic
cardiac weakness
interxn: b blockers (may cause HTN)
turmeric / curcuma:
anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic
CA, OA, RA, inflammation, NSAID-induced ulcers
artichoke / cynara:
hypolipidemic, bitter
poor digestion
datura:
spasmolytic
asthma, smooth muscle spasm
interxn: anticholinergics, tricyclic amitriptyline
foxglove / digitalis:
CHF (stimulant, ionotrope, neg chronotrope)
advFX: green halo, death
interxn: diuretics, corticosteroids, glycyrrhiza
wild yam / dioscorea:
spasmolytic
dysmenorrhea, PMS
echinacea:
immune stimulant
URI
interxn: corticosteroids
Siberian ginseng / eleutherococcus:
adaptogen
CA, chronic inflammation, Addison’s
interxn: corticosteroids
ma huang / ephedra:
adrenergic agonist, bronchodilator
bronchitis, asthma
OD: sympathomimetic (n/v, vertigo, sweat, tremor)
interxn: sympathomimetics, MAOI, methylphenidate
horse tail / equisetum:
aquaretic
urolithiasis, edema
interxn: diuretics, corticosteroids, glycyrrhiza
poppy / eschscholzia:
hypnotic
neuralgia, insomnia
eucalyptus:
antimicrobial, counter-irritant
OA, RA, URI
boneset / eupatorium perfoliatum:
diaphoretic
pain from cough
advFX: hepatic failure, HVOD
gravel root / eupatorium purpureum:
anti-lithic
urolithiasis
advFX: hepatic failure, HVOD
eye bright / euphrasia:
anti-inflammatory
opthalmias
fennel / foeniculum:
carminative, galactagogue
infant colic, insufficient lactation
kelp / fucus:
iodine
hypothyroid, goiter, rheumatism
cleavers / gallium aparine:
aquaretic
nodular growths, lymphadenitis
reishi / ganoderma lucidum:
adaptogen
insomnia
interxn: corticosteroids
gelsemium:
anodyne
insomnia, nervous unrest
gentiana:
bitter
poor digestion
geranium:
styptic
menorrhagia, hemorrhoid, diarrhea
ginkgo:
vasodilator
intermittent claudication, cerebrovascular insufficiency
licorice / glycyrrhiza:
adaptogen
Addisons
advFX: pseudoaldosteronism
interxn: corticosteroids, diuretics
grindelia:
respiratory stimulant
asthmatic breathing
gymnema:
DM, hypercholesterolemia
witch hazel/hamamelis virginiana:
styptic, astringent
varicose veins, mild hemorrhage
devil’s claw / harpagophytum:
anti-rheumatic, bitter
OA, RA, rheumatism
hops / humulus lupulus:
hypnotic, nervine, bitter
insomnia, restlessness
advFX: gynecomastia, low libido, depression
hydrangea:
anti-lithic, renal sedative
urolithiasis
goldenseal / hydrastis:
bitter, “king of mucus membranes”
catarrh, poor digestions
advFX: displaces bilirubin from albumin
hyoscyamus:
spasmolytic, LOW DOSE
smooth muscle spasms, delirium, schizophrenia
CI: sustained use, high dose
interxn: anticholinergics, amitriptyline
st johns wort / hypericum:
antidepressant
depression
advFX: photosensitivity rash
induces CYP450 3A4
elecampane / inula:
expectorant, antitussive
any cough
blue flag / iris versicolor:
alterative
biliary insufficiency, mild hepatitis, thyroid enlargement
black walnut / juglans nigra:
antiparasitic/helminthic
parasites, worms
juniperus:
bitter, antimicrobial, diuretic
lower UTI, renal atonic
CI: pregnancy
chaparral / larrea tridentata:
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antineoplastic
CA, infx
inhibits CYP450
motherwort / leonurus:
palpitation, hyperthyroidism
leptandra virginica:
hepatotonic, bitter
poor digestion, hepatitis, liver congestion
osha / ligusticum porteri:
antimicrobial
URI / LRI
ligustrum lucidum:
adaptogen
high cholesterol, chemo adjunct
interxn: corticosteroids
flax / linum usitatissimum:
demulcent, laxative
constipation, URI, hormone imbalance
tobacco / lobelia inflata:
stimulant expectorant
wet/spasmodic cough, asthma
lomatium dissectum:
antiviral
viral URI
bugleweed / lycopus:
thyroid suppressant
hyperthyroidism
matricaria chamomila:
anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, carminative
wounds, gastritis, anxiety
interxn: sedatives
alfalfa / medicago sativa:
phytoestrogen
hyper/hypoestrogenism
tea tree / melaleuca:
anti fungal
dermatophytosis
lemon balm / melissa:
carminative, nervine
hyperthyroidism
peppermint / menthe piperita:
carminative
non-ulcer dyspepsia, flatus, IBS/D, maldigestion
mitchella repens:
uterine tonic
dysmenorrhea
bitter melon / momordica charantia:
hypoglycemic
DM
olive / olea europa:
cardio protective
HTN, hyperlipidemia
ginseng / panax:
adaptogen
CA, infx, AI dz, fatigue, stress
interxn: immune drugs (abx, vax, tamoxifen)
passionflower / passiflora:
hypnotic, anxiolytic
interxn: SSRI, MAOI, sedative, antihistamines, bentos, opiates
yohimbe / pausinystalia:
aphrodisiac, stimulant
impotence
CI: schizophrenia
interxn: alpha-blockers, sympathomimetics
poke root / phytolacca:
lymphatic
lymphadenopathy
kava / piper methysticum:
anxiolytic, nervine
neuralgia
interxn: potentiates antipsychotics, benzos
jamaican dogwood / piscaria:
anodyne
insomnia, pain
interxn: sedatives, antihistamines, barb/benzos, opiates
plantain / plantago:
vulnerably
dermatitis, lower UTI
podophyllum:
antineoplastic
CA
CI: internal use / death
black cherry / prunus serotina:
spasmodic cough
prunus (pygeum) africanum:
prostatic tonic
BPH, chronic prostatitis
pulsatilla:
sedative
pain
quercus rubra:
astringent
weeping eczema, hemorrhoids, diarrhea
rauwolfia:
systemic vasodilator, anti-arrhythmic
HTN
rhamnus frangula:
cathartic
atonic constipation
interxn: diuretics, corticosteroids, glycyrrhiza
rhodiola:
adaptogen
suppressed immune, CA, depression
interxn: inhibits CYP450, antagonizes immune suppression; potentiates SSRI, MAOI, sedatives, barb/benzos, opiates
castor bean / ricinus:
inflammation modulator, cathartic (internal)
dysmenorrhea, PMS, colic, atonic constipation (int)
interxn: diuretics, corticosteroids, glycyrrhiza
rosemary / rosmarinus:
circulator stimulant, carminative
myalgia, cerebrovascular insufficiency
raspberry / rubus idaeus:
parturifacient, uterine tonic
prep for labor
yellow dock / rumex crispus:
chronic skin conditions, acne
interxn: diuretics, corticosteroids, glycyrrhiza
willow / salix alba:
anti-inflammatory, analgesic
pain, OA, RA
sage / salvia:
antimicrobial
menopausal hot flashes
CI: lg doses
elderberry / sambucus nigra:
diaphoretic, inflammation modulator
flower: fever, pharyngitis, tonsillitis
berry: URI, flu, neuralgia
bloodroot / sanguinaria:
escharotic
cervical dysplasia, BCC, SCC
schisandra chinensis:
adaptogen
liver damage, fatigue, depression
interxn: inhibits CYP450
scutellaria baicalensis:
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-CA
CA, OA, RA
scutellaria lateriflora:
hypnotic, anxiolytic
insomnia, anxiety
cereus / selenicereus grandiflorus (cactus):
anti-arrhythmic, diuretic
arrythmia, palpitation, CHF
saw palmetto / serenoa repens:
prostatic tonic
BPH
milk thistle / silybum marianum:
hepatoprotective
hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver
sarsaparilla / smilax:
alterative, anti-inflammatory
chronic dermatitis, OA, RA, gout
goldenrod / solidago:
anti-catarrhal, diuretic
cystitis, urethritis, dysuria
comfrey / symphytum:
demulcent, vulnerably
wounds, lung / GI inflammation
advFX: hepatic failure, HVOD
feverfew / tanacetum parthenium:
inflammation modulator, carminative
migraine
tansy / tanacetum vulgare:
parasites, worms
CI: large dose
dandelion / taraxacum:
diuretic, hepatoprotective, bitter
UTI, urolithiasis, poor digestion
cocoa tree / theobroma cacao:
stimulant
bronchial spasm, HTN, anxiety
cedar / thuja:
diuretic
incontinence, enuresis, GU catarrh
CI: large dose
thyme / thymus vulgaris:
antimicrobial
gastroenteritis
linden / tilea europa:
vasodilator, nervine
anxiety, restlessness, migraine, HTN
tribulus terrestris:
sex hormone enhancer
infertility, CAD
red clover / trifolium pratense:
phytoestrogen
hyper/hypoestrogenism, menopause
colt’s foot / tussilago:
relaxing expectorant
dry cough, sinusitis
advFX: hepatic failure, HVOD
slippery elm / ulmus fulva:
demulcent
GI inflammation, lower UTI, sore throat
nettle / urtica dioica:
diuretic, nephro-protective, prostatic tonic
OA, RA, lower UTI, BPH
old man’s beard / usnea:
antimicrobial
infx
blueberry / vaccinium myrtillus:
vision, veins, UTI
diabetic retinopathy, diarrhea, constipation,
DM (leaf)
valeriana:
hypnotic
insomnia, anxiety
interxn: sedatives
veratrum album:
HTN
CI: extremely toxic
mullein / verbascum thapsus:
demulcent, anti-tussive
AOM, otitis externa, any cough
blue vervain / verbena:
hepatitis
cramp bark / viburnum:
spasmolytic
dysmenorrhea, PMS, smooth muscle spasm
periwinkle / vinca major/minor:
hypotensive
menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, severe HTN
mistletoe / viscum:
hypotensive, anti-tumor
CA, HTN
chaste tree / vitex:
pituitary balance, uterine tonic
dysmenorrhea, PMS, hyperprolactinemia, hypoprogesteronism
ashwaganda / withania somnifera:
adaptogen, immune modulator
chronic stress, nervous exhaustion, anxiety
interxn: corticosteroids
ginger / zingiber:
digestive stimulant, carminative, anti-emetic, anti-inflammatory
motion sickness, inflammation, maldigestion
yarrow / achillea:
hemostatic, bitter
passive hemorrhage, poor digestion
CI: large dose, pregnancy
onion, garlic / allium:
anti-atherosclerotic
hypercoagulation, atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia
aloe vera latex:
cathartic
atonic constipation
interxn: diuretics, corticosteroids, glycyrrhiza
marshmallow / althea:
demulcent
root: GI - gastritis, ulcer, IBS
leaves: respiratory, GU - pharyngitis, cough, IC, UTI
dong quai / angelica sinensis:
uterine tonic
amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea
CI: menorrhagia
burdock / arctium lappa:
alterative, bitter, hepatoprotective
skin conditions, poor digestion
bearberry / uva ursi:
urinary antiseptic and sedative
alkaline UTI
arnica:
vulnerably
bruises
CI: internal use
CI with diuretics, corticosteroids, and glycyrrhiza:
senna convallaria digitalis equisetum rhamnus ricinus (castor) rumex crispus aloe latex
Which interact with corticosteroids?
echinacea eleutherococcus senticosus ganoderma ligustrum lucidum panax ginseng withania
Which botanicals interact with sedatives?
May potentiate: * bacopa * chamomila * scutellaria bai * valariana Antagonize: * camellia
Botanicals that induce CYP450:
bacopa
hypericum
Botanical that inhibit CYP450:
larrea
rhodiola
CI in pregnancy:
achillea aconite actea racemosa (1st trimester) artemisia spp capsicum juniperus mahonia (late)
CI in lactation:
aconite
artemisia spp
actea racemosa (lg doses)
CI in large doses:
achillea artemisia absinthum belladonna hyoscyamus salvia tanacetum thuja
Can cause HVOD / hepatic failure:
cineraria
eupatorium spp
symphytum
tussilago
CI due to bitter stimulation:
arctium berberis spp cynara gentiana harpagophytum humulus hydrastis taraxacum
CI in schizophrenia:
cannabis
yohimbe
CI in menorrhagia:
angelica sinensis (dong quai)
CI for internal use:
arnica bryony cineraria podophyllum veratrum album
Reduces iron absorption:
camellia sinensis
Antagonizes anticoagulants:
ceanothus americanus
AdvFX: Yellow-green halo
convallaria
digitalis
Interacts with TCAs (amitriptyline):
belladonna
datura
hyoscyamus