Botanicals from primer

Question 1

Agrimony

Answer 1

provide diuretic and astringent therapy for sore throats, kidney stones, jaundice

Question 2

Aletris

Answer 2

relieve breast soreness

stomach pains, anxiety, edema

Question 3

Alfalfa

Answer 3

tonic beverage when mixed with cider

Question 4

aloe vera

Answer 4

stimulates colonic mucosa
for constipation
accompanied by dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
chronic use damages epithelium and mucosa
accelerate healing of small skin lacerations and first degree burns

contraindcated in use during pregnancy

Question 5

Angelica

Answer 5

relieve flatulence, UTIs, inappetance, dever

Toothache, bronchitis, RA, gout, , hypomenorrhea

Question 6

Anise

Answer 6

hot tea used for flatulence, colic, cough, bronchitis, oral inflammation

Question 7

Arnica

Answer 7

creams for muscle strain and soreness

Question 8

Asefatida

Answer 8

antispasodic

ward off influenza and common cold

Question 9

Astragalus

Answer 9

antiviral
antioxidant
fibrinolytic
hepatoprotective
immunostimulatory
may also increase cardiac output and  inprove GI smooth muscle tone and motility

Question 10

Bacopa

Answer 10

Ayruvedic medicine - epilepsy, insanity, bronchitis, laryngitis, headache insomnia
reduce anxiety, mental fatigue, nervousness irritability, increase concentration

Question 11

Bayberry

Answer 11

uterine hemoorrhage, jaundice, dysentery, canker sores, fever, parasites

Question 12

Bearberry / uva ursi

Answer 12

diuretic, incontinence, inflamm from poison oak

Question 13

Bee pollen

Answer 13

protect against radiation injury

Question 14

Black cohosh

Answer 14

sore throat, RA, kidney infections, PMS

suppresses LH secretion / relaxes uterus

Question 15

Blackcurrant seed oil

Answer 15

GLA and ALA
anti inflammatory
antithrombotic
not hypocholesterolemic
may interact synergistically with anticoagulant meds

Question 16

Black walnut

Answer 16

mild laxative
intestinal parasites
ulcers
syphilis
fungal infections
infestation of bed bugs

Question 17

Blackberry

Answer 17

nasal catarrh

dysentery

Question 18

Blessed thistle

Answer 18

cancer 
resp infections
reduce fever
induce sweating and urination
induce vomiting

Question 19

Boneset

Answer 19

common cold

malaria

Question 20

Borage

Answer 20

GLA
increase sweating
diuretic
soothe intestinal cramps
reduce swelling

Question 21

Buchu

Answer 21

genital and UTIs
indigestion
edema
diabetes

Question 22

Buckthorn

Answer 22

coughs
asthma
stomach ache
stimulate menstruation

Question 23

Calamus

Answer 23

chew to clear phlegm and ease stomach gas and cramps

Question 24

Catnip

Answer 24

colds
nervous disorders
stomach ailments
respiratory ailments
swelling
infant colic
hives

Question 25

Cat’s claw

Answer 25

anti inflammatory

inhibit platelet aggregation

Question 26

cayenne

Answer 26

hyperemic

reduces pain

Question 27

Celery

Answer 27

diuretic
sedative
flatulence suppressant

Question 28

chamomile

Answer 28

stimulate motility
decrease nervousness
stimulate menstrual flow
relieve pain

Question 29

chaste tree

Answer 29

stimulate FSH, prolactin, lactation

Question 30

chlorella

Answer 30

anticarcinogenic
immunostimulatory
hypolipidemic
chemo side effects

Question 31

cinnamon

Answer 31

anti bacterial

anti fungal

Question 32

Comfrey

Answer 32

suppress leukocyte infiltration during acute inflammation
pneumonia, coughs, diarrhea, osteoporosis, colds, sores, ulcers, arthritis, gallstones, headaches, hemorrhoids, gout, burns, kidney stones, anemia, TB

Question 33

Dandelion

Answer 33

bile acid secretion
diuretic
CVD