Botanicals genitourinary system Flashcards
how many Genito-urinary botanical categories? Name them.
There are 3.
Renal
Female
Male
How many genito-urinary botanicals all together? Name them.
Renal:
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Equisetum arvense
Eupatorium purpureum
Hydrangea arborescens
Juniperus communis
Solidago spp.
Thuja occidentalis
Urtica dioica
Female:
Actea racemosa
Angelica sinensis
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Chamaelirium luteum
Dioscorea villosa
Medicago sativa
Mitchella repens
Piscidia erythrina
Rubus idaeus
Viburnum prunifolium
Vitex agnus-castus
Male:
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Pygeum africanum
Serenoa repens
Smilax spp.
Tribulus terrestris
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Uva-ursi, Bearberry) indications
Alkali UTIs, chronic bladder irritation with pain, tenesmus, blood, mucus
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi CI
Pregnancy, use beyond 10 days. Kidney disorders
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi s/e’s
Individuals with gastric sensitivity may experience nausea, vomiting, and/or stomach ache due to its high tannin content. Liver damage may happen over use of extended periods, particularly with children due to possible hepatotoxicity of the hydroquinones being released
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Interactions
Tannin content may complex with concomitantly administered iron resulting in nonabsorbable insoluble complexes and may result an adverse sequele on blood components. administer iron in separate administration times of these compounds by 1 to 2 hours. Avoid concurrent use of uva ursi preparations; should not be administered with any substance that causes acidic urine since this reduces the antibacterial effect. The urine disinfecting effect of the hydroquinones released in the urinary tract only occurs in an alkali environment, therefore the simultaneous administration of medication or food that increases your acid levels in the bladder is to be avoided. For example vitamin C and cranberry acidify urine, so should be avoided with Uva-ursi
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi constituents
Glycosides (hydroxyquinone), favonoid: quercetin, resins, tannins
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi actions
Renal antiseptic, It is not a diuretic
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) Constituents
Flavonoids, caffeic acid ester, silicic acid, pyridine alkaloids
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) pharmacology
Horsetail has a mild diuretic and spasmolytic action in animal tests. The flavonoids and silicic acid contribute to the astringent effect. This herb increases diuresis and reduces uric acid content in the blood by increasing uric acid clearing and the rate of excretion.
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) actions
Diuretic, astringent
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) Indications
Infections of the urinary tract, kidney and bladder stones, nocturnal enuresis
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) Side effects
None
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) CI
Edema due to impaired heart or kidney function hypokalemia, coagulation disorders
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) Interactions
Avoid hypokalemic drugs: diuretics (furosemide hydrochlorothiazide), corticosteroids (hydrocortisone, prednisone, dexamethasone), cardiac glycosides (digoxin, convallaria, digitalis, Leonurus), antiarrhythmics (atenolol, propranolol, amiodarone), pseudoephedrine, glycyrrhiza
May antagonize anticoagulants (warfarin)
Eupatorium purpureum (Grave root, Joe pye weed) Constituents
Oleoresins: euparin, eupurpurin
Eupatorium purpureum (Grave root, Joe pye weed) actions
anti-lithic, diuretic
Eupatorium purpureum (Grave root, Joe pye weed) indications
Urolithiasis, dysuria, hematuria from prostatitis, gout
Eupatorium purpureum (Grave root, Joe pye weed) s/e
None
Eupatorium purpureum (Grave root, Joe pye weed) CI
None
Eupatorium purpureum (Grave root, Joe pye weed) Interactions
None
Hydrangea arborescens (seven barks) Constituents
Saponins, flavonoids, volatile oil, isocoumarin derivatives
Hydrangea arborescens (seven barks) actions
Diuretic, anti-lithic
Hydrangea arborescens (seven barks) Indications
Prostatitis, BPH, urolithiasis, dysuria, cystitis, urethritis, acute nephritis, acute pyelonephritis
Hydrangea arborescens (seven barks) s/e
If taken in high doses, it can cause vertigo, and feelings of constriction in the chest
Hydrangea arborescens (seven barks) CI
None
Hydrangea arborescens (seven barks) Interactions
None
Juniperus communis (Juniper) Constituents
Volatile oil, diterpenes, sesquiterpene lactones: thujone. Flavonoids, monosaccharides, oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Juniperus communis (Juniper) actions
Diuretics, bacteriostatic, anti-septic. Urinary sedative, digestive stimulant (bitter)
Juniperus communis (Juniper) indications
Hypochlorhydria, dyspepsia, maldigestion, biliary insufficiency, dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements), anorexia, atomic constipation, gas. Lower UTI, renal atonia (lack of mm tone)
Juniperus communis (Juniper) s/e
Thujone: emmenagogue, abortifacient, convulsions
Juniperus communis (Juniper) CI
Pregnancy, breast-feeding. Contraindicated in inflammatory renal diseases.
Juniperus communis (Juniper) Interactions
No human drug interaction data available
Solidago odora (Goldenrod) Consituents
Volatile oils, saponins, flavonoids
Solidago odora (Goldenrod) Actions
Anti-catarrhal (mucus), anti-inflammatory, diabetic, carminative, expectorant
Solidago odora (Goldenrod) Indications
Upper respiratory tract infection with catarrh (sinusitis, pharyngitis, hay fever), influenza, flatulent dyspepsia. Cystitis, urethritis, dysuria, and anuria failure of kidneys to produce urine
Solidago odora (Goldenrod) s/e
None
Solidago odora (Goldenrod) CI
High doses, allergy to Asteraceae family
Solidago odora (Goldenrod) Interactions
None
Thuja occidentialis (Thuja) Constituents
Water soluble immuno stimulating polysaccharides and glycoproteins, sesquiterpene lactones (thujone,) tannins, volatile oil
Thuja occidentialis (Thuja) Actions
Genitourinary anti-septic, diarrhetic
Thuja occidentialis (Thuja) Indications:
Topical: warts, leukorrhea, anal fissures, chancre, and ulcers
Internal: Pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, incontinence, enuresis, GU catarrh
Thuja occidentialis (Thuja) S/e’s
At high doses: nausea, vomiting, impotence, fatty liver, insomnia, nightmares, hallucinations, convulsions
Thujone: emmenagogue, abortifacient, convulsions, possible carcinogen
Thuja occidentialis (Thuja) CI
Large doses (thujone), pregnancy (abortifacient) and lactation
Thuja occidentialis (Thuja) interactions
None
Urtica dioca (stinging nettle) Constituents
Leaf: flavonoids, resin, volatile acids, histamine, 5-HT (serotonin)
Root: tannins, lignans.
Urtica dioca (stinging nettle) Pharmacology
BPH: symptomatic relief for urinary symptoms through lignins binding to sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) of prostate tissue, inhibiting prostate cell metabolism and growth
Urtica dioca (stinging nettle) Actions
Astringent, diuretic
Rubefacient, counter-irritant (fresh herb)
Urtica dioca (stinging nettle) Indications
Stinging nettle flowering plant topical: Rubefacient for rheumatic aliments
Stinging nettle flowering plant internal: infections of the urinary tract, kidney and bladder stones also used as irrigation therapy for prevention and treatment of kidney stones
Stinging nettle root: prostate complaints, irritable bladder. → Preparation of the root are used for my micturition disorders in prostate adenoma stages one and two.
→ This herb only relieves the symptoms of an enlarged prostate without eliminating the enlargement itself. It reduces residual urine and increases urinary flow
Urtica dioca (stinging nettle) s/e
Stinging from fresh leaf
Urtica dioca (stinging nettle) CI
Pregnancy (potent diuretic). Not to be used when there is fluid retention resulting from reduced cardiac or renal function
Urtica dioca (stinging nettle) Interactions
Nettle contains an unspecified amount of tannins that may complex with concomitantly administered iron, resulting in nonabsorbable insoluble complexes and may result an adverse sequela on blood components
Genito-urinary female Actea racemosa (Black Cohosh) Constituents
Triterpenes: actein, cimifugoside. Quinolizidine alkaloids: cytisine. Phenylpropane derivattives: isoferulic acid.
Genito-urinary female Actea racemosa (Black Cohosh) Actions
Uterine tonic, pituitary/estrogen mimetic, parturifacient, anti-rheumatic, spasmolytic, antitussive, nervine.
Genito-urinary female Actea racemosa (Black Cohosh) Indications
Dysmenorrhea, PMS, menopause, early labor. Rheumatism, myalgia, OA, RA. Whooping cough