Botanicals - Hemostatic and Hepatic Flashcards
Which botanical herb is:
Hemostatic, bitter, anti-inflam, diaphoretic
Topical use: wounds and skin ulcers
Internal uses: passive hemorrhage, meno-/metrorrhagia, hematuria, hemorrhoids, cystitis, leucorrhea, poor digestion, fever, URTI, joint pain
Side effects: Thujone - emmenagogue, abortifacient, convulsions
C/I: GERD, active peptic ulcer, gastritis, biliary obstxn, acute cholelithiasis, diarrhea, allergy to Asteraceae, pregnancy
Antagonistic effect w/ PPIs
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow
Which botanical herb is: Astringent, antihemorrhagic (styptic) Used for: nosebleeds, PMS, wounds, burns C/I: pregnancy May potentiate anticoagulants
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shephard’s purse
Which botanical herb is:
Astringent, hemostyptic, tonic
Used for: bleeding GI ulcer, hemorrhoids, wounds, heavy menstruation, metorrhagia, dysmenorrhea
May reduce drug absorption when taken concurrently with this herb
Geranium maculatum
American cranesbill
Which botanical herb is:
Bitter, alterative, hepatoprotective, cholagogue
Used for: poor digestion (hypochlorhydria, dyspepsia, biliary insufficiency, dyskinesia, anorexia, atonic constipation)
Side effects: N&V, mucous membrane irritation, hypotension, heart failure, convulsion, paresthesia
C/I: GERD, active peptic ulcer (although may help w/ H.pylori), gastritis, biliary obstxn, acute cholelithiasis, diarrhea, late pregnancy
Antagonistic w/ PPI
Berberis aquifolium
Oregon grape
Which botanical herb is:
Bitter cholagogue, choleretic, antimicrobial
Used for: poor digestion, gastritis, H. pylori, gastroenteritis, chronic hepatitis, liver dz, gallstones, malaria, splenomegaly
Side effects: N&V, mucous irritation, hypotension, heart failure, convulsions, paresthesias
C/I: GERD, active peptic ulcer (although may help w/ H.pylori), gastritis, biliary obstxn, acute cholelithiasis, diarrhea, late pregnancy
Antagonistic w/ PPI
Potentiates barbiturates
Berberis vulgaris
Barberry
Which botanical herb is:
Alterative, choleretic, cholagogue, bitter, diuretic, anti-inflam, mild antitussive, antimicrobial, antiviral (HPV)
Topical use: warts, eczema, corns, malignant tumors
Internal use: biliary insufficiency, prevent gall stones, whooping cough, asthma
Side effect: High doses = N&V, burning in mouth, abdominal pain, diarrhea, topical dermatitis, stupor, coma, death
C/I: biliary obstxn, hepatic failure, acute diarrhea, topical dermatitis, acute cholelithiasis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, pregnancy/lactation, kiddos
Chelidonim majus (Greater Celandine)
Which botanical herb is:
Cholagogue, alterative, bitter, diuretic
Topical use: wounds and inflammation
Internal use: Liver/GB dysfunction, jaundice, hepatomegaly, biliary insufficiency, gall stones, chronic skin conditions
C/I: biliary obstxn, hepatic failure, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
Chionanthus virginicus
Fringe tree
Which botanical herb is:
Hepatoprotective, cholagogue, antioxidant, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, ANTINEOPLASTIC, antibacterial, anti-platelet
Used for: gallstone prevention, jaundice, hepatitis, IBS, protection of NSAID induced ulcers, CA, OA, RA, inflammation, asthma, skin d/o’s, prevention of strokes and MI
Side effects: stomach complaints w/extended use or in OD
C/I: biliary obstxn, hyperchlorhydria, pregnancy (abortifacient)
May potentiate anticoagulants
Curcuma longa (Turmeric)
Which botanical herb is:
Bitter, hypolipidemic
Used for: dyslipidemia, poor digestion
Side effects: medium potential for sensitization thru skin contact
C/I: GERD, active peptic ulcer, gastritis, biliary obstxn, acute cholelithiasis, diarrhea, allergy to Asteraceae
Cynara scolymus
Artichoke
Which botanical herb is:
Bitter, choleretic, anti-catarrhal, antimicrobial, immune modulator, anti-neoplastic, spasmolytic, astringent, “King of Mucous Membranes”
Used for: poor digestion, catarrh on mucus membranes, URTI, candidiasis, vaginitis, mastitis, gastroenteritis, H. pylori, intestinal parasite, cholera, Staphylococcus skin infxn, CA, neutropenia from radiation/chemo
Side effects: Nausea, vaginal and intestinal dysbiosis, displaces bilirubin from albumin, GI disturbance, dyspnea, bradycardia, spasms, paralysis, delirium, hallucinations
C/I: GERD, active peptic ulcer, gastritis, biliary obstxn, acute cholelithiasis, diarrhea, acute hepatitis, acute cholecystitis, renal failure, pregnancy/lactation, long-term, high doses
Antagonist w/ PPIs, potentiates hypoglycemic drugs and barbiturates, reduces B vitamin absorption, efflux of paclitaxel
Hydrastis canadensis
Golden seal
Which botanical herb is:
Bitter, hepatotonic, diaphoretic,
Used for: poor digestion, hepatitis, liver congestion, cholecystitis
Side effect: nausea
C/I: GERD, active peptic ulcer, gastritis, biliary obstxn, acute cholelithiasis, diarrhea
Leptandra virginica
Black root
Which botanical herb is:
Hepatoprotective, hepato-restorative (liver regenerative effects), cholagogue, anti-inflammatory
Used for: dyspepsia, toxic liver damage, hepatic cirrhosis, and supportive tx in chronic inflammatory liver dz
Side effect: severe sweating, abdominal cramping, N&V, diarrhea
C/I: allergy to Asteraceae, pregnancy
Protects against acetaminophen hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity, cisplatin nephrotoxicity, cyclosporine pancreatic toxicity, methotrexate hepatotoxicity
Silybum marianum
Milk thistle
Which botanical herb is:
Leaf: bitter, diuretic, antiviral, choleretic - Used for: lower UTI, urolithiasis, edema, and topically for warts
Root: bitter, hepatoprotective, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory - Used for: poor digestion and cholecystitis
Side effects: Nausea
C/I: GERD, active peptic ulcer, gastritis, biliary obstxn, acute cholelithiasis, diarrhea, allergy to Asteraceae
Antagonist w/ PPI, potentiate lithium and hypoglycemic drugs, reduces B vitamin absorption
Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion)
