Botanicals musculoskeletal system Flashcards
How many MSK botanicals? name them
- Arnica montana
- Boswellia serrata
- Byronia alba
- Byronia cretica dioca
- Herpagophytum procumbens
- Piper methysticum
- Salix alba
Arnica montana (arnica) constituents
Sesquiterpene lactones (helenalin), folavonoids, polysaccharides, volatile oil (thymol)
Arnica montana (arnica) actions
Topical anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, immune stimulant
Arnica montana (arnica) pharmacology
Arnica has immunostimulating properties as both sesquiterpenme lacotone helenalin and polysaccharide fraction stimulate phagocytosis. Helenalin has anti-inflammatory activity mediated through immunological processes.
Arnica montana (arnica) indications
Topical: bruises, phlebitis, rheumatism, strains, and sprains, myalgia
Arnica montana (arnica) s/e
May cause contact/allergic dermatitis (sesquiterpene lactones) when applied topically
Arnica montana (arnica) CI
Internal use, broken skin, and allergy or hypersenstivity to asteraceae family
Arnica montana (arnica) interactions
N/a
Bosweilia serratoa (Frankincense) constituents
Resins: boswelic acid; volatile oils, water soluble gum
Bosweilia serratoa (Frankincense) actions
Anti-inflammatory, circulatory stimulant. Analgesic, antiseptic, astringent
Bosweilia serratoa (Frankincense) indications
Asthma, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, OA, RA, chronic prostatitis, inflammation
Bosweilia serratoa (Frankincense) s/e
G.I. irritation or pain. Take with water or food
Bosweilia serratoa (Frankincense) CI
N/a
Bosweilia serratoa (Frankincense) interactions
Enhances NSAIDS – aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib
Byronia alba (white bryony) and Bryonia crtica dioica (Red bryony) constituents
Cucurbitacins, polyhydroxy fatty acids, volatile oils, tannins
Byronia alba (white bryony) and Bryonia crtica dioica (Red bryony) pharmacology
Curcubitanes have strong toxic and cytotoxic a fact. Topical application is irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. Aqueous extracts display antitumoral effect in animal studies. The resin is a drastic purgative. Use of this herb as a purgative has been obsolete due to toxicity.