Botanicals - Renal, GU (Female and Male) Flashcards
Which botanical herb is:
Renal antiseptic (NOT a diuretic)
Used for: alkali UTIs, chronic bladder irritation w/ pain, tenesmus, blood, mucus,
Side effects: gastric sensitivity, N&V, stomach ache, liver damage (w/ extended use, esp. in kiddos)
C/I: pregnancy, use beyond 10 days, kidney d/o’s
Separate use of this herb from use of iron by 1-2 hours
Should NOT be administered w/any substance that causes acidic urine (it reduces antibacterial effects - particularly Vit C and cranberry)
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Bearberry
Which botanical herb is:
Diuretic, astringent
Used for: INFXN of urinary tract, kidney and bladder stones, nocturnal enuresis
C/I: Edema d/t impaired heart or kidney FXN, hypokalemia, coagulation d/o’s
Avoid hypokalemic drugs and may antagonize anticoagulants
Equisetum arvense
Horsetail
Which botanical herb is:
Anti-lithic, diuretic
Used for: urolithiasis, dysuria, hematuria from prostatitis, gout
Eupatorium purpureum
Grave root, Joe pye weed
Which botanical herb is:
Diuretic, anti-lithic
Used for: prostatitis, BPH, urolithiasis, dysuria, cystitis, urethritis, acute nephritis, acute pyelonephritis
Side effects: vertigo, feelings of constriction in chest if taken in high doses
Hydrangea arborescens (Seven barks)
Which botanical herb is:
Diuretic, bacteriostatic, antiseptic, urinary sedative, digestive stimulant (bitter)
Used for: hypochlrohydria, dyspepsia, maldigestion, biliary insufficiency, dyskinesia, anorexia, atonic constipation, gas, LOWER UTI, RENAL ATONIA
Side effects: Thujone - emmenagogue, abortifacient, convulsions
C/I: pregnancy/lactation, inflammatory renal dz
Juniperus communis
Which botanical herb is:
Anti-catarrhal, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, carminative, expectorant
Used for: URI w/ catarrh (sinusitis, pharyngitis, hay fever), influenza, flatulent dyspepsia, cystitis, urethritis, dysuria, anuria (failure of kidneys to produce urine)
C/I: high doses, allergy to Asteraceae
Solidago odora (Goldenrod)
Which botanical herb is:
Genitourinary antiseptic, diuretic
Topical use: warts, leucorrhea, anal fissures, chancre, ulcers
Internal use: pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, incontinence, enuresis, GU catarrh
Side effects at high doses:
N&V, impotence, fatty liver, insomnia, nightmares, hallucinations, convulsions
Thujone: emmenagogue, abortifacient, convulsions, possible carcinogen
C/I: large doses, pregnancy/lactation
Thuja occidentalis
Which botanical herb is:
Astringent, diuretic, counter-irritant (fresh herb)
Topical use: rubefacient for rheumatic ailments
Internal use: Infxn of urinary tract, kidney/bladder stones, irrigation therapy for prevention and tx of kidney stones
Root: prostate complaints, irritable bladder, and micturition d/o in prostate adenoma stages I and II.
(Note: herb ONLY relieves the s/sx of enlarged prostate, does NOT reduce enlargement itself). Reduces residual urine and increases urinary flow.
C/I: pregnancy (potent diuretic), fluid retention from reduced cardiac/renal fxn
Urtica dioica
Stinging nettle
Which botanical herb is:
Uterine tonic, pituitary/estrogen mimetic, parturifacient, anti-rheumatic, spasmolytic, antitussive, nervine
Used for: dysmenorrhea, PMS, menopause, early labor, rheumatism, myalgia, OA, RA, whooping cough
Side effects: Nausea, overdose = sedative, bradycardia, hypotensive, blurred vision, N&V, HA
C/I: first trimester of pregnancy, lactation, estrogen dependent tumors
HRT therapy leading to estrogen excess (but does not affect uterus), reduces hot-flushes from Tamoxifen
Actea racemosa
Black cohosh
Which botanical herb is:
Uterine tonic, liver tonic, spasmolytic, anti-inflam, analgesic, sedative
Used for: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, estrogen imbalance, menopause, PMS (menstrual regulator, reduces heavy flow), tonic for uterus, liver, digestion and whole body
Side effects: fever, GI disturbance, inc. bleeding
Pts on this herb concurrently with blood thinners should be monitored (prothrombin time and INR)
C/I: hemorrhagic dz, hypermenorrhea, chronic diarrhea, abdominal bloating, acute infxn, pregnancy (esp. 1st trimester)
Photodermatitis if too much sun and potentiates anticoagulants
Angelica sinensis
Dong Quai
Which botanical herb is:
Uterine tonic, paturifacient, emmenagogue, anti-inflam, anti-rheumatic, diuretic, diaphoretic
Used for: amenorrhea, menorrhagia, metorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, cyclic mastalgia, female infertility, uterine prolapse, facilitate labor, OA, RA
Side effects: dermatitis, GI irritations
C/I: pregnancy
May interfere w/ angina tx (nitroglycerin)
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Blue cohosh
Which botanical herb is:
Uterine tonic, ovarian tonic, emmenagogue, diuretic
Used for: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, leucorrhea, estrogen imbalance, menopause, female infertility, uterine infxn, ovarian cysts leiomyomas, PMS, threatened miscarriage, premature labor, dyspepsia
Side effects: N&V, slight anti-platelet activity
C/I: early pregnancy, GI irritation
May potentiate anticoagulants
Chamaelirium luteum
False unicorn root
Which botanical herb is:
Spasmolytic, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflam, diuretic, diaphoretic, hepatic, cholagogue
Used for: dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, PMS, threatened miscarriage, premature labor, smooth muscle spasms, intestinal colic, myalgia, neuralgia, OA, RA, acute rheumatism
C/I: biliary obstxn, cholecystitis, biliary/pancreatic CA, hepatitis, cirrhosis, pregnancy
Dioscorea villosa
Wild yam
Which botanical herb is:
Phytoestrogen, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, cholesterol lowering,
Used for: endometriosis, hyper/hypo-estrogenism, infertility, menopause,
Side effects: spoiled herb can contain E. coli, bacillus cereus and salmonella
C/I: gout, SLE, pregnancy
May potentiate hypoglycemic drugs and may antagonize anticoagulants, HRT, and induces CYP450
Medicago sativa
Alfalfa
Which botanical herb is:
Parturifacient, UTERINE TONIC, emmenagogue, alterative, astringent, diuretic,
Used for: dysmenorrhea, infertility, leiomyoma, menorrhagia, poor uterine tone, preparation for childbirth
C/I: early pregnancy
Mitchella repens
Partridge berry
Which botanical herb is:
Parturient: strengthens contractions, reduces hemorrhage during labor. Uterine tonic, astringent, inflammation modulator
Used for: preparation for labor by strengthening the tone of the uterus, diarrhea, leucorrhea, aphthous ulcer, gingivitis (mouth wash), conjunctivitis (eye wash), C/I: Early stages of pregnancy
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry
Which botanical herb is:
Spasmolytic, astringent, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, hypotensive,
Used for: dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, PMS, threatened miscarriage, premature labor, smooth muscle spasm, acute urolithiasis, myalgia, HTN, arthritis
C/I: DO NOT EAT RAW - cause GI discomfort
Viburnum opulus
(Cramp bark)
Viburnum prunifolium
(Black haw)
Which botanical herb is:
Normalizer of female sex hormones and pituitary gland fxn, uterine tonic (supports corpus luteum by inc. progesterone, dec. estrogen via pituitary gland and FSH), galactagogue
Used for: teen acne, fibroid cysts, regulation of menstrual cycle when trying to get pregnant (d/t low progesterone), rebalancing hormones post-OCP use, irregular/short menses, dysmenorrhea, PMS (w/high estrogen, bloating, breast tender), menopause
Side effects: rashes, itching, nausea, dry mouth, HA, dizziness, agitation
C/I: pregnancy/lactation
May interact w/ dopamine antagonists and dopamine-receptor blocking agents
Vitex agnus-castus
Vitex, Chaste tree
Which botanical herb is:
Aphrodisiac, alpha2-adrenergic blocker, serotonin antagonist, stimulates erection and salivation, prolongs and strengthens erection, cerebral stimulant.
Used for: impotence, erectile dysfxn, depression, narcolepsy
Side effects: nausea, salivation, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, anxiety, mania, mydriasis, HTN, edema, fatigue, paralysis, HA, diuresis, palpitations, tachypnea, respiratory paralysis, angina, peptic ulcer, renal/liver dz, prostatitis, pregnancy/lactation
Potentiates alpha-adrenergic blockers, TCA’s, MAOIs, sympathomimetics
May antagonize clonidine and atropine
Pausinystalia yohimbe
Which botanical herb is:
Prostatic tonic, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, anti-inflam
Used for: BPH, chronic prostatitis, low prostatic secretions
Side effects: possible GI irritation, nausea, stomach pain
C/I: pregnancy/lactation
May potentiate 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
Prunus africana
Pygeum africanum
Which botanical herb is:
Prostatic tonic, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (anti-androgenic), anti-estrogenic, anti-inflam
Used for: BPH, inflam of urinary tract and bladder, nocturnal enuresis, improvement of libido
Side effects: pregnancy/lactation
C/I: prior to surgery (possibility of hemorrhage)
May potentiate anticoagulants, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors,
Risk w/ hormone-like or adrenergic drugs - block effects of herb
Take 1-2 hours away from iron supplements
Serenoa repens
Saw palmetto
Which botanical herb is:
Alterative, anti-rheumatic, diaphoretic, anti-inflam, diuretic
Used for: gout, chronic dermatitis, psoriasis, fevers, arthritis, rheumatic complaints
Side effects: stomach complaints may occur in rare cases, kidney irritation
Smilax species
Sarsaprarilla
Which botanical herb is:
Sex hormone enhancer, negative chronotropic
Used for: infertility, impotence, dec. libido, fatigue, convalescence, CAD,
Side effects: aggravates GERD, insomnia, menorrhagia
C/I: GERD, cholestasis, BPH, pregnancy, lactation
May potentiates cardiac glycosides, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers
Tribulus terrestris
Bindii
