Botanicals - Respiratory

Question 1

Which botanical herb is:
Diaphoretic, expectorant, antitussive, antispasmodic
Used for: INFXN, respiratory tract congestion (bronchitis, pleurisy, pertussis, pneumonia, cough, common cold, flu)
SE: nausea and upset stomach
C/I: pregnancy (stimulates uterine contraction)
Interacts w/cardiac glycosides

Answer 1

Asclepias tuberosa

Pleurisy root

Question 2

Which botanical herb is:
Stimulating expectorant, antitussive, antimicrobial
Used for: dyspnea, asthma, emphysema, TB, hemoptysis, WET COUGH, bronchitis, pneumonia
SE: salivation, HA, sweating, vertigo, stupor
OD = N&V

Answer 2

Aspidosperma quebracho
(Quebracho)

Question 3

Which botanical herb is:
Adrenergic agonist, bronchodilator, antitussive, anti-allergic, decongestant, anti-secretory, vasoconstrictor, hypertensive, diaphoretic, diuretic
Used for: bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, sinusitis, allergies, Wt loss
SE: agitation, inc. alertness, MI, cerebral vasculitis, stroke
OD: potentiates sympathomimetics and caffeine
Antagonizes alpha and beta blockers, TCAs

Answer 3

Ephedra sinica

Ma huang

Question 4

Which botanical herb is:
Antimicrobial, counter-irritant, antispasmodic, expectorant, anti periodic
Used topically for: relieving aching joints/muscles, sprains, insect repellant, wounds, burns, ulcers
Used internally/inhaled: URTI, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, nasal stuffiness,
SE: N&V, epigastric pain and diarrhea
C/I: hypotension, compromised kidney fxn, not to be used in the nose or on faces of small children
May cause laryngeal spasms and respiratory arrest, and may increase risk of hypoglycemia w/ anti-DM agents

Answer 4

Eucalyptus globulus

Question 5

Which botanical herb is:
Diaphoretic, immune stimulant, anti-catarrhal, anti-spasmodic, bitter
One of the best remedies for influenza, relieves aches and pains and deals w/ fever.
Mild to moderate fever, infx, pain from cough, aches, pains, and fever

Answer 5

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Question 6

Which botanical herb is:
Inflammation modulator, RESPIRATORY STIMULANT, relaxing expectorant, anti-spasmodic, cardiac tonic
Used for: asthmatic breathing, dry cough, URTI, bronchitis, cough w/ arrhythmia
SE: selenium OD, bradycardia

Answer 6

Grindelia robusta
(Gum plant, Gumweed)

Question 7

Which botanical herb is:
Anti-parasitic, expectorant, anti-catarrhal, demulcent, antitussive, mild diaphoretic, anti-microbial
Used for asthma, COPD, wet cough, dry cough, spasmodic cough, URTI, bronchitis, intestinal parasite
SE: severely irritating to mucus membranes and strongly sensitizing
C/I: Pregnancy

Answer 7

Inula helenium

Elecampagne

Question 8

Which botanical herb is:
Used topically for: rigid OS preventing labor (parturifacient)
Used for wet or spasmodic cough (stimulating expectorant), lung tonic, spasmolytic, nervine, diuretic, cathartic, acute asthma, URTI, dyspnea, smooth muscle spasm
SE: N&V, GI iritation, stupor, tremor, tachycardia, diaphoresis, respiratory depression, unconsciousness, death
C/I: cardiac hypertrophy, HTN, heart block, weak constitution, dry cough, pregnancy/lactation, infants, high doses

Answer 8

Lobelia inflata

Indian tobacco, Puke weed

Question 9

Which botanical herb is:
Vulnerary, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antimicrobial,
Used as: gentle expectorant while soothing inflamed and sore membranes - cough and mild bronchitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, cystitis (w/bleeding), topically as a healing agent for cuts and bruises

Answer 9

Plantago major

Plantain

Question 10

Which botanical herb is:
Relaxing expectorant, astringent, antitussive, mild sedative (to respiratory tract),
Best used for irritating coughs (and spasmodic cough), but also good for bronchitis and whooping cough
C/I: Pregnancy

Answer 10

Prunus serotina

Wild black cherry, choke cherry

Question 11

Which botanical herb is:
Stimulating expectorant, escharotic, antimicrobial, cholagogue, sialogogue,
Used topically: cervical dysplasia, BCC, SCC, tinea pedis, warts, nasal polyps
Used orally: gingivitis, periodontal dz, tickling cough, amenorrhea, hepatitis A
SE: Topically - ulcerations, skin necrosis, local nerve/muscle damage, oral leukoplakia, cardiac failure, death
C/I: dry cough, closed-angle glaucoma, pregnancy/lactation, infants

Answer 11

Sanguinaria canadensis

Blood root

Question 12

Which botanical herb is:
Anti-allergic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-rheumatic, anti-CA
Used for asthma, hay fever, dermatitis, acute INFXN
SE: possible hepatotoxicity, sedation, hypotension
C/I: pregnancy
Potentiates warfarin, sedatives

Answer 12

Scutellaria baicalensis

Question 13

Which botanical herb is:
Bronchial anti-spasmodic and expectorant, antibacterial, anti fungal, antiviral, anti protozoan, antioxidant,
Used for dyspepsia, infected wounds, respiratory infxn,
Excellent cough remedy which produces expectoration and reducing spasms (bronchitis, whopping cough, asthma), gargle for laryngitis and tonsillitis, eases sore throat, soothes irritative coughs
C/I: pregnancy

Answer 13

Thymus vulgaris

Thyme

Question 14

Which botanical herb is:
Diaphoretic, antitussive, spasmolytic, nervine and analgesic
Used for cough and bronchitis

Answer 14

Tilea Europa

Linden

Question 15

Which botanical herb is:
Antitussive, soothing expectorant, demulcent, antispasmodic
Used for: chronic/acute bronchitis, irritating coughs, whooping cough, and asthma
SE: hepatotoxic and carcinogenic
C/I: pregnancy/lactation

Answer 15

Tussilago farfara

Coltsfoot

Question 16

Which botanical herb is:
Demulcent, relaxing expectorant, antitussive, GU sedative, anodyne, diuretic
Reduces inflammation while stimulating fluid production to facilitate expectoration. This herb is specific for bronchitis characterized by hard cough w/ soreness. Can be used GU spasms or cystitis
Used externally: soothing and healing inflamed surfaces (rheumatic joints) and ear problems (otitis)

Answer 16

Verbascum Thapsus

Mullein