BOTMED (P-Z) Flashcards
Which herb is for immune, fatigue (adaptogen), phytoestrogen? Difference between ginseng and quinqufolium?
Panax ginseng: strong stim, stimulating adaptogen
Panax qinquefolium: immune stim
Which herb is for anxiety/insomnia/helps you pass out?
Passiflora incarnata (fairly safe)
Which herb is mainly used for ED, contraindicated in anxiety d/t alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist? Interacts with viagra
Pausinysalia yohimbe
Which herb is for lymphadenopathy, mastitis, BREAST stuff, CI in pregnancy, OD can cause systemic toxicity?
Phytolacca americana
Which herb is for anxiety, IC pain, and contraindicated in antipsychotic, long-term use? Possible hepatoxic?
Piper methysticum (kava)
Which herb is an anodyne, spasmolytic, sedative for pain/myalgia/neuralgia/headache? CI in pregnancy.
Piscidia erythrina
Which herb is a demulcent, vulnerary, for GI (Gastritis/ulcer), CI in wet cough?
Plantago major
Which herb is antineoplastic, anti-HPV for cancer and warts? (Extremely toxic)
Podophyllum peltatum
Which herb is anti-tussive, spasmodic cough? Safe
Prunus serotina
Which herb is for BPH, safe?
Prunus africanum
Which herb is anodyne/sedative for pain/dysmenorrhea/endometriosis pain/PMS pain? Can cause abd pain. Not commonly used internally.
Pulsatilla vulgaris
Which herb is an astringent/anti-inflam/anti-septic for GI (diarrhea/dysentery/hemorrhoids)? Only use short term d/t reduced nutrient absorption, CI on extremely damaged skin.
Quercus rubra
Which herb is for hypertension, anti-arythmic, CI in depression (d/t catelcholamine depletion)? Drug intx: BP meds/MAO inhib.
Rauwolfia serpentina
Which herb is for catharsis for constipation, CI (preg/lac/dependence)? Adverse effect (abd cramp/diarrhea)
Rhamnus frangula/purshiana
Which herb is an adaptogen, antidepressant for chronic stress, immunosuppression?
Rhodiola rosea (SAFE)
Which herb is topically used as anodyne, anti-inflam for pain/dysmen/ovarian cyst/PMS/myalgia and orally as catharsis/emesis? TOXIC OD internally (don’t use long-term)
Ricinis communis
Which herb is used for cerebrovascular insufficiency (hypotension/dementia/poor memory), anti-microbial, and SAFE?
Rosmarinus officinalis
Which herb is used to prepare labour, uterine tonic? VERY very safe. MR CC
Rubus idaeus (red raspberry)
Which herb is bitter/hepatoprotective/alterative (chronic skin dz)? Can cause nausea.
Rumex crispus
Which herb like aspirin for pain/fever/myalgia/arthritis/HA? CI not for CHILD, can cause GI irritation.
Salix alba
Which herb is anti-secretory, anti-bacterial? CI: lactation. Think of 50 yo menopausal hot flash woman with an infection.
Salvia officinalis.
Which herb is used for fever/conjunctivitis/rhinitis/pharyngitis as flower and URI/influenza as fruit? Can cause diarrhea.
Sambucus nigra