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
Which herb is used for cervical dysplasia/escharotic/basal or squamous cell carcinoma applied topically? CI in painful ulceration/skin necrosis and TOXIC internally.
Sanguinaria canadensis
Which herb is an adaptogen/hepatoprotective/expectorant/anti-tussive, used for depression/stress/cough? CI in pregnancy.
Schizandra chinensis
Which herb is for insomnia/anxiety/pain? SAFE
Scutellaria lateriflora/baicalensis
Which herb is for arrhythmia/palpitation/CHF/angina? Interacts with MAO inhib?
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Which herb is used for BPH (inhibits activity of testosterone) and acts as 5 alpha reductase inh? SAFE
Serenoa repens
Which herb is for LIVER - hepatoprotective (hepatitis/cirrhosis/fatty/cholelith)? SAFE
Silybum marianum
Which herb is a male tonic (low testosterone/andropause), also used for pMS/menopause sx/ alterative/hormonal imbalance?
Smilax spp.
Which herb is a diuretic, renal (nephritis/urinary), pulmonary herb? SAFE
Solidago spp.
Which herb is for wounds/dermatitis/fractures/inflammation in respiratory system or GI? CI: preg/lac/hepatotoxic.
Symphytum officinale
Which herb is for migraine and SAFE?
Tanacetum parthenium
Which herb is for intestinal parasites? CI: preg/GI sx.
Tanacetum vulgare
Which herb a bitter/UTI/kidney stone as LEAF and bitter/hepatic as ROOT? CI: ulcer, AE: nausea
Taraxacum officinale
Which herb is an antioxidant, nursing the health of the skin (protects from UV rays), stimulant? Can cause restlessness.
Theobroma cacao
Which herb is used for warts/infection like pharyngitis/anti-microbial? (CI:Neurotoxic/preg)
Thuja occidentalis
Which herb is an anti-microbial (h.pylori/viral/fungal/GI)? Topical for myalgia? (Neurotoxic)
Thymus vulgaris
Which herb is a circulatory tonic, diaphoretic (infx, colds, flus) + HTN? SAFE
Tilea europa
Which herb is testosterone boosting used for libido/fertility, stimulant, performance? Most likely CI in preg.
Tribulus terrestris
Which herb is a phytoestrogen (menopause/hot flash/preg) for TENSE women? SAFE
Trifolium pratense
Which herb is for dry cough, dermatitis? AE: hepatotoxic.
Tussilago farfara
Which herb is a GI demulcent (slippery elm) used for Gastritis, GERD, ulcer? CI: wet cough.
Ulmus rubra
Which herb is for lower UTI/urolith as leaf/seed and BPH as root? CI: topical application causes stinging
Urtica dioica
Which herb is an anti-microbial and anti-fungal, also known as Old Man’s Beard? Hepatotoxic
Usnea barbata
Which herb is used for vision (diabetic retinopathy), veins, UTI as Fruit and for diabetes as Leaf. Safe.
Vaccinium myrtillus
Which herb is used for insomnia/anxiety/smooth/muscle spasm? AE: sedation, CI: may prolong GABA drugs?
Valeriana officinalis
Which herb is used for HTN, cholera? TOXIC - teratogenic, very rarely used?
Veratrum alba
Which herb is used for asthma, COPD, any cough? And safe.
Verbascum thapsus
Which herb is an alterative, female specific, menopause, nervine (anxious women)? CI: gastric stim, safe, AE: nausea.
Verbena officinalis
Which herb is a spasmolytic, for smooth muscle (dysmen/endometriosis/PMS/spasm/myalgia)? SAFE
Viburnum opulus/prunifolium
Which herb is used for circulatory stimulant, headache, vertigo, htn, memory, BRAIN stuff? CI: preg.
Vinca major/minor
Which herb is used subcutaneously for cancer, HTN? TOXIC (overdose from berries)
Viscum album/flavescens
Which herb is used for PMS/acne/amenorrhea/ovarian cyst and increase progest? CI: preg
Vitex agnus-castus
Which herb is for stress and infx? CI: autoimmune/preg.
Withania somnifera
Which herb is anti-emetic, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-infx? CI: Gastric stim.
Zingiber officinale
