Ch 1 L 5: Herbal Actions Flashcards by J G

What is an expectorant?

Aids body to expell mucus from the respiratory system

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What is an antispasmodic?

Relaxes smooth muscles in body, including digestive tract

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What is a bitter?

Stimulates digestive enzymes

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What is a carminative?

Reduces gas, bloating and intestinal griping

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What is an adaptogen?

A non specific boost in resistance to external stressors, adaptability to change, and modulation of immunities

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What is an alterative?

Purifies blood
Assists with nutrient and protein assimilation
Neutralizes acids
Elimination of waste

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What is an analgesic?

Diminishes pain with out sedation

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What is an anticatarrhal?

Thins and promotes flow of mucus associated with a pathogen

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Name three types of antimicrobials.

Antiviral
Antifungal
Antibacterial

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What is an antimicrobial?

Aids in the resistance to and destruction of pathogens

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What is an antioxidant?

Prevents damage to healthy tissues and cells resulting from environmental toxins, environmental damage, dietary issues etc.

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What is an astringent?

Has a binding effect that reduces swelling and secretions; high in tannins

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What is a demulcent?

Soothes irritated, damaged and infused tissues

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What is a hot diaphoretic?

Induces perspiration to “sweat out” a pathogen

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What is a cold diaphoretic?

Acts as a diuretic to “purge out” a pathogen

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What is a diaphoretic?

Acts on the body to encourage purging of a pathogen

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What is a diuretic?

Increases urine flow

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What is a major concern with diuretics?

Kidney irritation

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What is an emmenagogue?

Encourages menstruation and increases flow

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When are emmenagogues contraindicated?

Pregnancy

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What is a hepatic?

Tones the function and over all health of the live by increasing bile production

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What is a nervine?

Tones, nourishes and calms the nervous system and helps balance and regulate emotion response

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What is a stimulant?

Increases circulation and over all energy

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What is a tonic?

Strengthens the resistance and over all health of the entire body, a targeted organ system, or a specific organ function

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What is a vulnerary?

Repairs damage and soothes inflammation internally and externally

Name two herbs that are indicated as heart/cardiac tonics.

Hawthorn | Motherwort

Name a uterine tonic herb.

Raspberry leaf

Name a nerve tonic herb.

Skullcap

Name a biliary tonic herb.

Goldenseal

Name a liver tonic herb.

Dandelion

Name a stoumach tonic herb.

Agrimony

Name a libido tonic herb

Ginseng

Name five or more herbs who act as stimulants.

``` Black pepper Cayenne Cinnamon Garlic Ginger Horseradish Onion Peppermint Rosemary Sage ```

What are the common uses for stimulants?

Stagnation and circulation issues | As a synergizing ingredient

Name three or more herbs that act as nervines.

``` Catnip Chamomile Blue vervain Lemon balm Linden blossom Valerian ```

What are the common uses for nervines?

``` Anxiety Depression Panic attacks Nervous tension Headaches ```

Name three or more herbs that act as hepatics.

``` Barberry Dandelion Milk thistle Oregon grape root Yarrow Yellow dock ```

What are common uses for hepatics?

Hepatitis | Chronic liver disease

Name three or more herbs that act as expectorants.

``` Anise Elecampane Eucalyptus Horehound Mullein Wild cherry bark ```

What are common uses for expectorants?

Ling congestion Cold symptoms Flu symptoms

Name three herbs that act as emmenagogues.

``` Rue Black cohosh root Angelica Myrrh Wild ginger ```

One more time- when are emmenagogues cantraindicated for use?

Pregnancy

What is generally paired with a diuretic to negate kidney irritation?

Demulcent

Why are demulcents frequently paired with diuretics?

Decrease irritation to kidneys.

Name three or more diuretics.

``` Catnip Cleavers Burdock Horsetail Nettle Yarroe ```

What are common uses for diuretic herbs?

Edema Water retention Kidney stones UTI

Name three relaxing diaphoretic herbs.

Lemon balm Catnip Thyme

Name three stimulating diaphoretic herbs

Elder flower Ginger Peppermint

What is a common use for diaphoretics?

Sweating out fevers

What is the main constituent of demulcents?

Mucillage

Name three or more herbs that act as demulcents.

``` Chia seeds Burdock Flax seeds Marshmallow root Oatmeal Slippery elm bark ```

What are common uses of demulcents?

Sore throat Colitis UTI

Name three or more herbs that act as carminatives.

``` Anise Cardamom Dill Fennel Ginger Peppermint ```

What are common uses for carminatives?

Stomach aches Nausea Indigestion Bloating

``` Name three or more herbs that act as bitter.bayberry bark Blackberry root Calendula Rose White oak bark Witch hazel ```

``` Angelica root Chamomile Dandelion Gentian root Goldenseal Horehoundname three or more herbs that act as astringents. ```

What are common uses for astringents?

Acne Swollen tonsils Hemmorhoids

Name three or more herbs that act as antioxidants.

``` Goldenrod Hawthorn Reishi mushrooms Tulsi Turmeric ```

Name three herbs that function as general antimicrobials.

Goldenseal Sage Thyme

Name three herbs that function as antibacterials.

Goldenseal Hyssop Yarrow

Name three herbs that function as antivirals.

Elderberry Lemon balm Licorice root

Name three herbs that act as antifungals.

Calendula Cardamom Wormwood

Name three or more herbs that act as anticatarrhals.

``` Black pepper Cayenne Ginger Mullein Sage Wild cherry bark ```

Bwhat are common uses for anticatarrhals?

Sinus congestion Cold symptoms Flu symptoms

Name three or more herbs that act as analgesics.

``` California poppy Clove Catnip Peony Skullcap Valerian White willow bark ```

What are common uses for analgesics?

Headaches Cramps Tooth aches

Name three or more herbs that function as alteratives.

``` Alfalfa Burdock root Dandelion leaf and root Nettle Oregon grape root Yellow dock root ```

What are common uses for alteratives?

Blood toxicity Arthritis Skin conditions

Name three or more herbs that act as adaptogens.

``` Ashwagandha Eleuthero root Ginseng Tulsi Reishi mushroom Rhodiola root ```

What are common uses for adaptogens?

Increase stamina Stress Normalize libido