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Ch 1 L 5: Herbal Actions Flashcards

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1
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What is an expectorant?

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Aids body to expell mucus from the respiratory system

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What is an antispasmodic?

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Relaxes smooth muscles in body, including digestive tract

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3
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What is a bitter?

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Stimulates digestive enzymes

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What is a carminative?

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Reduces gas, bloating and intestinal griping

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What is an adaptogen?

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

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What is an alterative?

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

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What is an analgesic?

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Diminishes pain with out sedation

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What is an anticatarrhal?

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Thins and promotes flow of mucus associated with a pathogen

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9
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Name three types of antimicrobials.

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Antiviral
Antifungal
Antibacterial

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10
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What is an antimicrobial?

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Aids in the resistance to and destruction of pathogens

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What is an antioxidant?

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

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12
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What is an astringent?

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

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13
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What is a demulcent?

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Soothes irritated, damaged and infused tissues

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14
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What is a hot diaphoretic?

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Induces perspiration to “sweat out” a pathogen

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What is a cold diaphoretic?

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Acts as a diuretic to “purge out” a pathogen

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16
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What is a diaphoretic?

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Acts on the body to encourage purging of a pathogen

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17
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What is a diuretic?

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Increases urine flow

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18
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What is a major concern with diuretics?

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Kidney irritation

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19
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What is an emmenagogue?

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Encourages menstruation and increases flow

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20
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When are emmenagogues contraindicated?

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Pregnancy

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21
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What is a hepatic?

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

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22
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What is a nervine?

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

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23
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What is a stimulant?

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Increases circulation and over all energy

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24
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What is a tonic?

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

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25
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What is a vulnerary?

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Repairs damage and soothes inflammation internally and externally

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26
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Name two herbs that are indicated as heart/cardiac tonics.

A

Hawthorn

Motherwort

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27
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Name a uterine tonic herb.

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Raspberry leaf

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28
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Name a nerve tonic herb.

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Skullcap

29
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Name a biliary tonic herb.

A

Goldenseal

30
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Name a liver tonic herb.

A

Dandelion

31
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Name a stoumach tonic herb.

A

Agrimony

32
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Name a libido tonic herb

A

Ginseng

33
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Name five or more herbs who act as stimulants.

A 
Black pepper
Cayenne
Cinnamon
Garlic
Ginger
Horseradish
Onion
Peppermint
Rosemary
Sage
34
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What are the common uses for stimulants?

A

Stagnation and circulation issues

As a synergizing ingredient

35
Q

Name three or more herbs that act as nervines.

A 
Catnip
Chamomile
Blue vervain
Lemon balm
Linden blossom
Valerian
36
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What are the common uses for nervines?

A 
Anxiety
Depression
Panic attacks
Nervous tension
Headaches
37
Q

Name three or more herbs that act as hepatics.

A 
Barberry
Dandelion
Milk thistle
Oregon grape root
Yarrow
Yellow dock
38
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What are common uses for hepatics?

A

Hepatitis

Chronic liver disease

39
Q

Name three or more herbs that act as expectorants.

A 
Anise
Elecampane
Eucalyptus
Horehound
Mullein
Wild cherry bark
40
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What are common uses for expectorants?

A

Ling congestion
Cold symptoms
Flu symptoms

41
Q

Name three herbs that act as emmenagogues.

A 
Rue
Black cohosh root
Angelica
Myrrh
Wild ginger
42
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One more time- when are emmenagogues cantraindicated for use?

A

Pregnancy

43
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What is generally paired with a diuretic to negate kidney irritation?

A

Demulcent

44
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Why are demulcents frequently paired with diuretics?

A

Decrease irritation to kidneys.

45
Q

Name three or more diuretics.

A 
Catnip
Cleavers
Burdock
Horsetail
Nettle
Yarroe
46
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What are common uses for diuretic herbs?

A

Edema
Water retention
Kidney stones
UTI

47
Q

Name three relaxing diaphoretic herbs.

A

Lemon balm
Catnip
Thyme

48
Q

Name three stimulating diaphoretic herbs

A

Elder flower
Ginger
Peppermint

49
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What is a common use for diaphoretics?

A

Sweating out fevers

50
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What is the main constituent of demulcents?

A

Mucillage

51
Q

Name three or more herbs that act as demulcents.

A 
Chia seeds
Burdock
Flax seeds
Marshmallow root
Oatmeal
Slippery elm bark
52
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What are common uses of demulcents?

A

Sore throat
Colitis
UTI

53
Q

Name three or more herbs that act as carminatives.

A 
Anise
Cardamom
Dill
Fennel
Ginger
Peppermint
54
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What are common uses for carminatives?

A

Stomach aches
Nausea
Indigestion
Bloating

55
Q 
Name three or more herbs that act as bitter.bayberry bark
Blackberry root
Calendula
Rose
White oak bark
Witch hazel
A 
Angelica root
Chamomile
Dandelion
Gentian root
Goldenseal
Horehoundname three or more herbs that act as astringents.
56
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What are common uses for astringents?

A

Acne
Swollen tonsils
Hemmorhoids

57
Q

Name three or more herbs that act as antioxidants.

A 
Goldenrod
Hawthorn
Reishi mushrooms
Tulsi
Turmeric
58
Q

Name three herbs that function as general antimicrobials.

A

Goldenseal
Sage
Thyme

59
Q

Name three herbs that function as antibacterials.

A

Goldenseal
Hyssop
Yarrow

60
Q

Name three herbs that function as antivirals.

A

Elderberry
Lemon balm
Licorice root

61
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Name three herbs that act as antifungals.

A

Calendula
Cardamom
Wormwood

62
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Name three or more herbs that act as anticatarrhals.

A 
Black pepper
Cayenne
Ginger
Mullein
Sage
Wild cherry bark
63
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Bwhat are common uses for anticatarrhals?

A

Sinus congestion
Cold symptoms
Flu symptoms

64
Q

Name three or more herbs that act as analgesics.

A 
California poppy
Clove
Catnip
Peony
Skullcap
Valerian
White willow bark
65
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What are common uses for analgesics?

A

Headaches
Cramps
Tooth aches

66
Q

Name three or more herbs that function as alteratives.

A 
Alfalfa
Burdock root
Dandelion leaf and root
Nettle
Oregon grape root
Yellow dock root
67
Q

What are common uses for alteratives?

A

Blood toxicity
Arthritis
Skin conditions

68
Q

Name three or more herbs that act as adaptogens.

A 
Ashwagandha
Eleuthero root
Ginseng
Tulsi
Reishi mushroom
Rhodiola root
69
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What are common uses for adaptogens?

A

Increase stamina
Stress
Normalize libido

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