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Ch 1 L 6: The Medicine Around Us Flashcards

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1
Q

What are the three main constituents in willow bark useful in herbalism?

A

Salicin
Polyphenols
Flavonoids

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2
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What are the actions of polyphenols and flavonoids?

A

Antioxidant
Antiseptic
Immune boostin

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3
Q

What is the application for salicin?

A

Pain, including chronic muscularskeletal pain

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4
Q

What parts if the birch tree may be used as medicine?

A

Sap
Bark
Leaves
Buds

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5
Q

What is the application of birch sap?

A

Kidney stones
Skin conditions
Rheumatism

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6
Q

What is the application of birch tar harvested from bark and leaves?

A

Psoriasis

Eczema

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7
Q

What are the applications of birch leaves, bark and buds?

A

Increased wound healin

Decrease inflammation

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8
Q

What is the main constituent of oak bark and leaves?

A

Tannins

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9
Q

Name three applications for oak bark.

A

Skin sores
Diarrhea
Insect stings
Insect bites

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10
Q

What is the action of oak bark?

A

Astringent

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11
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What parts of the elder tree may be used as medicine internally?

A

Flowers

Cooked berries

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12
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What part of the elder tree may be used as medicine externally?

A

Leaves

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13
Q

What are the benefits of elderberry?

A

Vitamins
Antioxidants
Increase immune system response

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14
Q

What are the applications for elder flowers?

A

Increase sweating

Fevers

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15
Q

What are the applications for elder leaves?

A

Poultice for sprains

Poultice for closed wounds

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16
Q

Can elder bark, leaves or twigs be used internally?

A

Absolutely fucking not

17
Q

What parts of the black walnut tree may be used as medicine?

A

Bark
Hulls
Nuts

18
Q

What are the actions of black walnut?

A

Vermifuge
Antiseptic
Antimicrobial

19
Q

What is a vermifuge?

A

And parasite killer

20
Q

What are the dosage notes for black walnut?

A

Short term

Homeopathic dosage levels

21
Q

What parts of the white pine may be used as medicine?

A

Needles
Sap
Inner bark

22
Q

What is an application for white pine needles?

A

Tea

23
Q

What are the benefits of white pine needles?

A

Boost immune system

High in vitamin C

24
Q

What is an application for white pine sap?

A

Black salve

25
Q

What are the actions of white pine sap?

A

Styptic
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Drawing

26
Q

What does styptic mean?

A

Staunches bleeding

27
Q

What are the actions of white pine bark?

A

Expectorant

Antiseptic

28
Q

What are the four main nutritionals of mushrooms?

A

Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Selenium
Potassium

29
Q

What are the benefits of reishi mushrooms?

A

Increased immune system response
Protects cell DNA
Decreases chemotherapy side effects

30
Q

What are the benefits of turkey tail mushroom?

A

Modulates the immune system
Increases the effects of chemotherapy
Decreases side effects of radiation therapy

31
Q

What are the benefits of shiitake mushrooms?

A

Increased immune response

Lentinan (basis for intravenous cancer treatments)

32
Q

What are the benefits of cordyceps?

A

Increased immune response
Increases length of white blood cell life
Decreases risk of kidney damage from chemo therapy

33
Q

What are the benefits of maitake mushrooms?

A

Increases adaptive and innate immune responses
Protects cell DNA
Decreases inflammation
Inhibits proliferation of cancer cells

34
Q

What is a benefit of chaga mushroom?

A

Inhibits creation of cancer-promoting enzymes

35
Q

Name two uses for catenne as a first aid remedy.

A

As a styptic on cleaned cuts

For head aches as a tea

36
Q

What is a use for jewelweed as a first aid remedy?

A

Fresh poultice for stings, bug bites and poison ivy

37
Q

What is a use for goldenseal root as a first aid remedy?

A

For cleaned non infected wounds that will not close

38
Q

What are three uses for a first aid coriander compress?

A

Styes
Funguses
Infections

39
Q

What is the main use for ginger as a first aid remedy?

A

Nausea

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