Ch 1 L 6: The Medicine Around Us

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Salicin
Polyphenols
Flavonoids

Question 2

What are the actions of polyphenols and flavonoids?

Answer 2

Antioxidant
Antiseptic
Immune boostin

Question 3

What is the application for salicin?

Answer 3

Pain, including chronic muscularskeletal pain

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Sap
Bark
Leaves
Buds

Question 5

What is the application of birch sap?

Answer 5

Kidney stones
Skin conditions
Rheumatism

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Psoriasis

Eczema

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Increased wound healin

Decrease inflammation

Question 8

What is the main constituent of oak bark and leaves?

Answer 8

Tannins

Question 9

Name three applications for oak bark.

Answer 9

Skin sores
Diarrhea
Insect stings
Insect bites

Question 10

What is the action of oak bark?

Answer 10

Astringent

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Flowers

Cooked berries

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Leaves

Question 13

What are the benefits of elderberry?

Answer 13

Vitamins
Antioxidants
Increase immune system response

Question 14

What are the applications for elder flowers?

Answer 14

Increase sweating

Fevers

Question 15

What are the applications for elder leaves?

Answer 15

Poultice for sprains

Poultice for closed wounds

Question 16

Can elder bark, leaves or twigs be used internally?

Answer 16

Absolutely fucking not

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Bark
Hulls
Nuts

Question 18

What are the actions of black walnut?

Answer 18

Vermifuge
Antiseptic
Antimicrobial

Question 19

What is a vermifuge?

Answer 19

And parasite killer

Question 20

What are the dosage notes for black walnut?

Answer 20

Short term

Homeopathic dosage levels

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Needles
Sap
Inner bark

Question 22

What is an application for white pine needles?

Answer 22

Tea

Question 23

What are the benefits of white pine needles?

Answer 23

Boost immune system

High in vitamin C

Question 24

What is an application for white pine sap?

Answer 24

Black salve

Question 25

What are the actions of white pine sap?

Answer 25

Styptic Antibacterial Antifungal Drawing

Question 26

What does styptic mean?

Answer 26

Staunches bleeding

Question 27

What are the actions of white pine bark?

Answer 27

Expectorant | Antiseptic

Question 28

What are the four main nutritionals of mushrooms?

Answer 28

Vitamin B Vitamin D Selenium Potassium

Question 29

What are the benefits of reishi mushrooms?

Answer 29

Increased immune system response Protects cell DNA Decreases chemotherapy side effects

Question 30

What are the benefits of turkey tail mushroom?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

What are the benefits of shiitake mushrooms?

Answer 31

Increased immune response | Lentinan (basis for intravenous cancer treatments)

Question 32

What are the benefits of cordyceps?

Answer 32

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

Question 33

What are the benefits of maitake mushrooms?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

What is a benefit of chaga mushroom?

Answer 34

Inhibits creation of cancer-promoting enzymes

Question 35

Name two uses for catenne as a first aid remedy.

Answer 35

As a styptic on cleaned cuts | For head aches as a tea

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Fresh poultice for stings, bug bites and poison ivy

Question 37

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

Answer 37

For cleaned non infected wounds that will not close

Question 38

What are three uses for a first aid coriander compress?

Answer 38

Styes Funguses Infections

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Nausea