Ch 1 L 6: The Medicine Around Us Flashcards
What are the three main constituents in willow bark useful in herbalism?
Salicin
Polyphenols
Flavonoids
What are the actions of polyphenols and flavonoids?
Antioxidant
Antiseptic
Immune boostin
What is the application for salicin?
Pain, including chronic muscularskeletal pain
What parts if the birch tree may be used as medicine?
Sap
Bark
Leaves
Buds
What is the application of birch sap?
Kidney stones
Skin conditions
Rheumatism
What is the application of birch tar harvested from bark and leaves?
Psoriasis
Eczema
What are the applications of birch leaves, bark and buds?
Increased wound healin
Decrease inflammation
What is the main constituent of oak bark and leaves?
Tannins
Name three applications for oak bark.
Skin sores
Diarrhea
Insect stings
Insect bites
What is the action of oak bark?
Astringent
What parts of the elder tree may be used as medicine internally?
Flowers
Cooked berries
What part of the elder tree may be used as medicine externally?
Leaves
What are the benefits of elderberry?
Vitamins
Antioxidants
Increase immune system response
What are the applications for elder flowers?
Increase sweating
Fevers
What are the applications for elder leaves?
Poultice for sprains
Poultice for closed wounds
Can elder bark, leaves or twigs be used internally?
Absolutely fucking not
What parts of the black walnut tree may be used as medicine?
Bark
Hulls
Nuts
What are the actions of black walnut?
Vermifuge
Antiseptic
Antimicrobial
What is a vermifuge?
And parasite killer
What are the dosage notes for black walnut?
Short term
Homeopathic dosage levels
What parts of the white pine may be used as medicine?
Needles
Sap
Inner bark
What is an application for white pine needles?
Tea
What are the benefits of white pine needles?
Boost immune system
High in vitamin C
What is an application for white pine sap?
Black salve
What are the actions of white pine sap?
Styptic
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Drawing
What does styptic mean?
Staunches bleeding
What are the actions of white pine bark?
Expectorant
Antiseptic
What are the four main nutritionals of mushrooms?
Vitamin B
Vitamin D
Selenium
Potassium
What are the benefits of reishi mushrooms?
Increased immune system response
Protects cell DNA
Decreases chemotherapy side effects
What are the benefits of turkey tail mushroom?
Modulates the immune system
Increases the effects of chemotherapy
Decreases side effects of radiation therapy
What are the benefits of shiitake mushrooms?
Increased immune response
Lentinan (basis for intravenous cancer treatments)
What are the benefits of cordyceps?
Increased immune response
Increases length of white blood cell life
Decreases risk of kidney damage from chemo therapy
What are the benefits of maitake mushrooms?
Increases adaptive and innate immune responses
Protects cell DNA
Decreases inflammation
Inhibits proliferation of cancer cells
What is a benefit of chaga mushroom?
Inhibits creation of cancer-promoting enzymes
Name two uses for catenne as a first aid remedy.
As a styptic on cleaned cuts
For head aches as a tea
What is a use for jewelweed as a first aid remedy?
Fresh poultice for stings, bug bites and poison ivy
What is a use for goldenseal root as a first aid remedy?
For cleaned non infected wounds that will not close
What are three uses for a first aid coriander compress?
Styes
Funguses
Infections
What is the main use for ginger as a first aid remedy?
Nausea
