Clinical Application Flashcards
Garlic
Prevention of atherosclerosis
Ginkgo
Cognitive decline & dementia, vertigo/tinnitus, peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD)
Onion
prevention of age-related vascular changes
Oat Bran
Reduce total cholesterol
Guar Gum
Lower cholesterol
Red Yeast Rice
Lowering cholesterol
Aloe vera
Wound healing
Calendula
Inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa, externally for wounds and ulcers
Chamomile
Inflammation of skin or mucous membranes, bacterial diseases of skin, mouth or gums, irritation/inflammation of respiratory tract, diseases of anogenital region.
Comfrey
Wound healing
Witch Hazel
Hemorrhoids, mild skin injuries, varicose veins, Local inflammation, cutaneous hyperemia
Tea Tree oil
Cuts, burns, insect bites. Antibacterial & antifungal
Evening primrose oil
Neurodermatitis, atopic dermatitis, atopic eczema (PMS and breast pain- “not strong enough for any condition”)
Arnica
Anti-inflammatory –external for hematomas, sprains, bruises, contusions, edema from fracture, rheumatic arthritis
Bromelain
Acute post-operative and post-traumatic swelling, esp. of sinuses.
Boswellia (Frankincense)
ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (none strong)
Butterbur
migraine
Capsicum
Painful muscle spasms, neuropathy pain, rheumatic complaints, pruritis
Devils Claw
Anorexia, indigestion, degenerative musculoskeletal disorders
Feverfew
Migraine prevention
Willow Bark
Febrile diseases, rheumatic complaints, headache, pain
Hops
Restlessness, sleep disturbance, tonic, diuretic, aromatic bitter, calmative
Kava
Anxiety
Lavender
Relaxing, sedative. Calm CNS, anxiety, anticonvulsant, antimicrobial, sleep
Lemon Balm
nervous sleep disorders and functional GI complaints, No strong evidence
Passion Flower
nervous unrest
St. John’s Wort
Mild-moderate depression. Needs “several weeks” to see impact
Valerian
Sleep problems, restlessness, chronic insomnia, overall mood.
Wormwood, Aka absinthe
GI bitters (small doses), poor appetite, dyspeptic complaints, biliary dyskinesia, malaria & hepatitis
Butcher’s Broom
Traditional use for heart support