Common Names and Types

Question 1

Rumex crispus.

Answer 1

Common name:
Curly dock, curled dock, yellow dock
Type:
Alteratives / Nutritional Tonics

Question 2

Mahonia aquifolium.

Answer 2

Common name:
Oregon grape
Type:
Alteratives / Nutritional Tonics

Question 3

Arctium lappa

Answer 3

Common name:
Burdock
Type:
Alteratives / Nutritional Tonics

Question 4

Urtica dioica

Answer 4

Common name:
Stinging nettle, common nettle
Type:
Alteratives / Nutritional Tonics

Question 5

Trifolium pratense

Answer 5

Common name:
Red clover
Type:
Alteratives / Adaptogens

Question 6

Medicago sativa

Answer 6

Common name:
Alfalfa
Type:
Alteratives / Adaptogens

Question 7

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Answer 7

Common name:
Liquorice
Type:
Alteratives / Adaptogens

Question 8

Ocimum sanctum

Answer 8

Common name:
Holy basil
Type:
Alteratives / Adaptogens

Question 9

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Answer 9

Common name:
Siberian Ginseng
Type:
Alteratives / Adaptogens

Question 10

Gentiana lutea

Answer 10

Common name:
Great yellow gentia
Type:
GI Bitters, Aromatic Bitters

Question 11

Centaurium spp.

Answer 11

Common name:
Centaury
Type:
GI Bitters, Aromatic Bitters

Question 12

Artemisia absinthium

Answer 12

Common name:
Absinthe, wormwood
Type:
GI Bitters, Aromatic Bitters

Question 13

Humulus lupulus

Answer 13

Common name:
Hops
Type:
GI Bitters, Aromatic Bitters

Question 14

Achillea millefolium

Answer 14

Common name:
Yarrow
Type:
GI Bitters, Aromatic Bitters

Question 15

Thuja occidentalis

Answer 15

Common name:
Cedar
Type:
Alteratives and Lymphatics

Question 16

Phytolacca spp.

Answer 16

Common name:
Pokeweed
Type:
Alteratives and Lymphatics

Question 17

Galium aparine

Answer 17

Common name:
Cleavers
Type:
Alteratives and Lymphatics

Question 18

Ceanothus americanus

Answer 18

Common name:
New Jersey tea
Type:
Alteratives and Lymphatics

Question 19

Cinnamomum spp.

Answer 19

Common name:
Cinnamon, bay, laurel, camphor
Type:
Demulcents/ Carminatives

Question 20

Ulmus rubra

Answer 20

Common name:
Slippery elm
Type:
Demulcents/ Carminatives

Question 21

Althaea officinalis

Answer 21

Common name:
Marshmallow
Type:
Demulcents/ Carminatives

Question 22

Mentha piperita

Answer 22

Common name:
Peppermint
Type:
Demulcents/ Carminatives

Question 23

Mentha spicata

Answer 23

Common name:
Spearmint
Type:
Demulcents/ Carminatives

Question 24

Zingiber officinale

Answer 24

Common name:
Ginger
Type:
Demulcents/ Carminatives

Question 25

Foeniculum vulgare

Answer 25

Common name: Fennel Type: GI Anti-spasmodics, Stimulant Laxative

Question 26

Pimpinella anisum

Answer 26

Common name: Anise Type: GI Anti-spasmodics, Stimulant Laxative

Question 27

Matricaria chamomilla

Answer 27

Common name: Chamomile Type: GI Anti-spasmodics, Stimulant Laxative

Question 28

Rhamnus purshiana

Answer 28

Common name: Cascara buckthorn, bearberry Type: GI Anti-spasmodics, Stimulant Laxative

Question 29

Aloe vera

Answer 29

Common name: Aloe Vera Type: GI Anti-spasmodics, Stimulant Laxative

Question 30

Silybum marianum

Answer 30

Common name: Milk thistle Type: Liver Tonics and Protectants

Question 31

Taraxacum officinale

Answer 31

Common name: Dandelion Type: Liver Tonics and Protectants

Question 32

Cichorium intybus

Answer 32

Common name: Chicory Type: Liver Tonics and Protectants

Question 33

Curcuma longa

Answer 33

Common name: Turmeric Type: Liver Tonics and Protectants

Question 34

Schisandra chinensis

Answer 34

Common name: Five flavor berry, wǔ wèi zi Type: Liver Tonics and Protectants

Question 35

Chelidonium majus

Answer 35

Common name: Greater celandine; tetterwort Type: Gallbladder Tonics and stimulants

Question 36

Cynara scolymus

Answer 36

Common name: Artichoke Type: Gallbladder Tonics and stimulants

Question 37

Chionanthus virginicus

Answer 37

Common name: White Fringetree Type: Gallbladder Tonics and stimulants

Question 38

Capsicum annuum

Answer 38

Common name: Peppers Type: Gallbladder Tonics and stimulants

Question 39

Avena sativa

Answer 39

Common name: Oats Type: Nervines and nerve tonics

Question 40

Hypericum perforatum

Answer 40

Common name: St John's wort Type: Nervines and nerve tonics

Question 41

Melissa officinalis

Answer 41

Common name: Lemon balm, balm mint Type: Nervines and nerve tonics

Question 42

Lobelia inflata

Answer 42

Common name: Indian tobacco, puke weed Type: Nervines and nerve tonics

Question 43

Valeriana officinalis

Answer 43

Common name: Valerian Type: Sedatives, Hypnotics

Question 44

Passiflora incarnata

Answer 44

Common name: Passionflower Type: Sedatives, Hypnotics

Question 45

Scutellaria lateriflora

Answer 45

Common name: Blue skullcap Type: Sedatives, Hypnotics

Question 46

Piper methysticum

Answer 46

Common name: Kava Type: Sedatives, Hypnotics

Question 47

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Answer 47

Common name: Uva-ursi, bearberry Type: Alteratives and lymphatics