Derm Materia Medica Flashcards
Common name and use of Viola tricolor
Viola tricolor – Wild Pansy
Uses: eczema, psoriasis and acne
MOA: Salicylates and rutin
Common name, use and MOA of Centella asiatica
Centella asiatica – Gotu Kola
Uses: adaptogen, alterative, antispasmodic, peripheral vasodilator, nervine, relaxant, venous/capillary tonic, varicose veins, skin ulcers, eczema, weak hair/nails, scar healing
MOA: triterpenoid saponins, sapogenins, triterpene glycosides, free acids, minerals, vitamins B & C – promote skin tensile integrity, increases keratinization, increases blood supply, stimulates hair/nail growth
Common name and use of Arctium lappa
Arctium lappa – Burdock Root
Uses: liver detoxification, alterative
Common name, use and MOA of Curcuma longa
Curcuma longa – Tumeric Root
Uses: anti-inflammatory
MOA: berberine
Common name and use of Ricinus communis
Ricinus communis – Castor Oil
Uses: analgesic, nervine for the connective tissue
Common name and use of Hypericum perforatum
Hypericum perforatum – St. John Wort
Uses: anti-inflammatory
Common name and use of Urtica dioica
Urtica dioica- Nettles
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Use of Root vegetables
Root vegetables
Uses: promotes proper digestion and helps to remove toxins during digestion
MOA: fiber?
herbs discussed as general skin botanicals
o Viola tricolor – Wild Pansy
o Centella asiatica – Gotu kola
o Ginkgo biloba
o Hypericum perforatum – St. Johns Wort
role of alteratives in skin disease and the alterative herbs discussed
Taken internally to detoxify the skin
- Rumex crispus – Yellow Dock Root
- Jamaica sarsaparilla – Sarsaparilla Root
- Mahonia spp. – Oregon Grape Root
- Larrea tridentata – Chaparral Leaf
role of anti-inflammatories in skin disease and the herbs discussed
Taken internally to reduce skin inflammation
- Taraxacum officinale – Dandelion Leaf
- Curcuma longa – Turmeric Root
- Viola tricolor – Wild Pansy
Identify the topical derm herbs discussed
o Aloe o Comfrey Root o Plantain Leaf o Mullein Leaf o Calendula Flower
Tell me about the basics of etiology and treatment of inflammatory skin disease
Toxicity plays a big role and historically, detoxification has been a large part of skin treatment
Describe the role of toxicity in the natural medicine perspective of skin disease
Liver, skin, eye relationships to toxicity. Liver is the first to heal, then skin.
Skin is an emunctory/waste excreting organ – skin dz may come up as an expression of toxicity
What herb does Khalsa use (non-traditionally) for herpes?
Platycodon – he uses in herpes with great success. It is also often used in TCM for URIs
