Digestion

Question 0

Senna spp.

Answer 0

Sennisides, danthron (Asia)

Stimulant laxative (6-8 hours)

Question 1

Plantago spp.

Answer 1

Psyllium seeds (Europe)

Bulk forming laxative (1-3 days)

Question 2

Rhamnus purshianus

Answer 2

Anthraquinones (North America)

Stimulant laxative (6-8 hours)

Question 3

Ricinus communis

Answer 3

Castor seed oil (Africa)

Osmotic laxative (1-3 hours)

Question 4

Mentha piperita

Answer 4

Peppermint (Europe)

⬇️intestinal spasms & fullness
Tx IBS

Question 5

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Answer 5

Cinnamon (Asia)

Tx nausea

Question 6

Matricaria recutita

Answer 6

Chamomile

Tx stomach discomfort

Question 7

Papaver somniferum

Answer 7

Tincture of opium
⬇️propulsive contractions in small intestine
⬇️propulsive peristalic waves in large intestine
⬇️GI+ secretions
Tx diarrhea

Question 8

Atropa belladonna

Answer 8

Atropine & tincture of belladonna

Blocks muscarinic cholinergic receptors➡️antispasmodic

Tx diarrhea

Question 9

Psidium guajava

Answer 9

Guava (tropics)

Tx diarrhea

Question 10

Oryza sativa

Answer 10

Rice (Asia)

Anti secretory Tx diarrhea

Question 11

Croton leceri

Answer 11

Bark latex (South America)
Anti secretory, inhibits Cl ion secretion
Tx diarrhea

Question 12

Berberis spp.

Answer 12

Anti microbial

Tx diarrhea, dysentery

Question 13

Digestive spices

stimulate digestive enzyme production

Answer 13

Angelica (Asia)
Cardamon (Asia)
Ginger (Asia)
Fennel (Mediterranean) foeniculum vulgare
Anise (Mediterranean/Asia)
Peppermint (Europe)
Spearmint (Europe)
Betel nut (Asia) Areca catechu
Chili peppers (tropics) capsicum