Digestive system herbs Flashcards
Name the 12 herbs of the digestive system
1.Angelica archangelica
2.artemisia absinthium
3.cinnamomum verum
4.filipendula ulmaria
5.foeniculum vulgare
6.matricaria recutita
7. Melissa officinalis
8. Mentha piperita
9. Pimpinella anisum
10. Trigonella foenum- graecum
11. Ulmus Fulva
12. Zingiber officinale
Actions of Angelica archangelica
Carminative
Spasmolytic
Aromatic digestive
Orexigenic
Artemisia absinthium
Bitter tonic
Anthelmintic
Antiparasitic
Orexigenic
Cinnamomum verum
Carminative
Spasmolytic
Aromatic digestive
Filipendula ulmaria
Stomachic
Antacid
Gastroprotective
Gastric acid regulator
Mild bitter
Hepato protective
Foeniculum vulgare
Carminative
Spasmolytic
Aromatic digestive
Galactogogue
Mild bitter
Matricaria recutita
Sedative
Anti inflammatory
Anti ulcer
Vulnerary
Diaphoretic
Bitter digestive
Melissa officinalis
Carminative
Spasmolytic
Sedative
Mentha piperita
Carminative
Spasmolytic
Diaphoretic
Pimpinella anisum
Carminative
Spasmolytic
Parasympathetic relaxant
Cholagogue
Trigonella foenum- graecum
Hypoglycaemic
Anti diabetic
Hypocholesterolaemic
Ulmus fulva
Demulcent
Emollient
Anti inflammatory
Zingiber officinale
Carminative
Spasmolytic
Antiemetic
Digestive stimulant
Antiulcerative
Peripheral circulatory stimulant