Endocrine System Herbs

Question 1

Fucus vesiculosis

Answer 1

Bladderwrack, Fucaceae family, thallus (plant body)

Thyroid modulator, demulcent

HYPOTHYROIDISM

Question 2

Galega officinalis

Answer 2

Goats rue, Euphorbiaceae family, Herb

Hypoglycaemic, galactalogue, diuretic

Diabetes

Question 3

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Answer 3

Licorice, Leguminoseae family, root/stolon

Adrenal tonic, a/i, demulcent, spasmolytic

Adrenocorticol insufficiency

Question 4

Gymnema sylvestre

Answer 4

Gurmar, Asclepiadaceae family, Leaf

Anaesthetic sweet taste buds

Diabetes mellitus, reduce caloric intake/sweets/appetite

Question 5

Lycopus virginicus

Answer 5

Bugleweed, lamiaceae family, aerial parts

Thyroid stimulating hormone antagonist, thyroxine antagonist

HYPERTHYROIDISM, Graves’ disease

Question 6

Panax ginseng

Answer 6

True ginseng, Araliaceae family, root

Adaptogenic, tonic, immunomodulator

Convalescence, depleted, exhaustion

Question 7

Rehmannia glutinosa

Answer 7

Chinese foxglove, Gesneriaceae family, Root

Antipyretic, adrenal tonic

Adrenal insufficiency, urticaria

Question 8

Rhodiola rosea

Answer 8

Golden root, Crassulaceae family, Root

Adaptogenic, antidepressant

Burnt out, adrenal fatigue with depression

Question 9

Salvia officinalis

Answer 9

Sage, Lamiaceae family, Aerial parts

Anti-hydrotic, anti-diabetic

Sweating conditions, Febrile conditions, GIT

Question 10

Withania somnifera

Answer 10

Ashwaganda, Solanaceae family, Root

Adaptogen, nervine tonic

Anxiety, Stress, Well being