Female Flashcards
Actea racemosa
black cohosh
uterine tonic, estrogen mimetic, parturifacient, anti rheumatic, spasmolytic, antitussive, nervine
dysmenorrhea, PMS, menopause, early labor, rheumatism, OA, RA, myalgia
whooping cough
Angelica sinensis
uterine tonic, liver tonic, spasmolytic, AI, analgesic, sedative
amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometritis, estrogen imbalance, menopause, PMS
tonic for uterus, liver, digestion, body as a whole
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Blue cohosh
uterine tonic, parturifacient, emmenagogue, AI, anti rheumatic, diuretic, diaphoretic
amenorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, cyclic mastalia, female infertility, uterine prolapse, labor, OA, RA
Chamaelirium luteum
uterine tonic, ovarian tonic, emmenagogue, diuretic
amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, leucorrhea, estrogen imbalance, menopause, female infertility, uterine infections, ovarian cysts, leiomyomas, PMS, threatened miscarriage, premature labor, dyspepsia
Dioscorea villosa
wild yam
spasmolytic, anti rheumatic, AI, diuretic, diaphoretic, hepatic, cholagogue
dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, pos, threatened miscarriage, premature labor, smooth muscle spasm, colic
Medicago sativa
alfalfa
phytoestrogen, hepatoprotective, AO, cholesterol lowering
endometriosis, hyper/hypoestogenism, infertility, menopause
Mitchell repens
uterine tonic, parturifacient, emmenagogue, alterative, astringente, diuretic
dysmenorrhea, infertility, leiomyoma, menorrhagia, poor uterine tone
prepare for child birth
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry leaf
parturient, strengthen contraction, reduces hemorrhage during labor, uterine tonic, astringent, inflammation modulator
prepare for labor, diarrhea, leucorrhea, aphthous ulcers, gingivitis (mouth wash), conjunctivitis (eye wash)
Viburnum oculus, prunifolium
Cramp bark
spasmolytic, astringent, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, hypotensive,
dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, PMS, threatened miscarriage, premature labor, smooth muscle spasm, acute urolithiasis, myalgia, hypertension, arthritis
Vitex guns castus
normalize hormones and pituitary function
uterine tonic, increases progesterone, decreases estrogen, galactagogue
tean acne, menses, post OCP, dysmenorrhea, PMS