Female reprod Flashcards
Phytoestrogenic
modulates estrogen receptors
indications- dysmennorhea, menopausal hot flashes, (BPH), acne
herbs- soy, ground flax, red clover
phytochem- isoflavonoids, lignans, phytosterols (triterp)
Hormone regulator/balancer
balances and re-establishes normal hormone levels
indications- ammenorrhea, light menses, irregular menses, PMS, cramps, cyclical acne, infertility, low libido
herbs- chaste tree
Antispasmodic
relaxes smooth muscle
herbs- black cohosh, crampbark, dong quai
phytochem- flavonoids, Eoils, diterpenoids
Antihemorrhagic
prevents/stops bleeding
indication- menstrual complaints, post partum hemmorhage
herbs- oak, witch hazel, bethroot, cranes bill
phytochem-tannins
Uterine astringent
prevents/stops bleeding in uterus
indication- menstrual complaints, post partum hemmorhage, uterine prolapse
herbs- bethroot, cranes bill
phytochem- tannins
Uterine Tonic
tones and strengthens uterus
indication- menorrhagia, uterine prolapse, pregnancy (prevents miscarriage)
herbs-bethroot, blue cohosh, black cohosh, crampbark
phytochem- tannins, alkaloids
Emmenogogue
induces or regulates menses
indication- oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea
herbs- black cohosh, blue cohosh, parsley, crampbark
phytochem- alkaloids, coumarins, Eoils
* can terminate pregn
Abortifacient
terminates pregnancy
indications- unwanted pregnancy
herbs- pennyroyal, blue cohosh, parsley, barberry, goldenseal, ephedra, oregon grape, juniper
phyto- Eoils, alkaloids
Parturient
prepares uterine for labour and/or assists w/ childbirth
indications- pregnancy
action- oxytocic (faclitates/ hastens delivery by stimulating conctactions)
herbs- raspberry
phyto-tannins, alkaloids
Galactogogue
helps to increase milk production and secretion
indication- breastfeeding, agalactia
herbs0 fenugreek, blessed thistle, fennel
Phytochem- sesquiterpene lactones, Eoils, triterpenoids
