gastro intestinal system Flashcards
angelica archangelica
angelica
aromatic digestive, orexogenic, spasmolytic , carminative, anti flammatory, diuretic , bitter tonic
good for anorexia, peripheral circulatory stimulant, galactagogue
peripheral circulation , colic, elderly,cold gut1:2 45%
5-20ml/wktds. Infusion 2-4 g in 150ml
Artemisia absinthium
worm wood
bitter tonic, orexogenic , anti parasitic , anti eccymtoic , anti depressant
good for intestinal worms,nervine stimulant, digestive/pancreatic function
, anorexia, intest worms, dyspepsia, mild depressionsoft tissue injuries
tincture
1:5 45% 5 - 20ml/w. Infuion 1-2 tsp
not for epileptics
cinnammomom verum
cinnamon
aromatic digestive, spasmolytic, carminative, anti microbial anti
pyretic,good for diabetics, neuroprotective
good for dyspepsia
bloat, nausea,diarrhoea, menorrhagia
1:2 70% 20 - 40 ml/wk tds . Dried powdred bark, 0.5 - 1 gm
Foenicular vulgare
Fennel
aromatic digestive, spasmolytic bitter tonic carminative , galactagogue , anti tussive oestrogenic
good for dyspepsia,
colic, ,weak digestion
1:2 50%
20 - 40 ml/wk tds. Infusion 1 - 3 gm tds
Filipendula
ulmaria
meadow sweet
aromatic digestive, ant acid, anti microbial, bitter tonic, anti inflammatory ( good gut anti inflammatory ) antipyretic antioxidant,antibacterial
good for ANYTHING HYPER
HYPO ACIDITY, upeptic ulcers, reflux, osteo/RA, gentourinary
1:2
60% 20 - 40 ml/week.
Matricaria reticula
chamomile
spasmolytic, carminative, anti inflammatory sedativeDiaphoretic
nervous system sedative, vulnerary
good for nervous diarrhoea, motion/morning sickness, IBS, nausea/Vomiting
tincture
1:2 60% . Bath 50 gm /10 l. gel/cream 5-8 drops /50gms
Melissa officinalis
calendula
Spasmolytic, carminitive, mild sedative, diaphoretic, antiviral (topically) thymoleptic, TSH antagonist .
higher doses decrease pain and spasm and induce sedation. may increase cognitive function and calmness in mild - moderate alzheimers .
Gastric upset associated with nervous tension, indigestion , gas bloating, abdo cramping baby colic.
nervousness anxiety depression good general anxyiolytic .
Topically for herpes viral conditions
may have additive effect on thyroid drugs/anti depressant drugs.
cooling relaxing
Mentha x piperita
peppermint
Spasmolytic, carminative, anti emetic, Choloretic , cholagogue, antimicrobial anti parasitic, refrigerant , local analgesic, counter irritant stimulant, antioxidant anti emetic.
Dyspepsia, enhances gastric emptying, colic, gastritis, chronic digestive issues, post op endoscope , pregnancy/morning sickness
Respiratory infections - anti microbial, anti inflammatory spasmolytic - inhale or topical
Cognitive/physical performance - mental/physical fatigue
Topically - muscle aches myalgia, neuralgia arthritis.
HSV1,2 antagonist
CONTRAINDICATED with gallstones/gall inflammation
may decrease lactation
Cooling /drying then warming
Pimpinella anisum
Aniseed
Carminitve , spasmolytic, chologogue , parasympathetic relaxant
bronchospasmolytic, expectorant , mucolytic, phytoestrogenic
For - dyspepsia, gas bloat cramping hiccups bad breath due to gut fermentation, indigestion from nervous tension . Increases gastric emptying
Respiratory - dry painful cough
Warming and drying
May have have additive effect on hormone therapy (oestrogen) in large doses
Ulmus fulva
Slippery elm
Demulcent, emollient , local anti inflammatory (mucilage)
prebiotic, bulk laxative, nutritive , antioxidant
Gastritis, acid reflux, dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, IBS, colitis,
topically - emollient for irritated inflamed skin conditions - draws out boils.
good for convalescing from illness and cancer
Respiratory - reflex demulcent action from gut (not as strong as althea), bronchitis - dry spasmodic cough
cooling and moisturising nourishing .
Zingiber officinale
Ginger
Carminative, spasmolytic, anti emetic, (blocks 5ht3 receptors) digestive stimulant anti ulcerative peripheral circulatory stimulant/tonic
Silogogue - increases gastric secretions and emptying
diaphoretic, anti platelet, anti inflammatory hepatoprotective, anti oxidant, hypoglycaemic, hypolipidaemic, nephroprotecitve, immunomodulator, anti microbial, anti carcinogenic
Inhibits helicobacteria/ gastric ulcers
decreases cholesterol
improves insulin sensitivity and decreases serum glucose levels
hypotensive, anti viral against HSV1/2
Nausea, motion and morning sickness, post op, post cancer therapy.
improves cognition, attention, processing, working memory, recall speed
allergy related asthma r/t histamine
Additive effect on antibiotics, anti coagulants and anti inflammatories
Caution with gall stones
which 3 GIT herbs are used topically to treat HSV1 and HSV2
Melissa officinalis
menthe x piperita
Zingiber officinale
list 3 GIT herbs that are anti emetics
Zingiber officinale
Mentha x piperita
melissa officinalis
what is the caution when giving herbs that increase gastric emptying eg Zingiber/mentha piperita
avoid if patient has gall stones/inflamed gall bladder
which two herbs are orexogenics
Artemisia absinthinium
Angelica archangelica
