Gastrointestinal Flashcards
Juglans nigra
Antihelmintic
anti parasitic, astringent, antimicrobial, hyperlipidemia,
parasites, worms, chronic constipation, dysentery, hemorrhoids, high cholesterol
Tanacetum vulgare
antihelminitc
insecticide, emmenagogue, bitter, astringent
worms and parasites, gingivitis, weak digestion, amenorrhea
Ceonothus americanus
Astringent
antispasmodic, splenic tonic, hypertension, sedative, expectorant
fatty liver, hepatitis, splenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, bronchitis, asthma, cough, dysentery, Gi bleed, skin irritation and sores
Geranium maculatum
Astringent
bleeding ulcers, hemorrhoids, wounds, heavy menses, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea
Quercus rubra
Astringent
styptic, AI, antiseptic
topical: varicose veins, anal fissures, wounds, small burns, strains, sprains
weeping eczema, hemorrhoids
Douche: post partum, vaginal prolapse, leucorrhea
internal: diarrhea, dysentery rectal bleed, IBD, ulcers
Arctium lapp
alterative, bitter, diuretico, hypoglycemic
skin conditions
Artemesia absinthum
bitter, carmintaive, antimicrobial, antidepressant
digestion, colic, gas, roundworm, pinworm, mild depression, cold and flu
Artemesia vulgaris
bitter and nervine tonic, carminative, emmenagogue
poor digestion, depression, amenorrhea
Gentiana lutea
bitter, cholagogue, hepatotonic, sialogogue, antimicrobial, emmenogoue
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
astringent, carminative, antibacterial, vasodilator, diaphoretic, antispasmodic
Foeniculum vulgare
carminative, anti spasm, AI, phytoestrogen, galactagogue
URTI
Mentha piperita
carminative, spasmolytic, antiemetic, counter irritan, antimicrobial, nervine
topical: myalgia, OA, RA, headaches, strains, sprains,
internal: galls tones, colic, dyspepsia, maldigestion, IBS, IBD, nausea, vomitting, URTI
Rosmarinus officinalis
antimicrobial, hypertensive, circulatory stimulant, carminative, AO
topical: myalgia, neuralgia, arthritis
Internal: dyspepsia, loss of appetite
Zingiber officinale
carminative, antiemetic, rubefacient, warming tonic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, anti-inflammatory
loss of appetite, motion sickness, dyspepsia, RA
Althea officinalis
demulcent, emollient, vulnerary, AI
Cannabis sativa
analgesi, sedative, antiemetic, psychoactive, AI, hypertension
anorexia, epilepsy, insomnia
Linum usitatissimum
demulcent, emollient, laxative, antitussive, anodyne, AI, antithrombotic
constipation, GI irritation, nutritive, hormone imbalance, breast cancer
Ulmus rubra
demulcent, astringent, AI,
Aloe vera
inflammation modulator, vulnerably, demulcent
topical: wounds, burns, stretch marks, varicose veins, ulcers, frost bite
Internal: gastritis, IBD, peptic ulcer, interstitial or infection cystitis
Cassia augustifolia
Senna
stimulating laxative
Podophyllum peltatum
purgative, antitumor
warts, constipation, cancer
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY
Rhamnus fangula, purshiana
laxative, cathartic, emetic, bitter
constipation
Ricinis communis
laxative, purgative, AI
Rumex crispus
laxative, hepatoprotective
mild constipation, sluggish digestion, liver congestion,