generic questions

Question 1

which herbs are not safe in pregnancy

Answer 1

Phytolacca americana (Lymph)
Uncaria tomentosa (immune)
Euphorbia hirta (lower respiratory )
Tylophera indica (Immune)
Commiphera myrrh (skin)
panax ginseng (tienchi ginseng) Macro circ
Salivia miltirrhiza (Den shen) macro circ.

Question 2

Anti fungal herbs

Answer 2

Calendula offinicalis (skin)
Hemidesmis indicus (Immune)
uncaria tomentosa (immune)
thymus vulgaris (lower respiratory )

Question 3

anti eccymotic herbs

Answer 3

arnica montana
aesculus hippocastenum

Question 4

which 3 herbs are topical treatments for herpes simplex 1 & 2

Answer 4

Melissa officinalis
mentha x piperita
zingiber officinale

Question 5

what is the difference between the primary and secondary metabolites?

Answer 5

primary = natural compounds that aid in growth of plant

secondary = natural compounds that provide offensive and defensive assistance to ensure plant survival

Question 6

example of a reflex demulcent

Answer 6

althea officinalis

Question 7

what is the differnce between a relaxing bronchospasmodic and an anti tussive?

Answer 7

Relaxing bronchospasmodic relaxes the smooth muscle in the lower respiratory tract and an anti tussive affects the cough centre in the brain .

Question 8

how long is an acute , sub acute and chronic illness

Answer 8

acute - < 3 weeks
sub acute - 3-8 weeks
chronic > 8 weeks n

Question 9

define a cardio tonic

Answer 9

Beneficial effect on heart and vessels , strengthens and regulates heart function,
improves the force and contraction of heart
eg Allium Sativum
Cratagus monogyna
(coleus and Panax mildly )

Question 10

list advantages of herbal medicines

Answer 10

multiple uses for each herb
some herbs more suitable to specific organs/systems
naturally occurring plants constituents
herbs have a synergistic relationship
adptogenic herbs help in many areas