Herb Med 2 Flashcards
What is Zingiber officinale? (Circulatory Stimulants
Ginger
Main actions of Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Peripheral circulatory stimulant,
Anti-emetic (anti-nausea)
Anti-inflammatory,
Carminative, (relaxes the smooth muscle of digestive system) Diaphoretic (excessive sweating)
Main actions of Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)?
Circulatory stimulant (improves circulation) Cognitive enhancing (improves brain health)
What is Zanthoxylum spp? (Circulatory Stimulants)
Prickly Ash
Main actions of Zanthoxylum spp (Prickly Ash)?
Circulatory stimulant (increases blood flow to and from tissues and organs) Anti-rheumatic (treats rheumatoid arthritis)
What is the botanical name for Cayenne (Chilli pepper)?
Capsicum annuum
Main actions of Cayenne? (Circulatory Stimulants)
Circulatory stimulant,
Rubefacient - topically (redden skin by increasing blood flow - relieve pain)
Analgesic (pain relief) - (topically)
What is Vaccinium myrtillus
Bilberry (Vasoprotective)
What are the main actions of Bilberry?
Vasoprotective, (supports blood vessels)
Anti-edema (excess fluid trapped in tissues)
Anti-oxidant,
Anti-inflammatory
What is a depurative? (Muscular Skeletal & Skin)
Increases the detoxification and elimination in the body
What is Arctium lappa?
Burdock (Depurative)
Medicinal actions of Burdock?
Depurative, Mild diuretic, Mild
laxative
What is the botanical name for Cleavers? (Depurative)
Galium aparine
Medicinal actions of Cleavers?
Depurative, Diuretic
What is dysmenorrhoea
painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.
Common name for Trifolium pratense
Red Clover (Depuritive)
What are the medicinal actions of Red Clover?
Depurative,
Phytoestrogenic
Medicinal actions of Gotu Kola?
Depurative, Adaptogenic (helps the body to cope with stress).
Nervine tonic, (supports nervous system) Vulnerary (healing topically),
Venotonic (alleviate venous insufficiency - supports veins)
What is the common name for Phytolacca Americana?
Pokeroot (contraindicated in pregnancy and children)
Main actions of Pokeroot?
Depurative, Lymphatic, Antiinflammatory,
Immunostimulant (enhances the immune system)
What is the botanical name for Saw Palmetto? (Diuretics)
Serenoa repens
Main actions of Saw Palmetto?
Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-androgenic (androgen antagonists or testosterone blockers)
What is the common name for Solidago spp.?
Golden Rod
What are the main actions of goldenrod?
Diuretic, Anti-catarrhal (helps body remove excess mucus)
Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic( excessive sweating)
What is the botanical name for Wild Cherry?
Apium graveolens
What are the main actions of Wild Cherry?
Apium graveolens
Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-rheumatic
What is Elymus repens
Couch Grass
What is couch grass good for?
Cystitis (UTIs)
Diuretic, Urinary demulcent (supports UTI’s)
What is the botanical name for Horse Tail?
Equisetum arvense
What are the main actions of Equisetum arvense?
Diuretic, Astringent (pulls body tissues together)
What are Witch Hazel’s main actions?
Astringent (pulls body tissues together), Anti-inflammatory,
Hemostyptic (stops bleeding)
What is Hamamelis virginiana?
Witch Hazel
What is the botanical name for eyebright?
Euphrasia Officinalis
What are the main actions of Eyebright?
Astringent, Anti-catarrhal,
Anti-inflammatory,
Mucous membrane tonic (a substance that improves the tone, vigour, and function of the mucous membrane)
What is the common name for Achillea millefolium?
Yarrow
What are the medicinal actions for Yarrow?
Astringent, Hemostatic (prevents & stops bleeding)
Diaphoretic, Vulnerary
What is Aesculus hippocastanum?
Horse Chestnut
What are the actions of horse chestnut?
Astringent, Venotonic, Antiedematous,
Anti-inflammatory
What is the botanical name for Shepherd’s Purse?
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Main actions for Shepherd’s Purse?
Astringent, Anti-hemorrhagic,
Hemostatic
What is a Demulcent?
a substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.
What is Althaea officinalis?
Marshmallow!
Main actions of Marshmallow?
Demulcent,
Expectorant (relaxing)
What is Plantago lanceolata?
Ribwort
What are the actions of Ribwort?
Demulcent, Anti-catarrhal,
Astringent,
Expectorant (relaxing)
What is the common name fro Zea mays
Corn silk
What is the medicinal actions of cornsilk?
Demulcent (urinary), Diuretic (good for cystitis - UTIs)
What is Ulmus rubra?
Slippery Elm
Is there a tincture for Slippery Elm?
No (its a powder)
Main actions of slippery elm?
Demulcent, Nutritive
What is Trigonella foenumgraecum?
Fenugreek
Main actions of Fenugreek?
Demulcent, Galactogogue (stimulates milk production)
Hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar)
