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Herb Med 2 Flashcards

1
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What is Zingiber officinale? (Circulatory Stimulants

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Ginger

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Main actions of Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

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Peripheral circulatory stimulant,
Anti-emetic (anti-nausea)
Anti-inflammatory,
Carminative, (relaxes the smooth muscle of digestive system) Diaphoretic (excessive sweating)

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Main actions of Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)?

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Circulatory stimulant (improves circulation)
Cognitive enhancing (improves brain health)
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What is Zanthoxylum spp? (Circulatory Stimulants)

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Prickly Ash

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Main actions of Zanthoxylum spp (Prickly Ash)?

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Circulatory stimulant (increases blood flow to and from tissues and organs) 
Anti-rheumatic (treats rheumatoid arthritis)
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What is the botanical name for Cayenne (Chilli pepper)?

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Capsicum annuum

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Main actions of Cayenne? (Circulatory Stimulants)

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Circulatory stimulant,
Rubefacient - topically (redden skin by increasing blood flow - relieve pain)
Analgesic (pain relief) - (topically)

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What is Vaccinium myrtillus

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Bilberry (Vasoprotective)

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What are the main actions of Bilberry?

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Vasoprotective, (supports blood vessels)
Anti-edema (excess fluid trapped in tissues)
Anti-oxidant,
Anti-inflammatory

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What is a depurative? (Muscular Skeletal & Skin)

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Increases the detoxification and elimination in the body

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What is Arctium lappa?

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Burdock (Depurative)

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Medicinal actions of Burdock?

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Depurative, Mild diuretic, Mild

laxative

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What is the botanical name for Cleavers? (Depurative)

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Galium aparine

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Medicinal actions of Cleavers?

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Depurative, Diuretic

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What is dysmenorrhoea

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painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.

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Common name for Trifolium pratense

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Red Clover (Depuritive)

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What are the medicinal actions of Red Clover?

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Depurative,

Phytoestrogenic

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Medicinal actions of Gotu Kola?

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Depurative, Adaptogenic (helps the body to cope with stress).
Nervine tonic, (supports nervous system) Vulnerary (healing topically),
Venotonic (alleviate venous insufficiency - supports veins)

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What is the common name for Phytolacca Americana?

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Pokeroot (contraindicated in pregnancy and children)

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Main actions of Pokeroot?

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Depurative, Lymphatic, Antiinflammatory,

Immunostimulant (enhances the immune system)

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What is the botanical name for Saw Palmetto? (Diuretics)

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Serenoa repens

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Main actions of Saw Palmetto?

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Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory,

Anti-androgenic (androgen antagonists or testosterone blockers)

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What is the common name for Solidago spp.?

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Golden Rod

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What are the main actions of goldenrod?

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Diuretic, Anti-catarrhal (helps body remove excess mucus)

Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic( excessive sweating)

25
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What is the botanical name for Wild Cherry?

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Apium graveolens

26
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What are the main actions of Wild Cherry?

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Apium graveolens
Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-rheumatic

27
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What is Elymus repens

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Couch Grass

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What is couch grass good for?

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Cystitis (UTIs)

Diuretic, Urinary demulcent (supports UTI’s)

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What is the botanical name for Horse Tail?

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Equisetum arvense

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What are the main actions of Equisetum arvense?

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Diuretic, Astringent (pulls body tissues together)

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What are Witch Hazel’s main actions?

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Astringent (pulls body tissues together), Anti-inflammatory,

Hemostyptic (stops bleeding)

32
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What is Hamamelis virginiana?

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Witch Hazel

33
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What is the botanical name for eyebright?

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Euphrasia Officinalis

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What are the main actions of Eyebright?

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Astringent, Anti-catarrhal,
Anti-inflammatory,
Mucous membrane tonic (a substance that improves the tone, vigour, and function of the mucous membrane)

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What is the common name for Achillea millefolium?

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Yarrow

36
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What are the medicinal actions for Yarrow?

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Astringent, Hemostatic (prevents & stops bleeding)

Diaphoretic, Vulnerary

37
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What is Aesculus hippocastanum?

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Horse Chestnut

38
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What are the actions of horse chestnut?

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Astringent, Venotonic, Antiedematous,

Anti-inflammatory

39
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What is the botanical name for Shepherd’s Purse?

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Capsella bursa-pastoris

40
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Main actions for Shepherd’s Purse?

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Astringent, Anti-hemorrhagic,

Hemostatic

41
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What is a Demulcent?

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a substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.

42
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What is Althaea officinalis?

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Marshmallow!

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Main actions of Marshmallow?

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Demulcent,

Expectorant (relaxing)

44
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What is Plantago lanceolata?

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Ribwort

45
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What are the actions of Ribwort?

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Demulcent, Anti-catarrhal,
Astringent,
Expectorant (relaxing)

46
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What is the common name fro Zea mays

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Corn silk

47
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What is the medicinal actions of cornsilk?

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Demulcent (urinary), Diuretic (good for cystitis - UTIs)

48
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What is Ulmus rubra?

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Slippery Elm

49
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Is there a tincture for Slippery Elm?

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No (its a powder)

50
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Main actions of slippery elm?

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Demulcent, Nutritive

51
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What is Trigonella foenumgraecum?

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Fenugreek

52
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Main actions of Fenugreek?

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Demulcent, Galactogogue (stimulates milk production)

Hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar)

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