Herbal Actions Flashcards
Tonic Vs Effectors
Tonic:
-nourish the body
-support natural processes of growth, health, and renewal
ex. Nettle
Effector:
- Observable impact on the body
-Treatment for specific illnesses
Ex. Echinacea
Hepatics. Effectors vs tonics?
Effectors: Choleretics = Inc. Bile
Tonics: Liver Tonics & protectives = Phase 1 & 2 Detox & regeneration of hepatocytes
Lymphatics. Effectors vs tonics?
Effectors: Stimulant = Inc. lymph node activity
Tonics: Inc. lymphatic flow
Laxatives. Effectors vs tonics?
Effectors: stimulants = Inc. direct peristalsis.
Tonics: Osmotic/bulking = Inc. reflex peristalsis.
Expectorants, anticatarrhals & antitussives act on which body system?
Respiratory system
Cholagogue, choleric, bitters, demulcents, carminatives, antiemetics, emetics act on what system?
Digestive system
Adaptogens, nervine tonics/relaxants/stimulants, sedatives, hypnotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics & nootropics act on what system?
Adrenals + Nervous system
Cardiotonics, hypotensives, blood vessel tonics, antioxidants, hypolipidemics, hypoglycemics & circulatory stimulates work on what body system?
Cardiovascular system
Diuretics & antilithics act on what body system?
Urinary System
emmenagogues, galactagogues, uterine tonics, female & male reproductive tonics work on what body system?
Reproductive system
antimicrobials, antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, anthelmintics & deep immune tonics work on what body system?
Immune system
Connective tissue tonics, rubefacients, vulneraries, analgesic, antispasmodics, anti-inflammatories & antirheumatics act on which body system?
Connective tissue & MSK system
Emollients, demulcents, astringents, styptics, vulneraries, & rubefacients act on what body system?
Skin & Mucus Membranes
Alterative, diuretics, laxatives/aperients, lympatics, diaphoretic are?
Herbal cleansers
