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Herbal Medicine: Herbs for the digestive system Flashcards

1
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What are the key herbal actions that support digestion?

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Bitter (stimulates digestive secretions), aromatic digestive (enhances digestion), carminative (relaxes digestive muscles), demulcent (soothes mucous membranes), antiemetic (reduces nausea).

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What part of Aloe Vera is used for medicinal purposes?

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The inner leaf gel.

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What are the key constituents of Aloe Vera?

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Polysaccharides.

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What are the main actions of Aloe Vera?

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Anti-inflammatory for wounds, burns, and GI inflammation; speeds wound healing.

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What is the recommended intake of Aloe Vera juice concentrate?

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25–100 ml/day.

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What is the safety consideration for using Aloe Vera?

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Generally safe; avoid in pregnancy unless absence is guaranteed.

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What part of Cardamom is used medicinally?

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The seeds.

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What are the main actions of Cardamom?

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Carminative, gastro-protective, promotes circulation, aids in weak digestion, flatulence, and bloating.

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What is the recommended intake of Cardamom?

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½–1 teaspoon daily.

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What is a safety consideration for Cardamom?

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Avoid high doses in pregnancy and GORD.

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What part of Chamomile is used for medicinal purposes?

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The flowers.

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What are the key actions of Chamomile?

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Anti-inflammatory, carminative, antispasmodic, antioxidant, mild sedative.

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What conditions is Chamomile beneficial for?

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Indigestion, gastritis, peptic ulcers, IBS/IBD, teething, colic, stress, insomnia, anxiety, eczema, diabetes.

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What is the recommended intake of Chamomile?

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Infusion (tea) - 2 teaspoons dried herb.

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What is a safety consideration for Chamomile?

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Known allergy to the Asteraceae family.

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What part of Fennel is used medicinally?

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The seeds.

17
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What are the main actions of Fennel?

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Antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, galactagogue.

18
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What is the recommended intake of Fennel?

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1-2 teaspoons of crushed seeds infused for 10 minutes.

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What is a safety consideration for Fennel?

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Avoid high doses in pregnancy and GORD.

20
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What part of Ginger is used for medicinal purposes?

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The rhizome.

21
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What are the main actions of Ginger?

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Antiemetic, carminative, anti-inflammatory, circulatory stimulant.

22
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What is the recommended intake of Ginger?

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3 teaspoons fresh or ½ teaspoon dried daily.

23
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What is a safety consideration for Ginger?

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Caution in peptic ulcers and with anticoagulants.

24
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What part of Liquorice is used medicinally?

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The root.

25
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What are the main actions of Liquorice?

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Anti-inflammatory, mucoprotective, demulcent, expectorant, hepatoprotective.

26
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What is the recommended intake of Liquorice?

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1-2 teaspoons daily.

27
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What is a safety consideration for Liquorice?

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Avoid in hypertension, oedema, hypokalaemia, heart failure, and with diuretics.

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What part of Oregano is used for medicinal purposes?

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The leaves.

29
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What are the main actions of Oregano?

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Antispasmodic, antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antioxidant.

30
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What is the recommended intake of Oregano?

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1-2 teaspoons daily or as oil capsules.

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What is a safety consideration for Oregano?

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Avoid high doses in pregnancy and breastfeeding; avoid long-term use.

32
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What part of Peppermint is used medicinally?

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The leaves.

33
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What are the main actions of Peppermint?

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Antispasmodic, carminative, antimicrobial, antiemetic.

34
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What is the recommended intake of Peppermint?

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1 teaspoon per cup in infusion or as oil capsules.

35
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What is a safety consideration for Peppermint?

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Avoid in GORD and salicylate sensitivity.

36
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What part of Slippery Elm is used for medicinal purposes?

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The inner bark.

37
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What are the main actions of Slippery Elm?

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Demulcent; soothes GI/upper respiratory tract.

38
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What is the recommended intake of Slippery Elm?

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2-3 teaspoons daily mixed in water (1 tsp:250 ml).

39
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What is a safety consideration for Slippery Elm?

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Take 2 hours away from medicines as it may decrease absorption; ensure good water intake.

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