Herbal Products Flashcards by Sara Sverker

What is ginger used for?

Dry root = poor circulation and arthralgia
Fresh root = Nausea and motion sickness

Carminative

Antiemetic

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Who should avoid using Reishi?

those with an allergy to mushrooms

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What are the three species of Echinacea?

E. angustifolia
E. pallida
E. purpurea

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What is chamomile used for?

Insomnia
Anxiety
IBS/IBD
Inflammation

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What ADRs might occur with elderberry?

Typically well tolerated with mild laxative effect

Leaves, flowers, and unripened fruit can cause N/V/D

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What is skullcap used for?

Insomnia
Anxiety with tremors
Nervous ticks

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What is skullcap primarily used as?

Tincture made from fresh leaves

Dried plant does not retain the same therapeutic effect

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What is Rhodiola used for?

Chronic stress
Depression
Fatigue
Immune depletion from overwork/exercise
Adaptogen

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What herbs are in the Zingiberaceae family?

Turmeric

Ginger

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Who can have an allergic reaction to Echinacea?

Those also allergic to ragweed

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Should you consume lavender oil?

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What is an adaptogen?

Functions to help with stresses of daily life

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What is Goji?

Nutritive

Antioxidant

Anti-inflammatory

Mild immune tonic

Hepatoprotective

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What part of the elderberry is typically used?

flowers

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What is lavendar used for?

Anxiety
Insomnia
Burns
Heavily used in cosmetics

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What is blueberry rich in?

Flavonoids

Antioxidants

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What is turmeric used for?

Systemic of local inflammatory disease - arthritis, allergies, IBS

Hepatoprotective

Inhibits carinogenesis

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What herb is in the Solanaceae/Nightshade family?

Ashwagandha

Goji

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How should turmeric be prepared?

With fats like coconut oil, milk or ghee to increase absorption

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What is lemon balm?

Pleasant tasting tea

Lemony flavor

Used in pediatrics

“gladdening” herb

Mood elevator

Topical antiviral

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What is Ashwagandha?

an adaptogen

What is Echinacea used for?

Tongue tingling

Non specific immunomodulation = URI prevention, common cold, vaginal candidiasis

Autoimmune disease

Who needs to be cautious with using chamomile?

People allergic to Ragweed family

Who is Goji C/I in?

Patients with gas, nausea, bloating, diarrrhea

Avoid in patients with nightshade sensitivities

What is Reishi used for?

Immune amphoteric (allergies, autoimmune disease, more) Mild adaptogen Anti-inflammatory Cardiovascular symptoms (Blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides

What herbs are in the Asteraceae/Daisy family?

Chamomile | Echinacea

What herb is in the Cannabaceae family?

Hops

What herb is in the Etricaceae/heath family?

Blueberry

What herb is in the Passifloraceae family?

Passionflower

What is Chamomile?

Mild, gentle Extensively used in pediatrics Pleasant tasting

What herb is in the Crassulaceae family?

Rhodiola

Who should avoid using holy basil?

patients with thyroid dysfunction

What is elderberry used for?

Influenza | Flu-like symptoms

What was hops tested in conjuction with?

Valerian root It is a hypnotic

What is hops used for?

Nervous stomach Nervous insomnia Anxiety

What is passionflower used for?

Insomnia due to circular thinking/constant worry | Anxiety/irritability with mental excitement

What is Reishi?

Mushroom

What is Goji used for?

Stabilizes small capillaries Strengthens eyes Circulatory system

What herb is in the Caprifolaceae family?

Elderberry

Who needs to be cautious in using lemon balm?

Those with thyroid dysfunction C/I in large doses in hypothyroidism Avoid large doses in patients taking levothyroxine

Who is ginger use C/I in?

Abnormal bleeding

What is holy basil used for?

``` Mental fog Impaired memory Mild adaptogen Immune amphoteric May have antifewtility effects ```

What is Ashwagandha used for?

``` Weak, depleted fatigued patients with anemia Fibromyalgia Poor Memory Anxiety Muscle relaxant Anti-inflammatory ```

What herbs are in the Lamiaceae/Mint family?

Lavendar Lemonbalm Skullcap Holy Basil

How is ginger formulated?

Tea Candy Syrups MOre

Who should avoid using turmeric?

Avoid large quantities in pregnancy Avoid in patients with low iron levels (chelating)

Who should use caution in using Ashwagandha?

Patients with a nightshade sensitivty Avoid in hyperthyroidism In patients taking levothyroxine Can potentiate barbituates

What are blueberries used for?

Eye health | Coronary health

What is lavendar often used as?

Essential oil

Who should Rhodiola be avoided in?

Mania Bipolar Paranoid mental states