Herbal Safety Continuum Scale Flashcards by Angela Masocol

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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ALFALFA (MEDICAGO SATIVA) leaf

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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CHICKWEED (STELLARIA MEDIA) aboveground parts

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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DANDELION (TARAXACUM OFFICINALE) leaf

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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LAMB’S QUARTERS (CHENOPODIUM ALBUM) leaf

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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MAITAKE (GRIFOLA FRONDOSA) mushroom

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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NETTLE (URTICA DIOICA) leaf

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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OAT (AVENA SATIVA) stem

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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ROSE (ROSA SPP.) hip

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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SHITAKE (LENTINULA EDODES) mushroom

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(1) NUTRITIVE HERBS

FOOD-LIKE HERBS WITH NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS; CAN BE USED DAILY.

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VIOLET (VIOLA SPP.) aerial parts

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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ASHWAGANDHA (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA) root

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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BURDOCK (ARCTIUM LAPPA) root.

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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CODONOPSIS (CODONOPSIS PILOSULA) root.

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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HAWTHORN (CRATAEGUS SPP.) berry, leaf, flower.

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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MARSHMALLOW (ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS) root.

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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MULLEIN (VERBASCUM THAPSUS) leaf

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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OAT (AVENA SATIVA) milky seed.

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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PLANTAIN (PLANTAGO SPP.) leaf.

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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RASBERRY (RUBUS IDAEUS) leaf.

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(2) NOURISHING TONICS
GENTLE HERBS THAT HELP TO NOURISH AND NORMALIZE AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM OVER TIME; CAN BY USED DAILY OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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RED CLOVER (TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE) aerial parts.

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(3) STIMULATING TONICS
STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

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ASIAN GINSENG (PANAX GINSENG) root.

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(3) STIMULATING TONICS
STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

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ASTRAGALUS (ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS) root.

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(3) STIMULATING TONICS
STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

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DANDELION (TARAXACUM OFFICINALE) root.

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(3) STIMULATING TONICS
STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

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ECHINACEA (ECHINACEA SPP.) root.

(3) STIMULATING TONICS STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

GINKGO (GINKGO BILOBA) leaf.

(3) STIMULATING TONICS STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

GINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE) rhizome.

(3) STIMULATING TONICS STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

LICORICE (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA) root.

(3) STIMULATING TONICS STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

MOTHERWORT (LEONURUS CARDIACA) aerial parts.

(3) STIMULATING TONICS STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

TULSI (OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM) aerial parts.

(3) STIMULATING TONICS STRONGER TONIC HERBS THAT ARE MORE STIMULATING TO AN ORGAN OR BODY SYSTEM THAN NOURISHING TONIC HERBS (NOTE THAT STIMULATING TONICS ARE NOT THE SAME AS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS); THERE ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IMPROPER USE, BUT IF USED CORRECTLY CAN BE SAFELY USED FOR A PERIOD OF DAYS TO MONTHS.

YELLOW DOCK (RUMEX CRISPUS) root.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

ANDROGRAPHIS (ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA) leaf.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

BAPTISIA (BAPTISIA TINCTORIA) root.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

BLACK WALNUT (JUGLANS NIGRA) hull.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

CASCARA SAGRADA (FRANGULA PURSHIANA) dried bark.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

GOLDENSEAL ( HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS) root.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

JUNIPER (JUNIPERUS SPP.) berry.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

MYRRH (COMMIPHORA MYRRHA) resin.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

USNEA (USNEA SPP.) lichen.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

UVA URSI (ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI) leaf.

(4) ACUTE-USE HERBS MODERATELY ACTIVE STIMULANT HERBS THAT WORK TO ADJUST A BODY PROCESS; DUE TO THEIR NARROWER THERAPEUTIC RANGE, BEST FOR ACUTE USE LIMITED TO APPORXIMATELY 2 WEEKS.

WORMWOOD (ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM) aerial parts.

(5) LOW-DOSE HERBS STRONG, IRRITATING HERBS WITH POTENTIALLY DRAMATIC EFFECTS; BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BENEFICIAL DOSE AND A TOXIC DOSE, THESE MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AN EXPERIENCED HERBALIST.

ANEMONE (PULSATILLA VULGARIS) dried aerial parts and root.

(5) LOW-DOSE HERBS STRONG, IRRITATING HERBS WITH POTENTIALLY DRAMATIC EFFECTS; BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BENEFICIAL DOSE AND A TOXIC DOSE, THESE MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AN EXPERIENCED HERBALIST.

ARNICA (ARNICA SPP.) flower.

(5) LOW-DOSE HERBS STRONG, IRRITATING HERBS WITH POTENTIALLY DRAMATIC EFFECTS; BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BENEFICIAL DOSE AND A TOXIC DOSE, THESE MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AN EXPERIENCED HERBALIST.

BELLADONNA (ATROPA BELLADONNA) whole plant.

(5) LOW-DOSE HERBS STRONG, IRRITATING HERBS WITH POTENTIALLY DRAMATIC EFFECTS; BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BENEFICIAL DOSE AND A TOXIC DOSE, THESE MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AN EXPERIENCED HERBALIST.

BLOODROOT (SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS) root.

(5) LOW-DOSE HERBS STRONG, IRRITATING HERBS WITH POTENTIALLY DRAMATIC EFFECTS; BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BENEFICIAL DOSE AND A TOXIC DOSE, THESE MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AN EXPERIENCED HERBALIST.

CELANDINE (CHELIDONIUM MAJUS) aerial parts.

(5) LOW-DOSE HERBS STRONG, IRRITATING HERBS WITH POTENTIALLY DRAMATIC EFFECTS; BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BENEFICIAL DOSE AND A TOXIC DOSE, THESE MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AN EXPERIENCED HERBALIST.

FOXGLOVE (DIGITALIS SPP.) leaf.

(5) LOW-DOSE HERBS STRONG, IRRITATING HERBS WITH POTENTIALLY DRAMATIC EFFECTS; BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BENEFICIAL DOSE AND A TOXIC DOSE, THESE MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AN EXPERIENCED HERBALIST.

LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY (CONVALLARIA MAJALIS) whole plant.

(5) LOW-DOSE HERBS STRONG, IRRITATING HERBS WITH POTENTIALLY DRAMATIC EFFECTS; BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BENEFICIAL DOSE AND A TOXIC DOSE, THESE MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AN EXPERIENCED HERBALIST.

LOBELIA (LOBELIA INFLATA) aerial parts.

(5) LOW-DOSE HERBS STRONG, IRRITATING HERBS WITH POTENTIALLY DRAMATIC EFFECTS; BECAUSE THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BENEFICIAL DOSE AND A TOXIC DOSE, THESE MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF AN EXPERIENCED HERBALIST.

POKE (PHYTOLACCA AMERICANA) root.