Herbology wk 5

Question 1

Mullein oil contains:

Answer 1

Verbascum
allium sativum (garlic oil)
hypericum
calendula

Question 2

Otitis immune tonic:

Answer 2

echinacea purpurea 
astragalus
tilia
glycerrhiza
verbascum

Question 3

Otitis support herbs:

Answer 3

Osha
Elcampane
hyssop
schizandra
usnea
larix
verbascum

Question 4

Demulcents:

Answer 4

act as a protective barrier on irritated or inflamed tissue, improve transit time, absorb toxins, protect GI against acid, regulate GI flora

Question 5

Examples of demulcents:

Answer 5

ulmus fulva
althea officinalis 
symphytum officinale
glycyrriza glabra
plantago spp
condrus crispus
fucus vesiculosis
corn silk (zea mays)
cinnamomum

Question 6

Cinnamon - parts used:

Answer 6

inner bark

Question 7

Cinnamon - constituents:

Answer 7

volatile oil
tannins
sugar
phenolic acid
mucilage

Question 8

Cinnamon - actions:

Answer 8

hemostatic
gastric stimulant
laxative (lg dose)
carmninative
astringent
germicide
flavor
diaphoretic
hypoclycemic

Question 9

Cinnamon - indications:

Answer 9

uterine hemorrhage (esp empty, flaccid)
diarrhea, flatulence
prevents cramping

Question 10

Cinnamon - cautions:

Answer 10

can promote diarrhea & elevate BP in sensitive individuals
DM (lowers glucose)
cumulative toxicity

Question 11

Slippery elm - parts used:

Answer 11

inner bark (cambium)

Question 12

Slippery elm - constituents:

Answer 12

MUCILAGE
starch
sugar
tannin
calcium
iodine
bromine
amino acids
trace Mg, Zn

Question 13

Slippery elm - actions:

Answer 13

demulcent
astringent
nutritive
vulnerary
expectorant
diuretic

Question 14

Slippery elm - indications:

Answer 14

GI - gastritis, ulcers
Respiratory - pharyngitis, coughs
GU - vaginitis

Question 15

Use Bastyr B formula for:

alternate for more acute infections:

Answer 15

bowel infection, ulceration w/bleeding, IBS, diverticulitis, UC
Robert’s formula

Question 16

Carminatives - actions:

Answer 16

work directly on the intestinal tract - promote digestion, decrease flatulence (prevent formation, promote expulsion), soothe the gut wall, ease GI pain
anti-inflammatory
anti-spasmodic
antimicrobial

Question 17

Carminatives - cautions:

Answer 17

decrease LE pressure - increase risk of GERD
need to still treat underlying cause of gas/bloating
kidney dz (high dose)

Question 18

Examples of carminatives:

Answer 18

carum carvi
foeniculum vulgare
pimpinella anisum
mentha piperita
glycyrrhyza glabra
lavendula officinalis
zingiber officinale
plants w/ the most aromatic essential oils

Question 19

Ginger - parts used:

Answer 19

rhizome

Question 20

Ginger - constituents:

Answer 20

essential oil
oleo-resins (gingerol, shogaols)
starch
protein
fat

Question 21

Ginger - actions:

Answer 21

choleretic
stomachic
anti-inflammatory
diaphoretic
general stimulant
rubefacient
carminitive
anti-emetic
expectorant
analgesic

Question 22

Ginger - indications:

Answer 22

motion sickness/nausea preventative
N/V of pregnancy
dyspepsia, gas, bloating
fever
inflammatory conditions: osteo & rheumatoid arthritis

Question 23

Peppermint - parts used:

Answer 23

aerial parts, herb

Question 24

Peppermind - constituents:

Answer 24

volatile oil (menthol)
acetate
caffeic acid
flavonoids
tannins
bitter principles

Question 25

Peppermint - actions:

Answer 25

anti-spasmodic
cholagogue
choleretic
carminitive
mild disinfectant
diaphoretic
external analgesic
stimulant
condiment
spasmolytic
stomachic
anodyne & rubefacient (oil)

Question 26

Peppermint - indications:

Answer 26

flatulence
intestinal colic
IBS
dyspepsia
N/V
fevers, cold, flu
cough, respiratory infection
HA assoc with GI
myalgia, neuralgia
skin rash

Question 27

Peppermint - cautions:

Answer 27

high dose - gastric complaints

faces of children - bronchial spasm, asthma activation