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Herbs Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of witch hazel:

A

anti-inflammatory, heal bruises and sprains

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What is the purpose of valerian root?

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sedative, calming, support sleep

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What is the purpose of sting nettle?

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reduce prostate growth, increase urine output, inflammatory properties

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What is the purpose of St. Johns Wort?

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anti-depressant, ADHD, menopausal symptoms

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What is the purpose of Senna?

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constipation relief

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What is the purpose of agrimony?

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astringent therapy or decreases inflammation and dries up excessive secretion)

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What is the purpose of aloe vera?

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wound healing, laxative, mucus secretion

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What are aloe vera leaves rich with?

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1, 8 dihyroxyanthracene derivaties

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What is another name for arnica?

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wolfs bane

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10
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what is the purpose of arnica?

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used for muscle strains as a cream

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what is the purpose of asafetida?

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-indian spice
-used for common colds

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12
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what is the purpose of astragalus?

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used to reverse drug or alcohol memory impairment

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13
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what is the purpose of bacopa?

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memory impairment and support concentration

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What is the purpose of Black Cohosh?

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premenstrual symptoms and hot flashes

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15
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What is blackberry support?

A

Treat nasal catarrh and diarrhea

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16
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What is the purpose of bearberry?

A

poison oak, uti

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17
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What is the purpose of burdock?

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stimulate menstruation

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18
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What is the purpose of catnip?

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treats nerve disorders and respiratory problems

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What is the purpose of cats claw?

A

viral infections

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What is the purpose of cayenne?

A

reduce pain

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What is the purpose of chamomile?

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stomach, decrease stress, decrease pain, stimulate menstrual flow

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What is the purpose of chlorella?

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anti carcinogenic (prevent cancer), stimulate immune system function

23
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What is the purpose of cinnamon?

A

antibacterial

24
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What is the purpose of cloves?

A

toothaches, cramps, arthritis

25
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What is the purpose of dandelion?

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diuretic, laxative

26
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What is the purpose of echinacea?

A

Wound healing (boils, ulcers etc)

27
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What is the purpose of eucalyptus?

A

heal open wounds

28
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What is evening primrose rich with?

29
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What is the purpose of evening primrose?

A

anti-inflammatory and hot flashes

30
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What is the purpose of eye bright?

A

whooping cough

31
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What is the purpose of fennel?

A

gastro function

32
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What is the purpose of fenugreek?

A

sore throat

33
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What is the purpose of feverfew?

34
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What is the purpose of flax seeds?

A

menopausal symptoms

35
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What is the purpose garlic?

A

toothaches and antiviral

36
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What active compound does garlic have?

37
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What does allicin in garlic inhibit?

A

HMG-COA reductase

38
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What does HMG reductase do?

A

It is a statin that inhibits cholesterol or not allow body to build cholesterol from dietary fat

39
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What is the purpose of ginger?

A

common cold, increase bile production and morning sickness

40
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What is the purpose of ginseng?

A

increase uptake of glucose

41
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What is the purpose of goldenseal?

A

fight against common viruses

42
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What is the purpose of hawthorn?

A

increase coronary heart flow, support heart problems

43
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What is the purpose of hops?

A

calming, fever

44
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What is the purpose of juniper?

A

induce menstruation, relieve gas

45
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What is the purpose of kava kava?

A

short term stress (avoid if have clinical depression)

46
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What is the purpose of licorice?

A

stomach ulcers, arthritis

47
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What is the purpose of milk thistle?

A

reduce hepatic inflammation (liver inflammation)

48
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What is the purpose nutmeg?

A

hemorrhoids

49
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What is the purpose of Passion flower?

A

induce sleep

50
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What is the purpose of peppermint?

A

pain, headaches and nausea

51
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What does saw palmetto support?

A

urinary support

52
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What does Senna support?

A

digestion and digestive problems

53
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What does bayberry support?

A

hemorrhage, jaundice

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