Herbs Flashcards
Agrimony
Diuretic, astrigent. Sore throat, kidney stones, jaundice
Aletris Root
Breast soreness, stomach pains, anxiety, edema.
Aloe
1,8-dihydroxyanthacene. constipation, weight loss, no pregnancy.
Angelica
relieve flatulence, urinary tract infections, inappetance and fever.
Anise
relieve flatulence, colic, cough, bronchitis and oral inflammation.
Astragalus
antiviral, antioxidant, fibrinolytic, hepatoprotective and immunostimulatory effects. It also may reverse drug- or alcohol-induced memory impairment, increase cardiac output and improve gastrointestinal smooth muscle tone and motility.
Bacopa
Anxiety, mental fatigue, nervousness and irritability and increases in concentration, short-term memory and feelings of well-being.
Bayberry
Uterine hemorrhage, jaundice, dysentery, and canker sores. Fluid from boiled leaves has been used to treat fever and intestinal parasites.
Bearberry/UU
diuretic and to treat strains, stomach pains, incontinence and inflammation from contact with poison oak.
Black cohosh
sore throat, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney infections and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The latter effect may result from suppression of luteinizing hormone secretion or from direct relaxation of the uterus.
Blackcurrant Seed Oil
ALA, GLA, anti-inflamm, antithrombotic. Anticoagulant synergy
Black Walnut Oil
Treating intestinal parasites, ulcers, syphilis and fungal infections and the leaves for infestations of bedbugs.
Blessed Thistle
cancer and respiratory infections, to induce sweating and urination and to reduce fever. Seeds induce vomiting.
Borage
Genital and urinary tract infections, indigestion, edema and diabetes.
Burdock
Coughs, asthma and stomachache and to stimulate menstruation.
