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Herbs Flashcards

1
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Herbs that stimulate bile flow

A

Cholerectic herbs

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2
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Examples of cholerectic herbs (5)

A

Stimulate bile flow

milk thistle
dandelion root
artichoke
turmeric
Oregon grape

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3
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What class of herbs promote adaptability, resilience, and the capacity to withstand stress?

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Adaptogens

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4
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Common adaptogens (6)

A

Gingseng (American, Asian, Siberian)
Ashwaghanda
Licorice
Reishi mushroom
Rhodiola
Holy Basil

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5
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What class of herbs promote milk production?

A

Galactalogue

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6
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What herb can cause your urine and/or sweat to smell like maple syrup?

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Fenugreek

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7
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Common galactagogues

A

Milk thistle
Fenugreek

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8
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Astragalus

A

Adaptogenic

Immune system
Prevents infections (internal, not external - immune system activation)

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9
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Bacopa

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Bacopa = brain
cognitive enhancing (anti-inflammatory, nervine)

pairs with gingko + rosemary for memory

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10
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Black cohosh

A

women
menstruation
often paired with vital
not in pregnancy

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11
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Chamomile

A

relaxation
digestion

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12
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Echinacea

A

Immune stimulating
Antiviral
Antibacterial

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13
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Elder

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immune stimulating
not as potent at echinacea
flowers are for fever management

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14
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Ginger

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Anti-inflammatory
Anti-emetic

don’t take with Warfarin

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15
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Licorice

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digestion

be careful with hypertension

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16
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Milk thistle

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Liver, gall bladder
heavy metals
smoking cessation
not a tea

17
Q

Peppermint

A

Carminative
digestives
migraine
gut - upset stomach, IBS
anti-catarrhal (removes mucous)

18
Q

St. John’s Wort

A

nervine
anxiolytic
depression
anxiety

many drug interactions
photosensitivity

19
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Turmeric

A

Anti-inflammatory
Liver
Arthritis
Fat + black pepper

not good for anemia
not in pregnancy

20
Q

Goldenseal

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Skin and eye
Respiratory
Indigestion/dyspepsia
Bitter
Restores mucous membranes

don’t eat or swallow (only gargle)

21
Q

Agonist/Inducer effects

A

metabolize faster
reduces plasma level
drug doesn’t work as well

22
Q

Galactogogue

A

Milk Thistle
Fenugreek
Chaste berry
Hops
Fennel

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