Herbs Flashcards
Natural licorice should be avoided with all of the following medications except:
a. amlodipine
b. digoxin
c. acebutolol
d. phenobarbital
d. phenobarbital
An individual with a ragweed allergy may not be able to tolerate:
a. ginkgo bilboa
b. saw palmetto
c. chamomile
d. lavender
c. chamomile
Echinacea supplementation for cancer survivors may cause…
a. diarrhea
b. constipation
c. nausea
d. boost the immune system
a. diarrhea
Normally, not in cancer patients, may cause constipation.
Used to treat a variety of conditions including ulcers, arthritis, gallstones, and gout
a. chaste berry
b. astragalus
c. comfrey
d. burdock
c. comfrey
Which is not true about Licorice supplementation for cancer survivors?
a. increase swelling
b. increase risk of excessive bleeding
c. cause electrolyte balance
d. soothes stomach
b. increase risk of excessive bleeding
Herbs contraindicated for Acid-suppressing drugs and antacids (golden green girls)
Goldenseal
Ginger
Green Tea
Doing acid with 3 golden green girls
Herbs contraindicated for antibiotics (Olga)
Green tea
St. John’s Wort
On antibiotics you want to drink Green Tea but should not!
Anticoagulants/antiplatelets (Russian Babushka)
Bilberry Dong Qual Evening Primrose Oil Feverfew Garlic Ginger Root Ginkgo Biloba Ginseng Goldenseal Grape Seed Extract Horse Chestnut Milk Thistle Saw Palmetto
Russian babushka (bilberry) is making an evening (evening primrose oil) potion in a gold pot (goldensea) for a fear of the fevering (feverfew) Asians (Ginkgo Biloba, Dong Qual, Ginseng) with warming herbs (Garlic, Ginger) and adding horse hair (horse chestnut), grape seeds from her garden, (milk thistle) to support her liver and (saw palmetto) for prostate.
Antidepressants
Melatonin
St. John’s Wort
5-HTP
SAM-e
Antiepileptic Drugs
Ginkgo Biloba
St.John’s Wort
Anti-hypertensives (hyper Karen’s)
Green tea Goldenseal Garlic Gingko Biloba St John's Wort Melatonin
Hyper Karens need their 4G network. Sipping on golden green tea with Gin and Garlic. Taking St John’s Wort for depression and melatonin for sleep.
Antipsychotics (Two psycho asians)
Echinacea Evening Primrose Oil Goldenseal Ginseng Gingko Biloba St John's Wort
Two Psycho Asians (Gingko and Ginseng) wearing their gold chains (Goldenseal) coming to the states in the evening (Evening Primrose Oil) with Covid. (we need Echinacea to stay healthy and SJW for depression)
Benzodiapezines
Kava
Cholesterol lowering drugs, Statins
St John’s Wort
Red Yeast Rice
Digoxin (heart failure, heart rhythm)
Hawthorn
St John’s Wort
Diuretics (1)
Gingko Biloba
Hormone replacement therapy (4)
Red clover extract
Soy Isoflavones
St John’s Wort
Caffeine
Oral contaceptives (3)
St John’s Wort
Garlic
Geen tea
Oral hypoglycemics (Bill Gates)
Bilberry Garlic Gingko biloba Ginseng Green tea Melatonin St John's Wort
Bill (bilberry) Gates (garlic) blood sugar went up because he was angry with the two Asians (Ginseng and Gingko). Needed green tea to calm down and Melatonin for sleep, SJW for depression.
St. John’s wort is OK with?
PPI/Antacids
Antianxiety (Benzos)
Diuretics
John is a low life doing acid which makes him anxious. he does not get off the couch and he pees on the couch.
Helps with
Adrenal support Chronic liver disease Inactivates herpes Treatment for peptic ulcers Used for gastritis/soothes the stomach
Licorice
Do not take with herb with
Cardiac medication Hypotensive agents Corticoid Diarrhetics MOI
Licorice
Herb that
Treatment for anxiety Treats minor form of depression Treats skeletal muscle spasms / muscle relaxant Helps with mild insomnia Helps with headaches due neck tension
Kava Kava
Do not take with
Benzos / Anti-anxiety
Barbiturates / sedative
Toxic to the liver
Psychoparmaceticals
Kava Kava
Helps with
Relaxant and normalizer of female reproductive system Treat painful or delayed menstruation Relieves menstrual/ovulation cramping Effective for RA, OA and muscle problems Helps with menopausal symptoms Induce labor Hormone balance PCOS
Black Cohosh
Contraindication
During pregnancy
Side effects stomach discomfort, headache, rash, liver injury
Estrogenic cancer history
Blood pressure Birth control Hormone replacement therapy Sedatives Kidney disease
Black Cohosh
Used for
Microbial infections Infections of the respiratory tract, common cold, sinus Immunomodulator Anti-inflammatory Destructs cancer cells
Echinacea
Contraindications:
Allergic reactions such as rashes, asthma, anaphylaxis
Gi side-effects
Allergies with ragweed, marigolds and dasies
Interactions:
Caffeine
Immunosuppressants
Echinacea
Used for: soothes the stomach enhances memory increases blood circulation increases bleeding in cancer survivors
Anti-infmalamory Vasodilator relaxant Digestive bitter Uterine stimulant Increase blood supply Anti-clotting Protect and enhance brain function (concentration, memory, confusion, tiredness, depressed mood, anxiety, vertigo, ringing in the ears) Improve circulation Antioxidant
Gingko Biloba
Contraindications:
Anticoagulants NSAIS (over the counter pain meds) Oral hypoglycemics Anticonvulsants Antidepressants (Prozac) Benzo (Xanax)
Ginko Biloba
Side effects:
Headache Nausea GI Upset Dizziness Diarrhea Skin reactions
Ginko Biloba
Used for:
Adaptogen for adrenals Stimulant Hypoglycemic Boost immune system Wellbeing and stamina Improve mental and physical performance Treating erectile dysfunction Hepatitis C Lowering BP Memory
Ginseng
Contraindications:
Oral hypoglycemics Caffeine MAOIs Anticoagulants Immunosuppressants Stumulants (Sudafed)
Ginseng
Side effects:
Headache
GI Issues
Sleep issues
Ginseng
Used for:
Antimicrobial Anti-inflammatory Hepatic (supports the liver) Bitter Laxative Emmenagogue (stimulate and increases menstrual flow) Gi Problems (peptic ulcers and colitis) Appetite suppressant Sinus disorders Active constants is berberine Used during labor to help with connotation Eczema, ringworm, ear ache, itching
Goldenseal
Contraindication:
Pregnancy Hypertension Anticoagulants Acid-suppressing drugs Anti-epileptics Antipsychotics
Goldenseal
Side effects:
Pregnancy (Induced contractions)
Brain damage in children
Goldenseal
Used for:
Anti-inflammatory Nervine Anti-microbial Sedative and pain relieving Anxiety Tension Menopausal irritability and anxiety Fibrositis Sciatica
St. John’s Wort
Side Effects:
Insomnia Vivid dreams Nerviness Difficulty sitting still Irritability Stomach upset Tiredness Dry mouth Dizziness Headache Skin rash Diarrhea Skin tingling
St. John’s Wort
Used for:
Hepatic (liver support) Galactagogue (stimulates milk flow)/Safe for breastfeeding mothers Chologogue (stimulates bile) Improves bile flow Chronic uterine problems
Milk Thistle
Side Effects:
Diarrhea Nausea Gas Fullness Loss of appetite Headache
Milk Thistle:
Contraindications:
Allergy to ragweed
Diabetics need to be careful / may lower blood sugar
Anticoagulants
Milk Thistle
Side effects:
Cancer patients: May increase swelling, electrolyte imbalance.
High BP Low potassium Weakness Paralysis Irregular heart rhythm Heart attack
Licorice
Used for:
Nervine Hypnotic Antispasmodic Carminative (gas and bloating) Hypotensive Anxiety Nervous sleeplessness Body tension Muscle cramping Digestion Uterine crams Muscle relaxant Sleep May enhance anticonvulsant therapy
Valerian
Contraindication:
Xanax
Benzos
Antidepressants
Valerian
Side effects:
Headaches Stomach upset Mental dullness Excitability Uneasiness Heart disturbances Insomnia
Valerian
Used for:
Adaptogen Calms the brain Reduce inflammation Lower BP Immunomodulator
Ashwagandha
Side effects:
Stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting
Ashwagandha
Contraindication:
Nightshade Diabetes medications Immnosuppresants Benzos Sedatives
Ashwagandha
Used for:
Diuretic Antimicrobial Stringent Demulcent - relieves inflammation and irritation Membranes of the urinary system - soothes Acute UTI Cystitis Chronic kidney problems Used a Douche Kidney problems/UTI
Uva Ursi (bear berry)
Side Effects:
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Greenish/brown discoloration of the urine
Liver damage, breathing problems, convulsions, death if taken for too long or too high of dose.
Retinal Lining thinning
Uva Ursi
Contraindication:
Lithium
Pregnancy
Brest feeding
Uva Ursi
Used for:
Conditions of the heart and blood vessels Prevent cancer Arthritis Bladder infections Diabetes Anti inflammatory
Quercetin - Red wine, onions, green tea, apples, berries, Gingko, St. John’s wort, Buckwheat
Side effects:
Headaches
Tingling of the arms and legs
Very high doses can cause kidney damage
Quercetin
Contraindications:
Antibiotics
Quercetin
Uses:
Immunomodulator
Astragalus
Contraindications:
Immunosuppresants
Lithium
Astragalus
Side effects:
Rash,
Itchy skin
Nasal symptoms
Stomach discomfort
Astragalus
Uses:
Alternative (restore proper function of the body) Bitters - good for bile Diarrhetic Caughing and asthma Skin condition - dry scaly Psoriasis Anorexia Kidney function Cystitis Systemic balance Compress for Helaing of wounds and ulcers Decongestant for colds and cough
Burdock
Uses:
respiratory infections, sore throats, gout, flu fever Antispasmotic Demulsant Diuretic Expectorant contain zinc - antiinflammatory Bronchitis Whooping cough asthma Emphasema Headaches Sore throat
Colt’s Foot
Uses:
Treat uterine hemorrhage jaundice canker sores Astringent for diarrhea Treatment of colds Sore throat
Bayberry
