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1
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hemostatic, alterative, bitter. Used in HEMORRHAGE

C/I with PPIs/GERD/Ulcer
C/I PREGNANCY*

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achillea millefolium

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pain relief, sp neuralgia. TOXIC herb. Can cause lethal V-fib and chest pain

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aconitum napellus

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PMS, dysmenorrhea, menopause

UTERINE TONIC. Endocrine regulator.

SE: sedative, bradycardia, hypotension

C/I in EARLY PREG. Can stimulate contraction

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actaea racemosa

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used topically for bruises, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, DVT, venous insufficiency

C/I Pregnancy and Lactation*

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aesculus hippocastanum

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used in lipid d/o or atherosclerosis

not to be used with anti-coagulants or hypoglycemic agents *compound hypoglycemia

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allium cepa/sativum

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vulnerary used for BURNS, WOUNDS, or gastritis.

Interacts with diuretics, coritcosteroids and glycyrrhiza

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aloe vera

LEAF = EXTREME cathartic

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7
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this is a demulcent used for gastritis, ulcers or GU (UTI, cystitis)

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Althaea officinalis

don’t give in wet cough

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8
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for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea. UTERINE tonic.

C/I with blood thinners, menorrhagia

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angelica sinensis

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used in SKIN conditions - alterative specific to the liver. HEPATOPROTECTIVE. Bitter

C/I - PPI, GERD, Ulcer

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arctium lappa

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10
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UTI w/ ALKALINE urine (pseudomonas)
mild toxicity.

C/I PREGNANCY*

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arctostaphylos uva-ursi

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Bruises, strains, sprains. 
topical vulnerary (C/I with BROKEN SKIN) and anodyne
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arnica montana

NOT FOR INTERNAL USE

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12
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used to treat malaria, parasite

bitter, antimicrobial, digestive/sweet bitter

TOXIC HERB - NEUROTOXICITY

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artemisia

  • annua
  • absinth
  • vulg
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13
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used for URI, congestion. pleurisy.

expectorant, antitussive.

C/I PREGNANCY

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asclepius tuberosa

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14
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used for WET COUGH

C/I PREGNANCY, LACTATION and children

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aspidosperma quebracho

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used in INFXN, VIRAL CARDIOMYOPATHY

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astragalus membranaceus

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16
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SPASMOLYTIC. used for smooth muscle spasm, pain.

LOW DOSE HERB - HIGH DOSE = NEUROTOXIC

C/I in BPH, closed angle glaucoma, amytriptoline

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atropa belladonna

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17
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for fatigue, anxiety (nervine) and hyperlipidemia

used topically for inflamed skin

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avena sativa

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good for memory. INDUCE CYP450 - may potentiate sedatives

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bacopa monierri

bacopa tinctoria

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used for infections with catarrh. immune modulating anti-viral

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baptisia tinctoria

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20
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chronic skin conditions, poor digestion.
alterative, bitter

C/ late pregnancy

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berberis aquifolium (mahonia)

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21
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used in GALLSTONES, LV - Hepatitis.
Cholagogue, hepatic

C/I PREGNANCY and hyper bilirubinemia.
Interacts with a lot of drugs

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berberis vulgaris

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22
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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY used in OA, RA (lots of other uses)

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boswelia serrata

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23
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used for pain (anodyne) and rheumatism

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bryonia alba

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24
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Vulnerary - used topically on dermatitis and wounds

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calendula officinalis

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25
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this herb when taken as a stimulant antioxidant can have the adverse effect of:
increasing CNS stimulants and
REDUCING IRON*

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camellia sinensis (green tea)

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26
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used for pain and glaucoma. This plant has also helped with cancer and anxiety.

C/I Schizophrenia

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cannabis sativa

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27
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SYPTIC - used for menorrhagia and metorrhagia

C/I anticoagulants, major bleed

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capsella bursa-pastoris

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28
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Used in OA, RA, diabetic neuropathy, pruritis.
anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet, digestive stimulant

C/I PREGNANCY

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capsicum frutescens

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29
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Cathartic for constipation

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Cassia/Senna alexandrina

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30
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Uterine tonic

C/I early pregnancy, may stimulate labor

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caulophyllum thalictroides

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used in SPLENOMEGALY, hepatitis, fatty liver

C/I anticoagulants, bleeding

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ceanothus americanus

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32
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NERVINE and VENOTONIC. For insomnia, memory, venous insufficiency

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centella asiatica

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33
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chamaelirium luteum is a…

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uterine tonic

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34
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This her is used orally for GALLSTONE PREVENTION.
topically for WARTS

C/I PREGNANCY

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chelidonium majus

don’t use with a bad liver

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35
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Chionanthus virginicus is for…

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LIVER and GB dysfunction

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36
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this is used TOPICALLY for cataracts. LOW DOSE HERB

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cineraria maritima

internal use leads to liver failure and death**

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37
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astringent, carminative
used in hemorrhage and dyspepsia, DM and metS

C/I GERD, severe gastritis

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cinnamomum zeylanicum

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38
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this plant activates cAMP, acts as a cardiotonic

used in asthma, dilated cardiomyopathy

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coleus forskohlii

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39
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commiphora mukal is used for…

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hyperlipidemia

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40
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comminphora myrrha is an…

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antimicrobial used for

XS MUCUS

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41
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this can cause yellow/green halos around objects and is used to treat
CHF and arrythmias

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convallaria majalis

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42
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this immunostimulant is a good anticancer, anemia and bone marrow protectant

C/I Epinephrine (potentiates it), caution in autoimmune d/o

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cordyceps sinensis

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43
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this plant can be toxic, but it’s used for pain, arrhythmias and as a sedative. Also used in GI conditions

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cordyalis amibua and spp.

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44
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this cardio tonic is good for all things HEART.

C/I Beta Blockers

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crataegus laevigata/oxycantha

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45
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this anit-inflammatory, anti-cancer, hepatoprotective herb is used for
CA, RA, OA and
NSAID induced ULCERS

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curcuma longa

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46
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cyanara scolymus is great for…

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hyperlipidemia

LV/GB (bitter)

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47
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used for acute asthma and sm. muscle spasm

C/I anticholinergics, TCA - amytriptoline

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datura stramonium

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48
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this LOW DOSE herb is used to treat CHF and arrhythmias

NARROW therapeutic window. OD is LETHAL

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digitalis purpurea

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49
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dioscorea villosa works as a…

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spasmolytic

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50
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this herb is an amazing immune modulator with SHORT-TERM use. best for URI

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echinacea angusifolia/purp/pall

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51
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this immune modulator treats infection, cancer and works well as adrenal support

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eleuthrococcus senticosus

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52
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this alpha-adrenergic agonist is a BRONCHODILATOR that was banned by the FDA in 2004

C/I HTN, DM, Hyperthyroid

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ephedra sinica

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53
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this urinary tonic is used for KIDNEY STONES, EDEMA and chr. skin conditions

C/I diuretics

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equisetum arvense

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54
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This anxiolytic sedative is used as a hypnotic. For neuralgia and insomnia

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eschscholzia californica

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55
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this herb is NOT FOR INTERNAL USE.

used topically for arthritis, URI

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eucalyptus globulus

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56
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eupatorium perfoliatum is great for…

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pain from cough

Hepatotoxic

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57
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eupatorium purpureum has an affinity for which organ?

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kidney - great for urolithiasis, ki stones

Hepatotoxic

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58
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eupatorium varieties have what SE?

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Hepatotoxicity

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59
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euphrasia officinalis is used for…

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conjunctivitis

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60
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this galactagogue is also indicated for infant colic

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foeniculum vulgare

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61
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this herb is a great source of IODINE

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fucus vesiculousus

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62
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galium aparine is indicated for…

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lymphadenitis

63
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ganoderma lucidum is an immune modulator used for

64
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This TOXIC HERB is an antispasmodic used for INSOMNIA and RESTLESSNESS

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gelsemium sempervirens

65
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genitana lutea is best for…

A

sluggish digestion (bitter)

C/I GERD, PPI, Ulcer

66
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geranium maculatum is used for…

A

hemorrhage
menorrhagia
diarrhea

67
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this plant is great for intermittent claudication and cerebrovascular insufficiency

A

gingko biloba

68
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This adaptogen is amazing adrenal support!

But it’s C/I with drugs that cause hypokalemia (digoxin, quinidine, gentamicin) and HTN

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glycerrhiza glabra

69
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grindelia robusta is used for

70
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gymnema sylvestre is indicated for

A

DM and hypercholesterol

71
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this astringent, styptic herb is used topically for varicose veins.

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hamamelis virginana

72
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harpagophytum procumbens treats _____ both topically and orally

73
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this sedative nervine is also a female endocrine modulator. IND for INSOMNIA

A

humulus lupulus

74
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hydrangea arborescens is used for…

A

kidney and bladder stones

75
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hydrastis canadensis has an affinity for…

A

mucus membranes

DO NOT USE for more than 3 weeks = dysbiosis

76
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this LOW DOSE antispasmodic treats DELIRIUM, SCHIZOPHRENIA and urinary spasm.

C/I long term use, HIGH DOSES

A

hyoscyamus niger

77
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this herb treats depression but has lots of interactions, esp with SSRI (serotonin syndrome)

SE - photosensitivity

A

hypericum perforatum

78
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inula helenium is an herb that is great for…

A

anything lung.

asthma, COPD, cough, URI… it’s a stimulating expectorant with antimicrobial effects

79
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this herb is a cholagogue and lymphatic used to treat chronic skin conditions and HEPATITIS

A

iris versicolor

80
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jugulans nigra is used for

A

intestinal parasites

SE GI irritation.
C/I PREG

81
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this antimicrobial diuretic is used to treat UTI, stones and renal atonia.

Can worsen pre-existing kidney disease leading to RENAL FAILURE.
C/I PREG

A

juniperus communis

82
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this anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-cancer herb is used to treat cancers an infection.

Sadly, it’s HEPATOTOXIC and inhibits CYP450 enzymes (think, lots of drug interactions)

A

larrea tridentata

83
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this herb is great for treating HYPERthyroidism and palpitations..

A

leonurus cardiaca

84
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this herb is a great hepatotonic, it helps with poor digestion, liver congestion, and hepatitis. It’s a lovely little bitter

A

leptandra virginica

85
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this antiviral is great for RESPIRATORY TRACT INFXNS - it’s also great for anything liver related - esp chronic liver infections such as CMV and EBV

A

lugisticum poteri

can cause rashes

86
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ligustrum lucidum is a great…

A

adjunct to chemo and can help with dyslipidemia

87
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this laxative herb is used for constipation, hyperlipidemia, hormone balance and UTI… it can cause some GI SE (N, gas, bloating) but should NOT be used in severe acute IBS or IBD…

A

linum usitassismum

88
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this TOXIC herb, is used in low dose as a stimulating expectorant used to treat wet cough, asthma and smokers cough.

Doses greater than 1 tbs = vomiting

A

lobelia inflata

89
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this strong anti-viral is great for any viral infections, but it has gnarly side effects of full body rash and photosensitivity

A

lomatium dissect

90
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lycopus virginicus is great for

A

HYPERthyroidism

C/I PREG, lactation, HYPOthyroid

91
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This is a popular nervine carminative in children. it’s great for skin, GI and anxiety issues.

A

martricaria chamomilla

92
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medicago sativa is a great…

A

phytoestrogen

ind: endometriosis, infertility, menopause

93
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This TOPICAL herb is used as an anti-fungal for dermatophytosis

A

melaleuca alternifolia

94
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melissa officinalis is best know for treatment of…

A

HYPERthyroidism

95
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this carminative is used to treat dyspepsia, gas and IBS.

It’s C/I with PPIs, GERD and ulcer

A

mentha piperita

96
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this uterine tonic is great for dysmenorrhea and LABOR STIMULATION

Therefore it’s C/I in early PREG

A

mitchella repens

97
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momordica charantia is a bitter that treats…

A

DM

C/I PPI, GERD, ulcer (it’s a bitter)

98
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when you think oleo europea… what system is this herb most indicated for?

A

Cardiac! It’s cardioprotective. TX HTN

It’s also a bitter, tx hyperlipidemia

99
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this is our most stimulating adaptogen. it’s great for autoimmunity, fatigue and CA.

C/I in pregnacy and lactation

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Panax ginseng

panax quinquefolium

100
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this herb is a great anxiolytic with tons of interactions…
SSRIs, MAOIs, sedatives, barbituates, benzos, opiates..

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passiflora incarnata

101
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pausinystalia yohimbe is used for…

A

ED, impotence

102
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this TOXIC herb is a great lymphatic. It can treat LAD like a dream. Breast issues? Mastitis? She’s your girl.

A

phytolacca americana

103
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this anxiolytic, nervine is great for anxiety and neuralgia.
Long term use can increase risk of HEPATOTOXITY and CAUTION needs to be taken in long term users of anti-psychotics

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piper methysticum

104
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piscidia erythrina is C/I in pregnancy, but otherwise is great for…

105
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this vulnerary, demulcent is great for treatment of DERMATITIS and lower UTI.

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plantago major

C/I wet cough

106
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this TOXIC herb is a great anti-neoplastic, anti-HPV herb, but it’s EXTREMELY TOXIC

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podophyllum peltatum

107
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prunus serotina is a great…

A

anti-tussive for spasmodic cough.

Large doses can be sedating

108
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prunus africanum is great for…

A

BPH, CHRONIC prostatitis

109
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this anodyne, sedative is great for pain and menstrual disorders. it can have the side effect of abdominal pain

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pulsatilla vulgaris

110
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when you have DIARRHEA, HEMORRHOIDS or WEEPING ECZEMA, you want this herb. But only for short term use, otherwise you’ll lose nutrients

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quercus rubra

111
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this LOW DOSE herb is great for arrhythmias, but is C/I with many drugs (including BP meds and MAOIs)

A

rauwolfia serpentina

112
Q

This one is a real mover for this with constipation. long term use can lead to dependence however.
C/I PREG

A

rhamnus frangula

rhamnus purshiana

113
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this adaptogen is great for cancer, depression and immunosuppression.

Various interactions: SSRIs, MAOIs, sedatives, barbs, benzos, opiates

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rhodiola rosea

114
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this TOPICAL herb is great for dysmenorrhea, colic and atonic constipation.
Internal use can lead to diarrhea (orrrr labor)

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ricinis communis

115
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this stimulating nervine is great for memory, cerebrovascular insufficiency and hypotension

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rosmarinus officinalis

116
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this uterine tonic helps prepare for labor

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rubus idaeus

117
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rumex crispus is great for…

A

chronic skin conditions

118
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this herb is used for pain, fever and arthritis because it’s a great analgesic and antirheumatic, however - it is absolutely C/I in CHILDREN and G6PD deficiency

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salix alba

119
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this herb has an affinity for the URT and GU - great for menopausal hot flashes, but will dry the milk in lactating women

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salvia officinalis

120
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this diaphoretic immune stimulator is great for pharyngitis

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sambucus nigra

121
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this herb is TOXIC INTERNALLY, but with topical application it’s an excellent escharotic. used in cervical dysplasia, BCC or SCC

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sanguinaria canadensis

122
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schizandra chinensis is great for

A

liver damage and depression

123
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scutellaria lateriflora

scutellaria baicalensis are great for

A

insomnia and anxiety

124
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this cardio herb is great for arrhythmias and acts well as a diuretic.
C/I MAOIs

A

seleniccereus grandiflorus

125
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serena repens is used for

A

BPH

5-alpha reductatse inhibitor

126
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this hepatoprotective herb is great for hepatitis, cirrhosis and NASH

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silybum marianum

127
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smilax spp is an…

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alterative, male tonic

great for andropause

128
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this diuretic treats renal complaints like a gem. used for tx of urinary issues and infection with catarrah

A

solidago spp

129
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TOPICAL ONLY
this herb is used for wounds, inflammation of the respiratory and GI systems.

C/I PREG, lactation, HEPATOTOXIC

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symphytum officinale

130
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tanacetum parthenium is great for…

131
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tanacetum vulgare is used for…

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intestinal parasites

C/I PREG (abortifacient)

132
Q

the leaf of this plant works on UTIs and kidney stones as a diuretic. the root works on the liver as a potent cleanser

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taraxacum officinale

133
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theobroma cocoa is a…

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stimulator

134
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this herb is NEUROTOXIC and C/I in PREG, but it’s great for incontinence and enuresis

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thuja occidentalis

135
Q

this herb is NEUROTOXIC and C/I in PREG, but it’s great for gastroenteritis internally, topically it’s used for myalgias

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thymus vulgaris

136
Q

tilea europa is great for…

137
Q

if you need a testosterone boost to stimulate some libido or fertility - you’ve found your herb.
C/I PREG

A

tribulus terrestris

138
Q

this phytoestrogen is great for MENOPAUSE, and hot flashes

A

trifolium pratense

139
Q

this relaxing expectorant is used in DRY COUGH.

Be wary, it’s HEPATOTOXIC

A

tussilago farfara

140
Q

this demulcent, mucilage is great for gastritis, lower UTI and sore throat.
C/I wet cough

A

ulmus rubra

141
Q

Leaf: diuretic nutritive - used in lower UTI
Root: male endocrine modulator - used in BPH, libido

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urtica dioica

142
Q

this antimicrobial is used for fungal infections, but it’s hepatotoxic

A

usnea barbata

143
Q

this venotonic astringent is great for DM - esp DM retinopathy

A

vaccinium myrtillus

144
Q

great insomnia herb, but interacts with GABA drugs by prolonging their action

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valeriana officinalis

145
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this TOXIC, TERATOGENIC herb is great for HTN

A

veratrum alba

146
Q

this demulcent anti-tussive is great for cough, AOM and OE

A

verbascum thapsus

147
Q

this is a female specific alterative used for HEPATITIS (and menopause).

A

verbena officinalis

C/I PPI, GERD, ulcer

148
Q

this spasmolytic for smooth musles is great in dysmenorrhea and PMS

A 
viburnum opulus (antiinflammatory, emmenagogue) and 
viburnum prunifolium (nervice)
149
Q

this circulatory stimulant is great for HTN, brain health and menorrhagia and metorrhagia

C/I PREG

A

vinca major

vinca minor

150
Q

this TOXIC herb is used to tx CA via SubQ injections

A

viscum album

viscum flavescens

151
Q

this hormone normalizing herb is great for PMS, acne and hyperprolactinemia
C/I PREG

A

vitex agnus-castus

152
Q

this grounding adaptogen is great for stress and nervous exhaustion (we should all take post-boards)
C/I autoimmunity and PREG

A

withania somnifera

153
Q

this carminative is great for motion sickness. but it’s HOT - use in less than 5% of tincture formulas

A

zingiber officinale

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