Herbs Indications Flashcards
What can Arctium lappa treat topically?
Mastitis
OA, RA
Sprains
What are some other conditions Arctium lappa is indicated for regarding its alterative properties?
Psoriasis and Eczema
Hepatitis
What can Arctium lappa treat using its bitter properties?
Poor digestion, dyspepsia, dyskinesia, anorexia, atonic constipation, gas
Hypochlorhydria, biliary insufficiency
What are some other random conditions that Arctium lappa can treat?
Rheumatism, OA, RA
Blood sugar regulation
What are the main conditions that Angelica sinensis is indicated for?
Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, PMS
Menopause, Endometriosis
Infertility, Estrogen imbalance
What are some other conditions that Angelica sinensis can treat due to it’s liver tonifying properties?
Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Poor digestion
What are some other conditions that Angelica sinensis can treat due to it’s analgesic and sedating properties?
Migraine, HA, Arthritis
What part of Althea officinalis is used and for what system to treat what conditions?
Root - GI - Gastritis, PUD, IBS, Colitis
Leaves - GU - UTI
Leaves - Resp - pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, dry cough, asthma
What is aloe vera gel indicated for topically?
Burns, frostbite, wounds, ulcerations, stretch marks, warts, varicose veins
What is aloe vera gel indicated for internally?
Gastritis, IBD, PUD, IC, UTI
What is aloe vera latex/leaf used for internally?
Atonic constipation
What is one indication for allium sativum alone?
Intestinal parasites
What are some topical uses for allium sativum/cepa?
Dermatophytosis, Onychomycosis, warts, vaginitis, OM, Antifungal
What are some internal uses for allium cepa/sativum using its CVD mechanisms?
HLD, Atherosclerosis, Angina, HTN, DM, Hypercoagulation, Intermittent claudication
What are some internal uses for allium cepa/sativum using its immune modulating and anti microbial properties?
Impotence, Insufficient lactation
Candidiasis, Gastroenteritis (H. Pylori)
What are some indications topically/internally for aconite napellus?
Neuralgia, Pain
What are some topical indications for Aesculus hippocastanum?
Bruising, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, pruritus ani
What are some internal indications for Aesculus hippocastanum?
Venous insufficiency, DVT, Varicose Veins, Thrombophlebitits, Edema
Hemorrhoids, Chronic prostatits
What are the main indications for Actaea racemosa?
PMS, Dysmenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Early labor
What are some other indications for Actaea racemosa?
Myalgia, Arthritis, OA, RA
Rheumatism
Whooping Cough
Tinnitus
What are some indications for achillea millefolium topically?
Wounds, skin ulcers
What are some indications for achillea millefolium regarding hemostatic properties?
Stop bleeding in menorrhagia, menorrhagia, passive hemorrhage, hematuria, hemorrhoids (uterine/anal)
What are some indications for achillea millefolium regarding bitter properties?
Poor digestion, dyspepsia, dyskinesia, anorexia, atonic constipation, gas
Hypochlorhydria, biliary insufficiency
What are some indications for achillea millefolium regarding anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic properties?
Cystitis, Leukorrhea, UTI, Joint pain
Fever
What’s the indication for arctostaphylos uva ursi?
UTI (alkali)
Chronic bladder irritation (pain, tenesmus, blood, mucus)
What’s the indication for arnica montana?
Topical for bruises, sprains, strains, myalgias
Rheumatism
Phelbitis
Skin ulcers, Small skin wounds
What are indications for Artemisia absinthium and vulgaris d/t their bitter qualities?
Poor digestion (hypochlorhydria, dyspepsia, biliary insufficiency, dyskinesia, anorexia, atonic constipation, gas)
What are indications for Artemisia absinthium outside of its bitter qualities?
Intestinal roundworms, pinworms, depression, colds, influenza
What are indications for Artemisia annua?
Malaria, parasites, cancer
What are indications for Artemisia vulgaris outside of its bitter qualities?
Depression, amenorrhea
What are indications for asclepias tuberosa?
infx
resp tract congestion - bronchitis, pleurisy, pertussis, pneumonia, cough, common cold, flu
What are indications for aspidosperma quebracho?
dyspnea, asthma, emphysema, TB, hemoptysis, wet cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, periodic fevers
What are indications for astragalus membranaceus?
Depressed immune system
Infx (viral myocardiopathy, pharyngitis, tonsilitis)
Cancer
Male infertility
What are indications for strops belladonna?
SM spasms - spastic constipation, asthma, Parkinson’s, tremors
Pain from SM contraction - PMS, dysmenorrhea, GERD, PUD, gastritis, hyperchlorhydria
What are indications for avena sativa?
Topical: eczema, inflammed skin, seborrhea
Internal: fatigue, anxiety, general debility
HLD, cardiac rheumatism
Nicotine/Opiate withdrawal (codeine, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, methadone)
What are indications for bacopa?
Poor memory, Cognition
Anxiety
Epilepsy