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Emma's NPLEX II Materia Medica > Herbs (name that) (PN) > Flashcards

Herbs (name that) (PN) Flashcards

1
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This botanical depletes catecholamines and may therefore worsen depression

A

Rauwolfia

Screen for depression before administering

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This herb has antiplatelet activities that contraindicate it with anticoagulant therapy and bleeding disorders. It also has antimicrobial and antihelminthic actions

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Allium sativum

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Hypolipidemic, anti-atherosclerotic, and hypoglycemic. This botanical’s only side effect is bleeding

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Allium Cepa/Sativum

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This adaptogenic herb is stimulating. It is also hepatoprotective and phytoestrogenic

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Panax ginseng

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Avoid taking this adaptogenic herb as an adrenal tonic or immunomodulator later in the day as it may result in mild anxiety or insomnia.

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Eleutherococcus senticosus

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This adaptogen is also beneficial in low libido and impotence.

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Withania

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Adaptogenic herb that’s a positive chronotrope and hypertensive that may cause pseudoaldosteronism

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Glycyrrhiza glabra

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Adaptogenic herb that’s hepatoprotective, adrenal tonic, relaxing expectorant, and anti-H.pylori. With a SE of HTN

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Glycyrrhiza

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9
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This bronchodilator is useful in COPD and asthma. It is also effective in acute infections because it is an immunostimulant

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Cordyceps sinensis

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10
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This herb can be used in hypothyroidism as it stimulates TSH and has additional action as an anti-platelet therapy

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Coleus forskohlii

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11
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The principal anticatarrhal herb in sinusitis treatments. Many EENT uses.

Also, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, and carminitive that is part of the asteraceae family

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Solidago spp.

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This ROOT is used for allergic dermatitis, hay fever, and asthma. Many EENT conditions. It is contraindicated in the 1st trimester of pregnancy

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Scutellaria baicalensis

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13
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Used for cataracts (topically) and not consumed internally due to risk of toxicity from unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids

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Cineraria maritima

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14
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Very effective herb for allergy season (anti-allergic, anticatarrhal, antiinflammatory)

It homeopathically likes the eyes

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Euphrasia officinalis

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15
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Commonly prescribed as the principal agent in sinusitis formulations

Makes a tasty syrup

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Sambucus nigra

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16
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Used as a topical vulnerary and analgesic. It is not given internally because it is cardiotoxic.

This herb may cause the following toxicity symptoms: tachycardia/bradycardia, muscle weakness, dyspnea, and potentially death

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Arnica montana

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17
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What circulatory concern may be exacerbated by Yohimbe?

What other SE does it cause?

A

Hypertension

This herb may cause the following side effects: Dizziness, Anxiety, mania, insomnia, Mydriasis, & HTN

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Demulcent when used internally, however this herb is more commonly applied topically for skin ulcers, dermatitis, and wounds that are not deep

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Calendula

19
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Topical side effects of this anti-HPV wart treatment may include dermatitis, skin ulcerations, and neuropathy

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Podophyllum

20
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This herb is contraindicated internally because it will cause neuropathy, hypotension, tachycardia, and severe catharsis

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Podophyllum

21
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sed topically as an analgesic for arthralgia and dysmenorrhea. It can also be applied to the cervix as a parturifacient

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Ricinis communis (Castor Oil)

22
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5-alpha reductase inhibitor used for BPH that does not have any side effects, contraindications, or toxicity profile

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Prunus (Pygeum) africanum

23
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Used for impotence and infertility. This herb may exacerbate GERD and should not be used in cholestasis (because it alters cholesterol function)

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Tribulus terrestris

24
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Alpha-2 antagonist used to treat impotence and depression. It is also an appetite suppressant and may cause anxiety

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Pausinystalia yohimbe

25
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This herb may counteract antithyroid medications

A

Fucus

26
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Thyrosuppressive herb used in hyperthyroidism

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Lycopus

27
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This herb is anti-HIV, antipsoriatic, and a relaxing expectorant

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Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon)

28
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This herb contains iodine, iron, and B12. It is contraindicated with long-term use due to its content of cadmium and arsenic

A

Fucus

29
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Hypoglycemic agent that is also hypolipidemic

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Gymnema

30
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Herb that suppresses gonadotropic and thyroid secretion. This herb should therefore not be used in people with normal hormonal regulation or in people desiring to become pregnant.

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Lycopus

31
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Hypoglycemic that is also antipsoriatic and anti-helminthic

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Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon)

32
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This herb stimulates lipolysis and is an adenylate cyclase activator

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Coleus forskohlii

33
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Bronchodilator used in asthma, and a positive inotrope used in dilated cardiomyopathy

A

Coleus forskohlii

34
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This herb should be cautioned with concomitant use of sedative herbs

Actions = Nervine, Hypnotic, Antispasmodic, Analgesic

Used for neuralgia/sciatica, insomnia, and anxiety. This herb acts similarly to benzodiazepines

A

Eschscholzia californica

35
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Migraine prophylaxis

A

Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew)

36
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Toxicity symptoms of this analgesic and nervine are:

i. ) Hypersalivation
ii. ) Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
iii. ) Mydriasis
iv. ) Hypothermia
v. ) Paralysis & Convulsions (neurological suppression)

Homeopathic version is useful for females who cry often (and other things)

A

Pulsatilla vulgaris

37
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This herb may cause tinnitus at toxic doses

A

Salix alba

38
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This herb is a strong anodye with sedative activity because it reduces the reticular activating system of the brain

Protects against NSAID-induced ulcers but may cause sedation and potentiation of barbituates, benzos, and 1st-generation antihistamines

A

Corydalis ambigua

39
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Toxicity of this nervine and analgesic may lead to respiratory and heart failure

This herb is commonly used in neuralgia and migraines because it is an analgesic, sedative, and antispasmodic

A

Piscidia erythrina

40
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Analgesic often used with female oriented complaints: menstrual cramps, endometriosis, and dysmenorrhea.

Toxic doses may lead to neurological suppression causing paralysis and convulsions

A

Pulsatilla

41
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Anticatarrhal, spasmolytic, and antiplatelet herb that may cause burning on application/ingestion

Topically this herb can be used as an analgesic, anti-neuralgic, antipruritic, and anti-inflammatory. Contact with mucus membranes and eyes should be avoided

A

Capsicum frutescens

42
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Antipyretic herb that reduces fever, but should not be given to children during a viral infection (d/t risk of Reye’s syndrome)

A

Salix

43
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People with aspirin allergies should not consume this herb

A

Salix

Emma's NPLEX II Materia Medica (18 decks)

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