Infectious Dz

Question 1

Obstacles to the cure in infectious dz

Answer 1

poor circulation
allergries
malnutrition
stress
diabetes
hypothyroidism

Question 2

HEMP formula

Answer 2

Hydrastis: berberine containing herb
Echinacea
Myrrh: antimicrobial with some astringency
Phytolacca: lymphagogue; specific for hard, indurated swelling of lymph nodes

Question 3

Vebascum thapsus

Answer 3

Actions: Anodyne, antimicrobial

Specific uses: otitis media

Question 4

Medications in influenza infxn

Answer 4

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Zanamivir: neuroaminidase inhibitors –> interfere with virus from infected cells

Amantadine and rimantadine: antivirals that interfere w/ viral uncoating, many side effects including nervousness and insomnia

Question 5

Sambucus nigra flowers

Answer 5

Actions: Expectorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, alterative, nervine, mild laxative

Specific infications: Taken at onset of respiratory infxns
Great for children
Stimulates all emunctories

Question 6

Sambucus nigra berries

Answer 6

Actions: Antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antiviral

Specific indications: Taken at onset of colds and flu

Question 7

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Answer 7

Actions: Diaphoretic, diuretic, cholegogue, choleretic, antispasmodic, laxative and emetic in large doses
Immunostimulant –> increases phagocytosis 4x more than echinacea
Cytotoxic, bitter, febrifuge, smooth muscle relaxant

Indications: Influenza and similar illnesses that set into the bones with aching, fever and chills

Question 8

Synergists of antimicrobials

Answer 8

Piper nigrum: Increases blood levels of nutrients and herbs, adds its own antimicrobial properties

Zingiber officinale: Increases circulation, reduces toxicity of endotoxins, inhibits bacterial resistance mechanisms

Allium sativum: Increases susceptibility of bacteria to abx

Glycyrrhiza glabra: Inhibits bacterial resistance mechaniss, potentiates action of other herbs, increases strength of herbs when tinctured w/ them