Inflammation Modulating Herbs Flashcards
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Licorice Root
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium
Baical Skullcap
Scutellaria baicalensis
constituents in achillea millefolium
volatile oils, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids (carminative, bitter, and antioxidant), tannins
medicinal forms of achillea millefolium
tincture, infusion, volatile oil, capsule, cream, ointment
safety considerations achillea millefolium
extremely safe, (allergic cross reactivity within family/rare) rare: digestive upset, photosensitization
part of matricaria chamomilla used
flowers used
part of achillea millefolium used
aerial parts
constituents of matricaria chamomilla
volatile oils, flavonoids, glycosides
actions of matricaria chamomilla
spasmolytic, antiemetic, inflammation modulator, vulnerary, nervine, carminative
how can matricaria chamomilla be prepared?
infusion, tincture, bath, compress, cream, essential oil, capsules
safety considerations of matricaria chamomilla
extremely safe, rare allergic reactions
family of achillea millefolium
asteraceae
family of matricaria chamomilla
asteraceae
family of glycyrrhiza glabra
fabaceae (pea)
part of glycyrrhiza glabra used
root
notable constituents of glycyrrhiza glabra
triterpenoid saponins, isoflavones, flavonoids, chalkones, polysaccharides, photosterols, coumarins
Ginko
Family Name
Common name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Ginkgoaceae family
ginko
ginkgolic acids urushiol
actions: cardiovascular tonic, neuroprotective, nootropic
indications: intermittent claudication/arteriosclerosis (boards), dementia, mountain sickness, reperfusion and ischemic conditions, particularly cerebrovascular insufficiency
contraindications: does not interferer with platelet inhibitors
leafs are less potent and standardized extraction is better, seed is toxic?
Rosmarinus officinalis
Family Name
Common name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Common name: rosemary
Constituents: LMWT sequiterpenoids and monoterpenoids, antimicrobial, lignans, rosmarinic acid
Actions:
- cardiovascular stimulant
- antioxidant, nootropic, antimicrobial (RESPIRATORY AFFINITIY), inflammation modulating
Indications
- respiratory infection
- dementia
- head/lung/ periphery affinity
Contraindications
- none
use as a tincture or tea bc people like taste
Ginger
Family Name
Common name
Constituents
Actions
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Latin name: Zinziber officinalis
family name: Zingiberaceae
constituents: phenylpropanoids, gingerols, shogals (stronger)
actions: driver stimulant, cardiovascular stimulant, heating/diaphoretic, pungent digestive stimulant (warm and relaxing without peristalis), corrective assistant (reduces toxicity of other herbs), corrigent (tastes good), inflammation modulator (COX, LOX, PLPA2), anti emetic, hypolipidemic,
fresh ginger: diaphoretic, cooler, antinausea (sick and suck on ginger fresh)
dry: hotter, inflammation, digestive stimulant
indications
- diaphoretic and antinausea,
menorrhagia - decreased menstrual bleeding probably by reducing inflammation
contraindications
cordyceps
Family Name
Common name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Family Name: Cordycipitaceae
Common name: cordyceps
Constituents
- polysaccharides, cordycepic acid with other Aas, vitamins and minerals
Actions
- tonify yang for energy deficient states
- immunomodulator
- improves appetite
- anticancer
Indications
- chronically ill/hospital patient
-athletes?
- debilitating fatigue
- possibly celiac?
Contraindications
- sustainability issue
turkey tail
Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Family Name
latin name: trametes versicolor
Constituents
- high molecular weight polysaccharides PSK and PLP
Actions
- immunomodulator
- antimetastatic
hepato/cardioprotective
Indications
- cancer patients to reduce chemo side effects
Contraindications
- none known, caution with young kids and caution with immunosuppressive drugs
Reishi
Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Family Name
latin name ganoderma
Constituents
- triterpenoids, polysaccharides, ganoderic acid A
Actions
- immunomodulator
hypoglycemic agent
- adaptogen
- antineoplastic/anticancer
Indications
- apothous ulcers
rheumatoid arthrisi management
- liver disease
- HPV in combo with trametes
Contraindications
- be aware of contaminated sources, GI upset with mega dose
Shiitake
Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Family Name
latin name - lentinula edodes
Constituents
- complex polysacharides AHCC (beta 1,3 and 1, 6 glucans)
Actions
- antiviral
- immunomodulator
- anineoplastic
Indications
- general immunity
Contraindications
- none known
Privet
Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Family Name: Oleaceae
latin name: lingustrum lucidum
Constituents
- triterpenoid saponin (lingustrin), glucosides, mannitol, fatty oil
Indications
- viral infections, liver tonic, low immune response
Contraindications careful to not misidentify
- USE THE FRUIT of the TREE
wild indigo
Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Family Name Fabaceae
latin name: baptisa spp.
Constituents
- alkaloids
- glucosides
- gum
- albumen
- starch
- resin
action
- immune stimulant
- lymphoguge
- antimicrobial
- alterative
Indications
- URI
- INfections
- GI infection
- great lymph mover of cervical region
- oral herpes
toxicity: diarrhea, vomiting, palpitations, death
contraindications: PREGNANCY
good in combination with echinacea
root is strongest, leaves less so and used for dying fabric
toothache plant
Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Family Name: asteracae
latin name: spilanthes acmella
Constituents:
- alkylamides (makes tongue numb)
- flavonoids, bitters, resins, volatile oils
Actions
- immunostimulant (colds, flus, allergies)
Indications
- affinity for URI
- good for patients with low vital force
Contraindications
- some autoimmune conditions
Purple coneflower
Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications
Family Name: asteraceae
latin name: echinacea spp
Constituents: alkylamides, polysaccharides
Actions
- immune stimulant in acute situations
- alterative
- antimicrobial
Indications
- snake bites
- fatigue
- skin eruptions
- swollen glands, dullness of mind, ulcers
- inflammation that doesn’t move
- strep throat/sore throat
Contraindications
- some autoimmune diseases
steroidal saponins
bitter, soapy taste, low dose is sufficient, water soluble but center is lipophyilic, may form micelles in intestine. essentially interchangeable with triterpenoids even tho crearted by different pathway
benefit: synergizing, immune modulating, hormone modulating, interferes with cholesterol absorption often stimulating expectorants
bayberry
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