Inflammation Modulating Herbs

Question 1

Yarrow

Answer 1

Achillea millefolium

Question 2

Chamomile

Answer 2

Matricaria chamomilla

Question 3

Licorice Root

Answer 3

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Question 4

Turmeric

Answer 4

Curcuma longa

Question 5

Feverfew

Answer 5

Tanacetum parthenium

Question 6

Baical Skullcap

Answer 6

Scutellaria baicalensis

Question 7

constituents in achillea millefolium

Answer 7

volatile oils, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids (carminative, bitter, and antioxidant), tannins

Question 8

medicinal forms of achillea millefolium

Answer 8

tincture, infusion, volatile oil, capsule, cream, ointment

Question 9

safety considerations achillea millefolium

Answer 9

extremely safe, (allergic cross reactivity within family/rare) rare: digestive upset, photosensitization

Question 10

part of matricaria chamomilla used

Answer 10

flowers used

Question 11

part of achillea millefolium used

Answer 11

aerial parts

Question 12

constituents of matricaria chamomilla

Answer 12

volatile oils, flavonoids, glycosides

Question 13

actions of matricaria chamomilla

Answer 13

spasmolytic, antiemetic, inflammation modulator, vulnerary, nervine, carminative

Question 14

how can matricaria chamomilla be prepared?

Answer 14

infusion, tincture, bath, compress, cream, essential oil, capsules

Question 15

safety considerations of matricaria chamomilla

Answer 15

extremely safe, rare allergic reactions

Question 16

family of achillea millefolium

Answer 16

asteraceae

Question 17

family of matricaria chamomilla

Answer 17

asteraceae

Question 18

family of glycyrrhiza glabra

Answer 18

fabaceae (pea)

Question 19

part of glycyrrhiza glabra used

Answer 19

root

Question 20

notable constituents of glycyrrhiza glabra

Answer 20

triterpenoid saponins, isoflavones, flavonoids, chalkones, polysaccharides, photosterols, coumarins

Question 21

Ginko

Family Name
Common name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 21

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?

Question 22

Rosmarinus officinalis

Family Name
Common name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Ginger

Family Name
Common name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 23

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

Question 24

cordyceps

Family Name
Common name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 24

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

Question 25

turkey tail

Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Reishi

Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Shiitake

Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Privet

Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 28

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

Question 29

wild indigo

Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 29

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

Question 30

toothache plant

Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Purple coneflower
Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 31

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

Question 32

steroidal saponins

Answer 32

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

Question 33

bayberry

Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications

Answer 33

Family Name
latin name
Constituents
Actions
Indications
Contraindications