Integumentary Flashcards
Aesculus hippocastanum
astringent, vasoconstriction, veno tonic, anti inflammatory, mild expectorant
topical: hemorrhoids, pruritus ani, varicose veings, nocturnal leg swelling
internal: venous insufficiency, DVT, varicose being, thrmbophlebitis, edema, chronic prostatitis,
Calendula offcinalis
Vulnerary, antiseptic
gastric ulceration
topical: skin traumas, ulcers, cuts, scrapes, burns, acne, perineal lacerations during deliver
surgical wounds, gingivitis, oral ulcers, varicose veins
Cineraria maritime
anti cataract
topical for cataracts
Euphrasia officnalis
anti inflammatory, anti catarrhal, astringent, vasoconstrictor
ophthalmia, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, blepharitis, hordeolum, eye trauma
hamamelis viginiana
witch hazel
astringent, AI, local hemostatic effect
Salvia officinalis
antimicrobial, anti secretory, astringent, anti inflammatory, carminative
inflammations of the mouth, throat and tonsils, mouthwash, gargle, carminative
lessens breast milk!
Sambucus nigra
Elderberry
flower: diaphoretic, anti catarrhal, anti spasmodic,
leaf: diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant, emollient, vulnerably
Berry: diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative, anti rheumatic
flower: colds and flu, catarrh of URT
Leaf: topical for bruises, sprains, wounds
Berry: rheumatism
Symphytum officnale
Comfrey
vulnerably, demulcent, relaxing expectorant, astringent
topical: wounds, dermatitis, osseous fractures, ulcers, bruises, gingivitis, mastitis
internal: dry cough, hemoptysis, inflammation of lungs and GI tract, UTI, dysentery, GU bleed
Trifolium pratense
Red clover
alterative, expectorant, anti spasmodic, anti tumor
childhood eczema, psoriasis, chronic skin conditions, coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough cancerous growths
Vacciniym myrtillus
blueberry
AO, venotonic, anti diarrhea, nutrient, astringent, hypoglycemia
Leaf: acute of chronic dysentery, cystitis, DM, topical for burns skin, inflammation of oral mucosa
Fruit: diarrhea, early myopia, retinopathies, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, varicose veins