Integumentary System (Skin) Herbs

Question 1

Arnica Montana

Answer 1

Arnica, flower

Antiecchymotic (prevents bruising), analgesic, a/i

External only. Sprains and bruises

Question 2

Calendula officinalis

Answer 2

Calendula/Marigold, flower

Vulnerary, antimicrobial, lymphatic

Varicose veins, haemorrhoids, lymphoma, gastric ulcers, leg ulcers, gastritis, liver congestion, constipation, wounds, bruises, boils, sunburn, conjunctivitis, nappy rash,
Large inflamed lymph nodes, sebaceous cysts
Acute or chronic inflammatory skin conditions

Question 3

Capsicum minimum

Answer 3

Chilli, ripe fruit

Circulatory and metabolic stimulant, analgesic, carminative, antimicrobial

Poor circulation, sluggish metabolism, poor digestion, acute infections

Question 4

Commiphora myrrha

Answer 4

Myrrh, oleo-resin

Astringent, a/i, vulnerary, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, anticatarrhal

Oral/digestive inflammation

Question 5

Hamamelis virginiana

Answer 5

Witch hazel, leaf and bark

Astringent, vasoconstrictor, styptic, antimicrobial

Haemorrhoids, mild abrasions, skin inflammation, bruises, varicose veins