Internet Assignments Flashcards
Where is psyllium native to?
Asia
What type of plant is psyllium?
annual, herb, herbaceous
What part of psyllium is used for medicinal purposes?
seed husks
What medicinal/therapeutic use is psyllium recommended for?
constipation, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol
Where is chaste tree native to?
Mediterranean
What type of plant is chaste tree?
shrub, woody,
What part of chaste tree is most commonly used for medicinal purposes?
fruits and leaves
For what ailment is chaste tree used (especially in Germany)?
premenstrual stress syndrome
For what medical purpose was chaste tree used in the past (Greek and Roman)?
anaphrodisiac
What type of plant is kanna?
succulent
Where is kanna native to?
South America
How and for what purpose was kanna used traditionally?
Was chewed and saliva was swallowed, and it was used as a mood altering substance
What is the major psychoactive secondary compound in kanna?
mesembrine
What type of secondary product is in kanna, and what are its effects?
it’s a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, elevates mood and decreases anxiety
