Latin names plants Flashcards by Valeriya Boyarkina

What is it?

Kava

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Scientific name Kava

Piper methysticum

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Part used, mode of administration in kava, uses

Rootstalk as an infusion

Sedative/anxiolytic

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Bioactive compound in piper methysticum and class

Kavain

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Garlic: scientific name

Allium sativum

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Allium sativum: part used, mode of administration, uses

Bulb, minced bulb for internal use

Antimicrobial & antifungal, cardioprotective (inhibition of platelet aggregation, lipid-lowering)

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Bioactive compound garlic

Alliin degraded to allicin

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Allicin: what type

Sulfurous compounds, essential oil

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What is it? Scientific name

White willow (Salix alba)

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White willow: what part is used, mode of administration, uses

Part used: bark

Mode of adminestration:macerated in alcohol as a tincture

Uses: anti-inflammatory

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Salix alba: bioactive compound and class

Glucoside

salicin metabolized to salicylic acid

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What is it? and latin name

Queen Anne’s Lace

Daucus carota

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Daucus carota what part it ised, mode of administration, uses

Seeds, Chewed or in a tincture.

Used as abortifaceint, anti-fertility, emmenagogue

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Queen Anne’s Lace; bioactive compound, compound class

Carotol

Sesquiterpenoid

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What is it? Scientific name as well

Tobacco

Nicotiana rustica (Aztec)

Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco)

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What parts of nicotiana rustica mode of adminestration used?

Uses

Part used: leaves

Mode of adminestration: insufflation, inhalation

Uses: entheogenic, stimulant/sedative, antispasmodic, antinausea, expectorant

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What is it? Scientific name as well

Fly agaric

Amanita muscaria

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Aminata muscaria: part used, mode of adminestration, uses

Entire mushroom

Ingestion

Uses:

Entheogenic, Hallucinogenicm Antinauseam Expectorant

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What is it? and latin name as well

Datura stramonium

Jimson weed

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Jimson weed: part used, mode of adminestration, uses

seeds/leaves

Ingestion/smoked

Entheogenic, Halluconogenic

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Datura stramonium: bioactive compound and class

Atropine, hyocyamine, scopolamine

Tropane alkaloid

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Chili Pepper, latin name

Capsicum annuum

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Part used in chili pepper, mode of administration, uses

Fruit

Ingestion

Analgesic, Strong irritant, Antoseptic, Antirheumatic

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Turmeric: scientific name

Curcuma longa

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Turmeric part used, mode of adminestration, uses

Rhizome Oral-fresh, boiled or ground Uses: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, Boosts brain derived neurotropic factor, anti alzheimer (can cross BBB)

Turmeric: bioactive compound, class

Curcumin, phenoloc compound

Bioactive compound in Capsicum annuum, class

Capsaicin Protoalkaloids

What is it? latin name

Strychine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica

Part used in strychine tree, mode of administration, uses

Part used: seeds Mode of administration: ingestion, inhalation, injection (arrow piercing) Uses: Poison, convulsant

Strychnos nux-vomica: bioactive compound and class

Strychine Alkaloid

what is it? the latin name

Ayahuasca, banisteriopsis caapi

Ayahuasca: part used, mode of adminestration, uses

Stems and bark decoction entheogenic, monoamine oxide inhibitor

ayahuasca: bioactive compound and class

harmine (true alkaloids)

What is it? scientific name

Ergot Claviceps purpurea- fungi

Ergot: part used, mode of adminestration, uses

Sclerotium Ingestion Hallucinogenic, psychedelic

What is it?+latin name

St.John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum

Claviceps purpurea: bioactive compoundm alkaloid

Ergotamine, alkaloid

What is it?+ latin name

Morning glory Ipomea tricolor

Part used, mode of adminestration, uses

Seeds, ingestion, hallucinogenic/psychedelic

Ipomoea tricolor: bioactive compound and class

Ergine Alkaloid

What is it?+latin name

Erythoxylum coca Coca

Erythroxylum coca: bioactive compound, compound class

Cocaine, alkaloid

St. John's Wort: bioactive compound

Hyperforin and hypericin

Amanita muscaria: bioactive compound and class

Muscarine Alkaloid

Erythroxylum coca: part used, mode of adminestration, uses

Leaves Chewed/insufflation/inhalation stimulant/increased endurance

Ephedra sinica: bioactive compound and class

Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine Alkaloid

What is it?+latin name

ephedra Ephedra sinica

Ephedra sinica: part used, mode of administration, uses

Dried stems, root Infusion Stimulant, thermogenic

Hypericum perforatum: part used, mode of administration, uses

Flowers and buds Tea or tincture Antidepressant

What is it?+latin name

Coffee arabica

Part used, mode of administration, uses

Seed Infusion/percolation Stimulant

Coffee: bioactive compound, compound class

Caffeine alkaloid

Tobacco: bioactive compound, class

Alkaloid, nicotine

Tea: latin name

camellia sinensis

Camellia sinensis: part used, mode of adminestration, uses

Leaves Infusion Antioxidant/Anticancer/Antimicrobial

Camellia sinensis: bioactive compound, class

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) Catechin polyphenol

Scientific name+ name

Cocoa Theobroma cacao

Theobroma cacao: part used, mode of preparation, uses

seeds roasting vasodilator/diuretic/heart stimulant

Cocoa: active compound, class

theobromine Alkaloid

What is it?+latin name

Yerba Mate Ilex paraguariensis

Part used, mode of adminestration, uses-yerba mate

Leaves& stem infusion stimulant

Ilex paraguariensis: bioactive compound, clas

Theobromine Alkaloid

What is it?+latin name

Guarana Paullinia cupana

Paullinia cupana: part used, mode of adminestration, uses

Seeds Roasted Stimulant

Guarana: bioactive compound, class

Caffeine, alkaloid

What is it? +latin name

Valerian Valeriana officinalis

Valerian: part used, mode of preparation, uses

Root/Rhizomes Decoction Sedative

Valerian: bioactive compound, class

Valerenic acid Sesquiterpene

Chamomile: latin name

Matricaria recutita

Chamomile: part used, MOA, uses

dried flowers infusion sedative

Chamomille: bioactive compound and class

Apigenin Flavonoid

What is it?+latin name

Lion's mane: hericium erinaceus

Lion's mane: parts, MOA, uses

Fruit body Whole plant, extract cognitive enhancer

Hericium erinaceus: bioactive ocmpound, classes

Hericenone/Erinacine Diterpenoids

What is it?+latin name

Indian coleus; Plectranthus barbatus

Indian coleus: part used, MOA, uses

Roots Isolated compound Cognitive enhancer

Indian coleus: bioactive compound and class

Forskolin, diterpene

What is it?+latin name

Firmoss (huperzia serrata)

Huperzia serrata: MOA, part used, uses

Clubmoss, isolated compound, congitive enhancer

Firmoss: bioactive compound and class

Hyperzine A Sesquiterpene Alkaloid

What is it?+latin name

Bacopa (Brahmi) Bacopa monnieri

Bacopa monnieri: part used, MOA, uses

Leaves & stem Juice Cognitive enhancer

Bacopa: bioactive compound, class

Bakosides Triterpenoid saponin

What is it?+latin name

Panax ginseng, ginseng

Ginseng: part used, MOA, uses

Root Chewed/infusion/extract Cognitive enhancer/adaptogen

Ginseng: bioactive compound, compound class

Ginsengosides: alkaloid

Ginkgp:scientific name

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo: part used, MOA, uses

Leaves & roots Ginkgolides Cognitive enhancer, anxiolytic, enhances blood flow

Ginkgo: compound and class

Ginkgolides Terpene lactone

What is it?+latin name

calabar bean Physostigma venenosum

Physostigma venenosum: part used, MOA, uses

Bean Tincture/extract Trial by ordeal/Glaucoma

Calabar bean: compound and class

Physostigmine Indole alkaloid

What is it?+latin name

Deadly nightshade Atropa belladonna

Atropa belladonna:part used, MOA, uses

Foliage/Berries Tincture/Extract Cycloplegic/Bradychardia

What is it?+latin name

Castor bean, Ricinus communis

Ricinus communis, Part used, MOA, Uses

Bean Extract Poison/Biological/chemical weapon

Castor bean: bioactive compound and class

Ricin, protein

What is it?+latin name

Rosary pea Abrus precatorius

Abrus precatorius: Part used, MOA, Uses

Bean crushed seed Poison/biological/chemical weapon

Rosary pea: bioactive compound and class

Abrin Protein (lectin)

What is it?+latin name

Curare, chondrodendron tomentosum

Curare Part used, MOA, Uses

Bark/woody stems Extract/injection smoking withdrawal symptoms, spider bite antidote

Curare: bioactive compound, class

Tubocurarine Alkaloid

What is it? latin name and regular

Foxglove, digitalis purpurea

Digitalis purpurea: Part used, MOA, Uses

Leaves Extract Irregular heartbeats: Atrial fibrilation

Foxglove: bioactive compound and structure

Digoxin Cardiac glycoside

What is it? scientific name+regular

Aconitum spp. Monkshood/aconite/wolf's bane

Aconite: Part used, MOA, Uses

All parts (roots and tubers, esp.) Raw/extract Potent poison

Aconitum spp. bioactive compound and class

Aconitine Alkaloid

Angel's trumpets: scientific name and active compounds

Brigmansia Tropane alkaloids: scopolamine, hyoscamine, atropine