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Lesson 1: Specific herbs for the skin Flashcards

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What are the 3 ways herbs that can be applied topically to the skin?

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  1. Ointments 2. Creams 3. Lotions
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What are ointments?

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Solid emulsions typically 80% oil and 20% water. May feel greasy and occlusive trapping in moisture and heat. Can promote medicated absorption better then other topical preperations.

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What are 2 herbs that are safe to use topically but not orally?

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  1. Comfrey (Symphytum officinalis) 2. Arnica (Arnica montana)
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What is a Demulcent?

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Demulcent herbs soothe and protect irritated or inflamed tissue. When used topically, they are called emollients.

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What are 4 examples of Demulcent herbs?

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  1. Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) 2. Chickweed (Stellaria media) 3. Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) 4. Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)
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What are Astringents?

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The basic action of astringents is to tonify or tighten tissue. Sometimes called styptics when applied externally to stop bleeding, and antihemorrhagics when used for internal bleeding.

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What are 5 examples of Astringent herbs?

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  1. Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) 2. Bayberry (Myrica cerifera) 3. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) 4. Myrrh (Commiphora molmol) 5. Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
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What are Vulnerary herbs?

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Vulnerary herbs are used to heal wounds. They work with and are similar to demulcents, astringents and anti-ulcer herbs. Contraindications - Due to the risk of infection, only use on unbroken skin.

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Name 6 herbs with Vulnerary (wound healing) actions.

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  1. Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) 2. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) 3. Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) 4. Comfrey (Symphytum officinalis) 5. Arnica (Arnica montana) 6. St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
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What are Alterative (depurative) herbs?

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Alteratives ‘‘alter’’ the body’s metabolic processes, improving a range of functions from nutrition to elimi- nation. Many of the herbs with this action help the body eliminate waste through the kidneys, liver, lungs, or skin.

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Name 6 herbs that have an Alterative effect?

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  1. Burdock (Arctium lappa) 2. Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium) 3. Clivers (Gallium aparine) 4. Blue flag (Iris versicolour) 5. Yellow dock (Rumex crispus) 6. Nettle (Urtica dioica - leaf)
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What are Anti-pruritic herbs?

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Anti-pruritic herbs assist in the easing of itching skin (pruritis).

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Name 3 herbs with an anti-pruritic action?

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  1. Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornate) 2. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) 3. Kava (Piper methysticum)
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What are anti-fungal herbs?

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Herbs with an anti-fungal action inhibit fungal growth and assist in the prevention of further pain and inflammation associated with the fungal infection.

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Name 5 herbs with an anti-fungal action?

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  1. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) 2. Pau d’arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) 3. Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis) 4. Thuja (Thuja officinalis) 5. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
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What are anti-bacterial herbs?

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Anti-bacterial herbs will reduce the replication of bacteria both topically and internally.

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Name 4 herbs with an anti-bacterial action?

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  1. Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis) 2. Baical skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) 3. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 4. Pau d’arco (Tabebuia avellanedae)
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What are Anti-allergic herbs?

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Anti-allergic herbs modulate the release of histamine from the mast cells.

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Name 3 herbs with an anti-allergic action?

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  1. Albizzia (Albizia lebbeck) 2. Baical skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) 3. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
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What are anti-viral herbs?

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Anti-viral herbs inhibit the replication of enveloped viruses (such as herpes) and can prevent the discomfort and inflammation that is seen in viral infections.

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Name 4 herbs with an anti-viral action?

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  1. St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 2. lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) 3. sage (Salvia officinalis) 4. thuja (Thuja officinalis)
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What are anti-inflammatory herbs?

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Anti-inflammatory herbs relieve inflammation.

23
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Name 4 herbs that have an anti-inflammatory action topically?

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  1. calendula (Calendula officinalis) 2. chamomile (Matricaria recutita) 3. echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 4. comfrey (Symphytum officinalis)
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Name a herb action that dries and causes contraction of exposed tissue?

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Astringent

25
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Name a herb action used to heal wounds?

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Vulnerary

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Name a herb action used to ease itching skin?

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Anti-pruritic

27
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Name a herb action that soothes inflamed or irritated tissues?

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Demulcent

28
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Name a herb action useful against fungal infections?

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Anti-fungal

29
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Name a herb action useful in treating bacteria?

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Anti-bacterial

30
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Which genus does Calendula belong to?

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Ateraceae genus

31
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Which part of Calendula is used in herbal medicine?

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The flowers

32
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What is calendula usually used to treat?

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Wounds and skin inflammation.

33
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What genus does Red clover belong to?

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Fabaceae genus

34
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Which part of Red clover is used in herbal medicine?

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The flowers

35
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What is Red clover normally used to treat?

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Dermatitis and psoriasis.

36
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What genus does chickweed belong to?

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Caryophyllaceae genus

37
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Which part of chickweed is used in herbal medicine?

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The aerial parts

38
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What is chickweed normally used to treat?

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Dermatitis and psoriasis, chronic skin conditions.

39
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Which genus does Poke root belong to?

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Phytolaccaceae genus

40
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Which part of Poke root is used in herbal medicine?

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The root

41
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What is Poke root normally used to treat?

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Respiratory tract inflammation and mumps.

42
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Identify this herb?

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Red Clover

43
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Identify this herb?

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Calendula

44
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Identify this herb?

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Clivers

45
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Identify this herb?

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Poke root

46
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Identify this herb?

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Chickweed

47
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Which genus does Clivers belong to?

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Rubiaceae genus

48
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Which part of Clivers is used in herbal medicine?

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The aerial parts

49
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What is Clivers normally used to treat?

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Normally used to treat chronic skin disorders and asthma.

50
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Which herb contains toxic steroidal saponins that act as irritants on the gastrointestinal tract, and probably account for the severe nausea and vomiting and diarrhoea that accompanies an overdose?

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Poke root

51
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Which herb is contraindicated in pregnancy?

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Poke root

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