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Lesson 2: Specific herbs for the endocrine system Flashcards

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Summerise a review of the endocrine system.

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  • Controlled by Hypothalamus - Some organs have both endocrine and exocrine function (i.e. pancreas) - Heart also has endocrine function - Made up of several axis, HPA, HPO and HPT.
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What is the anterior pituitary controlled by and what does it release?

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Controlled by Hypothalamus - TSH release - ACTH release - Prolactin release

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What are Adaptogens?

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  • Herbal holistic body tonics offering restorative capabilities - They Increase resistance to physical, environmental, emotional or biological stressors Well suited to the following: - Those in poor health due to excessive stress - Anyone convalescing - Those undertaking intensive exercise - Patients with endocrine disruption
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Name 4 herbs with Adaptogen actions?

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  1. withania (Withania somnifera) 2. rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) 3. Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) 4. Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosos)
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What are Adrenal resoratives?

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Adrenal restoratives are chosen to restore the function and vitality of the adrenal glands during or after periods of high stress.

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Name 2 herbs that have Adrenal restorative actions?

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  1. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 2. Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa)
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Name 2 cautions/contraindications for the use of Adrenal restoratives?

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  1. Avoid in cases of headache and epilepsy 2. Avoid excessive concomitant use of coffee and other caffeine containing substances
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What are Thyroid stimulants?

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  • Restore function and morphology of thyroid gland - Stimulate secretion of thyroid hormones - Increase metabolism - Can be used in the management of obesity, weight gain, hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism
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Name 2 herbs with Thyroid stimulant actions?

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  1. Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) 2. bladderwrack (Fucus versiculosis)
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When are Thyroid stimulant herbs contraindicated?

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For hyperthyroidism

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What are thyroid suppressants?

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  • Reduce secretion of thyroid hormones - Restore metabolism - Alleviate signs & symptoms of thyroid excess - Used to address overactive thyroid
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Name 2 herbs with Thyroid suppressant herbs?

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  1. bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus) 2. motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
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When are Thyroid suppressant herbs contraindicated?

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During hypothyroidism,. pregnancy and lactation.

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What are anti-obesity herbs?

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  • Assist in the reduction of body weight - Important in the management of the client with an underactive thyroid - Bulking agents (i.e. mucilage containing herbs) assist in satiety.
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Name 3 herbs with anti-obesity actions?

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  1. bladderwrack (Fucus versiculosis) 2. coleus (Coleus forskolii) 3. gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)
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What are hypoglycaemic herbs?

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Regulate and balance blood sugar levels Act by: - reducing the intestinal absorption of glucose - stimulating insulin secretion - increasing the amount of pancreatic cells and islets of Langerhans

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45 yr. old woman presents with severe hot ears, excessive palmar sweating, nervousness, increased anxiety and palpitations. What herbal actions are required?

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  • TSH antagonist - Sedative - Nervine - Peripheral vasoconstrictor - Adaptogen - Nervine tonic - Anti-hydrotic - tonic
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What formula of herbs would you recommend for the following actions required? - TSH antagonist - Sedative - Nervine - Peripheral vasoconstrictor - Adaptogen - Nervine tonic - Anti-hydrotic - tonic

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  1. Gotu kola(Centella asiatica) = adaptogen, nervine tonic 2. Bugleweed (Lycopus europaeus) = TSH antagonist, peripheral vasoconstrictor, sedative 3. Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) = nervine tonic, hypotensive, antiarrhythmic, antithyroid 4. Withania (Withania somnifera) = adaptogen, tonic, sedative, nervine tonic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory 5. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) = adaptogen, adrenal restorative, anti-inflammatory
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22 yr old woman has been struggling with her weight for some time. She often feels very, cold ,lethargic and craves sweets. What herbal actions are required?

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  • Thyroid stimulant - Anti-obesity - Appetite inhibitor - Blood sugar regulator - Tonic - Adrenal restorative - Anti-inflammatory - Peripheral Circulatory stimulant - Depurative
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What formula of herbs would you recommend for the following actions required? - Thyroid stimulant - Anti-obesity - Appetite inhibitor - Blood sugar regulator - Tonic - Adrenal restorative - Anti-inflammatory - Peripheral Circulatory stimulant - Depurative

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  1. Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) = thyroid stimulant, antiobesity 2. Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa) = antiinflammatory, adrenal tonic/restorative, adaptogen 3. Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre) = anaesthetising to sweet taste buds, appetite inhibiting, astringent, blood sugar regulating 4. Ginger (Zingiber off.) = circulatory stimulant 5. Rosemary (Rosmarinus off.) = antioxidant, circulatory stimulant, hepatoprotective
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Name a herb action that restores the function and vitality of the adrenal glands during or after periods of high stress?

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Adrenal resorative

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Name a herb action that can regulate and balance blood sugar levels?

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Hypoglycaemic

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Name a herb action that can assist in losing weight?

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Anti-obesity

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Name a herb action that is a herbal holistic body tonic offering restorative capabilities?

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Adaptogen

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Name a herb action used to address an overactive thyroid?

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Thyroid suppressant

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Name a herb action used to stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormones?

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Thyroid stimulant

27
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Chines foxglove (Rehmannia) belongs to which genus?

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Rehmannia genus

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Which part of Chinese foxglove (Rehmannia) is used in herbal medicine?

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The root

29
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What is Chinese foxglove (Rehmannia) normally used to treat?

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Normally used to treat adrenal depletion.

30
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Liquorice belongs to which genus?

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Glycyrrhiza genus

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Which part of Licorice is used for herbal medicine?

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The root

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What is Licorice normally used to treat?

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Normally used to treat endocrine disorders.

33
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Bladderwrack belongs to which genus?

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Fucus genus

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Which part of Bladderwrack is used in herbal medicine?

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The thallus (plant body)

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What is Bladderwrack normally used to treat?

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Normally used to treat poor thyroid function and assist weight loss.

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Bugle weed belongs to which genus?

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Lycopus genus

37
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Which part of Bugle weed is used for herbal medicine?

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The aerial parts

38
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What is Bugle weed normally used to treat?

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Normally used to treat hyperthyroidism

39
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Ashwaganda (withania) belongs to which genus?

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Withania genus

40
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Which part of Ashwaganda (withania) is used in herbal medicine?

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The root

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What is Ashwaganda (withania) normally used to treat?

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Normally used to treat anaemia and debility.

42
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Identify this herb?

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Ashwaganda (withania)

43
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Identify this herb?

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Bladderwrack

44
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Identify this herb?

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Chinese foxglove (rehmannia)

45
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Identify this herb?

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Bugle weed

46
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Identify this herb?

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Licorice

47
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Which herb contains steroidal lactones, alkaloids and saponins, and has an adaptogenic action?

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Chinese foxglove (withania)

48
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Which herb is contraindicated in hypothyroid conditions?

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Bugle weed

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