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Lesson 8: Herbal approaches for fatigue and debility Flashcards

1
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What are Tonic herbs?

A

In the fatigued and debilitated client, tonics assist in restoring vitality.

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Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Tonic and immune enhancing

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Oats (Avena sativa) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Tonic to the nervous system

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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Adrenal restorative

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St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Nervine tonic

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Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Overall tonic, nutritive

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Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Tonic, adaptogenic

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Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Tonic and adaptogenic

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Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Enhances stamina, tonic for lowered libido (male and female)

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Vervain (Verbena officinalis) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Tonic to the nervous system

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Withania (Withania somnifera) is a tonic herb with which actions?

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Tonic, adaptogen, mild sedative

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What are Adaptogenic herbs?

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Adaptogenic herbs increase the capacity of the body to deal with physical and emotional stress.

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Name 4 herbs that have Adaptogenic actions?

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  1. Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) 2. Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) 3. rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) 4. schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
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What are Adrenal restorative herbs?

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On-going stress, including chronic health issues, can lead to adrenal depletion with subsequent exhaustion. Adrenal depletion occurs when there is on-going stimulation to the sympathetic nervous system causing prolonged release of cortisol.

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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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What are Immune enhancing herbs?

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How effectively our immune system is functioning determines how well we can resist and recover from disease. Debilitated states with lowered vitality can impact on healthy immune function.

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Name 2 herbs with Immune enhancing actions?

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  1. echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia/purpurea) 2. astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)
18
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What are Antiviral herbs?

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Chronic viral infections are a common cause of debilitated conditions: in this instance, herbs with an anti-viral action may be an important consideration.

19
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Name 2 herbs that have Antiviral actions?

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  1. St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 2. thuja (Thuja occidentalis)
20
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What are the actions of Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)?

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  1. Adaptogen 2. Immuno- modulator 3. Tonic 4. Mild stimulant
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What are the actions of Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)?

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  1. Immune- enhancing 2. Tonic 3. Adaptogenic 4. Cardiotonic 5. Diuretic 6. Hypotensive 7. Antioxidant 8. Immune- regulating
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What are the actions of Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)?

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  1. Adaptogenic 2. Tonic 3. Antioxidant 4. Antitumour
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What are the actions of Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)?

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  1. Hepatoprotective 2. Antioxidant 3. Adaptogenic 4. Nervine tonic 5. Antitussive 6. Oxytocic 7. Mild antidepressant
24
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Name a herbal action that is useful for ongoing stress, including chronic health issues?

A

Adrenal restorative

25
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Name a herbal action that increases the capacity of the body to deal with physical and emotional stress?

A

Adaptogen

26
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Name a herbal action that is used in debilitated states with lowered vitality?

A

Immune enhancing

27
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Name a herbal action that assists in restoring vitality?

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Tonic

28
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Identify this herb and its parts used?

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Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)

Root

29
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Identify this herb and its parts used?

A

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

Root

30
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Identify this herb and its parts used?

A

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)

Fruit

31
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Which herb is hepatoprotective?

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Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)

32
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Which herb should not be used with stimulants?

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Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)

33
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Which herb is a tonic and a diuretic?

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Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)

34
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Which herb can cause tachycardia when given in high doses?

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Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

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