Lesson 8: Herbal approaches for fatigue and debility

Question 1

What are Tonic herbs?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Tonic and immune enhancing

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Tonic to the nervous system

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Adrenal restorative

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Nervine tonic

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Overall tonic, nutritive

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Tonic, adaptogenic

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Tonic and adaptogenic

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Tonic to the nervous system

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Tonic, adaptogen, mild sedative

Question 12

What are Adaptogenic herbs?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Name 4 herbs that have Adaptogenic actions?

Answer 13

1. Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) 2. Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) 3. rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) 4. schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)

Question 14

What are Adrenal restorative herbs?

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Name 2 herbs that have Adrenal restorative actions?

Answer 15

1. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 2. rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa)

Question 16

What are Immune enhancing herbs?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

Name 2 herbs with Immune enhancing actions?

Answer 17

1. echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia/purpurea) 2. astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)

Question 18

What are Antiviral herbs?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Name 2 herbs that have Antiviral actions?

Answer 19

1. St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 2. thuja (Thuja occidentalis)

Question 20

What are the actions of Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)?

Answer 20

1. Adaptogen 2. Immuno- modulator 3. Tonic 4. Mild stimulant

Question 21

What are the actions of Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)?

Answer 21

1. Immune- enhancing 2. Tonic 3. Adaptogenic 4. Cardiotonic 5. Diuretic 6. Hypotensive 7. Antioxidant 8. Immune- regulating

Question 22

What are the actions of Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)?

Answer 22

1. Adaptogenic 2. Tonic 3. Antioxidant 4. Antitumour

Question 23

What are the actions of Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)?

Answer 23

1. Hepatoprotective 2. Antioxidant 3. Adaptogenic 4. Nervine tonic 5. Antitussive 6. Oxytocic 7. Mild antidepressant

Question 24

Name a herbal action that is useful for ongoing stress, including chronic health issues?

Answer 24

Adrenal restorative

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Adaptogen

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Immune enhancing

Question 27

Name a herbal action that assists in restoring vitality?

Answer 27

Tonic

Question 28

Identify this herb and its parts used?

Answer 28

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) Root

Question 29

Identify this herb and its parts used?

Answer 29

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Root

Question 30

Identify this herb and its parts used?

Answer 30

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) Fruit

Question 31

Which herb is hepatoprotective?

Answer 31

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)

Question 32

Which herb should not be used with stimulants?

Answer 32

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)

Question 33

Which herb is a tonic and a diuretic?

Answer 33

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)

Question 34

Which herb can cause tachycardia when given in high doses?

Answer 34

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)