Lower respiratory system

Question 1

1. Yarrow

Answer 1

Achillea millefolium
Compositae
Aerial parts

Actions:
Diaphoretic, antpyretic, peripheral vasodilator, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, spamolytic

Indications:
Fevers, common cold,

Contraindications:
Allergy to Compositae (Asteraceae)
Pregnancy & lactation

Question 2

2. Marshmallow

Answer 2

Althea officinalis
Malvaceae
Root, leaf

Actions:
Demulcent, emollient

Indications:
Diseases of mucous membranes - hoarseness, catarrh, pneumonia

Contraindications:
None known
May delay absorption of medications taken simultaneously (2-3hrs between)

Question 3

3. Elecampane

Answer 3

Inula helenium
Compositae
Root

Actions:
Diaphoretic, expectorant,spasmolytic, broncho-spasmolytic, antibactierial

Indications:
Respiratory catarrh & infection, common cold, influenza, bronchitis, asthma

Contraindications:
Allergy to Compositae (Asteraceae)
Pregnancy & lactation

Question 4

4. Grindelia

Answer 4

Grindelia camporum
Compositae
Aerial parts

Actions:
Expectorant, spasmolytic, broncho-spasmolytic

Indications:
Respiratory conditions marked by spasm, asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis, dry & irritable cough, upper respiratory catarrh

Contraindications:
None known

Question 5

5. Ivy leaf

Answer 5

Hedera helix
Araliaceae
Leaf

Actions:
Expectorant, antispasmodic, antiparasitic, antibacterial, analgesic, sedative

Indications:
Respiratory catarrh, chronic inflammatory bronchial conditions, whooping cough, spastic bronchitis & chronic catarrh

Contraindications:
None known
Contact dermatitis

Question 6

6. White horehound

Answer 6

Marrubium vulgare
Lamiaceae
Aerial parts

Actions:
Expectorant, anticatarrhal

Indications:
Acute bronchitis, non-productive coughs, catarrh of respiratory tract

Contraindications:
None known
Not recommended in pregnancy

Question 7

7. Plantain

Answer 7

Plantago lanceolata
Plantaginaceae
Aerial parts

Actions:
Astringent, antitussive, antibacterial, diuretic

Indications:
Respiratory catarrh, inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa, chronic bronchitis

Contraindications:
None known

Question 8

8. Wild cherry

Answer 8

Prunus serotina
Rosaceae
Bark

Actions:
Antitussive, mild sedative, astringent

Indications:
Cough, bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, common cold, pertussis, tracheitis

Contraindications:
None known

Question 9

9. Mullien

Answer 9

Verbascum thapsus
Scrophulariaceae
Leaf, flower

Actions:
Expectorant, demulcent, anticatarrhal, vulnerary

Indications:
Bronchitis, tracheitis, common cold, influenza, respiratory catarrh, tonsillitis

Contraindications:
None known