Lymphagogues Flashcards
Ceanothus americanus
Red Root
Family: rhamnaceae
Part: root
Energetic: drying
Actions: lymphagogue, astringent, sedative, expectorant
Indications: cough, bronchitis, pharyngitis, asthma, splenic enlargment, dysentery
Contraindications: may antagonize anticoagulants
Gallium aparine
Cleavers
Family: rubiaceae
Part: fresh aerial
Energetic: cooling, drying
Actions: lymphagogue, diuretic, nutritive, vulnerary, refrigerant
Indications: lymphadenopathy, tonsillitis, nodular growths, painful UTI, kidney/bladder inflam
Phytolacca americana
Poke Root Family: phytolaccaceae Part: root Energetic: cooling Actions: lymphagogue, antiviral, emetic, purgative, laxative Indications: hard/painful glandular swelling, mastitis Contraindications: pregnancy Low-dose herb
Calendula officinalis
Calendula
Family: asteraceae
Part: flower
Energetic: drying
Actions: vulnerary, anti-inflam, diuretic, antiseptic
Indications: lymph congestion in chest/axilla/inguinal crease. Locally on wounds for healing.
Contraindications: pregnancy. caution w/allergy to asteraceae
Stillingia sylvatica
Queen’s Root
Family: euphorbiaceae
Part: fresh root
Energetic: stimulating
Actions: lymphagogue, alterative, emetic, cathartic
Indications: dry, red, irritated mucous mem of larynx, pharynx, bronchi; croupy cough
Toxicity: sylvacrol in a tincture may cause GI burning, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting…
Echinacea spp.
Family: asteraceae
Part: root and rhizome, whole plant
energetic: cooling, drying, stimulating
Actions: immunomodulator, anti-inflam, antimicrobial, stim leukocytes, inhibits hyaluronidase, inc phagocytosis, lymphagogue
Indications: infxn, sepsis, pharyngitis, snake bites, ulcers
Contraindications: avoid w/inflam autoimmune dz
Trifolium pratense
Red Clover Family: fabaceae Part: flower Energetic: cooling Actions: alterative, antitumor, antitussive, antispasmodic, phytoestrogenic, anti-inflam, lymphagogue
