Lymphagogues Flashcards
Red Root - Family, latin name, energetics, and part used
Rhamnaceae
Ceanothus americanus
Drying
Root
What are the actions of Red Root?
Lymphagogue, astringent, sedative, resin
What are the indications for the use of Red Root?
Cough, bronchitis, pharyngitis, asthma, splenic enlargement, dysentery
What are the contraindications for the use of Red Root?
Anticoagulant antagonist
Cleavers - Family, latin name, energetics, and part used
Rubiaceae
Gallium aparine
Cooling, drying
Fresh aerial parts
What are the actions of Cleavers?
Lymphagogue, diuretic, nutritive, vulnerary, refrigerant
What are the indications for the use of Cleavers?
Lymphadenopathy, tonsilitis, nodular growths under the
Poke Root - Family, latin name, energetics, and part used
Phytolaccaceae
Phytolacca americana
Cooling
Root - sometimes the berries without the seed
What are the actions of Poke Root?
Lymphagogue, antiviral, emetic, purgative, laxative
What are the indications for the use of Poke Root?
Hard, painful, glandular swellings or mastitis
When is Poke Root contraindicated?
Pregnancy
What is the toxin in Poke Root? And how much is toxic for adults and children?
Phytolaccigenin, phytolaccine, phytolaccotoxin
More than 2g of the root is toxic to adults. 10 or more berries are fatal to children, 1/2oz is fatal for adults
What are the sxs of a Poke Root overdose?
N/V, tingling throughout, hypotension, respiratory failure, severe gastroenteritis, diarrhea, bone marrow depression, death from respiratory or cardiac depression
Calendula - Family, latin name, energetics, and part used
Asteraceae
Calendula officinalis
Drying
Flower
What are the actions of Calendula?
Vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antiseptic
What are the indications for the use of Calendula?
Lymphatic congestion with a predilection for the chest, axilla, and inguinal crease; locally to wounds and injuries
What are the contraindications for the use of Calendula?
Pregnancy
Queen’s Root - Family, latin name, energetics, and part used
Euphorbiaceae
Stillingia sylvatica
Stimulating
Fresh root
What are the actions of Queen’s Root?
Lymphagogue, alterative, emetic, cathartic
What are the indications for the use of Queen’s Root?
Dry, red, irritated mucous membranes of the larynx, pharynx, bronchi; croup cough
What is the toxic compound in Queen’s Root and what are the sxs?
Sylvacrol
GI burning, diarrhea, N/V, tachycardia, muscular weakness, and prostration
Echinacea - Family, latin name, energetics, and part used
Asteracea
Echinacea spp
Cooling, drying, stimulating
Root, rhizome, and whole plant
What are the actions of Echinacea?
Immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, stimulates leukocytes, inhibits hylauronidase, enhances phagocytosis, lymphagogue, vulnerary
What are the indications for the use of Echinacea?
Infxn, sepsis, pharyngitis, snake bites, ulcers
