Lymphagogues Flashcards
1
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Lymphagogue
A
- Moves lymph
- Used for edema, congestion
2
Q
Ceanothus americanus
A
- Red root
- LU: URIs
- Astrigent
3
Q
Gallium aparine
A
- Cleavers
- Urinary tract: UTIs
4
Q
Phytolacca americana
A
- Poke root
- Pharyngitis: hard, painful glandular swellings
- TOXIC in high doses
5
Q
Calendula officinalis
A
- Calendula
- Breast tissue, chest, axilla, inguinal areas
6
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Styllingia sylvatica
A
- Queen’s root
- Upper respiratory tract: red, dry, irritated mucous membranes in pharynx, larynx, upper bronchi
7
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Echinacea sppp.
A
- Echinacea
- Immunostimulant
8
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Trifolium pratense
A
- Red clover
- Alterative
- LV
