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Materia Medica Exam Flashcards

1
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What is the common name for Adonis vernalis?

A

Pheasant’s Eye

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What is the common name for Aspidosperma

quebracho-blanco?

A

Quebracho

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What is the maximum weekly dose for Atropa

belladonna Herba?

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10mL

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What is the maximum weekly dose for Atropa

belladonna radix?

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6mL

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What is the common name for Chelidonium

majus?

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Greater Celandine

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What is the Latin name for Quinine tree?

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Cinchona ssp.

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What is the maximum weekly dose of Convallaria majalis?

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24mL

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What is the Latin name of Lily of the Valley?

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Convallaria majalis

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What is the common name of Datura

stramonium?

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Jimson weed, Thornapple

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What is the common name for Ephedra sinica?

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Ma Huang, Ephedra

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What is the Latin name for Yellow Jasmine?

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Gelsemium semperviRens

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What is the Latin name for Henbane?

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Hyoscyamus niger

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What is the common name of Lobelia inflata?

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Puke weed

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What are the 8 restricted herbs only for external use?

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Aconitum napellus (Aconite), Arnica montana (Arnica), Conium maculatum leaf (Poison Hemlock), Pilocarpus jaborandi (Jaborandi), Piper methysticum (Kava Kava), Rhus toxicodendron (Poison oak), Senecio jacobaea (Ragwort), Symphytum officinale radix

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What is the Latin name for Black Bryony?

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Bryonia dioica

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What is the common name for Solanum dulcamara?

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Woody nightshade, Bittersweet

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What is the common name for Phytolacca

decandra?

A

Poke root

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18
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What is the Latin name for Broom?

A

Cytisus scoparius

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19
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What is the maximum weekly dose for Adonis vernalis?

A

20mL

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What is the maximum weekly dose for Aspidosperma

quebracho-blanco?

A

5mL

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What is the maximum weekly dose for Chelidonium majalis?

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200mL

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What is the maximum weekly dose for Cinchona ssp?

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50mL

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What is the common name for Colchicum autumnale?

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Autumn flowering crocus

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24
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What is the maximum weekly dose for Colchicum autumnale?

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20mL

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25
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What is the maximum weekly dose for Convallaria majalis?

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24mL

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26
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What is the maximum weekly dose for Datura stramonium?

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10mL

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What is the maximum weekly dose for Gelsemium sempervirens?

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5mL

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What is the maximum weekly dose for Hyoscyamus niger?

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20mL

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What is the maximum weekly dose of Lobelia inflata?

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32mL

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30
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What is the maximum percentage concentration for Aconitum napellus?

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1.3%

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31
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What is the maximum percentage concentration for Arnica montana?

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10%

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32
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What is the maximum percentage concentration for Conium maculatum?

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7%

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33
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What is the maximum weekly dose of Bryonia dioica?

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10mL

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34
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What is the maximum weekly dose of Solanum dulcamara?

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40mL

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35
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What are the terms of the self regulation by NIMH on Symphytum officinale folia?

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*Symphytum officinale folia was ‘given a self-regulated restriction’ by NIMH in 1993 following recommendations from the then Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (now DEFRA). 100ml of a 1:5 tincture of the leaf could be given for a maximum of 6 weeks.

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36
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What is the maximum weekly dose of Phytolacca decandra?

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8mL

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37
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What is the maximum weekly dose of Cytisus scoparius?

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40mL

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38
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What is the common name of Ophiocordyceps sinensis?

A

Caterpillar fungus

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39
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What is the common name of Ganoderma lucidum?

A

Reishi

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40
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What is the common name of Glycyrrhyza glabra?

A

Licorice

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41
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What is the common name of Boswellia serrata?

A

Frankincense

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42
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What is the common name of Ocimum tenuiflorum?

A

Holy Basil, Tulsi

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43
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What is the Latin name for turmeric?

A

Curcuma longa

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44
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What is the common name of Angelica sinensis?

A

Dong quai

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45
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What is the common name of Cimicifuga racemosa?

A

Black Cohosh

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46
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What is the common name for Harpagophytum procumbens?

A

Devil’s Claw

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47
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What is the common name for Apium graveolens?

A

Celery

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What is the common name for Eleutherococcus senticosus?

A

Siberian ginseng

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49
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What family is Glycyrrhiza glabra in?

A

Fabaceae

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50
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What are the constituents of Glycyrrhiza glabra?

A

Glycyrrhizin

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51
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What are the actions of Glycyrrhiza glabra?

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Expectorant, Adrenocorticotropic, Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Spasmolytic, Mild Laxative

52
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What are the contraindications of Glycyrrhiza glabra?

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Hypertension, pregnancy, cirrhosis of liver

53
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What family is Boswellia serrata in?

A

Burseraceae

54
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What are the parts used of Boswellia serrata?

A

Resin, bark (cortex)

55
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What are the actions of Boswellia serrata?

A

Antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory

56
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What family is Hypericum perforatum in?

A

Clusiaceae

57
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What are the constituents of Hypericum perforatum?

A

Hypericin, pseudohypericin

58
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What are the parts used of Hypericum perforatum?

59
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What are the actions of Hypericum perforatum?

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Anxiolytic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiviral, sedative, vulnerary, analgesis, antimicrobial

60
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What are the contraindications of Hypericum perforatum?

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Photosensitivity, drug interactions, Warfarin, contraceptive pill, antiretrovirals

61
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What family does Withania somnifera belong to?

A

Solanaceae

62
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What constituents are in Withania somnifera?

A

Withanolides

63
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What are the parts used of Withania somnifera?

A

Fol, fruct, radix

64
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What are the actions of Withania somnifera?

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Adaptogenic, tonic, mild sedative, anti-inflammatory

65
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What family does Ocimum tenuiflorum belong to?

66
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What are the constituents of Ocimum tenuiflorum?

A

Volatile oil, flavonoids, saponins

67
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What are the actions of Ocimum tenuiflorum?

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Antispasmodic, analgesic, antipyretic, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory

68
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What family does Alchemilla vulgaris belong to?

69
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What are the constituents of Alchemilla vulgaris?

A

Tannins, flavonoids (quercetin), polyphenols

70
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What are the actions of Alchemilla vulgaris?

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Astringent, antihaemorrhagic, styptic

71
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What family does Curcuma longa belong to?

A

Zingiberaceae

72
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What are the constituents of Curcuma longa?

A

Curcumin, bitters, resin, volatile oil

73
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What are the actions of Curcuma longa?

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Anti-inflammatory, lowers cholesterol, anti-microbial, anti-platelet (blood thinning)

74
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What family does Symphytum officinale belong to?

A

Boraginaceae

75
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What are the active constituents of Symphytum officinale?

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Tannins, allantoin, mucilage polysaccharides, Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, tannins

76
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What are the actions of Symphytum officinale?

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Vulnerary, demulcent, astringent, anti-inflammatory

77
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What are the contraindications of Symphytum officinale?

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Used externally, due to presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are hepatotoxic and carcinogenic

78
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What plant part of Symphytum officinale is used?

A

Fol and radix

79
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What family does Angelica sinensis belong to?

80
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What plant parts of Angelica sinensis are used?

81
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What are the active constituents of Angelica sinensis?

A

Volatile oils (carvacrol), coumarins

82
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What are the actions of Angelia sinensis?

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Tonic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, blood thinning, emmenegogue, uterine tonic

83
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What family does Cimicifuga racemosa belong to?

A

Ranunculaceae

84
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What plant part of Cimicifuga racemosa is used?

85
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What are the contraindications of Angelica sinensis?

A

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, during heavy menstruation

86
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What are the contraindications of Cimicifuga racemosa?

A

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, stomach upset and headache at larger doses

87
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What are the active constituents of Cimicifuga racemosa?

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Cimicifugoside, actein, isoflavones

88
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What family does Vitex agnus-castus belong to?

A

Verbenaceae

89
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What plant part is used of Vitex agnus-castus?

90
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What are the active constituents of Vitex-agnus castus?

A

Iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, essential oils

91
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What are the actions of Vitex agnus-castus?

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Hormone regulator, galactagogue

92
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What are the contraindications of Vitex agnus-castus?

93
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What family does Harpagophytum procumbens belong to?

A

Pedaliaceae

94
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Which plant parts of Harpagophytum procumbens are used?

95
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What are the active constituents of Harpagophytum procumbens?

A

Iridoid glycosides

96
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What are the actions of Harpagophytum procumbens?

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Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, sedative, anti-rheumatic

97
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What are the contraindications of Harpagophytum procumbens?

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Peptic ulcer, may cause diarrhea

98
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What family does Apium graveolens belong to?

99
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What part of Apium graveolens is used?

100
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What are the active constituents of Apium graveolens?

A

Volatile oil

101
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What are the actions of Apium graveolens?

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Carminitive, urinary antiseptic, spasmolytic, diuretic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic

102
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What are the contraindications of Apium graveolens?

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Kidney disorders, pregnancy (uterine contractions), rare allergic reaction, photosensitivity

103
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What family does Schisandra chinensis belong to?

A

Schisandraceae

104
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What parts of Schisandra chinensis are used?

105
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What are the active constituents of Schisandra chinensis?

A

Lignans, triterpenes, volatile oil

106
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What are the actions of Schisandra chinensis?

A

Hepatoprotective, sexual tonic, adaptogenic

107
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What are the contraindications of Schisandra chinensis?

A

Heartburn, some drug interactions

108
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What family does Scutellaria baicalensis belong to?

109
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What parts of Scutellaria baicalensis are used?

110
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What are the active constituents of Scutellaria baicalensis?

A

Flavonoids

111
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What are the actions of Scutellaria baicalensis?

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Sedative, anti-allergenic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory

112
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What are the contraindications of Scutellaria baicalensis?

113
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What family does Eleutherococcus senticosus belong to?

A

Araliaceae

114
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What parts of Eleutherococcus senticosus are used?

115
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What are the actions of Eleutherococcus senticosus?

A

Adaptogenic, tonic, immunoprotective

116
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What are the contraindications of Eleutherococcus senticosus?

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Overstimulating, caffeine, not to be taken for longer that 6 weeks in healthy young adults

117
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What family does Arctostaphylos uva-ursi belong to?

118
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What parts of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi are used?

119
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What are the actions of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?

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Urinary antiseptic, astringent (hydroquinone)

120
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What are the contraindications of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?

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Pregnancy, gastric irritation due to large tannin content

121
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What family does Humulus lupulus belong to?

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Cannabaceae

122
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What parts of Humulus lupulus are used?

123
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What are the active contituents of Humulus lupulus?

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Bitter principles (lupulin, valerianic acid), volatile oil (humulene)

124
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What are the actions of Humulus lupulus?

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Estrogenic, sedative, aromatic bitter, soporific (drowsiness), antispasmodic

125
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What are the contraindications of Humulus lupulus?

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Depression

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