Materia Medica Exam Flashcards
1
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What is the common name for Adonis vernalis?
A
Pheasant’s Eye
2
Q
What is the common name for Aspidosperma
quebracho-blanco?
A
Quebracho
3
Q
What is the maximum weekly dose for Atropa
belladonna Herba?
A
10mL
4
Q
What is the maximum weekly dose for Atropa
belladonna radix?
A
6mL
5
Q
What is the common name for Chelidonium
majus?
A
Greater Celandine
6
Q
What is the Latin name for Quinine tree?
A
Cinchona ssp.
7
Q
What is the maximum weekly dose of Convallaria majalis?
A
24mL
8
Q
What is the Latin name of Lily of the Valley?
A
Convallaria majalis
9
Q
What is the common name of Datura
stramonium?
A
Jimson weed, Thornapple
10
Q
What is the common name for Ephedra sinica?
A
Ma Huang, Ephedra
11
Q
What is the Latin name for Yellow Jasmine?
A
Gelsemium semperviRens
12
Q
What is the Latin name for Henbane?
A
Hyoscyamus niger
13
Q
What is the common name of Lobelia inflata?
A
Puke weed
14
Q
What are the 8 restricted herbs only for external use?
A
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
15
Q
What is the Latin name for Black Bryony?
A
Bryonia dioica
16
Q
What is the common name for Solanum dulcamara?
A
Woody nightshade, Bittersweet
17
Q
What is the common name for Phytolacca
decandra?
A
Poke root
18
Q
What is the Latin name for Broom?
A
Cytisus scoparius
19
Q
What is the maximum weekly dose for Adonis vernalis?
A
20mL
20
Q
What is the maximum weekly dose for Aspidosperma
quebracho-blanco?
A
5mL
21
Q
What is the maximum weekly dose for Chelidonium majalis?
A
200mL
22
Q
What is the maximum weekly dose for Cinchona ssp?
A
50mL
23
Q
What is the common name for Colchicum autumnale?
A
Autumn flowering crocus
24
Q
What is the maximum weekly dose for Colchicum autumnale?
A
20mL
25
What is the maximum weekly dose for Convallaria majalis?
24mL
26
What is the maximum weekly dose for Datura stramonium?
10mL
27
What is the maximum weekly dose for Gelsemium sempervirens?
5mL
28
What is the maximum weekly dose for Hyoscyamus niger?
20mL
29
What is the maximum weekly dose of Lobelia inflata?
32mL
30
What is the maximum percentage concentration for Aconitum napellus?
1.3%
31
What is the maximum percentage concentration for Arnica montana?
10%
32
What is the maximum percentage concentration for Conium maculatum?
7%
33
What is the maximum weekly dose of Bryonia dioica?
10mL
34
What is the maximum weekly dose of Solanum dulcamara?
40mL
35
What are the terms of the self regulation by NIMH on Symphytum officinale folia?
*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.
36
What is the maximum weekly dose of Phytolacca decandra?
8mL
37
What is the maximum weekly dose of Cytisus scoparius?
40mL
38
What is the common name of Ophiocordyceps sinensis?
Caterpillar fungus
39
What is the common name of Ganoderma lucidum?
Reishi
40
What is the common name of Glycyrrhyza glabra?
Licorice
41
What is the common name of Boswellia serrata?
Frankincense
42
What is the common name of Ocimum tenuiflorum?
Holy Basil, Tulsi
43
What is the Latin name for turmeric?
Curcuma longa
44
What is the common name of Angelica sinensis?
Dong quai
45
What is the common name of Cimicifuga racemosa?
Black Cohosh
46
What is the common name for Harpagophytum procumbens?
Devil's Claw
47
What is the common name for Apium graveolens?
Celery
48
What is the common name for Eleutherococcus senticosus?
Siberian ginseng
49
What family is Glycyrrhiza glabra in?
Fabaceae
50
What are the constituents of Glycyrrhiza glabra?
Glycyrrhizin
51
What are the actions of Glycyrrhiza glabra?
Expectorant, Adrenocorticotropic, Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Spasmolytic, Mild Laxative
52
What are the contraindications of Glycyrrhiza glabra?
Hypertension, pregnancy, cirrhosis of liver
53
What family is Boswellia serrata in?
Burseraceae
54
What are the parts used of Boswellia serrata?
Resin, bark (cortex)
55
What are the actions of Boswellia serrata?
Antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory
56
What family is Hypericum perforatum in?
Clusiaceae
57
What are the constituents of Hypericum perforatum?
Hypericin, pseudohypericin
58
What are the parts used of Hypericum perforatum?
Herba
59
What are the actions of Hypericum perforatum?
Anxiolytic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antiviral, sedative, vulnerary, analgesis, antimicrobial
60
What are the contraindications of Hypericum perforatum?
Photosensitivity, drug interactions, Warfarin, contraceptive pill, antiretrovirals
61
What family does Withania somnifera belong to?
Solanaceae
62
What constituents are in Withania somnifera?
Withanolides
63
What are the parts used of Withania somnifera?
Fol, fruct, radix
64
What are the actions of Withania somnifera?
Adaptogenic, tonic, mild sedative, anti-inflammatory
65
What family does Ocimum tenuiflorum belong to?
Lamiaceae
66
What are the constituents of Ocimum tenuiflorum?
Volatile oil, flavonoids, saponins
67
What are the actions of Ocimum tenuiflorum?
Antispasmodic, analgesic, antipyretic, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory
68
What family does Alchemilla vulgaris belong to?
Rosaceae
69
What are the constituents of Alchemilla vulgaris?
Tannins, flavonoids (quercetin), polyphenols
70
What are the actions of Alchemilla vulgaris?
Astringent, antihaemorrhagic, styptic
71
What family does Curcuma longa belong to?
Zingiberaceae
72
What are the constituents of Curcuma longa?
Curcumin, bitters, resin, volatile oil
73
What are the actions of Curcuma longa?
Anti-inflammatory, lowers cholesterol, anti-microbial, anti-platelet (blood thinning)
74
What family does Symphytum officinale belong to?
Boraginaceae
75
What are the active constituents of Symphytum officinale?
Tannins, allantoin, mucilage polysaccharides, Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, tannins
76
What are the actions of Symphytum officinale?
Vulnerary, demulcent, astringent, anti-inflammatory
77
What are the contraindications of Symphytum officinale?
Used externally, due to presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are hepatotoxic and carcinogenic
78
What plant part of Symphytum officinale is used?
Fol and radix
79
What family does Angelica sinensis belong to?
Apiaceae
80
What plant parts of Angelica sinensis are used?
Radix
81
What are the active constituents of Angelica sinensis?
Volatile oils (carvacrol), coumarins
82
What are the actions of Angelia sinensis?
Tonic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, blood thinning, emmenegogue, uterine tonic
83
What family does Cimicifuga racemosa belong to?
Ranunculaceae
84
What plant part of Cimicifuga racemosa is used?
Radix
85
What are the contraindications of Angelica sinensis?
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, during heavy menstruation
86
What are the contraindications of Cimicifuga racemosa?
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, stomach upset and headache at larger doses
87
What are the active constituents of Cimicifuga racemosa?
Cimicifugoside, actein, isoflavones
88
What family does Vitex agnus-castus belong to?
Verbenaceae
89
What plant part is used of Vitex agnus-castus?
Fruct
90
What are the active constituents of Vitex-agnus castus?
Iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, essential oils
91
What are the actions of Vitex agnus-castus?
Hormone regulator, galactagogue
92
What are the contraindications of Vitex agnus-castus?
None
93
What family does Harpagophytum procumbens belong to?
Pedaliaceae
94
Which plant parts of Harpagophytum procumbens are used?
Radix
95
What are the active constituents of Harpagophytum procumbens?
Iridoid glycosides
96
What are the actions of Harpagophytum procumbens?
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, sedative, anti-rheumatic
97
What are the contraindications of Harpagophytum procumbens?
Peptic ulcer, may cause diarrhea
98
What family does Apium graveolens belong to?
Apiaceae
99
What part of Apium graveolens is used?
Semen
100
What are the active constituents of Apium graveolens?
Volatile oil
101
What are the actions of Apium graveolens?
Carminitive, urinary antiseptic, spasmolytic, diuretic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic
102
What are the contraindications of Apium graveolens?
Kidney disorders, pregnancy (uterine contractions), rare allergic reaction, photosensitivity
103
What family does Schisandra chinensis belong to?
Schisandraceae
104
What parts of Schisandra chinensis are used?
Fruct
105
What are the active constituents of Schisandra chinensis?
Lignans, triterpenes, volatile oil
106
What are the actions of Schisandra chinensis?
Hepatoprotective, sexual tonic, adaptogenic
107
What are the contraindications of Schisandra chinensis?
Heartburn, some drug interactions
108
What family does Scutellaria baicalensis belong to?
Lamiaceae
109
What parts of Scutellaria baicalensis are used?
Radix
110
What are the active constituents of Scutellaria baicalensis?
Flavonoids
111
What are the actions of Scutellaria baicalensis?
Sedative, anti-allergenic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory
112
What are the contraindications of Scutellaria baicalensis?
None
113
What family does Eleutherococcus senticosus belong to?
Araliaceae
114
What parts of Eleutherococcus senticosus are used?
Radix
115
What are the actions of Eleutherococcus senticosus?
Adaptogenic, tonic, immunoprotective
116
What are the contraindications of Eleutherococcus senticosus?
Overstimulating, caffeine, not to be taken for longer that 6 weeks in healthy young adults
117
What family does Arctostaphylos uva-ursi belong to?
Ericaceae
118
What parts of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi are used?
Fol
119
What are the actions of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?
Urinary antiseptic, astringent (hydroquinone)
120
What are the contraindications of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi?
Pregnancy, gastric irritation due to large tannin content
121
What family does Humulus lupulus belong to?
Cannabaceae
122
What parts of Humulus lupulus are used?
Strobiles
123
What are the active contituents of Humulus lupulus?
Bitter principles (lupulin, valerianic acid), volatile oil (humulene)
124
What are the actions of Humulus lupulus?
Estrogenic, sedative, aromatic bitter, soporific (drowsiness), antispasmodic
125
What are the contraindications of Humulus lupulus?
Depression
