Medicinal Herbs Flashcards
This herb can be used as a laxative to relieve constipation.
a. St. Johns wort
b. Aloe Vera
c. Hickory root
d. Alfalfa
b. Aloe Vera
* caution - chronic use of aloe vera may cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
This herb may reverse drug or alcohol induced memory impairment, increase cardiac output, and improve GI tone and mobility.
a. Angelica
b. Dandelion
c. Astragalus
d. Bee pollen
c. Astragalus
* Also antiviral, antioxidant, fibrinolytic, hepato-protective, and immuno-stimulatory.
This herb has been used for centuries in India as a nerve tonic to calm anxiety, improve memory, and as a “cure for mental disorder”.
a. St. Johns Wort
b. Cinnamon
c. Kava Kava
d. Bacopa Monniera
d. Bacopa Monniera
* Used in Ayurvedic medicine for treatment of epilepsy, insanity, bronchitis, headache, laryngitis, and insomnia.
* In adults, this dried herb may reduce anxiety, mental fatigue, nervousness, and irritability, and improve concentration, short term memory, and feelings of well-being.
True or false? Bee pollen contains a mixture of plant pollens, plant nectar, and worker bee saliva?
True.
- May confer some protection against radiation injury. Can causes serious allergic reactions in allergic, in non-allergic/sensitive can cause headache, memory loss, eosinophilia, nausea, and diarrhea.
___________ can help with PMS.
a. black cohosh
b. spirulina
c. black walnut
d. blackstrap molasses
a. black cohosh.
- Likely due to LH suppression and/or direct relaxation of the uterus.
- BC also used to treat RA, sore throat, and kidney infections
________ is used to reduce pain
a. cayenne
b. cat nip
c. wormwort
a. cayenne
Contains capsaicin, when applied topically can reduce pain by reducing neuropeptide substance P that travels to the brain to signal pain. Other uses include: improve itching for psoriasis, digestive aid, reduce blood pressure, and reduce cancer risk.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-cayenne-pepper
Chamomile has the following uses:
a. stimulate stomach motility
b. decrease nervousness
c. stimulate menstrual flow
d. Pain relief
e. all of the above
e. all of the above
__________ roots have been used as a diuretic, laxative, stimulator of bile acid secretion, and appetite stimulant.
a. Marshmallow
b. Dandelion
c. Burdock
d. Chicory
b. Dandelion
* Tea from flowers have been used for cardiovascular disease.
__________ tea may stimulate the production of bile.
a. Raspberry
b. Fennel
c. Chicory root
d. Dandelion
b. fennel
* Can also reduce flatulence and GI cramps
________ has shown to be effective for reducing blood sugar in diabetes.
a. Echinacea
b. Fenugreek
c. Garlic
d. Saw Palmetto
b. Fenugreek
* Also shown to reduce lipids. Seeds can be used to make a poultice for wounds, and gargled for sore throats.
____________ can reduce the frequency and duration of migraines.
a. Evening primrose
b. Feverfew
c. Ginseng
d. Milk Thistle
b. Feverfew
* Also used for arthritis and allergies
___________ may be used for toothaches when crushed and directly applied to gums.
a. garlic
b. clove
c. cinnamon
d. oregano
a. garlic
* It must be whole garlic that is crushed to release the allicin.
Ginger properties include:
a. expectorant and treatment of flatulence (rhizomes)
b. protection of gastric mucosa from NSAIDs and HCL-ethanol damage (acetone extract)
c. Increase bile secretion
d. Curb nausea / sea sickness
e. all of the above
e. all of the above
True or false? The most active principle in goldenseal is berberine?
True. Protective against certain pathogenic bacteria/ enterotoxins. Not advised for use in pregnancy
_________ can be used as a mild sedative for individuals with nervous agitation and difficulty sleeping.
a. Lemon balm
b. Marshmallow
c. Juniper
a. Lemon balm.
* Increases calmness when taken by mouth. Can also be applied to cold sores in formulation to reduce time and speed healing.
