micro circulatory Flashcards
Ginko biloba
ginko
circulatory tonic, anti oxidants vasodilator, anti platelet, anti inflammatory.
Nootropic , anti inflammatory , anxyioltyic, anti inflammatory ,cardio protective .
- anxiolytic /cardiac disorders - cardio protective additive effect on anti coagulants and anti hyper glycemic drugs.
good for - anything that requires an increase in micro circulation eg Raynards. oedema stroke, retinopathy, good for elderly cerebral conditions eg dementia
dose 2:1 50% 21-28 mls/wk take long term
centella asiatica
gotu kola
anti inflammatory , vulnerary,anti fibrotic, interstitial tissue tonic.
Vasotonic. depurative adaptogen.
good for varicose veins, hypertension, oedema , phlebitis from infusion
2.5 - 7 gms tds. Tinc - 1;2 45% 20 - 40 mls/week tds.ointment 10%
Aesculus hippocastenum
horse chestnut
Astringent, vaso tonic, vaso protective ,anti oedema.
Anti oxidant, anti inflammatory , anti eccymotic
good for anything veins, chronic venous insufficiency , DVT, soft tissue injury
dose
tilia spp
lime flower
, peripheral vasodilatory, anxyoltic, sedative, spasmoltyic
Diaphoretic, diuretic
good for cardiac conditions, nervous system anxiety
tinc - 1:2
45% 15 - 30 ml/wk. Tablets 2-4 gm
Vaccinium
myrtillus
blue berry
vasotonic, anti oedema, anti inflammatory , anti oxidant, cardio protective, mucous membrane restorative.
Hepatoprotective
good for eyes, micro circulation, chronic venous insufficiency , pregnancy, varicose veins, ulcerative colitis, hemorroids resh -
20 - 50 gms tds. Dired fruit - .tincture 1;1 25% 20 - 40 ml/wk. Tab 50 - 120 mg /day
zanthoxylum clara-herculis
prickly ash
Ciruclatory stimulant , cardio tonic, diaphoretic, vasotonic.
Alterative, carminative ,sialgogue
good for circulatory insufficiency , chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, tissue perfusion issues, raynauds.
what level on the therapeutic order are vaso tonics?
Level 4 - correct structural integrity .
vasotonics aim to improve structure of blood vessels .
list examples of vaso tonics
Aesculus hippocastenum, centella asiatica, vaccini myrtilus, zanthoxylum clara hurculis
combinations of herbs for varicose veins
Aesculus hippocastenum + hamamelis virginiana
centella asiatica + calendual officinalis
what level on the therapeutic order are vasodilators ?
Level 3 - tonify weakened systems
function of blood through vessels
examples of vaso dilators
ginko biloba, zanthoxylum -clara , tilia spp
which 2 herbs are cardio protective
Ginko biloba and vaccinium myrtillus
which herb is an anti eccymotic
aesculus hippocastanum
which herbs can be useful for varicose veins
Ginko Biloba, Aesculus hippocastanum, Centalla asiatica, Zanthoxylum clara
which 2 herbs are useful for Raynaud’s
Ginko biloba, Zanthoxylum clara
