Mod 7 Flashcards
Which astringent herb is also an anodyne?
Verbascum thapsus
Only styptics are powerful enough to coagulate albumin.
False
Which astringent herb contains the constituent fragine?
Rubus idaeus
The wax from the berries of which herb can be used as an astringent base
for ointments?
Myrica cerifera
_________ tones and strengthens the bowels and renal system and is one of
the most important herbs for influencing the whole glandular system.
Mullein
The flowers of which herb can be infused into oil and used for soothing
earaches?
mullein
Which common culinary herb can be used as an alternative astringent?
all of the above
Large doses of which herb may interfere with antihypertensive or steroid
medications?
Myrica cerifera
An ________ herb is a medicinal plant that contracts soft organic tissues and
stops or reduces the discharge of blood and/or mucus.
astringent
Which herb is a powerful astringent, stimulant, and tonic; yet is not drying?
bayberry
Myrica cerifera should not be confused with:
barberry
Astringents can repress excessive salivation
True
Which herb contains a saponin-like constituent called myricinic acid?
bayberry
When astringents are powerful enough to stop bleeding, they are called
______.
styptic
It is best to avoid the use of which herb during pregnancy and lactation?
Myrica cerifera
___________ is a valuable and soothing astringent. It is particularly useful in hemorrhage of the lungs, stomach, nose, rectum, uterus, or kidneys.
witch hazel
Mullein is a biennial herb.
true
All herbs with a high ______ content should be taken only in the stated doses, to avoid possible liver and kidney damage.
tannin
Most astringents contain one of the following:
any of the above
Which astringent herb has a special affinity with respiratory organs and is valuable for all pulmonary complaints
verbascum thapsus
An ________ herb is a medicinal plant that contracts soft organic tissues and stops or reduces the discharge of blood and/or mucus.
astringent
Along with red raspberry which astringent herb is also an emmenagogue?
Geranium maculatum
________ infusion is traditionally used throughout pregnancy to help reduce premature pains. It is reputed to help to produce a speedy delivery.
red raspberry
Only styptics are powerful enough to coagulate albumin.
false
Which astringent herb is also an anodyne?
Verbascum thapsus
The bark of which astringent herb contains the constituent hamamelitannin?
witch hazel
