Module 5 Flashcards
Which kind of herbs can cause a violent peristalsis and watery stools, accompanied by severe griping pain. They irritate the mucous membrane in the week and it by causing a loss of serum from the walls of the intestines
Drastic
Which of the following has similar action to Senna, but does not have the tendency to cause griping to the same extent
Linum usitatossimum, flaxseed
The symptom for diverticulitis can mirror or mask symptoms for colon cancer
True
Which of the following is a gentle laxative that softens mucous membrane, cleaning out mucus and cataract, modifies the action of the stronger herbal laxatives, and has also been shown useful in healing ulcers?
Glycyrrhiza glabra, licorice
Example of this class of herbs are greater calandine and dwarf elder root.
Hydrogogue
Psyllium seeds, particularly the dark seeds plantago psyllium, are very effective remedy in all elements of the small intestines and colon.
True
Licorice is an example of an herb with which of the following therapeutic actions
Aperient
The sugars in glycyrrhizin _______ Are a natural form of glucose and when combined with goldenseal have a stimulating and beneficial effect on the pancreas. It’s acid is known to inhibit Epstein-Barr virus and protect the liver. Studies have shown it is active against viruses including the herpes simplex virus.
Licorice, glycyrrhiza glabra
Castor oil and hedge hyssop are examples of herbs with which of the following therapeutic actions?
Drastic
Cholagogue herbs stimulate the flow of the bile and calls copious discharge of green colored, watery stools
True
These herbs can be used as substitutes for Catherine take herbs such as licorice or flaxseed:
The answer is all of the above. Bayberry cascara sagrada, and chamomile, Elder root and bark, garlic, and gentian, Horehound, pansy, and raspberry.
Which of the following herbs causes copious watery stools and remove large quantities of serum and water from the intestinal track, which might lead to dehydration
Hydrogogues
Aperient herbs are generally used for small children, the elderly, or very weak people true or false?
True
Hydrogogue Herbs are a mild in action and produced soft stools without pain or irritation
False these herbs are a very strong drastic and cause copious watery stools and remove large quantities of serum and water from the intestinal track. At perience calls moderate peristalsis and produce soft stools without pain or irritation.** can be asked reversed
Which of the following herbs cause active Peristalsis and stimulate the glandular secretions of the intestines, bowel movements are usually semi fluid and may be accompanied by some irritation and griping
Cathartic herbs
