Musculoskeletal System Herbs

Question 1

Apium graveolens

Answer 1

Celery, Apiaceae family, Fruit (seed)

Anti-rheumatic, diuretic, urinary antiseptic

Cystitis, rheumatism, gout

Question 2

Boswellia serrata

Answer 2

Frankincense, Burseraceae family, Resin

A/i, anti-arthritic

Leukotriene mediated inflammatory conditions - IBD, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, cystic fibrosis, SLE/lupus, gout

Question 3

Corydalis ambigua

Answer 3

Corydalis, Papaveraceae family, Rhizome

Analgesic, sedative, hypnotic, cardioprotective

Pain, especially visceral, myocardial ischaemi

Question 4

Harpagophytum procumbens

Answer 4

Devils-claw, Pedaliceae family, Root

A/i, analgesic, anti-rheumatic

Arthritis, rheumatism, fibrosis, myalgia, lumbago, tendonitis

Question 5

Salix alba

Answer 5

White willow, Salicaceae family, Bark

A/i, analgesic

Febrile conditions, Pain, headaches, arthritis

Question 6

Viburnum opulus

Answer 6

Guelder-rose, Caprifoliaceae family, Bark

Spasmolytic, mild sedative

Spasmodic muscular cramps