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Aconitum napellus

  • indication
  • Safety profile
  • C/I
A

I: Neuralgia (trigeminal n.), fever/chills 🤕

HIGHLY TOXIC!!
- Tingling sensation in the extremities, rapid chilly, vomits, and diarrhea.

CI: pregnancy, lactation

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Tropane alkaloids are found in which herbs?

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Atropine belladonna, Datura, and hyoscyamine

Aconite

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Trigeminal herbs

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Gelsemium and Aconitum

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Tropane alkaloid action& Side effects

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Anti-cholinergic aka “fight or flight”

Flushed face, dry mucous membrane. mydriasis, blurred vision, giddiness, delirium,

“Hot as hare, red as a beet, dry as a biscuit, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter”

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Atropa belladonna action

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  • Antispasmodic - Myalgia

- Vasoconstrictor

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Atropa belladonna Contraindication and drug interaction

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C/I: BPH, closed-angle glaucoma, tachycardia, arrhythmia

Drug interaction: TCAs & other anticholinergics

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Avena Sativa interaction (internal/external).

Who should not take this?

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Internal:

  • Nutritive → Anxiety, nicotine/opiate withdrawal, rheumatism
  • Fiber → hypercholesterolemia
  • Sedative → insomnia

External: anodyne → eczema

C/I: Celiac dz

Interaction: Statins 9decrease effectiveness of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors)

Eat 2-4 hours AFTER statins

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Bacopa monnieri

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Constituent: Triterpenoid saponins
Action: Neuroprotective/Antioxidant → cognition/memory, anxiety, epilpsy,

S/E: palpitation, nausea, dry mouth thirst

Safe!

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Camelia sinensis action

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Cancer preventative and dental caries

S/E: think of coffee, so adding milk reduces s/e

CI: Caffeine → Pregnancy/lactation, insomnia

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Centella asiatica

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Triterpene acids
Nervine → anxiety, memory, epilepsy, venous insufficiency
Antipyretic → skin

S/E: skin irritation, caution with diabetes or hyperlipidemia can increase blood glucose and lipids

CI: Pregnancy

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Datura stramonium

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Tropane alkaloids
Sedative antispasmoic
anticholinergic

S/E: same as atropa family

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What does atropa a family potentiate

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Anticholinergic drugs. do not take wit TCA

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Eschscholzia californica

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Nervine, hypnotic, anti-spasmodic/anodyne

Sedative and hypnotic for overexcitement and sleepness

S/E: ADDICTIVE* → ‘think of poppy’
C/I: Pregnancy, lactation
Interaction: Potentiates MAOI’s & SSRI

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Gelsemium sempverirens

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Cholinergic herb

  • Stimulates then depress CNS function → induce labor,
  • Antispasmodic → cardioprotective, HA, fever, insomnia, and pain

It’s for someone with flu (HA, fever, pain) that can’t sleep.

Side effect: SLEEPY, TOXIC

C/I: Pregnancy & hypotension

Interaction: potentiate aspirin

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Humulus lupulus

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Action: Sedative nervine, bitter, phytoestrogen, cholegogue, mild laxative

Mood, insomnia, menopaue

SE: ‘beer’ → nausea and HA
C/I: ‘beer’ makes you depressed, pregnant,

InteractionL potentiate sedative-hypnotic effect of barbituates

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Hyoscyamus niger

  • Indication/Action
  • Safety profile
  • C/I
  • Drug interaction
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Tropane alkaloids = Anticholinergic

Sedative → irritability, insomnia, delirium
Antispasmodic → dyspeptic, cough

S/E: anticholinergic side effect + death by choking

C/I: BPH, close angle glaucoma, tachycardiac arrhythmias

Interacts: potentiates anticholinergic drug; TCAs

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Hypericum perforatum

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External - skin
Internal- depression & anxiety

S/E: photosensitivity rash,
C/I: Suicidal ideation and pregnancy

Interactions:

  • Don’t use with psych meds!
  • CYP450 inducer!
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CYP450 Inducer Herbs

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Commiphora mukul

Hypericum perforatum

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Tannins

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Atimicrobial

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Flavenoids

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Anti-inflammatory

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Cardiac glycosides

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Used for CHF and irregular rhythm

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Alkaloids

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Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial

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Disulphides

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Reduces iodine uptake by the thyroid (goitergenic)

Seen in Allium Cepa contraindication for HYPOthyroidism

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Constituent:

  • Lectin
  • Indole alkaloids (reserpine)
A

Hypotensive

Lectin - Viscum album/flavescens
Indole alkaloid - Rauwolfia serpentina

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Lecithin

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Hypercholesterol

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Terpenes

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Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

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Melissa officinalis

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Volatile oil

Sedative → Calms the limbic system (emotion)
Antispasmodic → tachycardia and palpitations
Carminative → dyspepsia

Topical → skin irritation

C/I: hyperthyroidism & GERD

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Matricaria recutita
Constituent:
- Volatile oil

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  • Chamomile -

yaceae family
Anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory, hypnotic, nervine, sedative

Skin, GI calming, HENT-itis, anxiety/insomnia

Safe!

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Asteraceae family

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Achillea millefolium 
Arctium lappa
Arnica Montana 
Artemisa annua/absinthum/vulgariss
Calendula officinalis 
Cineraria maritima
Cynara scolymus
Echinacea species 
Eupatorium perfoliatum 
Eupatorium purureum
Grindelia robusta 
Inula helium 
Matricaria recutita 
Silybum marianum 
Solidago odora
Tanacetum parthenium
Tanacetum vulgare
Taraxacum officinalis 
Tussilago farfara
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Carminative

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Relieves flatulence

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Passilfora incardnata

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Flavonoid

Nervine/Sedative → insomnia, anxiety
Antispasmodic → spasm, convulsions, palpitations and tachycardia

C/I: Uterine stimulant → Pregnancy

Interaction: Psych meds

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Piper methysticuicum

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Kava “milder weed” - Low dose -

Muscle relaxant/antispasmodic → Neuralgia
sedative/anxiolytiv →Anxiety

S/E: ADDICTIVE, hepatotoxicity,
C/I: Pregnancy/lactation & depression (suicidal)
Interaction: potentiates anti-psychotics

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Piscidia erythrina

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  • Jamaican dogwood - Low dose-

Sedative → Anxiety, fear
analfesic/anodyne → Myalgia

S/E: n/v, CNS depressant, respiratory depression, HF, death
C/I: Pregnancy
Interaction: Potentiate sedative

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Pulsatilla vulgaris

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Protoenemonin - LOW DOSE -

Nervine→ pain, insomnia,anxiety , HA
Sedative
Emmenagogue → Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, PMS, leucorrhea

S/E: Skin irritation, SEVERE GI irritation orally

C/I: Pregnancy

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Rhodiola rosea

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Adaptogen → depression, faitgue
Anti-cancer
Cardioprotective → im[roving physical endurance

C/I: Manic patien
Interaction: stimulants

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Scutellaria lateriflora

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Flavonoids

Hypnotic/Nervine → insomnia, anxiety, pain

A/E: hepatotocirt tremor

Safe!

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Tanacetum parthenium

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  • Feverfew - Asteraceae family
    Anti-inflammatory/Vasodilator - Migraines, RA, irregular menses
    Topical antiseptic
    Bitter: GI

S/E: blood thinning

C/I: Pregnancy

Interactions: antagonize morphine, potentiate warfarin

Safe!

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Valeriana Officinalis

  • 2 Main actions and its indications
  • Side effect and safety profile
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Sedative: insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy
Anodyne/spasmolytic: muscle spasm

S/E: drowsiness, HA, vertigo,, CNS paralysis

C/I: DO NOT MIX with hepatotoxic agents - EtOH, opioid, barbituates, benzo

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Fucus vesiculosis

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  • Kelp -
    Contains: iodine
    Iodine → Iodine eficiency hypothyroidism, goiter, obesity, AntiRA

S/E: Hyperthyroism, acne, decrease iron absroption
CI: Hyperthyroidism, pregnancy/lactation
I: Anticoagulants, antiplatelet, thrombolytic agent → increases bleeding

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Gymnema sylvestre

  • 2 Main actions and its indications
  • Side effect and safety profile
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Hypolipidemic → Hypercholesterolemia
Anti-obesity → DM, weight loss

I: Potentiate hypoglycemic drugs

Safe!

“Sylvester stallone goes to the gym to get fit”

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Lycopus virginicus

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LOW DOSE

Blocks T4 to T3 → hyperthyroidism
Cardiac sedative → arrhythmia
Nervine → anxiety, insomnia

C/I: Hypothyroidsim, pregnancy, infertility

Interaction: Levothyroxine

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Momordica charantia

  • Indications (2)
  • Safety profile
  • Interaction
A
  • Bitter Melon -
    1. Hypoglycemic effect → DM
    2. Psoriasis

S/E: allergy
C/I: Emmenagogue, lactation, hypoglycemia
Interaction: Hypoglycemic drugs

“Momo-chan likes bitter melon”

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Achillea millefolium

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Volatile Oil
Asteraceae family!!

Hemostatic: Hemorrhage/meno-/metorrhagia
Bitter: biliary insufficiency
Diaphoretic; fever
Anti-inflammatory: wound and skin ulcers (topically)

C/E: GERD, digestive stimulation, pregnancy

Interaction: PPI

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Capsella bursa-pastoris

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Volatile Oil
Astringent /styptic → nose bleed, PMS, wounds/burns

S/E: NA
C/I: Pregnancy
Ineraction: Potentiate Warfarin

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Geranium maculatum

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Tannins
Astringent/styptic → GI ulcer bleed, hemorrhoids, wounds, heavy menses

S/E: Nausea
C/I: None
Interaction: Tannin → Decrease drug absorption

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Arnica Montana

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Volatile oil, flavonoids
Asteraceae family!

Topical anti-inflammatory/vulnerary → bruise, phlebitis, rheumatism, strain/sprain, myalgia

S/E: Allergic reaction
C/I: Do not use on broken skin/internally

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Boswelia serrata

A

Volatile oil

Circulatory stimulant →Asthma
Crohn’s, UC, OA, RA, inflammation

S/E: GI irritation or pain take with water/food
C/I: N/A
Interaction: enhances aspirin

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Bryonia alba

A

Volatie oil - LOW DOSE-

Anodyne/anti-rheumatic → Painful rheumatism,
immune sedation

Side effect:
Catharic → GI and lungs  (ulcer, asthma, bronchitis)
Rash 
40 berries = death, 15 for child 
C/I: pregnancy/lactation

No drug interactions

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Harpagophytum procumbens

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Anti-inflammatory/anti-rheumatic/anodyne

Arhtrisis, tendonitis
Bitter → Dyspepsia

S/E: N/A
C/I: stomach ulcers
Interaction: PPI
“Can’t play harp cuz arthritis”

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Salix alba

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Flavenoid
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory → Muscle and menstrual aches
Febrifuge → fever
anti-rheumatic → Rheumatism

S/E: GI complaints, tinnitus
C/I: Children with flu, pregnancy/lactation
Interaction: Potentiate acetaminophen and NSAIDS

“Sailing through the pain, bc no pain X”

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Aesculus hippocastanum

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“Horse Chestnuts” - LOW DOSE -

Astringent/vasoconstrictive/venotonic

  • Internal → hemorrhoids, varicose veins
  • External → venous sufficiency, DVT, edema prostatitis

S/E: Nausea, IM injection may cause hepatitis/renal failure

“Hippos are fat with varicose veins and big nut sack “

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Calendula officinalis

A

Flavonoids
Asteraceae family!
Vulnerary, antiseptic → ulcers, skin,gingivitis, varicose vein

Side effect: redness and burning skin
C/I: no deep wounds, allergy

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Cineraria maritima

A

Asteraceae family!

Topical for cataract (internal use only)

S/E: nausea, hepatotoxicity
C/I: Pregnancy/lactation, allergy
Interaction: do not use with hepatotoxic drugs

“Cineraria cataracts!”

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Euphrasia officinalis

A

Anti-inflammatory
Anti-catarrhal → Ophthalamias
Astringent/Vasoconstrictor → HENT -itis

Safe!

55
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Hamamelis virginiana

A

Tannins, Flavonoids
Astringent/Anti-inflammatory/local hemostatic effect →skin, varicose vein, diarrhea

S/E: tannin → GI complaints

Safe!

“A ham from Virginia is fat with DVT”

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Salvia officinalis

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Tannins, Volatile oil, Thujone
Astringent, antimicrobial, anti-infla,atory → mouth, throat, tonsil; promotes healing
Carminative

“Salvia is used as salve for healing”

S/E: Thujone toxicity in high dose

57
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Thujone toxicity

Which herbs contain this?

A

Emmenagogue, abortifacient
Toxic dose → restlessness, tremor, hot flashes, dizziness, convulsion

  • Achillia
  • Salvia
58
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Sambucus nigra

A

Flower: fever, conjunctivitis.thinitis, pharyngitis
Fruit: URI, influenza

diaphoretic, vulnerary
Lead could be for bruise spreain, wound and berry would be rheumatism

A/E: diatthea,
Safe

59
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Symphytum officinale

A

Wounds, dermatitis, fratures
inflamamtion in respiratory system or GI

S/E: nausea
C/I: pregnancy and hepatotoxic

“Have sympathy for my wounds and tummy”

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Trifolium pratense

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Tannin, coumarin
Alternative, expectorant, antispasmodic, antifever

Childhood eczema, skin eruption, cough, skin cancer

C/I: Phytoestrogen → Breast cancer
I: Potentiate warfarin

“Three leaves = red clovers”

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Constituent: Coumarins

A

Anti-inflammatory and lymph

62
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Vaccinium myrtilis

A
  • Blueberry-

Anthrocyanidins → varicose veins and myopathy/retinopathy

Hydroquinone → anti-septic properties in the kidney UTI/cystitis

Myrtillin → insulin → DM

Safe!

C/I: Pregancy/lacation
Interacton: hypoglycemic stuhs

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Asclepias tuberosa

Indication, side effects, C/I, interaction

A

Constituents: Tannins, resin

Diaphoretic, expectorant, anti-tussicem antispamodic → URI (bronchitis, pleurisy, pertussis, pneumonia)

SE: nausea and upset stomach

C/I: Pregnancy due to uterine contraction

Interaction: cardiac glycosides (digoxin, Convallaria, Leonarus)

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Aspidosperma quebracho

Indication, side effects, C/I, interaction

A

-LOW DOSE-

Stimulating expectorant for wet coughs, antimicrobial anti-tussve → TB, emphysema, pneumonia

SE: Overdose → nausea & vomiting

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Ephedra sinica

Indication, side effects, C/I, interaction

A

-LOW DOSE-
Adrenergic agonist = bronchodilator, anti-allergic
→ bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis

SE: Overdose → sympathomimetic

C/I: HTN, Hyperthyroid, DM, BPH, glaucoma, Pregnancy, lactation

Interaction: Potentiates sympathomimetic and antagonizes alpha and beta blocker, TCA

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Eucalptus globulus

A

Volatile oil, flavonoids, tannins

Anti-microbial, expectorant
Topical → MSK & skin

Essential oil use only

SE: concentrated dose → N/V

C/I: Hypotension, kidney compromised

67
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Eupatorium perfoliatum

A

Volatile oil, flavonoids

Asteraceae family!

Diaphoretic, immune stimulant → flu remedy

C/I: Allergic reaction

68
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Grindelia robusta

A

Resin
Asteraceae family!

Respiratory stimulant → Dry cough, URI, bronchitis

“roBUSTA move the spasmotic lungs”

C/I: allergic reaction, may cause selenium overdose

Safe!

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Inula helenium

A

Asteraceae family!

Anti-parqasitic, anti-microbial, expectorant
Asthma, COPD, cough, URI,
intestinal parasite

SE: allergy
C/I: Pregnancy

“HELL 2 U! Bacteria in my lungs!”

70
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Safe with Pregnancy herbs

A

Grindelia robusta

Plantago major

71
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Lobelia inflata

A
  • LOW DOSE -
    Causes CNS stimulation, then respiratory depression

Stimulant expectorant, lung tonic, spasmolytic, vercin
URI, spasmotic cough, acute asth,a

S/E: n+V, death

C/I: heart conditions, dry cough, pregnancy/infants

Dosing:

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Plantago major

A

Tannins, flavonoids, iridoids (anti-inflammatory)

Vulnerary, demulcent, astringent → GI conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, constipation, and

Topically → hemorrhoids and skin ulcerations

Cough and mild exceptroant

Safe!

“Plantago for preganango good for tummy and skin”

73
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Prunus serotina

  • Action and indication
  • Safety profile & contraindication
A

Anti-tussive & spamodic cough
bronchitis whoooping cough

S/E: Cyanogenic glycoside → large dose is toxic
C/I: Pregnancy

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Sanguinaria canadensis

A
  • LOW DOSE - Do not use internally

Eucharistic, antimicrobial → cervical dysplasia, BCC/SCC, tinea, warts (TOPICAL)

C/I: Pregnancy/lactation, infants, glaucoma

“Canada is a bitch with vaginal cancer and is in Vancouver, BCC”

75
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Scutellaria lateriflora/baicalensis

A

Nervine, Anti-inflammatory

Insomnia/anxiety, pain, allergy

C/I: early pregnancy
Interaction: may potentiate warfarin

76
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Thymus vulgaris

A

Volatile oil
antimicrobial and expectorant

Resp, wound, digestive infections

Large dose = NEUROTOXIC

C/I: Pregnancy

77
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Tilea europa

A

Volatile oil

Diaphoretic, anti-tussive, spamolytic, analgesic, circulatory tonic
Cough and bronchitis

“In EUROPE, they walk on stone TILEA so they have good circulation”

Safe!

78
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Tussilago farfara

A

Asteraceae Family!

Antitussive
Dry cough & dermatitis

SE: Potential hepatotoxicity and carcinogenic at a high dose

“TUSSive”

79
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Verbascum Thapsus

A

Iridoid
Demulcent & anti-tussive, expectorant→
Asthma, COPD, cough, genito-urinary

Safe!

80
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Artemisa annua

A

Asteraceae Family!

Anti-parasitic → Malaria
Anti-neoplastic → Cancer (leukemia & colon ca.)

SE: Allergies
C/I: Pregnancy/lactation

Combine with iron for optimal efficiency

81
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Artemisa annual should be combined with which nutrient for optimal efficacy?

A

Iron

82
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Baptisia tinctoria

A

-LOW DOSE-
Immune-stimulant,antimicrobial, anti-catarrhal → URI & pharyngitis

S/E: n/v, tachycardia, tachypnea
CI: Do not use long term & pregnancy/lactation

83
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Commiphora myrrha

A

Anti-microbial → pharyngitis, anti tussive vough

topica → pharyngitis
oral → cough

C/I: Pregnancy/lactation

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Cordyceps sinensis

Main interaction

A

Bronchodilator & antibitioc
asthma,

Interaction: Potentiates EPINEPHRINE

85
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Larrea tridentata

A

Allergy, infection, cancer

Interaction: inhibits CYP450
C/I: Pregnancy

“The trifecta for cancer, allergy, and infection, but the TRIDENT will hurt the liver”

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Ligusticum porteri

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Antimicrobial, Antiviral
Respiratory infection

C/I: pregnancy, rash

87
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Lomatium dissectum

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Anti-fungal/viral/bacterial

A/E: WHOLE BODY RASH, photosensitization

“Dissect’em ALL infections”

88
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Malaleuca alternifolia

A

TOPICAL only

Anti-fungal → dermatophytosis (athlete’s foot), onychomycosis, candidiasis

S/E: Burning sensation
C/I: Not for internal use or broken skin

“Malea all TEA tree oil”

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Usnea barbata

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Antimicrobial for infections

S/E: Hepatotoxic

90
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Verbena officinalis

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Nervinr, emmenagogu- menopause
Expectorant/diapretic - cold and flu

C/l: Pregnancy

91
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Astralagus membranaceus

A

Adaptogen, immunomodulator
infections cancer

C/I: Autoimmune disease

Safe!

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Echinacea species

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Asteraceae family!

Imune stimulating, vulnerary, alterative
infection and wound

C/I: Autoimmune dz

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Eleutherococcus senticosus

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Adaptogen, immunomodulating, adrenal support

Infection, fatigue, hypoadrenocorticism

C/I: hypertension bc stimulating

“You are eleuthrosive when you;reon it because it boosts your ability to be stronger”

94
Q

Ganoderma lucidum

A

“Reish”

Deep immune activation, adaptogen, nervine, anticancer
Interaction with autoimmune

95
Q

Glucyrrhiza glabra

A

Adaptogen, phytoestrogen, hepatoprotective, expectorant, demulcent, antibateria, stimulating

lungs, GI, infection

SE: reduces thyroid activirty

CI: Pregnancy, HTN,

Interaction: gentimycin, quinidine, hypokalemic srugs (diuretics)

96
Q

Ligustrum lucidum

A

Adaptogen, immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic

Good for adjunct chemotherapy

Interactoin: may antagonize immune suppression therapy

“Strumming musician with cancer and infection”
Same family as olive

97
Q

Panax ginseng/quinquefolius

A

Volatile oil

Adaptogen, vulnerary, anti-tumor, hypoglycemic, phytoestrogen,

Diabetes, immune, fatigue

C/I: Pregnancy, HTN

Interaction: potentiate MAOI’s , an

98
Q

Schisandra chinensis

A

Volatile oil, ascorbid acid
Adaptogen, hepatoprotective, anti tussive, expectorant, depression, stress

Interactions: inhibits CYP450
“Sandra is coughing with liver disease”

99
Q

Withania somnifera

A

Steroidal lactones
- Adaptogen, immunomodulator, cognition

Stress and infection

C/I: Pregnancy
Interactions: Potentiates barbituates (sedatives)

100
Q

Ceanothus americanus

A

Astringent
Liver/spleen dz, lymphadenopathy

Safe!!
“Cee, Americans have fatty Liver”

101
Q

Galium aparaine

A

Iridoid monoterine
Diuretic, antinodular

UTI, urolithiasis, lymph

Safe!

102
Q

Iris versicolor

A
  • LOW DOSE-

Lymphatic alterative, cholagogue

Lymph, thyroid, biliary, skin

103
Q

Phytolacca Americana

A

-LOW DOSE-
Alterative, lymphatic, anti-viral
Mastitis & URI

C/I: Pregnancy & high dose

104
Q

Berberis aquifolium

A

Isoquinoline alkaloids
Bitter, alterative → Poor digestion

S/E: n/v
C/I: PUD, GERD, pregnancy
Interaction: PPI

“Aquifolium Mahonium”

105
Q

Berberis vulgaris

A

Isoquinoline alkaloids
Bitter, cholagogue, anti-microial → liver disease, H.pylori,, poor digestion

S/E: n/v
C/I: PUD, GERD, pregnancy
Interaction: PPI

“Liver is VULGAR”

106
Q

Chelidonium majus

A

Isoquinoline alkaloids
Alterative, choleretic, cholagogue, bitter
gall stone prevention

Topical: wartz, eczema, corns, malignant tumors

A/E: n/v
C/I: Hepatic failure, pregnancy, children, lactation

“CH is for cholegogue - big gall bladder remedy!”

107
Q

Isoquinoline alkaloids

A

Hepatoprotective

108
Q

Chionanthus virginicus

A

Cholagogue, alterative, bitter, diuretic

Topical: Wounds and inflammation
Internal: liver and gall bladder dysfunction

Olive family
“CH is for cholagogue”

Safe!

109
Q

Curcuma longa

A

Hepatoprotective, cholagogue, antioxidant, anti-inflammtory, antineoplastic

Safe!

110
Q

Cynara scolymus

A

Asteracea family!
Bitter, hypolipidemia
C/I: GERD, allergy

111
Q

Hydrastis canadensis

A

Isoquinoline

Bitter, ntimicrobial, immune, H.pylori, cholegogue,
C/I: PPI
“King of mucous membrane”

112
Q

Leptandra virginica

A

Bitter, hepatotonic, diaphoretic
Poor digestion and liver health
S/E: nausea
C/I: GERD, PUD

“Leptandra Heptandra - sweaty leprechaun with upset tummy”

113
Q

Silybum marianum

A

Asteraceae family!
Hepatoprotective,
Interaction: acetomenaphin

“Sily, marinate the liver!”

114
Q

Taraxacum officinale

A

Asteraceae family!
Leaf - kidney, UTI & stones
Root - hepatoprotective, bitter

C/I: GERD, PUD
Interaction: PPI

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