Nervines Cont.

Question 1

In regards to modern research, what has been discovered about Lemon Balm use?

Answer 1

Improved mood and alertness in human subjects
Powerful antioxidant (rosmaric acid) that is effective against radiation exposure
Inhibition of TSH binding to TSH receptors
Inhibits GABA transaminase
Benefit in alzheimers pts
Neuroprotective against ecstasy-induced neurotoxicity

Question 2

Motherwort - Latin name, family, part used and energetics

Answer 2

Leonurus cardiaca
Lamiaceae
Aerial parts
Neutral, drying

Question 3

What are the actions of motherwort?

Answer 3

Sedative, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cardiotonic, hypotensive, antispasmodic, emmenagogue

Question 4

What are the indications for the use of motherwort?

Answer 4

Nervousness, irritability, palpitations, hyperthyroidism, amenorrhea, postpartum depression

Question 5

What are the contraindications for motherwort?

Answer 5

Preg, doses over 3g may cause diarrhea, uterine bleeding, GI upset

Question 6

St. John’s Wort - Latin name, family, part used and energetics

Answer 6

Hypericum perforatum
Hypericaceae
Aerial parts
Mildly warming and enlightening

Question 7

What are the actions of St. Johns Wort?

Answer 7

Anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-viral, astringent, detoxifying, nervine, vulnerary, sedative

Question 8

What are the indications for the use of St. John’s Wort?

Answer 8

Wound healing, mild-moderate depression, neuralgia, nerve injury

Question 9

What are the contraindications for the use of St. John’s Wort?

Answer 9

Induces CYP 3A4 (a P450 enzyme), which can increase detox of pharmaceuticals that are process through this pathway

Question 10

The active ingredient in St. John’s Wort is effective against which types of viral infections?

Answer 10

Hypericin - effective against enveloped viruses (influenza, cytomegalovirus, HSV, etc.)

Question 11

Passion Flower - Latin name, family, part used and energetics

Answer 11

Passiflora incarnata
Passifloraceae
Whole plant
Cooling

Question 12

What are the actions of Passion Flower?

Answer 12

Sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, anodyne, hypotensive

Question 13

What are the indications for Passion Flower?

Answer 13

Anxiety, nervous HA, restlessness, insomnia

Question 14

What are the contraindications for Passion Flower?

Answer 14

Pregnancy, potentiates sedatives

Question 15

Chamomile - Latin name, family, part used and energetics

Answer 15

Matricaria recutita
Asteraceae
Flower
Cooling

Question 16

What are the actions of Chamomile?

Answer 16

Nervine, anxiolytic, antidepressant, stomachic

Question 17

What are the indications for Chamomile?

Answer 17

Nervousness, impatience, discontent, insomnia, children

Question 18

What are the contraindications for Chamomile?

Answer 18

High doses can cause vomiting and diarrhea

Question 19

California Poppy - Latin name, family, part used and energetics

Answer 19

Eschscholtzia californica
Papaveraceae
Whole plant
Cooling

Question 20

What are the actions of California Poppy?

Answer 20

Sedative, antispasmodic, anodyne, hypnotic

Question 21

What are the indications for CA Poppy?

Answer 21

Anxiety, overexcitement, restlessness, insomnia

Question 22

What are the contraindications to CA Poppy?

Answer 22

Pregnancy