Nutritives

Question 1

Medicago sativa

common name

Answer 1

Alfalfa

Question 2

Medicago sativa

Family:

Answer 2

Fabaceae

Question 3

Medicago sativa

Part Used:

Answer 3

aerial parts

Question 4

Medicago sativa

Energetics:

Answer 4

Cooling, moistening

Question 5

Medicago sativa

Constituents:

Answer 5

high in vitamins and minerals; isoflavones: biochanin A, diadzein, formononetin, genistein; coumestans – coumestrol, 5-methoxy-4’-O-methylcoumestrol, 4’-O-methylcoumestrol, sativol, medicagol, 3’-methoxycoumesterol, trifoliol, lucernol

Question 6

Medicago sativa

Actions:

Answer 6

Nutritive, Phytoestrogen, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective

Question 7

Medicago sativa

Indications:

Answer 7

poor nutrient status, chronic degenerative diseases, perimenopausal symptoms

Question 8

Medicago sativa

Cautions/Contraindications

Answer 8

Pregnancy, may interfere with fertility in large doses, vitamin K content may interfere with warfarin, may exacerbate symptoms of lupus.

Question 9

Equisetum arvense

Common name

Answer 9

Horsetail

Question 10

Equisetum arvense

Family:

Answer 10

Equisetaceae

Question 11

Equisetum arvense

Part Used:

Answer 11

Aerial parts

Question 12

Equisetum arvense

Energetics:

Answer 12

Cooling and drying

Question 13

Equisetum arvense

Constituents:

Answer 13

silica (5-8%), potassium, manganese, flavanoids, phenolic acids, organic acids and saponins: equisetonin, equistine

Question 14

Equisetum arvense

Actions:

Answer 14

nutritive used to strengthen bones and connective tissue, diuretic, styptic

Question 15

Equisetum arvense

Indications:

Answer 15

–

Question 16

Equisetum arvense

Contraindications:

Answer 16

–

Question 17

Centella asiatica

Common name

Answer 17

Got Kola

Question 18

Centella asiatica

Family:

Answer 18

Apiaceae

Question 19

Centella asiatica

Part Used:

Answer 19

whole plant

Question 20

Centella asiatica

Energetics:

Answer 20

Cooling

Question 21

Centella asiatica

Constituents:

Answer 21

triterpenoid saponins: asiaticoside, brahmoside; brahmic acid, centelose, carotenoids, madecassoside

Question 22

Centella asiatica

Actions:

Answer 22

nutritive, vulnerary, nervine, anti-inflammatory, circulatory tonic, alterative, decreases excessive scarring, hepatoprotective

Question 23

Centella asiatica

Indications:

Answer 23

chronic venous insufficiency, memory and cognitive support, anxiety, scleroderma, longevity

Question 24

Centella asiatica

Nutritional profile

Answer 24

Protein g/100g
Calcium mg/100g
Iron mg/100g
Fibre g/100g 
Vitamin C mg/100g 
Phosphorus mg/100g Carbohydrates g/100g 
B-Carotene mg/100g 
Flavonoids and Polyphenols
B vitamins

Question 25

Centella asiatica | Maximum duration

Answer 25

Maximum duration suggested for the use of C. asiatica preparations is 6 weeks, and at least, a 2-week break is needed after long duration use.

Question 26

Centella asiatica | Cautions & contraindications

Answer 26

might induce a spontaneous abortion in pregnant women.4 may bring about a raise in blood sugar and lipid levels, diabetic and hyperlipidemic patients should monitor their response Avoid in pregnancy due to emmenagogue effects.

Question 27

Avena sativa | Common name

Answer 27

Oatstraw

Question 28

Avena sativa | Family

Answer 28

Poaceae

Question 29

Avena sativa | Part Used

Answer 29

aerial parts harvested when the seed is at the immature, milky stage.

Question 30

Avena sativa | Energetics

Answer 30

Cooling

Question 31

Avena sativa | Constituents

Answer 31

minerals, avenin, gramine, mucilage, silica

Question 32

Avena sativa | Actions

Answer 32

nutritive, nervine Indications: nervous exhaustion, nervous headache, cardiac weakness due to nervous depression or debility, opiate withdrawal, nicotine withdrawal

Question 33

Avena sativa | Contraindications

Answer 33

an alcoholic extract was found to antagonize the antinociceptive effect of morphine in mice.