Nutritives Flashcards
Alfalfa - Family, latin name, energetics, and parts used
Fabaceae
Medicago sativa
Cooling and moistening
Aerial parts
What are the actions of Alfalfa?
Nutritive, phytoestrogen, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective
What are the indications for the use of Alfalfa?
Poor nutrient status, chronic degenerative diseases, perimenopausal sxs
What are the contraindications for the use of alfalfa?
Pregnancy
May interfere with fertility at large doses
High in vitamin K so may interfere with warfarin
May exacerbate sxs of lupus
Field Horsetail - Family, latin name, energetics, and parts used
Equisetaceae
Equisetum arvense
Cooling and drying
Aerial parts
What are the actions of field horsetail?
Nutritive - bones and CT, diuretic, styptic
What are the indications for the use of field horsetail?
Diuretic, skin, nail, and bone problems
What are the contraindications for the use of field horsetail?
If ingested in excess, can overstimulate the kidneys and also have a GI upset
Spadeleaf - Family, latin name, energetics, and parts used
Apiaceae
Centella asiatica
Cooling
Whole plant
What are the actions of Spadeleaf?
Nutritive, vulnerary, nervine, anti-inflammatory, circulatory tonic, alterative, decreases excessive scarring, hepatoprotective
What are the indications for the use of Spadeleaf?
Chronic venous insufficiency, memory and cognitive support, anxiety, scleroderma, longevity
What are the contraindications for the use of Spadeleaf?
Pregnancy, diabetes and hyperlipidemic pts, 6 week rotation
Oatstraw - Family, latin name, energetics, and parts used
Poaceae
Avena sativa
Cooling
Aerial parts
What are the actions of oatstraw?
Nutritive and nervine
What are the indications for the use of oatstraw?
Nervous exhaustion, nervous HA, cardiac weakness from depression or debility, opiate withdrawal, nicotine withdrawal
