Nutritives

Question 1

Nutritives

Answer 1

Rich in vitamins and minerals
Also rich in an array of phytonutrients such as polyphenols, saponins, flavonoids etc.
Often used as longevity tonics or superfoods
Have a wide array of beneficial effects on the body

Question 2

Medicago sativa

common name

Answer 2

alfalfa

Question 3

Medicago sativa

family

Answer 3

Fabaceae or legume family

Question 4

Medicago sativa

parts used

Answer 4

aerial parts

Question 5

Medicago sativa

energetics

Answer 5

cooling

moistening

Question 6

Medicago sativa

actions

Answer 6

nutritive
phytoestrogen
diuretic
anti-inflammatory
hepatoprotective

Question 7

Medicago sativa

contraindications

Answer 7

pregnancy
may interfere with fertility in large doses
Vit K content may interfere with warfarin
may exacerbate symptoms of lupus

Question 8

Equisetum arvense

common name

Answer 8

Horsetail

Question 9

Equisetum arvense

family

Answer 9

Equisetaceae or horsetail family

Question 10

Equisetum arvense

part used

Answer 10

aerial parts

Question 11

Equisetum arvense

energetics

Answer 11

cooling and drying

Question 12

Equisetum arvense

actions

Answer 12

nutritive
used to strengthen bones and connective tissue
heal skin, hair and nails
diuretic
urinary tract problems
stypitc

Question 13

Equisetum arvense

contraindications

Answer 13

in excess, overstimulating the kidneys

Question 14

Centella asiatica

common name

Answer 14

Gotu kola

Question 15

Centella asiatica

family

Answer 15

Apiaceae or umbel/parsley family

Question 16

Centella asiatica

part used

Answer 16

whole plant

Question 17

Centella asiatica

energetics

Answer 17

cooling

Question 18

Centella asiatica

actions

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Centella asiatica

indications

Answer 19

chronic venous insufficiency
memory and cognitive support
anxiety
scleroderma 
longevity

Question 20

Centella asiatica

contraindications

Answer 20

chronic use can cause spontaneous abortion

diabetic and hyperlipidemic patients

Question 21

Centella asiatica

on long term use

Answer 21

maximum duration suggested 6 weeks, and at least, a 2-week break is needed after longer use

Question 22

Avena sativa

common name

Answer 22

Oat

Question 23

Avena sativa

family

Answer 23

Poaceae or grass family

Question 24

Avena sativa

parts used

Answer 24

aerial part

Question 25

Avena sativa

energetics

Answer 25

cooling

Question 26

Avena sativa

actions

Answer 26

nutritive, nervine

Question 27

Avena sativa

indications

Answer 27

nervous exhaustion
nervous headache
cardiac weakness due to nervous depression or debility
opiate withdrawal
nicotine withdrawal

Question 28

Urtica dioica

common name

Answer 28

stinging nettle

Question 29

Urtica dioica

actions of leaf

Answer 29

alterative
nutritive
anti-inflammatory
urinary tract tonic

Question 30

Urtica dioica

actions of root

Answer 30

astringent, anti-inflammatory, multiple influences of hormone transformation related BPH

Question 31

Urtica dioica

indications of leaf

Answer 31

chronic skin conditions- psoriasis, eczema, acne
allergic rhinitis (freeze dried leaf)

Question 32

Urtica dioica

indications of root

Answer 32

BPH

diarrhea