Pharmaceutical importance of leaves Flashcards
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Creosote bush
Larrea divaricata
Damiana
Turnera diffusa
-Minor pain, blood circulation, laxative, flavoring/liquor, sexual stimulant.
Deadly nightshade
Atropa belladona
-Shock treatment, pupil dilation
-Atropine, hyocyamine, scopolamine
Echinacea
Evhinacea pupurea
–antiviral & anti-inflammatory, immune boost
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus spp.
Gingko
Gingko biloba
-improve oxygen of braun, memory
-trating vertigo, tinnitus
Globe artichoke
Cynara scolymus
-digestion probs
Green tea
Camellia sinensis
-reduce cancer, prostate cancer
Jimson weed
-Datura stramonium spp.
-Knockout drops & asthma
-Poisonous
Kava kava
Piper methysticum
-sadative, muscle relaxant, pain reliever
Lemon balm
Melisa officinalis
-colds
Lobelia
Lobelia Inflata
-Smoking cessation, respiratory order