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560P Botanical Medicines Herbs - Gerber > Physiologic & Pharmacologic Actions > Flashcards

Physiologic & Pharmacologic Actions Flashcards

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Garlic

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Anti-microbial. Reduce atherosclerotic lesions. Increase fibrinolysis, inhibit platelet aggregation, lower blood pressure/vasodilator

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Ginkgo

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Scavenge free radicals, open blood vessels, increase hypoxia tolerance, reduce retinal edema/lesions, improve memory/learning, inhibit platelet activation factor (PAF)

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Onion

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Antibacterial, lipid-reducing, antihypertensive, platelet-aggregation-inhibiting

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Oat Bran

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Lower cholesterol

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Guar Gum

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Lower cholesterol levels 6-8% and triglycerides 13-17% using 15g/day. Bind lipids

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Red Yeast Rice

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Inhibit HMG CoA—rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis.

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Aloe vera

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Laxative (aloe latex). Gel: anti-inflammatory, wound healing

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Calendula

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Stimulate blood vessel growth

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Chamomile

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Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, carminative. Bacteriostatic, fungistatic

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Comfrey

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Demulcent, wound healing

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Witch Hazel

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Astringent, local anti-inflammatory

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Tea Tree oil

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antiseptic

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Evening primrose oil

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Provide GLA, bypassing delta 6 desaturase enzyme function.

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Arnica

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Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, respiratory stimulant, positive inotropic, uterine toner

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Bromelain

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Anti-inflammatory, anti exudative, prolong prothrombin time

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Boswellia (Frankincense)

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Anti-inflammatory

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Capsicum

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Initial reddening, pain, warmth followed by desensitization of nerve fibers

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Devils Claw

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Bitter tonic, antipyretic, analgesic, weak anti-inflammatory

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Feverfew

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Inhibit serotonin release form platelets. Antipyretic, toothache, headache,.

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Willow Bark

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Pain relief (analgesic), anti-inflammatory

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Kava

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Muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant, protective vs. strychnine poisoning. Reduce excitability of limbic system, neuroprotective vs. infarct. Local anesthetic (peripheral). Inhibit MAO-B. Interact w/ GABA-A receptor

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Lavender

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Potentiates GABA-A, inhibits spontaneous motor activity, sedative

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Passion Flower

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Reduce spontaneous locomotor activity

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St. John’s Wort

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Reuptake inhibition for: norepinephrine, 5-HT, dopamine. MAO inhibition, 5-HT1 activation. Down-reg: beta & DR1. Up-reg 5-HTR, alpha1; CYP3A4

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Valerian

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Indian & Mexican var higher valpotriates. Valerenic acid may decrease GABA degradation. Calming effect. Anti-convulsant. Insomnia? Glutamine->GABA

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Wormwood, Aka absinthe

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Bitter.

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Butcher’s Broom

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Venous disorders

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Foxglove

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Improve heart function

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Hawthorn

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Increase amplitude heart cxn, up stroke volume, ?lower heart rate? Relax blood vessels via NO stimulation & less breakdown. K channel activator

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Horse Chestnut

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Lowers edema, increases venous tone

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Caraway

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carminative

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German Chamomile

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Anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, carminative. Bacteriostatic, fungistatic

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Ginger

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Antiemetic, cholegogue

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Licorice

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Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis & lipooxygenase

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Peppermint

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Inhibit cytochrome P450 (CYP3A4) in liver; antispasmodic on ileum, blocks Ca+-exciting stimuli (Ca antagonist), cholagogue. Topical- Activate cold-sensitive A-delta fibers to inhibit pain.

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Turmeric

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Cholereyic, cholecystokinetic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, cholagogue, lipid-lowering, antioxidant

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Buckthorn

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Stimulant laxative– increase cAMP in enterocytes, increase propulsive motility, shorten transit time, decrease water/electrolyte absorption, antiabsorptive, cause tight junctions to leak Na & water back into lumen

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Castor

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Stimulant laxative– increase cAMP in enterocytes, increase propulsive motility, shorten transit time, decrease water/electrolyte absorption, antiabsorptive, cause tight junctions to leak Na & water back into lumen

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Black Tea

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Decrease bile acids, increase oxalic acid

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Flax/ Linseed

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Mucilaginous

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Milk Thistle

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Antitoxic (stabilizes membranes & antioxidant), promotes regeneration of liver cells via RNA stim. Antifibrotic

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Psyllium

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Mucilaginous, bulking (reflex peristalsis)

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Brewer’s yeast

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Increase phagocytosis, B-vitamin source

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Senna

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Stimulant laxative

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Pelargonium

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Immune modulator, antimicrobial, supports nitric oxide production, stimulates cytokines, TNF & interferon

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Black Cohosh

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Reduces serum levels of LH, acts on hormonal regulation. Selective estrogen-receptor modulators.

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Chasteberry

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Inhibit prolactin (selective stimulation of D2 dopamine receptors

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Nettle

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Inhibit prostatic aromatase & 5 α-reductase, interact w/SHBG, weak anti-inflammatory

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Pumpkin seeds

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Δ-7 sterols displace DHT from androgen receptors

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Pygeum

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inhibit 5 α-reductase & placental aromatase, reduce nocturia

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Saw Palmetto

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Antiandrogenic. Maybe inhibit 5 α-reductase, inhibit hyperprolactinemia, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

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Bearberry

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Antibacterial/antiseptic IF urine is alkaline?

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Asian Ginseng

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CNS stimulation, protective from radiation, infection, toxins, stressors, carb/fat metabolism, RNA/protein biosynthesis, immune stimulant. Promote bifidibacteria

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Siberian Ginseng

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Protein-anabolic action, increase immunocompetent cells (T, NK, cytotoxic)

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Ashwagandha (aka Indian ginseng)

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Better RBC, hgb, hair melanin, lower cholesterol. Hypoglycemic

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Cat’s Claw

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Immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antitumor

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Cordyceps

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Scavenge ROS, help fatigue, cold intolerance, dizziness, amnesia, tinnitus, hyposexuality

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Echinacea, which uses root extracts

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Stimulate phagocytosis, some polysacch. Stim Il-1, tumor necrosis factor, interferon

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European mistletoe

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Stimulate T-lymphocytes & phagocytosis, increased cytokine secretion, increased cytotoxic effect on tumors

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Goldenseal

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No studies to support immune stimulation. Bitter. Berberine—antimicrobial

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Gotu kola

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Benefits connective tissue & wounds. Anxiolytic (lower startle response). longevity

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Grape seed

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Inhibit lipid peroxidation, scavenger free radicals, antioxidant. Inhibit enzymes that degrade extravascular matrix.

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Rhodiola

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Increase resistance to infection, reduce stress, enhance performance, antioxidant, cardioprotective

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Elder

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Diaphoretic prob. Only due to heat of tea

65
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Ephedra

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Vasoconstrictor, bronchodilator, stimulant. Hypertensive. Suppress coughing from mucosal stim. Antitussive. Reduce airway secretions– NOT expectorant

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Eucalyptus

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Stimulate cold receptors, subjective decongestant, improve nasal air flow, expectorant, antimicrobial, antifungal, antispasmodic, stimulates & breaks up secretions, surfactant-like

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Linden

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Diaphoretic prob. Only due to heat of tea

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