Potentially Toxic and/or Caution Herbs Flashcards
What are some of the indications of Aconitum napellus?
“Monkshood”
Actions: anodyne, anti-neuralgic
Neuralgic pain: trigeminal neuralgia
Sciatic pain
Ovarian cysts ( In Turska’s formula)
What are the systems affected by toxic doses of Aconitum napellus?
“Monkshood”
CNS and cardiovascular systems
What is considered a fatal dose of Aconitum napellus?
“Monkshood”
1 tsp to 5 mL
What are the signs and symptoms of Aconitum napellus poisoning?
“Monkshood”
Paresthesias
Nausea/Vomiting
Dyspnea
Chills
Hypotension, ventricular fibrillation
What is considered a safe dose of Aconitum napellus?
“Monkshood”
1-10 drops of tincture 4 oz water
What are the indications for Arnica montana?
Actions: topical vulnerary, anodyne
Bruises
Small Wounds
Sprains/ strains
Myalgia and joint inflammation
By what route of administration is Arnica montana given?
Topical
What are the contraindications for Arnica montana?
Internal Use
Over large areas of broken skin
What are the signs of toxicity for Arnica montana?
Tachy or bradycardia
Hypertension
Symptoms of muscular weakness, gastroenteritis, dyspnea, arrhythmia, and death
What are the indications for Atropa Belladonna?
“Belladona, Devils Cherries”
Actions: anti-spasmotic, anti-cholinergic, anodyne especially for GI tract
GI: Colitis, cholecystitis, GERD, gastritis, PUD
What is the mechanism of action of Atropa Belladonna?
“Belladonna; Devils Cherries”
Blocks muscarine acetylcholine receptors resulting in smooth muscle relaxation
What are the contraindication for Atropa Belladonna?
“Belladonna, Devils Cherries”
Lactation and pregnancy
BPH, urinary retention
Cardia, tachycardia, arrhythmias
Closed angle glaucoma
Pulmonary edema
GI stenosis, megacolon, intestinal obstruction
Use in children
What are the signs of toxicity for Atropa Belladonna?
“Belladonna, Devils Cherries”
Dilate pupils
Dry mouth, eyes and bronchi
Tachycardia
Urinary retention
Hot, dry flushed skin
Respiratory depression and coma may develop
What is the usual dose of Atropa Belladonna?
1-15 drops of 1:10 tincture in 4 oz of water. 1 teaspoon of mixture is taken as dose
What alkaloid is most associated with Belladonna’s actions and toxicity?
Belladonna; Devil’s cherries
Atropine
What are the indications for Baptisia tinctoria?
“Wild Indigo”
Actions: alternativem anti-microbial, lymphagogue
Generally used for infection: sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsilitis
Mastitis, vaginitis
What are the contraindications for Baptisia tinctoria?
“Wild Indigo”
Pregnancy or high dose chronic use
What are the signs of toxicity for Baptisia tinctoria?
“Wild Indigo”
Anorexia
N/V/D/GI spasms
Hypersalivation
Tachypnea
Tachycardia
Respiratory paralysis
What effect does Baptisia tinctoria have in large doses?
“Wild Indigo”
Emetic
What are the indications Bryonia Alba?
“White Bryony”
Actions: Anodyne, sedative, immunomodulating especially for serous membranes
Lungs: Pleuritis, pneumonia and sharp, painful coughs
Orchitis, ovarian cysts (Turska’s formula)
Pericarditis
What are the contraindications of Bryonia Alba?
“White Bryony”
Pregnancy and lactation
What are the signs of toxicity of Bryonia Alba?
GI: Colic, vomiting, diarrhea, gastroenteritis
Bradycardia
Hypothermia
Headache
Delirium
Weakness and collapse
What is an indicated dose for Bryonia Alba?
5-20 drops tincture added to 4 oz water then 1 tsp of mixture is taken as dose
What are the contraindications for Bryonia cretica diocia?
“Red Bryony”
Internal use: Gi inflammation, diarrhea and vomiting