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1
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Myrica Cerifa Common Name

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Bayberry

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Body System Bayberry

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Immune

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Key Action Bayberry

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Expectorant

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4
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Key Indication Bayberry

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Profuse Mucous

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5
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Key constituent and other constituents Bayberry

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Flavanoids Key

Also has

  • Tannins
  • Terpenoids
  • Gum
  • Resin Starch
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6
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Actions Bayberry

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Expectorant, sialogogue, astringent

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7
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Profuse Mucos flows, catarrhal states of the GI tract, diarrhea/dysentary,

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Bayberry

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8
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Full oppressed pulse

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Bayberry

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9
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Locally and internally sore mouth, spongy and flabby bleeding gums

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Bayberry

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10
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PREGNANCY

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Bayberry because of mineralcorticoid and carcinogenic material

Culver’s ROot because of potential tetragenic or abortifactant

Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) because it is an emmenagogue

Garden Sage - decrease milk and cause tetragenic properties

Peppermint

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TOXICITY: Large doses may cause typical mineralcorticoid side effects like sodium and water retention and hypertension

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Bayberry

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12
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Large doses may interfere with existing hypertensive, hypotensive and steroid therapy

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Bayberry

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13
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Profuse mucous discharge with poor circulation (hypersecretion), dysentery

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Bayberry

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14
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Stimulates Blood production, nutrition in very weak, stimulates digestion when taken before meals

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Bayberry

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15
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Measles, typhoid, malaria, scarlet fever, jaundice

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Bayberry

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16
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External: meucolocorreah

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Bayberry

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17
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Aesculus Hippocastranum Common Name

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Horse Chestnut

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18
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Body System for Horse Chestnut

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Integumentary

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19
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Key Constituent for Horse Chestnut

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Glycoside Lactones (and saponins)

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20
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Key Action for Horse Chestnut

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Astringent

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21
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Key indication for Horse Chestnut

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Vascular Congestion

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22
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Actions of Hose Chestnut

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Astringent, Vasoconstrictive, Expectorant

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23
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Vascular engorgement leading to dull, aching, throbbing sensations in veins and not arteries

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Horse Chestnut

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24
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Chronic insufficiency, varicose veins

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Horse Chestnut

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25
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Vascular congestion, hemorrhoids in the rectum (large, purple, don’t been, sense of fullness in the rectum)

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Horse Chestnut

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26
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Vascular wall fragility leading to edema or exudate, might see swelling in feet or extremities

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Horse Chestnut

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27
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External indication:Hemorrhiods and Varicose veins

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Horse Chestnut

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28
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SX of OD: nauseau, vomit, diarrhea, vertigo and visual change

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Horse Chestnut

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29
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TX of OD: charcoal, emesis, GI lavage, fluids

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Horse Chestnut

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30
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Gingko Biloba Common Name

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Gingko

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31
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Body System for Gingko Biloba

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Cardiovascular

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32
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Key constituent for Gingko Biloba

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Glycosides

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33
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Key action for Gingko Biloba

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Angioactivator

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34
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Key indication for Gingko Biloba

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Poor cerebral circulation

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35
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Gingo Biloba Constituents

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Flavone glycoside, bioflavanoid, lactone, diterpene, sesquiterpene

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36
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Gingko Biloba Actions

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Angio-activaor, vasodilator, bronchodilator

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37
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Reduced Cerebral Vascular Circulation, poor memory, poor circulation

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Gingko Biloba

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38
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Alzheimers disease

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Gingko Biloba

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39
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Tire easily in the elderly

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Gingko

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40
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Raynaud’s disease

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Gingko

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41
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Vascular Spasm, diabetic angiopathy, phlebitis, varicosities, post-thrombosis, leg ulcers

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Gingko

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42
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Gin Nan Syndrome: Severe allergic reaction, erythema, edema, vesicles, itching, tenesmus

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Gingko

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43
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CAREFUl PEOPLE ON BLOOD THINNERS, inhibits PAF

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Gingko

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44
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HA may occur on commencing use but goes away within two weeks

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Gingko

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45
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Common Name for Lepatandra Virginica

A

Culver’s Root

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46
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Body system Culvers Root

A

Hepatic

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47
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Key Constituent Culver’s Root

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Leptandrine

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48
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Key indication

A

Liver Congestion

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49
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Relieve liver congestion and gallbladder inflammation: choloretic, colegogue, hepatic

A

Culver Root

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50
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GI tonic, rehabilitated peristalsis

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Culver Root

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51
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Diaphoretic, laxative

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Culver Root

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52
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Liver congestion, GB inflammation

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Culver Root

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53
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Jaundice

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Culver Root

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54
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Chronic constipation with liver probs, GI stasis

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Culver Root

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55
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TOXIC: resin acts as a huge violent GI irritant

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Culver Root

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56
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Symptoms of OD include BLOODY diarrhea, debility

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Culver Root

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57
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CAUTION: Gi irritation and increased potassium excretion

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Culver Root

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58
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CI: bile duct obstraction and GB stuff, PREGNANCY, anemias, Crigler-Najjar, Gilbery, internal hemhorrooids, liver disease

A

Culver Root

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59
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Peumus Boldus Common Name

A

Boldo

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60
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Key component boldo

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Volatile Oil

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61
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Key action boldo

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Cholegogue

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62
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Key indication boldo

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Gallbladder problems

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63
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Key constituents boldo

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Volatile oil, alkaloid, flavanoid

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64
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Cholegogue, choleretic, GB tonic, anthelminthic

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Boldo

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65
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Stomachic, digestive, diuretic, demuclent

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Boldo

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66
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Toxicity of this may cause vomit, convulsions, paralysis

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Boldo

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67
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AVOID THIS BECAUSE OF KIDNEY DISEASE

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BOLDO

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68
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Contraindicated in Bile duct obstruction, liver disorders, anemia, septic GB inflammation, intestinal spasm

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BOLDO

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69
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Common Name for Chionanthus Virginicus

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Fringe Tree

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70
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Body System Chionanthus Virginicus

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Hepatic

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71
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Key Constituent Fringe Tree

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Lignan Glycoside & (saponin)

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72
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Key Action Fringe Tree

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Alterative

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73
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Key Indication Fringe Tree

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Liver Problems

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74
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Liver problems: jaundice, hepatomegaly, GB inflammation, gallstones, cattarh of bile duct, bilous HA

A

Chionanthus Virginicus

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75
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Constipation with dry feces, recovery after illness, typhoid fever, diabetes mellitus

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Chionanthus Virginicus

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76
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Poultice: Wounds and inflammation

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Chionanthus Virginicus

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77
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CONTRAINDICATED: Bile duct obstruction, impacted gallstones, cancers, anemias, Gilber syndrom and Crigler Najjar syndrome, hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver, int spasm

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Chionanthus Virginicus

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78
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Common name for discorea villosa

A

Wild Yam

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79
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Body system for wild yam

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genitourinary

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80
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Key ingredient wild yam

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steroidal saponins

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81
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Key Action wild yam

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antispasmodic

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82
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Key indication for wild yam

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(dysmenorreah, painful periods)

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83
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Constituents of wild yam

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Steroidal saponins (phytosterols, alkaloid/tannin)

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Actions of Wild Yam

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Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, autonomic nerve relaxant, antirhuematic (diuretic, diaphoretic, hepatic, cologogue)

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85
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Indications for wild yam

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Dysmenoreah, uterine pain, pain of pregnancy, intestinal colic, gripping pains of stowel and bowels, GI irritation, pain and arthrits

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86
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Toxic Component Wild Yam

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Saponin and nauseau, vomit, diarrhea

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87
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Contraindications for Wild Yam

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Liver stuff, bile duct obstruction, inflammation, cancer, pancreatic cancer

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88
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Toxic component of wild yam

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Saponin, Nauseau, vomit, diarrhea

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89
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Artemisa Vulgaris common name

A

Mugwort

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90
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Body system for artemisa vulgaris

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GI

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91
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Key Constitutent for Artemisa Vulgaris

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Volatile Oil (Flavanoids, sesquiterpene lactones, triterpenes)

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92
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Key action for Artemisa Vulgaris

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Bitter tonic

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93
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Key indication Artesima Vulgaris

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Poor digestion

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94
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Indications for Artemisa Vulgaris

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Poor digestion, lack of appetite, depression and tension, irregular menses

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95
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Interactions for Mugwort

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It can LOWER YOUR BLOOD SUGAR, opposing fx of antacids

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96
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Contraindications Mugwort

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Mugwort in pregnancy may act as an abortifactant

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97
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General Bitters Warning

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Do not use bitters in kidney stones, GB disease, dysmenorreah, GI reflux disease, hernia, gastritis, peptic ulcer

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98
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CAUTION mugwart

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Allergic sensitivity to asteracae, large pronlonged dose

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99
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Why CAUTION of mugwort in diabetes mellutis?

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Because regulates pancreatic hormones

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100
Q

Common name for Silybum Marainum

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Milk Thistle

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101
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Body System milk thistle

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Hepatic

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102
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Key constituent: Milk Thistle

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Flavolignans

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103
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Key Action: Milk Thistle

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Hepatoprotective

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104
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Key indication: milk thistle

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Liver disease

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105
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Contituents for Milk Thistle

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Flavolignans

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106
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Actions for Milk Thistle

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Hepatoprotective, hepatotonic, antihepatatotoxic

Cholegogue, choleretic, bitter, demulcent, galactogogal

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107
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How does Milk thistle prevent free radical damage?

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Increases protein synthesis in liver cells by preventing free radical damage and preventing formation of leukotrienes by inhibiting lipoxygenase

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108
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Indications milk thistle

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live diseases, jaundice, hepatitis, cirhossis, alcoholism with faitty liver, post op, psosiasis

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109
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Prevents hepatotoxicity from dilantin, acetaminophin, reduced mortality from alcohol cirhosis, NON TOXIC

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Milk Thistle

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110
Q

Why is tincture impractical?

A

alcohol

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111
Q

What is the common name for Verbena Officialus

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Vervain

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112
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What is the most known trait for Vervain

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It is a gentle anxiolytic

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113
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Verrain is also helpful for

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Easing depression, melancholy, especially after a debilitating illness like influenza as well as seizure and hysteria

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114
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Vervain also helpful for

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Diaphoretic… Early stage fever

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115
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Viburnum Opulus common name

A

Cramp Bark

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116
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Cramp Bark body system

A

genitourinary

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117
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Key action Cramp Bark

A

Spasmolytic

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118
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Key indication Cramp Bark

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Dysmenorreah

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119
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Indications Cramp Bark

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spasmolytic, nervine, astringent, sedative, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, emmenogogue

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120
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Action Cramp Bark

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Muscle Tension & cramps, dysmennorea, menorrhagia, menopause, arthritis, hypertension

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121
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Hamamelis Virgiana Common Name

A

Witch Hazel

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122
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Key constituent of Hamamaelis Virgiana

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Tannin (Tannins, dextrose, flavonoids, choline, volatile oil)

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123
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Key Action of Witch Hazel

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Astringent

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124
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Witch Hazel is mostly indicated for

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Hemorrhoids

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125
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Other actions of Witch Hazel

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astringent, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic

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126
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Indications Witch Hazel

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Hemorrhoids, severe diarrhea, dysentary, varicose veins, enlarged cervix, uterine hemorrhage

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127
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Toxicity of hamamelis Virginiana looks like

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Red, irritated skin AVOID USE, and do three days on and three days of f

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128
Q

Chelone Glabra known as

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Balmony the bitter

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Balmony is an over all tonic for

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digestive *stimulates secretion of digestive juices and acts as a lazative *stimulates appetite, eases colic, dyspepsia and bilousness

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Balmony is also excellent for _________

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liver probems

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Balmony is used to treat

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Balmony is used to treat gallstones, inflammation of the gallbadder and jundice

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132
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Common Name for Taraxacum Officianuls

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Dandelion

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Body System for dandelion

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hepatic

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Key Constituent for Dandelion

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Sesquiterpene lactones (bitters, coumarins, caratenoids, FA, Flavanoids, resin, pectin)

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Key Action for Dandelion

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Choleretic

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Key indication for Dandelion

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Bile problems

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Three actions for leaf of taraxacum officianale

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Diuretic, choleretic, keratolytic

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Three actions for root

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Choleretic, cholegague, bitter digestive tonic, (Aperient) (Laxative) (Anti-rheumatic) (Anti inflammatory) (Anti-tumor) (Keratolytoic)

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Indications for taraxacum officianale

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water retention, edema, inadequate bile production, cholecystitis, gallstones, hepatobiliary problems, digestive jaundice, dyspepsia, lack of appetite, warts, cankers

140
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CONTRAINDICATIONS for taraxicum

A

Ulcer, stomach inflammed, digestive weakness, bile duct obstruction, lactone allergy, hyperbilirubinemia, hemolytic anemia, Gilbert Syndrome, Criger-Najjer syndrome, liver disease

141
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Themes for dandelion

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diuretic, cholertetic, keratolytic, less edema, bitter, laxative, poor digestion (dyspepsia, constipation)

142
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Agrimonia Eupatoria

143
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Body Sytem agrimony

A

genitourinary

144
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Key constituent agrimony

A

volatile oil (bitter, tannin, coumarin)

145
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Key indication for Agrimony

A

Lumbar Pain

146
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Key actions for Agrimony

A

Genitourinary tonic, astringent, bitter

147
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Indications for agrinmony

A

Deep, colicky, lumbar pain, uneasy sensation from the kidneys, chronic gallbladder problems, low stomach acid, decreased kidney function, cystitis, incontinency, gonorrheah, cataral discharge

148
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What is significant about px pee for agrimony?

A

urine is muddy, URTI with dropsy

149
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Bayberry is used for mucous and agrimony too! Examples?

A

Chronic mucous discharge: Leucorrhea, GI mucus, bronchitis

150
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Toxicity in agrimony

A

may cause photosensitivity and hypoglycemia

151
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PEE WHEN COUGH

152
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Geranium Maculatum Common Name

A

Cranes Bill

153
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System for Cranes Bill

154
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Key Action cranes bill

A

astringent

155
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Indication cranes bill

156
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Actions for Cranes bill

A

astringent, styptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hemorhage, vulnerar

157
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Indications Cranes Bill

A

diarrhea, IBS, hemorrhoids, vaginal bleeding and discharge, bleeding GI ulcers

158
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Matricaria Recuitita what is common name

A

German Chamomille

159
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System for Matricaria Recuita

A

GI and CNS

160
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Constituents for Matricaria Recuita

161
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Key actions for matricaria recutita

A

Nervine and carminiatve

162
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Indication for Matricaria

A

Nervous Irrritability

163
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Actions for Matricaria Recutita

A

Nervine and carminiative, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, mild setative, stomachic, antiemetic, analgesic, antiseptic, vulnerary, diaphoretic, anti-microbial, anti-catarhal

164
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Constituents of Matricaria Recutita

A

(Volatile Oil), sesquitperne lactones, flavanoids, coumarins

165
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INDICATIONS chamomile (any condition…)

A

any condition where relaxing, carminative, and anti-inflammatory is useful

166
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Indications chamomile

A

anxiety, insomnia, gastritis, head cold, gingivitis, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, IBS, ulcers, sore throat

167
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Chamomile can be used externally

A

cut, bruise, itch, hemorhoid, eye strain

168
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Steam inhalation

A

Phlegm, hay fever, asthma, bronchitis

169
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Salvia Officianalus common name

A

Garden Sage

170
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System for Garden Sage

A

Integumentary

171
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Key constituent for garden sage

A

volatile oil, tannins

172
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Key Action for Garden Sage

A

antibacterial

173
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Key indication for Garden Sage

A

Sore throat

174
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Actions for Garden Sage

A

Volatile Oil, astringent, antibacterial

175
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Indications for Garden Sage

A

a) Sore throat, tonsil stuff,
b) Bad digestion, food sitting in stomach, cold extremeties, flatulence with gastric debilitiy, stomatitis, gingivitis, cystitis, post lactation

176
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External garden sage

A

Laryngitis, pharangytis, stomatitis, gingivitis, glossitis, warts

177
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Symptoms of Garden Sage OD

A

Dry mouth, irritated mucosa, restlessness, tremor, kidney damage, restless, tachycardia

178
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How to treat an OD of salvia officianalus

A

Do a GI lavage

179
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Theme of garden sage

A

Throat and flatulence

180
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Calendula Officianalus Common Name

181
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System for marigold

A

Integumentary

182
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Key constituent marigold

A

Flavanoid (Caratenoid, bitter)

183
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Key Action marigold

184
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Key Indication marigold

A

Skin Wounds

185
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Actions of marigold

A

vulnerary and antiseptic

186
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Indications for marigold - Internal

A

Gastric Ulcers, indigestion, hepatic congestion

187
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External indications for marigold

A

External skin trauma, scrape, scald, burn, acne, perineal lacerations during delivery, surgical wounds, varicose veins, gargle in mouth, conjunctivitis eye wash, irritated mucosa, discharge

188
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Flipendula Ulmaris Common Name

A

Meadowsweet

189
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Body system meadowsweet

190
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Constituent meadowsweet

A

Volatile Oil

191
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Action Meadowsweet

A

Anti-inflmmatory

192
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Indication meadowsweet

A

Gastritis/ulceritis

193
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Constituents

A

Volatile oil, tannin, flavenoid, Vit C, coumarin, phenolic glycosides

194
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Action of meadosweet

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Carminitive, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, stomachic, antacid, antiemetic, astringent, diuretic, antipyretic, anticoagulant, antimicrobail

195
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Indications for Filipendula Ulmaria

A

Atonic and acid dyspepsia, gastritis, heart burn, hyperacidity, peptic ulcers, nauseau, childhood diarrhea, rheumatic and arthritic pain, fever

196
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What is an internaction to beware of with meadowsweet?

A

May increase risk of bleeding with warfarin

197
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Contraindication in meadowsweet: hypersensitive to _______________

A

salicylate

198
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Body system for mentha pepperita

199
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Constituent in mentha pepperita

A

Votatile oils

200
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Key action for mentha pepperita

A

carminative

201
Q

Key indication mentha pepperita

A

Intestinal colic

202
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Constituent in mentha pepperita

A

Volatile oil, tannin, bitter

203
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Key actions in mentha pepperita

A

Carminative, antispasmodic, antitussive, decongestent, analgesic, nevine, antiemetic, antypyretic, antisepticl, antimicrobial, diaphoretic, anti-anxiety

204
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Peppermeint indicated for

A

Intestinal colic, flatulent dyspepsia, nausea, cholits, chrones

205
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Peppermint contraindications

A

Pregnancy, emmenagogue, gallstone, hernia, acid reflex, applied to face of enfants

206
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Symphtum Officianalus

207
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Key constituent comfrey

208
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Key action for comfrey

A

vulnerary (& demulcent)

209
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key indication for comfrey

A

skin ulcers

210
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Constituent of comfrey

A

mucilage and tannins

211
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Indications of symphtum officianalus (internal)

A

diarrheah, bleeding of uterus, GI ulcers

212
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External uses of comfrey

A

Poultice/compress on leg ulcers, bruises, sprains, wounds, trauma with infection, mastitis compress, topical for fractures, gargle: gingivitis or pharyngitis

213
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Quick review comfree

A

diarheah, passive hemhorage, bruises and wounds

214
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Gentiana Lutea

A

Common name: gentian

215
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Body system for Gentiana Lutea

216
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Constituent for gentiana lutea

A

Bitter glycoside (xanthones, phenolic acid, alkaloids, sugars)

217
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Key action for gentiana lutea

A

Stim/depress CNS

218
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Key indication gentiana luteal

A

debilitated digestion

219
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MOre actions for gentian

A

bitter digestive stimulant, increase appetite, gastric sectetions, stomach emptying rate, peristalsis, sialagogue,
ALSO GB AND LIVER STUF
hepatic, cholegogue, choleretic

220
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More indications for gentian

A

Anorexia, atonic dyspepsia, GI atony, flatulence, nauseau, malabsorption including anemia

221
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The eclectics, Gentian

A

Atony of stomach and bowels, imperfect digestion, feeble’slow digetsion, debility, anorexia, ailmeentray insufficency, bilousness, jaundice

222
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General Contraindications for ALL BITTER

A

Gallbladder disease, kidney stones, dysmennorea, GI reflux, gastritis, peptic ulcer, hernia

223
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Pimpinella Ansium

A

Also called Aniseed

224
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Constituents of Pimpinella Ansium

A

Volatile oil, coumarin, flavanoid

225
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Actions of Aniseed

A

Big three (Antispasmodic, expectorant, carminative) Antispasmodic, expectorant, carminative, antimicrobia, aromatic, galactagogie

226
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Key indications of aniseed

A

Bronchitis, intestinal colic/flatulence, tracheitis

227
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Valeriana Officianalus

A

Common name: Valerian

228
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Body system Valerian

229
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Action of Valerian

230
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Indication Valerian

A

Depression

231
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Action of valerian

A

Sedative and pain killer

232
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Indication for valerian

A

depression, insomnia from grief and nervousness, irritable, hypochondria, nervous HA, decreased cerebral circulation, epilepsy

233
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Constituents of valerian

A

(Volatile oil) and monoterpene

234
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Action of valerian

A

Sedative and pain killer

235
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Indication for valerian

A

depression, insomnia from grief and nervousness, irritable, hypochondria, nervous HA, decreased cerebral circulation, epilepsy

236
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Constituents of valerian

A

(Volatile oil) and monoterpene

237
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Mechanism of Valerian

A

Binds to GABA and prevents breakdown *give one to 2 weeks at a time to see if effect occurs *SX: headache, vertigo, altered vision, restlessness, agitation, insomnia, nausea, motility, reflex excitablity, central paralysis

238
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Action of valerian

A

Sedative and pain killer

239
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Indication for valerian

A

depression, insomnia from grief and nervousness, irritable, hypochondria, nervous HA, decreased cerebral circulation, epilepsy

240
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Constituents of valerian

A

(Volatile oil) and monoterpene

241
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Mechanism of Valerian

A

Binds to GABA and prevents breakdown *give one to 2 weeks at a time to see if effect occurs *SX: headache, vertigo, altered vision, restlessness, agitation, insomnia, nausea, motility, reflex excitablity, central paralysis

242
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Zanthoxylum Americanum Common Name

A

Prickly Ash

243
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Constituents Prickly ASh

A

Alkaloids, coumarins, resins, tannins, volatile oil

244
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This calls for prickly ash (internal)

A

Poor circulation!

245
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Action of prickly ash

A

stimulate, circulatory, tonic, alterative, carminative, diaphoretic, antirheumatic, hetpaic

246
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Externally can be used for

A

theumatism, skin disease, works on lymph system, circualtion and mucous membranes

247
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Contraindications with prickly ash

248
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Common Name Scrophularia Nodosa

249
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Constituent figwort

250
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Actions Figwort

A

Alterative, diuretic, laxative, cardiac stimulant

251
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Figwort is the most widely used for treatment of skin problems including…

A

Psoriasis, eczema or any condition characterized by ITCH and irritation

252
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Figwort is most commonly used in ….

A

Treatment of skin irritation

253
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FIGWORT SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT BE USED IN PEOPLE WITH THIS CONDITION

A

Tachycardia -> heart stimulant

254
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Similax SPP is also called

A

saspirilla

255
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Body system for saspirilla

A

Geniturinary

256
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Key constituent of saspirilla

A

Steroidal Saponin

257
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Action of saspirilla

A

Alterative Tonic (antirheumatic, diuretic, diaphoretic)

258
Q

Indication for Saspirilla

259
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Indications for Similax SPP

A

Gout, arthritis, fever, GI disorders, eczema, psoriasis, cancer

260
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Common name for Echinacea SPP

A

Cone Flower

261
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Body System Cone Flower

262
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Key constituents cone flower

A

Immune stimulants

263
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INdication echinacae

A

Active infection

264
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Actions Echinacae

A

Immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti–bachterial

265
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Immuno perspective on echinacae

A

Echinacae stimulates phagocytosis, activates macrophages, ***vulnerary, anti-tumor, alterative

266
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Take coneflower when?

A

1) At first sign of infection because it is antibacterial and antiviral 2) it is good recovery chemopotherapy 3) good for boils, sores, cuts, oral cavity infection, good topically

267
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CAUTION

A

Allergic hypersensitivity to asteracae

268
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CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR ECHINACAE

A

MS, LEUKOSIS, COLLAGENOSIS, AIDS, HIV, AUTAMMUNE

269
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Scuttellara Lateriflora skull cap

270
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System for skull cap

271
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Constituent Skull cap

A

Volatile oil

272
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Key action skull cap

A

Nervine Tonic

273
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key indication skull cap

A

Nervousness

274
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Actions for skull cap

A

Nervine tonic, antispasmodic, anti-convulsant

275
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Indications for skull cap

A

Nervous from illness, mental physical exhaustion, HEADACHE & INSOMNIA from exhaustion, delirium tremors, seizures/neurlagia, Heart disease with nerves (circ and uterine)???

276
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Toxicity in skull cap would look like

A

GIDDY, STUPOR, LIMb TWITCHING, SEIZURE, INTERMITTEN PULSE

277
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Phytolacca Americana Common Name

278
Q

Poke root body system

A

Lymph and Muscoskeletal

279
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Constituent of poke root

280
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Poke root key ACtion

A

lymphatic, (antiviral, emetic, purgative, laxative)

281
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Pook root key indication

A

glandular swelling

282
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Poke root key indications INternal

A

Hard, painful glandular swellings, mastitis, diptheria

283
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ORAL indication poke root

A

pale mucosa, ulcerations, cough, diptheria, difficult respiration

284
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External pokeroot

A

Very purified extract for conjunctivitis, mastitis, kymphadenopathy, fermentation for ulcers and hemhorrades

285
Q

OD pokeroot

A

Nauseau, vomit, tingle, hypotension DEATH CAUSING depressant to lungs and heart

286
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Iris Versicolour is also called

287
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Body system for blue flag

288
Q

Key constituent for blue flag

A

oleoresin (organic acids, volatile oils)

289
Q

Key action for blue flag

A

lymphatic alterative, cholegogue, laxative at higher doses

290
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Key indication blue flag

A

lymphatic enlargement

291
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Indications iris versicolour

A

lymph and thyroid enlargement, soft no pain

292
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GI indicatons for IRIS versicolor

A

Headache with fever and nauseau < motion and fatty food, headache strating in the occipital area and moves over eyes and foreahad, hepatitis, diarhea, cnronic pancreatitis

293
Q

Reproductive Iris Versicolor

A

Uterine hypertrophy, enlarged ovaries, spermatorreah, lukoreah, ulceration cervical os

294
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Skin iris versicolor

A

greasy and oily, acne, psoriasis, abnormal pigment

295
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Iris versicolor fresh vs dry

A

Fresh stronger

296
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Rumex Crispis Common Name

A

Yellow Dock

297
Q

Rumex Crispis system

298
Q

Rumex Crispus key constituent

A

Anthraquinones

299
Q

Rumex Crispus Key action

A

Mild Laxative

300
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Rumex Crispus Key indication

A

Mild constipation

301
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ACtion for Yellow Dock

A

Laxative, purifier, alterative, blood cleanser

cholegogue, tonic, hepatic,

302
Q

Indications Yellow Dock

A

Mild constipation, sluggish digestion, liver congestion (leading to jaundice), toxic skin of any sort, anemia (yellow doc is a source of iron)

303
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Toxicity of yellow dock can cause

A

renal damage

304
Q

Yellow dock overuse can cause

A

hypokalemia and increased toxicity with cardiac glycosides

305
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Galium Aparine common name

306
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Body system galium aparin

A

Immune/lymph

307
Q

Key constituent galium aparrine

A

Organic acids

308
Q

Key action galium aparine

A

antinodular

309
Q

Key indication cleavers

A

lymphadentis

310
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Iris versicolour versus Cleavers

A

Iris versicolour = lymph enlargement, cleaver = lymphadentis

311
Q

Constituent of galium aparine

A

organic acids, iridoid glucosides, tannins

312
Q

ACtions of galium aparine

A

refrigerant, diuretic, antinodular

313
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Indications for Galium Aparine

A

lymphatic system tonic, lymphadentis anywhere in the body , nodular growth of skin and mucous membranes

314
Q

Second and third jobs of galium aparine

A

Exanthem diseases, dry skin, useful in treatment UTIs with associated with pain

315
Q

Common name for urtica dioica

A

Stinging Nettle

316
Q

Body system for stinging nettle

A

Genitourinary

317
Q

Constituent stinging nettle

A

organic acids

318
Q

Key action stinging nettle

A

astringents

319
Q

Exces mucous stinging nettle

A

Excess mucous

320
Q

Key constituents stinging nettle

A

all acids, volatile oil, glucoquinone

321
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Indicatios for urtica doica

A

(excess mucous, cysts, diarrhea,) nutritive anemia, decreased capillary fragiility, gout ACHES AND PAINS, deficieny lactation, external eczema

322
Q

Urtica Dioica toxicity

A

causes contact dermatitis, red, raised, irritated skin

323
Q

Trifolium Pratense common name

A

Red clover

324
Q

Body System for red colver

A

Integumentary

325
Q

Key action for red clover

A

anti-spasmodic

326
Q

Key constituent for red clover

A

phenolic glycosides

327
Q

Key indication for red clover

A

ulcerations

328
Q

Actions for red clover

A

Anti-spasmodic, antitussive, anti-tumor

329
Q

Internal indications for red clover (skin)

A

ulcers, burns, skin, cancer, acne

330
Q

Internal actions for red clover (chest)

A

spasmodic cough, measles, bronchitis, laryngitis, phtinthis

331
Q

Internal indications red clover (Gout)

A

gout/arthritis

332
Q

EXTERNAL RED CLOVER

A

Eczema, psoriasis, itch, itch, inflammed skin, cancer growth, sore eyes

333
Q

Red clover contraindicated with

A

coumarins (bleeding disoders), pre-surgery, prelabor or those taking heparin, coumarin, warfarin

334
Q

CAUTION REDCLOVER

A

bleeding disorder, heparin therapy, presurgery, prelabor, anticoagulant, estrogen activoty

335
Q

Articum lappa common name

A

Burdock root

336
Q

Body system articum lappa

A

Burdock Root

337
Q

Key constituent for burdock root

338
Q

Key action for burdock

A

alterative

339
Q

Key indication burdock root

A

skin conditions

340
Q

Root burdock ACTIONS

A

Alterative, digestive, cholegogue, diuretic, diaphoretic, antipyretic, phytoestrogenic, antirheumatic, antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, nutritive, demulcent, anti-tumor, anti-mutagenic

341
Q

LEAVES ACTIONS burdock

A

alterative, vulnerary, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal

342
Q

SEEDS ACTIONS burdock

A

alterative, diuretic, urinary tonic, vulnerary

343
Q

ROOTS burdock

A

Alterative, digestive bitter, cholagogue, diuretic, diaphoretic, antipyretic, phytoestrogenic, anti-microbial, antirheumatic, hypoglycemia, demulcent, antitumor, antimutagenic

344
Q

Leaves burdock (indications)

A

THE LEAVES ARE THE VULERARY FOR POULTICE

345
Q

Root burdock is indicated for

A

Dry and scaly skin conditions, psoriasis, eczema, dandrudd, rheumatic and arthritic conditions, anorexia nervosa, cysts and wounds

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