Questions About Specific Herbs for Specific Conditions Flashcards
What herbs could be used for angina pectoris?
Allium cepa
Allium sativum
Convallaria majalis
Cratageus laevigata
What herbs could be used for arrhythmias?
Selenicereus grandiflorus (Night-Blooming Cereus)
Crataegus Laevigata
Convallaria majalis
Leonorus cardiaca (Motherwart)
What herbs could be used topically for bruises?
Arnica Montana
Calendula officinalis
What herbs could be used for cerebrovascular insufficiency?
Ginkgo Biloba
Rosmarinus officinalis
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
What herbs could be used for capillary fragility?
Cratageus laevigata
Vaccinium myrtillus
What herbs could be used for CHF?
Selenicereus grandiflorus (Night-Blooming)
Convallaria majalis
Crataegus laevigata
Digitalis purpurea
What herbs could be used for edema?
Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut)
Taraxacum officinalis leaf (Dandelion)
What herbs could be used for weak circulation?
Rosmarinus officinalis
Zingiber officinale
What herbs could be used hemorrhage?
Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)
Capsella bursa-pastoris (Sherphard’s Purse)
Geranium maculatum (American cranesbill)
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
What herbs could be used for hypercoagulation states i.e. antiplatelet herbs?
Allium cepa
Allium sativum
Capsicum frutescens
Zingiber officinale
What herbs could be used for hyper cholesterolemia?
Allium cepa
Allium sativum
Ziniger officinale
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke)
Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon)
What herbs could be used for hypertension?
Allium sativum
Allium cepa
Crataegus laevigata
Rauwolfia sepentina (Snake Root)
Veratrum viride & album (Americam Hellebore)
Viscum album (European Mistletoe)
What herbs could be used for hypotension?
Convallaria majalis
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Rosmarinus officinalis
Eleutherococcus sienticosus (Siberan Ginseng)
What herb could be used for erectile dysfunction due to vascular insufficiency?
Ginkgo biloba
What herbs could be used for intermittent claudication (arterial insufficiency)?
Allium Cepa
Allium sativum
Ginkgo biloba
Ziniger offcicinale
Vaccinium myrtillus
What herbs could be used for palpitation?
Leonorus cardiaca (Motherwart)
Crataegus Laevigata (Hawthorn)
Avena Satica
Passiflora incarnata
What herbs could be used to prevent stroke?
Allium cep
Allium Sativum
What herb could be used for post- stroke recovery?
Gingko biloba
What herbs could be used for thrombophlebitis?
Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse chestnut)
What herbs could be used for varicose veins and hemorrhoids?
Aesculus hippcastanum (Horse chestnut)
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Geranium maculatum (American Cranesbill)
Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel)
Vaccinium myrtillus (Biliberry/Blueberry)
What herbs could be used for chronic venous insufficiency?
Aesculus hippocastanum
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel)
Vaccinium myrtillus
What are some herbs that are hypertensive?
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Rosmarinus officinalis
Which cardiovascular herbs should be used with caution due to their toxic nature?
Convallaria majalis
Rauwaolfia serpentina
Selenicereus grandiflora (Blooming Night)
Viscum album (European Mistletoe)
What herbs should be sued cautiously with anyone with internal bleeding or already on anticoagulation?
Allium sativum
Allium cepa
Borage officinalis
Capsicum frutescens
Zingiber officinalis
What herbs could be used for atopic dermatitis?
Matricaria recutita
Berberis spp
Galium aparine (Cleavers)
Arctium lappa (Burddock)
What herb is used for burns?
Aloe vera gel
What herbs could be used for chronic skin conditions i.e. miscellaneous alternatives?
Articum lappa
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon Grape)
Echinacea species
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail)
Galium aparine (Cleavers)
Iris versicolor (Blue flag)
Rumex Crispus (Yellow Dock)
Smilax officinalis (Sarsparparilla)
Taraxacum officinale leaf (Dandelion)
What herb could be used for frostbite?
Aloe vera gel
What herbs are used for psoriasis?
Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon)
Berberis Aquifolium (Oregon Grape)
What herb could be used for scarring, keloids, hypertrophic scars?
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
What herb could be used for scleroderma?
Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)
What herbs could be used for wounds and ulcers topically?
Achillea millefolium
Aloe vera gel
Arnica montana
Calendula officinalis
Centella asiatica
Echinacea angustifolia and purpurea
Matricaria recutita
Plantago lanceolata
Symphytum officinale (Comfrey)
What herbs could be used for wounds internally?
Calendula officinalis
Centella asiatica
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinancea purpurea
Matricaria recutita
What herb can cause a whole body rash when consumed in its unprocessed form?
Lomatium dissectum (Indian Balsam)
What are some of the herbs that can cause photsensitivity?
Angelica archangelica
Hypericum Perforatum
What herbs could be used for allergic conjunctivitis?
Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright)
Rubus idaeus (Raspberry )
Sambucus nigra (Elderberry)
What herbs could be used for allergic rhinitis?
Euphrasia officinalis
Sambucus nigra
Urtica Dioica leaf
What herb is indicated for diabetic retinopathy?
Vaccinium myrtillus
What herbs are indicated for lymphadenopathy?
Ceanothus americana
Phytolacca americana (Pokeroot)
Galium aparine (Cleavers)
What herbs could be indicated for pharyngitis and tonsillitis?
Althaea officinalis
Eucalyptus globulus
Matricaria recutitia
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Berberis spp
Smabucus nigra
Ligusticum porteri (Osha)
Lomatium dissectum (Indian Balsam)
Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm)
What herbs could be indicated for otitis media, applied inside the ear?
Allium sativum (garlic)
Verbascum thapsus (Mullein )
What herb is indicated for poor night vision?
Vaccinium myrtillus
What herbs could be indicated for sinusitis?
Ephedra sinica
Euphrasia officinalis
Matricare recutita
Sambucus nigra
What herbs could be indicated for trigeminal neuralgia?
Aconitum napellus “Monkshood”
Gelsemium sempervirnes “Yellow Jasmine”
What herbs are upper respiratory demulcents?
Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm)
Tussilago farfara (Coltsfoot)
Vernadcum thapsus (Mullein)
What herbs have action in the eyes?
Euphrasia offcinialis (Eyebright)
Vaccinium myrtillus
Cineraria maritima (Dusty Miller)
What herbs could be indicated for DM?
Allium cepa
Allium sativum
Momardica charantia (Bitter melon)
Panax ginseng
Vaccinium myrtillus
What hers could be indicated for fatigue?
Astragulus membranaceus
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Panax ginseng (Korean)
Panax quinquefolius ( American)
WIthania somnifera (Ashwaganadha)
What herbs could be indicated for hypoadrenalism?
Astragalus membranaceus
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Panax ginseng
Pananx quinquefolius
Witthania somnifer
What herbs could be indicated for hyperprolactinemia?
Lithospermum ruderal (Western stoneseed)
Vitex agnus-castus (Vitex )
What herbs are indicated for hyperthyroidism?
Lithispermum ruderole
Lycopus virginicus
Melissa officinalis
What herb is a pituitary balancer?
Vitex agnus castus
What herbs are indicated for amenorrhea?
Angelica sinesis (Dong Qua)
Caulophylum thalictroides
Chamaelirium luteum
Vitex agnus-castus
What herbs are used in conditions affecting the smooth muscle?
Dioascorea villosa (Wild Yam)
Viburnum prunifolium (Black haw)
Piscidia erythina (Jamacian Dogwood)
What herbs are indicated for insufficient lactation?
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel)
Verbena officinalis (vervain)
Vitex -agnus castus
Trigonella foenum graceum