Quiz 2 Flashcards
Boneset latin name
Eupatorium perfoliatum
What is an immunostimulant?
- energetics?
- increase activity of immune system
- fortify body’s response to invasion
- increase phagocytosis, increase WBCs, moderate cytokines
- HEATING, STIMULATING, DRYING
What are immunomodulators?
TONIFY immune system
- action is GRADUAL
- don’t overstimulate
- COOL or downregulate hyperfx of immune system
Echinacea spp. ACTIONS
IMMUNOSTIMULANT, LYMPHAGOGUE, anti-inflamm., anti-microbial, vulnerary
Which Echinacea was used by eclectics that txs SEPTICEMIA
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea spp. INDICATIONS
SNAKE BITES, infx, sepsis, prevents URI, ulcers, pharyngitis
- E is cooling, drying, stimulating, numbing
Which Echinacea is used to tx influenza?
Echinacea pallida
- root
Eupatorium perfoliatum ACTIONS
IMMUNO
- DIURETIC, STIMULATING DIAPHORETIC, anti-spasmodic, cholegogue
Eupatorium perfoliatum INDICATIONS
- FLU-LIKE ILLNESS W PAIN THAT SETS INTO BONE (aka boneset)
- energy is cooling, drying, earthy
Astragalus membranaceus ACTIONS
IMMUNOMODULATOR, anti-inflamm. anti-viral, protective exterior Qi, cardiotonic, hepatoprotective, promotes tissue regen.
Astragalus membranaceus INDICATIONS
- TONIC TO THOSE PRONE TO INFX
- gentle builder
- weak tissues, poor digestion
- good for children
- Energy is mildly warming
Astragalus membranaceus C/I
AI Dz & drug (cyclophosphamide - transplant rejection med)
elderberry name
Sambucus nigra
Sambucus nigra INDICATIONS
INFLUENZA, COLDS, COUGH
- energy = relaxing
Sambucus nigra ACTIONS
Berries: IMMUNOSTIMULANT, anti-viral
Flowers: Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nervine
unripe fruit, seeds, bark, leaves, and root of what plant can cause DIARRHEA, N/V, DIZZY, TACHYCARDIA, CONVULSIONS?
Sambucus nigra
wild indigo name
Baptisia tinctoria
Baptisia tinctoria ACTIONS
IMMUNOSTIMULANT, anti-microbial, febrifuge
Baptisia tinctoria INDICATIONS
SEVERELY DEPRESSED VITAL FORCE, F, Infx, ulcerations *low dose
- E is cooling
Baptisia tinctora C/I
*LOW DOSE
PREGNANCY
- contians phenolic glycosides and alkaloids
Andrographis paniculata ACTIONS
IMMUNO- DRIES DAMP AND CLEARS FIRE, BACTERIO/VIRO-STATIC, ANTIPYRETIC, ANTIHTN ANTIHYPERGLYCEMIC, hepatoprotective, BITTER
Andrographis paniculata INDICATIONS
URI, SNAKE BITES, dysentery, gripe of infancy
- E is bitter and cooling
Andrographis paniculata C/I
PREGNANCY
Turkey Tail name
Trametes versicolor
Trametes versicolor ACTIONS
IMMUNO- increases phagocytosis/NK response/INF, free radical scavenger
Trametes versicolor INDICATIONS
CHEMO - decreases side effects, stabilize WBC counts
- E is sweet, warming, clears damp
Maitake name
Grifola frondosa
Grifola frondosa ACTIONS
IMMUNOMODULATOR, ANTICANCER, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiox, antidiabetic
Grifola frondosa INDICATIONS
CHEMO, CA prevention, diabetes, HTN
Reishi name
Ganoderma lucidum
Ganoderma lucidum ACTIONS
IMMUNOMODULATOR, protects against ionizing radiation, anti-allergic, anti-HTN, (decreases: LDL, arrhythmia, insomnia, angina)
Ganoderma lucidum INDICATIONS
CHEMO, fatigue, HTN, immune deficiency, insomnia, hepatitis
What are ADAPTOGENS?
non-specific response
- balance/normalizing of physiology
- safe, well-tolerated
Siberian Ginseng name
Eleutherococcus senticosis
Eleutherococcus senticosis ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, IMMUNOMODULATOR, mild CNS stimulant
Eleutherococcus senticosis INDICATIONS
BUILDS VITALITY, increase resistance to infx, stress, and toxicity, improve physical performance, improve mood, HANGOVER, HERPES
- E is warm, stimulating, dispels wind dampness
What herb should you monitor blood glucose in diabetics and hypoglycemics with?
Eleutherococcus senticosis
Panax ginseng ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, tonic, stimulant, hypoglycemic, antitoxic
- tonifies LU, SP, ST
- stimulates appetitire
- calmes HT Qi
- E is warming
Panax ginseng INDICATIONS
*WEAKENED STATE DT CHRONIC ILLNESS/STRESS
What herb is cautioned if used LONG-TERM W CAFFEINE bc it may cause HTN?
Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng)
What herb is also called Man Root or Ren Shen?
Panax ginseng (don't use w heat sxs)
American ginseng name
Panax quinquifolium
Panax quinquifolium ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, NERVINE, tonic, hypoglycemic
Panax quinquifolium INDICATIONS
*MENTAL EXHAUSTION (circulation of brain, nerve tonic), LOA, nervous dyspepsia
Devil’s Club name
Oplopanax horridus
Oplopanax horridus ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, EXPECTORANT, RESPIRATORY STIMULANT, hypoglycemic, IMMUNOMODULATOR
Oplopanax horridus INDICATIONS
NERVOUS/MENTAL/EMOTIONAL/PHYSICAL EXHAUSTION, respiratory, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antidiabetic, *ASTHMA IN KIDS WHO Q THEIR RIGHT TO TAKE UP SPACE
- E is cooling, stimulating, protecting, supporting
Ashwaganda name
Withania somnifera
Withania somnifera ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, TONIC, IMMUNOMODULATOR, anti-inflamm, *REJUVENATOR “impart the power of a horse”
Withania somnifera INDICATIONS
HIGH STRESS CAUSING FATIGUE, nervous exhaustion, chronic inflamm. dz, insomnia
Golden Root name
Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola rosea ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, decrease fatigue, increase endurance, work capacity, memory, coordination, learning ability….. stimulant antidepressant
- tonify SP, clears LU
Rhodiola rosea INDICATIONS
FATIGUE/BURN-OUT, ALTITUDE SICKNESS, NEARASTHENIA
what does NEURASTHENIA mean?
exhaustion after minor mental effor w sxs (HA, sleep disturb., aches, etc) w inability to recover
What herb may cause overstimulation and interfere w sleep?
Rhodiola rosea (golden root)
Schisandra chinensis ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, ASTRINGENT, HEPATOPROTECTIVE, mind tonic, CNS stim., sexual tonic
- E is sour, bitter, warm
Schisandra chinensis INDICATIONS
DEPRESSION, irritability, stress, forgetfulness, SOB, cough, wheeze, hepatitis/cirrhosis, skin rash
What herb is also called the “Five-Flavored Seed”?
Schisandra chinensis
- berries (sour, bitter, warm)
- astringent (LU), tonifies KD, calms spirit/heart
Holy Basil name
Ociumum tenuiflorum
Ocimum tenuiflorum ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, NOOTROPIC (improve mental fx)
Ocimum tenuiflorum INDICATIONS
STRESS DISORDERS
Licorice Root name
Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis
Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, HARONIZER, SYNERGIST, ANTIVIRAL, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflam, anti-ulcer, anti-spasmodic, mild lax, adrenal tonic,
Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis INDICATIONS
INFLAMMATION, URI (as expectorant, soothing), LR, UTI, FERTILITY
Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis C/I
HTN, hypokalemia, pregnancy, KD failure, potentiates action of cardiac glycosides
Caterpillar Fungus name
Cordyceps sinensis
Cordyceps sinensis ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, IMMUNOSTIMULANT, antitumor, cardiotonic, antihyperlipidemic, increase endurance, nephroprotective w abx, etc.
Cordyceps sinensis INDICATIONS
EXCESSIVE TIREDNESS, IMPOTENCE, ANEMIA, PERSISTANT COUGH
- E is sweet, warm
- KD yang xu
What is a Nervine?
1) nerve tonics - improves tone/vigor/fx
2) sedatives - calming
3) hypnotics - stronger sedatives, anodyne effect
Nervine INDICATIONS
- anxiety
- depression
- exhaustion
- shock/trauma
- stress modulation
- pain modulation
Milky Oat Seed name
Avena Sativa
Avena Sativa ACTIONS
NERVINE - nutritive to NS, cerebral trophorestorative
Avena Sativa INDICATIONS
NERVOUS EXHAUSTION/HA, NERVOUS DEBILITY (cardiac weakness dt depression/debility), opiate withdrawal
Avena Sativa C/I
w morphine
Skullcap name
Scutellaria lateriflora
Scutellaria lateriflora ACTIONS
NERVINE - SEDATIVE, antispasmodic, anticonvulsant, antinflam, hypotensive, stomachic
Scutellaria lateriflora INDICATIONS
INSOMNIA/RESTLESSNESS/ANXIETY/AGITATION, TEETHING, HA from exhaustion, chorea, seizures, neuralgia, muscular fasciculations, exhaustion dt illness
- E is cooling
Hops name
Humulus lupulus
Humulus lupulus ACTIONS
NERVINE - SEDATIVE, bitter, cholagogue, mild lax, antimicrobial
Humulus lupulus INDICATIONS
DELIRIUM TREMENS, restless leg synd, dyspepsia, nervous HA, gen. nervous tension, insomnia - WAKEFULNESS bc Anxiety and Worry, increase lactation
- E is cooling, lax
Humulus lupulus C/I
depression, pregnancy
Valeriana officinalis ACTIONS
NERVINE -SEDATIVE?, RELAXANT, antispasmodic, hypotensive, anticonvulsant, diuretic/diaphoretic, ANXIOLYTIC, ANTIDEPRESSANT, OCD?
Valeriana officinalis INDICATIONS
increase GABA* (decreases CNS excitation), decrease BP, decrease wakefulness, MENTAL DEPRESSION W NERVOUSNESS, CHOREA, digestion
- approved by WHO as a mild sedative
What is the problem w using Valeriana long-term?
assoc w benzodiazepine-like withdrawal [in rats]
but this means it can be helpful w benzodiazepine withdrawal
Kava Kava name
Piper methysticum
Piper methysticum ACTIONS
NERVINE-SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC, antispas., analgesic, anesthetic, anxiolytic
Piper methysticum INDICATIONS
ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, fibromyalgia, neuralgia, cholecystitis, ureteral spasm, interstitial cystitis, tension HA
Lemon Balm name
Melissa officinalis
Melissa officinalis ACTIONS
NERVINE-SEDATIVE, mild antidepressant, carminative, hypotensive, antiviral, antispasmodic
Melissa officinalis INDICATIONS
nervous dyspepsia, anxiety, depression, insomnia, MIGRAINES - where stress is the cause, HYPERTHYROIDISM, topically for herpes
…. improve mood and alertness, antiox. … mb ALZHEIMER’S
Melissa officinalis C/I
hypothyroidism, pregn.
Motherwort name
Leonurus cardiaca
Leonurus cardiaca ACTIONS
NERVINE-SEDATIVE, ANALGESIC, anti-inflam., cardiotonic, hypotensive, antispasmodic, emmenagogue
Leonurus cardiaca INDICATIONS
SUPRESSED LOCHIA, AMENORRHEA FROM COLD, DYSMENORRHEA, nervousness, irritability, palpitations, hyperthyroidism, amenorrhea, postpartum depression
Leonurus cardiaca C/I
- pregnancy
- diarrhea, uterine bleeding, GI upset (if over 3g)
Hypericum perforatum ACTIONS
NERVINE -WARD OF EVIL!, detoxifying, ANTI-VIRAL (enveloped), anti-inflam, ANTI-DEPRESSANT, anti-spasmodic, astringent, VULNERARY, sedative
Hypericum perforatum INDICATIONS
WOUNDS, MILD-MOD DEPRESSION, neuralgia, nerve injury
Hypericum perforatum C/I
induces CYP 3A4 (a CYP 450 enzyme), so causes increased clearance of drugs, PHOTOTOXICITY
Passiflora incarnata ACTIONS
sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, anodyne, hypotensive
Passiflora incarnata INDICATIONS
anxiety, nervous HA, restlessness, insomnia
Chamomile name
Matricaria recutita
Matricaria recutita ACTIONS
NERVINE- anxiolytic, antidepressant, stomachic
Matricaria recutita INDICATIONS
nervousness, impatience, discontent, insomnia
Matricaria recutita c/i
high doses can cause V and diarrhea
California Poppy name
Eschscholtzia californica
Eschscholtzia californica ACTIONS
POWERFUL SOPORIFIC, ANALGESIC, sedative, antispasmodic, anodyne, hypnotic
Eschscholtzia californica INDICATIONS
anxiety, overexcitement, restlessness, insomnia
