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Boneset latin name

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Eupatorium perfoliatum

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What is an immunostimulant?

- energetics?

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  • increase activity of immune system
  • fortify body’s response to invasion
  • increase phagocytosis, increase WBCs, moderate cytokines
  • HEATING, STIMULATING, DRYING
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What are immunomodulators?

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TONIFY immune system

  • action is GRADUAL
  • don’t overstimulate
  • COOL or downregulate hyperfx of immune system
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Echinacea spp. ACTIONS

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IMMUNOSTIMULANT, LYMPHAGOGUE, anti-inflamm., anti-microbial, vulnerary

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Which Echinacea was used by eclectics that txs SEPTICEMIA

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Echinacea angustifolia

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Echinacea spp. INDICATIONS

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SNAKE BITES, infx, sepsis, prevents URI, ulcers, pharyngitis

- E is cooling, drying, stimulating, numbing

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Which Echinacea is used to tx influenza?

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Echinacea pallida

- root

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Eupatorium perfoliatum ACTIONS

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IMMUNO

- DIURETIC, STIMULATING DIAPHORETIC, anti-spasmodic, cholegogue

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Eupatorium perfoliatum INDICATIONS

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  • FLU-LIKE ILLNESS W PAIN THAT SETS INTO BONE (aka boneset)

- energy is cooling, drying, earthy

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Astragalus membranaceus ACTIONS

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IMMUNOMODULATOR, anti-inflamm. anti-viral, protective exterior Qi, cardiotonic, hepatoprotective, promotes tissue regen.

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Astragalus membranaceus INDICATIONS

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  • TONIC TO THOSE PRONE TO INFX
  • gentle builder
  • weak tissues, poor digestion
  • good for children
  • Energy is mildly warming
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Astragalus membranaceus C/I

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AI Dz & drug (cyclophosphamide - transplant rejection med)

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elderberry name

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Sambucus nigra

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Sambucus nigra INDICATIONS

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INFLUENZA, COLDS, COUGH

- energy = relaxing

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Sambucus nigra ACTIONS

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Berries: IMMUNOSTIMULANT, anti-viral
Flowers: Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nervine

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unripe fruit, seeds, bark, leaves, and root of what plant can cause DIARRHEA, N/V, DIZZY, TACHYCARDIA, CONVULSIONS?

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Sambucus nigra

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wild indigo name

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Baptisia tinctoria

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Baptisia tinctoria ACTIONS

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IMMUNOSTIMULANT, anti-microbial, febrifuge

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Baptisia tinctoria INDICATIONS

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SEVERELY DEPRESSED VITAL FORCE, F, Infx, ulcerations *low dose
- E is cooling

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Baptisia tinctora C/I

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*LOW DOSE
PREGNANCY
- contians phenolic glycosides and alkaloids

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Andrographis paniculata ACTIONS

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IMMUNO- DRIES DAMP AND CLEARS FIRE, BACTERIO/VIRO-STATIC, ANTIPYRETIC, ANTIHTN ANTIHYPERGLYCEMIC, hepatoprotective, BITTER

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Andrographis paniculata INDICATIONS

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URI, SNAKE BITES, dysentery, gripe of infancy

- E is bitter and cooling

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Andrographis paniculata C/I

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PREGNANCY

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Turkey Tail name

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Trametes versicolor

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Trametes versicolor ACTIONS

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IMMUNO- increases phagocytosis/NK response/INF, free radical scavenger

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Trametes versicolor INDICATIONS

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CHEMO - decreases side effects, stabilize WBC counts

- E is sweet, warming, clears damp

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Maitake name

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Grifola frondosa

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Grifola frondosa ACTIONS

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IMMUNOMODULATOR, ANTICANCER, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiox, antidiabetic

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Grifola frondosa INDICATIONS

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CHEMO, CA prevention, diabetes, HTN

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Reishi name

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Ganoderma lucidum

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Ganoderma lucidum ACTIONS

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IMMUNOMODULATOR, protects against ionizing radiation, anti-allergic, anti-HTN, (decreases: LDL, arrhythmia, insomnia, angina)

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Ganoderma lucidum INDICATIONS

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CHEMO, fatigue, HTN, immune deficiency, insomnia, hepatitis

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What are ADAPTOGENS?

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non-specific response

  • balance/normalizing of physiology
  • safe, well-tolerated
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Siberian Ginseng name

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Eleutherococcus senticosis

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Eleutherococcus senticosis ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, IMMUNOMODULATOR, mild CNS stimulant

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Eleutherococcus senticosis INDICATIONS

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BUILDS VITALITY, increase resistance to infx, stress, and toxicity, improve physical performance, improve mood, HANGOVER, HERPES
- E is warm, stimulating, dispels wind dampness

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What herb should you monitor blood glucose in diabetics and hypoglycemics with?

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Eleutherococcus senticosis

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Panax ginseng ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, tonic, stimulant, hypoglycemic, antitoxic

  • tonifies LU, SP, ST
  • stimulates appetitire
  • calmes HT Qi
  • E is warming
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Panax ginseng INDICATIONS

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*WEAKENED STATE DT CHRONIC ILLNESS/STRESS

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What herb is cautioned if used LONG-TERM W CAFFEINE bc it may cause HTN?

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Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng)

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What herb is also called Man Root or Ren Shen?

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Panax ginseng
(don't use w heat sxs)
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American ginseng name

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Panax quinquifolium

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Panax quinquifolium ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, NERVINE, tonic, hypoglycemic

44
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Panax quinquifolium INDICATIONS

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*MENTAL EXHAUSTION (circulation of brain, nerve tonic), LOA, nervous dyspepsia

45
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Devil’s Club name

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Oplopanax horridus

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Oplopanax horridus ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, EXPECTORANT, RESPIRATORY STIMULANT, hypoglycemic, IMMUNOMODULATOR

47
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Oplopanax horridus INDICATIONS

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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

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Ashwaganda name

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Withania somnifera

49
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Withania somnifera ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, TONIC, IMMUNOMODULATOR, anti-inflamm, *REJUVENATOR “impart the power of a horse”

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Withania somnifera INDICATIONS

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HIGH STRESS CAUSING FATIGUE, nervous exhaustion, chronic inflamm. dz, insomnia

51
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Golden Root name

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Rhodiola rosea

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Rhodiola rosea ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, decrease fatigue, increase endurance, work capacity, memory, coordination, learning ability….. stimulant antidepressant
- tonify SP, clears LU

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Rhodiola rosea INDICATIONS

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FATIGUE/BURN-OUT, ALTITUDE SICKNESS, NEARASTHENIA

54
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what does NEURASTHENIA mean?

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exhaustion after minor mental effor w sxs (HA, sleep disturb., aches, etc) w inability to recover

55
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What herb may cause overstimulation and interfere w sleep?

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Rhodiola rosea (golden root)

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Schisandra chinensis ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, ASTRINGENT, HEPATOPROTECTIVE, mind tonic, CNS stim., sexual tonic
- E is sour, bitter, warm

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Schisandra chinensis INDICATIONS

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DEPRESSION, irritability, stress, forgetfulness, SOB, cough, wheeze, hepatitis/cirrhosis, skin rash

58
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What herb is also called the “Five-Flavored Seed”?

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Schisandra chinensis

  • berries (sour, bitter, warm)
  • astringent (LU), tonifies KD, calms spirit/heart
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Holy Basil name

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Ociumum tenuiflorum

60
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Ocimum tenuiflorum ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, NOOTROPIC (improve mental fx)

61
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Ocimum tenuiflorum INDICATIONS

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STRESS DISORDERS

62
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Licorice Root name

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Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis

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Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, HARONIZER, SYNERGIST, ANTIVIRAL, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflam, anti-ulcer, anti-spasmodic, mild lax, adrenal tonic,

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Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis INDICATIONS

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INFLAMMATION, URI (as expectorant, soothing), LR, UTI, FERTILITY

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Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis C/I

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HTN, hypokalemia, pregnancy, KD failure, potentiates action of cardiac glycosides

66
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Caterpillar Fungus name

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Cordyceps sinensis

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Cordyceps sinensis ACTIONS

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ADAPTOGEN, IMMUNOSTIMULANT, antitumor, cardiotonic, antihyperlipidemic, increase endurance, nephroprotective w abx, etc.

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Cordyceps sinensis INDICATIONS

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EXCESSIVE TIREDNESS, IMPOTENCE, ANEMIA, PERSISTANT COUGH

  • E is sweet, warm
  • KD yang xu
69
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What is a Nervine?

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1) nerve tonics - improves tone/vigor/fx
2) sedatives - calming
3) hypnotics - stronger sedatives, anodyne effect

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Nervine INDICATIONS

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  • anxiety
  • depression
  • exhaustion
  • shock/trauma
  • stress modulation
  • pain modulation
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Milky Oat Seed name

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Avena Sativa

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Avena Sativa ACTIONS

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NERVINE - nutritive to NS, cerebral trophorestorative

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Avena Sativa INDICATIONS

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NERVOUS EXHAUSTION/HA, NERVOUS DEBILITY (cardiac weakness dt depression/debility), opiate withdrawal

74
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Avena Sativa C/I

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w morphine

75
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Skullcap name

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Scutellaria lateriflora

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Scutellaria lateriflora ACTIONS

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NERVINE - SEDATIVE, antispasmodic, anticonvulsant, antinflam, hypotensive, stomachic

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Scutellaria lateriflora INDICATIONS

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INSOMNIA/RESTLESSNESS/ANXIETY/AGITATION, TEETHING, HA from exhaustion, chorea, seizures, neuralgia, muscular fasciculations, exhaustion dt illness
- E is cooling

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Hops name

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Humulus lupulus

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Humulus lupulus ACTIONS

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NERVINE - SEDATIVE, bitter, cholagogue, mild lax, antimicrobial

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Humulus lupulus INDICATIONS

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DELIRIUM TREMENS, restless leg synd, dyspepsia, nervous HA, gen. nervous tension, insomnia - WAKEFULNESS bc Anxiety and Worry, increase lactation
- E is cooling, lax

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Humulus lupulus C/I

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depression, pregnancy

82
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Valeriana officinalis ACTIONS

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NERVINE -SEDATIVE?, RELAXANT, antispasmodic, hypotensive, anticonvulsant, diuretic/diaphoretic, ANXIOLYTIC, ANTIDEPRESSANT, OCD?

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Valeriana officinalis INDICATIONS

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increase GABA* (decreases CNS excitation), decrease BP, decrease wakefulness, MENTAL DEPRESSION W NERVOUSNESS, CHOREA, digestion

  • approved by WHO as a mild sedative
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What is the problem w using Valeriana long-term?

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assoc w benzodiazepine-like withdrawal [in rats]

but this means it can be helpful w benzodiazepine withdrawal

85
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Kava Kava name

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Piper methysticum

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Piper methysticum ACTIONS

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NERVINE-SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC, antispas., analgesic, anesthetic, anxiolytic

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Piper methysticum INDICATIONS

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ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, fibromyalgia, neuralgia, cholecystitis, ureteral spasm, interstitial cystitis, tension HA

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Lemon Balm name

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Melissa officinalis

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Melissa officinalis ACTIONS

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NERVINE-SEDATIVE, mild antidepressant, carminative, hypotensive, antiviral, antispasmodic

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Melissa officinalis INDICATIONS

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nervous dyspepsia, anxiety, depression, insomnia, MIGRAINES - where stress is the cause, HYPERTHYROIDISM, topically for herpes
…. improve mood and alertness, antiox. … mb ALZHEIMER’S

91
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Melissa officinalis C/I

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hypothyroidism, pregn.

92
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Motherwort name

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Leonurus cardiaca

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Leonurus cardiaca ACTIONS

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NERVINE-SEDATIVE, ANALGESIC, anti-inflam., cardiotonic, hypotensive, antispasmodic, emmenagogue

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Leonurus cardiaca INDICATIONS

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SUPRESSED LOCHIA, AMENORRHEA FROM COLD, DYSMENORRHEA, nervousness, irritability, palpitations, hyperthyroidism, amenorrhea, postpartum depression

95
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Leonurus cardiaca C/I

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  • pregnancy

- diarrhea, uterine bleeding, GI upset (if over 3g)

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Hypericum perforatum ACTIONS

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NERVINE -WARD OF EVIL!, detoxifying, ANTI-VIRAL (enveloped), anti-inflam, ANTI-DEPRESSANT, anti-spasmodic, astringent, VULNERARY, sedative

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Hypericum perforatum INDICATIONS

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WOUNDS, MILD-MOD DEPRESSION, neuralgia, nerve injury

98
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Hypericum perforatum C/I

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induces CYP 3A4 (a CYP 450 enzyme), so causes increased clearance of drugs, PHOTOTOXICITY

99
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Passiflora incarnata ACTIONS

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sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, anodyne, hypotensive

100
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Passiflora incarnata INDICATIONS

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anxiety, nervous HA, restlessness, insomnia

101
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Chamomile name

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Matricaria recutita

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Matricaria recutita ACTIONS

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NERVINE- anxiolytic, antidepressant, stomachic

103
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Matricaria recutita INDICATIONS

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nervousness, impatience, discontent, insomnia

104
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Matricaria recutita c/i

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high doses can cause V and diarrhea

105
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California Poppy name

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Eschscholtzia californica

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Eschscholtzia californica ACTIONS

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POWERFUL SOPORIFIC, ANALGESIC, sedative, antispasmodic, anodyne, hypnotic

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Eschscholtzia californica INDICATIONS

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anxiety, overexcitement, restlessness, insomnia

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