Quiz 2 Flashcards
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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
IMMUNO- increases phagocytosis/NK response/INF, free radical scavenger
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Trametes versicolor INDICATIONS
CHEMO - decreases side effects, stabilize WBC counts
| - E is sweet, warming, clears damp
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Maitake name
Grifola frondosa
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Grifola frondosa ACTIONS
IMMUNOMODULATOR, ANTICANCER, antiviral, antimicrobial, antiox, antidiabetic
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Grifola frondosa INDICATIONS
CHEMO, CA prevention, diabetes, HTN
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Reishi name
Ganoderma lucidum
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Ganoderma lucidum ACTIONS
IMMUNOMODULATOR, protects against ionizing radiation, anti-allergic, anti-HTN, (decreases: LDL, arrhythmia, insomnia, angina)
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Ganoderma lucidum INDICATIONS
CHEMO, fatigue, HTN, immune deficiency, insomnia, hepatitis
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What are ADAPTOGENS?
non-specific response
- balance/normalizing of physiology
- safe, well-tolerated
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Siberian Ginseng name
Eleutherococcus senticosis
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Eleutherococcus senticosis ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, IMMUNOMODULATOR, mild CNS stimulant
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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
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What herb should you monitor blood glucose in diabetics and hypoglycemics with?
Eleutherococcus senticosis
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Panax ginseng ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, tonic, stimulant, hypoglycemic, antitoxic
- tonifies LU, SP, ST
- stimulates appetitire
- calmes HT Qi
- E is warming
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Panax ginseng INDICATIONS
*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?
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
Panax quinquifolium
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Panax quinquifolium ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, NERVINE, tonic, hypoglycemic
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Panax quinquifolium INDICATIONS
*MENTAL EXHAUSTION (circulation of brain, nerve tonic), LOA, nervous dyspepsia
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Devil's Club name
Oplopanax horridus
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Oplopanax horridus ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, EXPECTORANT, RESPIRATORY STIMULANT, hypoglycemic, IMMUNOMODULATOR
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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
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Ashwaganda name
Withania somnifera
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Withania somnifera ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, TONIC, IMMUNOMODULATOR, anti-inflamm, *REJUVENATOR "impart the power of a horse"
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Withania somnifera INDICATIONS
HIGH STRESS CAUSING FATIGUE, nervous exhaustion, chronic inflamm. dz, insomnia
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Golden Root name
Rhodiola rosea
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Rhodiola rosea ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, decrease fatigue, increase endurance, work capacity, memory, coordination, learning ability..... stimulant antidepressant
- tonify SP, clears LU
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Rhodiola rosea INDICATIONS
FATIGUE/BURN-OUT, ALTITUDE SICKNESS, NEARASTHENIA
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what does NEURASTHENIA mean?
exhaustion after minor mental effor w sxs (HA, sleep disturb., aches, etc) w inability to recover
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What herb may cause overstimulation and interfere w sleep?
Rhodiola rosea (golden root)
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Schisandra chinensis ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, ASTRINGENT, HEPATOPROTECTIVE, mind tonic, CNS stim., sexual tonic
- E is sour, bitter, warm
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Schisandra chinensis INDICATIONS
DEPRESSION, irritability, stress, forgetfulness, SOB, cough, wheeze, hepatitis/cirrhosis, skin rash
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What herb is also called the "Five-Flavored Seed"?
Schisandra chinensis
- berries (sour, bitter, warm)
- astringent (LU), tonifies KD, calms spirit/heart
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Holy Basil name
Ociumum tenuiflorum
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Ocimum tenuiflorum ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, NOOTROPIC (improve mental fx)
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Ocimum tenuiflorum INDICATIONS
STRESS DISORDERS
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Licorice Root name
Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis
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Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis ACTIONS
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
INFLAMMATION, URI (as expectorant, soothing), LR, UTI, FERTILITY
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Glycyrrhiza glabra and uralensis C/I
HTN, hypokalemia, pregnancy, KD failure, potentiates action of cardiac glycosides
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Caterpillar Fungus name
Cordyceps sinensis
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Cordyceps sinensis ACTIONS
ADAPTOGEN, IMMUNOSTIMULANT, antitumor, cardiotonic, antihyperlipidemic, increase endurance, nephroprotective w abx, etc.
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Cordyceps sinensis INDICATIONS
EXCESSIVE TIREDNESS, IMPOTENCE, ANEMIA, PERSISTANT COUGH
- E is sweet, warm
- KD yang xu
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What is a Nervine?
1) nerve tonics - improves tone/vigor/fx
2) sedatives - calming
3) hypnotics - stronger sedatives, anodyne effect
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Nervine INDICATIONS
- anxiety
- depression
- exhaustion
- shock/trauma
- stress modulation
- pain modulation
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Milky Oat Seed name
Avena Sativa
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Avena Sativa ACTIONS
NERVINE - nutritive to NS, cerebral trophorestorative
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Avena Sativa INDICATIONS
NERVOUS EXHAUSTION/HA, NERVOUS DEBILITY (cardiac weakness dt depression/debility), opiate withdrawal
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Avena Sativa C/I
w morphine
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Skullcap name
Scutellaria lateriflora
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Scutellaria lateriflora ACTIONS
NERVINE - SEDATIVE, antispasmodic, anticonvulsant, antinflam, hypotensive, stomachic
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Scutellaria lateriflora INDICATIONS
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
Humulus lupulus
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Humulus lupulus ACTIONS
NERVINE - SEDATIVE, bitter, cholagogue, mild lax, antimicrobial
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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
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Humulus lupulus C/I
depression, pregnancy
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Valeriana officinalis ACTIONS
NERVINE -SEDATIVE?, RELAXANT, antispasmodic, hypotensive, anticonvulsant, diuretic/diaphoretic, ANXIOLYTIC, ANTIDEPRESSANT, OCD?
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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
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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
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Kava Kava name
Piper methysticum
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Piper methysticum ACTIONS
NERVINE-SEDATIVE, HYPNOTIC, antispas., analgesic, anesthetic, anxiolytic
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Piper methysticum INDICATIONS
ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, fibromyalgia, neuralgia, cholecystitis, ureteral spasm, interstitial cystitis, tension HA
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Lemon Balm name
Melissa officinalis
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Melissa officinalis ACTIONS
NERVINE-SEDATIVE, mild antidepressant, carminative, hypotensive, antiviral, antispasmodic
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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
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Melissa officinalis C/I
hypothyroidism, pregn.
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Motherwort name
Leonurus cardiaca
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Leonurus cardiaca ACTIONS
NERVINE-SEDATIVE, ANALGESIC, anti-inflam., cardiotonic, hypotensive, antispasmodic, emmenagogue
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Leonurus cardiaca INDICATIONS
SUPRESSED LOCHIA, AMENORRHEA FROM COLD, DYSMENORRHEA, nervousness, irritability, palpitations, hyperthyroidism, amenorrhea, postpartum depression
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Leonurus cardiaca C/I
- pregnancy
| - diarrhea, uterine bleeding, GI upset (if over 3g)
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Hypericum perforatum ACTIONS
NERVINE -WARD OF EVIL!, detoxifying, ANTI-VIRAL (enveloped), anti-inflam, ANTI-DEPRESSANT, anti-spasmodic, astringent, VULNERARY, sedative
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Hypericum perforatum INDICATIONS
WOUNDS, MILD-MOD DEPRESSION, neuralgia, nerve injury
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Hypericum perforatum C/I
induces CYP 3A4 (a CYP 450 enzyme), so causes increased clearance of drugs, PHOTOTOXICITY
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Passiflora incarnata ACTIONS
sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, anodyne, hypotensive
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Passiflora incarnata INDICATIONS
anxiety, nervous HA, restlessness, insomnia
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Chamomile name
Matricaria recutita
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Matricaria recutita ACTIONS
NERVINE- anxiolytic, antidepressant, stomachic
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Matricaria recutita INDICATIONS
nervousness, impatience, discontent, insomnia
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Matricaria recutita c/i
high doses can cause V and diarrhea
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California Poppy name
Eschscholtzia californica
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Eschscholtzia californica ACTIONS
POWERFUL SOPORIFIC, ANALGESIC, sedative, antispasmodic, anodyne, hypnotic
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Eschscholtzia californica INDICATIONS
anxiety, overexcitement, restlessness, insomnia
