Respiratory Flashcards
Asclepias tuberosa
diaphoretic, antitussive, antispasmodic
infection, respiratory tract congestion
Aspidosperma quebracho
stimulating expectorant, antitussive, antimicrobial
dyspnea, asthma, emphysema, TB, hemoptysis, wet cough, bronchitis, pneumonia
Ephedra sinica
adrenergic agonist, bronchodilator, anti tussle, anti allergy, decongestant, anti secretory, vasoconstrictor, hypertensive, diaphoretic, diuretic
bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, sinusitis, allergies, hay fever, rhinitis, weight loss
Eucalyptus globulus
anti microbial, counter irritant, anti spasmodic, expectorant, antiperiodic
topical: aching jointas and muscles, sprains, insect repellant, wounds burns ulcers
internal/inhaled: URTI, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, nasal congestion
Eupatorium perfoliatum
diaphoretic, immune stimulant, anti catarrhal, anti spasmodic, bitter
best remedy for influenza, relieves aches and pains and fever,
Grindelia robusta
inflammation modulator, respiratory stimulant, relaxing expectant, anti spasmodic, cardiac tonic
asthma, dry cough, URTI, bronchitis, cough with arrhythmia
cardiac cough, slows heart rate
Inula helenium
antimicrobial, antihelmintic, anti parasitis, anti catarrhal, demulcent, antitussive, mild diaphoretic
asthma, COPD, wet/dry cough, spasmodic cough, URTI, bronchitis, intestinal parasite
Lobelia inflata
topical: parturifacient when applied to os
stimulating expectorant, lung tonic, spasmolytic, nerving, diuretic, cathartic
topical: rigid os preventing labor
Internal: wet spasmodic cough, acute asthma, URTI, dyspnea, smooth muscle spasm
Plantago major
vulnerably, expectant, demulcent, anti inflammatory, astringent, anti microbial
Gentle expectorant while soothing membranes, coughs and mild bronchitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, cystitis, topical healing ointment
Prunus serotina
relaxing expectoant, astringent, antitussive, mild sedative
sedating cough reflex, spasmodic coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough
Sanguinaria canadensis
stimulating expectorant, eschariotic, antimicrobial, cholagogue, sialogogue
Topical: cervical dysplasia, BCC, SCC, tine pedis, warts, nasal polymps
oral rinse: gingivitis, periodontal disease, tickling cough, amenorrhea, hepatitis A (small doses)
Scutellaria baicalensis
antiallergic, AO, AI, into microbial, anti rheumatic, anti cancer
asthma, hay fever, sedation, hypotension
Thymus vulgaris
bronchial anti spasmodic, expectorant, antibacterial, anti fungal, antiviral, antiparasite, AO, carminative
carminative, antiseptic, cough, bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, gargle for laryngitis and tonsillitis
Tilea europa
diaphoretic, antitussive, spasmolytic, nervine, analgesic
caught and bronchitis
Tussilago farfara
antitussive, expectorant, demulcent, anti spasmodic
dual action as a soothing expectorant and antispasmodic, chronic and acute bronchitis, irritating cough, whooping cough, asthma