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therapeutic actions 1 Flashcards

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what is an adaptogen and system effected.

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Stress response modifier: increases non specific resistance to stress . system - Endocrine including Hypothalamus /Pituritary and other body systems
Withania somnifera (ashwaganda)
Panax genseng (ginseng) Rhodiola Rosea (Rhodiola)

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What is an adrenal tonic ? System used for?
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Supports & reinvigorates actions and restores action of adrenal glands especially cortex . System - Adrenal
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Tehmannia glutinosa (Chinese foxglove)

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What is an Alerative/Depurative and system effected?
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Supports & enhances major channels of elimination in the body. Improves detox and aids elimination (Emunctories) systems - GIT, Lymph, Liver, Skin, Renal
Arctium lappa (Burdock root)
Trifolium pratense (Red clover)

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What is an Analgesic /Anodyne . System effected?
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Reduces Pain.

system - CNS
Eschscholzia California (Californian poppy)
Piper methysticum (kava)

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What is an Antacid And what system does it effect?
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A substance that neutralises acid in the GIT. Regulates production of HcL and decreases acidity within the GIT
GIT system.
Filipendula ulmaria (meadow sweet)
Medical sativa (alfalfa)

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What is an anthelmintic?
what system does it effect?
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anti parasitic action in the GIT
GIT System
Artemisia absinthium (wormwood)
Allium sativum (garlic)

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What is an anti allergic and what system does it affect?
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Down regulates the allergic response by stablising cell membranes.
Immune system .
Albizia lebbeck (Raintree)
Tenectum parenthinium

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What are ant- bacterials and What system does it effect ?

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Destroys/ inhibits bacterial growth .
Immune system
thymus vulgaris

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What are anti -catarrhal/ mucolytics and what system do they effect?
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Reduces excessive mucous either through decreasing secretions or aiding in removal of.

Respiratory system
hendra helix (English Ivy)
Euphrasis officinalis (Eye bright )

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What are anti-depressants/thymoleptics and what system do the effect?
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Reduces depression/ thymoleptic elevates mood

nervous system
Matricaria reticulita

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What are anti emetics and what system do they effect?
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Stops nausea/vomiting. acts as an antispasmodic on the GIT .
Nervous system
Zingiber officinale (ginger)
mentha x piperita (peppermint)
melissa officinali

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What are anti-hyperhydrotic/refergerant and what systems are effected?
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Reduces sweating and temp, locally cools EG sunburn -refigerent is usually topical
Nervous system
Gallium aparine
Stellaria media (chickweed)

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What are anti inflammatories and what system do they effect?
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Reduces inflammation or severity of inflammatory disease
Immune system
Zingiber officinale (ginger)
scutellaria biaclanesis

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What is an antilithic and what system does it effect?
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Reduces formation of stone in gallbladder and urinary tract
Hepato biliary/ urinary

artemisia absinthinium
allium sativum

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What is an anti-microbial/antiseptic
what system does it effect
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Destroys/inhibits organisms/ increases immune responses to viruses bacteria and parasites
immune system
thymus vulgaris (thyme)
Calendula officinalis - calendula

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What is an antioxidant and system it effects?
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Reduces damage to cells caused by oxidation/Free radicals
Every Cell
VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS
ginko biloba (ginko)

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What is an anti-platelet and what system does it effect?
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Reduces platelet aggregation with in blood/decreases thrombus formation
Circulatory system
coleus forskolii
allium sativum (garlic)

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anti-puritic and what system does it effect?
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Relieves/ prevents itching
integumentary and nervous systems
Stellaria media (chick weed)

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What is an anti-pyritic/febrifuge and what system does it effect?
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Reduces temps

Circulatory/endocrine

Achillea millefolium (yarrow)
Andrographis paniculata (Green chiretta)

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What is an anti-rheumatic and what system does it effect?
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Relieves Rheumatic symptoms
Muscoskeletal

Apium graveolens (celery seeds)
Urtica dioica (Nettle )

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What is an Anti-tussive? what system does it effect? give 2 examples

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Decreases coughing by suppressing cough reflex in brain stem
Nervous system

Prunus serotina (wild cherry bark)

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what is an Anti- viral and what system does it effect?
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Inhibits growth of viruses/increases immune system .
Immune system
Melissa offinalis (Lemon Balm), Glycurrhiza glabra (licorice )

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What is an Anxiolytic? What system does it effect and Give 2 Examples

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Reduces anxiety
Nervous system
Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower), Piper methysticium (Kava)

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What is an aromatic Digestive ? What system does it affect?
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High in volatile oils that are pleasant to smell/ decreases spasms.
GIT
Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon), Zingiber officinale (ginger)

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What is an Astringent?
What system does it effect?
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Contracts tissues. Decreases excretions & discharge
GIT/Integumentary
Geranium maculatium( Geranium) Hamamelis virginiana (Witch hazel)

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what are bitters and what system do they effect?
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All round tonic. action stimulates bitter receptors.
GIT, Nervous Urinary Pancreatic Thymus/thyroid

Artemisium absethium
matricaria reticulita
Angelica archangelic
Filipendula ulmaria

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what is a Bronchospasmolytic/dilator ? What system does it effect?
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decreases spasms of smooth muscles around Bronchioles.
Lower Respiratory System
Hendra helix (English Ivy)
Verbascum thapsus

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what is a Cardioprotective ?
What system does it effect?
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Protects muscles and tissues of the heart.
Cardiovascular system
Cratagagus monogyna (Hawthorn )
Panax notoginseng

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What is a cardio tonic ?
What system does it effect?
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Benefits heart and vessels /strengthens a & regulates heart function.
Cardiovascular system.
cratageous monogyna
allium sativum

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What is a carminative?
what system does it effect?
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decreases smooth muscle spasm in GIT - expels gas.
GIT system
Mentha x piperita (peppermint)
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel)

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What is a Cholagogoue?
What system does it effect?
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Increases flow of bile and release of bile .
hepato bilary system

Pimpinella anisum
Trigonella fenumgraecum

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What is a Choleretic?
What system does it effect?
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Increases production of bile in liver. Increases detox
Hepato Billary system
Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe tree)
silybum marianum (Milkthistle)

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What is a circulatory Stimulant?
What system does it effect?
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Improves blood form through body tissues. Warming effect.
Circulatory system.
Capsicum minum (chilli)
Zanthophylum clara (Hercules) - prickly ash

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What is a Cognition Enhancer/Nootropic.?
What system does it effect?
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increases learning /aids memory/Stimulates CNS.
Central nervous system.

centella asiatica
ginko biloba

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What is a Demulcent?
What system does it effect?
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Mucilage content that provides direct soothing /protective action .
GIT.
Aloe spp (aloe);
Althea officinalis (Marshmallow)

ulmus rubra (slippery elm )

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What is a Diaphoretic/sudorific?
What system does it effect?
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Increase sweating.
Central nervous system.
Zanthoxylum cara (Hercules) - prickly ash
Tilia spp (lime flower)

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What is a Diuretic ?
What system does it effect?
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increase urine output .
Renal system .

Gallium aparine
actium lappa

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What is an emmenagogue ?
What system does it effect?
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Increases flow of Menses.
Female reproductive system.
Angelica sinensis (dong Quai)
Mitchell repens (Partridge berry)

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What is an expectorant?
What system does it effect /
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Increases clearance of excess mucous from lungs .
Lower Respiratory system .
Inula helenium (horse heel )
Marrubium vulgare (Horehound)
hedra helix
verbascum thapsus

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What is an Emmolient?
What system does it effect
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Topical Soothing agent . protects skin.
Skin/integumentary system .
Althea officinalis
Stellariea mediea (chick weed)

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What is a female tonic?
What system does it effect?
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Nourishes female reproductive system . increases tone and function.
Female reproductive system .
Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai)
Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari)

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What is a Galactogogue?
What system does it effect/
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increase breast milk supply/production.
Endocrine system.

Trigonella frenum-graecum (Fenugreek)
Feniculum vulgare
angelica archangel

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What is a Hepatoprotective?
What system does it effect/
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Protects liver against hepatotoxins .
Hepatic system.
Zingiber officinalis
vaccinium myrtillus
Schisandra chinensis (Schisandra berry)

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What is a Hypno/soporific?
What system does it effect?
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induces sleep/drowsiness/sedative.
Central nervous system.
Melissa officinalis(lemon balm)
Humulus lupulus (hops)

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What is a hypocholestroleamic
What system does it effect?
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Hypolipodeamic/ reduces cholesterol in the blood)
Cardiovascular system .

Trigonella ffoenum-graecum (fenugreek)

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What is a hypoglycaemic?
What system does it effect?
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Reduces blood sugar/supports pancreas

Endocrine system /pancratic

Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek)

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What is a hypotensive ?
What system does it effect/
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Treats low BP.

cardiovascular system

Cratagus monogyna (hawthorn)

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What is an immune enhancing herb?
what system does it effect?
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immunostimulant.

Immune system .

Uncaria tomentosa (cats claw)
Andrographis paniculata (green chiretta )

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What is immune modulating?
What system does it effect/
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Influences immun system /increases function.
immune system.
Echinacea spp. (Echinacea)
Eleuthrococus senticosus
Astragalus membranaceous

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What is immune suppressing ?
What system does it effect/
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Decreases function of immune system when overactive.
Immune system
Tylophera indica
Hemidesmis indicus

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What is a laxative ?
What system does it effect?
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Evacuates the bowel.

GIT

Ulmus fulva
aloe Vera (aloe)
Plantago orata (psyllium)

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What is a local anaesthetic ?
what system does it effect?
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topical analgesic.

nervous system.

Piper menthysticum (kava)

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What is a lymphatic /
What system does it effect?
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Tonic/improves function /flow of lymphatic system

Lymphatic system

Phytolicca americana (poke root)
Gallium aparine (Cleavers)
Actium lappa (budock root0

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