Therapeutic actions

Question 1

Burdock (Arctium lappa, A. minor)

Answer 1

alterative, nutritive, lymphatic, diuretic, diaphoretic (seeds), hepatic, vulnerary, demulcent

Question 2

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Answer 2

leaf: diuretic, alterative, nutritive, digestive stimulant;
root: alterative, nutritive, choleretic, cholagogue, mild laxative

Question 3

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Answer 3

antidepressant, anti- inflammatory, antispasmodic, astringent, demulcent, emollient, hepatic, hypotensor, nervine, nutritive, sedative, tonic and vulnerary.

Question 4

Fennel (Feoniculum vulgare)

Answer 4

analgesic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, digestive, emmenagogue, estrogenic, expectorant, galactagogue, nutritive.

Question 5

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Answer 5

circulatory stimulant, alterative, stimulating diaphoretic, stimulating expectorant, antimicrobial, carminative, immune-modulating, vermifuge

Question 6

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Answer 6

anti-inflammatory, diffusive, stimulating diaphoretic, stimulating expectorant, carminative, anodyne, antimicrobial, blood moving

Question 7

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra, G. uralensis, G. lepidota)

Answer 7

demulcent, antiviral, antibacterial, pectoral, antitussive, modulates inflammation, laxative, immunomodulator, mineralocorticoid action

Question 8

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)

Answer 8

relaxing nervine, antispasmodic, hypotensive, immunomodulatory, emmenagogue, cardiovascular tonic, digestive bitter, diaphoretic, diuretic, uterine tonic

Question 9

Red clover (Trifolium pratense)

Answer 9

alterative, antispasmodic, nutritive, lymphatic

Question 10

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Answer 10

antimicrobial, carminative, stimulating/relaxing diaphoretic, antispasmodic, expectorant, emmenagogue, vermifuge

Question 11

Plantain (Plantago major, P. lanceolata, P. rugelii, P. rhodosperma, P. virginica)

Answer 11

demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, slightly astringent, vulnerary, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, nutritive

Question 12

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

Answer 12

anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, expectorant, vulnerary, diaphoretic, carminative, anti-rheumatic, pectoral, emmenagogue

Question 13

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

Answer 13

analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bitter, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge

Question 14

Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus, R. occidentalis, Rubus spp.)

Answer 14

preparation for labor, dysmenorrhea, mouth sores, diarrhea, leukorrhea, nutrient dense food, astringent, alterative, anti-inflamatory, emmenagogue, stimulant, tonic

Question 15

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)

Answer 15

diuretic, carminative, anthelmintic, antioxidant, aperient, emmenagogue (especially the seeds), galactagogue, hypotensive,

Question 16

Juniper Berries (Juniperus communis)

Answer 16

antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, bitter tonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, stimulant

Question 17

Uva-ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Answer 17

antiseptic, astringent, demulcent, disinfectant, diuretic, tonic

Question 18

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Answer 18

antiseptic, anodyne, antimicrobial, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, inflammatory modulator, relaxing diaphoretic, styptic, vulnerary

Question 19

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Answer 19

aromatic, carminative, anodyne, stimulating nervine, anti-spasmodic, stimulating diaphoretic, diuretic

Question 20

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus, V. olympicum, V. densiflorum, V. virgatum, V. blattaria, V. spp.)

Answer 20

pectoral, demulcent, relaxant, lymphatic, modulates inflammation, possibly antiviral, diuretic

Question 21

Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva)

Answer 21

Anti-inflamatory, astringent (mild), demulcent, diuretic, emolient, expectorant, nervine, nutritive, pectoral, tonic

Question 22

Marshmellow (Althaea officinalis)

Answer 22

demulcent, emollient, expectorant, vulnerary, immunomodulatory, diuretic, nutritive, skin protector, galactagogue, inti-inflammatory

Question 23

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis)

Answer 23

Astringent, demulcent, emollient, hypoglycemic, purgative, vulnerary, vermifuge

Question 24

Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis)

Answer 24

Alterative, antispasmodic, astringent, diaphoretic

Small doses unless you want purgative properties

Question 25

Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Answer 25

anti-inflammatory, antiviral, astringent, styptic, tonic

Question 26

Sheppards Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)

Answer 26

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, hypertensive, stimulating nervine, styptic

Question 27

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis))

Answer 27

aromatic, carminative, circulatory stimulant, hepatic, antimicrobial, stimulating/relaxing nervine, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, stimulant, tonic

Question 28

Elecampane (Inula helenium)

Answer 28

stimulating expectorant, carminative, antimicrobial, diuretic, emmenagogue, vermifuge, alterative, astringent, hypotensive, emmenagogue, diaphoretic,

Question 29

Mouse ear hawkweed (Hieracium pilosella)

Answer 29

antioxidant, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, styptic, tonic