Upper respiratory system

Question 1

1. Horse radish

Answer 1

Armoracia rusticana
Brassicaceae
Roots

Actions: Anti-catarrhal, antiseptic, circulatory stimulant

Indications:
Catarrh of resp tract (internally and externally)

Contraindications:

• Stomach and intestinal ulcers
• Kidney disorders
• Hyopthyroidism (theoretical - common in brassicaceae family)
• Children <4yrs
• Avoid with thyroxine (theoretical)
• Pregnancy and lactation

Question 2

2. Eyebright

Answer 2

Euphrasia officinalis
Scrophulariaceae
Aerial

Actions:
Astringent, anticatarrhal, mucous membrane tonic, antiinflammatory

Indications:
Catarrah conditions of URT - sinusitis, chronic sneezing, hay fever, middle ear problems, sore throat, catarrhal phase of measles & common cold

Contraindications:
None

Question 3

3. Elder flower

Answer 3

Sambucus nigra
Caprifoliaceae
Flower

Actions:
Diaphoretic, anticatarrhal,

Indications:
Common cold, conditions requiring diaphoresis - fevers, influenza, acute & chronic sinusitis, hay fever, pleurisy, brochitis, sore throat & measles

Contraindications:
None known

Question 4

4. Albizia

Answer 4

Albizia lebbek
Leguminosae
Stem bark

Actions:
Antiallergic, hypocholesterolaemic, antimicrobial

Indications:
Allergic rhinitis, allergic respiratory disorders - asthma, eczema

Contraindications:
None known

Question 5

5. Golden rod

Answer 5

Solidago virgaurea
Compositae
Aerial parts

Actions:
Diaphoretic, antiinflammatory, diuretic, anticatarrhal

Indications:
URT catarrh or inflammation- influenza

Contraindications:
Allergy to Compositae (Asteraceae) amily

Question 6

6. Feverfew

Answer 6

Tanacetum parthenium
Compostitae
Leaf

Actions:
Antiallergic, antiinlfammatory, bitter tonic, anthelmintic, emmenogogue (in high doses)

Indications:
Headache - migrane and tension (prevention & treatment)

Contraindications:
Allergy - Compositae (Asteraceae)
Pregnancy - keep dose to a minimum