Vulneraries Flashcards
1
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Vulnerary
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Tissue healing: skin, internal tissues, increases cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, collagen formation, tensile strength
2
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Calendula officinalis
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- Calendula
- Anti-inflammatory, anti-septic
- Diuretic
- Lacerations, abrasions, excoriations, ulcers, rashes, eczema
- Inhibits COX-2 and prostagladins
3
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Centella asiatica
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- Gotu kola
- Anti-oxidant
- Decreases scarring
- SCLERODERMA
4
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Matricaria recutitia
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-German chamomile
5
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Symphytum officinalis
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- Comfrey
- Reduces edema
- Sprains and strains
- TOPICAL use only
- TOXIC internally
6
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Aloe spp.
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- Aloe
- Soothes
7
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Echinacea spp.
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- Echinacea
- Inhibits hyaluronidase
- Infections, snake bites, ulcers
8
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Hypericum perforatum
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- St. John’s wort
- Burns
9
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Stellaria media
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- Chickweed
- All-around vulnerary
- Anti-fungal
10
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Plantago spp.
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- Plantain
- Draws out toxins, splinters, etc.
- Insect bites, stings, wounds with debris
11
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Arnica spp.
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- Arnica
- Sprains, strains, bruises w/o broken skin
- TOXIC in higher doses
- C/I: RA
