vulneraries

Question 1

what is a vulnerary?

Answer 1

agent that helps tissue heal
used for lacerations, abrasions, ulcers, burns or inflamed or disrupted tissue

many, not all, can be used externally and internally

Question 2

Calendula officinalis

Answer 2

actions: vulnerary, anti inflammatory (very), diuretic, antiseptic
indications: can be used topically or internally - lacerations, abrasions, excoriations, ulcers (GI, interstitial cystitis, etc.), eczema, rashes

Question 3

Echinacea spp.

Answer 3

actions: immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, anti microbial, stimulates leukocytes, inhibits hyaluronidase, enhances phagocytosis, lymphagogue, vulnerary
indications: infection, sepsis, pharyngitis, snake bites, ulcers

eclectics say- stimulant and tonic to circulation

Question 4

Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola

Answer 4

nutritive with nervine properties, known tropic agent, improves memory and cognition
some of the best studies are on its effect on venous insufficiency, reducing scarring and helps wounds close faster, helps in all phases of wound repair

actions: nutritive, vulnerary, nervine, anti inflammatory, circulatory tonic, alterative, decreases excessive scarring, hepatoprotective
indications: chronic venous insufficiency, memory and cognitive support, anxiety, scleroderma, longevity

Question 5

Hypericum perforatum- St. John’s Wort

Answer 5

nervine, trophorestorative for nervous system
particularly indicated for burns, topically

actions: anti inflammatory, anti depressant, anti spasmodic, anti viral, astringent, detoxifying, nervine, vulnerary, sedative
indications: wound healing, mild-moderate depression, neuralgia, nerve injury

Question 6

Stellaria media- Chickweed

Answer 6

cooling and demulcent vulnerary

actions: nutritive, vulnerary, demulcent
indications: lacerations, abrasions, excoriations, ulcers, eczema, rashes, burns

Question 7

plantago spp.

Answer 7

actions: nutritive, vulnerary, anti inflammatory, demulcent
indications: lacerations, abrasions, excoriations, ulcers, eczema, rashes, burns, used to soothe insect bites and bee and wasp stings, also used to draw out splinters

Question 8

Matricaria recutita- Chamomile

Answer 8

actions: nervine, anxiolytic, antidepressant, stomachic, vulnerary
indications: nervousnes, impatience, discontent, insomnia, particularly useful in children

Question 9

Aloe vera

Answer 9

actions: soothing to mucous membranes, vulnerary, antiinflammatory, immunomodulating
indications: peptic ulcers, IBS, inflamed mucous membranes, burns

Question 10

Arnica spp.

Answer 10

actions: stimulates circulation and macrophage activity, helps resolve edema and ecchymosis
indications: tissue trauma, sprains, strains, bruises, arthritic joints

specific uses and indications: muscular soreness and pain from strains or over exertion

Question 11

Symphytum officinale- Comfrey

Answer 11

actions: vulnerary, reduces edema
indication: sprains and fractures
contraindications: avoid internally