Week 3

Question 1

what are the effects (7) of bitters on the function of the GI tract?

Answer 1

stimulate production of saliva
stimulate digestive processes through vagal effects
increases Ghrelin which increases hunger and the cycle of satiety
increases CCK, which increases bile and pancreatic juice secretion
stimulates motility
anti-inflammatory agent of the GI tract
proliferation of mucosal cells

Question 2

what type of compound are the bitter principles in Gentiana lutea?

Answer 2

secoiridoid glycosides

also have cooling effects.

Question 3

what type of compound is, in large part, responsible for the antispasmodic action of carminative herbs

Answer 3

volatile oils

Question 4

what purpose do astringent herbs serve? what are some examples of conditions treated with astringent herbs?

Answer 4

conditions treated with astringent herbs:

• dyspepsia
• intestinal atrophy
• hypocholrhydria
• malabsorption

Question 5

what purpose do demulcent herbs serve? what are some examples of conditions treated with demulcent herbs?

Answer 5

purpose - soothe the mucus membranes, stimulates cell regeneration, anti-inflammatory

Question 6

what are the major indications for the use of gentiana lutea?

Answer 6

quintessential digestive bitter

dyspepsia, weak GI, hypochlorhydria, malabsorption

Question 7

what are the major indications for the use of zingiber officinale

Answer 7

antiemetic

carminative, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, GI enzymatic activity increases.

Question 8

what are the major indications for the use of foeniculum vulgare

Answer 8

antispasmotic, anti-inflammatory
carminative
galactagogue
bitter

Question 9

what are the major indications for the use of citrus sinensis/aurantium

Answer 9

classically used as a bitter tonic for dyspepsia and loss of appetite

d-limonene - essential oil - used in tx of gall stones
furanocoumarins - bergapten - photosensitizing

Question 10

what are the major indications for matricaria recutita?

Answer 10

nervous system - subdues nervous irritability, issues with dentition
GI - relieves irritation

Question 11

what are the major indications of the use of geranium maculatum?

Answer 11

use for lack of tone in GI tract

Question 12

what are the major indications of the use of rumex crispus?

Answer 12

great for the GI mucusa

Question 13

what are the major indications for the use of zingiber officinale

Answer 13

antiemetic

digestive carminative, draws digestive heat to the core.

Question 14

what are the major indications for the use of zingiber officinale

Answer 14

antiemetic (nausea)

digestive carminative, draws digestive heat to the core.