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Week 5 Flashcards

1
Q

What molecules give demulcents a mucilagenous quality?

A

Complex polysaccharides

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2
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Major effects of mucilage rich herbs

A 
Lower bowel transit time
absorb toxins
protect from acidity
regulate flora
relaxes & soothes, vulnerary
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3
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What is a demulcent called, applied externally?

A

Emollient

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4
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Indications for demulcents

A 
Inflammation
irritation
redness/swelling
Dryness with respiration of digestion
ulcers
bleeding with irritation
atrophy, bloating, constipation
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5
Q

Cinnamon scientific name & family

A

Cinnamomum spp. Lauraceae.

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6
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Cinnamomum parts used

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Inner bark

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7
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Cinnamomum constituents

A 
Volatile oil - cinnamic aldehyde, eugenol
Tannin
Sugar (mannitol)
Phenolic acids
Mucilage
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8
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Cinnamomum actions

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Hemostatic (especially obstetrical hemorrhage)
Gastric stimulant
Laxative in Lg dose
Carminative
*Astringent*
Germicidal
Flavoring
Diaphoretic
Hypoglycemic (lowers glucose)
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9
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Cinnamomum indications

A 
Passive hemorrhage of uterus
Aids action of ergot
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Cramping
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10
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Cinnamomum contraindications

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Can cause diarrhea and cause HTN in some sensitive individuals
Hypoglycemic individuals
Essential oil toxic in large amounts

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11
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What should you combine Cinnamomum with for uterine bleeding?

A

Achillea m, Caullophyllum t

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12
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Ulmus fulva common name and family

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Slippery Elm, Ulmaceae

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13
Q

Ulmus fulva parts used, and how should it be kept for use?

A

inner bark (cambium) (does not tincture well - keep in dry form)

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14
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Ulmus fulva constituents

A 
**Mucilage** mainly
Starch
sugar
tannin
Ca, Iodine, Br
Amino acids
Trace Mn & Zn
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15
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Ulmus fulva indications

A 
Gastritis & ulcers
Pharyngitis
Coughs/Pleurisy
Vaginitis
Diarrhea
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16
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Ulmus fulva actions

A

*Great demulcent
*Nutritive
Minor astringent
Vulnerary
Expectorant
Diuretic

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17
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What should you never combine mucilaginous herbs with, lest the mucilages precipitate out??

A

Tannin-rich herbs

18
Q

Indications for Baster formula B, dosing

A 
Bowel infxn
Ulcerations with bleeding
IBS, UC
Diverticulitis
2 capsules TID acute
19
Q

Althea officinalis common name and family

A

Marshmallow

20
Q

Althea officinalis actions

A

Carminative
Promotes digestion
decrease flatulence

21
Q

Carminative actions

A

Soothing gut wall
Ease pains
reduce gas

22
Q

Carminative contraindications

A

GERD, decrease LES pressure

Essential oil high dose in Ki dz

23
Q

Zingiber officinale common name

A

Ginger

24
Q

Zingiber officinale parts used

A

rhizome fresh/dried

25
Q

Zingiber officinale taste

A

pungent/hot

26
Q

Zingiber officinale constituents

A

*Essential oil
*Oleo-resins (Pungent principles: mostly *gingerols, *shogaols)
Starch
Protein
Fat

27
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Zingiber officinale actions

A 
Chloretic
GI Stim / General stim
Anti-inflamm
Diaphoretic
Rubefacient
Carminative, anti-emetic
Expectorant
Analgesic
28
Q

Zingiber officinale indications

A 
Prevent motion sickness/nausea
N/V of pregnancy
Dyspepsia, gas bloating
Fever
Arthritis, inflammation
29
Q

Which carminative has COX-2 inhibitors, making it a reducer of platelet aggregation and pain reliever?

A

Zingiber officinale

30
Q

Zingiber officinale - small vs high dose for 5LOX vs COX-2 inhibition?

A

Small for 5LOX

High for COX2

31
Q

Zingiber officinale drug interactions

A

anti-coagulants like warfarin

32
Q

Peppermint name & energetic

A

Mentha piperita, cooling/drying

33
Q

Mentha piperita parts used

A

Aerial parts, herb

34
Q

Mentha piperita constituents

A

*Menthol
*Menthone
*Menthyl
acetate, neomenthol, isomenthone, menthofurane
Limonene, pulegone, pinene, trans-sabinene
Caffeic acid
Flavonoids
Flavone
Tannins

35
Q

Mentha piperita actions

A

*Anti-spasmodic
*Carminative
*Stimulant
Chlagogue, chloretic, disinfectant, diaphoretic, external analgesic, stomachic, condiment

36
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Mentha piperita indications

A

*Intestinal colic
*N/V
flatulence
IBS
dyspepsia
Discomfort of pregnancy
Pruritus of skin - great as essential oil

37
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Mentha piperita contraindications

A

GERD

Faces of infants, small children

38
Q

Spearmint scientific name

A

Mentha spicata

39
Q

Which mint is more anesthetic on gastric mucosa, Menthe piperita or spicata?

A

Piperita

40
Q

Which mint is more soothing and acceptable to the stomach, piperita or spicata? What may it not be as helpful with as the other?

A

Spicata. Not as helpful with spasmodic conditions as piperita.

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