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Week 7: Demulcents Flashcards

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Althea officinalis (Marshmallow)

Family and Energetics

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Family: Malvaceae

Energetics: cool and moist

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Althea officinalis (Marshmallow)

Constituents

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mucilage 25-35%, polysaccharides, flavonoids, phenolic acids, altheacoumarin glycoside, lanosterol, β-sitosterol

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Althea officinalis (Marshmallow)

Actions

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soothing to mucous membranes, stimulates cell regeneration, anti-inflammatory

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Althea officinalis (Marshmallow)

Indications

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inflamed mucous membranes, particularly of the GI tract

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Ulmus spp. – Slippery Elm

Family and Energetics

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Family: Ulmaceae

Energetics: cool and moist

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Ulmus spp. – Slippery Elm

Constituents

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mucilage, soluble and insoluble fibers, phytosterols, tannins

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Ulmus spp. – Slippery Elm

Actions

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demulcent (soothing to mucous membranes), anti-inflammatory, mildly astringent

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Ulmus spp. – Slippery Elm

Indications

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inflamed mucous membranes, particularly of the GI tract

** Herbalists prefer to use althea due to its ability to regenerate quicker (herbs = faster than trees)

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Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice Root)

Family and Energetics

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Family: Fabaceae

Energetics: moistening, soooooo sweet

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Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice Root)

Constituents

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Triterpene saponins 2-15%: mainly glycyrrhizin 2-6% (glycyrrhizic or glycyrrhizinic acid) and its aglycone glycyrrhetinic acid (glycyrrhitic acid ), liquiritic acid, glycyrrhetol, glabrolide, isoglabrlide, licoric acid and phytosterols.Flavonoids and isoflavonoids (yellow color), biotin, beta-sitosterol, liquiritigenin, liquiritin; Coumarins: Liqcoumarin Polysaccharides: Arabinogalactans, Essential oil

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Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice Root)

Actions

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adaptogen, harmonizer, synergist, antiviral, Expectorant, Demulcent/mucoprotective, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-ulcer, Antispasmodic, Mild laxative, Adrenal tonic, Anticariogenic, Flavoring and Moderator

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Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice Root)

CIs

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HTN, hypokalemia, pregnancy (due to phytoestrogen content), kidney failure, potentiates the action of cardiac glycosides

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DGL – Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Study

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aphthous ulcers
used deglycyrrhizinated liquorice (DGL) mouth wash and were followed for two weeks
Fifteen patients experienced 50-75% improvement within one day followed by complete healing of the ulcers by third day.

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Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek)

Family and Energetics

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Family: Fabaceae

Energetics: moist

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Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek)

Constituents

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mucilage, alkaloids – trigonelline, volatile oil, saponins, flavonoids, diosgenin

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Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek)

Actions

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demulcent, carminative, bitter, galactagogue, antidiabetic, oxytocic, anti-inflammatory, nourishing, expectorant

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Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek)

Indications

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dyspepsia, anorexia, diabetes, respiratory infection/irritation, irritated mucous membranes.

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Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Gel)

Family & Energetics

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Family: Aloaceae

Energetics: cool and moist

19
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Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Gel)

Constituents

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many polysaccharides – glucomannan, acemannan; phytosterols, chromones, enzymes, tiny amounts of anthraquinone glycosides

20
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Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Gel)

Actions

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soothing to mucous membranes, vulnerary (burns), anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating

*laxative properties come from the out part of the leaf… not the gel

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Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Gel)

Indications

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Peptic ulcers, IBS, inflamed mucous membranes, burns

22
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Drying

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Citrus Sinensis/auratium
Mahonia
Mentha Piperita

23
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Cooling

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Gentian

Maticaria Recutita

24
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Drying and Cooling

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Mahonia

Mentha Piperita

25
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Moistening

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Trigonella Foenum-Graecum
Althea Officialis
Ulmus Spp
Aloe Vera/Barbadensis

26
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Cooling and Moistening

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Althea Officialis
Ulmus Spp
Aloe Vera/Barbadensis

27
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Warming

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Foeniculum Vulgare
Artemisia Vulgaris
Artemisia Absinthum
Zingiber Officinale
Angelica Archangelica

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