Wk 1: strep throat Flashcards
Hydrastis canadensis
Goldenseal
3 types of echinacea?
Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea pallida
Commiphora myrrha?
Myrrh
Phytolacca americana
Pokeweed
Usnea barbata?
Usnea
Allium sativum?
Garlic
Thymus vulgaris?
Thyme
King of the mucous membranes inflammation & infections?
Goldenseal
Immunostimulant indicated for strep throat, common cold, flu, URIs, candida + UTIs?
Echinacea
Herb indicated for tonsillitis & gingivitis?
Myrrh
Herb indicated for lymphadenopathy?
Pokeweed (phytolacca americana)
Echinacea purpurea (purple cornflower) indications?
colds, chronic URIs + UTIs
Echinacea pallida (pale purple coneflower) indications?
influenza like infections
Echinacea angustifolia (narrow-leaved purple coneflower) indications?
lack of clinical trials
Goldenseal safety?
CI: Gastritis & stomach ulcers, obstructed gallbladder
SE: May cause GI irritation → nausea, vomitting & diarrhea
Preg. & lactation = UNSAFE