Wk 2: Cold & coughs Flashcards
Activates the IS to fight infection?
Immunostimulant
Induces sweating?
Diaphoretic
Soothes & relieves coughs?
Antitussive
Relaxes smooth muscle?
Antispasmodic
Liquifies respiratory secretions to facilitate the expulsion of phlegm & mucous?
Expectorant
Helps to break down mucous & loosen thick bronchial secretions?
Mucolytic
Soothes irritated mucous membranes?
Demulcent
Destroys/ inhibits the growth or microorganisms
Anti-microbial
Prevents microorganisms from attaching & thus, infecting the cells of mucous membrane
Anti-adherance
Recudes fever
Antipyretic
Promotes proper functioning of lymphatic system?
Lymphatic
Panax ginseng?
Asian/ Korean ginseng
Panax quinquefolius?
Canadian gingseng
Herb with these main indications?
Stress
Fatigue
Cold & flu treatment
Low immunity
Ginseng
Herb with these main actions?
Adaptogen
Immunostimulant + immunomodulator
Antiviral
Aphrodisiac
Ginseng
Ginseng safety?
Caution: high blood pressure
Korean ginseng is considered safe for pregnancy & lactation
Which herb has shown in research reduction in repeated colds & flu?
Ginseng
Eleutherococcus senticosus?
Siberian Ginseng
Herb with these main indications?
Stress
Fatigue
Cold & flu treatment + prevention
Siberian ginseng (eleuthro)
Herb with these main actions?
Adaptogen
Immunostimulant + immunomodulator
Antiviral
Siberian ginseng
Siberian ginseng safety?
Caution: high blood pressure
Pregnancy & lactation → likely safe
Which herb was shown antiviral against rhinovirus in combo with andrographis to reduce duration & severity of URTI (& be more effective than echinacea)?
Siberian ginseng
Andrographis paniculata?
Andrographis
Which herb main indications?
Colds
Colitis & infectious diarrhea
Liver disease
Autoimmune disease (MS & rheumatoid arthritis)
Andrographis
Which herb main actions?
Immunomodulator
Antimicrobial
Bitter
Anti-inflammatory
Emmenogogue
Andrographis
Andrographis safety?
Contraindications: Gastritis & stomach ulcers, obstructed gallbladder
Side effects: GI irritation → nausea, vomiting + diarrhea
Pregnant & lactation → NOT recommended (unknown)
Which herb has been shown to be effective in reducing URTI symptoms & duration?
Andrographis
Sambucus nigra
Elderflower (European)
Sambucus canadensis?
Elderflower (Canadian)
Which herb main indication?
Cold & flu
elderflower
Which herb main actions?
Diaphoretic
Antiviral
Antiadherence
Anti-rheumatic
Diuretic
Antiinflammatory
Elderflower
Elderflower safety?
Flower & berries are safe
Leaf, bark & unripe fruit are TOXIC → severe vomiting & diarrhea but heat will destroy
Pregnancy & lactation are unknown
Which herb significantly reduced duration of URTI symptoms?
Elderberry
Header helix
English Ivy Leaf
Main indications:
Cough
Acute & chronic respiratory inflammation & phlegm
Hedera helix(english ivy)
Main actions:
Expectorant
Antitussive
Antispasmodic
Antimicrobial
Hedera helix (English ivy leaf)
English ivy leaf safety?
Generally safe
Toxicity - ↑ amounts → irritation of GI tract → nausea/ vomiting
Pregnancy & lactation - safe short term
Which herb is an effective & safe treatment of cough due to URTI & bronchitis?
English ivy leaf (hedera helix)
Glycyrrhiza glabra?
Glycyrrhize uralensis?
European licorice
Chinese licorice
Main Indications:
Respiratory tract infections (cough, sore throat)
Inflammation of GI tract (gastritis, ulcers)
Hepatitis & cirrhosis of liver
Adrenal Fatigue
Licorice
Main actions:
Anti-spasmodic
Expectorant
Antimicrobial (antiviral)
Demulcent (indirect)
adrenal tonic
Anti-ulcer
Hepatoprotective
Licorice
Licorice safety?
Contrainidications: ↑ blood pressure, b/c its a hypertensive & can raise blood pressure
Caution: with medications of cardiovascular system. Can cause K+ loss.
Pregnancy & lactation: may be unsafe
Which herb showed anti-viral activity but not human trials.
Licorice
Althaea officials
Marshmallow
Main indications:
Inflamed mucous membranes:
- Respiraoty tract infections (cough, sore throat)
- inflammation of the GI tract
- Urinary tract
Marshmallow
Main actions:
- demulcent
- Antitussive
marshmallow
Marshmallow safety?
Side effect: non none → very safe
Drugs → may delay absorption
Pregnancy & lactation → unknown
Which herb was shown to reduce cough but work better in combos?
Marshmallow
Eucalyptus glubulus
Eucalyptus
Main indications?
Respiratory tract infections
GI tract spasms
Eucalyptus
Main actions:
Antitussive
Expectorant
Antimicrobial
Carminative
Eucalyptus
Which herb reduces cough (antitussive) and found to be antimicrobial but better for steam inhalations?
Eucalyptus
