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Wk 2: URTI-common cold Flashcards

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Baptisa Tinctoria?

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Wild indigo

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Zingiber Officinale

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Ginger

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Indicated in acute infection w/ excessive mucous production associated w/ laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis + sinusitis

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Baptisa Tinctoria, wild indigo

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Baptisa Tinctoria Safety?

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Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, hypersalivation, tachypnea, respiratory paralysis w/ toxic doses internally

CI in long term use/ high doses, pregnancy & lactation

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Which herb is shown to substantially ↓ time to improvement in common cold in combo w/ Echinacea + Thuja?

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Baptisa Tinctoria (wild indigo)

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Which herb has glycoproteins & polysaccharides that ↑ # WBC’s + improve endogenous defence mechanisms

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Baptisa Tinctoria (wild indigo)

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Which herb stimulates lymphocyte DNA synthesis + antibody production

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Baptisa Tinctoria (wild indigo)

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Echinacea safety?

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Nausea, throat irritation, skin irritation

Caution: Asteraceae allergy

Selectively modulates CYP 3A4 substrates - potential for interactions

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Which herb when used preventatively, shows a 10-20% relative risk reduction for common cold

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Echinecea

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Which herb:
- Polysaccharides, alkyl amides & caffeic acid derivatives active immune responses via enhanced granulocyte chemotaxis, macrophage phagocytosis & ↑ levels of TNF, IL-1, Ig binding & neutrophils
- Caffeic acid esters stabilize mucosal connective tissue against pathogen invasion & repair tissue damage via inhibition of hyaluronidase

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Echinacea

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Zingiber Officiale Safety?

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Caution: Ulcers, GERD, gallstones, kidney disease, bleeding disorders & sensitive stomachs

Additive effect w/ anticoagulant medication

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12
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Which herb has oleoresins help reduce pain, suppress coughing & modulate fever

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ginger

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13
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Which herb has sesquiterpenes →antiviral effects against rhinoviruses & RSV by inhibiting viral attachment & inoculation

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ginger

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Which herb when fresh may stimulate mucosal cells to secrete INF-β to counter viral infection

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ginger

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15
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long term adaptogens & deep immune tonics to support HPA axis & strengthen IS to prevent recurrence & recover from convalescence (4)?

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  • Astragalus membranaceus
  • Schisandra chinensis
  • Panax ginseng
  • Medicinal mushrooms (Reishi, Chana, Cordyceps)
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16
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Herb with these main actions?
Lymphatic
Antimicrobial
Immune stimulant
anti-catarrhal

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Baptisa Tinctoria (Wild indigo)

17
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Which herb with these main actions?
Antimicrobial
Immunomodulator
Immunestimulant
Antiinflammatory
Diaphoretic
Lymphatic
Vulnerary
Anti-catarrhal

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Echinacea

18
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Which herb with these main actions?
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-microbial
Diaphoretic
Carminative
Anti-spasmodic

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Ginger

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