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Wk 3: Dermatology Flashcards

1
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Key actions? (3)

A

Alterative
Hepatic
Laxative

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2
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Arcticum Lappa?

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Burdock

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3
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Berberis vulgaris?

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Barberry

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4
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Coptis sinensis

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Coptis, golden thread

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5
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Rumex Crispus

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Yellowdock

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6
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Glycyrrhiza glabra

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Licorice

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7
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Trifolium pretense

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Red clover

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8
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Excellent alterative?

A

Arctium lappa (burdock)

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9
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Artium lappa safety?

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Safe + nutritious

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10
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Berberis vulgaris safety?

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Stong bitter avoid during pregnancy/lactation

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11
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Excellent hepatic + potent anti-microbial?

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Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)

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12
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Strong & bitter herb used for skin conditions characterized by inflammation?

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Coptis chinensis (Goldenthread)

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13
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Coptis chinensis safety?

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Non-toxic but strongly bitter
Avoid during pregnancy/lactation
Not generally used for more than 3 wks consecutively

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14
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One of the best blood purifiers? Also strong & effective alternative, useful in binding blood

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Rumex Crispus (yellowdock)

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15
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Rumex Crispus safety?

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Do not eat fresh
Stimulating laxative

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16
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-useful alterative → female endocrine conditions (acne, irregular menses)
- contains phytoestrogens
- Show some benefit for hot flashes (menopause)

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Trifolium pratense (red clover)

17
Q

Trifolium pretense safety?

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May interact with anti-coagulants

18
Q

Stimulating laxatives (2)?

A

Yellowdock
Rheum palmatrum

19
Q

key tx principals (3)?

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  1. herbs are cold & bitter
  2. The stronger the presentation the stronger the required tx
  3. if there constipation get the bowels going
20
Q

What can be used to round out formulas to minimize digestive effects?

A

ginger or cinnamon

21
Q

Main actions:
Alterative
Hepatic
Mild laxative
Mild adaptogen

A

burdock

22
Q

Indications:
Hepatic congestion
Sluggish bowels
Acne, eczema + other skin conditions
IBS
type II diabetes
Nausea

A

burdock

23
Q

Main actions:
Hepatic
Cholagogue
Antimicrobial
Bitter
Anti-inflammatory
Alterative
Endocrine modulator (insulin)

A

Barberry

24
Q

Main indications:
General infections
GI infections
Hepatic or gallbladder conditions
Constipation
Type II diabetes
PCOS
Any inflammatory skin condition

A

Barberry

25
Q

Main Actions:
Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Hepatic
Bitter

A

Coptis

26
Q

Main Indications:
Chronic/ acute skin characterized by inflammation
Acute GI infections
Chronic sinusitis
Hepatitis

A

Coptis

27
Q

Main actions:
Adaptogen (adrenals)
Anti-inflammatory
Demulcent
Antiviral
Hypertensive
Laxative (high doses)

A

Licorice

28
Q

Main indications:
Ongoing stress
Hypotension
Asthma
Eczema
Chronic/ Acute bronchitis
Emphysema
URTI, post viral cough
Stomach ulcers

A

Licorice

29
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Main actions:
Alterative
Laxative
Hepatic
Astringent
Mild adaptogen

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Rumex crispus (yellow dock)

30
Q

Main Indications:
Chronic skin infections
Constipation
Convalescence

A

Rumex crispus (yellow dock)

31
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Main actions:
Alterative
Lymphatic
Mild female endocrine modulator (phytoestrogen)
Mild diuretic
Mild anti-inflammatory

A

Red clover

32
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Main Indications:
Skin conditions
PCOS
irregular menses
Menopausal hot flashes

A

Red clover

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