Wk 3: Dermatology Flashcards
Key actions? (3)
Alterative
Hepatic
Laxative
Arcticum Lappa?
Burdock
Berberis vulgaris?
Barberry
Coptis sinensis
Coptis, golden thread
Rumex Crispus
Yellowdock
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice
Trifolium pretense
Red clover
Excellent alterative?
Arctium lappa (burdock)
Artium lappa safety?
Safe + nutritious
Berberis vulgaris safety?
Stong bitter avoid during pregnancy/lactation
Excellent hepatic + potent anti-microbial?
Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
Strong & bitter herb used for skin conditions characterized by inflammation?
Coptis chinensis (Goldenthread)
Coptis chinensis safety?
Non-toxic but strongly bitter
Avoid during pregnancy/lactation
Not generally used for more than 3 wks consecutively
One of the best blood purifiers? Also strong & effective alternative, useful in binding blood
Rumex Crispus (yellowdock)
Rumex Crispus safety?
Do not eat fresh
Stimulating laxative
-useful alterative → female endocrine conditions (acne, irregular menses)
- contains phytoestrogens
- Show some benefit for hot flashes (menopause)
Trifolium pratense (red clover)
Trifolium pretense safety?
May interact with anti-coagulants
Stimulating laxatives (2)?
Yellowdock
Rheum palmatrum
key tx principals (3)?
- herbs are cold & bitter
- The stronger the presentation the stronger the required tx
- if there constipation get the bowels going
What can be used to round out formulas to minimize digestive effects?
ginger or cinnamon
Main actions:
Alterative
Hepatic
Mild laxative
Mild adaptogen
burdock
Indications:
Hepatic congestion
Sluggish bowels
Acne, eczema + other skin conditions
IBS
type II diabetes
Nausea
burdock
Main actions:
Hepatic
Cholagogue
Antimicrobial
Bitter
Anti-inflammatory
Alterative
Endocrine modulator (insulin)
Barberry
Main indications:
General infections
GI infections
Hepatic or gallbladder conditions
Constipation
Type II diabetes
PCOS
Any inflammatory skin condition
Barberry
Main Actions:
Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Hepatic
Bitter
Coptis
Main Indications:
Chronic/ acute skin characterized by inflammation
Acute GI infections
Chronic sinusitis
Hepatitis
Coptis
Main actions:
Adaptogen (adrenals)
Anti-inflammatory
Demulcent
Antiviral
Hypertensive
Laxative (high doses)
Licorice
Main indications:
Ongoing stress
Hypotension
Asthma
Eczema
Chronic/ Acute bronchitis
Emphysema
URTI, post viral cough
Stomach ulcers
Licorice
Main actions:
Alterative
Laxative
Hepatic
Astringent
Mild adaptogen
Rumex crispus (yellow dock)
Main Indications:
Chronic skin infections
Constipation
Convalescence
Rumex crispus (yellow dock)
Main actions:
Alterative
Lymphatic
Mild female endocrine modulator (phytoestrogen)
Mild diuretic
Mild anti-inflammatory
Red clover
Main Indications:
Skin conditions
PCOS
irregular menses
Menopausal hot flashes
Red clover
