Adaptogens Cont.

Question 1

Withania somnifera (Ashwaganda) family

Answer 1

solanaceae

Question 2

Withania somnifera part used

Answer 2

root

Question 3

Withania somnifera energetics

Answer 3

warming, balances Vata and Kapha

Question 4

Withania somnifera actions

Answer 4

Adaptogen
Tonic
Immunomodulator
Anti-inflammatory
Enhances cognition
...

Question 5

Withania somnifera indications

Answer 5

high stress causing fatigue
nervous exhaustion
chronic inflammatory dz
insomnia

Question 6

Withania somnifera contraindicaitons

Answer 6

pregnancy

Question 7

Rhodiola rosea (Golden Root) family

Answer 7

crassulaceae

Question 8

Rhodiola rosea part used

Answer 8

root

Question 9

Rhodiola rosea energetics

Answer 9

astringent

Question 10

Rhodiola rosea actions

Answer 10

adaptogen
decreases fatigue
increases endurance
improves memory
decreased CRPand CK after strenuous exercise
antidepressant

Question 11

Rhodiola rosea indications

Answer 11

fatigue
burn-out from highly stressful situations
altitude sickness
intensive learning
neurasthenia

Question 12

Rhodiola rosea contraindications

Answer 12

can interfere with sleep
bipolar disorder
synergistic effect with TCAs

Question 13

Schisandra chinensis family

Answer 13

magnoliaceae

Question 14

Schisandra chinensis part used

Answer 14

berries

Question 15

Schisandra chinensis energetics

Answer 15

sour, bitter, warm

Question 16

Schisandra chinensis actions

Answer 16

adaptogen
mind tonic
CNS stimulant
sexual tonic
sedative
astringent
hepatoprotective
expectorant
antitussive

Question 17

Schisandra chinensis indications

Answer 17

depression
irritability
forgetfulness 
stress
hepatitis
cirrhosis
coughs
wheezing
SOB

Question 18

Schisandra chinensis contraindications/cautions

Answer 18

Pregnancy

May occasionally cause heartburn

Question 19

Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil) family

Answer 19

lamiaceae

Question 20

Ocimum tenuiflorum part used

Answer 20

root

Question 21

Ocimum tenuiflorum energetics

Answer 21

Rama-neutral
Krishna-clearing & warming
Vana-sweet

Question 22

Ocimum tenuiflorum actions

Answer 22

Adaptogen

Nootropic (memory tonic)

Question 23

Ocimum tenuiflorum contraindications

Answer 23

Mild blood thinning effects

Monitor in diabetic patients due to hypoglycemic effects

Question 24

Ocimum tenuiflorum indications

Answer 24

Adaptogen
Physical/mental performance enhancement
Anti ulcer
Liver proteective
Anti oxidant
Anti inflammatory
Anti diabetic
Relaxing, calming

Question 25

Glycyrrhiza (licorice root) family

Answer 25

fabaceae

Question 26

Glycyrrhiza part used

Answer 26

Rootlets Rhizomes Stolons

Question 27

Glycyrrhiza energetics

Answer 27

Moistening | Sweet

Question 28

Glycyrrhiza actions

Answer 28

``` Adaptogen Harmonizer Synergist Anti-viral Expectorant ... ```

Question 29

Glycyrrhiza contraindications

Answer 29

``` HTN! Hypokalemia pregnancy kidney failure potentiates action of cardiac glycosides ```

Question 30

Glycyrrhiza indications

Answer 30

``` Respiratory conditions requiring expectoration Adrenal insufficiency, Addison's Chronic viral hepatitis HSV UTIs Inflammtory conditions of GI tract PCOS ```

Question 31

Cordyceps sinensis (Caterpillar fungus) part used

Answer 31

fruiting body or mycelium

Question 32

Cordyceps sinensis energetics

Answer 32

sweet, warm

Question 33

Cordyceps sinensis actions

Answer 33

adaptogen immunostimulant anti-tumor ...

Question 34

Cordyceps sinensis indications

Answer 34

Excessive tiredness Persistent cough Impotence Anemia (supports marrow)

Question 35

Cordyceps sinensis contraindications

Answer 35

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