Bot Med III Final Flashcards
(55 cards)
1
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Monascus purpureus
A
Red rice yeast CV Mold / fungus Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia Produces statins (lovastatin)
2
Q
Cynara scolymus
A
Artichoke
CV
Rutin
Hyperlipidemia, gout, jaundice
3
Q
Commiphora mukul
A
guggul CV DIABETES Resin Lowers LDL, hyperlipidemia Mucilages, gum
4
Q
Trigonella feonum
A
fenugreek CV DIABETES Seeds Demulcent, galactagogue DM1/2, dyspepsia Careful with hypothyroid Inhibit Fe absorption in large doses
5
Q
Allium sativum
A
garlic CV Essential oil (allicin) Anti-microbial, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, carminative fresh crushed: oxidant action aged oil: antioxidant action
6
Q
Crataegus monogyna
A
hawthorn CV Opening stuck places (leaf / flower) Out of body (bark) Rutin (flowers), OPCs (berries) No cardiac glycosides CHF, angina, milkd HTN
7
Q
Viscum album
A
mistletoe CV Whole plant Sedative, hypotensive CA (iscador), HTN, hypertrophy Berries (toxic)
8
Q
Rauwolfia serpentina
A
indian snakeroot CV LOW DOSE Reserpine Sedative, tranquilizing, vasodilator, depletes catecholamines Mild-severe 1˚ HTN 0.1-0.3 mg reserpine bid/tid 4-8 gtts Parkinson-like sxs in OD
9
Q
Aconitum nap
A
aconite
LOW DOSE
10
Q
Gelsemium sempervirens
A
yellow jasmine
LOW DOSE
11
Q
Atropa belladonna
A
belladonna LOW DOSE Leaf Narcotic, sedative Ulcers / chronic colitis, constipation
12
Q
Bryonia alba
A
bryonia
LOW DOSE
13
Q
Veratrum virde
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white hellebore
LOW DOSE
14
Q
Lobelia inflata
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lobelia
LOW DOSE
15
Q
Salix spp.
A
willow bark ANTI-INFLAMMATORY bark hemostatic, anti-helminthic MS pain No anti-platelet effects Toxic dose > 50 g qd of salicin Tea too strong
16
Q
Harpogophytum procumbens
A
devil’s claw
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Pain dt inflammation, arthritis, myalgia
17
Q
Tanacetum parthenium
A
feverfew
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Migraine prevention
Caution w/ pollen allergy
18
Q
Boswelia serrata
A
frankincense
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Inflammatory jt, bowel inflammation
19
Q
Curcuma longa
A
turmeric ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DERM Rhizome Bitter, astringent, pungent, heating PAF antagonist CA, hyperlipidemia, joint dz
20
Q
Actaea racemosa
A
black cohosh ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FEMALE AT-RISK Root / rhizome Salicylic acid Stuck between 2 worlds / dark / brooding Whiplash, head injuries Fibromyalgia, rheumatism, menopause, hot flashes CI: 1st trimester
21
Q
Zingiber officinale
A
ginger
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Rhizome
Pungent, hot
Choleretic, diaphoretic, carminative, anti-emetic
Prevent motion sickness, n/v of pregnancy
CI w/ anticoagulants
22
Q
Prunus cerasus
A
tart cherry
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Fruit
Anthocyanins
23
Q
Rubus fruiticosus
A
blackberry
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Best antioxidant
24
Q
Rubus occidentalis
A
red raspberry ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FEMALE Big pregnancy herb Uterine tonic Anti-tumor Banned for pregnancy by FDA dt mouse study
25
Euphrasia officinalis
```
eyebright
EENT
AT-RISK
Aerial parts
Eye inflammation
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26
Ephedra sinica
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ma huang
EENT
Stems, branches
Stimulates CNS (similar to EPI)
Hypotension, dec. HR
Chronic use - adrenal fatigue
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27
Urtica dioica
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nettles
EENT
Leaf / stem
Freeze-dried for allergic rhinitis
Fresh tincture - mild effect
Powered herb - nutritional support
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28
Hydrastis canadensis
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goldenseal
EENT
AT-RISK
Berberine
Root
Dries out mucous membranes
No effect on viruses
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29
Verbascum thapsus
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mullein
EENT
Leaf / flowers
Expectorant
If using in ear, check tympanic membrane first
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30
Propolis
bee pollen
EENT
Best dosed w/ honey
31
Lomatium dissectum
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biscuitroom
EENT
AT-RISK
Root
Coumarins
Strongest herbal antibiotic
Don't use long term / high dose
Full body rash possible
```
32
Angelica sinensis
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dong quai
FEMALE
Female tonic, breast health, hot flashes, libido, bladder infx, DUB
Cold, wet, sweet
Steroidal saponins
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33
Asparagus racemosus
shatavari
TONIC
FEMALE
Female tonic
34
Vitex agnus-castus
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chaste berry
FEMALE
Berry
Inc. P, Inc. LH, dec. Prl
PMS, menopause, ovarian cysts, fibroids
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35
Dioscorea villosa
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wild yam
FEMALE
AT-RISK
Root
Hormone precursor, liver remedy
PMS, menopause
Diosgenin
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36
Capsella bursa-pastoris
shepherd's purse
FEMALE
Hemostatic
DUB
37
Virburnum opulus
cramp bark
FEMALE
Menstrual cramps, PMS
38
Viburnum prunifolium
black haw
FEMALE
Mestrual cramps, PMS
39
Beta vulgaris
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beet
CV
NO stimulator (vasodilator)
Anti-platelet
Acute HTN
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40
Taraxacum officinalis
dandelion
| FEMALE
41
Foeniculum vulgare
fennel
FEMALE
Seed, contains anethole
Galactagogue, antispasmodic, phyto-hormone
42
Viola tricolor
wild pansy
| DERM
43
Centella
gotu kola
| DERM
44
Arctium lappa
burdock root
| DERM
45
Ricinus
castor bean
| DERM
46
Hypericum perfolium
st. john's wort
| DERM
47
Panax ginseng
american ginseng
DIABETES
AT-RISK
48
Gymnema sylvestre
gurmar
| DIABETES
49
Momordica charantia
bitter melon
| DIABETES
50
Oat, chia, barley
DIABETES
51
Nopal
prickly pear
| DIABETES
52
Eleutherococcus senticosus
siberian ginseng
| TONIC
53
Polygonum multiform
ho show wu
TONIC
Root
Cooked in black bean broth
54
Schisandra chinensis
schisandra
TONIC
5 flavors
Asthma
55
Withania somnifera
ashwaganda
TONIC
Root ("horse-like")
Dz of aging, male tonic
