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what results because of stress?

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  • antimicrobial
  • vulnerary
  • anodyne
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what herbal actions are good for stress treatment?

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adaptogen
immunostimulant / immunomodulants
nervines

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caution with regards to stress?

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Infection: stress increases the risk of contracting various infection (e.g.
colds and flus)

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what does an adaptogenic do?

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increases the ability of the body to cope with stress.

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when would one use an adaptogenic?

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stress
fatigue
athletic training
poor immune function
cancer
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what herbs have adaptogenic properties;
steroidal saponins?
phenylpropenes?

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Steroidal saponins
• ginseng
• astragalus
• withania
Phenylpropenes
• rhodiola
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what does an aphrodisiac do?

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helps restore normal sexual function and improves sexual desire.

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when would one use an aphrodisiac?

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erectile dysfunction

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what herb has aphrodisiac properties?

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Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng)

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what herbal action is used to treat erectile dysfunction?

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aphrodisiac

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what herbs are used to treat erectile dysfunction;
botanicals?
specific food?

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Botanicals
• Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng)
• gingko (Ginkgo biloba)
Specific food
• Celery
• Pomegranate juice
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actions of korean ginseng (panax ginseng)?

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tonifies qi and nourishes yang
aphrodisiac
adaptogen
immunomodulator
anticancer
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when would one use korean ginseng?

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  • stress
  • adrenal fatigue
  • exhuastion
  • diabetes mellitus type 2
  • sexual dysfunction
  • impotence
  • chemotherapy and radiation (adjunct)
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phytochemicals of korean ginseng?

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  • Terpenoids

* Steroidal glycosides (ginsenosides)

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cautions regarding korean ginseng?

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Contraindications: Acute infection.
Side effects: Increased blood pressure.
Caution: Use with anticoagulants (e.g. coumadin); may potentiate effects.
Hypertensive patients; monitor BP.
Pregnancy and lactation: Korean ginseng deemed safe.

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Actions of Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)?

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adaptogen
sedative
nootropic
sexual tonic
immunomodulator
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when would one use ashwagandha?

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  • overstimulated states
  • insomnia
  • fatigue
  • nervous exhaustion
  • poor cognition, concentration
  • poor memory
  • erectile dysfunction
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comment on ashwagandha and Ayurvedic medicine?

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Used as an adaptogen in Ayurvedic medicine; however unlike Panax ginseng it is calming rather than stimulating.

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actions of roseroot (rhodiola roasea)?

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adaptogen
sedative
nootropic
antidepressant
anxiolytic
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when would one use roseroot?

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  • stress
  • adrenal fatigue
  • insomnia
  • mood disturbances
  • depression
  • anxiety
  • sexual dysfunction
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phytochemical of rosewood?

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Phenylpropanoid glcyosides (salidoside, rosavin)

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caution regarding rosewood?

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Side effects: Insomnia (rare) if taken in the evening.

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action of licorice (glycyrrhiza glabra)?

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adrenal tonic

adaptogenic (depends on source)

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phytochemical of licorice?

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Triterpenoid saponin (Glycyrrhizin)

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comment on the uniquiness of licorice?
Licorice helps the body cope to stress but through a different mechanism than other adaptogens. • inhibits the conversion of cortisol to cortisone
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what is insomnia?
The inability to fall or stay asleep.
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herbal actions to help treat insomnia?
sedative | hypnotic
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herb to treat insomnia?
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
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what does a nervine do?
Benefits the nervous system and generally is considered to have a calming or nouriousing effect.
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when would one use a nervine?
stress | insomnia
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herbs containing nervine properties?
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) | Roseroot (Rhodiola rosea)
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what does a hypnotic (soporific) do?
induces or promotes sleep.
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when would one use a hypnotic?
insomnia
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herbs that contain hypnotic properties?
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
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Actions of valerian (valeriana officinalis)?
sedative nervine anxiolytic
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when would one use valarian?
insomnia anxiety seisures
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phytochemicals of valerian?
* Sesquiterpenes (valerenic acid) | * Iridoid (valepotriates)
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what does valerian interact with in the body, and what effect does it have?
Interacts with GABA system and some serotonin receptors to have a calming effect.
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caution regarding valerian?
Benzodiazepines - may potentiate their action.
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herbal action useful in treating anxiety?
sedative
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herbs useful for treating anxiety?
Roseroot (Rhodiola rosea) | Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
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what does an anxiolytic do?
Decreases anxiety.
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herb with anxiolytic property?
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
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herbal actions useful to help treat poor cognition?
nootropic adaptogen stimulant
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herbs useful to treat poor cognition?
* Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) | * Roseroot (Rhodiola rosea)
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phytochemicals to treat poor cognition?
triterpenoids steroidal soponins lignans
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What does a nootropic do?
Enhances cognition and memory.
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when would one use a nootropic?
learning | poor memory
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herb containing nootropic properties?
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
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actions of Brahmi (bacopa monnieri)?
``` nootropic nerve tonic nervine neuroprotective adaptogen ```
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when would one use brahmi?
* poor memory * poor concentration * nervous exhaustion * stress
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phytochemical of brahmi?
Triterpenoid saponins (e.g. Bacosides)
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herbal actions useful to treat depression?
antidepressant serotonergic dopanergic MOA inhibitor
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herbs useful to treat depression?
* St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) | * Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
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what does an antidepressant do?
Improves mood and decreases depression.
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when would one use an antidepressant?
depression | low moods
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what do antidepressants do in the body with regard to neurotransmitters? which ones?
Many antidepressants enhance the availability of various neurotramsmitters involved in mood, including: • serotonin • dopamine • GABA
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actions of St. John's Wort (hypericum perforatum?
antidepressant | nervine
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when would one use St. john's wort (hypericum perforatum)?
* depression (mild to severe) * anxiety * nervous exhaustion * neuropathic pain
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phytochemicals in st. john's wort?
* Hyperforin | * Hypericin (anthraquinone-derivative)
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what does hyperforin, phytochemical in st. john's wort, do?
Hyperforin inhibits the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters: norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine and GABA.
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what are actions of shaministic ritual?
entheogen serotonergic anticholinergic dopanergic
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phytochemicals in shaministic ritual?
indole alkaloids
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What is entheogem?
Psychoactive substance typically used in shamanic or spiritual rituals to alter the state of consciousness
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what herbs contain entheogen?
``` San Pedro cactus (Trichocereus pachanoi) Magic mushrooms Ayahuasca Diviners sage Devil's trumpet ```
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what is ayahuasca?
Ayahuasca, also called yage, is a mixture of herbs used widely by indigenous people of the Amazon basin
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actions of ayahuasca?
* entheogen * emetic * laxative * cathartic * purgative
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when would one use ayahuasca?
* Shamanistic rituals * Drug addiction * Depression * Post-traumatic stress disorder
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herbs in ayahuasca?
* Ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) | * Chacruna (Psychotria viridis)
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phytochemicals in ayahuasca?
Indole alkaloids (harmaline, DMT)

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