Botanical Medicine and Homeopathic Remedies for Pulmonary Conditions

Question 1

Foeniculum vulgare
(Fennel)
Actions

Answer 1

Actions: Antispasmodic, bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory, carminative, galactagogue, mild bitter

Question 2

Ammi visnaga
(Khella)
actions

Answer 2

Vasodilator, bronchodilator, antitussive, urinary tract antispasmodic

Question 3

Coleus forskoli
Coleus
actions

Answer 3

increases intracellular cAMP which relaxes smooth muscles in the vasculature and bronchial tree.

Question 4

Ephedra sinensis
Ma Huang
Actions

Answer 4

Alpha and beta adrenergic agonist, releases norepinephrine from sympathetic neurons,
decongestant, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, bronchodilator, increases heart rate, diaphoretic, diuretic

Question 5

Lobelia inflata
Puke Weed, Indian Tobacco
Actions

Answer 5

Diffusive, relaxant

Question 6

Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
actions

Answer 6

Expectorant, spasmolytic, antibacterial, bronchodilator, antioxidant

Question 7

Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop
Actions

Answer 7

Actions: Antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, antitussive

Question 8

Ligusticum porter or grayi
Osha Bear Medicine/ Oshala
Actions

Answer 8

Actions: Expectorant, stimulating, warming, anti-microbial, immune stimulating, bitter

Question 9

Inula helenium
Elecampane
Actions

Answer 9

Actions: expectorant, antitussive, diaphoretic, stomachic, antibacterial, bitter

Question 10

Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel
Indications

Answer 10

bronchoconstriction, flatulence, colic, spasmodic GI pains, modulates spasms related to purgative use, asthma

Question 11

Ammi visnaga
Khella
Indication

Answer 11

Asthma, angina pectoris, passage of urinary calculi

Question 12

Coleus forskoli
Coleus
Indication

Answer 12

Asthma, angina, HTN, eye conditions, thyroid conditions, and skin conditions

Question 13

Lobelia inflata
Puke Weed, Indian Tobacco
Indication

Answer 13

asthma, muscle spasm, angina

Question 14

Thymus vulgaris
Thyme
Indications

Answer 14

Indications: Used for infectious respiratory, urinary conditions, bronchitis, whooping cough, and upper respiratory inflammation

Question 15

Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop
Indication

Answer 15

Infectious respiratory and digestive conditions, chronic low-grade fever, rapid and flooding pulse, children

Question 16

Ligusticum porter or grayi
Osha Bear Medicine/ Oshala
Indications

Answer 16

Sore throat, colds, flus, bronchitis, sinus congestion with dull headache,

Question 17

Inula helenium
Elecampane
Indications

Answer 17

Irritating bronchial cough, deep lung conditions, pneumonia, fight off MRSA and M, tuberculosis

Question 18

Grindelia spp.
Gumweed
Actions

Answer 18

antispasmodic, expectorant, hypotensive, bitter

Question 19

Grindelia spp.
Gumweed
Indications

Answer 19

Poison oak or ivy

Question 20

Asclepias tuberosa
Pleurisy Root
Actions

Answer 20

expectorant, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, decreases inflammation

Question 21

Asclepias tuberosa
Pleurisy Root
Indications

Answer 21

Bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, and dry fever states with painful breathing

Question 22

Allium sativum
Garlic
Actions

Answer 22

antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antiparasitic, antifungal, supports immune function, spares lactobacillus, synergist to antibiotic meds

Question 23

Allium sativum
Garlic
Indications

Answer 23

Bronchitis and pneumonia

Question 24

Prunus serotina
Cherry Bark
Actions

Answer 24

Antitussive, expectorant, antispasmodic, nervine, astringent, bitter

Question 25

Prunus serotina Cherry Bark Indications

Answer 25

Spasmodic cough

Question 26

Verbascum Thapsus Mullien Actions

Answer 26

Expectorant, antimicrobial, demulcent, anodyne

Question 27

Verbascum Thapsus Mullien Indications

Answer 27

Dry, hacking coughs or wet, productive coughs (amphoteric)

Question 28

Glycyrrhiza glabra Licorice Root Actions

Answer 28

Demulcent, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-allergenic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator, tonic to lungs, antitussive, antimicrobial

Question 29

Glycyrrhiza glabra Licorice Root Indications

Answer 29

Soothes mucous membranes; bronchitis, lung infections, dyspnea from asthma, COPD

Question 30

Tussilago farfara Coltsfoot Actions

Answer 30

Diffusive expectorant, sedative, antispasmodic, demulcent, CV stimulant

Question 31

Tussilago farfara Coltsfoot Indications

Answer 31

Dry, spasmodic cough, chronic lung diseases such as emphysema, recovery from smoking

Question 32

Marubium vulgare Horehound Actions

Answer 32

Stimulating expectorant, bitter, diaphoretic/diuretic

Question 33

Marubium vulgare Horehound Indication

Answer 33

Copious discharge of mucus in the lungs and laryngitis

Question 34

Pelargonium sidoides Umckalaobo Actions

Answer 34

Immunomodulatory, antiviral, antibacterial

Question 35

Pelargonium sidoides Umckalaobo Indications

Answer 35

Bronchitis, common cold

Question 36

Hedera helix Ivy Actions

Answer 36

Mucolytic, spasmolytic, bronchodilatory, anti-inflammatory

Question 37

Hedera helix Ivy Indications

Answer 37

Inflammatory conditions of the lung, spasmodic cough, bronchitis, asthma, COPD

Question 38

Marubium vulgare Horehound Caution/Contraindication

Answer 38

Caution: large doses will cause diarrhea due to overstimulation of GI secretions and motility (bitter)

Question 39

Asclepias tuberosa Pleurisy Root Cautions/Contraindication

Answer 39

Cautions: cardiac conditions due to cardiac glycosides in it Pregnancy

Question 40

Grindelia spp. Gumweed Cautions/Contraindication

Answer 40

Irritating to kidney in high doses, kidney disease, or severe cardiovascular disease

Question 41

Hyssopus officinalis Hyssop Cautions/Contraindication

Answer 41

Essential oil ingested can cause seizures | Pregnancy

Question 42

Thymus vulgaris Thyme Cautions/Contraindication

Answer 42

Essential oil can cause abdominal pain and temporary collapse Pregnancy

Question 43

Lobelia inflata Puke Weed, Indian Tobacco Cautions/Contraindication

Answer 43

Overdose causes vomiting

Question 44

Ephedra sinensis Ma Huang Cautions/Contraindication

Answer 44

Death due to overdose

Question 45

Ammi visnaga Khella Cautions/Contraindication

Answer 45

Pregnancy

Question 46

Lachesis

Answer 46

Left-sided complaints Chatty and talk to much about themselves Intense emotions: jealousy, anger, suspicion, Worse: pressure, things round their neck, heat, sleep, at night, first waking, after discharge Discharge: outpouring of energy, talking, bleeding, emotions, excessive amounts Bloated, fullness, cyanosis DDx: asthma, coronary artery dx, cardiomyopathy endocarditis, palpation, valvular dx, pericardial effusion, sepsis, menopause

Question 47

Naja

Answer 47

Left-sided complaints Emotional state: Dwells on unimportant or minor things, rumination, feeling of failure, flighty, anxiety, likable, restless, has good intentions but things don’t turn out okay Worse: night, pressure, talking or walking Heart is beating but not working, suffocating feeling DDX: Sciatic nerve entrapment neurological complaints with palpitation Valvular defects with palpitations

Question 48

Brothrops

Answer 48

Emotional state: closed off, depressed, lack interest, rigidity, stubbornness, Aphasias: not being able to say a word ``` DDx: HTN or diabetes with eye bleeding Stroke Clotting disorder Surgery with aphasia after ```

Question 49

Phosphorus

Answer 49

Bleeding is bright red Cold descend to the lungs, throat and chest are weak spots Emotional state: open, bubbly, gullible, excitable but then move into a state where they are weakened and closed off DDx: Asthma Palpitation Bronchitis and pneumonia

Question 50

Lobelia inflata

Answer 50

Severe anxiety compared to condition severity Lung sounds are normal but pt is panicked DDx: Asthma that comes on suddenly with sweating, nausea, vomiting SOB on exertion

Question 51

Sambucas Nigra

Answer 51

Sx in the middle of the night, with cyanosis, and sweating Nasal congestion that prevents breathing causing bluish color DDx: Asthma at night and sweating Upper respiratory tract and nose

Question 52

Dulcamara

Answer 52

Respiratory complaints that are brought on or worsened with cold or damp weather Respiratory probs alternating with skin problems

Question 53

Ipecacuanha

Answer 53

Stridor Sx happen at the same time Suffocated and gagging with cough insistent then feel nauseous from cough Hemorrhage with other sx: cough, Better: open air, sitting up, coughing up something Worse: warm room, early evening Vomiting doesn’t help Face stiffnes up when they cough and it turns red or blue DDx: respiratory issues with nausea and vomiting Asthma Asthmatic bronchitis

Question 54

Spongia Tosta

Answer 54

Dry, tickling cough Palpitation Clearing throat Hoarseness, sore throat Worse: at night before 12pm, worse cold Cough when looking up or touching the throat Better: cough better eating or drinking warm things Dry cough that arises from the pit of the throat that sounds like a seal bark or saw going through wood DDx: Asthma Acute cough Cardiovascular disease with dry cough

Question 55

Arsenicum album

Answer 55

Better: Sitting upright, ailments better with cold Worse: 12-2AM, cold Fear: Health anxiety, death Insecure, vulnerable, restless Asthma, chest pain, CHF, bronchitis, lung disorders Chilly Remedy to ease anxiety of death (while dying)