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Botanicals (61-99) Flashcards

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Urtica dioica - root

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A/I: BPH

SE/T: None

CI: None

Intx: None

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Usnea barbata - thallus

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A: AM, AF

I: infections in general and TB

SE/T: hepatotoxic from isolated usnic acid

CI: None

Intx: None

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Vaccinium myrtillus - fruit

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A: venotonic and anti-adhesion (similar to cranberry)

I: capillary fragility, varicosity, hemorrhoids, UTI, gastroenteritis, diabetic retinopathy

SE/T/CI: fresh fruit in excess = diarrhea

Intx: can interfere with absorption of drugs if taken at same time

Intx: None

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Vaccinium myrtillus - leaf

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A/I: anti-diabetic

SE/T/CI: long term = liver damage

Intx: None

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Zingiber officinale - rhizome

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A: aromatic digestive stimulant, carminative, anti-emetic, AO, anti-parasitic, anti-viral, etc etc

I: anti-atheroschlerosis, N/V
*parasites
*any inflammatory condition
*any GI condition that needs stimulation

frequently added to formulas as synergizer and circulatory stimulant

SE/T: None

CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis

Intx: increased gut motility = decreased absorption

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Viburnum opulus and prunifolium - bark

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A: spasmolytic, emmenagogue (stimulate blood flow to pelvis), nervine

I: muscle spasms anywhere, PMS sxx, menstrual sx, relaxes uterers

SE/T: None

CI: None

Intx: None

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Vinca major/minor - aerial

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A: circulatory stimulant and astringent

I: menstrual sx - menorrhagia, metorrhagia
*poor memory, mild bleeding, HA

SE/T: High dosages can decrease achilles tendon reflexes and paresthesias - will return in a few months

CI: Pregnancy, Constipation, Hypotension

Intx: None

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Viscum album and flavescens - leaf

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A: Anti - HTN, modulates immunity

I: HTN, HIV/AIDS/Cancer (SubQ injection)

SE/T: None at therapeutic dosage (safe)

OD = convulsions, anemia, hemorrhage, liver damage, thymus damage, death

CI: P/L - LOW DOSE HERB

Intx: None

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Datura stramonium - leaf

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A: blocks acetylcholine receptors = SM relaxation (spasmolytic) and inhibits secretions and is an analgesic

I: sx relief of asthma, tremors

SE/T: pupil dilation, tachycardia, confusion, hyperventilation, hallucination, dysphagia, convulsion, coma

ONLY USE SHORT TERM AND LOW DOSE

CI: BPH or other causes of urinary retention, tachycardia, arrhythmias, closed-angel glaucoma, pulmonary edema, GI stenosis, megacolon

P/L/Kids

Intx: potentiates anticholinergics (TCAs, amantadine, quinidine, phenothiazine, antipsychotics)

antagonizes cisapride

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Digitalis purpurea - leaf

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A: positive inotropic, negative chronotropic and vasoconstricts

I: CHF and arrhythmias

SE/T: narrow therapeutic window - OD can be lethal, yellow-green halo around objects, arrythmias

antidotes are potassium and digoxin antibodies

CI: hypokalemia, hyper/hypocalcemia, hypomagnesium, ventricular arrhythmias, kidney failure, severe carditis

P/L

Intx: many - just avoid in general

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Dioscorea villosa - root

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A: spasmolytic, anti-rheumatic, AI

I: menstrual issues: dysmenorrhea, spasms of SM anywhere, endometriosis, PMS, acute RA, OA, myalgias

SE/T: None

CI: None

Intx: None

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Echinacea spp - root/leaf/flower

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A: modulates the immune system, anti-catarrhal, AM, vulnerary, modulates inflammation

I: infections and inflammation anywhere
*skin conditions
*cancer

SE/T: None

CI: may exacerbate AI dz

Intx: None

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Eleutherococcus senticosus - root

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A: modulates immunity and supports the adrenals

I: infx in general, fatigue, hypoadrenocorticisim

SE/T: None

CI: exacerbate AI dz in some. can be stimulating and cause insomnia, anxiety, irritability

*avoid taking late in day to avoid insomnia

Intx: may counteract the effect of immunosuppressive drugs

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Ephedra sinica - stem

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A: alpha adreneric agonist = bronchodilates, anti-cough/secretory, vasoconstricts, constricts urinary SM, stabilizes mast cells

I: sinusitis, asthma, COPD, urinary incontinence, allergic rhinitis

SE/T: safe short term - chronic OD: vertigo, diaphoresis, tremor, urinary retention, arrythmias, seizures, MI, strokes, HTN, death - LOW DOSE HERB

CI: HTN, DM, hyperthyroidism, BPH, glaucoma, CAD, high dosage

P/L

Intx: potentiated by caffeine, potentiates SE of MAOis

synergist with alpha/beta adrenergic agonist and may interfere with their blockers

synergy with amphetamines

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Equisetum arvense - dried stem

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A: alterative, diuretic

I: acne, skin dz, lower UTI

SE/T: chronic usage may interfere with thiamine

CI: None

Intx: None

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Eschscholzia californica - aerial

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A: nervine, hypnotic, antispasmodic, anodyne

I: nerve related pain management, insomnia, anxiety

SE/T: potentiates other sedatives

CI: P/L

Intx: barbiturates, dopaminergics, analgesics, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, MAOIs, SSRIs

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Eucalyptis globulus - leaf

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A: AM, counterirritant

I: URTI, OA, RA, S/S

SE/T/CI: VO in high doses are toxic and lethal

OD = irregular breathing, depression and hypotension

topical use or internal use of small doses are safe

CI: pregnancy

Intx: None

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Eupatorium perfoliatum - leaf

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A: Diaphoretic, stimulates immune system, anti-catarrhal

I: fever, infx

SE/T: None

CI: high fever, chronic usage, hepatotocity, and usage with other hepatotoxic drugs

Intx: avoid with other hepatotoxic drugs

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Eupatorium purpureum - root

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A: anti-lithic, anti-rheumatic, diurtic

I: urolithiasis, gout, AR

SE/T: None

CI: chronic usage, hepatotoxicity, and usage with other hepatotoxic drugs

Intx: avoid with other hepatotoxic drugs

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Euphrasia stricta - leaf

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A: name derived from brightening the eye by reducing inflammation but does NOT have effects on vision

I: modulates inflammation, anti-allergy - Alleric rhinitis and conjunctivitis and sinusitis

SE/T: None

CI: None

Intx: None

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Foeniculum vulgare - fruit

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A: carminative, spasmolytic, phytoestrogen

I: infant colic, dyspepsia, gas, IBS
*hyper/hypoestrogen states

SE/T: OD of VO could be toxic

CI: GERD, obstruction, high doses of VO

Intx: None

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Fucus vesiculosus - whole

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A: anti-hypothyroid, antirheumatic

I: hypothyroidism, RA

SE/T: prolonged ingestion can affect GI absorption of iron, sodium, potassium = abnormal CBC and diarrhea

CI: hyperthyroid, prolonged use because high iodine), P/L

Intx: levothyroxine, amiodarone, lithium, carbimazol

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Galium aparine - leaf

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A: alterative

I: acne, eczema, lower UTI, urolithiasis

SE/T: None

CI: None

Intx: None

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Ganoderma lucidum - cap/mycelium

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A: deep immune activator and anti-cancer and nervine

I: insomnia, allergies
*cancer tx - during chemo/radiation/adjunct tx
*infections

SE/T: dark stool

CI: organ transplant and mold sensitivity

Intx: potentiates reserpine, chlorpromazine, amphetamines

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Gelsemium sempervirens - root
A: anodyne, sedative, induces labor I: pain, insomnia, induction of labor SE/T: excessive doses = sedative, hypotension, hypothermia, respratory failure, ptosis, convulsions CI: P/L Intx: None
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Gentiana lutea - root
A: bitter digestive stimulant I: any condition that you need to stimulate digestion SE/T: None CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlorhydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis Intx: increased gut motility = decreased absorption
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Geranium maculatum - root
A: styptic because tannins and binds discharge, venotonic I: hemorrhage, HMB, varicosities, hemorrhoiids, PUD SE/T: None CI: long term usage and total suppression of diarrhea Intx: tannins may reduce drug absorption so avoid taking together
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Ginkgo biloba - leaf
A: anti-atherosclerosis, anti-platelet, anti-neoplastic, nootopic I: cerebrovscular insufficiency, dementia, poor memory, fatigue, stroke recovery, HA, migraine SE/T: hypotension and anti-platelet effects so may lead to bleeding in some CI: bleeding diathesis, combining with other anticoagulant drugs and hx o hemorrhagic stroke Intx: avoid combining with other anticoagulant drugs
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Glycyrrhiza glabra - root
A: saponins: decreases degradation of cortisol in liver and kidney = modulates inflammation, decreases testosterone synthesis, anti viral Flavonoids: modulates inflam/immuno, demulcent Polysaccharids: demulcent and modulates immunity I: does everything - lots of GI/Liver, hormone balancing, antiinflammatory dz, neuralgia, infx, CFS SE/T: None at therapeutic dosages - OD = weakness, rhabdomolysis, edema, kidney failure, HTN encephalopathy CI: HTN, hyperaldosteronism, estrogen-depedent cancers, chronic OD Intx: potassium decreases toxicity, increases corticosteroids EXTREME caution if mineralocorticoids synergy with other potassium depleting drugs
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Grindelia robusta - flower bud
A: modulates inflam, relaxing expectorant I: spasmadic cough, URTI, asthma SE/T: None CI: None Intx: None
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Gymnema sylvestre - leaf
A/I: diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, dysglycemic SE/T: None CI: GERD Intx: reduces insulin requirements and potentiated hypoglycemics
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Hamamelis virginiana - bark
A: styptic, astringent, venotonic I: mild hemorrhagic, thrombophlebitic, varicosities, hemorhoids, diarrhea SE/T: none CI: long-term and complete suppression of diarrhea Intx: tannins can reduce drug absorption so avoid together
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Harpagophytum procumbens - tuber
A: bitter digestive stimulant, modulates inflam, and anti-rheumatic I: stimulates digestive system for all dz, OA, RA, gout SE/T: none CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis Intx: increased gut motility = decreased absorption
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Humulus lupulus - strobile
A: hypnotic, phytoestrogen, bitter digestive stimulant, nervine I: insomnia, digestive issues, estrogen issues, menopause SE/T: none CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis *long term usage in men can cause gynecomastia and low libido Intx: increased gut motility = decreased absorption
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Hydrangea arborescens - root
A: anti-prostate, diuretic, anti-stones I: prostatitis, BPH, urolithiasis, dysuria, cystitis, acute nephritis/pyelonephritis with CVA tenderness SE/T: none CI: None Intx: None
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Hydrastis canadensis - root
A: bitter digestive stimulant, antimicrobial, immune modulation I: all digestive complaints that need stimulation *any infx + cancer SE/T: none CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis, hepatitis Pregnancy (3rd trimester) and long term Intx: may interfere with tetracycline and high doses may interfere with B vitamin metabolism
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Hyoscyamus niger - leaf
A/I: blocks acetylcholine receptors = SNS reaction = decreased pain and spasms in urinary tract, IC SE/T: tachycardia, hyperventilation, sleepiness, hallucinations, dysphagia, convulsions, coma, death *SHORT TERM AND LOW DOSE - most oxic of any anticholingeric herb CI: BPH or other causes of urinary retention, tachycardia, arrhythmias, closed-angel glaucoma, pulmonary edema, GI stenosis, megacolon P/L/Kids Intx: potentiates anticholinergics - TCA, amantadine, quinidine, phenothiazine, antipsychotic, antagonizes cisapride
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Inula helenium - root
A: anti-parasitic, mixed relaxing and stimulating expectorant I: asthma, COPD, cough, URTI, intestinal parasites SE/T/CI: avoid VO topically Intx: PA can interfere with absorption avoid taking together
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Iris versicolor - root
A: cholagogue and choleretic, anti-rheumatic I: biliary issues: insufficiency, dyskinesia *skin dz *liver issues: hepatitis *OA, RA, myalgas SE/T: *low dose herb, and avoid chronic usage because can be lethal at high doses *******safe at therapeutic dosages for short term****** CI: active PUD, gastritis, hyperchlohydria, GERD, obstruction, acute diarrhea, acute cholelithiasis, hepatitis, cholecystitis P/L/kids Intx: None

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