BOTMED (P-Z) Flashcards

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Which herb is for immune, fatigue (adaptogen), phytoestrogen? Difference between ginseng and quinqufolium?

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Panax ginseng: strong stim, stimulating adaptogen
Panax qinquefolium: immune stim

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Which herb is for anxiety/insomnia/helps you pass out?

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Passiflora incarnata (fairly safe)

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Which herb is mainly used for ED, contraindicated in anxiety d/t alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist? Interacts with viagra

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Pausinysalia yohimbe

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Which herb is for lymphadenopathy, mastitis, BREAST stuff, CI in pregnancy, OD can cause systemic toxicity?

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Phytolacca americana

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Which herb is for anxiety, IC pain, and contraindicated in antipsychotic, long-term use? Possible hepatoxic?

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Piper methysticum (kava)

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Which herb is an anodyne, spasmolytic, sedative for pain/myalgia/neuralgia/headache? CI in pregnancy.

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Piscidia erythrina

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Which herb is a demulcent, vulnerary, for GI (Gastritis/ulcer), CI in wet cough?

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Plantago major

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Which herb is antineoplastic, anti-HPV for cancer and warts? (Extremely toxic)

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Podophyllum peltatum

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Which herb is anti-tussive, spasmodic cough? Safe

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Prunus serotina

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Which herb is for BPH, safe?

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Prunus africanum

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Which herb is anodyne/sedative for pain/dysmenorrhea/endometriosis pain/PMS pain? Can cause abd pain. Not commonly used internally.

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Pulsatilla vulgaris

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Which herb is an astringent/anti-inflam/anti-septic for GI (diarrhea/dysentery/hemorrhoids)? Only use short term d/t reduced nutrient absorption, CI on extremely damaged skin.

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Quercus rubra

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Which herb is for hypertension, anti-arythmic, CI in depression (d/t catelcholamine depletion)? Drug intx: BP meds/MAO inhib.

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Rauwolfia serpentina

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Which herb is for catharsis for constipation, CI (preg/lac/dependence)? Adverse effect (abd cramp/diarrhea)

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Rhamnus frangula/purshiana

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Which herb is an adaptogen, antidepressant for chronic stress, immunosuppression?

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Rhodiola rosea (SAFE)

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Which herb is topically used as anodyne, anti-inflam for pain/dysmen/ovarian cyst/PMS/myalgia and orally as catharsis/emesis? TOXIC OD internally (don’t use long-term)

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Ricinis communis

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Which herb is used for cerebrovascular insufficiency (hypotension/dementia/poor memory), anti-microbial, and SAFE?

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Rosmarinus officinalis

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18
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Which herb is used to prepare labour, uterine tonic? VERY very safe. MR CC

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Rubus idaeus (red raspberry)

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Which herb is bitter/hepatoprotective/alterative (chronic skin dz)? Can cause nausea.

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Rumex crispus

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20
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Which herb like aspirin for pain/fever/myalgia/arthritis/HA? CI not for CHILD, can cause GI irritation.

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Salix alba

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21
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Which herb is anti-secretory, anti-bacterial? CI: lactation. Think of 50 yo menopausal hot flash woman with an infection.

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Salvia officinalis.

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22
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Which herb is used for fever/conjunctivitis/rhinitis/pharyngitis as flower and URI/influenza as fruit? Can cause diarrhea.

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Sambucus nigra

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23
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Which herb is used for cervical dysplasia/escharotic/basal or squamous cell carcinoma applied topically? CI in painful ulceration/skin necrosis and TOXIC internally.

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Sanguinaria canadensis

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Which herb is an adaptogen/hepatoprotective/expectorant/anti-tussive, used for depression/stress/cough? CI in pregnancy.

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Schizandra chinensis

25
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Which herb is for insomnia/anxiety/pain? SAFE

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Scutellaria lateriflora/baicalensis

26
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Which herb is for arrhythmia/palpitation/CHF/angina? Interacts with MAO inhib?

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Selenicereus grandiflorus

27
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Which herb is used for BPH (inhibits activity of testosterone) and acts as 5 alpha reductase inh? SAFE

A

Serenoa repens

28
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Which herb is for LIVER - hepatoprotective (hepatitis/cirrhosis/fatty/cholelith)? SAFE

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Silybum marianum

29
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Which herb is a male tonic (low testosterone/andropause), also used for pMS/menopause sx/ alterative/hormonal imbalance?

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Smilax spp.

30
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Which herb is a diuretic, renal (nephritis/urinary), pulmonary herb? SAFE

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Solidago spp.

31
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Which herb is for wounds/dermatitis/fractures/inflammation in respiratory system or GI? CI: preg/lac/hepatotoxic.

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Symphytum officinale

32
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Which herb is for migraine and SAFE?

A

Tanacetum parthenium

33
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Which herb is for intestinal parasites? CI: preg/GI sx.

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Tanacetum vulgare

34
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Which herb a bitter/UTI/kidney stone as LEAF and bitter/hepatic as ROOT? CI: ulcer, AE: nausea

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Taraxacum officinale

35
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Which herb is an antioxidant, nursing the health of the skin (protects from UV rays), stimulant? Can cause restlessness.

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Theobroma cacao

36
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Which herb is used for warts/infection like pharyngitis/anti-microbial? (CI:Neurotoxic/preg)

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Thuja occidentalis

37
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Which herb is an anti-microbial (h.pylori/viral/fungal/GI)? Topical for myalgia? (Neurotoxic)

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Thymus vulgaris

38
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Which herb is a circulatory tonic, diaphoretic (infx, colds, flus) + HTN? SAFE

A

Tilea europa

39
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Which herb is testosterone boosting used for libido/fertility, stimulant, performance? Most likely CI in preg.

A

Tribulus terrestris

40
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Which herb is a phytoestrogen (menopause/hot flash/preg) for TENSE women? SAFE

A

Trifolium pratense

41
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Which herb is for dry cough, dermatitis? AE: hepatotoxic.

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Tussilago farfara

42
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Which herb is a GI demulcent (slippery elm) used for Gastritis, GERD, ulcer? CI: wet cough.

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Ulmus rubra

43
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Which herb is for lower UTI/urolith as leaf/seed and BPH as root? CI: topical application causes stinging

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Urtica dioica

44
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Which herb is an anti-microbial and anti-fungal, also known as Old Man’s Beard? Hepatotoxic

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Usnea barbata

45
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Which herb is used for vision (diabetic retinopathy), veins, UTI as Fruit and for diabetes as Leaf. Safe.

A

Vaccinium myrtillus

46
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Which herb is used for insomnia/anxiety/smooth/muscle spasm? AE: sedation, CI: may prolong GABA drugs?

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Valeriana officinalis

47
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Which herb is used for HTN, cholera? TOXIC - teratogenic, very rarely used?

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Veratrum alba

48
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Which herb is used for asthma, COPD, any cough? And safe.

A

Verbascum thapsus

49
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Which herb is an alterative, female specific, menopause, nervine (anxious women)? CI: gastric stim, safe, AE: nausea.

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Verbena officinalis

50
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Which herb is a spasmolytic, for smooth muscle (dysmen/endometriosis/PMS/spasm/myalgia)? SAFE

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Viburnum opulus/prunifolium

51
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Which herb is used for circulatory stimulant, headache, vertigo, htn, memory, BRAIN stuff? CI: preg.

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Vinca major/minor

52
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Which herb is used subcutaneously for cancer, HTN? TOXIC (overdose from berries)

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Viscum album/flavescens

53
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Which herb is used for PMS/acne/amenorrhea/ovarian cyst and increase progest? CI: preg

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Vitex agnus-castus

54
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Which herb is for stress and infx? CI: autoimmune/preg.

A

Withania somnifera

55
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Which herb is anti-emetic, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-infx? CI: Gastric stim.

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Zingiber officinale