BOTMED (P-Z)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Passiflora incarnata (fairly safe)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Pausinysalia yohimbe

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Phytolacca americana

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Piper methysticum (kava)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Piscidia erythrina

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Plantago major

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Podophyllum peltatum

Question 9

Which herb is anti-tussive, spasmodic cough? Safe

Answer 9

Prunus serotina

Question 10

Which herb is for BPH, safe?

Answer 10

Prunus africanum

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Pulsatilla vulgaris

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

Quercus rubra

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Rauwolfia serpentina

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Rhamnus frangula/purshiana

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Rhodiola rosea (SAFE)

Question 16

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)

Answer 16

Ricinis communis

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Rosmarinus officinalis

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Rubus idaeus (red raspberry)

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Rumex crispus

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Salix alba

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Salvia officinalis.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Sambucus nigra

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Sanguinaria canadensis

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Schizandra chinensis

Question 25

Which herb is for insomnia/anxiety/pain? SAFE

Answer 25

Scutellaria lateriflora/baicalensis

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Selenicereus grandiflorus

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Serenoa repens

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Silybum marianum

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Smilax spp.

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Solidago spp.

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Symphytum officinale

Question 32

Which herb is for migraine and SAFE?

Answer 32

Tanacetum parthenium

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Tanacetum vulgare

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Taraxacum officinale

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Theobroma cacao

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Thuja occidentalis

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Thymus vulgaris

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Tilea europa

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Tribulus terrestris

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Trifolium pratense

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Tussilago farfara

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Ulmus rubra

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Urtica dioica

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Usnea barbata

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Vaccinium myrtillus

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Valeriana officinalis

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Veratrum alba

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Verbascum thapsus

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Verbena officinalis

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Viburnum opulus/prunifolium

Question 51

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

Answer 51

Vinca major/minor

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Viscum album/flavescens

Question 53

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

Answer 53

Vitex agnus-castus

Question 54

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

Answer 54

Withania somnifera

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Zingiber officinale