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Demulcents
soothe and lubricate
can take internally to soothe inflamed tissue
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Nervines
calm nervous tension, nourish nervous system
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anti-spasmodics
calm nervous tension in the muscles and reduce pain
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Methods of application
Herbal tea (Infusion, Decoction)
Bolus
Electuary
Fomentation
Liniment
Poultice & plaster
Salve
Smoking
Syrup
Tincture
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Electuary
paste made of small amt of herb and honey, syrup, or pb
Easier to give to children
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bolus
powder herb mixed with cocoa butter
inserted into rectum or vagina, applied at night
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Herbal infusion
delicate parts of herbs steeped
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Herbal Decoction
extracts deeper essences from coarse leaves, stems, barks, and roots
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Fomentation
"compress"
external application to treat swelling, pain, cold/flu Sx
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Liniment
herbal extracts rubbed into the skin; Tx muscle pain, relief of arthritis and inflammation
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Poultice
warm, moist mass of powdered or macerated herbs, applied directly to skin to relieve inflammation (ex: skin eruptions, insect bites)
draw out infections, toxins, alleviate pain and muscle spasm
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Capsaicin cream usage
applied to unbroken skin for Shingles, arthritic pain (red pepper paste)
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plaster
similar to poultice
macerated herbs are mixed with thick base and placed between 2 thin pieces of linen, then apply to skin
cooling and drawing out fever
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smoking
treat coughs, asthma, bronchial congestion
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Lobelia
indian tobacco
contain lobeline, similar to nicotine but no addictive effects
reduces cravings
used for smoking cessation
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Salve
thick consistency of herbal oil and beeswax
can stay on skin
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Syrup
treat coughs and sore throats
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Tincture
highly concentrated extracts, preserved in alcohol for 2 wks and pour off alcohol
can be taken internally or as liniment
long shelf life
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What method is better for management of chronic conditions
tinctures
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anti-catarrhals
eliminate or counteract the formation of mucus
good for colds or sinusitis
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Carminatives
alleviation of gas and make it less pungent
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Cholagogues
promote flow and discharge of bile into sm intestine
also act as laxatives
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Emmenagogues
promote menstruation, usually causing it to come earlier; sometimes increased flow
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Galactogogues
increase secretion of milk
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Uva Ursi
oxytocics; stimulate uterine contractions
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Rubefacients
increase flow of blood at surface of skin
draw inflammation and congestion from deeper areas
Tx arthritis, sprains, joint pain
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Chamomile
Dyspepsia: indigestion
Flatulence
Menstrual Cramps
Insomnia
Topical: hemorrhoids, mucositis (chemo-induced).
anti-spasmotic, anti-inflammatory
Tiglic acid esters, Chamazulene, Apigenin, Azulene, Umbelliferone, Bisabolols
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Ginseng
Adaptogen: adapt to internal/external stressors, fight fatigue, increase stamina.
Aphrodisiac
Stimulant
DMII regulation
act like caffeine w/o "kick"
*cycle dose
avoid in HTN, heart dz
Ginsenosides
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Echinacea
Immunostimulant for prevention of URIs,
Treatment of: common cold, herpes simplex infection (topical), upper respiratory tract infections (viral), urinary tract infections, vaginal candidiasis, skin wounds (topical), skin ulcers (topical).
Arthritis: anti-inflammatory activity may help alleviate rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
Cancer: used to offset the depression of white cells during radiation and chemotherapy for cancer patients
avoid in autoimmune disorders
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