Exam Flashcards
Demulcents
soothe and lubricate
can take internally to soothe inflamed tissue
Nervines
calm nervous tension, nourish nervous system
anti-spasmodics
calm nervous tension in the muscles and reduce pain
Methods of application
Herbal tea (Infusion, Decoction) Bolus Electuary Fomentation Liniment Poultice & plaster Salve Smoking Syrup Tincture
Electuary
paste made of small amt of herb and honey, syrup, or pb
Easier to give to children
bolus
powder herb mixed with cocoa butter
inserted into rectum or vagina, applied at night
Herbal infusion
delicate parts of herbs steeped
Herbal Decoction
extracts deeper essences from coarse leaves, stems, barks, and roots
Fomentation
“compress”
external application to treat swelling, pain, cold/flu Sx
Liniment
herbal extracts rubbed into the skin; Tx muscle pain, relief of arthritis and inflammation
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
Capsaicin cream usage
applied to unbroken skin for Shingles, arthritic pain (red pepper paste)
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
smoking
treat coughs, asthma, bronchial congestion
Lobelia
indian tobacco
contain lobeline, similar to nicotine but no addictive effects
reduces cravings
used for smoking cessation
Salve
thick consistency of herbal oil and beeswax
can stay on skin
Syrup
treat coughs and sore throats
Tincture
highly concentrated extracts, preserved in alcohol for 2 wks and pour off alcohol
can be taken internally or as liniment
long shelf life
What method is better for management of chronic conditions
tinctures
anti-catarrhals
eliminate or counteract the formation of mucus
good for colds or sinusitis
Carminatives
alleviation of gas and make it less pungent
Cholagogues
promote flow and discharge of bile into sm intestine
also act as laxatives
Emmenagogues
promote menstruation, usually causing it to come earlier; sometimes increased flow
Galactogogues
increase secretion of milk
Uva Ursi
oxytocics; stimulate uterine contractions
Rubefacients
increase flow of blood at surface of skin
draw inflammation and congestion from deeper areas
Tx arthritis, sprains, joint pain
Chamomile
Dyspepsia: indigestion
Flatulence
Menstrual Cramps
Insomnia
Topical: hemorrhoids, mucositis (chemo-induced).
anti-spasmotic, anti-inflammatory
Tiglic acid esters, Chamazulene, Apigenin, Azulene, Umbelliferone, Bisabolols
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