Final - Respiratory

Question 1

aka: Mullein

Answer 1

Verbascum thapsus

Question 2

Constituent: Arabinogalactans (mucilage in leaves/flower), trieterpen saponins (leaves), Aucubin

Answer 2

Verbascum thapsus

Question 3

Demulcent and expectorant, somewhat antispasmodic

Indicated in dry, hoarse cough, or wet productive cough with thick expectorant

Answer 3

Verbascum thapsus

Question 4

What do the different constituents do in verbascum

Answer 4

Triterpene Saponins= stimulating expectorant

Arabinogalactan/Aucubin= mucilage & glycoside which relaxes and soothes

Question 5

What is verbascum oil used for? (Mullein oil)

Answer 5

Earaches

Question 6

What MSK complaint is verbascum good for?

Answer 6

Whiplash, muscle spasms, painful joints

Leaves steamed and applied to area

Question 7

Constituent: Sesquiterpene lactones, Inulin 44%

Answer 7

Inula helenium

Question 8

Expectorant

Use: pulmonary conditions and bitter principle lends digestive tonification, best used in combo

Answer 8

Inula helenium

Question 9

Can cause contact dermatitis

Answer 9

Inula helenium

Question 10

What is used as an antitussive for cough prevention/tx, carminative, due to effects of Inulin and mucilage content?

Answer 10

Inula helenium

Question 11

Aka: “Colts foot”

Answer 11

Tussilago farfara

Question 12

Constituent: pyrrolizidine alkaloids

Mucilage and bitter combo —> soothing tonic

Answer 12

Tussilago farfara

Question 13

Diffuse expectorant, sedative, and Demulcent
Most useful in Chronic conditions
Best Short term use d/t PAs

Answer 13

Tussilago farfara

Question 14

C/I of Tussilago farfara

Answer 14

children/elderly/pregnant, prolonged use

Question 15

Aka: “osha” the one bears like…

Answer 15

Ligusticum porteri

Question 16

Constituent: Furanocoumarins, Z-ligustilide

Answer 16

Ligusticum porteri

Question 17

MOA: Diaphoretic, antiviral, antibacterial(directly bacteriocidal)

Answer 17

Ligusticum porteri

Question 18

When is ligusticum most indicated?

Answer 18

Beginning stages of cold/flu

Someone with nagging cough that has persisted for weeks

Question 19

Constituents: Flavonoids, resins, glycosides (Coumarins/saponins)

Answer 19

Lomatium dissectum

Question 20

MOA: antimicrobial, antiviral against DNA & RNA viruses, antifungal, expectorant, antitussive, antiseptic

Answer 20

Lomatium dissectum

Question 21

Use of Lomatium dissectum

Answer 21

acute/chronic infections

Question 22

What is best for acute or chronic viral, bacterial, fungal infections or other inflammatory conditions of resp system?

Answer 22

Lomatium dissectum-best given early as possible in small frequent doses
EXCELLENT expectorant!

Question 23

Cautions/CIs for lomatium dissectum?

Answer 23

Phostosensitization to UV light (furanocoumarin)

Resins can cause whole body rash that mimics measles in some people

Question 24

Volatile oil:

• thymol= 20-55%
• carvacrol= 1-10%
• borneol= 8%
• cineol
• p-cymene= 14-45%
• linalool= 8%

Answer 24

Thymus vulgaris constituents:

Question 25

Many volatile oils work synergistically to provide anti-tussive, antispasmodic, expectorant actions

Answer 25

Thymus vulgaris

Question 26

Essential oil relaxes tracheal smooth muscle secretolytic-decreases secretions Diuretic for urinary system

Answer 26

Thymus vulgaris

Question 27

Constituent: volatile oil 3.5% eucalyptol

Answer 27

Eucalyptus globulus

Question 28

MOA: antiseptic, antispasmodic, expectorant | MC= inhaled steam

Answer 28

Eucalyptus globulus

Question 29

Standardized form taken internally for Sinusitis/COPD | Topical= HA

Answer 29

Eucalyptus globulus

Question 30

Toxicity for Eucalyptus

Answer 30

If taken internally and NOT standardized: - Kidney irritation - Kidney damage - CNS depressant - Respiratory paralysis

Question 31

Aka: "Myrrh"

Answer 31

Commiphora myrrha (commiphora molmol)

Question 32

Part used= Oleo-gum resin | Constituent: volatile oil, resins, gum

Answer 32

Commiphora myrrha (commiphora molmol)

Question 33

MOA: Antimicrobial, mucosal stimulant, astringent

Answer 33

Commiphora myrrha (commiphora molmol)

Question 34

Tightens mucus membranes, normalizes secretions | Uses: Tonsillitis, laryngitis

Answer 34

Commiphora myrrha (commiphora molmol)

Question 35

What is indicated for pale, lax, flaccid tissues especially mucous membranes?

Answer 35

Commiphora myrrha (molmol)

Question 36

Along with C. Myrrha has stimulating effect on thyroid -binds TSH receptors stimulating it Indicated for hypothyroidism

Answer 36

Commiphora mukul

Question 37

What would be good for laryngitis or tonsillitis?

Answer 37

``` Commiphora myrrha (molmol) -mucous membrane tonic ```

Question 38

Aka: "eyebright"

Answer 38

Euphrasia officinalis

Question 39

MOA: Anticatarrhal, astringent, vasoconstrictor to nasal/conjunctival membranes

Answer 39

Euphrasia officinalis

Question 40

Remedy for any problems of mucous membranes of head/chest

Answer 40

Euphrasia officinalis

Question 41

What would you use for conjunctival inflammation, or nasal inflammation? Ex: allergies

Answer 41

Euphrasia

Question 42

what does euphrasia combine well with for respiratory allergies with cough?

Answer 42

Urtica + Euphrasia

Question 43

Aka: "wild cherry"

Answer 43

Prunus serotina

Question 44

Constituents: Cyanogenic glycosides

Answer 44

Prunus serotina

Question 45

MOA: TRUE anti-tussive Uses: sedates non-productive coughs

Answer 45

Prunus serotina

Question 46

What's good for a non-productive cough that disturbs sleep or post-infection with a lingering dry cough?

Answer 46

Prunus serotina