herb A/C/CI/D

Question 1

Gentian Lutea 
P
A
for
CI
D

Answer 1

P:root
A: cooling bitter, digestive stim, nervine
FOR: weak digestion
CI: bowel irritant 
D: small doses - tincutre

Question 2

Hululus lupulus
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 2

P: strobile
A: cooling, nervine sedative, CNS depressant, analgesic
C:VO, oleo-resin
FOR: indigestion with anxiety/restlessness/insomnia
CI: DEPRESSION
D: 40ml max

Question 3

Berberis Aquifolium
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 3

P: barkroot/stem
A: bitter/hepatic, antimicrobial
C: tannins, alkaloids
FOR: infections, inflammatory conditions -LV/GIT
CI: pregnancy, limit long term use
D: topical or internal

Question 4

artemisia absinthium
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 4

P: aerial 
A: cooling, bitter, anti parasitic
C: thujone VO (toxic to CNs)
FOR: parasites, anti-cancer, promote appetite
CI: pregnancy, ulcers
D: short term/ pulse dose, max 20ml

Question 5

Artemisia vulgaris 
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 5

P: whole plant
A: bitter, nervine tonic, carminative
C: thujone VO
FOR: digestive stim
CI: pregnancy, lactation
D: 40ml

Question 6

chelidonium major
A
C
FOR
CI

Answer 6

A: bitter, hepatic, anti HPV, analgesic, laxative
C: alkaloids
FOR: LV disorders
CI: hepatotoxic is longterm

Question 7

Cynara scolymus
P
A
FOR
CI

Answer 7

P: whole plant
A: choleretic, cholagogue, hepatotrophorestorative
FOR: digestive debility, dyslipidemia
CI: active ulcer, GIT inflam

Question 8

Chionanthus virginicus 
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 8

P: rootbark
A: bitter, cholagogue, choleretic, laxative 
C: Thujone VO
FOR: LV/GB complaints
CI: stones
D: 40ml

Question 9

leptandra virginica
P
A
FOR
CI

Answer 9

P: root
A: bitter, choleretic (NOT a cholagogue)
FOR: bile production stim, constipation
CI: stones

Question 10

larrea tridenta
P
A
C
FOR
CI

Answer 10

P: aerial
A: antimicrobial, anti-cancer
C: alkaloids
FOR: prevent melanoma
CI: avoid longterm use cause of alkaloids

Question 11

silybum marianum 
P
A
C
FOR
CI
fact

Answer 11

P: seed/fruit
A: hepatoprotective, antioxidant
C: flavolignans, SILYBIN
FOR: regen. LV cells
CI: lowers drugs absorption

fact: preserves GSH in LV

Question 12

foeniculum vulgare
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 12

P: seed/fruit
A: anti-inflam. carminative
C: VO, flavonoids 
FOR: flatulence, inflam, gripping
CI: irritant, seizures
D: 40ml

Question 13

viburnum opulus 
P
A
C
FOR
CI

Answer 13

P: dried bark
A: antispasmodicm analgesic, nervine relaxant, anti-inflam
C: salicylates, courmarins, sesquiterpenes
FOR: smooth muscle relaxant
CI: aspirin, allergy to salicylate

Question 14

virburnum prunifolium
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 14

P: dried bark
A/C/CI same as cramp bark
FOR: uterine and ovarie pain
D: 200ml

Question 15

melissa officinalis 
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 15

P: aerial
A: carminative, antispasmodic, nervine relaxant, antimicrobial/antiviral, antithyroid
C: VO, polyphenols, flavonoids
FOR: dyspepsia associated with anxiety.depression
CI: CNS depressant, thyroid medication, hypothyroid
D: 125ml

Question 16

matricaria recutita
P
A
C
FOR

Answer 16

P: flower
A: nervine relaxant bitter, carminative, antispasmodic, anti-allergenic
C: flaonoids, VO
FOR: IBS, collitus

Question 17

zingiber officinalis 
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 17

P: rhizome
A: warming bitter, hepatic, anti-emetic, carminative, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflam., antiox. 
C: gingerols, VO
FOR: reduce nausea/ vomiting
CI: sensitive ST
D: 60ml MAX

Question 18

metha pipperita
P
A
C
FOR
CI
NOTE

Answer 18

P: aerial
A: carminative, cooling, cholaretic, cholagogue, anti-emetic, antispasmodic, analgesic, nervine stim/relax.
C: VO, methyl salicylates
FOR: IBS, nausea, cramps
CI: GERD, 

note: it relaxes LES to allow air to release - can potentiate acid reflux and GERD

Question 19

Lobelia inflata
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 19

P: aerial 
A: antispasmodic, emetic, expectorant
C: alkaloids, lobeline (resp. stim), isolobeline (resp. relax)
FOR: smoking withdrawla
CI: lots...
D: 30ml MAX

Question 20

althea officinalis 
P
A
C
FOR
D

Answer 20

P: root
A: demuclent, emollient, vulnerary, bulking lax.
C: mucilage and polysac., tannins, flavonoids
FOR: GI ulcers, sore throat, UTI relief
D: COLD INFUSION

Question 21

ulmus fulva
P
A
C
FOR
CI
D

Answer 21

P: inner root bark
A: demuclent, emollient, vulnerary, bulking lax.
C: mucilage, polysac.
FOR: inflam GIT and resp tract. constipation, diarrhea
CI: may interfere with absorption of drugs
D: COLD INFUSION

Question 22

glycyrrhiza glabra 
P
A
C
FOR
CI
NOTE

Answer 22

P: rhizome
A: demulcent, emollient, expectorant (smooth and stim), adaptogen, adrenal tonic
C: mucilage, polysac. saponins 
FOR: ulcers, GIT inflam.
CI: LV problems, pregnancy

NOTE: DGL is form that inhibits ulcers

Question 23

aloe barbadensis 
P
A
C
FOR
D

Answer 23

P: gel with or without latex
A: demulcent/ emollient/ vulnerary/ antimicrobial, latex = laxative
C: mucilage and polysac. 
FOR: inflam GIT, mucous memb. inflam
D: less than 10 day of latex part

Question 24

Avena sativa 
P
A
C
CI

Answer 24

P: milky oat seed tops
A: demuclent/ emollient/ vulnerary, bulking lax. nutritive
C: mucilage, saponins, nutrients
CI: gluten sensitivity

Question 25

``` verbascum thapsus P A C FOR CI ```

Answer 25

``` P: dried aerial A: expectorant, anti-inflam C: flavonoids, tannins leaves= mucilage, saponins FOR: lungs, dry spasmodic cough CI: wet phlegm cough ```

Question 26

``` symphytum officinalis P A C FOR CI ```

Answer 26

``` P: root and aerial A: anti-inflam, vulnerary C: root = alkaloids leave = mucilage, tannins FOR: injury and skin problems CI: alkaloids harmful to LV, external use only ```

Question 27

``` plantago lanceolata P A C FOR CI ```

Answer 27

P: leaves A: anti-microbial, anti-inflam, demulcent, emollient, vulnerarly, astringent, alterative C: mucilage, polysac. tannins, flavonoids FOR: P. major - external woulnd healing, P. lanceolata - internals, coughs, ulcers CI: high dose can be laxative

Question 28

``` plantago ovara P A C FOR ```

Answer 28

P: seed husk A: laxative C: mucilage, polysac. FOR: constipation, mild diarrhea

Question 29

``` arctium lappa P A C FOR ```

Answer 29

P: root A: anti-inflam, alterative, bitter hepatic, nutritional C: inulin, vit, min, tannins FOR: detox.

Question 30

``` iris versicolor P A FOR CI ```

Answer 30

P: root A: anti-inflam, alterative, lymphatic, diuretic, laxative, cholagogue, choleretic FOR: skin, lymph CI: FRESH ROOT cause burning, diarrhea

Question 31

``` rumex crispus P A C FOR CI ```

Answer 31

``` P: root A: astringent, bitter/hepatic, stim lax. C: tannins FOR: chronic skin conditions with GI complaints CI: FRESH ROOT=vomiting IBS, pregnancy ```

Question 32

``` urtica diocia P A C FOR NOTE ```

Answer 32

P: leaves, root A: alterative, nutritional, diuretic C: vit, min, flavonoids FOR: UTI note: fresh leaves have stinging ability - heating so it loses it

Question 33

``` Trifoloum pratense P A C FOR ```

Answer 33

P: flower and leaves A: alterative, nutritional, lymph C: vit, min, flavonoids FOR: hormonal balance, MENOPAUSE, acne

Question 34

``` taraxacum officinalis radix P A C FOR ```

Answer 34

P: root A: alterative, bitter hepatic C: minerals, inulin FOR: LV/GB inflam.

Question 35

``` Taraxacum off. folia P A C FOR ```

Answer 35

P: leaf A: K sparing diuretic, bitter alt, inflam C: vit, min, carotenoids FOR: LV/GB inflam.

Question 36

``` arctostaphylos uva uris P A FOR CI D ```

Answer 36

P: leaf A: urinary antimicorbial, astringent, diuretic FOR: UTI CI: cranberry, vit C (make urine more acidic) avoid 14 consecutive days D: pulse

Question 37

``` equesetum arvense P A C FOR CI ```

Answer 37

P: aerial A: antiinflam, astringent, diuretic, vunlerary C: nutrient, mucilage, tannins for: injuries, skin problems CI: inpaired HT and KD function, prostate cancer