Herb Med 2

Question 1

What is Zingiber officinale? (Circulatory Stimulants

Answer 1

Ginger

Question 2

Main actions of Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Answer 2

Peripheral circulatory stimulant,
Anti-emetic (anti-nausea)
Anti-inflammatory,
Carminative, (relaxes the smooth muscle of digestive system) Diaphoretic (excessive sweating)

Question 3

Main actions of Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)?

Answer 3

Circulatory stimulant (improves circulation)
Cognitive enhancing (improves brain health)

Question 4

What is Zanthoxylum spp? (Circulatory Stimulants)

Answer 4

Prickly Ash

Question 5

Main actions of Zanthoxylum spp (Prickly Ash)?

Answer 5

Circulatory stimulant (increases blood flow to and from tissues and organs) 
Anti-rheumatic (treats rheumatoid arthritis)

Question 6

What is the botanical name for Cayenne (Chilli pepper)?

Answer 6

Capsicum annuum

Question 7

Main actions of Cayenne? (Circulatory Stimulants)

Answer 7

Circulatory stimulant,
Rubefacient - topically (redden skin by increasing blood flow - relieve pain)
Analgesic (pain relief) - (topically)

Question 8

What is Vaccinium myrtillus

Answer 8

Bilberry (Vasoprotective)

Question 9

What are the main actions of Bilberry?

Answer 9

Vasoprotective, (supports blood vessels)
Anti-edema (excess fluid trapped in tissues)
Anti-oxidant,
Anti-inflammatory

Question 10

What is a depurative? (Muscular Skeletal & Skin)

Answer 10

Increases the detoxification and elimination in the body

Question 11

What is Arctium lappa?

Answer 11

Burdock (Depurative)

Question 12

Medicinal actions of Burdock?

Answer 12

Depurative, Mild diuretic, Mild

laxative

Question 13

What is the botanical name for Cleavers? (Depurative)

Answer 13

Galium aparine

Question 14

Medicinal actions of Cleavers?

Answer 14

Depurative, Diuretic

Question 15

What is dysmenorrhoea

Answer 15

painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.

Question 16

Common name for Trifolium pratense

Answer 16

Red Clover (Depuritive)

Question 17

What are the medicinal actions of Red Clover?

Answer 17

Depurative,

Phytoestrogenic

Question 18

Medicinal actions of Gotu Kola?

Answer 18

Depurative, Adaptogenic (helps the body to cope with stress).
Nervine tonic, (supports nervous system) Vulnerary (healing topically),
Venotonic (alleviate venous insufficiency - supports veins)

Question 19

What is the common name for Phytolacca Americana?

Answer 19

Pokeroot (contraindicated in pregnancy and children)

Question 20

Main actions of Pokeroot?

Answer 20

Depurative, Lymphatic, Antiinflammatory,

Immunostimulant (enhances the immune system)

Question 21

What is the botanical name for Saw Palmetto? (Diuretics)

Answer 21

Serenoa repens

Question 22

Main actions of Saw Palmetto?

Answer 22

Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory,

Anti-androgenic (androgen antagonists or testosterone blockers)

Question 23

What is the common name for Solidago spp.?

Answer 23

Golden Rod

Question 24

What are the main actions of goldenrod?

Answer 24

Diuretic, Anti-catarrhal (helps body remove excess mucus)

Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic( excessive sweating)

Question 25

What is the botanical name for Wild Cherry?

Answer 25

Apium graveolens

Question 26

What are the main actions of Wild Cherry?

Answer 26

Apium graveolens Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic

Question 27

What is Elymus repens

Answer 27

Couch Grass

Question 28

What is couch grass good for?

Answer 28

Cystitis (UTIs) | Diuretic, Urinary demulcent (supports UTI's)

Question 29

What is the botanical name for Horse Tail?

Answer 29

Equisetum arvense

Question 30

What are the main actions of Equisetum arvense?

Answer 30

Diuretic, Astringent (pulls body tissues together)

Question 31

What are Witch Hazel's main actions?

Answer 31

Astringent (pulls body tissues together), Anti-inflammatory, | Hemostyptic (stops bleeding)

Question 32

What is Hamamelis virginiana?

Answer 32

Witch Hazel

Question 33

What is the botanical name for eyebright?

Answer 33

Euphrasia Officinalis

Question 34

What are the main actions of Eyebright?

Answer 34

Astringent, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-inflammatory, Mucous membrane tonic (a substance that improves the tone, vigour, and function of the mucous membrane)

Question 35

What is the common name for Achillea millefolium?

Answer 35

Yarrow

Question 36

What are the medicinal actions for Yarrow?

Answer 36

Astringent, Hemostatic (prevents & stops bleeding) | Diaphoretic, Vulnerary

Question 37

What is Aesculus hippocastanum?

Answer 37

Horse Chestnut

Question 38

What are the actions of horse chestnut?

Answer 38

Astringent, Venotonic, Antiedematous, | Anti-inflammatory

Question 39

What is the botanical name for Shepherd's Purse?

Answer 39

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Question 40

Main actions for Shepherd's Purse?

Answer 40

Astringent, Anti-hemorrhagic, | Hemostatic

Question 41

What is a Demulcent?

Answer 41

a substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.

Question 42

What is Althaea officinalis?

Answer 42

Marshmallow!

Question 43

Main actions of Marshmallow?

Answer 43

Demulcent, | Expectorant (relaxing)

Question 44

What is Plantago lanceolata?

Answer 44

Ribwort

Question 45

What are the actions of Ribwort?

Answer 45

Demulcent, Anti-catarrhal, Astringent, Expectorant (relaxing)

Question 46

What is the common name fro Zea mays

Answer 46

Corn silk

Question 47

What is the medicinal actions of cornsilk?

Answer 47

Demulcent (urinary), Diuretic (good for cystitis - UTIs)

Question 48

What is Ulmus rubra?

Answer 48

Slippery Elm

Question 49

Is there a tincture for Slippery Elm?

Answer 49

No (its a powder)

Question 50

Main actions of slippery elm?

Answer 50

Demulcent, Nutritive

Question 51

What is Trigonella foenumgraecum?

Answer 51

Fenugreek

Question 52

Main actions of Fenugreek?

Answer 52

Demulcent, Galactogogue (stimulates milk production) | Hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar)