Herbology wk 5 Flashcards Preview

Bot Med 1 > Herbology wk 5 > Flashcards

Flashcards in Herbology wk 5 Deck (27)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Mullein oil contains:

A

Verbascum
allium sativum (garlic oil)
hypericum
calendula

2
Q

Otitis immune tonic:

A
echinacea purpurea 
astragalus
tilia
glycerrhiza
verbascum
3
Q

Otitis support herbs:

A
Osha
Elcampane
hyssop
schizandra
usnea
larix
verbascum
4
Q

Demulcents:

A

act as a protective barrier on irritated or inflamed tissue, improve transit time, absorb toxins, protect GI against acid, regulate GI flora

5
Q

Examples of demulcents:

A
ulmus fulva
althea officinalis 
symphytum officinale
glycyrriza glabra
plantago spp
condrus crispus
fucus vesiculosis
corn silk (zea mays)
cinnamomum
6
Q

Cinnamon - parts used:

A

inner bark

7
Q

Cinnamon - constituents:

A
volatile oil
tannins
sugar
phenolic acid
mucilage
8
Q

Cinnamon - actions:

A
hemostatic
gastric stimulant
laxative (lg dose)
carmninative
astringent
germicide
flavor
diaphoretic
hypoclycemic
9
Q

Cinnamon - indications:

A

uterine hemorrhage (esp empty, flaccid)
diarrhea, flatulence
prevents cramping

10
Q

Cinnamon - cautions:

A

can promote diarrhea & elevate BP in sensitive individuals
DM (lowers glucose)
cumulative toxicity

11
Q

Slippery elm - parts used:

A

inner bark (cambium)

12
Q

Slippery elm - constituents:

A
MUCILAGE
starch
sugar
tannin
calcium
iodine
bromine
amino acids
trace Mg, Zn
13
Q

Slippery elm - actions:

A
demulcent
astringent
nutritive
vulnerary
expectorant
diuretic
14
Q

Slippery elm - indications:

A

GI - gastritis, ulcers
Respiratory - pharyngitis, coughs
GU - vaginitis

15
Q

Use Bastyr B formula for:

alternate for more acute infections:

A

bowel infection, ulceration w/bleeding, IBS, diverticulitis, UC
Robert’s formula

16
Q

Carminatives - actions:

A

work directly on the intestinal tract - promote digestion, decrease flatulence (prevent formation, promote expulsion), soothe the gut wall, ease GI pain
anti-inflammatory
anti-spasmodic
antimicrobial

17
Q

Carminatives - cautions:

A

decrease LE pressure - increase risk of GERD
need to still treat underlying cause of gas/bloating
kidney dz (high dose)

18
Q

Examples of carminatives:

A
carum carvi
foeniculum vulgare
pimpinella anisum
mentha piperita
glycyrrhyza glabra
lavendula officinalis
zingiber officinale
plants w/ the most aromatic essential oils
19
Q

Ginger - parts used:

A

rhizome

20
Q

Ginger - constituents:

A
essential oil
oleo-resins (gingerol, shogaols)
starch
protein
fat
21
Q

Ginger - actions:

A
choleretic
stomachic
anti-inflammatory
diaphoretic
general stimulant
rubefacient
carminitive
anti-emetic
expectorant
analgesic
22
Q

Ginger - indications:

A
motion sickness/nausea preventative
N/V of pregnancy
dyspepsia, gas, bloating
fever
inflammatory conditions: osteo & rheumatoid arthritis
23
Q

Peppermint - parts used:

A

aerial parts, herb

24
Q

Peppermind - constituents:

A
volatile oil (menthol)
acetate
caffeic acid
flavonoids
tannins
bitter principles
25
Q

Peppermint - actions:

A
anti-spasmodic
cholagogue
choleretic
carminitive
mild disinfectant
diaphoretic
external analgesic
stimulant
condiment
spasmolytic
stomachic
anodyne & rubefacient (oil)
26
Q

Peppermint - indications:

A
flatulence
intestinal colic
IBS
dyspepsia
N/V
fevers, cold, flu
cough, respiratory infection
HA assoc with GI
myalgia, neuralgia
skin rash
27
Q

Peppermint - cautions:

A

high dose - gastric complaints

faces of children - bronchial spasm, asthma activation