Herbology wk 6

Question 1

Antispasmodic:

Answer 1

substance that relieves smooth muscle spasm, muscle tension, and may also ease psychological tension (nerving); synonym for spasmolytic.

Question 2

Carminative:

Answer 2

antispasmodic for the intestinal tract

Question 3

Nervine:

Answer 3

remedy with beneficial effects on the nervous system; nerve tonic

Question 4

Laxative:

Answer 4

stimulates bowel movements

Question 5

Fennel - parts used:

Answer 5

fruit (seeds), root

Question 6

Fennel - constituents:

Answer 6

essential oil
fixed oil
sterols
flavonoids (rutin, quercetin)
coumarins
silica
sugars

Question 7

Fennel - actions:

Answer 7

carminative
aromatic
antispasmodic
diuretic
galactogogue
expectorant
anti-inflammatory
estrogenic

Question 8

Fennel - indications:

Answer 8

gas, bloating
cough
increase lactation
conjunctivitis, blepharitis
menopause

Question 9

Anise:

Answer 9

parts used - seeds
aromatic, essential oil
action - similar to fennel

Question 10

Chamomile - part used:

Answer 10

flowers

Question 11

Chamomile - action:

Answer 11

gentle sedative
anodyne
antispasmodic
anti-inflammatory
antiseptic
antiemetic
carminitive
antimicrobial
vulnerary

Question 12

Chamomile - indications:

Answer 12

think Peter Rabbit - naughty children, upset stomach, anxiety/fright, cold/fever.

irritability
impatience
muscle twitching
IBS / IBD

Question 13

Chamomile - constituents:

Answer 13

volatile oil
flavonoids
coumarins
glycosides
salicylic acid
choline
fatty acids
mucopolysaccharides

Question 14

Lobelia - parts used:

Answer 14

flowering herb

seed

Question 15

Lobelia - cautions:

Answer 15

vomiting
hypotension
tachypnea
hypothermia
fixed pupils

Question 16

Lobelia - constituents:

Answer 16

piperidine alkaloids
triterpinoid saponin
chelidonic acid
carboxylic acid
resin
gum
fat

Question 17

Lobelia - action:

Answer 17

dual action - stimulant & relaxant
“archetypal diffusive” quickly diffuses, stimulate where there is shortage, relax where there is a blockage, bringing the system into balance (Wood)

Question 18

Irritant laxatives:

Answer 18

podophyllum root
rhamnus purshiana
cassia senna
aloe vera
rheum officinalis root
ricinus communis
jugglans spp. hull

Question 19

Cascara - parts used:

Answer 19

inner bark

Question 20

Cascara - constituents:

Answer 20

anthraquinone glycosides
chyrsaloin, chyrsarobin, barbaloin
cascarosides
frangulin
resin
volatile oil
bitter principles

Question 21

Cascara - actions:

Answer 21

irritant laxative

stimulates peristalsis

Question 22

Cascara - indications:

Answer 22

constipation
atonic colon
chronic hemorrhoids d/t atony

Question 23

Cascara - cautions:

Answer 23

intestinal obstruction
lack of constipation
acute intestinal inflammation
* Crohn's
* UC
* appendicitis
* abd pain of unknown origin