Herbology wk 8 Flashcards
(17 cards)
1
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Celandine - part used:
A
entire plant
2
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Celandine - constituents:
A
isoquinoline alkaloids flavonoids phenolic acids caffeolmalic acid d-limonene
3
Q
Celandine - indications:
A
eyewash jaundice 2° to swollen bile ducts hepatitis hepatic congestion cholecystitis steatorrhea eczema gallstones edema skin cancer warts melancholy headache stomach disorder
4
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Celandine - actions:
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choleretic/cholagogue hepatoprotective analgesic antispasmodic immune modulation anti-inflammatory gastroprotective anti-ulcerogenic antiviral/antiretroviral antimicrobial anti-cancer escharotic (topically)
5
Q
Celandine - cautions:
A
may induce hepatitis
pregnancy
acute cholecystitis
toxicity - burning pain in throat, abd pain, N/V, coma
6
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Artichoke - actions:
A
anti-toxic liver tonic restorative choleretic/cholagogue liver cell regeneration blood flow to liver metabolism of blood lipids diuretic alterative
7
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Artichoke - indications:
A
cramping gas nausea indigestion constipation sluggish liver hyperlipidemia
8
Q
Artichoke - constituents:
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phenolic acids chlorogenic acid cynarin caffein acid bitter sesquiterpene lactones flavonoids phytosterols sugars inulin enzymes volatile oil
9
Q
Fringe tree - part used:
A
inner root bark
10
Q
Fringe tree - constituents:
A
phyllyrin
chionanthin (saponin glycoside)
11
Q
Fringe tree - actions:
A
alterative hepatic tonic diuretic cholagogue thins bile stimulates digestive secretion increased blood flow to liver decrease gallstone formation
12
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Fringe tree - indications:
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hepatomegaly jaundice gallstones cirrhosis fatty liver glycosuria chronic gastritis (esp d/t EtOH)
13
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Fringe tree - cautions:
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blocked hepatic duct
14
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A stimulant is:
A
an agent that temporarily arouses or raises physiologic or nervous activity
15
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Cayenne - actions:
A
circulatory stimulant tonic carminative spasmolytic diaphoretic antiseptic rubefacient counter-irritant warming liniment styptic analgesic
16
Q
Cayenne - part used:
A
fruit
17
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Cayenne - constituents:
A
capsaicin carotenoids ascorbic acid tocopherols steroidal saponins
