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1
Q

Celandine - part used:

A

entire plant

2
Q

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
Q

Celandine - actions:

A
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
Q

Artichoke - actions:

A
anti-toxic
liver tonic
restorative
choleretic/cholagogue
liver cell regeneration
blood flow to liver
metabolism of blood lipids
diuretic
alterative
7
Q

Artichoke - indications:

A
cramping
gas
nausea
indigestion
constipation
sluggish liver
hyperlipidemia
8
Q

Artichoke - constituents:

A
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
Q

Fringe tree - indications:

A
hepatomegaly 
jaundice
gallstones
cirrhosis
fatty liver
glycosuria
chronic gastritis (esp d/t EtOH)
13
Q

Fringe tree - cautions:

A

blocked hepatic duct

14
Q

A stimulant is:

A

an agent that temporarily arouses or raises physiologic or nervous activity

15
Q

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
Q

Cayenne - constituents:

A
capsaicin
carotenoids
ascorbic acid
tocopherols
steroidal saponins