Nervous system

Question 1

What is the common name for Eschscholzia Californica?

Answer 1

Californian poppy

Question 2

From which family does Eschscholzia Californica belong?

Answer 2

Papaveraceae

Question 3

What parts of Eschscholzia are used medicinally?

Answer 3

Aerial parts

Question 4

List the actions of Eschscholzia Californica.

Answer 4

• Anxiolytic
• Hypnotic
• Sedative
• Analgesic

Question 5

What conditions is Eschscholzia used to treat?

Answer 5

• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Neuropathic pain
• Enuresis (especially in kids)

Question 6

Is Eschscholzia Californica safe during pregnancy?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What is the recommended dose for Eschscholzia Californica?

Answer 7

20 - 40 ml or 2 mg caps

Question 8

What are the properties of Eschscholzia Californica?

Answer 8

• Cooling
• Relaxing

Question 9

What is the common name for Humulus lupus?

Answer 9

Hops

Question 10

From which family does Humulus lupus belong?

Answer 10

Cannabaceae

Question 11

What parts of Humulus lupus are used medicinally?

Answer 11

Strobiles

Question 12

List the actions of Humulus lupus.

Answer 12

• Hypnotic
• Sedative
• Oestrogenic
• Diuretic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Spasmolytic
• Bitter
• Anti-viral against HSV 1 and 2 and HIV

Question 13

What conditions is Humulus lupus used to treat?

Answer 13

• Decreasing luteinizing hormone surges in menopausal women
• Dysmenorrhea
• Amenorrhea
• Insomnia
• Premature ejaculation
• Restlessness
• Nervous palpitations
• IBS
• Colitis
• Nervous dyspepsia

Question 14

What caution is advised with Humulus lupus?

Answer 14

Caution with depression, especially if drinking alcohol increases depression

Question 15

What is the recommended dose for Humulus lupus?

Answer 15

10 - 25 ml

Question 16

What are the properties of Humulus lupus?

Answer 16

Cooling

Question 17

What is the common name for Passiflora incarnata?

Answer 17

Passion flower

Question 18

From which family does Passiflora incarnata belong?

Answer 18

Passifloraceae

Question 19

What parts of Passiflora incarnata are used medicinally?

Answer 19

Aerial parts

Question 20

List the actions of Passiflora incarnata.

Answer 20

• Sedative
• Hypnotic
• Spasmolytic
• Analgesic
• Anxiolytic

Question 21

What conditions is Passiflora incarnata used to treat?

Answer 21

• Insomnia
• Nervous stress/anxiety
• Restlessness
• Epilepsy
• Neuralgia
• Jet lag
• Nervous tachycardia
• Spasmodic asthma
• Dysmenorrhea

Question 22

Is Passiflora incarnata safe during pregnancy?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

What caution is advised with Passiflora incarnata?

Answer 23

Caution if higher doses are used when operating machinery or driving, and taking diazepam

Question 24

What is the recommended dose for Passiflora incarnata?

Answer 24

15 - 40 ml or 1 g dried herb

Question 25

What is the common name for Valeriana officinalis?

Answer 25

Valerian

Question 26

From which family does Valeriana officinalis belong?

Answer 26

Valerianaceae

Question 27

What parts of Valeriana officinalis are used medicinally?

Answer 27

Root

Question 28

List the actions of Valeriana officinalis.

Answer 28

* Anxiolytic * Hypnotic * Sedative * Mild analgesic * Spasmolytic * Carminative

Question 29

What conditions is Valeriana officinalis used to treat?

Answer 29

* Nervous insomnia * Restlessness * Migraine * Stress * PTSD * Restless legs * Hypertension (stress-related) * Intestinal cramps * Colitis * Dyspepsia

Question 30

Is Valeriana officinalis safe during pregnancy?

Answer 30

Yes

Question 31

What caution is advised with Valeriana officinalis?

Answer 31

* Caution with young kids * May increase depression or effects of alcohol * May decrease benzodiazepine withdrawal

Question 32

What is the recommended dose for Valeriana officinalis?

Answer 32

15 - 40 ml or 1 - 3 g

Question 33

What is the common name for Scutellaria latiflora?

Answer 33

Skullcap

Question 34

From which family does Scutellaria latiflora belong?

Answer 34

Laminaceae

Question 35

What parts of Scutellaria latiflora are used medicinally?

Answer 35

Aerial parts

Question 36

List the actions of Scutellaria latiflora.

Answer 36

* Nerving tonic * Sedative * Spasmolytic * Anti-convulsant

Question 37

What conditions is Scutellaria latiflora used to treat?

Answer 37

* Nervous exhaustion * Anxiety * Tension * Stress * Insomnia * Restless sleep * Mild depression * Headaches of nervous origin

Question 38

Is Scutellaria latiflora safe during pregnancy?

Answer 38

Yes

Question 39

What is the recommended dose for Scutellaria latiflora?

Answer 39

15 - 30 ml

Question 40

What is the common name for Zizyphus jujuba?

Answer 40

Chinese date

Question 41

From which family does Zizyphus jujuba belong?

Answer 41

Rhamnaceae

Question 42

What parts of Zizyphus jujuba are used medicinally?

Answer 42

Seed

Question 43

List the actions of Zizyphus jujuba.

Answer 43

* Sedative * Hypnotic * Anxiolytic * Relaxant * Anti-hydrotic * Hypotensive * Digestive tonic * Nutritive * Anti-convulsant

Question 44

What conditions is Zizyphus jujuba used to treat?

Answer 44

* Anxiety * Insomnia * Insomnia related to night sweats * Excess sweating from illness * Palpitations * Nervous exhaustion

Question 45

Is Zizyphus jujuba safe during pregnancy?

Answer 45

No

Question 46

What caution is advised with Zizyphus jujuba?

Answer 46

Caution used with diarrhea

Question 47

What is the recommended dose for Zizyphus jujuba?

Answer 47

40 - 80 ml