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Flashcards in PP Botanicals and Homeopathics Deck (14)
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1
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mildly estrogenic, mildly sedative

A

cimicifuga

used for dyspareunia

2
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estrogenic, great for low libidio dt adrenal fatigue, sleep deprivation

A

glycyrrhiza

3
Q

low libido dt anxiety/stress, concomitant cardiac symptoms

A

leonurus

4
Q

low libido, atrophic changes dt amenorrhea

A

maca

5
Q

brazilian rainforest herb, long hx of use for low libido, increases blood flow to genitals, also good for PP brain fog

A

pytchopetalum olacoides= muira puama

6
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ayurvedic rememdy, increases fertility

A

asparagus racemosus

7
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damiana, folk remedy for low libido

A

turnera aphrodisiaca

8
Q

high sex drive before PG followed by abhorrence PP, decreased milk flow, nervous, depressed

A

agnus cast

9
Q

actual phobia to sex, painful sex, obsessive/compulsive behavior PP

A

lyssinum

10
Q

irritable, alternates btw rushing to get everything done and “taking to her bed,” averse to communication, ineffectual urging, constipation, chilly

A

nux vomica

11
Q

sexual desire utterly destroyed PP w/constant preoccupation to regain it

A

onosmodium

12
Q

teary, despondent, wants company, touch, thirstless, better open air, decreased libido dt hormonal imbalance, mood swings, enjoys being held/cuddled but rejects further intimacy

A

pulsatilla

13
Q

irritable, apathetic, weary, feels as if uterus is dropping out, depression dt hormonal causes, weight gain after delivery or inability to lose any weight, sexual and emotional indifference to pt, worn out/exhausted

A

sepia

14
Q

good after PP hemorrhage, sadness, melancholy, averse to conversation, agitated, tossing about, can’t keep still

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trillium