Pre-Midterm Flashcards
(345 cards)
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Myrica Cerifa Common Name
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Bayberry
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Body System Bayberry
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Immune
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Key Action Bayberry
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Expectorant
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Key Indication Bayberry
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Profuse Mucous
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Key constituent and other constituents Bayberry
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Flavanoids Key
Also has
- Tannins
- Terpenoids
- Gum
- Resin Starch
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Actions Bayberry
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Expectorant, sialogogue, astringent
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Profuse Mucos flows, catarrhal states of the GI tract, diarrhea/dysentary,
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Bayberry
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Full oppressed pulse
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Bayberry
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Locally and internally sore mouth, spongy and flabby bleeding gums
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Bayberry
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PREGNANCY
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Bayberry because of mineralcorticoid and carcinogenic material
Culver’s ROot because of potential tetragenic or abortifactant
Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) because it is an emmenagogue
Garden Sage - decrease milk and cause tetragenic properties
Peppermint
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TOXICITY: Large doses may cause typical mineralcorticoid side effects like sodium and water retention and hypertension
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Bayberry
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Large doses may interfere with existing hypertensive, hypotensive and steroid therapy
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Bayberry
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Profuse mucous discharge with poor circulation (hypersecretion), dysentery
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Bayberry
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Stimulates Blood production, nutrition in very weak, stimulates digestion when taken before meals
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Bayberry
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Measles, typhoid, malaria, scarlet fever, jaundice
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Bayberry
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External: meucolocorreah
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Bayberry
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Aesculus Hippocastranum Common Name
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Horse Chestnut
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Body System for Horse Chestnut
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Integumentary
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Key Constituent for Horse Chestnut
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Glycoside Lactones (and saponins)
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Key Action for Horse Chestnut
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Astringent
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Key indication for Horse Chestnut
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Vascular Congestion
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Actions of Hose Chestnut
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Astringent, Vasoconstrictive, Expectorant
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Vascular engorgement leading to dull, aching, throbbing sensations in veins and not arteries
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Horse Chestnut
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Chronic insufficiency, varicose veins
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Horse Chestnut
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Vascular congestion, hemorrhoids in the rectum (large, purple, don't been, sense of fullness in the rectum)
Horse Chestnut
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Vascular wall fragility leading to edema or exudate, might see swelling in feet or extremities
Horse Chestnut
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External indication:Hemorrhiods and Varicose veins
Horse Chestnut
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SX of OD: nauseau, vomit, diarrhea, vertigo and visual change
Horse Chestnut
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TX of OD: charcoal, emesis, GI lavage, fluids
Horse Chestnut
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Gingko Biloba Common Name
Gingko
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Body System for Gingko Biloba
Cardiovascular
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Key constituent for Gingko Biloba
Glycosides
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Key action for Gingko Biloba
Angioactivator
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Key indication for Gingko Biloba
Poor cerebral circulation
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Gingo Biloba Constituents
Flavone glycoside, bioflavanoid, lactone, diterpene, sesquiterpene
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Gingko Biloba Actions
Angio-activaor, vasodilator, bronchodilator
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Reduced Cerebral Vascular Circulation, poor memory, poor circulation
Gingko Biloba
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Alzheimers disease
Gingko Biloba
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Tire easily in the elderly
Gingko
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Raynaud's disease
Gingko
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Vascular Spasm, diabetic angiopathy, phlebitis, varicosities, post-thrombosis, leg ulcers
Gingko
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Gin Nan Syndrome: Severe allergic reaction, erythema, edema, vesicles, itching, tenesmus
Gingko
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CAREFUl PEOPLE ON BLOOD THINNERS, inhibits PAF
Gingko
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HA may occur on commencing use but goes away within two weeks
Gingko
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Common Name for Lepatandra Virginica
Culver's Root
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Body system Culvers Root
Hepatic
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Key Constituent Culver's Root
Leptandrine
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Key indication
Liver Congestion
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Relieve liver congestion and gallbladder inflammation: choloretic, colegogue, hepatic
Culver Root
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GI tonic, rehabilitated peristalsis
Culver Root
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Diaphoretic, laxative
Culver Root
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Liver congestion, GB inflammation
Culver Root
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Jaundice
Culver Root
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Chronic constipation with liver probs, GI stasis
Culver Root
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TOXIC: resin acts as a huge violent GI irritant
Culver Root
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Symptoms of OD include BLOODY diarrhea, debility
Culver Root
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CAUTION: Gi irritation and increased potassium excretion
Culver Root
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CI: bile duct obstraction and GB stuff, PREGNANCY, anemias, Crigler-Najjar, Gilbery, internal hemhorrooids, liver disease
Culver Root
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Peumus Boldus Common Name
Boldo
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Key component boldo
Volatile Oil
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Key action boldo
Cholegogue
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Key indication boldo
Gallbladder problems
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Key constituents boldo
Volatile oil, alkaloid, flavanoid
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Cholegogue, choleretic, GB tonic, anthelminthic
Boldo
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Stomachic, digestive, diuretic, demuclent
Boldo
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Toxicity of this may cause vomit, convulsions, paralysis
Boldo
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AVOID THIS BECAUSE OF KIDNEY DISEASE
BOLDO
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Contraindicated in Bile duct obstruction, liver disorders, anemia, septic GB inflammation, intestinal spasm
BOLDO
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Common Name for Chionanthus Virginicus
Fringe Tree
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Body System Chionanthus Virginicus
Hepatic
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Key Constituent Fringe Tree
Lignan Glycoside & (saponin)
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Key Action Fringe Tree
Alterative
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Key Indication Fringe Tree
Liver Problems
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Liver problems: jaundice, hepatomegaly, GB inflammation, gallstones, cattarh of bile duct, bilous HA
Chionanthus Virginicus
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Constipation with dry feces, recovery after illness, typhoid fever, diabetes mellitus
Chionanthus Virginicus
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Poultice: Wounds and inflammation
Chionanthus Virginicus
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CONTRAINDICATED: Bile duct obstruction, impacted gallstones, cancers, anemias, Gilber syndrom and Crigler Najjar syndrome, hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver, int spasm
Chionanthus Virginicus
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Common name for discorea villosa
Wild Yam
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Body system for wild yam
genitourinary
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Key ingredient wild yam
steroidal saponins
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Key Action wild yam
antispasmodic
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Key indication for wild yam
(dysmenorreah, painful periods)
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Constituents of wild yam
Steroidal saponins (phytosterols, alkaloid/tannin)
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Actions of Wild Yam
Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, autonomic nerve relaxant, antirhuematic (diuretic, diaphoretic, hepatic, cologogue)
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Indications for wild yam
Dysmenoreah, uterine pain, pain of pregnancy, intestinal colic, gripping pains of stowel and bowels, GI irritation, pain and arthrits
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Toxic Component Wild Yam
Saponin and nauseau, vomit, diarrhea
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Contraindications for Wild Yam
Liver stuff, bile duct obstruction, inflammation, cancer, pancreatic cancer
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Toxic component of wild yam
Saponin, Nauseau, vomit, diarrhea
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Artemisa Vulgaris common name
Mugwort
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Body system for artemisa vulgaris
GI
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Key Constitutent for Artemisa Vulgaris
Volatile Oil (Flavanoids, sesquiterpene lactones, triterpenes)
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Key action for Artemisa Vulgaris
Bitter tonic
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Key indication Artesima Vulgaris
Poor digestion
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Indications for Artemisa Vulgaris
Poor digestion, lack of appetite, depression and tension, irregular menses
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Interactions for Mugwort
It can LOWER YOUR BLOOD SUGAR, opposing fx of antacids
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Contraindications Mugwort
Mugwort in pregnancy may act as an abortifactant
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General Bitters Warning
Do not use bitters in kidney stones, GB disease, dysmenorreah, GI reflux disease, hernia, gastritis, peptic ulcer
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CAUTION mugwart
Allergic sensitivity to asteracae, large pronlonged dose
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Why CAUTION of mugwort in diabetes mellutis?
Because regulates pancreatic hormones
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Common name for Silybum Marainum
Milk Thistle
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Body System milk thistle
Hepatic
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Key constituent: Milk Thistle
Flavolignans
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Key Action: Milk Thistle
Hepatoprotective
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Key indication: milk thistle
Liver disease
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Contituents for Milk Thistle
Flavolignans
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Actions for Milk Thistle
Hepatoprotective, hepatotonic, antihepatatotoxic
Cholegogue, choleretic, bitter, demulcent, galactogogal
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How does Milk thistle prevent free radical damage?
Increases protein synthesis in liver cells by preventing free radical damage and preventing formation of leukotrienes by inhibiting lipoxygenase
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Indications milk thistle
live diseases, jaundice, hepatitis, cirhossis, alcoholism with faitty liver, post op, psosiasis
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Prevents hepatotoxicity from dilantin, acetaminophin, reduced mortality from alcohol cirhosis, NON TOXIC
Milk Thistle
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Why is tincture impractical?
alcohol
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What is the common name for Verbena Officialus
Vervain
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What is the most known trait for Vervain
It is a gentle anxiolytic
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Verrain is also helpful for
Easing depression, melancholy, especially after a debilitating illness like influenza as well as seizure and hysteria
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Vervain also helpful for
Diaphoretic... Early stage fever
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Viburnum Opulus common name
Cramp Bark
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Cramp Bark body system
genitourinary
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Key action Cramp Bark
Spasmolytic
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Key indication Cramp Bark
Dysmenorreah
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Indications Cramp Bark
spasmolytic, nervine, astringent, sedative, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, emmenogogue
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Action Cramp Bark
Muscle Tension & cramps, dysmennorea, menorrhagia, menopause, arthritis, hypertension
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Hamamelis Virgiana Common Name
Witch Hazel
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Key constituent of Hamamaelis Virgiana
Tannin (Tannins, dextrose, flavonoids, choline, volatile oil)
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Key Action of Witch Hazel
Astringent
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Witch Hazel is mostly indicated for
Hemorrhoids
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Other actions of Witch Hazel
astringent, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic
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Indications Witch Hazel
Hemorrhoids, severe diarrhea, dysentary, varicose veins, enlarged cervix, uterine hemorrhage
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Toxicity of hamamelis Virginiana looks like
Red, irritated skin AVOID USE, and do three days on and three days of f
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Chelone Glabra known as
Balmony the bitter
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Balmony is an over all tonic for
digestive *stimulates secretion of digestive juices and acts as a lazative *stimulates appetite, eases colic, dyspepsia and bilousness
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Balmony is also excellent for _________
liver probems
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Balmony is used to treat
Balmony is used to treat gallstones, inflammation of the gallbadder and jundice
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Common Name for Taraxacum Officianuls
Dandelion
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Body System for dandelion
hepatic
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Key Constituent for Dandelion
Sesquiterpene lactones (bitters, coumarins, caratenoids, FA, Flavanoids, resin, pectin)
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Key Action for Dandelion
Choleretic
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Key indication for Dandelion
Bile problems
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Three actions for leaf of taraxacum officianale
Diuretic, choleretic, keratolytic
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Three actions for root
Choleretic, cholegague, bitter digestive tonic, (Aperient) (Laxative) (Anti-rheumatic) (Anti inflammatory) (Anti-tumor) (Keratolytoic)
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Indications for taraxacum officianale
water retention, edema, inadequate bile production, cholecystitis, gallstones, hepatobiliary problems, digestive jaundice, dyspepsia, lack of appetite, warts, cankers
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CONTRAINDICATIONS for taraxicum
Ulcer, stomach inflammed, digestive weakness, bile duct obstruction, lactone allergy, hyperbilirubinemia, hemolytic anemia, Gilbert Syndrome, Criger-Najjer syndrome, liver disease
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Themes for dandelion
diuretic, cholertetic, keratolytic, less edema, bitter, laxative, poor digestion (dyspepsia, constipation)
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Agrimonia Eupatoria
Agrimony
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Body Sytem agrimony
genitourinary
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Key constituent agrimony
volatile oil (bitter, tannin, coumarin)
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Key indication for Agrimony
Lumbar Pain
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Key actions for Agrimony
Genitourinary tonic, astringent, bitter
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Indications for agrinmony
Deep, colicky, lumbar pain, uneasy sensation from the kidneys, chronic gallbladder problems, low stomach acid, decreased kidney function, cystitis, incontinency, gonorrheah, cataral discharge
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What is significant about px pee for agrimony?
urine is muddy, URTI with dropsy
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Bayberry is used for mucous and agrimony too! Examples?
Chronic mucous discharge: Leucorrhea, GI mucus, bronchitis
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Toxicity in agrimony
may cause photosensitivity and hypoglycemia
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PEE WHEN COUGH
agrimony
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Geranium Maculatum Common Name
Cranes Bill
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System for Cranes Bill
GI tract
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Key Action cranes bill
astringent
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Indication cranes bill
diarrhea
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Actions for Cranes bill
astringent, styptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hemorhage, vulnerar
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Indications Cranes Bill
diarrhea, IBS, hemorrhoids, vaginal bleeding and discharge, bleeding GI ulcers
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Matricaria Recuitita what is common name
German Chamomille
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System for Matricaria Recuita
GI and CNS
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Constituents for Matricaria Recuita
Azulene
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Key actions for matricaria recutita
Nervine and carminiatve
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Indication for Matricaria
Nervous Irrritability
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Actions for Matricaria Recutita
Nervine and carminiative, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, mild setative, stomachic, antiemetic, analgesic, antiseptic, vulnerary, diaphoretic, anti-microbial, anti-catarhal
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Constituents of Matricaria Recutita
(Volatile Oil), sesquitperne lactones, flavanoids, coumarins
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INDICATIONS chamomile (any condition...)
any condition where relaxing, carminative, and anti-inflammatory is useful
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Indications chamomile
anxiety, insomnia, gastritis, head cold, gingivitis, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, IBS, ulcers, sore throat
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Chamomile can be used externally
cut, bruise, itch, hemorhoid, eye strain
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Steam inhalation
Phlegm, hay fever, asthma, bronchitis
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Salvia Officianalus common name
Garden Sage
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System for Garden Sage
Integumentary
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Key constituent for garden sage
volatile oil, tannins
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Key Action for Garden Sage
antibacterial
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Key indication for Garden Sage
Sore throat
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Actions for Garden Sage
Volatile Oil, astringent, antibacterial
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Indications for Garden Sage
a) Sore throat, tonsil stuff,
b) Bad digestion, food sitting in stomach, cold extremeties, flatulence with gastric debilitiy, stomatitis, gingivitis, cystitis, post lactation
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External garden sage
Laryngitis, pharangytis, stomatitis, gingivitis, glossitis, warts
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Symptoms of Garden Sage OD
Dry mouth, irritated mucosa, restlessness, tremor, kidney damage, restless, tachycardia
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How to treat an OD of salvia officianalus
Do a GI lavage
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Theme of garden sage
Throat and flatulence
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Calendula Officianalus Common Name
Marigold
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System for marigold
Integumentary
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Key constituent marigold
Flavanoid (Caratenoid, bitter)
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Key Action marigold
Vulnerary
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Key Indication marigold
Skin Wounds
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Actions of marigold
vulnerary and antiseptic
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Indications for marigold - Internal
Gastric Ulcers, indigestion, hepatic congestion
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External indications for marigold
External skin trauma, scrape, scald, burn, acne, perineal lacerations during delivery, surgical wounds, varicose veins, gargle in mouth, conjunctivitis eye wash, irritated mucosa, discharge
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Flipendula Ulmaris Common Name
Meadowsweet
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Body system meadowsweet
GI
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Constituent meadowsweet
Volatile Oil
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Action Meadowsweet
Anti-inflmmatory
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Indication meadowsweet
Gastritis/ulceritis
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Constituents
Volatile oil, tannin, flavenoid, Vit C, coumarin, phenolic glycosides
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Action of meadosweet
Carminitive, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, stomachic, antacid, antiemetic, astringent, diuretic, antipyretic, anticoagulant, antimicrobail
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Indications for Filipendula Ulmaria
Atonic and acid dyspepsia, gastritis, heart burn, hyperacidity, peptic ulcers, nauseau, childhood diarrhea, rheumatic and arthritic pain, fever
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What is an internaction to beware of with meadowsweet?
May increase risk of bleeding with warfarin
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Contraindication in meadowsweet: hypersensitive to _______________
salicylate
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Body system for mentha pepperita
GI
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Constituent in mentha pepperita
Votatile oils
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Key action for mentha pepperita
carminative
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Key indication mentha pepperita
Intestinal colic
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Constituent in mentha pepperita
Volatile oil, tannin, bitter
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Key actions in mentha pepperita
Carminative, antispasmodic, antitussive, decongestent, analgesic, nevine, antiemetic, antypyretic, antisepticl, antimicrobial, diaphoretic, anti-anxiety
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Peppermeint indicated for
Intestinal colic, flatulent dyspepsia, nausea, cholits, chrones
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Peppermint contraindications
Pregnancy, emmenagogue, gallstone, hernia, acid reflex, applied to face of enfants
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Symphtum Officianalus
Comfrey
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Key constituent comfrey
Mucilage
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Key action for comfrey
vulnerary (& demulcent)
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key indication for comfrey
skin ulcers
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Constituent of comfrey
mucilage and tannins
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Indications of symphtum officianalus (internal)
diarrheah, bleeding of uterus, GI ulcers
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External uses of comfrey
Poultice/compress on leg ulcers, bruises, sprains, wounds, trauma with infection, mastitis compress, topical for fractures, gargle: gingivitis or pharyngitis
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Quick review comfree
diarheah, passive hemhorage, bruises and wounds
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Gentiana Lutea
Common name: gentian
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Body system for Gentiana Lutea
GI system
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Constituent for gentiana lutea
Bitter glycoside (xanthones, phenolic acid, alkaloids, sugars)
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Key action for gentiana lutea
Stim/depress CNS
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Key indication gentiana luteal
debilitated digestion
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MOre actions for gentian
bitter digestive stimulant, increase appetite, gastric sectetions, stomach emptying rate, peristalsis, sialagogue,
ALSO GB AND LIVER STUF
hepatic, cholegogue, choleretic
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More indications for gentian
Anorexia, atonic dyspepsia, GI atony, flatulence, nauseau, malabsorption including anemia
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The eclectics, Gentian
Atony of stomach and bowels, imperfect digestion, feeble'slow digetsion, debility, anorexia, ailmeentray insufficency, bilousness, jaundice
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General Contraindications for ALL BITTER
Gallbladder disease, kidney stones, dysmennorea, GI reflux, gastritis, peptic ulcer, hernia
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Pimpinella Ansium
Also called Aniseed
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Constituents of Pimpinella Ansium
Volatile oil, coumarin, flavanoid
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Actions of Aniseed
Big three (Antispasmodic, expectorant, carminative) Antispasmodic, expectorant, carminative, antimicrobia, aromatic, galactagogie
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Key indications of aniseed
Bronchitis, intestinal colic/flatulence, tracheitis
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Valeriana Officianalus
Common name: Valerian
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Body system Valerian
CNS
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Action of Valerian
Sedative
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Indication Valerian
Depression
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Action of valerian
Sedative and pain killer
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Indication for valerian
depression, insomnia from grief and nervousness, irritable, hypochondria, nervous HA, decreased cerebral circulation, epilepsy
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Constituents of valerian
(Volatile oil) and monoterpene
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Action of valerian
Sedative and pain killer
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Indication for valerian
depression, insomnia from grief and nervousness, irritable, hypochondria, nervous HA, decreased cerebral circulation, epilepsy
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Constituents of valerian
(Volatile oil) and monoterpene
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Mechanism of Valerian
Binds to GABA and prevents breakdown *give one to 2 weeks at a time to see if effect occurs *SX: headache, vertigo, altered vision, restlessness, agitation, insomnia, nausea, motility, reflex excitablity, central paralysis
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Action of valerian
Sedative and pain killer
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Indication for valerian
depression, insomnia from grief and nervousness, irritable, hypochondria, nervous HA, decreased cerebral circulation, epilepsy
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Constituents of valerian
(Volatile oil) and monoterpene
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Mechanism of Valerian
Binds to GABA and prevents breakdown *give one to 2 weeks at a time to see if effect occurs *SX: headache, vertigo, altered vision, restlessness, agitation, insomnia, nausea, motility, reflex excitablity, central paralysis
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Zanthoxylum Americanum Common Name
Prickly Ash
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Constituents Prickly ASh
Alkaloids, coumarins, resins, tannins, volatile oil
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This calls for prickly ash (internal)
Poor circulation!
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Action of prickly ash
stimulate, circulatory, tonic, alterative, carminative, diaphoretic, antirheumatic, hetpaic
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Externally can be used for
theumatism, skin disease, works on lymph system, circualtion and mucous membranes
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Contraindications with prickly ash
coagulant
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Common Name Scrophularia Nodosa
Figwort
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Constituent figwort
Iridoid
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Actions Figwort
Alterative, diuretic, laxative, cardiac stimulant
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Figwort is the most widely used for treatment of skin problems including...
Psoriasis, eczema or any condition characterized by ITCH and irritation
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Figwort is most commonly used in ....
Treatment of skin irritation
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FIGWORT SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT BE USED IN PEOPLE WITH THIS CONDITION
Tachycardia -> heart stimulant
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Similax SPP is also called
saspirilla
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Body system for saspirilla
Geniturinary
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Key constituent of saspirilla
Steroidal Saponin
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Action of saspirilla
Alterative Tonic (antirheumatic, diuretic, diaphoretic)
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Indication for Saspirilla
Gout
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Indications for Similax SPP
Gout, arthritis, fever, GI disorders, eczema, psoriasis, cancer
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Common name for Echinacea SPP
Cone Flower
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Body System Cone Flower
Immune
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Key constituents cone flower
Immune stimulants
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INdication echinacae
Active infection
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Actions Echinacae
Immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti--bachterial
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Immuno perspective on echinacae
Echinacae stimulates phagocytosis, activates macrophages, ***vulnerary, anti-tumor, alterative
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Take coneflower when?
1) At first sign of infection because it is antibacterial and antiviral 2) it is good recovery chemopotherapy 3) good for boils, sores, cuts, oral cavity infection, good topically
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CAUTION
Allergic hypersensitivity to asteracae
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CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR ECHINACAE
MS, LEUKOSIS, COLLAGENOSIS, AIDS, HIV, AUTAMMUNE
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Scuttellara Lateriflora skull cap
Skull Cap
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System for skull cap
CNS
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Constituent Skull cap
Volatile oil
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Key action skull cap
Nervine Tonic
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key indication skull cap
Nervousness
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Actions for skull cap
Nervine tonic, antispasmodic, anti-convulsant
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Indications for skull cap
Nervous from illness, mental physical exhaustion, HEADACHE & INSOMNIA from exhaustion, delirium tremors, seizures/neurlagia, Heart disease with nerves (circ and uterine)???
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Toxicity in skull cap would look like
GIDDY, STUPOR, LIMb TWITCHING, SEIZURE, INTERMITTEN PULSE
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Phytolacca Americana Common Name
Poke root
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Poke root body system
Lymph and Muscoskeletal
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Constituent of poke root
Saponins
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Poke root key ACtion
lymphatic, (antiviral, emetic, purgative, laxative)
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Pook root key indication
glandular swelling
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Poke root key indications INternal
Hard, painful glandular swellings, mastitis, diptheria
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ORAL indication poke root
pale mucosa, ulcerations, cough, diptheria, difficult respiration
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External pokeroot
Very purified extract for conjunctivitis, mastitis, kymphadenopathy, fermentation for ulcers and hemhorrades
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OD pokeroot
Nauseau, vomit, tingle, hypotension DEATH CAUSING depressant to lungs and heart
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Iris Versicolour is also called
Blue Flag
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Body system for blue flag
Immune
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Key constituent for blue flag
oleoresin (organic acids, volatile oils)
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Key action for blue flag
lymphatic alterative, cholegogue, laxative at higher doses
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Key indication blue flag
lymphatic enlargement
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Indications iris versicolour
lymph and thyroid enlargement, soft no pain
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GI indicatons for IRIS versicolor
Headache with fever and nauseau < motion and fatty food, headache strating in the occipital area and moves over eyes and foreahad, hepatitis, diarhea, cnronic pancreatitis
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Reproductive Iris Versicolor
Uterine hypertrophy, enlarged ovaries, spermatorreah, lukoreah, ulceration cervical os
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Skin iris versicolor
greasy and oily, acne, psoriasis, abnormal pigment
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Iris versicolor fresh vs dry
Fresh stronger
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Rumex Crispis Common Name
Yellow Dock
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Rumex Crispis system
GI
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Rumex Crispus key constituent
Anthraquinones
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Rumex Crispus Key action
Mild Laxative
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Rumex Crispus Key indication
Mild constipation
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ACtion for Yellow Dock
Laxative, purifier, alterative, blood cleanser
| cholegogue, tonic, hepatic,
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Indications Yellow Dock
Mild constipation, sluggish digestion, liver congestion (leading to jaundice), toxic skin of any sort, anemia (yellow doc is a source of iron)
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Toxicity of yellow dock can cause
renal damage
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Yellow dock overuse can cause
hypokalemia and increased toxicity with cardiac glycosides
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Galium Aparine common name
Cleavers
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Body system galium aparin
Immune/lymph
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Key constituent galium aparrine
Organic acids
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Key action galium aparine
antinodular
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Key indication cleavers
lymphadentis
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Iris versicolour versus Cleavers
Iris versicolour = lymph enlargement, cleaver = lymphadentis
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Constituent of galium aparine
organic acids, iridoid glucosides, tannins
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ACtions of galium aparine
refrigerant, diuretic, antinodular
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Indications for Galium Aparine
lymphatic system tonic, lymphadentis anywhere in the body , nodular growth of skin and mucous membranes
314
Second and third jobs of galium aparine
Exanthem diseases, dry skin, useful in treatment UTIs with associated with pain
315
Common name for urtica dioica
Stinging Nettle
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Body system for stinging nettle
Genitourinary
317
Constituent stinging nettle
organic acids
318
Key action stinging nettle
astringents
319
Exces mucous stinging nettle
Excess mucous
320
Key constituents stinging nettle
all acids, volatile oil, glucoquinone
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Indicatios for urtica doica
(excess mucous, cysts, diarrhea,) nutritive anemia, decreased capillary fragiility, gout ACHES AND PAINS, deficieny lactation, external eczema
322
Urtica Dioica toxicity
causes contact dermatitis, red, raised, irritated skin
323
Trifolium Pratense common name
Red clover
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Body System for red colver
Integumentary
325
Key action for red clover
anti-spasmodic
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Key constituent for red clover
phenolic glycosides
327
Key indication for red clover
ulcerations
328
Actions for red clover
Anti-spasmodic, antitussive, anti-tumor
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Internal indications for red clover (skin)
ulcers, burns, skin, cancer, acne
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Internal actions for red clover (chest)
spasmodic cough, measles, bronchitis, laryngitis, phtinthis
331
Internal indications red clover (Gout)
gout/arthritis
332
EXTERNAL RED CLOVER
Eczema, psoriasis, itch, itch, inflammed skin, cancer growth, sore eyes
333
Red clover contraindicated with
coumarins (bleeding disoders), pre-surgery, prelabor or those taking heparin, coumarin, warfarin
334
CAUTION REDCLOVER
bleeding disorder, heparin therapy, presurgery, prelabor, anticoagulant, estrogen activoty
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Articum lappa common name
Burdock root
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Body system articum lappa
Burdock Root
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Key constituent for burdock root
Lignins
338
Key action for burdock
alterative
339
Key indication burdock root
skin conditions
340
Root burdock ACTIONS
Alterative, digestive, cholegogue, diuretic, diaphoretic, antipyretic, phytoestrogenic, antirheumatic, antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, nutritive, demulcent, anti-tumor, anti-mutagenic
341
LEAVES ACTIONS burdock
alterative, vulnerary, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal
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SEEDS ACTIONS burdock
alterative, diuretic, urinary tonic, vulnerary
343
ROOTS burdock
Alterative, digestive bitter, cholagogue, diuretic, diaphoretic, antipyretic, phytoestrogenic, anti-microbial, antirheumatic, hypoglycemia, demulcent, antitumor, antimutagenic
344
Leaves burdock (indications)
THE LEAVES ARE THE VULERARY FOR POULTICE
345
Root burdock is indicated for
Dry and scaly skin conditions, psoriasis, eczema, dandrudd, rheumatic and arthritic conditions, anorexia nervosa, cysts and wounds
