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What are Alteratives commonly referred to as?

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Blood Purifiers

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What do Alteratives do to the condition of the blood?

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Gradually and favorably alter the condition of the blood

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How do Alteratives aid the body?

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By assimilating nutrients and eliminating metabolic waste products

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What type of conditions do Alteratives neutralize?

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Acidic conditions in the body

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What process do Alteratives aid in besides blood purification?

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Protein assimilation

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What is the nutritional content of Alteratives?

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Extremely high in minerals and some vitamins

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Name one example of an Alterative.

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Burdock root

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Name another example of an Alterative.

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Dandelion leaf and root

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Fill in the blank: Alteratives are agents that aid in _______ and eliminating metabolic waste products.

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assimilating nutrients

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True or False: Echinacea is an example of an Alterative.

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True

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List three examples of Alteratives.

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  • Red Clover
  • Goldenseal
  • Oregon Grape root
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Fill in the blank: Alteratives help neutralize _______ conditions in the body.

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acidic

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What is a common characteristic of Alteratives?

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They are agents that gradually and favorably alter the condition of the blood

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Fill in the blank: Alteratives are extremely high in _______ and some vitamins.

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minerals

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Name two roots that are classified as Alteratives.

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  • Yellow Dock root
  • Oregon Grape root
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What are analgesics/anodynes?

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Herbs used to reduce pain

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How are analgesics/anodynes used?

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Both internally and externally depending on the herb

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What additional effect may analgesics/anodynes have besides pain relief?

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They may also be antispasmodics

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How do most analgesics/anodynes relieve pain?

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By reducing pain signals to the brain

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Name an example of an analgesic/anodyne.

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Skullcap, Valerian, Lobelia, Catnip, Chamomile, Cloves, Cramp Bark, Passion Flower

These herbs may be used for their pain-relieving properties.

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What are antacids?

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Herbs used to neutralize excess acids in the stomach and intestines

Antacids also have demulcent properties that soothe, protect, and heal the stomach lining.

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Name three examples of antacids.

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  • Irish Moss
  • Slippery Elm
  • Fennel Seed

Other examples include Dandelion leaf and root, most Seaweeds, and Psyllium seeds.

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True or False: Antacids only neutralize stomach acids without providing any protective effects.

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False

Antacids also contain demulcent properties that soothe and protect the stomach lining.

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Fill in the blank: Antacids are herbs used to neutralize excess acids in the stomach and intestines, and most also contain _______ properties.
[demulcent]
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What are Antihelminthic/Parasiticides?
Herbs that destroy or expel worms and parasites from the system. ## Footnote Examples include Aloe, Garlic, Pomegranate (white rind), Chaparral, Rue, Wormwood, Thyme oil, Thuja, and Tansy.
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Name three examples of Antihelminthic herbs.
* Aloe * Garlic * Pomegranate (white rind) ## Footnote Other examples include Chaparral, Rue, Wormwood, Thyme oil, Thuja, and Tansy.
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What is the purpose of Antiasthmatic herbs?
Herbs that help relieve the symptoms of asthma by dilating the bronchioles and breaking up mucus. ## Footnote Examples include Coltsfoot, Mullein, Lobelia, Yerba Santa, Elecampane, Pleurisy Root, and Comfrey leaf and root.
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List two examples of Antiasthmatic herbs.
* Coltsfoot * Mullein ## Footnote Additional examples are Lobelia, Yerba Santa, Elecampane, Pleurisy Root, and Comfrey leaf and root.
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Fill in the blank: Antihelminthic herbs help to _______ worms and parasites from the system.
[destroy or expel]
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True or False: Garlic is an example of an Antiasthmatic herb.
False ## Footnote Garlic is classified as an Antihelminthic herb, not Antiasthmatic.
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What does the term 'antibiotic' mean?
It means 'antilife' (anti=against, biotic=life) ## Footnote The term is disliked by some herbalists, who prefer 'biotic' as it means 'for life.'
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What is the preferred term for herbs that oppose infections according to herbalists?
Biotic ## Footnote This term emphasizes support for life rather than against it.
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How do most herbs classified as antibiotics function?
They work by direct stimulation to the body’s immune system ## Footnote Only a few have direct germ-killing abilities.
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What is the role of a healthy system in fighting off infections?
A healthy system supported with biotic herbs helps fight off most infections ## Footnote This highlights the importance of overall health in infection resistance.
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Name an example of an herb that is considered biotic.
Echinacea ## Footnote Other examples include Chaparral, Garlic, Goldenseal, and Thyme.
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Fill in the blank: Many herbs referred to as antibiotics have _______ abilities.
direct germ killing ## Footnote However, most work by stimulating the immune system.
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True or False: All herbs labeled as antibiotics work by killing germs.
False ## Footnote Most work by stimulating the immune system instead.
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What are anticatarrhals?
Herbs that help eliminate and prevent excessive catarrhal (mucus) buildup in the system. ## Footnote Examples include Cayenne, Ginger, Sage, Echinacea, Goldenseal, Garlic, Mullein, Yarrow, and Yerba Santa.
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Name two examples of herbs that are classified as anticatarrhals.
* Cayenne * Ginger * Sage * Echinacea * Goldenseal * Garlic * Mullein * Yarrow * Yerba Santa ## Footnote These herbs help with mucus buildup.
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What are anti-lithic/lithotriptic herbs used for?
They help prevent and eliminate urinary and biliary stones and gravel. ## Footnote Examples include Gravel Root, Parsley root, Marshmallow root, Dandelion root, Cleavers, Buchu, Cornsilk, Stone Root, and Oregon Grape root for biliary stones.
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Fill in the blank: Anti-lithic herbs help prevent and eliminate _______.
urinary and biliary stones
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What is the function of antiseptics/anti-microbial herbs?
They help prevent the growth of bacteria and resist pathogenic microorganisms. ## Footnote Examples include Goldenseal, Chaparral, Calendula, Myrrh, Sage, Garlic, and essential oils of Eucalyptus, Pine, Clove, Juniper Berries, Thyme.
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List three examples of antiseptics/anti-microbial herbs.
* Goldenseal * Chaparral * Calendula * Myrrh * Sage * Garlic * Eucalyptus (essential oil) * Pine (essential oil) * Clove (essential oil) * Juniper Berries (essential oil) * Thyme (essential oil) ## Footnote These herbs resist pathogenic microorganisms.
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What are anti-spasmodics used for?
They prevent or ease cramps in the body and muscle spasms. ## Footnote Examples include Cramp Bark, Lobelia, Black Cohosh, Lady’s Slipper, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam, Blue Cohosh.
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Fill in the blank: Anti-spasmodics help to prevent or ease _______.
muscle spasms
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What is the primary action of astringents?
They constrict tissue by precipitating proteins and reduce discharge and secretions. ## Footnote Most astringents contain tannins.
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Name two examples of astringent herbs.
* Bayberry bark * Wild Oak bark * Witch Hazel bark * Princess Pine * Uva Ursi * Cranesbill * Oak gall ## Footnote These herbs act to constrict tissue.
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What are bitters?
Act as stimulating tonics for the digestive system through a reflex via the taste buds. ## Footnote Examples include Centaury, Gentian, Goldenseal, Horehound, and Wormwood.
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What is the primary function of carminatives?
Aid the release of gas and griping on the bowels. ## Footnote Carminatives are rich in volatile oils and stimulate peristalsis of the digestive system while relaxing the stomach.
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Name three examples of carminatives.
* Angelica * Anise * Caraway ## Footnote Other examples include Cardamon, Calamus, Ginger, Dill, Cayenne, Chamomile, and Peppermint.
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What are demulcents?
Rich in mucilage, soothing and healing to irritated and inflamed tissue. ## Footnote Important herbs in most formulas.
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List five examples of demulcents.
* Comfrey * Slippery Elm * Licorice * Irish Moss * Chickweed ## Footnote Other examples include Psyllium, Chia, Flax, Aloe Vera, Fenugreek, Mullein, and Oatmeal.
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True or False: Bitters help in the release of gas in the digestive system.
False ## Footnote Bitters stimulate the digestive system but carminatives are known for aiding gas release.
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Fill in the blank: Carminatives are rich in _______.
volatile oils ## Footnote They stimulate peristalsis and relax the stomach.
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What is the role of demulcents in herbal formulas?
Soothing and healing to irritated and inflamed tissue. ## Footnote They are important in most herbal remedies.
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