Thyroid Flashcards
1
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Bugleweed - actions:
A
- antithyrotrophic - blocks T3/T4 conversion
- astringent
- sedative
- tonic
- regulates cardiac arrhythmias
- normalizes circulation via effects on autonomic nervous system
2
Q
Bugleweed - cautions:
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- pregnancy
* severe CV dz
3
Q
Bugleweed - constituents:
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- volatile oil
- bitter
- gallic acid
- tannins
4
Q
Bugleweed - indications:
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- CV dz - irritability, irregularity, dyspnea
- palpitation
- valve dz
- incipient phthisis
- chronic irritable cough
- hemoptysis
- exophthalmic goiter
5
Q
Melissa - indications:
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- anxiety
- restlessness
- palpitations
- headache
- depression
- HTN
- insomnia
- hyperthyroidism
6
Q
Motherwort - indications:
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- stimulates delayed menses
- w/ anxiety, tension
- tonic for menopause changes
- strengthens w/out straining the heart
7
Q
Motherwort - actions:
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- diuretic
- antispasmodic
- nervine
- emmenogogue
- cardiotonic
- hypotensive
- sedative
8
Q
Iris - actions:
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- cholegogue
- alterative
- lymphagogue
- diuretic
- hepatic
- laxative
9
Q
Iris - indications:
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- glandular alterative - esp thyroid
* secondary syphilis
10
Q
Iris - cautions:
A
- high doses cause severe irritation of mucosa, severe gastroenteritis leading to death
- no longterm use
11
Q
Ashwaganda - indications:
A
- thyroid dysfunction
- fatigue
- insomnia
- chronic inflammation
12
Q
Ashwaganda - actions:
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- adaptogen
- builds vitality
- sedative
- modulates stress response
- antispasmodic
- thyroid activity stimulant
- enhances antiperoxidation of hepatic tissue
13
Q
Ashwaganda - cautions:
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pregnancy
14
Q
Gugul - actions:
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- inc iodine uptake
- inc thyroid peroxidase
- dec fasting blood glucose
- inc BP
- inc CRP
15
Q
Gugul - indications:
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- hypothyroidism
* hyperlipidemia
