Thyroid

Question 1

Bugleweed - actions:

Answer 1

• antithyrotrophic - blocks T3/T4 conversion
• astringent
• sedative
• tonic
• regulates cardiac arrhythmias
• normalizes circulation via effects on autonomic nervous system

Question 2

Bugleweed - cautions:

Answer 2

• pregnancy

* severe CV dz

Question 3

Bugleweed - constituents:

Answer 3

• volatile oil
• bitter
• gallic acid
• tannins

Question 4

Bugleweed - indications:

Answer 4

• CV dz - irritability, irregularity, dyspnea
• palpitation
• valve dz
• incipient phthisis
• chronic irritable cough
• hemoptysis
• exophthalmic goiter

Question 5

Melissa - indications:

Answer 5

• anxiety
• restlessness
• palpitations
• headache
• depression
• HTN
• insomnia
• hyperthyroidism

Question 6

Motherwort - indications:

Answer 6

• stimulates delayed menses
• w/ anxiety, tension
• tonic for menopause changes
• strengthens w/out straining the heart

Question 7

Motherwort - actions:

Answer 7

• diuretic
• antispasmodic
• nervine
• emmenogogue
• cardiotonic
• hypotensive
• sedative

Question 8

Iris - actions:

Answer 8

• cholegogue
• alterative
• lymphagogue
• diuretic
• hepatic
• laxative

Question 9

Iris - indications:

Answer 9

• glandular alterative - esp thyroid

* secondary syphilis

Question 10

Iris - cautions:

Answer 10

• high doses cause severe irritation of mucosa, severe gastroenteritis leading to death
• no longterm use

Question 11

Ashwaganda - indications:

Answer 11

• thyroid dysfunction
• fatigue
• insomnia
• chronic inflammation

Question 12

Ashwaganda - actions:

Answer 12

• adaptogen
• builds vitality
• sedative
• modulates stress response
• antispasmodic
• thyroid activity stimulant
• enhances antiperoxidation of hepatic tissue

Question 13

Ashwaganda - cautions:

Answer 13

pregnancy

Question 14

Gugul - actions:

Answer 14

• inc iodine uptake
• inc thyroid peroxidase
• dec fasting blood glucose
• inc BP
• inc CRP

Question 15

Gugul - indications:

Answer 15

• hypothyroidism

* hyperlipidemia

Question 16

Gugul - cautions:

Answer 16

• pregnancy

* hyperthyroidism

Question 17

Gugul - constituents:

Answer 17

• ketosteroid

Question 18

Bladderwrack - actions:

Answer 18

• diuretic

* mucilaginous, nutritional iodine source

Question 19

Bladderwrack - indications:

Answer 19

• hypthyroidism

Question 20

Bladderwrack - cautions:

Answer 20

• pregnancy

* hyperthyroidism

Question 21

Coleus - actions:

Answer 21

• inc cAMP
• cardiotonic
• relaxes smooth muscles in arteries
• helping with HTN
• bronchodilator
• inc insulin secretion
• inc thyroid glandular function

Question 22

Coleus - constituents:

Answer 22

forskolin (labdane diterpene)