Wk 3: Dermatology

Question 1

Key actions? (3)

Answer 1

Alterative
Hepatic
Laxative

Question 2

Arcticum Lappa?

Answer 2

Burdock

Question 3

Berberis vulgaris?

Answer 3

Barberry

Question 4

Coptis sinensis

Answer 4

Coptis, golden thread

Question 5

Rumex Crispus

Answer 5

Yellowdock

Question 6

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Answer 6

Licorice

Question 7

Trifolium pretense

Answer 7

Red clover

Question 8

Excellent alterative?

Answer 8

Arctium lappa (burdock)

Question 9

Artium lappa safety?

Answer 9

Safe + nutritious

Question 10

Berberis vulgaris safety?

Answer 10

Stong bitter avoid during pregnancy/lactation

Question 11

Excellent hepatic + potent anti-microbial?

Answer 11

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)

Question 12

Strong & bitter herb used for skin conditions characterized by inflammation?

Answer 12

Coptis chinensis (Goldenthread)

Question 13

Coptis chinensis safety?

Answer 13

Non-toxic but strongly bitter
Avoid during pregnancy/lactation
Not generally used for more than 3 wks consecutively

Question 14

One of the best blood purifiers? Also strong & effective alternative, useful in binding blood

Answer 14

Rumex Crispus (yellowdock)

Question 15

Rumex Crispus safety?

Answer 15

Do not eat fresh
Stimulating laxative

Question 16

-useful alterative → female endocrine conditions (acne, irregular menses)
- contains phytoestrogens
- Show some benefit for hot flashes (menopause)

Answer 16

Trifolium pratense (red clover)

Question 17

Trifolium pretense safety?

Answer 17

May interact with anti-coagulants

Question 18

Stimulating laxatives (2)?

Answer 18

Yellowdock
Rheum palmatrum

Question 19

key tx principals (3)?

Answer 19

1. herbs are cold & bitter
2. The stronger the presentation the stronger the required tx
3. if there constipation get the bowels going

Question 20

What can be used to round out formulas to minimize digestive effects?

Answer 20

ginger or cinnamon

Question 21

Main actions:
Alterative
Hepatic
Mild laxative
Mild adaptogen

Answer 21

burdock

Question 22

Indications:
Hepatic congestion
Sluggish bowels
Acne, eczema + other skin conditions
IBS
type II diabetes
Nausea

Answer 22

burdock

Question 23

Main actions:
Hepatic
Cholagogue
Antimicrobial
Bitter
Anti-inflammatory
Alterative
Endocrine modulator (insulin)

Answer 23

Barberry

Question 24

Main indications:
General infections
GI infections
Hepatic or gallbladder conditions
Constipation
Type II diabetes
PCOS
Any inflammatory skin condition

Answer 24

Barberry

Question 25

Main Actions: Antimicrobial Anti-inflammatory Hepatic Bitter

Answer 25

Coptis

Question 26

Main Indications: Chronic/ acute skin characterized by inflammation Acute GI infections Chronic sinusitis Hepatitis

Answer 26

Coptis

Question 27

Main actions: Adaptogen (adrenals) Anti-inflammatory Demulcent Antiviral Hypertensive Laxative (high doses)

Answer 27

Licorice

Question 28

Main indications: Ongoing stress Hypotension Asthma Eczema Chronic/ Acute bronchitis Emphysema URTI, post viral cough Stomach ulcers

Answer 28

Licorice

Question 29

Main actions: Alterative Laxative Hepatic Astringent Mild adaptogen

Answer 29

Rumex crispus (yellow dock)

Question 30

Main Indications: Chronic skin infections Constipation Convalescence

Answer 30

Rumex crispus (yellow dock)

Question 31

Main actions: Alterative Lymphatic Mild female endocrine modulator (phytoestrogen) Mild diuretic Mild anti-inflammatory

Answer 31

Red clover

Question 32

Main Indications: Skin conditions PCOS irregular menses Menopausal hot flashes

Answer 32

Red clover