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1
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Structure: Simple phenolic

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•Aromatic (benzene) ring with an OH group

2
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Structure: Tannins

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astringents – phenolic acids with ester linkages to a central glucose

3
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Structure: Coumarins

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4
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Structure: furanocoumarins

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5
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Structure: Chromones

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6
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Structure: Furanochromones

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7
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Structure: Anthraquinones

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8
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Structure: Lignans

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•Dimeric compounds formed by two phenylpropene derivatives

9
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Structure: Stilbenes

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Example: Resveratrol

10
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Structure: Flavanoids- flavone

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11
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Structure: Flavanoids - Flavonols

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12
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Structure: Flavanoids – Flavanones

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13
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Structure: flavanoids – Isoflavones

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14
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Which of the phenolic classes are volatile?

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Eugenol

15
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What is a glycoside?

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•Phenolic compound with a sugar group

16
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What is a glycone?

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The sugar moiety of a glycoside is known as the glycone

17
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What is an aglycone?

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•phenolic portion of a glycoside is the aglycone

18
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How are Anthraquinones used medicinally?

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•many are pigments, most well known class of plant-based laxatives and purgatives. Many occur as glycosides.

19
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What is the difference among anthocyanins, anthocyanidins, and proanthocyanidins

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All are pigments

anthocyanins are glycocides– anthocynadins with a sugar moiety

Anthocyanidins are structurally related to flavones, but carry a charge
Proanthocyanidins are related to flavonoid pigments, but have no sugar moiety. Oligomers and polymers of flavan-3-ol moieties

20
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Which classes of phenolic compounds act as phytoestrogens?

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Lignans

21
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Explain why, from a chemical standpoint, phenolic compounds have antioxidant properties.

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lots of double bonds allow them to have resonance stabilization

22
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How many carbon are in a monoterpene?

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•10-carbon molecules

23
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How many carbons are in a sesquiterpene?

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15 carbons

24
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How many carbon are in a diterpene?

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20

25
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How many carbons in a triterpene?

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30

26
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Which classes of terpenes are volatile?

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sesquiterpenes

27
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What is a resin?

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  • A mixture of terpenoid molecules and other aromatic compounds that combine to form a solid or semi-solid substance that is excreted by plants for protection or in response to injury.
  • The solid/semi-sold portion of resins are often di- and triterpenes, and the aromatic portion is commonly made up of mono- and sesquiterpenes.
  • The aromatic components can be distilled from the heavier resinous components.
28
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Define amphipathic

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both hydrophilic and hydrophobic

29
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What are saponins?

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glycosides with a distinctive foaming characteristic

30
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What are the basic properties of an alkaloid?

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•Nitrogenous molecules – the nitrogen is often contained in a heterocyclic ring.

31
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How are alkaloids classified?

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by their amino acids

32
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Define mucilage

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•Form gels or slime with water.

33
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What are the effects of bitters on the function of the GI tract?

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production of saliva
vagal efferents
Bitter stimulates Ghrelin, which inc hunger and the cycle of satiety
inc CCK, which stimulates the secretion of bile and pancreatic juice
Stimulates motility
Anti-inflammatory to GI mucosa
Stimulates proliferation of mucosal cells

34
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What type of compound are the bitter principles in Gentiana lutea?

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Secoiridoid glycosides

35
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What type of compound is, in large part, responsible for the antispasmodic action of carminative herbs

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Volatile oils - monoterpenes

36
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What purpose do astringent herbs serve? What are some examples of conditions treated with astringent herbs.

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Tighten up tissues, close membranes. Hemorrhoids, leaky gut, secretory diarrhea

37
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What purpose do demulcent herbs serve? What are some examples of conditions treated with demulcent herbs.

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Calm/soothe irritated/inflamed membranes Sore throat, gastritis, IBS

38
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major indications for the use of Gentiana lutea

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stimulate digestion, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cholagogue

39
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major indications for the use of Zingiber officinale

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warming, anti-emetic, diaphoretic, diuretic, increase circulation

40
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major indications for the use of Foeniculum vulgare

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promotes lactation, relieves flatulence/bloating

41
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major indications for the use of Citrus sinensis/aurantium

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dyspepsia, loss of appetite

42
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major indications for the use of Matricaria recutita

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antiemetic, nervine, bitter, carminative

43
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Major indications for the use of Geranium maculatum

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astringent, part of Robert’s formula (IBS), chronic diarrhea

44
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major indications for the use of Rumex crispus

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nutritive, strong astringent, patient’s going on new diet, leaky gut

45
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difference between a laxative, purgative, and a cathartic

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Laxative: mild
Purgative: moderate
Cathartic: severe, “coming out both ends”

46
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What is the primary type of constituent responsible for the action of the purgative/cathartic herbs?

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Anthroquinone glycosides

47
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What are the uses of the outer leaf aloe vera?

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Outer: strong irritant laxative

48
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What are the uses of the inner gel of aloe vera?

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demulcant, soothing, cool and moist, anti-inflammatory, polysaccharides (immunomodulating), bulking

49
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major indications for the use of Linum usitatissimum

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constipation (increase stool bulk), nutritive, colon damage, gastritis/enteritis

50
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Major indications for the use of Plantago spp

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(psyllium husk) chronic constipation, fissures, hemorrhoids, pregnancy, hyperlipidemia

51
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Major indications for the use of Aloe spp (outer leaf)

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constipation

52
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Major indications for the use of Rhamnus purshiana

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(bearberry) constpations, atonic bowels (w/ chronic hemorrhoids)

53
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Major indications for the use of Cassia senna

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(senna) irritant laxative

54
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Major indications for the use of Aesculus hippocastinum

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(horse chestnut) blunt traumas, hematomas, hemorrhoids

55
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Major indications for the use of Ruscus aculeatus

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(butcher’s broom) hemorrhoids (OK in pregnancy)

56
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Major indications for the use of Collinsonia Canadensis

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(stone root) constriction in throat/rectum, congestion

57
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Major indications for the use of Hamamelis virginiana

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(witch hazel) venous debility, pale mucous tissues

58
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Major indications for the use of Agrimonia eupatoria

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(agrimony) astringent and anti-microbial, mental tension/caught in bind

59
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(expectorant/antitussive/demulcent) facilitate the removal of respiratory secretions from the trachea and bronchial tree (E.g. resins)

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expectorant

60
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(expectorant/antitussive/demulcent) decrease the frequency of a cough

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antitussive

61
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(expectorant/antitussive/demulcent) soothes mucous membranes

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demulcent

62
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which plants have pyrrolizidine alkaloids?

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Petasitis hybridus, Tussilago farfara

63
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Why do we use herbs to treat a cough?

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Non-productive, inhibiting healing

64
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Major indications for the use of Urtica dioica

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allergic rhinosinusitis, low BP, hair loss, mucus, diarrhea, swelling, anemia of pregnancy, arthritis

65
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Major indications for the use of Euphrasia officinalis

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allergic rhinosinusitis, decongestant, conjunctivitis, watery discharge

66
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major indications for the use of Peasites hybridis

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allergic rhinosinusitis

67
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Foeniculum vulgare

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tight/spastic coughs, asthma (w/ Grindelia)

68
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Ammi visnaga

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tight/spastic coughs, asthma, bronchodilator, antitussive

69
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Coleus forskolii

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increase intercellular cAMP, relaxes smooth muscle

70
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Ephedra sinica

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alpha/beta adrenergic agonist, increase NE, decongestant, antitussive, bronchodilator, increase HR, diaphoretic, diuretic *low dose herb

71
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Datura stramonium

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*toxicity: tropane alkaloids, “purely spasmodic asthma”

72
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Thymus vulgaris

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wet coughs

73
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Amoracia rusticana

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decongestant, diaphoretic, mucolytic

74
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Salvia officinalis

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wet coughs

75
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Hyssopus officinalis

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wet coughs, antitussive, antimicrobial

76
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Ligusticum porter

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bronchitis, colds/flus, sore throat * throat/upper lungs

77
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Inula helenium

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deep lung conditions, irritating bronchial coughs, antimicrobial *deep lungs

78
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Grindelia spp

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asthma, persistent/spasmodic coughs *upper lungs

79
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(respiratory) major indications for the use of Prunus serotina

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antitussive, expectorant, antispasmodic, astringent, bitter

80
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(respiratory) Major indications for the use of Verbascum Thapsus

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dry cough, anodyne, expectorant

81
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(respiratory) Major indications for the use of Glycyrrhiza

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soothes mucus membranes, dry cough,

82
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(respiratory) Major indications for the use of Tussilago farfara

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dry/spasmodic cough, recovery from smoking, emphysema, *pyrrolizidine alkaloids

83
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(6) Herbs that support the host

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Echinacea, Astragalus membranaceus, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Ganoderma lucidum, Schisandra chinensis, Eleutherococcus senticosus

84
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(11) Herbs that kill the microbe

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Mahonia, Allium sativum (spares lactobacillus), Thymus vulgaris, Melissa officinalis, Juglans nigra, Achillae millifolium, Artemesia, Hydrastis canadensis, Lomatium dissectum, Inula helenium, Juniperus communis

85
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What are 2 elements of a treatment strategy for infectious disease?

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Support the host: address obstacles to cure, establish foundations of health, stimulate the vis, support organ systems, correct structural integrity,
Kill the microbes: prescribe natural substances for disease, drugs, surgery

86
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What is the purpose of using a synergist?

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activate antimicrobials

87
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What is the purpose of using a lymphagogue?

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Move the waste, help the body “clean up” the infection

88
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What is the purpose of using an immunomodulator?

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Enhance immune function

89
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What herbs contain berberine?

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Mahonia, Hydrastis canadensis, Berberis

90
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What are the elements of the HEMP formula?

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Hydrastis, Echinacea, Myrrh, Phytolacca

91
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(infectious disease) major indications for the use of Potentilla tormentilla

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watery diarrhea, passive hemorrhage, astringent

92
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(infectious disease) major indications for the use of Urtica dioica root

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chronic diarrhea with large mucus evacuations

93
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(infectious disease) major indications for the use of Hydrastis canadensis

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antimicrobial, GI infection

94
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(infectious disease) major indications for the use of Mahonia spp

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antimicrobial, GI infection

95
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(infectious disease) major indications for the use of Sambucus nigra

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respiratory infections

96
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(infectious disease) major indications for the use of Eupatorium perfoliatum

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influenza with aching bones, fever, chills

97
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For which conditions is it indicated to use a diuretic?

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Increase flow, toxin elimination

98
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when to use a urinary astringent?

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Loose/atonic system: losing protein/glucose, edema

99
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when to use a urinary demulcent?

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Irritation in the urinary tract: UTI/cystitis, dysuria

100
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A urinary anti-inflammatory?

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Inflammation: UTI, dysuria, stones

101
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(urinary) the major indications for the use of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

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bloody/mucus secretions, weight in the loins, relaxed urinary tract

102
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(urinary) the major indications for the use of Chimaphila umbellate

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mild urinary sx, prostate drainage, lymphatic draining

103
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(urinary) the major indications for the use of Zea mays

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gentle diuretic, relieve irritation

104
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(urinary) the major indications for the use of Equisetum spp

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cystic irritation, tenesmic urging to urinate, renal calculi

105
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(urinary) the major indications for the use of Vaccinium macropcarpon

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preventive for UTIs, decrease stone formation

106
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(urinary) the major indications for the use of Juniperus communis

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chronic urinary inflammation, atonic, congestion

107
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(urinary) the major indications for the use of Solidago spp

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inflammation, renal gravel, bacterial infections

108
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Serenoa repens

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(saw palmetto) BPH, male-pattern baldness, chronic prostatitis, prostate cancer, spasms in urethra

109
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Urtica dioica root

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BPH, anti-prostatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic

110
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Epilobium parvifolium

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BPH

111
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Chimaphila umbellate

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removes stagnant lymph, swollen glands, BPH

112
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Solidago spp

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UTI, renal gravel

113
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Opuntia spp

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BPH

114
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Punica granatum

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antioxidant, nutritive

115
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Hippophae rhamnodies

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decreased libido, antioxidant, tonic

116
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Tribulus terrestris

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tonic, aphrodesiac, adrogenic and estrogenic, infertility

117
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Lepidium myenii

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adaptogen, improves endurance and stamina, aphrodisiacal tonic

118
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of Avena sativa

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anti-depressant, adrenal and nerve tonic, sexual tonic

119
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(men’s health) know the major indications for the use of

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strengthen yang, enhances libido

120
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(women’s health) know the major indications for the use of Vitex agnus castus

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perimenopausal symptoms, PMS, fertility, oligomenorhea, dysmenorrheal, acne, endometriosis, acne, fibroids, mastalgia, prolactinoma

121
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Define a phytoestrogen

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Substances that bind to and weakly stimulate estrogen receptors.

122
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Are all herbs with an estrogenic effect phytoestrogens?

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No, phytoestrogens act on the receptor, other herbs can have estrogenic effect without sitting on the receptor.

123
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(women’s health) major indications for the use of Actea racemosa

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perimenopausal sx, dysmenorrheal(w/ low back pain), oligomenorrhea, depression

124
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(women’s health) major indications for the use of Angelica sinensis

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dysmenorrheal, irregular menses, pain due to pelvic congestion

125
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(women’s health) major indications for the use of Viburnum opulus

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dysmenorrheal, menorrhagia, bronchoconstriction, muscle spasm,

126
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(women’s health) major indications for the use of Lepidium meyenii

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perimenopausal sx, andropause, low libido, “adrenal fatigue”

127
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(women’s health) major indications for the use of Rheum rhaponticum

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depression/anxiety assoc w/ menopause

128
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(thyroid) major indications for the use of Lycopus virginicus

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hyperthyroidism

129
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(thyroid) major indications for the use of Leonurus cardiaca

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hyperthyroidism w/ anxiety/tension, delayed menses, menopausal changes

130
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(thyroid) major indications for the use of Melissa officinalis

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hyperthyroidism w/ anxiety, palpitations, HA, depression, insomnia

131
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(thyroid) major indications for the use of Iris versicolor

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hypothyroidism, *low-dose/short-term herb (irritates GI)

132
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(thyroid) major indications for the use of Withania somnifera

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hypothyroidism w/ fatigue, insomnia, chronic inflammation

133
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(thyroid) major indications for the use of Comiphora mukul

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hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, increases uptake of iodine

134
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(thyroid) major indications for the use of Coleus forskolii

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hypothyroidism w/ HTN, bronchoconstriction, muscle tension

135
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(thyroid) major indications for the use of Fucus vesiculosis

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hypothyroidism, nutrient source of iodine