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Amni visnaga (khella)
indications? |
chest pains with difficulty breathing
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Amni visnaga (khella)
active constituents? |
khellin (rapidly absorbed orally), visnagin, khellol, khellol glucoside
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Amni visnaga (khella)
long term or short term use? |
long term
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Amni visnaga (khella)
temp? |
warm, tonic
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Amni visnaga (khella)
family? |
Apiaceae
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Amni visnaga (khella)
part used? |
seed
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Amni visnaga (khella)
dose? |
1-2ml tincture; 500mg capsules 2 TID.
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Amni visnaga (khella)
toxicity? pregnancy? |
rare
NO |
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Andrographis paniculata (chiretta)
indications? |
bitter tonic, immunostimulant
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Amni visnaga (khella)?
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antispasmodic, antihistaminic
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Andrographis paniculata
Indications? |
clears heat, Bird flu
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Andrographis paniculata
acute or long term use? |
acute
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Andrographis paniculata
constituents? |
diterpene lactones, diterpenes, flavonoids
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Andrographis paniculata
temp? |
cold, tonic
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Andrographis paniculata
family? |
Acanthaceae
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Andrographis paniculata
part used? |
leaf
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Andrographis paniculata
dose? |
500 mg capsules - 2 q4h; 4ml tincture q4h
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Andrographis paniculata
pregnancy? |
NO
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Angelica archangelica (angelica)
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antispasmodic/antitussive
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Angelica archangelica
indications? |
COUGH, chronic bronchitis with tenacious thick sputum
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Angelica archangelica
constituents? |
essential oils, phytosterols, coumarins
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Angelica archangelica
temp? |
warm, tonic
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Angelica archangelica
family? |
Apiacceae
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Angelica archangelica
part used? |
root
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Angelica archangelica
dose |
2-4 ml TID
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Angelica archangelica
toxicity? pregnancy? |
photodermatitis
NO do not use if bleeding disorder/surgery/anticoag meds |
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Asclepias tuberosa (pleurosy root)
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expectorant, antitussive, antispasmodic
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Asclepias tuberosa
indications? |
PAINFUL CHEST, KEEPS YOU FROM DYING FROM FLU/TB, pulse strong, vascular excitement in area supplied by bronchial arteries
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Asclepias tuberosa
constituents? |
resin (expectorant), glucosides (asclepiadin, asclepoisid), volatile oil, flavonoids, tannins
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Asclepias tuberosa
temp? |
warm, tonic
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Asclepias tuberosa
family? |
Asclepiadaceae
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Asclepias tuberosa
part used? |
root
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Asclepias tuberosa
dose? |
1-2ml tincture; 2tsp dried root per cup water decoction, 1/2 cup QID
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Asclepias tuberosa
toxicity? |
N/V, more severe effects uncommon
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verbascum thapsus respiratory associated actions?
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demulcent, antitussive, expectorant, anodyne, pectoral
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specific indications for Verbascum Thapsus
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nervous and bronchial irritation with cough
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noteworthy constituents?
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flavonoids including hesperidin & verbascoside, resin, triterpene saponins, volatile oil
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temperature of Verbascum Thapsus
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neutral, tonic
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urtica dioica part of plant useful for respiratory aliments?
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the young fuzzy leaves of the first year plant!!!
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urtica dioica specific indications
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excessive mucus discharges, profuse gastric secretions with eructations and vomiting
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urtica diodica specific properties of fresh plant
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histamine & formic acid
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respiratory related Properties of urtica diodica
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astringint, tonic, anti-histaminic
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urtica diodica organ affinity
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nasal and sinus mucous membranes
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urtica diodica dose
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for allergies use freeze dried capsules
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urtica diodica toxicity
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FRESH PLANT ONLY casuses urticaria (hives)- dried plant no longer has this effect.
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urtica diodica family
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urticaceae
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tylophora indica respiratory associated properties
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antiallergenic, anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory
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tylophora indica noteworthy active constituents
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alkaloids tylophorne and tylophorinine
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tylophora indica organ affinity
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lung
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tylophora indica temp
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cool, sedative
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tylophora indica family
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asclepiadaceae
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toxicity of tylophora indica
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N/V with doses as low as 5gtt
is best tolerated when combined with imune enhancing herbs and demulcents |
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when patient is using tylophora indica which labs should be specifically tested?
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serum cortisol levels to avoid a cushinoid-like syndroe
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Kristina's Herbs
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#5-8
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Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
(white branch) |
quebracho
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Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Actions |
Amphoteric(aka-Adaptogen)
Expectorant |
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Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Resp. indications |
COPD
Dyspnea For pulmonary function impairment and chronic hypoxygenation |
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Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Active constituents |
Indole alkaloids-Aspidosamine, Quebrachine, Yohimbine, Quebrachamine, Hydroquebrachine.
Tannins |
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What is the term used for all the indole alkaloids together?
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Aspidospermine
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Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Temperature |
Warm and stimulating
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Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Part Used |
Bark
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Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Toxicity |
Rare
N/V/D Increased HR |
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How does Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco act?
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Increases the depth and rate of respiration.
Stimulates the pneumogastric nerves which affect cardiac and pulmonary centers. |
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Coleus forskolii
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coleus
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Coleus forskolii
Actions |
Vasodilator
Antiglaucoma Thyroid stimulant-b/c stimulates cAMP |
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Coleus forskolii
Indications |
Asthma, chest pain
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Coleus forskolii
Active constituents |
Forskolin(bitter glycoside)
Volatile Oil |
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Coleus forskolii
Tempurature |
Neutral to warm
Tonifying |
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Coleus forskolii
Part used |
Aerial parts
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Commiphora mol-mol
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Myrrh
Used in HEMP |
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Commiphora mol-mol
Resp. Actions |
Antimicrobial
Astringent-tightens mucus m. Expectorant |
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Commiphora mol-mol
Indications |
Chronic bronchitis w/profuse secretion of mucus and difficult expectoration
Gingivitis |
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Commiphora mol-mol
Active Constituents |
Gums
Resins Volatile oil |
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Commiphora mol-mol
Tempurature |
Warm
Tonifying |
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Commiphora mol-mol
Part Used |
Resin
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What is the only expectorant herb that is NOT an emetic?
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Commiphora mol-mol
Know this... |
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Myrrh resin dissolves well in what kind of preparation?
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Alcohol
(at least 70%) Do not combine with other herbs using less than 70% |
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Coptis Chinensis
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huang lian
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Coptis Chinensis
Resp. Actions |
Antimicrobial
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Lobelia inflata properties?
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antispasmodic, expectorantm antiasmathic
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Lobelia inflata indications?
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expectoran, crochodilator, antitussive, dyspnea, fullness of tissues
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Lobelia inflata contituents?
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lobeline, lobelidine, isolobelanine, lobelanine, inflati0n
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Lobelia inflata Family?
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Campanulaceae
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Lobelia inflata temperature?
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small dose: warm, stimulating
large does: sedating |
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Lobelia inflata part used?
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leaves, tops and seed
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Lobelia inflata dose?
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1 tbs q2h po
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Lobelia inflata toxicity,
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burning esophagus, excess salivation, N/V , death
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Lobelia inflata Brett loves?
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1830 only toxicity reported by Thompson, Capsicum potenciates
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Marrubium vulgare properties?
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antitussive, antispasmodic
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Marrubium vulgare indications?
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catarrh, antitussive, chronic irritation of bronchial membranes
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Marrubium vulgare contituents?
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diterpene bitter, marrubin and premarubin, caffeic acid
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Marrubium vulgare family
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LAmiaceae
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Marrubium vulgare temperature?
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warm tonic
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Marrubium vulgare parts used?
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leaves and flowering tops.
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Hi...it's Kristina...the following cards, 96-100,actually go after card #79. I lost internet connection late last night after doing my last 10 cards!!! Sorry...
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This is the 3rd time I lost cards b/c of my wireless conncection. Makes me MAD...I only do 5 cards at a time now. Has this happened to anyone else?
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Coptis chinensis
Indications |
Clears Heat
Stops bleeding Drains Stomach fire |
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Coptis chinensis
Active constituents |
Alkaloids-notably berberine
Lactones |
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Coptis chinensis
Tempurature |
Cold
Tonifying |
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Coptis chinensis
Part Used |
Root and Rhizome
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Coptis chinensis
Contraindications |
Pregnancy d/t presence of berberine
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Marrubium vulgare dose?
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1-3 ml tincture qid
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Marrubium vulgare BRETT loves?
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good fo kids antitussive but tastes bad!
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Petasites hybridus properties
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spasmolytic, antitussive,
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Petasites hybridus indications?
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spasmodic cough with no expectoration MIGRAINES
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Petasites hybridus constituents?
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Pyrrolyzidine alcaloids: Sesquiterpene esters
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Petasites hybridus teperature?
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cool , sedative
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Petasites hybridus family?
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Astaraceae
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Petasites hybridus parts?
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leaves
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Petasites hybridus dose?
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2 Tabp, dired leavesper cup of water, infs 10 minutes, 1-2 cups per day
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Prunus Virginiana properties?
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antitussive, astringent, , expectorant
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Prunus Virginiana indications?
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continuous irritative cough with muco purulent exudation
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Prunus Virginiana BRETT?
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ADults that want to sleep!
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Prunus Virginiana constituents?
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amygdalyn, prunasin
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Prunus Virginiana temperature?
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cool
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Prunus Virginiana family?
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Rosaceae
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Sticta pulmonaria (lungwort moss, aka Lobaria pulmonaria) indications?
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irrative cough; persistent dry rasping wheezing or short hacking cough with quick darting pains to the thoracic walls
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Sticta pulmonaria (lungwort moss, Lobaria pulmonaria)
Active Constituents? |
Stictic acid. We commonly use a tincture to extract this acid, traditionally used as a tea.
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Sticta pulmonaria (lungwort moss) temp?
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Neutral, tonic
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Sticta pulmonaria (lungwort moss) Family?
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Lichen (algae and moss)
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Sticta pulmonaria (lungwort moss) part used?
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Whole lichen
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Sticta pulmonaria (lungwort moss) category?
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Amphoteric expectorant, anodyne, mild, antiinflammatory.
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Sticta pulmonaria (lungwort moss) dose?
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Poorly soluble in water, tincture is best. Use 0.5-1.5 ml TID.
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Sticta pulmonaria (lungwort moss) additional indications?
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sore muscles, pain in the shoulders, back, and neck, extending to the occiput; soreness and dull pain in the pectoral muscles, increased by deep breathing
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Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage) what should we know about its name?
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also called Dracontium foetidum by Felter. foetidus comes from the word fetted, which means "smells like garbage".
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Symplocarus foetidus (skunk cabbage)indications?
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For coughs pt cannot overcome: whooping cough, asthma, or other chronic coughs; and cough with catarrh ("inflammation of the mucus membranes with discharge, esp. in air ways of nose and trachea".
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Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage)active constituents?
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volatile oil, resin, "acrid principle" (this is some unknown compound or property of the herb).
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Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage)temp?
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Warm, Stimulating.
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Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage)family?
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Araceae
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Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage) part used?
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Root
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Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage) dose?
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Tincture of the fresh root: 0.5 - 1 ml q2h.
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Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage) toxicity?
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Large dose can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and throat, or N/V. Some herbalists think that if you dry it first it will lower the toxicity.
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Symplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage) categories?
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expectorant, antispasmodic, diaphoretic.
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot) indications?
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All pulmonary afflictions including asthma, whooping cough, laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis; gastric catarrh.
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot)category?
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demulcent, antiinflammatory, expectorant.
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot) active constituents?
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Triterpenes, mucilage (acidic polysaccharides), saponin, inulin...
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot) long term or short term use?
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Short term. Due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids, do not take internally for more than 3 days.
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot)temp?
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Neutral, tonic to sedative.
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot)family?
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Asteraceae
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot)part used?
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Leaves (higher PAs), Flowers (lower PAs).
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot)dose used?
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Use 1 Tbsp dried leaf or flower per cup, infuse 15 minutes; take 1/2 cup qid
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot)toxicity?
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Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; do not take internally for more than 3 days and DO NOT TAKE IF PREGNANT OR BRESTFEEDING. The PAs in this herb are: tussilagin and senkirkin
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Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot) tincture dose?
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1 - 2 ml PO QID
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Coptis chinensis
- indications? |
Clears heat, stops bleeding, drains stomach fire
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Coptis chinensis
constituents? |
alkaloids including berberine - makes this a good replacement for Hydrastis
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Coptis chinensis
organ affinity? |
stomach, lungs
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Coptis chinensis
temp? |
cold, tonic
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Coptis chinensis
family? |
Berberidaceae
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Coptis chinensis parts used?
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root and rhizome
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Coptis chinensis - how does the berberine in the plant affect how it works?
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Like Mahonia aquifolium and Hydrastis candensis it is a strong anti microbial espec against Staph, Strep, flu and fungal strains.
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Coptis chinensis - safe for pregnancy?
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NO - the berberine makes it a no no!
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Drosera rotundifolia - main use?
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antispasmodic, antitussive.
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Drosera rotundifolia - main indications?
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explosive cough! dry air passage, whooping cough, measles cough.
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Droser rotundifolia - dosage?
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She suggests we use this homeopathically only.
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Drosera rotundigfolia - constituents?
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'Carboxy - oxy - napthoquinone' (CON for short) - sticky sweet smelling for catching flies.
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Drosera rotundifolia - uses?
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In small doses it has a very strong anti - spas effect. Best in homeo form.
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Drosera rotundifolia - organ affinity?
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lungs sinuses
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Drosera rotundifolia - temp?
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cool sedating
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Drosera rotundifolia - family?
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Droseraceae
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Drosera rotundifolia - parts used?
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flower
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Toxicity of Drosera rotundifolia?
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nausea, constipation, reduced resp rate.
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Ephedra sinica - used for?
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expectorant, anti - inflam.
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Ephedra sinica - indications?
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cough and wheezing due to low lung qi.
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Ephedra sinica - constituants?
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Ephedrine - this stimulates the CNS and is tonic to the autonomic system. (Ephedrine is an alkaloid with catecholamiine-like action).
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Ephedra sinica - organ affinity?
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lungs, sinus, nervous system
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Ephedra sinica - temp?
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warm, stimulating
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Ephedra sinica - family?
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Gnetaceae
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Ephedra sinica - parts used?
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aerial parts
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Ephedra sinica - when to avoid its use?
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Any HT pt. Overstimulating for those that at weak.
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Ephedra sinica - drug herb interaction?
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Causes arrhythmias when used with a cardiac glycosides.
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Ephedra sinica - side effects/toxicity?
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nausea,vomiting, vertigo, HT are the big ones.
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Ephedra sinica - replacement herb?
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Given that Ephedra sinica is illegal to buy and sell (but not to grow), you can use Lobelia inflata instead.
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Echinacea angustifolia - used for?
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antiseptic, immune stimulating.
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Echinacea angustifolia - indications?
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Sepsis, dirty tongue, bad blood, typhoid disease.
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Echinacea angustifolia - active constituents?
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Volatile oils, flavonoids, echinacosoids, mucopolysax, alkylamides, Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, polyenes. These are all detailed:
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Echinacea angustifolia - what volatile oils?
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Germacrene, borneol - OIL and ETOH soluble.
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Echinacea angustifolia - What echinacosides?
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In roots, H2O soluble, weakly antibiotic. KNOW: chicoric acid, isobutylamide, cynarin.
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What do the echinacosides in Echinacea do?
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stimulate immune system
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What do the mucopolysaccharides in Echinacea angustifolia do?
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stim immune system, anti viral and anti microbial. ACTS as a T - lymphocyte mitogen!!! H2O soluble.
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Echinacea angustifolia - what do the alkylamides do?
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anti inflam - numbs tissues. - They cause the tingle. Absent in H2O - need oil or Etoh to extract.
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When you mix Echinacea in H2O, what becomes active?
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Mucopolysax, echinacosides, flavonoids
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When you mix Echinacea in oil or ETOH, what becomes active?
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Alkylamides, volatile oils
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Echinacea has Pyrrolizidine alkaloids - but they aren't toxic. Why?
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They are in a saturated form.
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Echinacea angustifolia - organ affinity?
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immune system, skin, mucus membranes
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Echinacea angustifolia - family?
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Asteraceae
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Echinacea angustifolia - parts used?
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All parts, but the root and rhizome are the best.
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Echinacea angustifolia - is there toxicity?
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None, BUT if you are allergic to ragweed - best not to take the aerial parts of Echinacea.
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Echinacea angustifolia - most important things to know?
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Makes T cells active, contains PA's, but they aren't toxic, know all the constituents by category (ie Echinacoside) - they're bold.
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Pulmonaria officinalis proerties?
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demulcent, expectorant, astringent
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