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Leonorus cardiaca (motherwort) Indications?
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Post partum melancholia, babies with colic, in cardiac formula when stressed, nervous debility with irritation and unrest
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Leonorus cardiaca (motherwort) Properties?
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nervine sedative
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Leonorus cardiaca (motherwort) Constituents?
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isoquercitrin and hyperoside - similar to Hypericum, caffeic acid - sedative, iridoid monoterpenes - taste bad
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Matricaria recucita (German chamomile) Indications?
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nervous irritability with fretfulness, peevishness and impatience; more bitter and stronger effect on digestive system
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Matricaria recucita (German chamomile) Properties?
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nervine calmative
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Matricaria recucita (German chamomile) Constituents?
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chamazulene, bisadol
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Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) Indications?
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dyspepsia associated with anxiety or depression, flue with nervous unrest, HTN due to stress or anxiety, enhance memory
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Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) Properties?
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nervine tonic
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Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) Constituents?
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essential oils etc
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Avena sativa active constituents
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alkaloids, sterodial saponins, flavones
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Avena sativa mainly acts as what? (which herb groups)
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Nervine, nutritive, Demulcent, bulk laxative
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Avena sativa specific dietary indications
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acts as a bulk laxative and nutritive. is known most commonly as oats
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Avena sativa organ affinities
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nerves, GI
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which poaceae family herb is commonly known as oats?
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Avena sativa
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Avena sativa temp?
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neutral, tonic
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Why does Dr. Brett advise against using avena sativa in the form of oat straw?
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because it is the waste product of the plant
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Avena sativa oats are found in more than one form. What specific efect do green oats exert?
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antihepatoxic - used ppimarily for infantile jaundice
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Eschscholtzia californica common indications
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insomnia, melancholia, nervous agitation, colic
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Eschscholtzia californica is best known as (groups)
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hypnotic, antispasmodic, aperient, calmative
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Eschscholtzia californica active constituents
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alkaloids - primarily californidine
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Eschscholtzia californica temperature
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neutral to cool, tonic
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Eschscholtzia californica family
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papaveraceae
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Eschscholtzia californica organ affinity
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nerves
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T/F Eschscholtzia californica is safe for small children
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TRUE this CAN be used for kids!
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T/F Eschscholtzia californica is safe for use in pregnancy
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FALSE this should NOT be used in pregnancy
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Eschscholtzia californica, Valeriana and avena sativa are used together as/for what?
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a sleep aid!
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Humulus Lupulus is known primarily as what (categories)
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nervine, anodyne, diuretic, hypnotic, bitter
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after midterms we should all go out for some Humulus Lupulus... why?
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because it makes BEER!!!!!
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Humulus Lupulus specific indications?
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nervousness, irritability, insomnia, delerium
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Humulus Lupulus temp?
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cool tonic
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Humulus Lupulus family?
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moraceae
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Humulus Lupulus active constituents?
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lupulin (the fine dusty yellow-orange powder that covers strobiles)
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what is the significance of lupulin?
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contains volatile oil, resin and alpha bitter acids which convert to isovaleric acid and have a strong nervine effect
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why might a woman harvesting Humulus Lupulus have menstrual irregularities?
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because hops contains phytoestrogens
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What about Humulus Lupulus might cause "man boobs" in a male harvesting this?
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because hops contains phytoestrogens
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Hypericum Perfolatum is used as what (category)
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antispasmodic, nervine tonic, astringint, vulnerary, expectorant
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Hypericum Perfolatum speficic indications?
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spinal injuries, throbbing of body w/out fever, hysteria, seasonal affective disorder
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Hypericum Perfolatum active constituents?
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volatile oils, antheracene derivatives, flavonoids, volatile oils
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Hypericum Perfolatum Organ affinities
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nerves
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Hypericum Perfolatum temp?
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neutral tonic
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Hypericum Perfolatum family?
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hypericacae
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what dosage is generally recommended for Hypericum Perfolatum
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standarized extract
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T/F high doses of Hypericum Perfolatum can cause photosensitivity even though it does not contain furanocoumarins
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True may cause photosensitivity in light skinned individuals
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T/F if I slam my finger in teh car door Hypericum Perfolatum may be one of my first choices to address the pain?
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TRUE in topical form
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In regards to antidepressive effects, Dr. Brett indicates Hypericum Perfolatum is best for which type of depression?
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seasonal affective disorders
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Using Hypericum Perfolatum it is very important to know the source where it is coming from - is it best to use parts of plant or the whole plant
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The whole plant
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Why would Hypericum Perfolatum be used in relation to muscles?
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bc it acts as an antispasmodic for skeletal muscle spasms
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What specific action of Hypericum Perfolatum makes it useful for treatment of herpes and retroviruses?
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antiviral
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By what mechanism does Hypericum Perfolatum interact with prescription medications?
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the flavonoids in teh herb may stimulate hepatic CYP3A4 enzyme casuing a significant reduction in half life of drug.
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Hypericum Perfolatum should be avoided in patients taking which types of prescription medications?
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anticoagulants, digatilis glycosides, protease inhibitors and oral contraceptives
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Lavendula vera main categories of herbs?
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nervine calmative, carminative, antispasmodic
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Lavendula vera specific indications?
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nervois irritability in children, gastric uneasiness and nausea, hysteria, nervous debility
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Lavendula vera active constituents?
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volatile oils, hydroxycoumarins, tannins, caffeic acid derivatives
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Lavendula vera temperature
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cool, tonic
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Lavendula vera is or is not safe during pregnancy?
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NOT safe during pregnancy due to its emmenagogue activity and coumarin content
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Lavendula vera is often used in what form?
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as bath, pillow or essential oil
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Melilotus off.(white clover)
properties? |
antispasmodic (like angelica) , anodyne
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Melilotus off.(white clover)specific
indications? |
atonic headaches, chronic neuralgias, sorenessof tissues
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Melilotus off.(white clover)
constituents? |
isoflavones, coumarin is formed during the drying process, triterpen saponinsand colatile oils
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Melilotus off.(white clover)
family? |
FAbaceae
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Melilotus off.(white clover)
temperature? |
warm, tonic
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Piper methysticum (kava)
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nervine, anodynem cerebral stimulatn, renal sedative
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Piper methysticum (kava)
indications? |
acute situational anxiety, not longterm, irritation, immflacmation, debility of teh urinary tract, dysuria
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Piper methysticum (kava) constituents
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KAva lactones (BE carefull is heart sensitive), kavaine, yagonin, methylcysticine, chalcones, organic acids and resins
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Scutellaria laterifolia (skullcap) Indications?
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MUSCLE TREMORS, nervousness from illness/mental/physical exhaustion
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Scutellaria laterifolia (skullcap) properties?
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nervine sedative/tonic, antispasmodic
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Scutellaria laterifolia (skullcap) constituents?
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volatile oils, caffeic acid, tannin, glycosides
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Valeriana officinalis (valerian) Brett says?
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Takes 7-10 days to work, most widely used for insomnia, does not interfere with REM sleep or driving; formula 303: valeriana MgP homeo, passiflora
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Valeriana officinalis (valerian) Indications?
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hysteria, mental depression, spasmodic movements, insomnia
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Valeriana officinalis (valerian) Properties?
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nervine sedative, hypnotic
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Valeriana officinalis (valerian) constituents?
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volitile oils like valpotriates (terpenes with strong sedative action), Pyridine alkaloids, caffeic acid
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Verbena officinalis (vervain) Indications?
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PMS (irritation/nervousness with irregular menses)
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Verbena officinalis (vervain) Properties?
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nervine tonic, sedative
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Verbena officinalis (vervain) constituents?
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iridoid monoterpenes, essential oils, mucilage, tannin, caffeic acid
dried degrades quickly when exposed to moisture (use fresh or frozen) |
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Viscum album (mistletoe) Indications?
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cardiac, h/a due to increased blood flow to brain
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Viscum album (mistletoe) Properties?
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nervine sedative, cardiac
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Viscum album (mistletoe) constituents?
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triterpenoid saponins
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Viscum album (mistletoe) toxicity?
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especially berries, leaves less so
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Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew) Indications?
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prevents recurrent migraines - take daily!, HA and arthritis better heat
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Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew) Properties?
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NOT TRUE NERVINE, but used to treat nervous sys, antiinflammatory
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What is a nervine?
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herb with direct effect on ANY part of nervous system
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Most well known subgroup of nervines is?
What do they do? They behave in an _______ manner like ________ herbs? |
Nervine tonics.
Increase stimulation when a person is fatigued or stressed & decrease stimulation for a person in need of rest. They behave in an amphoteric manner like adaptogenic herbs. |
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Indications for nervines?
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H/a, sleeplessness, irritability, anxiety
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By contrast, when would you use an adaptogen?
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for pts with physical sxs caused by chronic stress
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How do they work?
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Only God knows.
Some seem to affect neurotransmitter levels. Others affect PNS |
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Active constituents to nervines in general?
(name 5) |
alkaloids
volatile oils flavonoids caffeic acid caffeic acid derivatives |
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Tell me about caffeic acid.
What is its action? What is it found in? What pharmacognosy grouping? |
sedative & relaxant
in coffee it is a phenolic compound |
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How would I best extract some of these active constituents? Specifically alkaloids, caffeic acid, & volatile oils?
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alkaloids -- alcohol
caffeic acid -- oil maceration or infusion volatile oils -- oil maceration or infusion |
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Botanical family largely associated with nervines?
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Lamiaceae (mint)
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Anthemis nobilis:
Common name? |
Roman chamomile
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What is the latin & common names for this plant's twin who has almost identical properties?
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Matricaria recucita
German chamomile |
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By comparison, Anthemis is considered a better _____ & ______ than Matricaria
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Anthemis is a better diaphoretic & tonic
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When you buy generic chamomile in this area, which are you actually purchasing?
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Matricaria (there are more Germans than Romans in the Northeast)
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Anthemis nobilis:
Actions? (name 5) |
CARMINATIVE, ANTISPASMODIC, DIAPHORETIC, stomachic, emmenagogue
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Anthemis nobilis:
Indications? (name 4) |
colds d/t sudden chilling,
intestinal cramping & colic d/t flatulence, nervousness in kids insomnia in kids |
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Anthemis nobilis:
Active constituents? (name 6 classes) |
volatile oils
resin tannins flavonoids hydoxycoumarins mucilage |
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Anthemis nobilis:
Name 3 volatile oils? Specifically what part of the nervous system are these affecting? To tx what? |
bisabolol
farnesene chamazulene blue affect CNS to tx h/a |
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Anthemis nobilis:
Name 3 flavonoids? |
apigenin
quercitin rutin |
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Anthemis nobilis is commonly administered in what 2 forms of hydrotherapy?
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baths & poultices
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Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew) Constituents?
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sesquiterpene lactones like parthenolide
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Can you use sesquiterpenes in a tincture?
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No, they are unstable and ineffective in a tincture
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Tanacetum parthenium (feverfew) how used?
toxicity? |
freeze dried herb
raw can give dermatitis, allergic rxn from those who have ragweed allergy |
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Petasites hybridus (butterbur/western coltsfoot) a true nervine?
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NOT a true nervine but used for tx of nervous sys
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Petasites hybridus (butterbur/western coltsfoot) Indications?
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prevent recurrent migraines, therefore take daily; inhibit inflammatory leukotriene synthesis
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Petasites hybridus (butterbur/western coltsfoot) Properties?
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spasmolytic, "nervine" but Brett says not nervine
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Petasites hybridus (butterbur/western coltsfoot) Constituents?
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sesquiterpene esters (unstable), PAs volatile oils, mucilage, tannins
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Petasites hybridus (butterbur/western coltsfoot) how prepare?
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extract in oil, resin exchange tube
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Petasites hybridus (butterbur/western coltsfoot) toxicity?
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Not in pregnancy/breastfeeding, but not thought to interfere with beta blockers or Imitrex (migraine drug)
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Nepeta cataria (catnip) Indications?
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Its another camomile, abdominal colic, persistent crying, nervous agitation, sleeplessness
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Nepeta cataria (catnip)
Properties? |
nervine sedative, antispasmodic, tonic
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Nepeta cataria (catnip)
constituents? |
essential oils, tannins
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Pssiflora incarnata (passionflower) Indications?
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wake up during the night (could be due to bl sugar), atony, insomnia from worry/overwork/fever, hysteria, palpitations from excitement/shock
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Pssiflora incarnata (passionflower) Properties?
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nervine sedative, antispasmodic, hypnotic
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Pssiflora incarnata (passionflower) Constituents?
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indole alkaloids, flavone glycosides
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Pssiflora incarnata (passionflower) Toxicity?
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NOT in pregnancy
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Pssiflora incarnata (passionflower) What should you not eat?
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Tyramine containing foods (fermented aged) bc herb has MAO ingibitor like effect
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