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What is an Alterative
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alters body in a non-specific but broadly beneficial way
improve blood, increase appetite, promote digestion and accelerate elimination traditionally a "blood cleanser/purifier" all adaptogens are alteratives good for chronic dysfunction SPECIFIC ACTION ON SKIN DETOX |
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What an Alterative is good for
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Digestive/Mal-digestion
Hypochlorydria Constipation/flatulence Liver dysfunction Toxemia Acne Chronic Infections |
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What is Oraganoleptic's
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Making an impression upon an organ
Traditional method of using the senses for quality assurance |
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Thuja Occidentalis
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Thuja
American Cedar Tree of life Preserves vital force Prevents deep insults Kidney/lungs/bladder Circulation Balance wet vs. dry/ stagnation Cancer/warty skin Flavonoids,Tannins, Poysaccharides (immune stim) Cautioned against prolonged use Contra: nephritis & pregnancy |
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Phytolacca sp.
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Poke Root - Alterative
Chronic infections/skin conditions Rheumatic joints Breast lumps/mastitis Tired/fatigue Heavy set, slow, lg breasts Classic pt: nursing mother, flabby/obese teenagers, elderly Fresh root toxic Alkaloids, Triterpenoid saponins |
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Galium aparine
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Cleavers, Bed-straw, Sweet woodruff
GU - pnful cystitis/burning Diuretic Acute Fevers Eczema/lichen/psoriasis Soothes CNS |
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Larrea tridentata
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Chaparral, Creosote Bush, Creosotum
Flavonoids Norhydroguiaratic acid/NHGA (antiox) Autoimmune dz/ SLE CA Herpes External skin lesions |
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What are Bitters and what are they good for?
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Any plant that tastes bitter
Stimulates digestive juices, appetite Bile release Reg pancreatic hormones Good for: Low appetite Indigestion Malnutrition/absorption Depression/mood d/o |
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Gentiana lutea
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Gentian, bitter root, gall weed
BITTER! Tonic Increase appetite/digestion Cold/drying Gentiopicrin (super bitter substance) |
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Centaurium umbellatum/erythraea
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Century, feverwort
Bitter Circulation Gastric stimulant (anorexia etc) Cold/dry Pt who is kind/quiet and does too much for others |
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Artemisia absinthium
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Wormwood
Bittersweet BALANCE (emotional) digestive stimulant, antiparasitic Thujone (toxic part) Similar chemical structure to THC |
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Capsicum annum/frutescens
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Cayenne, Red Pepper
STIMULATION Relieves pn/itching temporarily Circulatory stim/Diffusive Topical-stops bleeding/pain |
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3 keys to "talk" to flowers
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Love
Humility Faith and Wonder |
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Viriditas means..
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healing power of the divine in green things!
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List the Alteratives
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Dandelion, Red clover, Yellow dock, Oregon grape, Greater celandine, Fringe tree, Sarsaparilla, Burdock, Red root, Chaparal, Cleavers, Mahonia, Stinging Nettles
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What is a Depurative?
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Increase secretion of toxins from the body
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Urtica dioica
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Stinging Nettles
Build it up or tear it down Depletion/weakness Anti-Allergy Nutritional Sinus/Liver support Diuretic Anti-Arthritis |
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Trifolium pratense
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Red clover
Cough and Skin alterative CA hot flashes (estrogen antagonist)/ hormone balance Mucous congestion Anti-spasmodic Bitter/Cooling |
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Rumex spp.
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Yellow dock
Buckwhear/Polygonacea family Constipation (emodin/oxalic acid-laxative) Skin conditions d/t liver problems Malabsorption/hypochlorhydira Anemia - raises hematocrit level Stubborn dry coughs |
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Arctium lappa
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Burdock, gobo root
Asteracea family Inulin Skin: recurrent boils/styes, dry, scaly eruptions Apthous ulcers CA UTi Menopause/PMS Arthritis/Gout |
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Mahonia aquifolium (Besbris spp.)
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Oregon grape
Berberine (Yellow color in root) Bacterial Diarrhea Parasites Eye infections Makes good blood! |
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Medicago sativa
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Alfalfa (the little rascal)
Nutritious, malnutrition/emaciation Mineral richness, stim appetite Hormonal balance |
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Basic Hot Infusion
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1 part ground herb: 20 parts boiling h20
Stir and Cover Steep 5-30 min |
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Basic Decoction
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Roots/Barks/Mushrooms
Soak herbs in cool h20 Bring to boil Simmer 10-15 min + Strain and press |
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What are the roots of illness according to Lindlahr?
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Ignorance
Indifference Lack of Self Control Self Indulgence |
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What is an Aromatic Bitter?
Name some.... |
Bitter action yet with a more carminative and aromatic action. Gentler than bitters
Include: Achillea, Humulus, Angelica and Wormwood |
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Achillea millefolium
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Yarrow
Asteraceae Family Tonic bitter-Cold Oil-Warm Wounded Warrior/Healer Anti-hemorrhagic Regulates female reproductive sys Vulnerability to outside world GI tonifying GU chronic conditions Respiratory Colds/flu Fever **Cuts to the bone **Any condition infecting the blood producing a full and rapid pulse **Any infection bringing hot dry skin/heat in blood that eventually becomes cool and moist Anti-spasmodic |
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What is a good formula with Achillea for flu, colds, fever?
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Equal parts mentha piperita and sambucus niger for colds/flu/fever
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What is a good formula with Achillea for HTN?
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Tilia & Cratageus
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What is a good formula for UTI with Achillea?
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Arctostaphylos and Agropyron
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Humulus Lupulus
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Wolf plant, Hops
Bitter w/sedative property Anti-inflammatory, Anti-ox Phyto-estrogen (Menopause,PMS) Mood disturbances Nervousness, Irritability, Insomnia Digestive problems from abuse of stomach Diuretic Bactericidal Contains Lupulin |
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What is a Demulcent?
Name a few.... |
Herbs rich in mucilage and can sooth and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissues
Demulcents: Ulmus, Althea, Symphytum, Glycyrrhiza, Plantago, Condrus, Fucus, Zea mays, Kombu |
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Cinnamomum spp.
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Cinnamon
Lauraceae family Hemostatic (esp.obstetrical hemorhages) Hypoglycemic Carminative, Gastric Stimulent Use as synergist in GI formulas Good with Achillea for uterine bleeding |
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Ulmus fulva
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Slippery elm
Ulmacea family Super demulcent - soothe irritated tissues Nutritive Gastric ulcers, Coughs |
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What is a Carminative?
Name a few...... |
Herbs that promote Digestion, and Decrease Flatulence
Carminitives: Foeniculum, Mentha, Glycyrrhiza, Cirtonelle, Lavendula, Carum carvi (most Apiaceae family) |
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Zingiber officinale
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Ginger
Prevent motion sickness Nausea/Vomiting Gas/Bloating Fever Osteo/rheumatoidarthritis Inflammation Migraines Stimulating |
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Foeniculum vulgare
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Fennel
Apiaceae Family Colic! Moderate Carminitive and Expectorant Galactagogue Eyewash in Conjunctivits etc Phyto-estrogen |
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Mentha piperita
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Peppermint
Antispasmodic Relaxant Cooling GI/GU CONTRA: pregnancy, gallstones, hiatal hernia Can also use Spearmint, but Peppermint has stronger actions |
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Matricaria recutita/chamomilla
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Chamomile
Asteraceae family Gentle Sedative Carminitive Anti-spasmodic, inflammatory,microbial CNS calming GI calming Great for restless/irritabitiliy esp children |
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What are the major routes of detoxification?
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Liver, Bowels, Urination, Skin
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What is an Irritant Laxative?
Name some... |
Plants that contain anthraquinone glycosides causing irritation of the intestinal wall which increases fluid electrolyte accumulation and peristalsis of the colon
Laxatives: Rhamnus purshiana, Cassia senna, Aloe vera, Rheum officinalis, Juglans spp. |
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Rhamnus purshiana/ Cascara sagrada
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Cascara (sacred bark)
Inner bark, aged for at least 2 years Harsh laxative Give to mother of breast feeding constipated baby Atony of the intestine |
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Name some bulk laxatives.
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Cereal grains (bran, oats, rice)
Platago spp seed head Linum usitatissimum |
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Plantago ovata
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Psyllium
Increase passage time of bowel for diarrhea Decrease in passage time for constipation Lowers cholesterol Reduces postprandial blood glucose Chronic constipation Diarrhea Hyperlipidemia CONTRA: stenosis of GI, Bowel obstruction, uncontrolled DM |
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Linum usitatissimum
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Flaxseed
Linaceae family Chronic constipation Colons abused by laxatives IBS Diverticulitis |
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Taraxacum officinale
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Dandelion
Asteraceae family Diruetic Cholegogue Gentle laxative Bitter tonic Alterative Liver congestion Cirrhois/Hepatitis ROOT-liver-choleretic and cholagogue LEAVES-kidney-potassium sparing diuretic |
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Chicorum intybus
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Chicory
Asteraceae family Leaves-nutritious, bitter Root-alterative, cholegogue, tonic, jaundice, inflammation, tumor, warts, CA |
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Silybum marianum
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Milk Thistle
Protect, Regenerate, Renew Compositae family Bitter, stimulates bile Protective/Regenerates liver Antioxidant bioflavonoids-spares glutathione HEP C |
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Chelidonium majus
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Greater celandine
Isoquinoline alkaloids Bitter, acrid Eyewash Jaundice Warts Liver, **Gallbladder**, Skin |
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Cynara scolymus
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Artichoke
Liver tonic, decrease fatty liver Indigestion Aids metabolism of lipids Carminitive |
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Schisandra chinensis
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Schisandra, Wu wei zi (five flavor)
Woody aromatic vine Adaptogen - mental exhaustion/fatigue/depression,athletic performance, learning abilities Liver tonic CA Antioxidant |
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Curcuma longa
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Turmeric
Curcuminoids Anti-inflammaotry, Food for liver Anti-microbial Anti-neoplastic Alterative |
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Chionanthus virginicus
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Fringe Tree, (snow-flower)
Olive family (Oleaceae) Inner root bark Dry and cooling Alterative, hepatic, Diuretic, Cholegogue Liver and Gallbladder d/o YELLOWNESS of skin Uncommon to use today |
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What are the 3 levels of Immune Regulation?
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1. Deep Immune acting (Astragalus, Reishi, Shitake, Ligustrum, Schisandra)
2. Surface immune acting (Echinacea, Garlic, Usena, Hydrastis, Licorice) 3. Adaptogenic/Hormonal modulation (Eleuthero, Panax, Rhodiola, Licorice) |
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Echinacea spp.
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Echinacea
Microbial infections Inc. mac activity Diffusive on lymph/blood Exhaustion/depravation/sluggishnes Black odiforous tongue Old sores/wounds/snake bites/boils Serious infxn of lymph/blood Immune modulator Anti-hylauronidase activity Diffusive ALKYLAMIDES-Anti-inflamm/wound healing CONTRA: Asthma/AI/HIV (all theoretical) |
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Hydrastis canadensis
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Goldenseal
Rananculaceae King of Mucus Membrane Tonic Bitter/Neutral temp Intense Yellow Color-gall bladder/GI NEVER used for common cold BERBERINE SULFATE Derm/ENT/GI/GYN CONTRA: Exhaust mucous glands=dry Weaken digestive sys Inhibit healthy inflamm rxn, wkn immune response & prolong illness |
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Ganoderma lucidum
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Reishi
Anti-everything Prolong life/Boost qi/Prevent aging Deep immune activator CA therapy HTN Anxiety/Stress |
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Coriolus versicolor
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Turkey Tails
Immunodeficiency CA Anti-malarial Hep B/C PSK &PSP = MAJOR anti-CA |
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Usnea spp.
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Old Man's beard, Spanish moss, Tree lichen
Antibiotic agains Gm + org USNIC ACID |
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Astragalus membranaceus
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Astragalus, Huang qi
Fabaceae Rt. usu baked w/honey Phlegm/Cough Energy Tonic/Inc Physical endurance Inc immune resistant Prolapsed ognas Schemic ht dz/angina Hepatoprotective **True tonic/Adaptogen! |
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Allium sativum
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Garlic
Warm/Pungent/Acrid Anti-microbial/fungal Eliminated via skin/lungs Anti-platelet CONTRA: hypercoagulable conditions |
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What are Terpenes great for?
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Smell!
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What are Phenols good for?
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Color and Protection (against UV etc.)!
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What are Alkaloids good for?
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Bitter, Psychoactive, Deters Predators
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Glycyrrhiza glabra
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Licorice Root
Ulcers/GI inflammation Chronic stress w/high cortisol Expectorant Constipation UTI Hepatitis Harmonizer Contra: HTN, use DGL form |
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Actaea (Cimicifuga) racemosa
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Black Cohosh
Rananculaceae Suppressed/Delayed menses Waving sensation of brain Trap/Stuck/Caged/Darkness/Tension/Moody/Depression Spine/Meninge injury Anti-inflmm/pain Never well since injury Brings Light to a Dark World |
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Rhodiola rosea
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Golden root,
Crassulaceae (stonecrop) Anti-stress yet a Stimulant Improves attention/memory/learning Increases capacity for physical work Adaptogen Rosavin/Rosin/Rosarin (3 rosavins) |
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Eleutherococcus senticosus
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Siberian Ginseng, Araliaceae
Classic Adaptogen |
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Eleutherococcus senticosus
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Siberian Ginseng, Araliaceae
Classic Adaptogen Hypoglyceic Inc. stamina Immune enhancement Herpes 2 virus potentiates some abx |
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Serenoa repens
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Saw palmetto
Benign prostatic hyperplasia Male pattern baldness Anti-inflamm Anti-spasmolytic/ exudative Underweight depleted persons |
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3 main constituents in plants
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Phenols
Alkaloids Terpenes |
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Alkaloids do what for plants?
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Help against predators/protective. Psychoactive components
Bitter usu Nitrogen containing |
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Phenols do what for plants?
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Color, pigmentation
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Terpenes do what for plants
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Smell great/Attraction
Repeating isoprene units |
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Vitex agnus-castus
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Chaste berry, Vitex
Emmenagogue, Galactagogue, Prolactin Antagonist Affinity for Luteal Cycle Connection w/fertility/life |
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Cardiotonic
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beneficial action on heart/blood vessels
No cardiac glycosides Crataegus, Tilia, Allium, Leonorus |
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Circulatory Stimulant
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Improves blood flow
Warming Capsicum, Rosemary, Zingiber |
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Peripheral vasodilator
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dilates peripheral blood vessels
Improves circulation Gingko, Tilia, Crataegus |
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Hypotensive
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Reduces blood pressure
Crataegus, Rauwolfia, Coleus, Viscum |
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Leonorus cardiaca
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Motherwort
Leaves Cardio-tonic Nervous Origin Pregnant Women w/Palpations/fear/SOB Heart/Rhythm/Moon |
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Crataegus
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Hawthorn
Flowers, Leaf, Berries Flowers- Rich OPC's Berries - Cardio-protective/tonic, hypotensive, vasodilator, anti-arrhythmic Grounding & Opening of heart and spirit, Strength, Dark to Light OPC's. Flavonoids, Triterpenoid Sapogenins, Amines |
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Tilia spp.
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Linden
Mother Goddess of Truth and Love Flowers Relaxing, Demulcent Open Respiratory Tract HTN, Stroke recovery Immune support Great for kids |
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Ginkgo
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Ginkgo
Peripheral vasodilator, Anti-Inflam Memory enhancement, Antioxidant PMS Good Tinnitus, Vertigo, Deafness-Microcirculation of the Brain Ischemia (protect against damage) Platelet antagonist (PAF) Caution w/Warfarin/Aspirin |
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3 herbs of the heart
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Gingko- Capillaries/Micro-circulation
Linden- Secondary arteries/veins Hawthorn- heart/great vessels |
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Aesculus hippocastanum
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Horse Chestnut
Dried Seed (Tree) Chronic Venous insufficiency Atni-edemic/inflammatory Reduces capillary permeability |
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Rosmarinus officinalis
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Rosemary
herb Stimulating and Relaxing Memory Increase circulation in head, mental clarity, improve vision |
