Botanical Medicine Gi

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what constituent of larrea tridentata make safety an issue?

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NDGA. 40-50%, a lignan

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larrea should be used for no longer than...

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3 months consecutively

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what's the deal with NDGA

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hepatotoxicity, kidney damamge from o-quinone form

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a plant with coating and healing effects is called

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demulcent/mucilage

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these kind of plants are best for use in inflammation, hyperacidity and cough

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demulcent/mucilage

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this action increases the flow of bile adn GI acids

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bitter

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these kind of plants can be used to increase digestive function

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bitter

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this action causes release of the bowels/peristalsis

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purgative/emetic/laxative

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these kind of plants are used to release toxicity and constipation

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purgative/emetic/laxative

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this action is to constrict and bind

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astringent

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these kind of plants are used to control secretions and bleeding

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astringent

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this action was warming effects on maldigestion

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pungent/carminative

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these kind of plants are used to relieve gas and bloating

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pungent/carminative

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name some plants in the asteracea family

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cynara scolymus
arctium lappa
matricaria recutita
taraxum officinalis
silybum marianum

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this asteracea family member helps with anorexia and is the most hypoallergenic of the family

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arctium lappa

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this plant should be collected as the first year root in fall or seond year in spring

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arctium lappa

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this can be used in skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, and boils

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arctium lappa

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this plant is high in Fe, Ca, vit A and is used as food medicine in asian cooking

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arctium lappa

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this plant inhibits cycloxygenase and lipoxygenase

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matricaria recutita

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topically can be used for eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and inflammations/irritations of the skin

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matricaria recutita

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this is used as a pasive agent to increase bile flow though not making the liver work harder to get it out

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taraxacum officinalis

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you want to harvest this plants root the 2nd year in the fall

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taraxacum officinalis

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this is best taken right before bed

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silybum marianum

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this plant is traditionally used as an ETOH extract and requires the use of quite a bit of the whole herb to be effective therapeutically

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silybum marianum

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on a spiritual level this stimulates greater forgiveness within a person

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silybum marianum

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inhibits lipoxygenase in the Kupffer cells lowering LK in liver

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silybum marianum

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high doses of this has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels

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cynara scolymus

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you want to use this leaf as the 1st year basal rosette

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cynara scolymus

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this plant has been shown to be both protective and regenerating to the liver

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cynara scolymus

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this can be used in long term prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease

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cynara scolymus

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this plant is used as a liver remedy, for liver cancer, or in diabetics with heavy drinking

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silybum marianum

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this should be used cautiously as it has been shown to produce potential hepatic veno-occlusive dz adn carcinogenic activity

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symphytum officinale

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use caution when using this with deep wounds as it may promote skin over growth

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symphytum officinale

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this plant may increase sensitivity to light

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angelica archangelica

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there is speculation that these may cause GERD due to it's relaxing effect on the lower esophageal sphinctor

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chelidonium majus
mentha piperita

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toxic doses of this may cause burning in mouth and throat, N/V/D and even death

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iris versicolor

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this plant may produce sx that resemble autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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larrea tridentata

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this is prepared as a cold infusion NOT a tincture

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althea officinalis

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you should use caution when using the root of this as it contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids

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symphytum officianle

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this plant can be taken as 1 oz of juice perday

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cynara scolymus

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typically you use the fresh hulls in low doses

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juglans nigra

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this plant is used energetically only meaning it is used in VERY small doses

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iris versicolor

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this plant is best taken before bed when the liver is active according to the chinese clock

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silybum marianum

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this is used as tincture
1-2mL for long term tx of loose stool, inflammatory gut and dry, irritated scaly skin

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rumex crispus

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this is used as a tincture 5+ mL for short term tx of constipation adn hot, red, inflammatory skin conditions

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rumex crispus

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this plant can be used before bedtime as 1 tsp per cup of water as a hot infusion BID/TID

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larrea tridentata

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a high dose of this plant is common for both leaf and roots as a tea
6-10gm

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taraxacum officialis

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you want to harvest this in the fall of the second year as it get woodier and has more branches

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althea officinalis

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this plant is often taken as "gruel"

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ulmus rubra

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according to the doctrine of signatures this plant was supposed to be good for headaches

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juglans nigra

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this plant should be wildcrafted in the fall between october and november

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rumex crispus

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you want to use these plant in the smallest dose necessary to maintain soft stools

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senna alexandria
frangula purshiana

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this bark must be dried or aged for at least 1 year prior to use

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frangula purshiana

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besides being used as a extract or tincture this can be made into a decoctition or fomentation and applied to the skin, or as an essential oil

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commiphora molmol

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this plant can be used in Sjorgrens syndrome

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gentiana lutea

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this plant is not appropriate for long term use as high doses over long term may cause GI irritation

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geranium maculatum

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you want to take this plant away from oral thiamin, metal ion supplements or alkaloid containing medicines

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geranium maculatum

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these plants can somtimes be 60-80 years old

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geranium maculatum

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doses of this plant are contraindicated with concurrent use of warfarin

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allium sativa

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this plant should be used as first year root and relaxes smooth muscle like calcium channel agonists

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angelica archangelica

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list some mucilaginous herbs

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arctium
symphytum
althea
aloe gel
ulmus
senna
frangula

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list plants with anthraquinone glycosides

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rumex
aloe latex
senna
frangula