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Herbal medicine is?
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Materials/ preparations given or applied in the treatment of disease
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Herbal preparation is?
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Base for a finished herb product including crushed/powdered materials, extgracts, tincutres & oils
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Herb : Alcohol - Ratio for a tincture?
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1 : 5
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Herb : Water - Ratio for Fluid Extract (FE)
Herb to be boiled in Water for a period |
1:1 or 1:2
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Herb : Water - Ratio for Decoctions/Infusion or tea?
Boiled water poured over dried herb and left to infuse |
1:20
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Active constituent?
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Ingredient with therapeutic action
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Myddfai?
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16th century AD, rational Welsh school.
Influenced by Hippocrates. 175 single dose herbal medicines |
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Humoural Theorey is?
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Based on Hippocrates concept:
4 elements 4 body fluids - blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile 4 seasons = Restore balance naturally |
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Significant herbal practitioner from ancient Rome?
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Dioscorides
50AD Army Documented approx 1,000 plants uses |
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Significant herbal practitioner from ancient Rome after Dioscorides?
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Claudios Galenos (Galen)
131-201 AD Most influencial figure in western medicine Documented: Spinal cord, Blood movement, tracheotomy, pulse, heart anatomy. Wrote 500 books |
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Action of active constituent - Mucilage
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Demulsifies
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Action of active constituent - Cardiac Glycosides
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Stabilize rhythm of heart
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Action of active constituent - Tannin
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Astringent - closes blood vessels
Stops Bleeding |
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Action of active constituent - Saponin Glycosides
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Add water = Suds = Soap
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Bright colours in foods indicate the presence of?
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Flavonoids
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Action of Flavonoids?
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Anti inflammatory
Anti Oxidant Anti Allergy |
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Oils that evaporate @ room temperature?
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Volatile oils
eg essential oils |
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What active constituent forms soap?
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Saponin Glycosides
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Suitable herbal preparation for sore throat?
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Gargle
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Suitable herbal preparation for Dry itchy skin?
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Ointment
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Suitable herbal preparation for Virginal thrush?
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Douche
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How do you deliver an unpleasant herb to someone who is fussy about bad tastes?
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Capsule
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The taste of the tincture is necessary to stimulate the action, in the case of?
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Bitters
Stimulate digestion |
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What group of herbs can delay absorption of supplements?
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Bulk laxatives
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Significant herbal practitioner?
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Samuel Thompson
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Samuel Thompson was responsible for?
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Vital force & cold associated with disease
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What significant herbal practitioner used astrology
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Culpepper
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Who laid foundations for orthodox medicine?
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Claudios Galenos (Galen)
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Which herb acts on the Liver?
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Silybum marianum
St Mary's Thistle Hepato-protective |
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Which herb stimulates the removal of gall stones?
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Chelidonium majus
Greater Calendine Chologogue |
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Which herb works on gall stones, migraines, fungus & skin conditions?
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Berberis vulgaris
Barberry Hepato stimulant |
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What herb is contra indicated for renal (kidney) failure?
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Glycerrhiza Glabra
Liquorice Demulcent Anti inflammatory |
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What anti inflammatory, calmative herb is good 4 infant irritation and & flatulence?
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Anethum graveolens
Dill Calminative |
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What are the therapeutic actions of Matricaria recutita (Geman Camomile)?
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Anti inflammatory
Anti Spasmodic Calminative |
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A Diuretic herb used during the flu pandemic?
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Eupatorium perfoliatum
Bone Set Diaphoretic |
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Tilia platyphylios (linden) is used for Hypertension due to?
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Anxiety
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Achillea millefolium (yarrow) is used for moderate Hypertension due
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Cerebral coronary thrombosis
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What diaphoretic is recommended for glue ear & sinusitis?
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Green inner bark of Sambucus nigra
licorice Diaphoretic |
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What treats parasites?
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Artemesia absinthium
Aromatic bitter Contra indication: pregnant & epilepsy |
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What organ system does Angelica archangelica work on?
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Digestion
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What action to bitter herbs have?
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Stimulate the release of bile
Enhance overall digestion Improve absorption of nutrients Reduce bile viscosity reduces gall stones Reduce blood pressure Reduce/prevent cholesterol Improve fat digestion Improve perastalsis |
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What action to Hepatics herbs have?
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Stimulate the production of hepatocytes in liver.
Tone and protect liver (Sylibum Marinarum) Increase interferon |
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What function to hepato pancreous herbs have?
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Improve function and tone of pancreous.
Stimulate production pancreatic enzymes Prevent development of Type 2 diabeties (Cheledonium majus) |
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What constituent is in laxative herbs?
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Anthraquinones
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What are the affects of anthraquinones in general laxative herbs?
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Evacuate bowels
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Bulk Laxative herbs like Ulmus rubra?
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Increase bulk of stool
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Stimulating laxative herbs like casia angustafolio, increase?
(Senna) |
Water in the stool
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Bulk laxative herbs may affect the absorption of medications and supplements? T/F
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True
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Carminative Herbs have what affect?
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Relax intestinal sphincter, relieving flatulence.
Anti spasmodic Good for Paediatric treaments Sedative affect |
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Large doses of laxative herbs have what affect?
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purgative & cathartic
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Stimulating laxative herbs are used for?
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Constipation due to lack of tone in the bowel (atonic)
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Name 2 Stimulating laxative herbs?
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Rhamnus Purshiana (Cascara)
Tones & is ok for long term use Cassia angustifolia (Senna) |
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Cassia angustifolia acts on?
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Large colon in lower bowel
Contr indication: Pregnant (abortificant) Breast feeding (reduces pottasium) |
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Name 2 Calminative laxative herbs?
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Foeniculun vulgar
(fennel) Matricaria recutita (german camomile) |
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What are the actions of Carminative herbs?
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Treat flatulence
bloating from poor digestion of carbs and proteins Promotes digestion of fats Treat: gall bladder disease irritable bowel low HCl dyspepsia |
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What is the action of Demulcent Herbs
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Sooth inflamed wounds, skin, mucus memebranes
ContraIndication: Reduced Medication absorption |
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What action do alterative herbs have?
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Blood purifiers
Stimulate lymphatics Detoxify |
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What action do Vulnerary herbs have?
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Regenerate & repair external tissue
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What action do Diaphoretics have?
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Detoxify by stimulating heat & sweating
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What affect do adaptogenic herbs have?
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Support organs and tissues to adapt to stress
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Diaphoretic herb to use for developing flue and feeling cold (chill phase)
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Warming to promote sweating
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Carmative herb to use for very sick with high temperature (hot phase)
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Relaxing cooling
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What do Antraquinone Glycoside herbs do?
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Stimulate peristalsis and alleviate constipation caused by inactivity of bowel
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What is an all round stimulating, laxative herb?
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Ramnus pursiana
(cascara) |
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What is a stimulating laxative herb to take on holiday?
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Rhum Palmatum
(Turkey Rhubarb) |
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Infusions made from twigs and leaves are good for?
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Gentle, general use due to the rehydration affect
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What parts of herbs are best used in a decoction for chronic disease?
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Roots, Bark, Berry & seeds
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What is the Doctrine of signatures?
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Provides clue/hint of application and use.
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The holes in St Johns Wort signify the application for? |
Punctures
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The Yellow colour of Tumeric? |
Liver function
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The red colour in tomatoes |
Lycopene benefits the heart
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The body shape of Ginseng |
Good for Peripheral circulation
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The shape of Berrys (saw pomento/damiana) |
Gonads
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Name 5 herbs that are used externally to promote healing from the Vulnerary group?
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Aloe Vera
Marigold Calendula officinalis Arnica montana Hypericum topically |
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What preparations are best used for Dry coughs?
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Demulcent expectorant
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Diaphoretic herb to use for developing flue and feeling cold (chill phase)
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Warming to promote sweating
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Carmative herb to use for very sick with high temperature (hot phase)
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Relaxing cooling
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What do Antraquinone Glycoside herbs do?
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Stimulate peristalsis and alleviate constipation caused by inactivity of bowel
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What is an all round stimulating, laxative herb?
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Ramnus pursiana
(cascara) |
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What is a stimulating laxative herb to take on holiday?
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Rhum Palmatum
(Turkey Rhubarb) Good for Diahrea and constipation |
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Infusions made from twigs and leaves are good for?
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Gentle, general use due to the rehydration affect
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What parts of herbs are best used in a decoction for chronic disease?
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Roots, Bark, Berry & seeds
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What is the Doctrine of signatures?
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Provides clue/hint of application and use.
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The holes in St Johns Wort signify the application for? |
Punctures
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The Yellow colour of Tumeric? |
Liver function
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The red colour in tomatoes |
Lycopene benefits the heart
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The body shape of Ginseng |
Good for Peripheral circulation
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The shape of Berrys (saw pomento/damiana) |
Gonads
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Name 5 herbs that are used externally to promote healing from the Vulnerary group?
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Aloe Vera
Marigold Calendula officinalis Arnica montana Hypericum topically |
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What preparations are best used for Dry coughs?
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Demulcent expectorant
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Diaphoretic herb to use for developing flue and feeling cold (chill phase)
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Warming to promote sweating
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Carmative herb to use for very sick with high temperature (hot phase)
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Relaxing cooling
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What do Antraquinone Glycoside herbs do?
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Stimulate peristalsis and alleviate constipation caused by inactivity of bowel
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What is an all round stimulating, laxative herb?
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Ramnus pursiana
(cascara) |
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What is a stimulating laxative herb to take on holiday?
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Rhum Palmatum
(Turkey Rhubarb) Good for Diahrea and constipation |
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Infusions made from twigs and leaves are good for?
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Gentle, general use due to the rehydration affect
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What parts of herbs are best used in a decoction for chronic disease?
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Roots, Bark, Berry & seeds
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What is the Doctrine of signatures?
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Provides clue/hint of application and use.
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The holes in St Johns Wort signify the application for? |
Punctures
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The Yellow colour of Tumeric? |
Liver function
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The red colour in tomatoes |
Lycopene benefits the heart
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The body shape of Ginseng |
Good for Peripheral circulation
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The shape of Berrys (saw pomento/damiana) |
Gonads
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Name 5 herbs that are used externally to promote healing from the Vulnerary group?
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Aloe Vera
Marigold Calendula officinalis Arnica montana Hypericum topically |
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What preparations are best used for Dry coughs?
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Demulcent expectorant
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Diaphoretic herb to use for developing flue and feeling cold (chill phase)
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Warming to promote sweating
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Carmative herb to use for very sick with high temperature (hot phase)
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Relaxing cooling
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What do Anthraquinone Glycoside herbs do?
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Stimulate peristalsis and alleviate constipation caused by inactivity of bowel
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What is an all round stimulating, laxative herb?
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Ramnus pursiana
(cascara) |
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What is a stimulating laxative herb to take on holiday?
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Rhum Palmatum
(Turkey Rhubarb) Good for Diahrea and constipation |
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Infusions made from twigs and leaves are good for?
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Gentle, general use due to the rehydration affect
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What parts of herbs are best used in a decoction for chronic disease?
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Roots, Bark, Berry & seeds
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What is the Doctrine of signatures?
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Provides clue/hint of application and use.
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The holes in St Johns Wort signify the application for? |
Punctures
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The Yellow colour of Tumeric? |
Liver function
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The red colour in tomatoes |
Lycopene benefits the heart
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The body shape of Ginseng |
Good for Peripheral circulation
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In relation to the Doctrine of Signatures -
The shape of Berrys (saw pomento/damiana) |
Gonads
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Name 5 herbs that are used externally to promote healing from the Vulnerary group?
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Aloe Vera
Marigold Calendula officinalis Arnica montana Hypericum topically |
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What preparations are best used for Dry coughs?
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Demulcent expectorant
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