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30 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 basic demulcent herbs covered - botanic and common name?
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1. Ulmus rubra - slippery elm
2. Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow 3. Linum usitatissimum - Linseed/flaxseed |
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What are the indications for demulcents?
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Inflamed mucous membranes
Broken inflamed skin |
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What are the 3 ways that demulcents are used?
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As a food
As a substance for soothing the GIT As a topical covering |
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What are the basic properties of Ulmus rubra?
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Demulcent; emollient
Nutritive Antitussive |
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What are the basic properties of Linum usitatissimum?
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Demulcent; emollient
Laxative Antitussive Relaxing expectorant locally drawing Soothing and Healing |
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What is the Specific indication for Althaea officinalis?
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Root: Gastric or duodenal ulcer
Leaf: Respiratory catarrh associated with digestive weakness |
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What is the specific indication for Ulmus rubra?
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Gastric or duodenal ulcer
Locally as a poultice for boils and abscesses |
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What is the specific indication for Linum usitatissimum?
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Boils and carbuncles - poultice
Bronchitis and thoracic pain - poultice |
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Althaea offcinalis - What part of the plant is used ?
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Root
Leaf |
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Ulmus rubra- What part of the plant is used?
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Inner Bark - from a 10 year old tree
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Linum usitatissimum - What part of the plant is used?
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Seed
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Is Althaea officinalis a low, medium or high dose herb?
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Low
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Is Ulmus rubra a low, medium or high dose herb?
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Low
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Is Linum usitatissimum a low, medium or high dose herb?
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High
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What is the best time of day to take demulcent herbs and why?
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Just before bed to allow maximum contact with mucosa
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Are there any contraindications for Althaea officinalis?
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Nil
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Are there any contraindications for Ulmus rubra?
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Bowel blockage
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Are there any contraindications for Linum usitatissimum?
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Nil
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Which herb fits the description:-
The ripe seed is a gentle laxative that does not cause griping |
Linum usitatissimum
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Which herb fits the description:-
The leaf is used as a demulcent for treating the urinary and respiratory tracts |
Althaea officinalis folia
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Which herb fits the description:-
The dried and powdered inner bark is used to treat diarrhoea and constipation |
Ulmus rubra
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Which herb fits the description:-
The root is used to treat irritations of the digestive system and the skin |
Althaea offinalis radix
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What are the main cautions for treating a person with constipation?
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Is there an obstruction causing the blockage
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What are the main cautions for treating a person who is pregnant?
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Do not use a suppository of Ulmus rubra as it may cause the foetus to be expulsed
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What are the 3 properties of Althaea officinalis leaf?
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Demulcent
Diuretic Expectorant Antilithic |
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What is the component of demulcent herbs that produces their action?
What does this do to produce it's result? |
Mucilage
It breaks down to short chain fatty acids |
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For ulmus rubra what is important to tell the client?
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To take a teaspoon in a glass of water followed by another glass of water
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What is the main active ingredient of Althaea officinalis?
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Mucilage
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Why should Althaea officinalis radix be extracted in cold water?
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It contains a high proportion of starch which is best extracted in cold water
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How can ulmus rubra be used to treat both diarrhoea and constipation?
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For diarrhoea it bulks up the liquid slowing the output
For constipation, the fibre absorbs water causing the intestinal muscle walls to swell and thereby increasing peristalsis |
