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15 Cards in this Set
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psyllium seeds and seed husks
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plantago afra, P. ovata
Europe Bulk forming laxative works in 1-3 days |
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seed/seed husks, sennosides A and B, danthron
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Senna alexandrina, S. augustifolia
Asia Stimulant laxative works in 6-8 hours |
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bark, anthraquinones
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Rhamnus purshianus
West North America Stimulant laxative works in 6-8 hours |
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castor seed oil
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Ricinus communis
Africa osmotic laxative works in 1-3 hours |
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peppermint oil
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Mentha piperita
Europe Reduces intestinal spasms and reduces intestinal fullness and is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome |
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ginger
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Zingiber officinalis
Asia Treats nausea |
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THC, cannabis
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Cannabis sativa
Asia Treats nausea and vomiting and stimulates appetite |
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cinnamon
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Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Asia treats nausea and stomach discomfort |
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chamomile tea
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Matricaria recutita
Europe treats stomach discomfort |
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Tincture/paregoric of opium
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Papaver
used to treat diarrhea by the following mechanisms: decreases propulsive contractions in small intestine; decreases propulsive peristalic waves in large intestine; decreases gastric, biliary, pancreatic and intestinal secretions |
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atropine and tincture of belladonna
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Atropa belladonna
Europe Blocks muscarinic cholinergic receptors and works and an antispasmodic to treat diarrhea |
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guava leaf tea
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Psidium guajava
Tropical America treats diarrhea |
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rice, rice water
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Oryza sativa
Asia Antisecretory mechanism to treat diarrhea |
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bark latex, crofelemer
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Croton lechleri
South America Antisecretory mechanism by inhibiting chloride ion secretion in the the intestines to treat diarrhea |
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bark extract, berberine
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Berberis vulgaris, B. aquafolium
Europe, North America Antimicrobial with treats both diarrhea and dysentery |
