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16 Cards in this Set
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Linum usitatissimum Actions 7
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Demulcent laxative, bulk laxative, emollient, nutrient, anti-cough, antispasmodic (stomach and bowel), expectorant.
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Linum usitatissimum Indications 8
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GIT - dry type constipation, anti in flammatory, nourishingm and healing for the gut, EFA - nourishing for stomach, glandsm eyes etc, CVS - Fibre and EFA protect the heart, decrease the risk of ateriosclorsis,& thrombosis, decrease cholesterol, decreases BP, increases mood, RS: gentle expectorent, bronchitis, asthma
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Linum usitatissimum Chemistry
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Essential Fatty Acids, Cyanogenic glycoside which converts to prussic acid during digestion (anti spasmodic/ expectorent)
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Plantago psyllium Actions 3
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Bulk laxative, demulcent, soothing and softening at all levels: mental, emotional and physical
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Plantago psyllium Indications 4
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a demulcent bulk laxative it can be used for chronic constipation, irritable bowel, dysentery, promotes better gut bacteria
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Rhamnus purshiana Actions 3
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Laxative, hepatic, bitter
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Rhamnus purshiana Indications
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Cascara Sagrada may be used in chronic constipation as it encourages peristalsis and tones relaxed muscles of the digestive system
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Rheum palmatum Actions 6
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Laxative, bitter astringent tonic, antiseptic, antibiotic, anthelmintic, alterative
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Rheum palmatum Chemistry 3
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Anthraquinone glycosides – emodin and rhein; flavonoid rutin, minerals – iron, magnesium, calcium
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Rheum palmatum Indications 6
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Diarrhoea & Dysentry, Gastroenteritis, Cholecystitis, Stimulates digestion, cleanses liver, promotes bile flow, gut dysbiosis
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Rheum palmatum TCM
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TCM- clears Damp Heat, drains downward
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Linum Usitatissimum
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Flaxseed
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Plantago psyllium
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Psyllium seeds
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Rheum plamatum/ off
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Chinese rhubarb, Turkey rhubarb
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Rhamnus purshiana
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Cascara segrada
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Laxatives 4
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Linum Usitatissimum Flaxseed Done
Plantago psyllium Psyllium seeds Done Rheum plamatum/ off Chinese rhubarb, Turkey rhubarb Done Rhamnus purshiana Cascara segrada Done |
