Nplex Ii Botanical Medicine Actions

Front 1

What action associated with Calendula officinalis (marigold) makes it useful for treating wounds?

Back 1

vulnerary

Front 2

What influence does Selenicereus grandiflorus (night-blooming cereus) have on renal function?

Back 2

"Diuretic - increases renal output;
Selenicereus grandiflorus is a mild diuretic that decreases heart rate, dilates peripheral vessels and increases renal output."

Front 3

What actions in Geranium maculata (American cranesbill) make it effective for controlling bleeding?

Back 3

"Astringent, styptic and hemostatic;
This is due to the high tannin content."

Front 4

Name two actions of Mentha piperita/spicata/viridis (Peppermint, Spearmint) on the GI system?

Back 4

Carminative and anti-spasmodic

Front 5

What are the two most prominent actions of Piscidia erythrina (Jamaican Dogwood)?

Back 5

Anodyne and sedative

Front 6

What action does Crataegus Oxycantha have on coronary blood vessels?

Back 6

Coronary vasodilation

Front 7

Does Viscum album (European mistletoe) have positive or negative inotropic effects?

Back 7

"Negative;
Viscum album may antagonize the effects of Digitalis due to its negative inotropic properties."

Front 8

What action does Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) have on mucous membranes of the mouth, throat and gums?

Back 8

"hemostatic;
Hamamelis virginiana also has astringent properties."

Front 9

What influence does Viscum album (European mistletoe) have on blood pressure?

Back 9

Viscum album (European mistletoe) is a hypotensive agent

Front 10

-What is the action of Rhamnus purshiana?

Back 10

cathartic

Front 11

What influence does Digitalis purpurea (foxglove) have on heart rate and force of contraction?

Back 11

"Positive inotropic but negative chronotropic effects;
Like Convallaria majalis, Digitalis purpurea has positive inotropic but negative chronotropic effects. However, Digitalis has a very narrow therapeutic index."

Front 12

What action does Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh) have on the uterus?

Back 12

"Antispasmodic and uterine stimulant;
Herbalists often recommend blue cohosh as an emmenagogue to induce menstruation, and as a uterine stimulant and antispasmodic."

Front 13

What action does Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) have on bronchial secretions?

Back 13

"expectorant;
Glycyrrhizin acts as an expectorant by thinning and loosening mucous making it easier to cough up."

Front 14

What action does Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) have on the GI tract?

Back 14

"anti-spasmodic;
The primary use for the herb is for digestive upsets and settling stomach pain while stimulating appetite. The seeds are soothing for the digestive system."

Front 15

What action does Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) have on the genitourinary system?

Back 15

"diuretic;
Preliminary human and laboratory research suggests that horsetail may increase the amount of urine excretion."

Front 16

What action associated with Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) makes it useful for menorrhagia and metrorrhagia?

Back 16

"styptic;
The styptic properties of Achillea make it a popular addition in tinctures that address excessive menstrual bleeding. It may also be used topically on most skin wounds."

Front 17

What is the primary action of Gentiana lutea (Gentian) in the stomach and hepatobiliary system?

Back 17

"Gastric acid stimulant and increase in gall bladder motility;
The suggested mode of action of bitters is thought to be a priming effect on the upper digestive system mediated by a nerve reflex from the bitter taste buds. This results ¡n stimulation and increase in vagal stimulation resulting a transient rise in gastrin and an increase in gall bladder motility."

Front 18

What action does Olea europea (olive) have on digestion?

Back 18

"Bitter digestive stimulant;
Mostly used as an antiviral agent, Olea europea may aggravate those with dyspepsia if taken on an empty stomach."

Front 19

What is the major action of Galium aparine (Cleavers)

Back 19

"diuretic and Alterative;
Alteratives improves detoxification of the body by improving digestion and the function of the organs of elimination such as liver/gallbladder, kidney/bladder, bowel and/or the immune system. Also known as depuratives or ‘blood purifiers’."

Front 20

-What action of Capsella bursa-pastoris (Sheperds Purse) makes it effective for controlling bleeding?

Back 20

Astringent

Front 21

The uterine tonic effects of Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort) is due to which action?

Back 21

Antispasmodic

Front 22

What action does Melissa officinalis (lemonbalm) have on thyroid function?

Back 22

"Anti-thyroid;
Melissa may block the binding of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) to its receptor by acting both on the hormone and the receptor itself. Additionally, may block conversion of T4 to T3."

Front 23

Which botanical Ligusticum porteri (osha) or Ligusticum lucidum is indicated for cancer?

Back 23

"Ligustrum lucidum;
Ligustrum lucidum and Ligusticum porten areeasy to confuse. Remember that that Ligusticum porten ¡s a bitter digestive stimulant and Ligustrum lucidum has some anti-tumor properties in vitro."

Front 24

The Antispasmodic and Astringent action of Viburnum prunifolium make it useful for treating which gynecological conditions?

Back 24

"Premenstrual syndrome (cramping) and menorrhagia;
Viburnum prunifolium is used for smooth muscle spasms, endometriosis and dysmenorrhea but is also an astringent used for menorrhagia and bleeding in menopause."

Front 25

Does Panax ginseng (Asian Ginseng) increase or decrease blood glucose?

Back 25

"Decreases - may lower blood glucose levels in those with type 2 Diabetes;
Panax ginseng may increase the hypoglycemic effect of insulin and sulfonylureas."

Front 26

Which enzyme does Prunus africanum (Pygeum) inhibit?

Back 26

"5-α reductase;
Some sources also suggest aromataseinhibition."

Front 27

Sanguinaria canadensis (bloodroot) is escharotic, what does that mean?

Back 27

"Sanguinaria may destroy tissue and lead to the formation of a large scab, called an escha r. Sanguinaria and its extracts are thus considered escharotic.;
Although applying escharotic agents, including Sanguinaria canadensis to the skin is sometimes suggested as a home treatment for skin cancer, these attempts can be severely disfiguring. Salves derived from Sanguinaria cannot be relied on to remove a malignant tumor. Microscopic tumor deposits may remain after visible tumor tissue is burned away, and case reports have shown recurrence and metastasis. "

Front 28

Inula helenium (elecampane) is a tonic for which organ?

Back 28

"Lungs;
Although there are bitter properties and some resources suggest the liver as a key organ, Inula is most indicated for a chronic wet cough to improve expectoration of secretions, often combined with Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot)."

Front 29

Lithospermum spp. (Common gromwell) ruderale and Lycopus virginicus (Bugleweed) are both indicated for which endocrine condition?

Back 29

"hyperthyroidism-graves disease;
Both Lithospermum ruderale and Lycopus virginicus have antithyroid and antigonadotropic properties."

Front 30

What is the primary action of Eupatorium purpureum (Gravel root)?

Back 30

"Urinary antilithic;
Eupatorium purpureua s primarily used to treat kidney stones and is thought to increases excretion of sediment form urinary tract. It is thought to prevent precipitation of urates in the urinary system."