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9 Cards in this Set
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Tanacetum vulgare
Tansy |
Flower used
Action: abortifacient, fetotoxic, antiparasitic Indications: Intestinal parasites CI: pregnancy, lactation, do not use long term Adverse effects: convulsions, arrythmia, vomiting, rigid pupils, diarrhea, GI pain, Uterine bleeding, tachypnea, loss of consciousness. NB: The volatile oil is overall much more toxic than the crude herb. |
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Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion Leaf |
Action: bitter digestive, anti HPV, diuretic (Na sparing)
Indications: bitter (hypochlorhydria, gas, constipation, anorexia, ect) Diuretic: Lower UTI, edema, stones Can put fresh sap from stem on warts CI: active ulcers, gastritis, GERD, biliary obstruction, diarrhea, ect Can cause nausea No toxicity No interactions but may increase gut motility |
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Taraxacum Root
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bitter digestive stimulant, hepatoprotective
Indications: hypochlorhydria, maldigestion, constipation and hepatitis CI: same as with all bitters Can cause nausea No toxicity |
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Thuja occidentalis leaf
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Monoterpenoids
Action: immunomodulating, anti HPV Indications: Pharyngitis, tonsillitis, topically on warts CI: Pregnancy, use of volatile oil, long term use, high doses Adverse effects: toxicity manifests as convulsions, hallucinations, nightmares, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, impotence, fatty liver Toxicity the volatile oil contains the trpenoid thujone, which is neurotoxic and carcinogenic and therefor should not be used. Interactions are unknown |
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Thymus vulgaris
Thyme (leaf) |
Monoterpenoids
Antimicrobial, anti h. pylori, counterirritant Indications: Crude herb or volatile oil internally: gastroenteritis, h. pylori, viral, fungal and bacterial infections in genera. asthma, COPD, pertussis Topical volatile oil: myalgia, osteoarthritis, RA, Sprain, Strain, headache CI: high doses of volatile oil Toxicity: high doses are potentially neurotoxic or lethal Interactions non known |
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Trifolium pratense
Red Clover (flower) |
Legume family (sweet) has cooling quality
Constituents: isoflavones Action: phytoestrogen Antispasmodic-coughs (croup/whooping cough) Salivary gland congestion Pharyngeal inflammation Blood thinner Specific for swollen and hard Lymph nodes stiffness of neck Also good for menopausal women to modulate estrogen and decrease elevated TG's CI: pregnancy Interactions: Blood thinners |
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Ulmus rubra
slippery elm (bark) |
Polysacharides
Demulcent and also soothing to lungs and urinary tract Indication: gastritis, ulcer, internal cystitis, lower UTI, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, dry cough, GERD, bulking laxative, diuretic CI: phlegmy cough NB: this herb has a severe environmental impact because elm's have become less abundant dt disease. CI: Must be taken with plenty of water. May slow absorption of other medications or herbs |
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Usnea barbarta
Old man's beard |
Lichen
Action: antimicrobial and antifungal Bitter Drying and Cooling Indicated: infections with fever For respiratory, urinary, GI infections Toxicity: Usnic acid may cause hepatotoxicity |
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Urtica dioica
Stinging nettle (root) |
Flavonoids, lectins
Prostatic agent For BPH Inhibits cell proliferation. Binds to SHBG Also Astringent good to stop bleeding |
