Botanicals NPLEX 2

Allium Cepa

Part used: Bulb

Actions: Hypoglycemic, antimicrobial, carminative

Indications:

Internal: Atherosclerosis, hypercholestermia*, dyslipidemia, DM2 hypercoagulative states, intestinal parasitres,angina

External: Dermatophytosis, onychomycosis, warts, vaginitis, otitis media

CI: Hypothyroidism, bleeding disorders, anticoagulant therapy

onion fighters of CV, DM, microbes, parasites and topical infections; don’t take if you're bleeding cause it'll burn!

“Cepa makes me wheepa when I cut it”

Fucus vesiculosus

thyroid health**

anti-rheumatic

iodine source

Fuc swimming, eat this seaweed and make a body wrap for RA and thyroid

Bladder wrack

Allium Sativum

Garlic fighters of microbes, HTN and lipids!

Part Used: Bulb, oil of garlic

Actions: Antimicrobial (fungal, protozoal, bacterial), hypotensive, hypolipidemic

Indications: hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, HTN, URIs, intestinal parasides

may potentiate the actions of anticoagulants

Capsicum frutescens

Part Used: Ground up dried fruit

Actions: Circulatory and vasomotor stimulant, gastric stimulant, antimicrobial

Indications: Internal: hypochlorhydria, H. pylori, dyspepsia, hypercoagulation, GI or resp infection

CI: In pregnancy due to GI upset and leaf and stem acting as a uterine stimulant

Side effect: compounds persistent dry cough of ACE-I [Lisinopril]

the spicy capsicum numbed the nerve/skin and stimulated digestion while thinning the blood

Coleus forskohlii

Part Used: Root; Actions: activates cAMP, vasobronchodilator, antihistamine

Indications: Asthma, cardiomyopathy, HTN, allergies, glaucoma, obesity, hypothyroidism, inc testosterone & BMD

CI: active peptic ulcer (can cause GI stimulation/nausea), pregnancy and lactation, children

Commiphora mukul

Part Used: Juice hardened into gum or resin

Actions: Hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory

Indications: Elevated LDL*, hyperlipidemia; inflammation (OA), nodulocystic acne

CI: IBD, may induce CYP450; may decrease bioavailability of Propanolol

Convallaria majalis

Part Used: Dried flower tips, dried root with rhizome

Actions: Cardiac, digitalis substitute, diuretic

Indications: Arrhythmia*, cardiac insufficiency, hypertension; acts as a positive inotrope (increases strength of heart contractions) and a negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate)

SE: N/V, HA, disorder of colour perception, death; treat with Atropine and monitor K+, glucose and insulin

CI: w/ Digitalis and potassium-wasting drugs (diuretics); corticosteroids, cardiac glycosides, licorice

That CON man had a bad arrhythmia, which led to cardiac insufficiency and hypotension; someone make sure he can see right (colour perception) and monitor him (K+, insulin, glucose (SE))

(lily of the valley)

Corydalis spp

Part used: Root

Actions: Mildly sedative, spasmolytic, strong analgesic, reduces BP

Indications: Pain management for severe nerve damage, emotional disturbances, HTN, small intestine spasm

CI: Pregnancy, breastfeeding

Cory from Dalis had pain from nerve damage and was emotionally distraught

Crataegus oxyacantha

Part Used: Berries, flower. leaf

Actions: Cardiac tonic, nutritive (for the heart), hypotensive

Indications: Arrhythmias, cardiac weakness with valvular murmurs, capillary fragility, HTN

Interactions: Avoid with other anti-arrhythmic drugs or antiplatelet meds

Gus had arrhythmias, which led to murmurs, HTN and a weak heart

Digitalis purpurea

Part Used: Leaf

Actions: Cardiac stimulant, positive inotrope, neg chronotrope, diuretic, emetic

Indications: CHF, atrial arrhythmias

SE: Narrow therapeutic range; visual halos***

CI: 1/2nd degree AV block, severe carditis, angina, arrhythmias, bradycardia, cardiac hypertrophy, stenosis, pregnancy, lactation

Dig ya tell your friends about the purple plant for CHF and atrial arrhythmias?

Gingko Biloba

Part Used: Leaf

Actions: Brain nootropic, vasodilator, antiplatelet, inflammation modulator

Indications: Atherosclerosis, intermittent claudication, insufficient blood flow, cognitive deficiencies

CI: Intracranial bleeds, severe bleeding, w/ blood thinners

Lycopus virginicus

• Actions: thyrosuppressive, astringent, anti-gonadotropic, sedative

• Uses: blocks T4 deiodination to suppresses excess thyroid output in hyperthyroidism. Productive coughs.

• Contraindicated P/L, hypothyroidism

Leonurus cardiaca

Part Used: whole plant

Actions: Hypotensive, diuretic, antispasmodic, sedative; uterine tonic

Indications: nervous, irritible individuals; restless, nervous during menopause; Hyperthyroidism; palpitations (anxiety)

CI: Pregnancy

Irritable and anxious lion. Needs to rest her thyroid, BP, uterus, and mind

Momordica charantia

DM, bitter, psoriasis, dry cough

bitter melon

Olea europaea

Olive oil for the heart, dry skin and viruses

Part Used: Dried leaves, fresh branches containing leaves and flowers

Actions: Nutritive, emollient, demulcent

Indications: Oil from fruit (topically for dry skin, cradle cap; decreases heart disease risk), leaf: HTN; olive leaf extract: viral infections; gallstones

Rauwolfia serpentina

Part Used: Root

Actions: Anti-arrhythmic, anti-HTN

Indications: HTN, nervousness, insomnia

SE: Nasal congestion, depression, tiredness, ED

CI: depression, PD, Pregnancy, pheochromocytoma

That wolfe-snake ate my cat (Ne/Epi). Good! Now my BP, insomnia and nervousness are gone.

Selenicereus grandiflorus

silent palpitations mean GRAND heart problems

Part Used: Flowers, stems

Actions: Sympathetic stimulant to the heart and kidneys, diuretic

Indications: Impaired heart function, rapid pulse w/ edema; HPRTN, mitral regurg; angina, palpitations, chest pain, dyspnea, arrhythmias

CI: Pregnancy + lactation

Theobroma cacao

chocolate is for your lungs and heart <3

Part Used: Seed skin

Actions: stimulate cardiac muscle performance; acts as a muscle relaxant; diuretic; bronchiolytic; constipation

Indications: Bronchial SM spasm, CV health, diarrhea

Veratrum album

Part Used: Dried rhizome + root

Actions: Circulatory depressant, antispasmodic, hypotensive

Indications: HTN, insecticide;

SE: SLUDGE + paralysis, death

do not prescribe very toxic

Toxic veratrum will lower BP to death

Homeopathy: GI disorders, such as gastroenteritis, cholera-like symptoms, and food poisoning; ailments related to collapse, heatstroke, and circulatory problems.

Vinca major/minor

Part Used: Fried leaves

Actions: Circulatory stimulant (inc blood flow to the brain); hypotensive

Indications: circulatory disorders; loss of memory; HTN; concussion

CI: Pregnancy; severe cerebral hemorrhage

Vinca is vinny's blood relative... she circulates the blood away from dx and towards brain function

Viscum album/Phoradendron flavescens

Part Used: Fresh leafy twigs w/ fruit

Actions: hypotensive, cerebral circulatory stimulant; tumour inhibition (injected)

Indication: Tumours, HTN, valvular insufficiency

CI: TB, tumours of CNS/intraspinal, Pregnancy, AI diseases

Mistle stubbed her toe after finding out she had a tumour, which was causing HTN

European Mistletoe/American Mistletoe

Gentiana lutea

bitter, digestive stimulant

dont combine with PPIs

Aesculus hippocastanum

A swollen horse and hippo with bad veins and butts

Part Used: Dried horse chesnut leaves

Actions: Astringent, vasoconstrictive, veno-tonic

Indications: Internal - venous insufficiency, DVT, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, chronic prostatitis; Topical: hemorrhoids, pruritis ani, varicose veins, noct leg swelling

SE: Nausea

Calendula off

Heals from the mouth to prostate to skin

Part Used: Flower

Actions: Vulnerary, antiseptic

Indications:, Internal - gastric ulcerations; External - skin traunam surgical wounds, ginginvitis; promotes wound healing

Cineraria maritima

Part Used: Leaf

Actions: Anti-cataract

Indications: Topical application for cataracts

SE: potential nausea

CI: internal use or over broken skin; Pregnancy + lactation; synergistic with hepatotoxic drugs

Can’t watch the cinema cause of my cataracts

Euphrasia officinalis

Part Used: dried aerial parts

Actions: anti-inflammatory, anti-cataract, astringent, vasoconstrictor

Indications: Ophthalmias, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, sinusitis, hordeolum (stye), eye trauma

Euphanisms are eye-opening

Hamamelis virginiana

Part Used: Twig, leaf

Actions: Astringent, anti-inflammatory w/ local hemostatic effects

Indications: great for external use; stop bleeding; hemorrhoids, bruises, inflamed swelling, varicose veins; sore throat, tonsillitis; diarrhea

witch hazel

Salvia officinalis

Part Used: Leaf

Actions: antimicrobial, anti-secretory, astringent, anti-inflammatory, carminative

Indications: soothing action on MMs; inflammation of the mouth, throat & tonsils; mouthwash; dyspepsia; hyperglycemia, reduce LDL, dec menopause hot flashes

SE: high doses can cause restlessness, tremor, convulsions & hot flashes

CI: Pregnancy + lactation

Sage

Sambucus Nigra

Part Used: Flower, berry

Actions: anti-viral, anti-catarrhal

Indications: For flus and colds as an anti-viral; catarrhal inflammation of the URT

CI: High fever

Elderberry

Symphytum officinalis

Comfrey for wounds, dry cough and inflammation of the lungs/GI tract

Part Used: Root, rhizome, leaf

Actions: Demulcent, relaxing expectorant, vulnerary, astringent

Indications: Topical - wounds, dermatitis, ulcers, bruising

Internal - dry cough, inflammation of the lungs/GI tract,

SE: nausea, HVOD, hepatic failure

Trifolium pratense

Part Used: Flower head

Actions: Alterative, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, anti-tumour

Indications: ** skin conditions** eczema, psoriasis, chronic conditions (topically); good for coughs, bronchitis and whooping cough

SE: contact dermatitis

CI: estrogen-sensitive cancers; bleeding disorders

"I like to PRATENSE that this herb is the best for all sorts of skin conditions and a cough! Make sure to stay away from the estrogen CA though!"

Vaccinium myrtillus

Part Used: Leaf, fruit

Actions: antioxidant, venotonic, anti-diarrhea, nutrient, astringent, hypoglycemic

Indications: acute or chronic dysentery, cystitis, DM; varicose veins; External for oral mucosa inflammation

CI: Pregnancy

Interactions: May potentiate hypoglycemic drugs

Vaccinate before going to Myrtle beach to prevent diarrhea and inflamed mouth, esp if diabetic

juglans nigra

"The black walnut will kill the parasites and your baby"

black walnut

Part Used: bark, leaves, rind of the fruit

Actions: anti-parasitic*, anti-helminthic*, astringent, antimicrobial

Indications: intestinal parasites/worms, chronic constipation, dysentary, hemorrhoids, high cholesterol

SE: N/V, diarrhea, carinogenic, mutagenic

CI: Pregnancy

Tanacetum vulgare

Part Used: Dried flowering herb

Actions: anti-helminthic*, insecticide*, emmenagogue

Indications: Intestinal worms, intestinal parasites; gingivitis, weak digestion

SE:

CI: Pregnancy, Asteraceae allergy

Tana is a vulgar little worm with gingivitis & weak digestion

Ceanothus americanus

Part Used: Dried leaves; dried root bark and fresh leaves

Actions: Astringent*, antispasmodic, splenic/liver tonic; hypotensive

Indications: GI bleeds*; fatty liver, hepatitis, splenomegaly; skin irritation, sores; bronchitis, asthma, cough, HPTN, dysentery

SE:

CI:

"Cean the American had fatty liver, stomach ulcers, lousy lungs (asthma, cough, bronchitis) and nasty skin"

Geranium maculatum

Part Used: Dried rhizome and leaves:

Actions: Vulnerary; anti-inflammatory

Indications: Bleeding GI ulcers* hemorrhoids*, wounds; metorrahagia, dysmenorrhea

SE:

CI:

"My iMaculatum GERman shepard licked his wounds to stop bleeding”

Quercus rubra

Part Used: Root, seeds, leaves

Actions: Astringent*, styptic, anti-inflammatory

Indications:

- topical: varicosities, anal fissures, wounds, small burs, strains, sprains, weeping eczema, hemorrhoids

- douche: leucorrhea, vaginal prolapse, post-partum uterine bleeding

- internal: diarrhea, dysentery, rectal bleeding, IBD, ulcers

SE: IDA, malabsorption w/ long-term use

CI: HF, large areas of skin damage, constipation, IDA

RUB it into the skin to help your ailments; it may help internal and external bleeding

northern red oak

Articum lappa

burdock root

Part Used: root, seed, leaf

Actions: bitter*, alterative, diuretic, hypoglycemic

Indications: bitter stimulant for digestive bile secretion; improves appetite; skin conditions that result in dry and scaly patches like psoriasis, eczema and dandruff

SE: nausea

CI:

"ARcTIC plants are very bitter and help your skin"

Artemisia absinthum

Part Used: aerial leaf

Actions: bitter*, carminative, antimicrobial

Indications: weak digestion, dyspepsia, stomach pains, colic, gas; roundworm and pinworms; mild depression, colds and flu

SE: not for continuous use

CI: Hx of seizures, stomach or intestinal ulcers; pregnancy and breastfeeding

antagonistic effect with PPIs; administer 1-2hrs following iron administration

Art is absent from school because of his weak stomach, worms and depression"

wormwood

Artemisia Vulgaris

Mugwort

Part Used: Root, dried branch tips

Actions: bitter*, nervine; carminative, emmenagogue

Indications: Poor digestion (hypochlorhydria, dyspepsia, biliary insuff, dyskinesia, anorexia, atonic constipation; gas); depression

SE:

CI: GERD, active peptic ulcer, gastritis, biliary obstruction; acute cholelithiasis, diarrhea; pregnancy;

antagonistic effect with PPIs; potentiates hypoglycemic drugs

"He grew up to be a VULGAR ARTist! He's bitter, has a weak stomach, and is full of shit (constipation)."

Artemisia annua

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Actions: anti-parasitic, anti-microbial; anto-neoplastic, bitter

Indications: malaria, parasitic infections; cancer (leukemia, colon CA)

SE:

CI: pregnancy

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Part Used: cinnamon oil extracted from the bark and leaf oil

Actions: astringent*, carminative*; antibacterial (h. pylori), antimicrobial

Indications: loss of appetite; N/V, dyspepsia

SE: GI irritant, N/V

CI: Pregnancy; ulcers, acid reflux; prolonged use of essential oils

"The cinnamon bear fed his friends (stimulates appetite) and settled their tummies (n/v; dyspepsia)

cinnamon

Foeniculum vulgare

Part Used: oil extracted from the ripe fruit and fried ripe fruit

Actions: carminative*, spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory; phytoestrogen; galactagogue

Indications: relieves flatulence and colic while stimulating digestion and appetite; calming in bronchitis/cough

SE: cross-sensitive to celery allergy possible

CI: pregnancy

"FOEbe has a VULGare cough and doesn’t have enough estrogen”

fennel

Mentha piperita

"Menthols help digestion and your aching bone pains; dont smoke while pregnant though!"

peppermint

Part Used: oil extracted from the aerial parts of the flowering pant

Actions: Carminative*, spasmolytic, anti-emetic, counter-irritant

Indications: Topical - myalgias, OA, RA, HA, strains/sprains; Internal - cholelithiasis, infant colic, non-ulcer dyspepsia, IBS/IBD; SM spasm

SE: Avoid with G6PD deficiency

CI: pregnancy; GERD; gallbladder still ; open wounds

Rosmarinus officinalis

Actions: anti-microbial*, circulatory stimulant*, hypertensive

Indications: Dementia, poor memory; dyspeptic complaints; topically: myalgia

SE: coma, spasm, death at high doses

CI:

Smell rosemary before NPLEX to settle a dyspeptic stomach and help with memory

Zingiber officinale

Actions: Warming, stimulating tonic; anti-emetic; anti-inflamamtory

Indications: nausea*; loss of appetite; dyspeptic complaints

SE:

CI: Minor GI complaints, bleeding, gallstones

althaea officinalis

Actions: demulcent*; emollient; anti-inflammatory

Indications: demulcent in the gastric tract (gastritis, ulcer) or urinary tract (cystitis)

SE:

CI: wet cough

marshmallow

cannabis sativa

Actions: analgesic, sedative, anti-emetic, psychoactive

Indications: appetite stimulation; insomnia;

SE: dizziness, euphoria, laughing fits; paranoia

CI: Pregnancy category C; schizophrenia; abuse potential

Interactions: Sildenafil; concurrent use with alcohol

Linum Usitatissimum

flax

Actions: demulcent*; laxative

Indications: constipation*; GI irritation; nutritive; hormone imbalance; breast CA

SE: GI (nausea, bloating gas)

CI: Ileua, IBD, IBS

ulmus species

Actions: demulcent*, astringent, anti-inflammatory

Indications: irritated and inflamed MMs (throat, digestive tract); topically to wounds

SE:

CI: wet cough

take away from meds/supplements

slippery elm "ULMost slippery enough to stop the stuff from sticking"

aloe vera

Actions: demulcent, vulnerary, inflammation/immune modulatory

Indications: topically for wounds*; internally for gastritis*

SE: diarrhea (if eaten the whole leaf)

CI: 3rd degree burns; infected wounds

interactions: additive hypoglycemic effects with Glyburide

Cassia augustifolia

senna

Actions: laxative

Indications: constipation

SE: acute GI cramping, colic, red urine/feces;

CI: longterm use, dependence

"Cassie the Constipated"

Podophyllum peltatum

Actions: purgative; anti-tumour

Indications: TOPICALLY - HPV, warts; cancer

SE:

CI: NO LONGER USED INTERNALLY EXTREMELY TOXIC***

"Podophyllum yourself to death"

rhamnus frangula/purshiana

Actions: laxative*, cathartic*, emetic, bitter

Indications: constipation

SE: acute GI cramping, colic; harmless red urine/feces

CI: Pregnancy + lactation; dependence, children <12yo

avoid with hypokalemic drugs

Ricinis communis

those toxic beans are good topically and for the uterus

castor oil

Actions: laxative*, purgative

Indications: constipation; uterine pain* topical: anti-inflammatory for skin disorders and an anodyne; MYALGIAS

SE: EXTREMELY TOXIC INTERNALLY AND CAN LEAD TO CASTOR BEAN POISONING (12 CAN KILL AN ADULT)

CI:

Interactions: avoid with hypokalemic drugs and cardiac glycosydes

Rumex crispus

"Crispin's irritated skin and alcohol problem made him bitter"

yellow dock

Actions: Laxative*; hepatoprotective*

Indications: mild constipation; liver congestion; other skin eruptions

SE: GI cramping, colic

CI: hx of kidney disease and oxolates i

Achillea millefolium

yarrow

Actions: hemostatic*, bitter, anti-inflammatory

Indications: topical: wounds, skin ulcers; internal: styptic* for metorrhagia, menorrhagia, hemorrhages, hematuria; poor digestion

SE:

CI: bitter: GERD, peptic ulcer, gastritis, etc.; pregnancy; PPIs

capsella bursa-pastoris

Actions: Anti-hemorrhagic*, astringent

Indications: nosebleeds, menorragia, wounds and burns; post-partum hemorrhage

SE:

CI: pregnancy; anti-coagulants

"The hemorrhaging CAPSule burst open"

shepherd's purse

Aconitum napellus

Actions: sensory and motor depressant; sedative; anti-pyretic

Indications: Neuralgia*; fever/chills

SE: highly toxic; tingling of the mouth, fingers and toes which then spreads

CI: Pregnancy and lactation

When Acon performed he had bad nerves which made him toxic

Atropa belladonna

Actions: anti-cholinergic; anti-SLUDGE; inhibits SM contraction

Indications: SM complaints; liver and gallbladder complaints

SE: Hyperthermia, flushed face, dry MM;

CI: long-term use; BPH; closed-angle glaucoma

"Hot as a hare, red as a beet, dry as a bone, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter)

avena sativa

Actions: Nutritive, nerve, mild sedative

Indications: Internal - nervousness, acute/chronic anxiety; nicotine/opiate withdrawal; insomnia; external - skin stuff

SE:

CI: people with celiac disease should avoid oats

Bacopa monnieri

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Actions: Antioxidant; neuroprotective*

Indications: memory/cognition support; anxiety

SE: possible palpitations nausea, dry mouth

CI: N/A

Camellia sinensis

Actions: antioxidant, astringent, stimulant

Indications: energizing, cancer preventative; antimicrobial

SE: GI irritation; reduction of appetite

CI: insomnia; agitative states

Centella asiatica

Actions: Nervine; anti-pyretic

Indications: Nervousness; poor memory; epilepsy; venous insuff; topical - inflammation, ulcers, psoriasis

SE:

CI: Pregnancy

Datura stramonium

blocks muscarinic Ach receptors

Actions: sedative, antispasmodic

Indications: similar to belladonna

SE:

CI: BPH; no longer recommended due to toxicity

interactions: anticholinergic rx and TCAs

Eschscholzia californica

Actions: nervine*, hypnotic/anxiolytic*, anti-spasmodic, anydyne, sleeplessness

Indications: as a sedative and hypnotic, esp for over-excitement and sleeplessness in children

SE: Addictive

CI: Pregnancy, lactation

interactions: benzos; may potentiate SSRIs and MAOIs

ESCape to CALI and u’ll be so chill

California Poppy

Gelsemium

inhibition of cholinesterase

Actions: stimualtes than depreeses neural function;

Indications: trigeminal nerve pain*; ovarian cyst pain

SE: NOT USED ANYMORE VERY TOCIV

CI: yell

Humulus hops

Actions: Sedative, nervine; bitter

Indications: Mood disturbances: agitation, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness; to stimulate appetite/hunger

SE: Nausea, HA

CI: can worsen depression, Pregnancy

I'll HUM until your bitter woman sleeps

Hyoscyamus

Actions: sedative, hypnotic; antispasmodic

Indications: Nervous, irritibility, insomnia, delirium; dyspeptic complaints, cough; urinary spasm; Int Cystitis

SE:

CI: BPH; TOXIC

Hypericum perforatum

Actions: anti-inflammatory, astringent, vulnerary, nervine

Indications: depression*, anxiety*; inflammation of the skin (wounds, burns)

SE: Photosensitivity*

CI: CYP450, SSRIs, SI; high doses in pregnancy

He wasn’t HYPER; he was depressed and anxious, and when her performed, he broke out in inflammation all over his skin

Matricaria recutita

Actions: anti-inflammatory; anti-allergy; antimicrobial

Indications: skin stuff (atopic dermatitis, ulcer, wounds); N/V in pregnancy; children, GI, pregnancy

SE: allergic rxn n high doses

CI:

German chamomile

Melissa officinalis

Lemon Balm

Melissa's hyperthyroidism made her nervous and caused her insomnia

Actions: limbic sedation; antispasmodic; carminative

Indications: nervousness and insomnia; cardiac problems with nervousess and depression; dyspepsia; hyperthyroidism

SE:

CI: Hypothyroidism*; GERD

Passiflora incarnata

Actions: Nervine, sedative; antispasmodic

Indications: insomnia, restlessness, nervousness; spasms, convulsions; nervous palpitations and tachycardia

SE:

CI: pregnancy (uterine stimulant)

Causes you to pass out and incarcerates your spasms (antispasmodic)

Piper methysticum

Actions: skeletal muscle relaxant, antispasmodic; sedative, anxiolytic

Indications: nervous anxiety and stress; interstitial cystitis

SE: Hepatotoxicity; addictive

CI: use with antipsychotics and benzos pregnancy

kava kava

smoke your pipe(r) to relax your mind and bladder

Piscidia erythrina

Actions: sedative, analgesic, anodyne

Indications: myalgias; spasms; anxiety/fear

SE:

CI: pregnancy

jamaican dogwood

The PISCing red dog had muscle pain/spasms which caused him a lot of anxiety

pulsatilla vulgaris

Actions: nervine, sedation; emmenagogue

Indications: lady stuff (amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis pain, PMS, leucorrhea)

SE: abdominal pain internally; skin rash w/ extended use topically

CI: Pregnancy

the pretty pulsatilla was good for all sorts of lady stuff and throat conditions (URTI, asthma, indigestion)

Rhodiola rosea

Actions: affects the CNS

Indications: increase physical endurance, work productivity, longevity; treat fatigue, depression, stress, NS disorders

SE:

CI: caution in those with bipolar due to activating nature

The RHOD to studying is easier with rhodiola

Scuttelaria lateriflora

Actions: hypnotic, anxiolytic; anodyne, nervine; spasmolytic; anticonvulsant

Indications: insomnia, anxiety, pain, nervousness; delirium, seizures

SE: tremor

CI: SAAAAAFE

the person SCUTTEring with anxiety needed this herb

Tanacetum parthenium

feverfew

Actions: anti-inflammatory; vasodilator*, bitter

Indications: migraine/HA; digestive issues; RA

SE:

CI:

Migraines keep you from getting TAN

Valeriana off

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Actions: sedative, anodyne; spasmolytic

Indications: insomnia, anxeity; SM spasm, epilepsy

SE: drowsiness, HA;

CI: avoid I liver dz

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

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Actions: renal antiseptic*

Indications: Alkali UTIs*; chronic bladder irritation with pain, tenesmus (freq feeling to pee even when bladder is empty), blood and mucus

SE: gastric sensitivity (N/V)

CI: Pregnancy; use longer than 10 days*; kidney disorders

Equisetum Arvense

Actions: Diuretic; astringent, vulnerary, anti-inflam

Indications: UTI; kidney and bladder stones; nocturnal enuresis; chronic skin issues; High silica and silicon content, so it is used to support bone density

SE:

CI: hypokalemia; coagulation disorders

The horse with bad skin had a UTI and stones (kidney, bladder)

Eupatorium purpureum

purple gravel (urolithic) can resolve your gout and urinary sx's

Actions: anti-lithic; diuretic

Indications: Urolithiasis; dysuria, hematuria from prostatitis; gout

SE:

CI: Heptotoxic

Hydrangea arborescens

Hydrangeas look like little balls and stones (kidney and bladder stones)

Actions: Diuretic; anti-lithic

Indications: Prostatitis, BPH, urolithiasis**, dysuria, cystitis, urethritis, acute nephritis, acute pyelonephritis

SE: vertigo and chest pain in high doses (OD)

CI:

Juniperus communis

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Actions: Diuretic*, antimicrobial*, urinary sedative; digestive bitter

Indications: Lower UTI*, renal atonia*; stimulate GI function

SE: emmenagogue, abortifacent, convulsions

CI: Pregnancy, breastfeeding; inf renal dz

Solidago odora

Actions: diuretic*; anti-catarrhal; anti-inflammatory; expectorant

Indications: UTI, anuria; pulm stuff (sinusitis, pharyngitis, hay fever, URTI)

SE:

CI:

Thuja occidentalis

Actions: GU antiseptic, diuretic

Indications: Topical for warts, leucorrhea, anal fissures, chancre, ulcer; internally for throat stuff (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis)

SE:

CI: Pregnancy+ lactation; toxic (N/V; nightmares, hallucinations, convulsions)

Urtica dioca

Leaf: allergies, skin

Root: GU stuff

Indications: Plant (topical): rheumatic ailments

Internal: anti-allergy, skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis); BPH*, prostate complaints, UTI; kidney and bladder stones

SE: stinging from fresh leaf

CI: Pregnancy

Ur dribbling in your pants (GU) and nose (allergies) - stinging nettle

Actea racemosa

Actions: uterine tonic, spasmolytic; estrogen mimetic

Indications: PMS, dysmenorrhea, menopause, early labour

SE:

CI: in early pregnancy

You ACT like you’re RACEing to bed during that time of the month

Angelica sinensis

Dong Quai

Actions: uterine tonic; spasmolytic

Indications: Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometritis, estrogen imbalance, menopause, PMS (MENSTRUAL REGULATOR)

SE: bleeding*, menorrhagia* (anti-platelet)

CI: Hemorrhagic diseases; chronic diarrhea and abdominal bloating; acute infections; pregnancy; potentiates warfarin

What an ANGEL, you toned my uterus but made me bleed

Caulophyllum thalictroides

blue cohosh

Actions: Uterine tonic, parturifacient

Indications: Amenorrhea, menorrhagia, metorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, cyclic mastalgia, female infertility, uterine prolapse

SE: Dermatitis, GI irritation

CI: can interact with nitro; pregnancy

Is that a CAULiflower coming out of her? Oh no, it’s just a baby

Chamaelirium luteum

Actions: Uterine tonic, ovarian tonic; emmenagogue, diuretic

Indications: Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, leucorrhea, estrogen imbalance, menopause, female infertility, uterine infections, ovarian cysts, leiomyomas, PMS, threatened miscarriage, premature labour

SE:

CI:

tonifies the corpus LUTEUM of your uterus

false unicorn root

Dioscorea villosa

wild yam

Actions: Spasmolytic*; anti-rheumatic; anti-inflam

Indications: Dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, PMS, SM relaxation; myalgia/neuralgia, OA, RA

SE:

CI: biliary obstruction, cholecystitis, biliary cancer, pancreatic cancer, hepatitis, cirrhosis

"Die spasms!!!!"

Medicago sativa

Actions: Phytoestrogen

Indications: Endometriosis, infertility, menopause; hyper/hypoestrogenism

SE:

CI: Gout, SLE, pregnancy

MEDICAl-grade alfalfa for women but not gouts

Rubus ideaus

Actions: Parturifacient, uterine tonic; strengthens contractions;

Indications: Prep for labour by strengthening the uterus

SE:

CI: early stages of pregnancy

Rubus rubbed that uterus!

Mitchella repens

Actions: Putrefacient; uterinetonic

Indications: Dysmenorrhea, infertility, leiomyoma, menorrhagia, poor uterine tone; prep for childbirth

SE:

CI: early pregnancy

REPENS (ripens) the uterus

Viburnum opulus/prunifolium

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cramp bark

Actions: Spasmolytic*; SM relaxer (anywhere)

Indications: Dysmenorrhea, endometriosos, PMS, threatened m/c, premature labor, SM spasm

SE:

CI: do not eat the raw fruit (will cause GI discomfort)

Vitex agnus-castus

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Actions: normalizer of female sex hormones and pituitary gland dysfunction; uterine tonic (increases progesterone and decreases estrogen); galactogogue

Indications: PMS, acne (teenage; both sexes), amenorrhea, fibroid cysts; regulation of menstrual cycle when trying to get pregnant (due to low progesterone); irregular menses

SE: Rashes can occur; itching, nausea, dry mouth, HA, dizziness, agitation

CI: pregnancy

Pausinystalia yohimbe

Actions: Aphrodisiac; alpha 2 adrenergic blocker; stimulates erections and salivation; prolongs and strengthens erections

Indications: ED

SE: nausea, salivation, nervousness, insomnia, palpitations, etc.

CI: with viagra; schizophrenia, panic attacks, PTSD, CAD, HTN; renal and liver disease; prostatitis; pregnancy

Yo! Himbe... got wood? (part used)

Prunus africanum

The africanum had BPH

Actions: Prostatic tonic; 5-alpha reductase inhibitor; anti-inflam

Indications: BPH*, chronic prostatitis, low prostatic secretions

SE: Possible GI irritation, nausea, stomach pains

CI: pregnancy, breast feeding