Vomiting reflex controlled by medulla oblongata - stimulated by: stomach nerves, back of throat and drugs
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Ipecac
Plant Species: Psychotria ipecacuanha
Usage: in low does as an expectorant - treats chronic bronchitis with dry cough
Parts of plant used: rhizomes and roots Active cmps: Emetine and Cephaeline
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Expectorant
drugs that increase the bronchial secretion and enhance the expulsion of mucus by air passages of the lungs making it easier to cough up phlegm or sputum
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Chamomile
Emetic Plant Used in soothing tea Part of plant used: dried flower heads
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Bloodroot
Emetic Plant Parts of plant used: large doses of root induces nausea and vomiting
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Anti-nausea
anticholinergic drugs that inhibit activity of vomiting center in brain
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Transderm-Scop
motion sickness patch active cmps: Atropine and Scopolamine
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Ginger
used to treat nausea and vomiting as well as morning sickness
*As little as one gram per day produces a significant effect
Part of plant used: rhizomes
Active cmp: Gingerols
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Gingerols
Function: inhibits serotonin receptors in stomach lining
e.g Zintona
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Zintona
example of remedy that uses Gingerols active cmp in a capsula to treat nausea and vomiting
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Purgatives
laxatives usage: relieve constipation that are caused by poor diet
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Constipation caused by ...
diet low on fiber (plant matter)
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Apothecary Shops
a place where purges were carried out for people
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Aloin
cmp that is hydrolized in colon by bateria -\> forms Aloe-emodin -\> when absorbed by colon increase intestinal mobilitiy
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