ACNM Herbal Med#1
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Which is most stimulant:
a) Cornsilk
b) Uva ursi
c) Juniper
d) Couch Grass - c) juniper
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A diaphoretic
relates to what body system specifically? - Cardiovascular
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What is:
Equisteum arvense? - Horsetail
- Licorice root is useful in treating what organ specifically?
- Adrenal glands.
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T/F
Hawthorn may potentiate the action of cardiac glycosides - True
- name 2 herbs that help lower blood pressure
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Hawthorn.
garlic.
Ginger.
Lime flowers.
Prickly ash. -
What is:
Eupatorium perfoliatum? - Boneset
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What action do the following herbs have in common?
Marshmallow, Slippery Elm Bark, Licorice, Comfrey, Corn Silk, Chickweed. -
They are all
Demulcents - Describe passionflowers dosage rating and explain.
- Passion flower is a low dose herb due to the presence of alkaloids.
- What herb would be useful to a client coming off cortisone therapy?
- Licorice, as it is an adrenal tonic with hormone precursors.
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What is the latin binomial for:
Horsechestnut - Aesculum hippocastanum
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What action do the follwing herbs have in common?
Barberry, Gentian, Golden Seal, Dandelion Root, Centaury, Wormwood. -
They are all
Bitters -
What is the latin binomial for:
Cornsilk - Zeya Mays
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A demulcent
relates to what body system specifically? - mucous membranes and hollow organs
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T/F
hypericum perforatum has antiviral properties - True
- What part of Sasparilla is used?
- Root.
- Why would you prescribe elecampane to a heavy smoker?
- Elecampane is a STIMULATING EXPECTORANT, and will help cough up tar and mucus. Charming.
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What is:
Achillea millefolium? - Yarrow
- Aesculum Hippocastanum's primary site of action is...
- the cardiovascular system. Arteries.
- Cornsilk should be used with caution in the LONG term, in relation to what Pharmaceutical?
- Diuretics.
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What actions do these herbs have in common?
Yarrow, Boneset, Golden Rod, Elder flower, Lime Flowers, Catnip. -
They are all
Diaphoretics and anti-pyretics -
What part do we use of:
Scutellaria laterifolia? - Whole herb
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What is the latin binomial for:
Gota kola - Centella asiatica
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An adaptogen
relates to what body system specifically? - Endocrine
- Which vine helps insomnia and restless sleep?
- Passionflower
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T/F
Withania somnifera is effective in both male and female reproductive systems - True
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What is:
Aesculum hippocastanum? - Horsechestnut
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What action is this?
It relaxes smooth muscle, is antispasmodic and relaxant. - Carminative
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T/F
Hawthorn berries increase the heart rate? - False
- Name 2 antilithic herbs
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Gravel root
Uva Ursi
Dandelion
Cornsilk
Couch grass
Horsetail -
What is the latin binomial for:
Chickweed? - Stellaria media
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What is the latin binomial for:
White Horehound - Marubium vulagre
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What is:
Althea officinalis? - Marshmellow
- What is a carminative?
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Relaxes smooth muscle.
Antispasmodic. - Which part od Stellaria meda is used?
- Whole plant
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What action do the following herbs share?
Korean Ginseng, Siberian ginseng, Gotu Kola, Withania. -
They are all
Adaptogens -
What is:
Hypericum perforatium - St John's wort
- name a nervine seratonin herb
- St John's wort -Hypericum perfolatium.
- Name a herb that is expectorant and antimicrobial
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Thyme - thymus vulgaris
elacampene - inula helenium -
What is the latin binomial for:
Prickly Ash - Zanthozylum americanum
- What are 3 major actions of ginger?
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Periperal vasodilator (Circ stimulant)
Carminative
Diaphoretic
Anti emetic
Anti inflammatory -
What action do the following herbs have in common?
Elecampene, White Horehound, Mullein, Thyme, Sundew, Grindelia. -
They are all
Expectorants and anti catarrhals/ Lymphatics -
An expectorant
relates to what body system specifically? - Respiratory system
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What is the latin binomial for:
German Chamomile? - Matricaria recutitia
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What is:
Matricaria recutita? - German chamomile
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What is the latin binomial for:
St John's Wort - Hypericum perforatum
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T/F
Centella asiatica is Dong Quai - False
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What is:
Zanthozylum americanum? - Prickly ash.
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What action do the following herbs have in common?
Ginger, Prickly Ash, Garlic, Hawthorn, Bayberry, Horsechestnut. -
They are all
Circulatory tonics and stimulants. -
T/F
the astringent action of herbs can improve the tone of blood vessels and walls - True
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What is the latin binomial for:
Golden seal? - Hydrastis canadensis
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T/F
Althea officinalis is high in mucilage and has an antiseptic action - False
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What is the latin binomial for:
Vervain - Verbena officinalis
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What is the latin binomial for:
Scullcap - Scullelaria laterifolia
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What part do we use of:
Equisetum arvense - Sterile stems
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What are the major actions for:
Panax ginseng? -
Tonic
anti inflammatory
immunomodulating
adrenal agent
anabolic
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What is:
Glycyrrhiza glabra? - Licorice
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What is the latin binomial for:
Thyme - Thymus vulgaris
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What is:
Thymus vulgaris? - Thyme
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What action do the following herbs have in common?
German Chamomile, Skullcap, St John's Wort, Valerian, passion Flower, Vervain. -
They are all
Nervines/ Nervous restoratives -
What part do we use of:
Symphytum officinalis? - Whole herb
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What is the latin binomial for:
Ginger - Zingiber officinalis
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What is the latin binomial for:
Comfrey - Symphytum officinalis
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What is:
Juniperus communis? - Juniper
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A diuretic
relates to what body system specifically? - kidney
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What is the latin binomial for:
Marshmellow - Althea officinalis
- Yarrow, Hawthorn and chamomile all contain what common constituent?
- Bioflavinoids
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Which would you use a stimulating expectorant for:
a) whooping cough
b) asthma
c) Gastritis
d) emphysema - d) emphysema
- What are 2 major actions of Thymus vulgaris?
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Antibacterial.
Carminative.
Stimulant.
Antiseptic. -
What part do we use of:
Zea mays - Silk - style and stigma
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What action do the following herbs have in common?
Juniper Berries, Uva Ursi, Buchu, Horsetail, Couch Grass, Dandelion Leaf. -
They are all
Diuretics -
What is:
Zeya Mays - Cornsilk
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What action do the following herbs have in common?
Burdock, Red Clover, Nettle leaf, Sarsparilla, Yellow Dock, Blue Flag -
The are all
Alteratives/Depuratives/Blood Cleansers - Boneset helps __________ the body during fever.
- Cool.
- Use of chamomile is ________ in the long term.
- Safe.
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T/F
Centella asiatica is an adaptogen? - True
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What is:
Symphytum officinalis? - Comfrey
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T/F
A hypnotic herb relieves muscle spasms - True
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What is the latin binomial for:
Horsetail - Equisetum arvense
- A demulcent herb will always contain which component?
- Mucilage
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What is:
Centella asiatica? - Gota kola
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What part do we use of:
Agropyrons repens? - Rhizome (runners)
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What is:
Verbena officinalis? - Vervain
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What are the major actions for:
Hawthorn? -
CV tonic
Hypotensive
anticoagulant
cardiac regulator -
What is:
White Horehound - Marubium vulgare
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What is the latin binomial for:
Couch Grass - Argopyron repens
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What is:
Agropyron repens? - Couch Grass
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What is the latin binomial for:
Licorice? - Glycyrrhiza glabra
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T/F
Matricaria recrutita helps decrease stomach hyperacidity - True
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T/F
taking Verbena officinalis can increase the heart rate - False
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T/F
Scullcap is antispasmodic and anticonvulsant. - true
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What is:
Stellaria media? - Chickweed
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T/F
Ulmus Fulva (slippery elm) can be used as an easily assimilated food source. - True
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T/F
Trifolium pratense is a depurative - True
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T/F
Uva Ursi is a potent urinary antiseptic when the urine is alkaline - True
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What is the latin binomial for:
Boneset? - Eupatorium perfoliatum
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T/F
Horehound has and expectorant action - True
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T/F
Slippery elm soothes and protects - True
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T/F
Prickly ash has blood thinning properties - True
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T/F
Ginger can help relieve pain of stomach ulcers. - True
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What action do both of these herbs possess?
Dong Quai & Damiana -
they are both classed as
Tonics! - List 2 herbal actions used for asthma
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Antismasmodic
Relaxing expectorant
anti allergenic
nervine
anti asthmatic
smooth muscle relaxant -
What is:
Scutellaria laterifolia? - Scullcap
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T/F
The antimicrobial of Grindellia is more potent than Thyme - False
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T/F
valerian can increase the quality and length of sleep - True
- What do nervous system trophorestoratives do?
- They restore cell sturcture. improve structure and function of the nervous system, and replenish and tone nerves.
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T/F
the antimicrobial action of thyme is more potent than grindellia - True
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T/F
Comfrey encourages broken bones to knit together - True
- What are 3 indications for nervous system trophorestoratives?
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Anxiety & stress
insomnia
restlessness
MS
OCD's
Nervous breakdown -
What is:
Zingiber officinalis? - Ginger
- What nervine herb can treat constipation and diarrhoea?
- german chamomile
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T/F
Catnip is a relaxing diaphoretic - True
- What 2 herbs could be used as a holistic treatment for depression?
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Damiana
St Johns Wort - What are 3 Symptoms of licorice toxicity?
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K+ loss
Decreased male libido
Diarrhoea
Shortness of breath.
Pulsing headache - What are 3 urinary antiseptic herbs?
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*Uva ursi
*Buchu
*Juniper berries
Cornsilk
Horsetail
Couch grass
*Best answer -
What is:
Hydrastis canadensis? - Golden seal
- What are 2 actions of chickweed on the skin?
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Emollient
Vulneary
Anti puritic
anti inflammatory -
What are the major actions for:
German Chamomile? -
Nervine
Digestive (bitter tonic) -
What are the major actions for:
Yarrow? -
Diaphoretic
alterative
diuretic
bitter -
What action do the following herbs all have in common?
Angelica, Turmeric, Fennel, Medowsweet, Feverfew, Fringe Tree. -
they are all
Digestives