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Flashcards by Amanda Granados, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Amanda Granados
almost 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Family: Acoraceae Scientific name: Acorus calamus Common name: sweet flag, calamus Treats gastritis, ulcers, angina, rheumatism, and gum disease. | |
| Family: Adoxaceae Scientific name: Sambucus racemosa Common name: red-berried elder Taken as a diuretic | |
| Family:Apiaceae Scientific name: Heracleum maximum Common name: cow parsnip, heracleum Treats gum abscess and toothache. Facilitates nerve recovery after injury. | |
| Family: Araliaceae Scientific name: Aralia californica Common name: California spikenard, western aralia, elk clover Treats pharyngitis, cough, bronchitis, emphysema, shingles, herpes, contact dermatitis, and eczema. | |
| Family: Arecaceae Scientific name: Serenoa repens Common name: saw palmetto Origin: Florida Treats benign prostatic hypertrophy (swollen prostate gland) and irritable bladder | |
| Family: Aristolochiaceae Scientific name: Aristolochia californica Common name: California snakeroot, dutchman's pipe, California pipevine Stimulates liver metabolsim and boosts immune system. | |
| Family: Aristolochiaceae Scientific name: Asarum caudatum Common name: wild ginger Treats "dry" respiratory infections and colic in infants. Induces sweating. | |
| Family: Asteraceae Scientific name: Anaphalis margaritacea Common name: pearly everlasting, life everlasting Treats mucosal membrane swelling, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, and gastritis. | |
| Family: Asteraceae Scientific name: Artemisia californica Common name: California sagebrush Treats rheumatism, cough, cold, and asthma. | |
| Family: Asteraceae Scientific name: Artemisia tridentata Common name: big sagebrush Treats rheumatism, cough, cold, and asthma. | |
| Family: Asteraceae Scientific name: Baccharis pilularis Common name: chaparral brown, coyote bush Used as a tonic to enhance general health. | |
| Family: Asteraceae Scientific name: Echinacea spp. Common name: echinaceae, coneflower Origin: Midwestern and Plains states USA Stimulates immune system and upper respiratory infections. | |
| Family: Asteraceae Scientific name: Grindelia hirsutula Common name: gumplant Treats lice, dandruff, poison oak, and poison ivy. | |
| Family: Berberidaceae Scientific name: Berberis aquifolium Common name: Oregon-grape Stimulates liver metabolism and stimulates salivary and gastric secretions to treat indigestion; treats intestinal infections, psoriasis, and skin infections. | |
| Family: Betulaceae Scientific name: Betula occidentalis Common name: birch Treats inflammation and pain. | |
| Family: Cupressaceae Scientific name: Sequoia sempervirens Common name: coastal redwood, keilth Treats colds, lung infections, and mild bladder infections. Has anti-fungal activity. | |
| Family: Ephedraceae Scientific name: Ephedra californica Common name: desert tea Treats asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic sinusitis, and hay fever. Used as a decongestant and diuretic. | |
| Family: Equisetaceae Scientific name: Equisetum telmateia Common name: horsetail, scouring rush Is a diuretic, kidney tonic, and liver tonic. | |
| Family: Equisetaceae Scientific name: Equisetum hyemale Common name: horsetail, scouring rush Is a diuretic, kidney tonic, and liver tonic. | |
| Family: Ericaceae Scientific name: Arbutus menziesii Common name: madrone, madrono Treats bladder infections, sitz bath to treat vaginal cadidiasis, vaginitis, and post-partum mothers. | |
| Family: Ericaceae Scientific name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (bearberry, uva ursi, kinnikinnick, coralillo) Common name: manzanita Treats cystitis, urethritis, painful urination, leukorrhea, diabetes mellitus, urinary calculi, contusions, burns, and abrasions. Used as a sitz bath 24 hours after delivery to facilitate the recovery of the mother. | |
| Family: Ericaceae Scientific name: Gaultheria shallon Common name: salal, Oregon wintergreen Treats colds, sinusitis, respiratory tract infections, allergic rhinitis, gastritis, and diarrhea. Used as a pain reliever and hemostatic to treat insect bites, burns, and abrasions. | |
| Family: Ericaceae Scientific name: Vaccinium ovatum Common name: California huckleberry Treats urinary tract infections. Fruits are rich in antioxidants and reduce the development of Alzheimer's disease. | |
| Family: Garryaceae Scientific name: Garrya elliptica Common name: silk tassle, quinine brush, cuauchicnic Treats stomach cramps, diarrhea, gallbladder spasms, and menstrual cramps. | |
| Family: Hamamelidaceae Scientific name: Hamamelis virginiana Common name: witch-hazel Origin: eastern North America Used as an astringent. Treats hemorrhoids, varicose veins, skin inflammation, and oral & throat inflammation. | |
| Family: Lamiaceae Scientific name: Lepichinia calycina Common name: pitcher sage, betonica, woodbalm Treats menstrual pain, benign prostatic hypertrophy, gastritis, diverticulitism and hemorrhoids. | |
| Family: Lamiaceae Scientific name: Lycopus spp. (americanus, amplectens, uniflorus) Common name: bugleweed Treats tachycardia and cardiac arrhythmias. | |
| Family: Lamiaceae Scientific name: Clinopodium douglasii Common name: yerba buena Treats fever and skin urticaria ("prickly heat") rashes. | |
| Family: Lamiaceae Scientific name: Salvia apiana Common name: white sage, salvia blanca Treats chest colds, paralysis, and heart disorders. Used as a douche to treat Candida vaginitis. | |
| Family: Lamiaceae Scientific name: Salvia mellifera Common name: black sage Treats sore throat, cough, earache, paralysis, and heart disorders. | |
| Family: Lamiaceae Scientific name: Salvia spathacea Common name: hummingbird sage, scarlet sage Used as a decongestant expectorant to treat upper respiratory infections and chest colds. Used as a vaginal suppository to treat vaginosis. Treats sore throat. | |
| Family: Lauraceae Scientific name: Umbellularia californica Common name: California bay laurel Treats frontal headaches, migraine headaches, tinea, fungal infections of crotch, athlete's foot, arthralgias and as a stimulant for people who are faint or dizzy, | |
| Family: Malvaceae Scientific name: Fremontodendron californicum Common name: Fremontia, California flannelbush Treats sore throat, gastric ulcers, gastritis, enteritis, and colitis. | |
| Family: Melanthiaceae Scientific name: Trillium chloropetalum Common name: giant trillium Treats chest pain. | |
| Family: Myricaceae Scientific name: Myrica californica Common name: California bayberry, Pacific wax myrtle Treats inflamed gums, tinea, and skin sores. Is gargled to treat sore throat. | |
| Family: Onagraceae Scientific name: Oenothera elata var. hookeri Common name: evening primrose Treats premenstrual syndrome and menopausal hot flashes. | |
| Family: Papaveraceae Scientific name: Romneya coulteri Common name: Matilija poppy Treats skin infections, skin allergic reactions, sunburn, gum inflammation, and as a mouthwash. | |
| Family: Papaveraceae Scientific name: Eschscholzia californica Common name: California poppy Treats stomach cramps, bruised muscles, and toothaches. Used as a sedative to treat anxiety. | |
| Family: Pinaceae Scientific name: Pinus spp Common name: pine Treats rheumatism. | |
| Family: Platanaceae Scientific name: Platanus racemosa Common name: California sycamore Used as a tonic to enhance health. | |
| Family: Pteridaceae Scientific name: Adiantum aleuticum Common name: maidenhair fern, five-finger fern, culantrillo Treats cough, throat congestion, and respiratory irritation caused by air pollution. Used to strengthen mucosal membranes. | |
| Family: Ranunculaceae Scientific name: Aquilegia formosa Common name: crimson columbine, western columbine Treats skin sores. Increases stamina. | |
| Family: Ranunculaceae Scientific name: Clematis lasiantha Common name: virgin's bower, pipestem clematis. Treats rheumatism and migraine headaches. | |
| Family: Ranunculaceae Scientific name: Clematis ligusticifolia Common name: virgin's bower, yerba de chiva Treats eczema, chest pain, sores, and boils. | |
| Family: Rhamnaceae Scientific name: Ceanothus spp. Common name: ceanothus, buck brush, red root, California lilac Stimulates the lymph system and gargled to treat sore throat and mouth sores. | |
| Family: Rhamnaceae Scientific name: Frangula californica Common name: coffeeberry, California buckthorn Treats poison oak | |
| Family: Rhamnaceae Scientific name: Frangula purshiana Common name: cascara sagrada Used as a laxative and a cathartic. | |
| Family: Rosaceae Scientific name: Rubus parviflorus Common name: thimbleberry Treats colds and flu. Induces sleep in adults. | |
| Family: Rosaceae Scientific name: Rubus spectabilis Common name: salmonberry Treats diarrhea, cuts, and sores. Induces sleep in children. | |
| Family: Rosaceae Scientific name: Spiraea douglasii Common name: spiraea, hardhack Treats inflammation, pain, and fevers. | |
| Family: Ruscaceae Scientific name: Maianthemum stellatum Common name: false Solomon's-seal Taken as an emmenogogue. | |
| Family: Salicaceae Scientific name: Salix scouleriana Common name: Scouler's willow Treats fever, colds, and inflammation. Used as an analgesic for arthritis and headache. | |
| Family: Sapindaceae Scientific name: Acer macrophyllum Common name: bigleaf maple Treats tuberculosis, kidney disease, and liver disease. | |
| Family: Sapindaceae Scientific name: Aesculus californica Common name: California horse chestnut, California buckeye Treats varicose veins and hemorrhoids. | |
| Family: Saururaceae Scientific name: Anemopsis californica Common name: yerba manna, lizard tail Treats inflammation of mucosal membranes in the mouth. Used as a wash, douche, or enema. | |
| Family: Scrophulariaceae Scientific name: Scrophularia californica Common name: California figwort Treats arthritis, sore throat, adenitis, cold sores, and eczema. | |
| Family: Simmondsiaceae Scientific name: Simmondsia chinensis Common name: jojoba, goat-nut, pig-nut Taken orally after delivery to faciliate mother's recovery. Prevents baldness. | |
| Family: Smilacaceae Scientific name: Smilax californica Common name: California sarsaparilla, western greenbrier Treats benign prostatic hypertrophy. Enhances strength. | |
| Family: Taxaceae Scientific name: Taxus brevifolia Common name: Pacific yew Treats tuberculosis and skin cancer. Used as an emmenagogue. | |
| Family: Vitaceae Scientific name: Vitis californica(California wild grape) and Vitis girdiana (desert wild grape) Common name: diarrhea. Used as an oral thrush. Reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease. | |
| Family: Lamiaceae Scientific name: Scutellaria californica Common name: California bay laurel Treats convulsions. Used as a nerve tonic to treat sciatica, shingles, and peripheral neuropathies.Used as a sedative. |
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