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Botanicals mostly/some supplements
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- 1CarminativesSpices and Culinary Herbs
Used for Bloating and Gas - 2AniseCarminative
IBS
URI
Congestion
Cough - 3BasilCarminative
IBS
Anti-inflammatory - 4CarawayCarminative
IBS
Decreases Transit Time
anti-spasmodic - 5CatmintCarminative
IBS
Nervice Relaxant
Tea - 6CinnamonCarminative
IBS
Decrease insulin resistance - 7DIllCarminative
IBS
Galactogogue - 8FennelCarminative
IBS
URI
Congestion
Cough - 9GingerCarminative
IBS..constipation
Prokinetic
Anti-emetic, prior to chemotherapy/morning sickness
Use for gastroparesis
cough, congestion, cold also
Organic powder ginger root, 1/2 tsp/day, 1500mg/day (500mg tid)
Don't use concentrated extracts unless for SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION..not for GI stuff - 10Lemon BalmCarminative
IBS
Anxiolytic-helps in GERD - 11PeppermintCarminative
IBS..diarrhea
Decrease transit time
Anti-spasmodic
Analgesic - 12SageCarminative
IBS
Hot flashes
Sore Throat - 13ThymeCarminative
IBS
Cough
Cold
Congestion - 14PsylliumIBS-constipation or mixed
Seed and husks
High fiber/bulking agent so good for diarrhea and constipation
side effect..bloating/gas (add carminative and lots of water with it) - 15TriphalaAyurvedic remedy
3 fruits
IBS constipation
Capsules/Powder
Fiber Bulk, not habit-forming, not as much gas or bloating
1-2 gms/day for one week can increase to 3-4 gms/day
Children and elders because gentle - 16Flaxseedomega-3 source
very gentle so good for kids/elders
tea for constipation
steep 1-2 Tbsp seeds for < 10 minutes
Nutty flavor
Mucilaginous - 17MagnesiumIBS-Constipation (+carminative and fiber)
HTN
Palpatation
menstrual cramps
migraines
citrate or oxide, if constipation
aspartate, chelate,glycinate--least diarrhea forming - 18Artichoke LeafIBS
Anti-emetic
Anti-nausea
Promotes bile flow - 19ChamomileRelaxes Smooth muscle
Calms mind - 20MelatoninStress reduction
Anxiolytic
Hypnotic - 21PrebioticsFermented foods best
- 22Probiotics for IBSSaccharomyces boulardii 5 billion CFU, 450 billion colony forming units per day of VSL#3, other preparations vary in their peak effective concentrations of live bacteria
- 23Tannins for IBSBlack or Green Tea
Anti-motility
Antimicrobial - 24Milk Thistle (Silymarin)Allergies
Hepatoprotective from toxins
Anit-oxidant
Lactogogue - 25Licorice RootGERD-muscosal lining protective
DGL form protects against HTN (however it is the glycyrrhizin component that is anti-inflammatory):
Liver inflammation (NOT cirrhotic)
Cough
Bronchitis - 26Zinc dosingGood for skin conditions. Remember for every 30 mg of Zinc add 2 mg Copper to avoid copper deficiency
Zinc glycinate, effervescent preparations and methionine-bound zinc have greatest bioavailability - 27EchinaceaE purpurea species is medicinal ( tingle on the tongue when taste it from the alkylamides) above ground part
URI 30% response with decreased severity and duration if take as treatment
prophylactic all year round 10-20% decreased risk of URI
Allergies-ectopic rxn or induces asthma-- in ASTER allergy - 28Licorice Root cortisol effectGlycyrrhiza increases mineralocorticoids, so increases blood pressure and leads to hypokaelemia. Only use DGL form in HTNsive pt
- 29BittersFor indigestion
Increase flow of saliva and gastric secretions
Increase stomach motility
Repair/protect irritated stomach lining
Only need a little bit before meals
Gentian lutea - 30Garlic Health BenefitsMildly lowers BP
May reduce Colon cancer risk (allium veggies)
Decreases Cholesterol, TG and LDL
Inhibits platelet concentration (?Increased bleeding risk
Antimicrobial - 31Garlic dosing2-3 cloves/day
Raw superior to cooked. - 32Ginkgo biloba health benefitsDementia (decrease onset time; improves memory)
Intermittent claudication
Vertigo, tinnitus
Potent inhibitor of platelet activating factor so high bleeding risk - 33Black CohoshMenopausal sx
PMS
Dysmennorhea
Rheumatic complaints
Caution in liver damage - 34Chastetree BerryPMS-inhibits prolactin via D2 receptors
500mg every morning for 3 months
Helps in short luteal phase and cyclical mastodynia - 35Devils Claw UsesFever
MSK aches and pain
Acute Low back pain
COntraindicated in gallbladded and gastric ulcer - 36Panax GinsengMental and physical fatigue
Convalecing from sickness
100-600mg/d
Decreased Depression
Hot flashes ( american ginseng)
?help in smoking cessation
Asian:NOT FOR YOUNG HEALTHY PEOPLE
American: young stressed out people - 37GoldensealAntimicrobial (berberine) for GI tract-stays in the tract usually
?lung infection or UTI
No clinical trials - 38Licorice Root DGL dosing700-800 mg/d 20 min before each meal 4-6 weeks then 1 tablet per day
OK for prolonged use - 39St John's WortMild to moderate depression similar effect as anti-depressants
300-600 mg tid (900-1500 mg/day)
extracts 0.3% hypericin and/or 3-5% hyperforin
Treat menopausal hot flashes in combo with black cohosh
P450 inhibitor so drug interactions high - 40TumericCurcumin primary phytochemical
Antiinflammatory
Take with black pepper absortpion increased by 2000%
Familial adenomatous polyposis-cucumin +quersitin for 6 mo decreased polyp formation by 66% - 41ValerianHelps with restlessness and sleep diosorders after 7-10 days
Not habit forming
Good safety profile
Take with HOPS (keeps one asleep) - 42EucalyptusAnti catarrhal
Expectorant
Essential oil-thins mucous
Decongestant by stimulating cold receptors in nose - 43Evening PrimroseSeed oil: Source of LA and GLA
Rheumatoid arthritis
IBS
? decreases seizure threshhold--otherwise thought to be very safe - 44GoldensealActive ingredient is Berberine--bacteriocidal to H.Pylori and other GI infectuous agents
- 45KavaFor anxiety, perimenopausal depression
Liver toxic
P450 interactions
Moderately strong sedative effect
Banned in several countries - 46Nettle LeafFor allergies without the antihistamine side effects
Also for BPH
Anti-inflammatory (inhibits PG)
Enhances immunity - 47Slippery ElmDemulcent
Soothes irritation in mouth and upper GI tract. not stomach
Skin demulcent and anti-inflammatory (mucopolysaccharides form a slimy barrier for protection) - 48ThymeWarming expectorant or mucolytic
Reduces viscosity of mucous secretions
Increases ciliary function
Decreases uterine and intestinal cramping
Supportive herb in asthma - 49Willow BarkContains salicin
Anti-inflammatory
Analgesic
Antipyretic
Same precautions as with aspirin
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- Fellowship medical boards Integrative Medicine FlashCards sobre Botanicals mostly/some supplements, criado por Patricia Delzell em 27-05-2018.
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