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Sem 2 (Actions)
Two Actions & Indicators for 28 herbs (Keith Feetham May 2006)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop) | Diaphoretic (chronic catarrh) -- Antispasmodic (asthma) |
| Ephedra sinica (Ephedra) | A Sympathomimetic action leading to: Bronchodilator (asthma) --- Anti-catarrhal (hayfever) |
| Elymus repens (Couchgrass) | Diuretic (cystitis; prostatitis) --- Aperient (gout; rheumatism) |
| Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimony) | Astringent (diarrhoea in children; urinary incontinence) --- Cholagogue (gallbladder disease; GIT inflammation) |
| Potentilla erecta (Bloodroot) | Astringent & Anti-haemorrhagic (acute or nervous diarrhoea; ulcerative colitis) --- Antimicrobial (gastro-enteritis) |
| Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) | Sedative (hysteria) --- Spasmolytic (intestinal colic; dysmenorrhoea) |
| Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jasmine) | Sedative (neuralgia; trigeminal neuralgia) --- Analgesic (migraine; sinusitis) <- only use when other herbs don't work |
| Solidago virgaurea (Golden Rod) | Anticatarrhal (upper respiratory catarrh; chronic bronchitis) --- Diuretic (scanty urination) |
| Arctostaphylos uva ursi (Bearberry) | Urinary antiseptic (cystitis; urethritis) --- Anti-inflammatory (kidney infections) |
| Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) | Astringent (diarrhoea; heavy periods) --- Anti-inflammatory (externally for inflamed skin like eczema; externally for bruises and swellings) |
| Juniperus communis (Juniper) | Antiseptic (cystitis; kidney infection) --- Diuretic (gout; sciatica) |
| Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry) | Astringent (diarrhoea) --- Vasoprotective (Raynaud's syndrome; venous insufficiency) |
| Grindelia robusta (Grindelia) | Antitussive (Cough including dry unproductive cough) -- Antiseptic (Bronchitis, Looseness viscous phlegm) |
| Salvia officinalis (Sage) | Carminative (Digestive problems associated with depression) -- Antihydrotic (Menopausal hot sweats) |
| Galium aparine (Cleavers) | Alterative (Skin conditions; Lymphadenopathy) -- Diuretic (Cystitis; Fluid retention) |
| Arctium lappa (Burdock) | Alterative (Eczema; Psoriasis) -- Bitter (Dyspepsia) |
| Scrophularia nodosa (Figwort) | Alterative (Eczema; Psoriasis) -- Laxative () |
| Viola tricolor (Heartsease) | Alterative (Skin condition) -- Expectorant (Respiratory catarrh; Bronchitis) |
| Lobelia inflata (Lobelia) | Respiratory stimulant (Asthma; Chronic bronchitis ) -- Expectorant (Whooping cough; Asthma; Chronic bronchitis ) |
| Echinacea purpurea | Immuno- modulatory (Septicaemia; Colds; Flu; Bacterial infections; Viral infections) -- Anti-inflammatory (Wounds; Minor burns; Ulcers; Eczema; Acne; Psoriasis; Fungal infections; Cellulitis) |
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