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Karteikarten von Patricia Delzell, aktualisiert more than 1 year ago
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Erstellt von Patricia Delzell
vor mehr als 6 Jahre
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| Frage | Antworten |
| Carminatives | Spices and Culinary Herbs Used for Bloating and Gas |
| Anise | Carminative IBS URI Congestion Cough |
| Basil | Carminative IBS Anti-inflammatory |
| Caraway | Carminative IBS Decreases Transit Time anti-spasmodic |
| Catmint | Carminative IBS Nervice Relaxant Tea |
| Cinnamon | Carminative IBS Decrease insulin resistance |
| DIll | Carminative IBS Galactogogue |
| Fennel | Carminative IBS URI Congestion Cough |
| Ginger | Carminative 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 |
| Lemon Balm | Carminative IBS Anxiolytic-helps in GERD |
| Peppermint | Carminative IBS..diarrhea Decrease transit time Anti-spasmodic Analgesic |
| Sage | Carminative IBS Hot flashes Sore Throat |
| Thyme | Carminative IBS Cough Cold Congestion |
| Psyllium | IBS-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) |
| Triphala | Ayurvedic 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 |
| Flaxseed | omega-3 source very gentle so good for kids/elders tea for constipation steep 1-2 Tbsp seeds for < 10 minutes Nutty flavor Mucilaginous |
| Magnesium | IBS-Constipation (+carminative and fiber) HTN Palpatation menstrual cramps migraines citrate or oxide, if constipation aspartate, chelate,glycinate--least diarrhea forming |
| Artichoke Leaf | IBS Anti-emetic Anti-nausea Promotes bile flow |
| Chamomile | Relaxes Smooth muscle Calms mind |
| Melatonin | Stress reduction Anxiolytic Hypnotic |
| Prebiotics | Fermented foods best |
| Probiotics for IBS | Saccharomyces 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 |
| Tannins for IBS | Black or Green Tea Anti-motility Antimicrobial |
| Milk Thistle (Silymarin) | Allergies Hepatoprotective from toxins Anit-oxidant Lactogogue |
| Licorice Root | GERD-muscosal lining protective DGL form protects against HTN (however it is the glycyrrhizin component that is anti-inflammatory): Liver inflammation (NOT cirrhotic) Cough Bronchitis |
| Zinc dosing | Good 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 |
| Echinacea | E 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 |
| Licorice Root cortisol effect | Glycyrrhiza increases mineralocorticoids, so increases blood pressure and leads to hypokaelemia. Only use DGL form in HTNsive pt |
| Bitters | For 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 |
| Garlic Health Benefits | Mildly lowers BP May reduce Colon cancer risk (allium veggies) Decreases Cholesterol, TG and LDL Inhibits platelet concentration (?Increased bleeding risk Antimicrobial |
| Garlic dosing | 2-3 cloves/day Raw superior to cooked. |
| Ginkgo biloba health benefits | Dementia (decrease onset time; improves memory) Intermittent claudication Vertigo, tinnitus Potent inhibitor of platelet activating factor so high bleeding risk |
| Black Cohosh | Menopausal sx PMS Dysmennorhea Rheumatic complaints Caution in liver damage |
| Chastetree Berry | PMS-inhibits prolactin via D2 receptors 500mg every morning for 3 months Helps in short luteal phase and cyclical mastodynia |
| Devils Claw Uses | Fever MSK aches and pain Acute Low back pain COntraindicated in gallbladded and gastric ulcer |
| Panax Ginseng | Mental 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 |
| Goldenseal | Antimicrobial (berberine) for GI tract-stays in the tract usually ?lung infection or UTI No clinical trials |
| Licorice Root DGL dosing | 700-800 mg/d 20 min before each meal 4-6 weeks then 1 tablet per day OK for prolonged use |
| St John's Wort | Mild 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 |
| Tumeric | Curcumin primary phytochemical Antiinflammatory Take with black pepper absortpion increased by 2000% Familial adenomatous polyposis-cucumin +quersitin for 6 mo decreased polyp formation by 66% |
| Valerian | Helps with restlessness and sleep diosorders after 7-10 days Not habit forming Good safety profile Take with HOPS (keeps one asleep) |
| Eucalyptus | Anti catarrhal Expectorant Essential oil-thins mucous Decongestant by stimulating cold receptors in nose |
| Evening Primrose | Seed oil: Source of LA and GLA Rheumatoid arthritis IBS ? decreases seizure threshhold--otherwise thought to be very safe |
| Goldenseal | Active ingredient is Berberine--bacteriocidal to H.Pylori and other GI infectuous agents |
| Kava | For anxiety, perimenopausal depression Liver toxic P450 interactions Moderately strong sedative effect Banned in several countries |
| Nettle Leaf | For allergies without the antihistamine side effects Also for BPH Anti-inflammatory (inhibits PG) Enhances immunity |
| Slippery Elm | Demulcent Soothes irritation in mouth and upper GI tract. not stomach Skin demulcent and anti-inflammatory (mucopolysaccharides form a slimy barrier for protection) |
| Thyme | Warming expectorant or mucolytic Reduces viscosity of mucous secretions Increases ciliary function Decreases uterine and intestinal cramping Supportive herb in asthma |
| Willow Bark | Contains salicin Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Antipyretic Same precautions as with aspirin |
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