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what constituent of larrea tridentata make safety an issue?
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NDGA. 40-50%, a lignan
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larrea should be used for no longer than...
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3 months consecutively
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what's the deal with NDGA
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hepatotoxicity, kidney damamge from o-quinone form
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a plant with coating and healing effects is called
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demulcent/mucilage
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these kind of plants are best for use in inflammation, hyperacidity and cough
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demulcent/mucilage
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this action increases the flow of bile adn GI acids
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bitter
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these kind of plants can be used to increase digestive function
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bitter
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this action causes release of the bowels/peristalsis
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purgative/emetic/laxative
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these kind of plants are used to release toxicity and constipation
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purgative/emetic/laxative
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this action is to constrict and bind
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astringent
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these kind of plants are used to control secretions and bleeding
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astringent
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this action was warming effects on maldigestion
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pungent/carminative
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these kind of plants are used to relieve gas and bloating
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pungent/carminative
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name some plants in the asteracea family
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cynara scolymus
arctium lappa matricaria recutita taraxum officinalis silybum marianum |
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this asteracea family member helps with anorexia and is the most hypoallergenic of the family
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arctium lappa
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this plant should be collected as the first year root in fall or seond year in spring
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arctium lappa
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this can be used in skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, and boils
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arctium lappa
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this plant is high in Fe, Ca, vit A and is used as food medicine in asian cooking
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arctium lappa
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this plant inhibits cycloxygenase and lipoxygenase
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matricaria recutita
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topically can be used for eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and inflammations/irritations of the skin
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matricaria recutita
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this is used as a pasive agent to increase bile flow though not making the liver work harder to get it out
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taraxacum officinalis
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you want to harvest this plants root the 2nd year in the fall
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taraxacum officinalis
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this is best taken right before bed
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silybum marianum
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this plant is traditionally used as an ETOH extract and requires the use of quite a bit of the whole herb to be effective therapeutically
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silybum marianum
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on a spiritual level this stimulates greater forgiveness within a person
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silybum marianum
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inhibits lipoxygenase in the Kupffer cells lowering LK in liver
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silybum marianum
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high doses of this has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels
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cynara scolymus
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you want to use this leaf as the 1st year basal rosette
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cynara scolymus
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this plant has been shown to be both protective and regenerating to the liver
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cynara scolymus
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this can be used in long term prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
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cynara scolymus
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this plant is used as a liver remedy, for liver cancer, or in diabetics with heavy drinking
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silybum marianum
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this should be used cautiously as it has been shown to produce potential hepatic veno-occlusive dz adn carcinogenic activity
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symphytum officinale
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use caution when using this with deep wounds as it may promote skin over growth
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symphytum officinale
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this plant may increase sensitivity to light
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angelica archangelica
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there is speculation that these may cause GERD due to it's relaxing effect on the lower esophageal sphinctor
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chelidonium majus
mentha piperita |
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toxic doses of this may cause burning in mouth and throat, N/V/D and even death
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iris versicolor
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this plant may produce sx that resemble autoimmune hemolytic anemia
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larrea tridentata
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this is prepared as a cold infusion NOT a tincture
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althea officinalis
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you should use caution when using the root of this as it contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids
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symphytum officianle
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this plant can be taken as 1 oz of juice perday
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cynara scolymus
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typically you use the fresh hulls in low doses
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juglans nigra
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this plant is used energetically only meaning it is used in VERY small doses
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iris versicolor
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this plant is best taken before bed when the liver is active according to the chinese clock
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silybum marianum
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this is used as tincture
1-2mL for long term tx of loose stool, inflammatory gut and dry, irritated scaly skin |
rumex crispus
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this is used as a tincture 5+ mL for short term tx of constipation adn hot, red, inflammatory skin conditions
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rumex crispus
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this plant can be used before bedtime as 1 tsp per cup of water as a hot infusion BID/TID
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larrea tridentata
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a high dose of this plant is common for both leaf and roots as a tea
6-10gm |
taraxacum officialis
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you want to harvest this in the fall of the second year as it get woodier and has more branches
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althea officinalis
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this plant is often taken as "gruel"
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ulmus rubra
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according to the doctrine of signatures this plant was supposed to be good for headaches
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juglans nigra
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this plant should be wildcrafted in the fall between october and november
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rumex crispus
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you want to use these plant in the smallest dose necessary to maintain soft stools
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senna alexandria
frangula purshiana |
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this bark must be dried or aged for at least 1 year prior to use
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frangula purshiana
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besides being used as a extract or tincture this can be made into a decoctition or fomentation and applied to the skin, or as an essential oil
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commiphora molmol
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this plant can be used in Sjorgrens syndrome
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gentiana lutea
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this plant is not appropriate for long term use as high doses over long term may cause GI irritation
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geranium maculatum
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you want to take this plant away from oral thiamin, metal ion supplements or alkaloid containing medicines
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geranium maculatum
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these plants can somtimes be 60-80 years old
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geranium maculatum
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doses of this plant are contraindicated with concurrent use of warfarin
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allium sativa
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this plant should be used as first year root and relaxes smooth muscle like calcium channel agonists
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angelica archangelica
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list some mucilaginous herbs
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arctium
symphytum althea aloe gel ulmus senna frangula |
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list plants with anthraquinone glycosides
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rumex
aloe latex senna frangula |