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Making Herbal Medicine
Nite 2nd yr
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11/09/2018

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Term
The sour taste of this directs herbs to the liver
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Vinegar
Term
Approximately how many drops are in 1 teaspoon
Definition
60
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Chronic conditions should show some benefit within
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Two weeks
Term
Herbal tonic’s intended to have a nutritional action should be taken
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With food
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Acute disease it should show improvement within
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1 to 3 days
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Herbs for circulation of chi or blood are best taken
Definition
As a wine or tincture
Term
Coffee is hard on the body because it overtaxes the
Definition
Adrenals
Term
This service especially good for migraines but probably on those with genuine access or heat condition
Definition
Feverfew
Term
Linseed is also known as
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Flaxseed
Term
What fraction of an adult dosage should be given to a 2 to 6-year-old
Definition
1/3 to 1/10
Term
What time of day are the aerial parts of an herb best harvested
Definition
Morning after the due dries
Term
When harvesting herbs one should be careful not to take more then how much of what is growing
Definition
1/10
Term
Sodium sulfate is also known as
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Epsom salt
Term
Probably the simplest and most effective bulk laxative
Definition
Psyllium
Term
This herb has been studied as a possible natural plant treatment for cancer, as clinical tests seem to indicate it’s capacity to destroy cancer cells in test animals
Definition
Mandrake
Term
This herb is sometimes called the “happiness Herb”, because it relieves liver congestion and along with it, blocked emotions
Definition
Gardenia
Term
This herb counteracts pus
Definition
Echinacea
Term
Sand heating is a good method for heating root herbs such a Dandelion, chicory and
Definition
Burdock
Term
Substances that destroy parasites are called
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Vermicides
Term
Substances that repel or expel worms are called
Definition
Vermifuges
Term
An herb used for tapeworm and round round
Definition
Pumpkinseed
Term
Herbs for relieving cough and asthma
Definition
Anti-tussive
Term
This herb is made into an oil mix for earaches
Definition
Mullein
Term
Counteracts both hot and cold phlegm and is an excellent expectorant
Definition
Yerba Santa
Term
An herb used to treat asthma
Definition
Lobelia
Term
This substance can be used for stiffness of the extremities
Definition
Earthworms
Term
Herb used for postpartum bleeding
Definition
Shepherds purse
Term
Herbs that vitalize the blood
Definition
Emmenagogues
Term
Used by the temple priestesses in ancient Greece and Rome to lessen sexual drive
Definition
Chaste berries
(Vitex)
Term
This herb contains glycosides similar to digitalis but milder
Definition
Lily of the valley
Term
The service used is an aromatic bitter in alcoholic beverages, such as beer
Definition
Hops
Term
This herb is endangered
Definition
Ladies slipper
Term
This herb treat stomach and Duodenal ulcers
Definition
Licorice root
Term
Most members of this genus have edible bulbs which may be eaten as survival food either cooked or raw
Definition
Lily
Term
Draft or wind in the TCM refers to diseases that are manifested primarily by this system and characterized by sporadic pains and derangement of movement
Definition
Nervous
Term
All the following are subcategories of laxatives except one. Which does not belong
Definition
Tonic/nutritive
Term
The effectiveness of these herbs is dependent upon the storage of sufficient bile in the liver and gallbladder
Definition
Laxative
Term
This herb is the tonic laxative par-excellence and Daily use will create No laxative dependency
Definition
Cascara
Term
A pinch of what is added to herbs intended as a tonic for the urinary track
Definition
Salt
Term
The leaves of this herb are considered to be stronger, while the pods are milder, like buckthorn or cascara
Definition
Senna
Term
This herb is a stronger purgative then rhubarb and can be emetic. The powder is generally use as a laxative, whereas the juice is much milder and functions more as a yin tonic
Definition
Aloe vera
Term
The leaves of this herb are called cilantro
Definition
Coriander
Term
Which herbs contract, dry and tighten and tissues
Definition
Astringents
Term
Also known as Brazilian ginseng
Definition
Sums
Term
Used to aid digestion and relieve gas and distention
Definition
Carminatives
Term
Herbs for regulating the blood
Definition
Hemostatic’s
Term
This herb is said to increase love, devotion and compassion
Definition
Asparagus root
Term
Herbs used to eliminate excess fluid, aid the process of detoxification through the kidneys and treat urinary infections
Definition
Diuretics
Term
Astragalus monogolious is probably the most powerful herb for the Wei chi or which system
Definition
Immune
Term
Baking herbs with what makes them more tonic
Definition
Honey
Term
Primarily herbs that treat and release toxins through promoting sweating and peripheral circulation
Definition
Diaphoretic’s
Term
Herbs that are commonly dry roasted for added flavor or chicory comfrey root and
Definition
Dandelion root or Sage
Term
Which is prepared by Shelling, grinding and then, leaching them in running water
Definition
Acorns to remove tannins
Term
A preferred time for those who have a water condition with mucus And for detoxification
Definition
On empty stomach
Term
Effective in treating nervous diseases, toning the intestines and reducing fat
Definition
Before meals
Term
Treats gas and digestion and can help prevent mucus
Definition
After meals
Term
Best as a tonic and for Weak individuals
Definition
Mixed with food
Term
For people with urinary and nervous disorders
Definition
Between meals
Term
The eight methods of herbal therapy
Definition
(Sally eats peas rice hamburger while singing reggae)
Sweating,
emesis,
purging,
removing,
harmonizing,
warming,
supplementary,
reducing
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