Herb Actions
An herb that promote sweating?
diaphoretic
Which herb is typically prepared as a syrup and used as a cold and flu preventative?
elder
What is the difference between a tisane and infusion?
steep time, plant material amount, medicinal value
Name an organ of the immune system that is located in the mouth.
tonsils or salvia
Which category of herbs is considered the safest?
Nourishing
An herb that promotes the formation and flow of lymph?
lymphagogues
This herb's most common and primary use is for fevers, especially when there is deep-seated muscle and bone aches during fever.
boneset
What plant parts are typically used for decoctions?
roots, bark, dense plant material
Name an organ of the lymphatic system that starts with an S.
Spleen
California Poppy is considered a ----- herb?
Sedating
An example of an herb that kills germs such as viruses, bacteria and fungi.
elder, echinacea, goldenseal, usnea, bee balm, oregano, thyme, yarrow, garlic
This herb is food like and is known to bolster the immune system
astragalus
What are the two most common sweeteners used to make herbal syrups?
sugar, honey
Name three things that DEPLETE your immunity.
stress, fatigue/sleep debt, sugar intake,NSAIDS,poor diet, smoking, alcohol,
Which category of herbs supports, replenishes, and provides for the needs of a part of the body (or mind).
Tonifying
These herbs appear to interrupt or destroy the virus' ability to sabotage healthy cells and replicate itself.
antivirals
This herb enhances the immune system's resistance to infection, also used in dental care.
Spilantes
What are the four components to creating a tisane blend
placeholder, fruity, flowery, cooling
Name the three vitamins and one mineral that support the immune system.
A, C, D, Zinc
Peppermint is an examples of a ---- herb?
Stimulating
What is the difference between immunomodulator and immunostimulant?
immunomodulator- balance and strengthen
immunostimulant- activate and enhance specific aspects of immune system
The primary action of this herb is to work on the blood and lymph system; clearing out toxins and purifying these liquids.
echinacea
What are the four components to creating an infusion blend?
nourishing/tonic, specific, supportive, carrier
Name the immune response that includes engulfing and destruction of micro organisms. Bonus: Name two herbs that can stimulate this process.
phagocytosis
echinacea and boneset
Name the potentially poisonous alkaloid that can be found in comfrey and coltsfoot.
pyrrolizidine alkaloids