Botany 3: Herbal Actions

Which organ system(s) should be considered when creating a remedy for patients?

Which herbs have tissue specificity to the area needing treatment?

What is the purpose of considering herbal actions when creating a remedy?

Which constituents have the actions needed for restoring physiology and healing pathology?

What is the best herbal preparation to ensure optimal extraction of constituents?

Which herb is specifically recommended for supporting the nervous system?

Which herb is recommended for respiratory support?

Which herb is recommended for uterine support?

Which herb is recommended for skin-related issues?

Which herb is recommended for gastrointestinal support?

Which category of herbal actions can have a specific effect on a particular tissue or organ system?

Which of the following is an example of a herbal action that nourishes the body?

Which body system is affected by emmenagogues and galactogogues?

Which body system is affected by cardiotonics and hypotensives?

Which body system is affected by diuretics and antilithics?

Which body system is affected by adaptogens and nervine tonics?

Which body system is affected by connective tissue tonics and rubefacients?

Which body system is affected by emollients and demulcents?

Which body system is affected by alteratives and diuretics?

Which body system is affected by antilithics and lymphatics?