Medicinal Plants Nutr 512 Quiz 1

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Maidenhair Tree of China
Gingko biloba

Hint 1

memory loss associated with aging.

cerebro-vascular insufficiency

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Back 2

St. John's Wort
Hypericum Perforatum

Hint 2

Mild Depression

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Mandrake
Madragore Officinalis

Hint 3

strong emetic, purgative

ointment

high doses - delirium/madness

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Opium Poppy
Papaver somniferum

Hint 4

analgesic

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Valerian
Valeriana officinalis

Hint 5

sleeping aid, decrease anxiety
relieves menopause symptoms,

prevents osteoporosis + some cardiovascular problems

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Ginger
Zingember officinale

Hint 6

anti-Motion sickness
digestive problems (anti-nausea/anti-motion sickness)
respiratory
during Pregnancy

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Horse Chestnut
Aesculus hippocastanum

Hint 7

Vascular disorders
Variscose Veins
- high in saponins (not pleasant to eat)

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Milk Thistle
Silybum marianum

Hint 8

Liver detoxification

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Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica

Hint 9

Diuretic

Rheumatism

Benign Prostatic hyperplasia

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Aloe Vera
Aloe perfoliata

Hint 10

Skin Care (conditions, wounds)

Nutritionally supplement

Tonic

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Turmeric
Curcuma Longa

(same family as garlic)

Hint 11

Anti-Inflammatory
Anti-Oxidant
Anti-Cancer
Anti-Bacterial

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Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana

Hint 12

Glycemic control

(natural sugar substitute used for diabetes)

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Purple Cone Flower
Echinacea

Hint 13

immune system
- increase resistance to infections
Anti-bacterial, antiviral, antifungal, wound-healing and anti-inflammatory

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Garlic
Allium sativum

Hint 14

Hyperlipidemia
Arterosclerosis
Hypertension
Anti-microbial

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Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabra

Hint 15

anti-inflammatory
respiratory

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German chamomile
Matricaria recutita

Hint 16

digestive system:
- intestinal gas, stomach cramp
mild sedative - calmative (ADHD)

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Peppermint
Mentha piperate

Hint 17

digestive system:
- urinary tract and diuretics

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Castor bean
Ricinus communis

Hint 18

laxative & purgative

oil in ointments, creams

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Black Cohosh
Actaea racemose

Hint 19

Menstrual symptoms

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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis

Hint 20

Digestive problems
- flatulence, bloating, GI cramps
- heartburn
- enhances memory

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Balsam fir
Ables basamea

Hint 21

colds, sores
laxatives

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Yarrow
Achillea millefolium

Hint 22

colds, headaches
skin problems

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Wild sarsaparilla
Aralia nudicaulis

Hint 23

Respiratory

blood tonic (benefits for blood)

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Butternut
Juglans cinerea

Hint 24

purgative (strong laxative)

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Juniper
Juniperus communis

Hint 25

treat wounds

monoterpenes in oil are broad spectrum antibiotics
gin -woo!

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Larch/Tamarack
Larix Larcina

Hint 26

colds
sores

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White Pine
Pinus Strobus

Hint 27

coughs
colds

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Common Plantain
Plantago Major

Hint 28

poultice for wound care

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Buttercup
Ranunculus acris

Hint 29

headaches

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Sumac
Rhus typhina

Hint 30

antioxidant (strongest in Canada?)

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Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis

Hint 31

respiratory
anti-oxidant
fever
emetic
purgative

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Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis

Hint 32

respiratory

increase red blood cell

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Pitcher Plant
Sarracemia purpurea

Hint 33

urinary problems

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False Solomon's seal
Smilacina racemosa

Hint 34

pain

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yew; ground hemlock
Taxus canadensis

Hint 35

rheumatism
pharmacology (cancer?)

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White Cedar
Thuja occidentalis

Hint 36

scurvy (Vit. C)

cough, cold, tonic

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Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis

Hint 37

wounds
skin problems
GI problems

poison hemlock: is toxic - duh

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Blue cohosh
Cicuta maculate

Hint 38

used by woman during childbirth
menopause

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Raspberry
Rubus idaeus

Hint 39

Diarrhea
consume during pregnancy to avoid miscarriage

raspb. leaf tea - digestive, urinary

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Rosehip
Rosa canina

Hint 40

anti-oxidant
diuretic

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Deadly Nightshade
Atropa Belladonna

Hint 41

Anaesthetic

anti-spasmodic

(poisonous)

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Evening Primrose
Oenothera

Hint 42

PMS
cure-all

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Olive
Olea europaea

Hint 43

immuno-stimulant
anti-oxidant
anti-aging

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Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana

Hint 44

- poisonous

- causes accelerated defecation

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Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina

Hint 45

sore mouth
sore throat

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Saw Palmetto
Serenoa repens

Hint 46

benign prostatic hyperplasia
immunostimulant

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(American)

Back 47

Linden/Baswood (European)
Tilia

Hint 47

treating wounds

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Capucine / Black Nasturtium
Tropaeolum

Hint 48

antiseptic
high in vitamin C

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Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium

Hint 49

migraines

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Red Clover
Trifolium pratense

Hint 50

Menopausal symptoms

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Blueberry
(or Bilberry)
Vaccinium myrtillus

Hint 51

anti-oxidant
hypoglycemic

anti-diarrhealf

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Chaste tree
Vitex agnus-castus

Hint 52

women's health (PMS)

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Valerian
Valeriana officinalis

Hint 53

sleeping aid

decrease anxiety

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Cranberry
Vaccinium oxycoccos

Hint 54

Urinary Tract Infections

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Balsam Poplar
Populus balsamifera

Hint 55

treating sores

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Cattail
Typha

Hint 56

diarrhea
diuretic

wounds
sores

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Prickly Ash
Zanthoxylum

Hint 57

pain (analgesic)

antifungal

cytotoxic

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Maca
Lepidium meyenii

Hint 58

tonic
adaptation to stress (immuno stimulant)
erectile Dysfunction

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Horny Goat Weed
Epimedium

Hint 59

Libido

Aphrodisiac

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Foxglove / lady's glove
Digitalis

Hint 60

treat congestive heart failure

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Taxol (found in the yew plant)
Paclitaxel

Hint 61

Anti-Cancer

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Oleander
Nerium oleander

Hint 62

heart conditions

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Soy Plant
Glycine max

Hint 63

women's health (estrogen levels)

anti-cancer

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Açai palm
Euterpe oleracea

Hint 64

antioxidant

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Yohimbe
Pausinystalia yohimbe

Hint 65

erectile dysfunction

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Damiana
Turnera diffusa

Hint 66

aphrodisiac
libido

(banned)

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Cat's Claw
Uncaria tomentosa

Hint 67

immunostimulant
rheumatism

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Devil's Claw
Harpagophytum procumbens

Hint 68

immunostimulant
rheumatism

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Kava kava
Piper methysticum

Hint 69

sedative
euphoric

(professor took it and fell asleep)

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Ma Huang
Ephedra

Hint 70

Euphoria

Stimulant

Increase heart rate

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Ginseng
Panax

Hint 71

aphrodisiac
stimulant (energy drinks)
diabetes
sexual disfunction in med

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Willow tree
Salix

Hint 72

salicylic acid or aspirin in bark
pain, cramps, headache
rheumatism

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Grapeseed
Vitis vinifera

Hint 73

anti-oxidant

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Mistletoe
Viscum album

Hint 74

immuno stimulant

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Chili pepper
Capsicum annuum

Hint 75

digestive aid

improves circulation

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Sage
Salvia officinalis

Hint 76

women's problems

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Hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna

Hint 77

congestive heart failure

digestive problems

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Angelica
Angelica Archangelica

Hint 78

heartburn

loss of appetite

insomnia

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Common burdock
Arctium minus

Hint 79

anti-cancer

anti-inflammatory

'blood cleaner'

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Jack-in-the-pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum

Hint 80

diaphoretic (increases perspiration), purgative
colds, coughs

*is poisonous

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Labrador Tea

Hint 81

sore throat, chest ailments
diarrhea, kidney problems
headache
cancer

women's problems

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Flax
Linum usitatissimum

Hint 82

digestive problems
- constipation
-diarrhea

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Autumn Crocus
Colchicum autumnale

Hint 83

rheumatism
*poisonous

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Madagascar periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus

Hint 84

diabetes
cancer
sore throat
inflammation

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Golden Thread
Catharanthus roseus

Hint 85

mouth sores

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Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana

Hint 86

sedative
blood tonic

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Trembling Aspen
Populus tremuloides

Hint 87

vermifuge
wounds
has salicylic acid