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<strong>An</strong> Herbalist’s <strong>View</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Digestion</strong><br />
7Song, Director<br />
<strong>Northeast</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Botanical</strong> Medicine<br />
P.O. Box 6626 Ithaca, NY 14851<br />
607-539-7172 www.7Song.com<br />
Materia Medica<br />
Aloe – Aloe spp.<br />
Hops – Humulus lupulus<br />
<strong>An</strong>gelica – <strong>An</strong>gelica spp.<br />
Iris – Iris spp.<br />
<strong>An</strong>ise seed – Pimpinella anisum Irish moss – Chondrus crispus<br />
Balmony – Chelone spp.<br />
Lavender – Lavandula spp.<br />
Belladonna – Atropa belladonna Lemon balm – Melissa <strong>of</strong>ficinalis<br />
Black pepper – Piper nigrum<br />
Licorice – Glycyrrhiza spp<br />
Black walnut – Juglans niger<br />
Lobelia – Lobelia inflata<br />
Blackberry root – Rubus spp.<br />
Mallow – Malva spp.<br />
Blue vervain – Verbena hastata Marijuana – Cannabis sativa<br />
Bogbean – Menyanthes trifoliata Marshmallow – Althaea <strong>of</strong>ficinalis<br />
Butternut – Juglans cinerea<br />
Meadowsweet- Filipendula ulmaria<br />
Cabbage – Brassica oleracea<br />
Mugwort – Artemisia vulgaris<br />
Calamus – Acorus calamus<br />
Oak – Quercus spp.<br />
Canadian fleabane – Erigeron canadensis Oregon graperoot – Berberis spp.<br />
Cascara sagrada – Rhamnus purshiana Peppermint – Mentha x. piperita<br />
Catmint – Nepeta mussinii<br />
Prickly ash – Zanthoxylum spp.<br />
Catnip – Nepeta cataria<br />
Psyllium – Plantago psyllium<br />
Cayenne – Capsicum spp.<br />
Roman chamomile – Chamaemelum<br />
Centaury – Centaurium umbellatum nobile<br />
Chaparro amargosa – Castela emoryi Senna – Cassia spp.<br />
Cinnamon – Cinnamomum spp.<br />
Silk tassel – Garrya spp.<br />
Comfrey – Symphytum spp.<br />
Slippery elm – Ulmus fulva<br />
Crampbark – Viburnum opulus/V. trilobum Southernwood – Artemisia abrotanum<br />
Echinacea – Echinacea spp.<br />
Spearmint – Mentha spicata<br />
Fennel seed – Foeniculum vulgare Tea – Thea sinensis<br />
Flax – Linum usitatissimum<br />
Turkey rhubarb – Rheum spp.<br />
Garlic – Allium sativum<br />
Vervain – Verbena spp.<br />
Gentian – Gentiana spp.<br />
Wild ginger – Asarum spp.<br />
German chamomile – Matricaria recutita Wild yam – Dioscorea villosa<br />
Ground ivy – Glechoma hederacea Wormwood – Artemisia absinthium<br />
Ginger – Zingiber <strong>of</strong>ficinale<br />
Goldenseal – Hydrastis canadensis<br />
Yerba mansa – <strong>An</strong>emopsis californica<br />
Non-herbal Digestive Aids<br />
Acidophilous<br />
Activated charcoal<br />
Castor oil<br />
Clay<br />
Grapefruit seed extract<br />
Honey<br />
Probiotics<br />
Yogurt-live
Herbal Preparations<br />
Bitter Tonic – Wormwood, Yarrow, Calamus, Southernwood, Dandelion<br />
Digestive Aid Tincture- Marshmallow root, Fennel seed, Irish moss,<br />
Meadowsweet, Catnip<br />
Nervine Tea – Lemon balm, Skullcap, Oatstraw, German chamomile,<br />
Passionflower<br />
Neutralizing Cordial – Turkey rhubarb, Cinnamon, Goldenseal, Peppermint,<br />
Potassium carbonate, Simple syrup<br />
Peppermint Spirits – Peppermint essential oil, 50% ethanol (1:15)<br />
Trikatu Tincture – Dried long pepper, Black pepper, Ginger (equal parts)<br />
Tummy tincture – Catnip, Fennel, <strong>An</strong>ise, Peppermint, Vegetable glycerin<br />
Therapeutic Actions<br />
Adjunct<br />
Alterative<br />
<strong>An</strong>esthetic<br />
<strong>An</strong>tacid<br />
<strong>An</strong>thelmintic<br />
<strong>An</strong>tidiarrheal<br />
<strong>An</strong>tiemetic<br />
<strong>An</strong>tiparasitic<br />
<strong>An</strong>tiseptic<br />
<strong>An</strong>tispasmodic<br />
Aperient<br />
Aromatic<br />
Astringent<br />
Bitter<br />
Carminative<br />
Carrier<br />
Cathartic<br />
Cholagogue<br />
Considerations for Digestive Health<br />
Allergic reactions<br />
Bacteria/parasites<br />
Bathroom habits<br />
Body awareness<br />
Cleanliness<br />
Digestive Disorders<br />
Allergies<br />
Amoebas<br />
<strong>An</strong>orexia<br />
Appendicitis<br />
Atony<br />
Bloating<br />
Borborygmus<br />
Bulimia<br />
Burping<br />
Cancer<br />
Candidiasis<br />
Colic<br />
Clothing<br />
Diet<br />
Exercise<br />
Hunger<br />
Lifestyle<br />
Colitis<br />
Constipation<br />
Crohn’s disease<br />
Diarrhea<br />
Diverticulitis<br />
Dysentery<br />
Dyspepsia<br />
Dysphagia<br />
Enteritis<br />
Flatulence<br />
Food poisoning<br />
Gallstones<br />
Deficiency<br />
Demulcent<br />
Deobstruent<br />
Diuretic<br />
Emetic<br />
Hepatic<br />
Laxative<br />
Nervine<br />
Purgative<br />
Massage<br />
Occupation<br />
Rest<br />
Stress<br />
Times <strong>of</strong> eating<br />
Gas<br />
Giardia<br />
Halitosis<br />
Healing crisis<br />
Heartburn<br />
Hemorrhoids<br />
Hepatitis – acute<br />
Hepatitis – chronic<br />
Hernia<br />
Hiccoughs<br />
Hypersecretory<br />
Hyposecretory<br />
Sedative<br />
Sialogogue<br />
Stomachic<br />
Tonic<br />
Vermicide<br />
Vermifuge<br />
Vulnerary<br />
Traveling<br />
Water quality<br />
Indigestion<br />
Irritable bowel syndrome<br />
Leaky gut syndrome<br />
Malabsorption<br />
Nausea<br />
Obesity<br />
Obstruction<br />
Pancreatitis<br />
Parasites<br />
Perforations<br />
Peritonitis<br />
Reflux<br />
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Shigellosis<br />
Spasms<br />
Sprue<br />
Steatorrhea<br />
Stomachache<br />
Stress<br />
Other Conditions Related to <strong>Digestion</strong><br />
Acne<br />
Body odors<br />
Diabetes<br />
Fever<br />
Gout<br />
Organs & Structures<br />
<strong>An</strong>us<br />
Bile duct<br />
Cardiac sphincter<br />
Cecum<br />
Common duct<br />
Esophagus<br />
Gall bladder<br />
Gastric pit<br />
Large intestine<br />
ƒ Ascending colon<br />
ƒ Transverse colon<br />
ƒ Descending colon<br />
Toxemia<br />
Turista<br />
Ulcer<br />
Headaches<br />
Hemorrhoids<br />
Hyper/Hypoglycemia<br />
Impaired immunity<br />
Rashes<br />
Liver<br />
Mouth<br />
Omentum<br />
Pancreas<br />
Parenchymal cell<br />
Peritoneum<br />
Portal vein<br />
Pyloric sphincter<br />
Rectum<br />
Salivary glands<br />
Sigmoid colon<br />
Secretions & Hormones <strong>of</strong> <strong>Digestion</strong><br />
Acetylcholine<br />
Bile<br />
Carboxypolypeptidase<br />
Cholecystokinin (CCK)<br />
Chyme<br />
Chymotrypsin<br />
Gastric inhibiting peptide<br />
Gastrin<br />
Glucagon<br />
Other Terms<br />
Carbohydrates<br />
Electrolytes<br />
Fats<br />
Histamine<br />
Hydrochloric acid (HCI)<br />
Insulin<br />
Intrinsic factor<br />
Lactase<br />
Maltase<br />
Mucous<br />
Pancreatic amylase<br />
Pancreatic lipase<br />
Minerals<br />
Nutrients<br />
Peristalsis<br />
Sleep disorders<br />
Sluggishness<br />
Syndrome X<br />
Ulcerative colitis<br />
Vomiting<br />
Worms<br />
Small intestine<br />
ƒ Duodenum<br />
ƒ Jejunum<br />
ƒ Ileum<br />
Stomach<br />
ƒ Parietal cells<br />
ƒ Chief cells<br />
Stomach cells<br />
Teeth<br />
Tongue<br />
Vagus nerve<br />
Pepsin (Pepsinogen)<br />
Salivary amylase<br />
Secretin<br />
Serotonin<br />
Sodium bicarbonate<br />
Sucrase<br />
Trypsin (Trypsinogen)<br />
Proteins<br />
Vitamins<br />
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