Transcript Urinary Antiseptics, Antilithics, and Demulcents

Anodynes, emmenagogues, &
anti-hemorrhagics
Corydalis ambigua
(Piscidia erythrina)
(Piper methysticum)
Anemone pulsatilla
(Achillea millefolium)
(Petrosellinum crispum)
(Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Alchemilla xanthochlora
Trillium spp.
 Low-Dose Herbs for Pain 
 Herbs are VERY EFFECTIVE in treating pain. Most anodynes,
however, are considered “Low-Dose” herbs, which means we
must calculate the dosage in order to be effective, yet safe.
 Formulas that contain more than one “Low-Dose” herb may
have an additive effect, and the safety limits for each no longer
apply.
 Begin formulating with only one “Low-Dose” herb at a time and
get to know it personally before combining it with another “LowDose” herb.
Corydalis ambigua
Corydalis ambigua
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Papaveraceae family
Part used: rhizome
Numerous alkaloids
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THP (tetrahydropalmatine)
Low-dose herb
Analgesic, sedative,
emennagogue
Mild anticoagulant
Corydalis ambigua
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Affinity for treating pain in the chest, pelvis, and
deep viscera. Often classified as an acute cardiac
herb (angina pectoris, MI, arrhythmia).
Corydalis ambigua
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Dosing: No more than 30 grams per week.
Formulate around this herb… Do the math!
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Tincture 1:5… 150 mL per week ÷ 7 = 21 mL per day
Fluid extract 1:1… 30 mL per week ÷ 7 = ~4 mL per day
(Piscidia erythrina)
(Piscidia erythrina)
Combines well with
Viburnum opulus or
prunifolium for
symptomatic relief of
dysmennhorea
(Piper methysticum)
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Kavalactones
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Antispasmodic
Nervine
Pelvic anodyne
Anemone pulsatilla
Names:
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Pasque flower
Wind flower
Easter flower
Easter egg dye
Part used
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Whole plant
(sepals for egg dye)
Anemone pulsatilla
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Proto-anemonin
 Only found in
fresh plant
 Caustic
Anemonin
 Dimerized product
of protoanemonin,
upon drying
Anemone pulsatilla
Indications:
Urinary, pelvic pain
Dysmenorrhea
Kidney stone passing
Nervous exhaustion
Anemone occidentalis
Low-Dose!!!!
Formulate around this plant!
DOSING
Crude herb, thoroughly dried:
3g per week.
Tincture 1:10…_____mL per day
Tincture 1:5… _____mL per day
TOXICITY: Low HR, low BP, low temp, dilated pupils, convulsions, coma, death
Leary of using it? Start with homeopathic preparations.
Emennagogues & Styptics
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Some herbs are both
Tannins generally slow bleeding
Saponins, B-vitamins, and choline generally
promote uterine activity
These amphoteric herbs are tonifying to the
uterus overall.
(Achillea millefolium)
(Achillea millefolium)
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Phytother Res. 2004 Nov;18(11):915-20.
PMID: 15597307
 Anticonflict actions of aqueous
extracts of flowers of Achillea
millefolium L. …
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Actions: Antispasmodic, antiinflammatory, styptic, emennogogue,
anodyne
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Constituents: Volatile oils, salicylic acid,
tannins, & much more
(Petroselinum crispum)
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Aquaretic and emmenagogue
(Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Tannins are styptic in
reproductive and digestive tract
Acetylcholine and choline are
uterine stimulants
(Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Remember the Doctrine of Signatures:
Tiny heart or tiny uterus…or both?
Alchemilla xanthochlora/vulgaris
Alchemilla xanthochlora
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Actions:
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Astringent
Diuretic
Anti-inflammatory
Emmenagogue
Vulnerary
Alchemilla xanthochlora
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DOSAGE
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Infusion: 1 TBSP/cup,
Infuse 10-15, TID
Tincture 1:5… 1-2 mL TID
Lady’s mantle is a uterine
tonic herb. There are no
known drug interactions or
cases of toxicity reported
Contraindicated in
pregnancy due to
emennagogue effects
Trillium ovatum
Trillium spp.
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Main Actions
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Alterative
Astringent
(Genito-urinary tract tonic)
(Expectorant)
At-Risk according to UPS
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Habitat loss
Complicated germination
Sensitive flowering cycles
Trillium spp.
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Specific Indications
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“cramping pelvic pains that
feel like the hips and back
are falling to pieces”
Pain that is better with
pressure
Prolapsed uterus
Post-partum pains
Trillium spp.
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DOSAGE
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Infusion: 1 tsp newly dried herb/ 2 tsp fresh root
per cup TID-QID
FE 1:1… fresh plant: 10-60 gtts prn q 15min, not
exceeding 360 drops or two teaspoons in 24 hrs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Pregnancy, except in painful early labor
Lactation, except in severe post-partum pain and
bleeding
Trillium ovatum
REMEMBER…
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Quiz next week on HPO axis herbs and
today’s lecture.
Reproductive tincture formula for either a
man or a woman is due. Bring to class for
group tasting. Turn in a write up, and fill out a
tasting form in class.
Dysmenorrhea
“Flow Chart”