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SCNM Q5 Bot Med Final Exam With Verified Solution 2024
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SCNM Q5 Bot Med Final Exam With VerifiedSolution 2024
Some plant materials are excreted via the kidneys and act osmotically to bring more water to
them. Others may reduce the reabsorption of water from the kidneys. Used to reduce problems of
urinary infections and urinary stones, to increase loss of water in oeadamatous problems and as a
part of an eliminatory program.
Emetic - ✔✔Agent that induces vomiting.
Can also provide a most effective reflex cleansing of congested ling contents
Confined to those w/ robust constitutions
Emmenagogue - ✔✔Substance that promotes uterine contraction and menstrual flow, perhaps
in order to normalize menstrual function.
Generally contra-indicated in pregnancy (1st 5 months) b/c of anti-implantation potential and
abortifacient properties.
Emollient - ✔✔Mucilaginous substances that soothe irritation and inflammation topically
, Expectorant - ✔✔Remedy that encourages the passage of phlegm up the throat or up
the bronchial apparatus w/ a "mucociliary escalator."
Stimulating expectorants, for ex, Inula helenium, are useful w/ excessive mucus secretion or
when mucus secretion is thickened as a part of an inflammatory reaction and will lead to
productive cough. For dry and irritable conditions, a relaxing expectorant is indicated to sooth
spasm and loosen mucous secretion.
Febrifuge - ✔✔Normalizing remedy useful when temperature is too high or rising.
Constitutes remedies that reduce fever by improving the efficiency of the body's response to the
intrusion while providing relief to the sufferer rather than simply suppressing the condition. Aim
is to relieve and relax rather than to suppress.
Galactagogue - ✔✔Substance that promotes lactation, stimulating production and/or flow
of breast milk
lacatagogue
Hepatic - ✔✔term used for a remedy that enhances liver function.
Most are cholagogues.
Hypnotic - ✔✔substance that induces sleep
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