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level: SN and USES Level 2

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level questions: SN and USES Level 2

QuestionAnswer
Ipecacuanha CN: ● Matto Grosso Ipecac ● Costa Rica ipecacSN: ● Cephaelis ipecacuanha ● Cephaelis acuminata FN: Rubiaceae Part used: Roots/Rhizomes Expectorant Emetic Treatment of amoebic dysentery
Colchicum CN: autumn crocus or meadow saffronSN: Colchicum autumnale FN: Liliaceae Part used: seeds and corm Relieve gout Antineoplastic in veterinary use
Ergot CN: Ergot of RyeSN: Claviceps purpurea Tulasne (fungus); Secale cereale (rye) FN: Clavicipitaceae Parts Used: Dried sclerotium of a fungus -Assist delivery in labor -Reduce post-partum hemorrhage -Analgesic (for migraine) -Specific psychotomimetic
Calabar bean CN: Ordeal beanSN: Physostigma venenosum FN: Leguminosae Parts Used: Dried, ripe seeds -Contracts pupil -Reverse effects of sedatives (as an IV injection) -Slight improvement in intellectual and cognitive performance (in Alzheimer’s disease)
Nux vomicaSN: Strychnos nux-vomica FN: Loganiaceae Parts Used: Ripe Seeds Respiratory Stimulant Circulatory Stimulant Improves appetite and digestion
RauwolfiaSN: Rauwolfia serpentina FN: Apocynaceae Parts Used: Rhizome and Roots Management of Hypertension and Neuropsychiatric Disorders Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
CinchonaSN: Cinchona pubescens FN: Rubiaceae Parts Used: Dried Bark Bitter tonics, stomachics, astringent
Cola (Kola Seeds)SN: Cola acuminata FN: Sterculiaceae Parts Used: Dried Seeds Fatigue, depression, diarrhea, stimulant
Cocoa Seed CN: Cocoa BeanSN: Theobroma cacao FN: Sterculiaceae Part used: Dried Seeds Flavoring Agent Nutritive Stimulant Diuretic
Areca Nut CN: Betel NutSN: Areca catechu FN: Palmae Part used: Dried Seeds Taenicide Treatment for Schizophrenia & Glaucoma Stimulant Digestive Aid
Aconite Root CN: Wolfsbane Root Japanese Aconite Chinese Aconite Indian aconitesSN: Aconitum napellus FN: Ranunculaceae Parts Used: parent and daughter roots SN: Aconitum japonicum FN: Ranunculaceae SN: A. carmichaelii, A. kusnezoffii and A. brachypodum FN: Ranunculaceae SN: A. chasmanthum FN: Ranunculaceae Important in Oriental medicine and have clinical usage. used for the preparation of an antineuralgic liniment.
Maté Leaf CN: Paraguay teaSN: Yerba maté FN: Aquifoliaceae Parts used: branches, leaves Antioxidant, lowers cholesterol, Weight loss, Fights cancer, Boosts Energy
ComfreySN: Symphytum officinale FN: Boraginaceae Parts Used: Roots Weight loss, external injuries, gastric ulcers, rheumatism