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| Which hormone does the thyroid gland make and what are the inactive and active versions? |
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Definition
| T4 (inactive), which gets converted to T3 by progesterone selenium (loss of an iodine) |
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Definition
- Menopause
- Hashimotos
- Iodine deficiency
- Pituitary tumor (usually hyper)
- Radiation in cancer
- Surgery/trauma to area
- Heavy metals/PCB (block receptors)
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| Other herbs we've studied that act on the thyroid |
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Definition
Schisandra chinensis (adaptogen acting on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis).
Iris versicolor (goiter in hypothyroid) |
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Vitex agnus-castus
common name |
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Definition
Chasteberry
Monk's pepper |
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Term
Vitex agnus-castus
Constituents |
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Definition
- Flavonoids
- Iridoid glycosides - aucubin
- Volatile oils
- Ketosteroids - androstenediones (progesterone/testosterone analogs)
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Term
Vitex agnus-castus
Actions |
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Definition
| Hormone regulator that acts on the anterior pituitary gland |
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Term
Vitex agnus-castus
Indications |
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Definition
- LH and period all over the place
- thyroid function all over the place
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Term
Vitex agnus-castus
Interactions/toxicity |
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Definition
| None-except mega doses can inhibit the ant. pituitary gland hormones |
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Definition
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•Infusion: 1/2 - 1 tsp (5-10 g) berries per cup. 1 cup TID or once per AM.
•Tincture (1:5 35%): 3-10 ml per day in AM
•Capsules: 1-2 capsules per day in AM
•Dr. Dipasquale uses drop doses for energetic effect
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Term
Fucus vesiculosis
Common name |
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Definition
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Term
Fucus vesiculosis
Parts used |
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Definition
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Term
Fucus vesiculosis
Actions |
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Definition
Nutritive support for thyroid (esp. hypo)
Metabolic support for weight loss & energy |
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Term
Fucus vesiculosis
Indications |
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Definition
| For people who can't do Na (K salts instead) |
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Term
Fucus vesiculosis
Constituents |
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Definition
Phenolic compounds - fucoidan
Mucopolysaccharides - alginic acid
Trace metals - iodine |
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Term
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Definition
- Lowers LDL
- Lowers blood glucose
- antiinflammatory
- anticoagulant
- antibacterial
- antiHIV
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| Action/indications of Alginic acid |
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Definition
- Dietary fiber
- GI antiinflammatory
- Inhibits HIV in vitro
- Lowers LDL in animals
- Constipation
- Heartburn
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Term
| Actions/indications of iodine |
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Definition
- Anti-goiter
- thyrosupport
- anti-cancer (breast & gastric)
- Immune modulating
- Fibrotic breast tissue
- Mastitis (normalizes breast tissue)
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Term
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Definition
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Powder: 1 tsp TID along with at least 8 oz of water each time
Capsules: 5 to 10 grams in capsules TID (drink lots of water)
Tincture 1:5 @ 25%: 2-3 mls TID
Infusion = Soup
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Term
Leonurus cardiaca
Common name |
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Definition
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Term
Leonurus cardiaca
Parts used |
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Definition
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Term
Leonurus cardiaca
Constituents |
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Definition
| Alkaloids - Stachydrine & Leonurine |
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Term
Leonurus cardiaca
Actions |
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Definition
- Cardioprotective
- Cardioregulating
- Antianginal
- Relaxant
- Nervine
- Antispasmodic (across the board)
- Antihypertensive
- Mild uterine stimulant/tonic
- Emmenagogue
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Term
Leonurus cardiaca
Indications |
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Definition
- Heart palpitations
- anxiouness
- arrhythmia
- Hyperthyroid (Grave's dz)
- Amenorrhea
- threatened miscarriage (but may not be good in pregnancy)
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Term
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Definition
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Infusion: 2 tsp./cup water; 1 cup BID
Tincture: 1:5 @ 45%; 4-6 ml TID
Fluid extract: 1:1 @ 25%; 2-3 ml TID
Capsules: 250 mg/cap; 1-2 cap TID
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Term
Lycopus virginicus
Common name |
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Definition
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Term
Lycopus virginicus
Actions |
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Definition
- Sedative
- Astringent
- Anti-tussive
- Peripheral vasocontrictor
- antihyperthyroid
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Term
Lycopus virginicus
Indications |
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Definition
Thyroid storms
HTN (because of thyroid action) |
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Term
Lycopus virginicus
Constituents
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Definition
Phenolic acid derivatives
lithopspermic acid |
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Term
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Definition
Tincture: 1:5 @ 35%, 5 ml TID
Infusion: 1 tsp./ cup; infuse 20 minutes; 1 cup TID
(note: tincture is far more effective than infusion)
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Term
Lycopus virginicus
Toxicity/Contra |
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Definition
Contra in hypothyroidism, pregnancy & lactation
No toxicity issues |
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Term
Lithospermum ruderale
common name |
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Definition
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Term
Lithospermum ruderale
Parts used |
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Definition
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Term
Lithospermum ruderale
Constituents |
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Definition
- Lithospermic acid
- Naphthquinone derivative
- Phenolic acids
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Term
| Action of lithospermic acid |
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Definition
- Anti-gonadotropic properties
- Blocks production of FSH, LH, & TSH
- Blocks thyroid secretion
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Term
| Action of Naphthoquinone derivative |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Antioxidant & anitmicrobial |
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Term
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Definition
Infusion: 1 tsp./cup water; 1 cup/day for contraception; 1 cup TID for hyperthyroidism and other estrogen and progesterone imbalances.
Tincture 1:5 @ 45%: 1-5 ml TID
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Term
Lithospermum ruderale
Contra |
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Definition
- Long term use - can throw hormone balance off (no other toxicity issues)
- Lowered sperm count (useful in contraceptive, but can be permanent)
- Preg/Lact
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