Herbology

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Alteratives

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Consist of those Herbs which unmistakably alter morbid disease processes (catabolism or degeneration) to health processes (anabolism or regeneration).

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Astringents

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Contract the tissues that are relaxed and weak, imparting strength and checking hemorrhage. Astringents are sub-divided into (1) mild (moderately contractive), (2)styptic (powerfully contractive), (3) coagulant (coagulates the blood).

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Anesthetics

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Herbs that produce anesthesia or unconsciousness.

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Analgesics

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Herbs that allay pain.

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an-aphrodisiacs

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Herbs used to allay sexual feeling.

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Anodynes

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Reduces the sensitivity of nerves.

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Antacids

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Used to neutralize the acidity of the stomach and intestines.

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Anthelmintics

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Herbs that destroy intestinal worms.

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Antiarthritics

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Herbs used for the relief of gout and arthritis.

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Antiperiodics

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Used for the reduction of temperature in fevers.

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Antiseptics

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Herbs that prevent putrefaction.

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Antispasmodics

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Herbs that relieve "fits" and "spasms".

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Antisyphilitics

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Used to rid the system of syphilis

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Antizmotics

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Same as Germicides

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antiemetic

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Herbs that stop vomiting.

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Antirheumatic

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Herbs that relieves or cures rheumatism.

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Antilithic

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Herbs that prevent the formation of stones in the urinary organs.

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Antiscorbutic

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Herbs that cure or prevent scurvy.

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Antisyphilitics

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Used to rid the system of syphilis.

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Aperients

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Mild purgatives.

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Aphrodisiacs

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Herbs that increase sexual power.

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Aromatics

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Herbs having a spicy odor and taste, used to stimulate the gastro-intestinal mucus membrane.

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Bitters

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Herbs having a bitter taste. They stimulate digestion and the flow of gastric juices.

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Cardiac Depressants

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Herbs that lower the heart's actiion.

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antiemetic

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Herbs that stop vomiting.

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Antirheumatic

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Herbs that relieves or cures rheumatism.

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Antilithic

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Herbs that prevent the formation of stones in the urinary organs.

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Antiscorbutic

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Herbs that cure or prevent scurvy.

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Antisyphilitics

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Used to rid the system of syphilis.

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Aperients

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Mild purgatives

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Aphrodisiacs

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Herbs that increase sexual power.

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Aromatics

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herbs having a spicy odor or taste, used to stimulate the gastro-intestinal mucus membrane.

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Bitters

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Herbs having a bitter taste. They stimulate digestion and the flow of gastric juices.

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Cardiac Depressants

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Herbs that lower the heart's action.

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Cardiac Stimulants

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Herbs that increase the heart's acction.

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Carminatives

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Herbs containing volatile oil used to excite intestinal peristalsis and to produce an expulsion of flatus (gas).

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Cathartics

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Purgatives

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Cholagogues

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Promotes the flow of bile.

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Demulcents

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Mucilaginous or oil principles which are used in solution to soothe and protect irritated mucus membranes and other tissues.

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Deodorants

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Substances that destroy foul odors.

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Detergents

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Herbs which cleanse wounds

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Diaphoretics

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Herbs which promote perspiration

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Digestanta

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Ferments and acids which aid in the solution and absorption of foods.

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Disinfectants

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Herbs which destroy the noxious properties of decaying organic matter.

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Diuretics

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Herbs which increase the secretion of urine.

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Drastics

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Herbs which cause much irritation

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Ecbolics

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Herbs which produce abortion.

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Emetics

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Herbs which produce vomiting

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Emmenagogues

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Herbs which stimulate menstruation.

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Emollients

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Herbs used to mechanically soften and protect tissues.

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Errhines

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Herbs which produce nasal secretions.

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Eculent

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Edible

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Exanthermatous

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Pertaining to skin eruptions and diseases

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Expectorants

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Herbs which aid materially in the expectoration of thick, mucoid matter.

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Detergents

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Herbs which cleanse wounds

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Deobstruents

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Herbs that remove obstruction

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Depurative

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Herbs that purify the blood.

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Discutient

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Herbs that dissolve and heal tumors.

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Febrifuge

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Abates and reduces fevers

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Galactagogues

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Herbs which increase the secretion of milk.

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Hemostatics

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Herbs that stop hemorrhages.

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Hepatic

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Pertaining to the liver

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Hydragogues

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Herbs that are purgatives which cause large watery discharge.

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Hypnotics

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Herbs which cause sleep

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Laxative

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Herbs that promote bowel action

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Lithotriptic

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Herbs that dissolve stones in the urinary organs

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Local Anesthetics

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Herbs which act when applied as a local anesthetic

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Mydriatics

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Herbs which cause dilation of the pupil.

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Myotics

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Herbs which cause the contraction of the pupil.

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Narcotics

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Herbs which are powerful anodyne Hypnotics

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Nauseant

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Herbs that produce vomiting.

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Nervine

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Herbs that act specifically on the nervous system, stops nervous excitement, tonic.

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Sedatives

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Herbs which lower functional activity.

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Sialagogues

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Herbs which excite the salivary glands.

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Soporifics

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Herbs which cause sleep.

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Parturient

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Herbs that induce and promote labor and childbirth.

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Pectoral

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Herbs that aid chest afflictions

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Refrigerant

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Herbs that are cooling

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Resolvent

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Herbs which dissolve boils, tumors and other inflammations.

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Stimulants

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Herbs which increase functional activity.

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Stomachics

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Stimulants to the stomach.

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Styptics

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Herbs which stop hemorrhage powerfully.

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Sudorifics

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herbs which produce profuse perspiration

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Taenicides

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Herbs which kill tapeworms

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Tonics

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Herbs which tone up the system by stimulating nutrition

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Vermicides

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Herbs which kill intestinal worms

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vermifuges

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Herbs which expel intestinal worms

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Vulnerary

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Healing.

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Rubefacient

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Herbs that increase circulation to the surface of the body, producing red skin.

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Target Herb

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A target herb is a herb which is added to a herbal formula to direct or lead the other herbs in the formula to the area that needs more attention, although it helps to target an area or organ, it will in no way header the formula from working in all parts of the body. Example: adding saw palmetto to a cancer formula to treat prostrate cancer.

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Infusions

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An infusion is made by boiling the required amount of distilled water and while boiling, pour it on the herbs, cover and allow to steep, not

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Decoctions

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Are made by boiling. Syrups are made with white or brown sugar and are either added to the extract, decoction, etc. or the herbs are boiled in them.

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Extracts (fluid)

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Are usually made by boiling down to increase the strength, and then preserving.

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Tinctures

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Are made by macerating and shaking herbs (usually powered) in alcohol for several days, then filtering them.

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Liniments

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Are made by macerating herbs in oils, alcohol, turpentine, etc. and filtering. Each process will be fully described when recommended.