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Active (n)
in herbology refers to a naturally-occurring ingredient in an herb that is believed to be responsible for the herb's desirable effects on the body
Alternative Medicine (n)
commonly used to refer to health care existing outside the medical status quo, e.g.; herbalism, nutrition, chiropractic, naturopathy, acupuncture, etc.; although the more correct terminology for these disciplines would be complementary or traditional medicine
Aromatic (adj)
Aromatic herbs (e.g., peppermint, spearmint, catnip) are herbs that contain a high amount of volatile oils and are often valued for their beneficial effects on the digestive system by promoting the secretion of digestive juices.
Diagnosis
the art and science of identifying a disease by its signs and symptoms
Herb (n)
1. a seed producing plant that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of the growing season. 2. a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities.
Herbalism (n)
the art and science concerned with herbs and their uses—particularly with regard to their health-enhancing properties
Herbalist (n)
1. one who practices healing with the use of herbs 2. one who collects or grows herbs
Savory (adj)
pleasing to the sense of taste. "Savory herbs" can refer to either 1. any herbs that are used to season food, or 2. aromatic mints such as Summer Savory or Winter Savory
Synergism (n) Synergistic (adj)
[syn, with, together] action of two or more substances such that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
System (n)
a group of structures, such as organs, related and organized in such a way to perform a specific function, e.g., the circulatory system.
Systems approach (n)
a method of determining nutritional need based on an analysis of the body systems. Two steps are involved: (1) An analysis is made to determine the body's weakest system(s), and (2) nutritional supplements, e.g. herbs, are selected by their ability to support those systems.
Antiseptic
[anti-, against + sepsis, putrifaction] (n) an agent that prevents infection by preventing or inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms
Ayurveda (n) Ayurvedic (adj)
[Sanskrit, "science of life"] relating to the traditional medicine and herbalism of India and the philosophy upon which it is based
Herbal
1. (n) a book about herbs 2. (adj) of or relating to herbs
Immuno-stimulant
(n) an agent that stimulates or supports the immune system in its attempt to keep us well.
Materia Medica (n)
[L medical matter] the branch of science dealing with drugs and herbs used in the treatment of disease
Shamanism (n)
a religion characterized by a belief in an unseen spirit world of gods, demons, and ancestral spirits responsive only to a shaman or priest
Agalactia
[a, not + galact-, milk] (n) absence of milk secretion after childbirth
Analgesic
[an-, not + alg, pain] (n) a substance that relieves pain (also antalgesic)
Anhidrosis
[an-, not + hidro, sweat + osis, a condition] (n) a condition characterized by diminished or complete absense of sweating
Anodyne
[an-, not + -odyne, pain] (n) a substance that relieves pain
Antalgesic
[ant-, against + alg, pain] (n) a substance that relieves pain (also analgesic)
Anthelmintic
[ant-, against + helmin-, worms] (n) a substance that kills parasitic worms
Antibiotic
[anti-, against + bio, life] (n) an agent that kills microorganisms
Antiemetic
[anti-, against + emet-, vomiting] (n) an agent that relieves nausea and vomiting
Antigalactic
[anti-, against + galact-, milk] (n) an agent that stops or reduces the flow of milk
Antihydrotic
[anti-, against + hydro-, sweat] (n) an agent that reduces or stops perspiration
Antilithic
[anti-, against + lith-, stone] (n) an agent that reduces the production of urinary stones or acts to dissolve those already present
Antiperiodic
[anti-, against + period-, periodic] (n) a substance that works against periodic or intermittent diseases
Antiphlogistic
[anti-, against + phlogist-, fire] (n) an agent that reduces inflammation (anti-inflammatory)
Antipyretic
[anti-, against + pyret-, fever] (n) an agent that prevents or reduces fever (febrifuge)
Antiscorbutic
[anti-, against + scorbut-, scurvy] (n) a substance (containing vitamin C) that prevents or cures scurvy
Antiseptic
[anti-, against + sepsis, putrifaction] (n) an agent that prevents infection by preventing or inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms
Antispasmodic
[anti-, against + spasm-, spasm] (n) an agent that relieves or prevents spasms
Antitussive
[anti-, against + tuss, cough] (n) an agent that relieves coughing
Cholagogue
[chol-, bile + -agogue, to produce] (n) an agent that increases the flow of bile
Emmenagogue
[emmena, menses + -agogue, to produce] an agent that promotes menstrual flow
Etymology
(n) the study of the meanings of words according to their origin
Ferbrifuge
[febri-, fever + fuge-, to put to flight] (n) an agent that prevents or reduces fever
Galactagogue
[galact-, milk + -agogue, to produce] (n) an agent that promotes the flow of milk
Germ Theory
(n) the theory that disease is caused primarily by pathological microorganism or "germs"
Homeopathy
(n) [homeo-, like, similar + -path, disease] a system of treating disease founded by Dr. S.C.F. Hahnemann (1755-1843) in 1796 in Philadelphia based on the theory of "like cures like" which is also known as the "law of similars." This theory states that a substance that produces symptoms of a disease in healthy people when given in a large dose will cure the same symptoms when given in very minute (diluted) amounts.
Homeostasis
(n) [homeo-, like, similar + -stasis, a standing] a state of equilibrium of the internal environment of the body that is dynamicly maintained by feedback and regulation.
Hydragogue
[hydra-, water + -agogue, to produce] (n) a substance that increases watery discharge
Scurvy
(n) a disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C characterized by hemorrhagic manifestations (e.g., bleeding gums) and abnormal formation of bones and teeth
Sialagogue
[sial-, saliva + -agogue, to produce] (n) an agent that stimulates the secretion of saliva
Annual
(n) a plant that lives only one year, or one plant season
Aphrodisiac
(n) an angent that increases sexual desire
Botanical Name
(n) the name given to a plant according to internationally accepted rules in which a species is identified by two technical names, the genus and the species. Such names, also known as "species names" should always be either underlined or printed in italics and the first word, which always identifies the genus to which the species belongs, should be capitalized. (See also Linaean system).
Botany
(n) the science concerned with the study and classification of plants, the branch of biology dealing with plants
Linaean System
(n) The system of universal cataloguing of living organism developed in the 18th Century by the Swedish naturalist Carl von Linné (Linnaeus.) (See also botanical name.)
Taxonomy
(n) also known as systematics, the study of the general principles of the scientific classification of living things (See also botanical name.)
Extracellular Fluid
[extra-, outside + cell] (n) the fluid, from the general circulation, which surrounds each cell in the body and from which the cells obtain their nutrients and expell their waste products. (Compare with intracellular fluid, the fluid that is found inside the cell.)
Holistic (adj) Holism (n)
relating to or concerned with the whole system, rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts. "Holistic medicine" is concerned with treating the whole person, rather than just the disease or the diseased organs. It recognizes the fact that nothing in the body occurs in a vacuum—everything is related to everything else.
Homeostasis
(n) [homeo-, like, similar + -stasis, a standing] a state of equilibrium of the internal environment of the body that is dynamicly maintained by feedback and regulation.
Innate
(adj) inherent, inborn, existing in a living organism since birth; (n) the function of the autonomic nervous system or unconscious mind that directs homeostasis and healing and believed by some (often capitalized) to be in direct contact with or emanating from the Supreme Being.
Meditation
(n) is a mental discipline by which one attempts to silence the internal dialogue of the reactive, "thinking" mind and achieve a deeper level of relaxation by focusing the attention on a single point of reference—such as an object, sensation or sound (mantra)—in order to transcend sensory experience and attain a state of consciousness in which the Self may experience its true nature. Meditation is a practice taught by many religions since antiquity but is also commonly practiced outside religious traditions. (See lesson on meditation.)
Paradigm
(n) a way of viewing the world about us. Occasionally new discoveries are made which require a paradigm shift, or a new way of looking at the world. Such shifts are initially rejected by the masses but eventually are accepted. Viewing the world as round as opposed to flat is an example of a paradigm shift.
Reductionism (n), Reductionistic (adj)
1. breaking down [reducing] a complex system, such as a living organism, into its component parts in order to better understand how the parts work to gain a better understanding of how the system works. 2. the attempt to explain all biological processes in terms of chemical and physical processes
Aromatherapy
(n) treatment in which the subject is exposed to certain aromas or fragrances such as those released by diffusion of essential oils from herbs
Enzyme
(n) 1. a protein which makes possible or facilitates a chemical reaction under a given environmental condition. 2. a digestive enzyme, an enzyme secreted by the body which helps break down food substances into forms that can be absorbed and assimilated by the body. Digestive enzymes are secreted by the salivary glands (e.g., amylase or ptyalin which breaks down starches); by the stomach (e.g. pepsin which breaks down proteins); by the liver (e.g., bile which help break down fats by emulsifyinng them); and by the pancreas (e.g., amylase which breaks down starches and lipase which breaks down fats.) 3. a plant enzyme, an enzyme naturally contained in the plants that we eat—usually destroyed by cooking and food processing
Fiber
(n) the nondigestible parts of the plants that we eat, such as cellulose, also known as roughage. Fiber is an essential part of our diet.
Homeopathy
(n) [homeo-, like, similar + -path, disease] a system of treating disease founded by Dr. S.C.F. Hahnemann (1755-1843) in 1796 in Philadelphia based on the theory of "like cures like" which is also known as the "law of similars." This theory states that a substance that produces symptoms of a disease in healthy people when given in a large dose will cure the same symptoms when given in very minute (diluted) amounts.
Meridian Theraphy
(n) According to traditional Chinese medicine, vital energy or chi travels along pathways in the body known as meridians. Meridian Theapy refers to any technique, such as acupuncture or acupressure, aimed at restoring or optimizing health by unblocking or balancing the flow of this vital energy.
Phytonutrient
(n) [phyto-, plant + nutrient, to feed] any nutrient that is naturally found in plants—particularly those that have special health-enhancing benefits