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Adaptogen |
hypothalamus endocrine adrenal cortex Herbs which increase the body's resistance to biological, emotional, envirnomental or physical stressors and promote optimal physiological function |
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Adrenal Tonic/ Restorative |
Herbs which improve the tone, histology and function of the adrenal glands |
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Abortificant |
Herbs which terminate pregnancy or induce premature birth
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Acrid
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Herbs with a hot, bitter taste or causing heat and irritation when applied to the skin
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Adjuvant
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Herbs added to a mixture to aid the effects of the principal ingredient
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Alexipharmic
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Herbs that ward off disease or the effects of poison
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Alterative
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Herbs that gradually restore the proper function of the body, usually by improving nutrition and increasing health and vitality
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Analgesic
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Herbs that reduce or diminish pain.
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Anaphrodisiac
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Herbs that reduce sexual desire or ability
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Anesthetic
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Herbs that deaden sensation
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Anodyne
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Herbs which ease or mitigate pain
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Antacid
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Herbs that counteract or neutralise acidity in the gastrointestinal tract
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Anthelmintic
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Herbs which expel intestinal worms
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Antiallergenic
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Herbs that tone down allergic responses, often by stabilising mast cells
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Antiandrogenic
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Herbs that inhibit or modify the action for androgens (male sex hormones)
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Antianemic
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Herbs that prevent or correct anemia
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Antiarrrhythmic
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Herbs that prevent prevent or are effective against arrhythmias (variations from the normal rhythm or rate of the heart beat)
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Antiasthmatic
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Herbs that prevent or relieve asthma attacks
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Antibacterial
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Herbs that inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria
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Antibiblious
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Herbs which counteract bilousness or excess bile
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Antibiotic
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Herbs that destroy or arrest the growth of micro-organisms
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Anticariogenic
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Herbs which reduce the incidence of dental caries (tooth decay)
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Anticatarrhal
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Herbs which help the body remove excess catarrhal build ups from the sinus cavity area or other areas
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Anticoagulant
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Herbs that prevent clotting in a liquid, ie. blood
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Anticonvulsant
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Herbs which prevent or arrest siezures
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Antidepressant
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Herbs which alleviate depression
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Antidiabetic (Hypoglycemic)
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Herbs which alleviate diabetes or the symptoms of the disease
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Antidiarrheal
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Herbs which alleviate diarrhea
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Antidotal
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Herbs which act as an antidote; counteracting poison or anything noxious
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Antiecchymotic
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Herbs which prevent bruising
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Antiedematous
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Herbs which prevent or alleviate edea (fluid retention)
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Antiemetic
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Herbs which reduce the feeling of nausea and relieve or prevent vomiting
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Antifungal
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Herbs that destroy or inhibit the growth of fungi
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Antihemorrhagic
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Herbs which reduce or stop bleeding when taken internally
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Antihydrotic
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Herbs which reduce or supress excessive perspiration
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Antiinflammatory
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Herbs which help the body to combat inflammation. Demulcents and emollients can also act in the same way (see section).
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Antilithic
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Herbs that prevent the formation of stones or gravel in the urinary system, dissolve those already there and assist with their removal
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Antimicrobial
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Herbs which help the body to resist or destroy pathogenic micro-organisms
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Antioxidant:
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Herbs that protect against oxidation and free radical damage
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Antiparisitic
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Herbs that inhibit the activity of or kills parasites
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Antiperiodic
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Herbs which reduce fever
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Antiphlogigistic
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Herbs which reduce inflammation and pain
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Antiplatelet
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Herbs that reduce platelet aggregation
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Antiprostatoc
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Herbs which reduce symptoms from the prostate gland
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Antiprotozoal
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Herbs which kill or inhibit the growth or activity of protozoa
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Antipsoriatic
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Herbs that relieve the symptoms of psoriasis
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Antiputrid
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Herbs used in states of decay or putrefaction
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Antipyretic
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Herbs which alleviate fever
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Antirheumatic
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Herbs which relieve rheumatism
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Antiscorbutic
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AntiscorbuticHerbs that prevent scurvy
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Antiscrofulous
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Herbs which counteract scrofula
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Antiseptic
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Herbs which prevent putrefaction or infection
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Antispasmodic
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Herbs that can prevent or ease spasms or cramps in the body
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Antithyroid
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Herbs which reduce the activity of the thyroid gland
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Antitissuive
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Herbs that relieve amount or severity of coughing
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Antitumor:
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Herbs which have action against malignant tumor
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Antiulcer
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Herbs that relieve ulceration
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Antiviral
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Herbs that kill or inhibit the growth of viruses
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Anxiolytic
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Herbs that alleviate anxiety
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Aperient
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Herbs that promote a mild movement of the bowels
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Aphrodisiac
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Herbs which stimulate the sexual organs and excite sexual desire
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Appetising
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Herbs that increase the appetite
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Aromatic
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Herbs with an agreeable odour and stimulating qualities
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Astringent
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Herbs which contract tissue by precipitating proteins and can thus reduce secretions and discharges. They contain Tannins
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Attenuant
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Herbs which attenuate (dilute) humours and secretions
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Balsam
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A resinous substance obtained from the exudations of vaious trees and used in medicinal preparations
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Bitter
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Herbs that taste bitter act as stimulating tonics for the digestive system through a reflex via the taste buds
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Bladder Tonic
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Herbs that improve the tone and function of the bladder
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Bradycardic
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Herbs which act against abnormal slowness of the heartbeat
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Bronchospasmolytic
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Herbs which reduce spasm in the lower respiratory tract
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Calmative
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Herbs that have a mild sedating or tranquilising effect
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Cancer Preventative
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Herbs which prevent the incidence of cancer
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Cardiac
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Herbs that have an effect on the heart
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Cardioprotective
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Herbs which protect cardiac tissue against hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) and decrease the risk of heart damage
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Cardiotonic
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Herbs that improve the force of contraction of the heart Carminative: Herbs that by their action stimulate peristalsis, relax the stomach and thereby help expel gas from the intestines
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Carminative
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Herbs which prevent the production and facilitate the expulsion of gas in the gastrointestinal tract
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Cathartic
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Herbs which produce an evacuation of the bowels; laxitive
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Caustic
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Corrosive herbs that are capable of burning away tissues
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Cephalic
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Herbs which act remedially on the head for headache
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Cholagouge
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Herbs that stimulate the release and secretion of bile from the gall bladder into the intestines. They have a laxative effect |
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Choleretic
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Herbs which prevent excess bile
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Circulatory Stimulant
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Herbs which improve blood flow through body tissues
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Coagulant
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Herbs that induce clotting in a liquid ie. blood
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Cognition Enhancing
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Herbs which facilitate learning or memory
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Collagen Stabilising
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Herbs that stabilise collagen and thereby improves connective tissue tone
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Cordial
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Herbs beneficial to the heart
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Corrective
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Herbs which assist in restoring the body to a healthy state
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Counterirritant:
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Herbs which produce irritation in one part of the body to counteract irritation or inflammation in another part
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Culinary
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Herbs used in cooking
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Demulcent
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Herbs usually rich in mucilage which can soothe and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissue particularly mucous membrane
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Deobstruent
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Herbs which clear away obstructions by opening the natural passages or the body
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Depressant
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Herbs that lessen nervous or functional activity; the opposite of a stimulant
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Depurative
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Herbs used to purify the blood
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Dermatic
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Herbs with an action upon the skin
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Detergent
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Cleansing herbs
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Detersive
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A herb which has the power of cleansing ulcers or carrying off foul matter
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Diaphoretic
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Herbs that aid the skin in the elimination of toxins and promote perspiration
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Digestive Stimulant
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Herbs which stimulate the function of the gastrointestinal organs involved in digestion
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Discutient
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Herbs which increase the tone of the stomach and aid digestion
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Disinfectant
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Herbs which cleanse infections by destroying or inhibiting the activity of disease-producing micro-organisms
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Diuretic
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Herbs that increase and assist with elimination of urine
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Dopamine Agonist
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Herbs that bind to and activate dopamine receptors
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Ecbolic
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Herbs which aid childbirth by increasing uterine contractions
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Eccoprotic
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Herbs with a gentle purgative action
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Emetic
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Herbs that induce vomiting
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Emmenagogue
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Herbs that stimulate and normalise menstrual flow. This term can also include herbs that act as tonics on the female reproductive system
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Emollient
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Herbs which soften, soothe and protect the skin. They act externally as demulcents do internally
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Errhine:
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Herbs that promote sneezing and nasal discharge
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Estrogen Modulating
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Herbs which act by subtle mechanisms to promote estrogen production and effects in the body
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Euphoriant/ Euphorigen
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Herbs that induce an abnormal sense of vigour and buoyancy
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Exanthematous
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Herbs related to skin diseases or eruptions
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Excipient
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Herbs employed as a medium for the administration of medicine
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Expectorant
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Herbs which assist the body to remove excess mucus from the respiratory system
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Februfuge
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Herbs that reduce or eliminate fevers
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Female Tonic
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Herbs that improve the tone, vigor and function of the female reproductive system
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Galactogogue
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Herbs that help stimulate and increase milk flow
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Gastric Stimulant
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Herbs that stimulate the function of the stomach
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Haemostatic
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Herbs which stop bleeding
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Hallucinogen
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Herbs which induce hallucinations
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Hepatic
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Herbs which aid, tone and strengthen the Liver, and increase the flow of bile
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Hepatoprotective
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Herbs that protect the hepatocytes (liver cells) against toxic damage
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Hepatotrophorestorative
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Herbs used to restore the integrity of liver tissue
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Hydragogue
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Herbs that cause a watery discharge
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Hypertensive:
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Herbs used in increased blood pressure
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Hypnotic
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Herbs which promote sleep
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Hypocholesterolemic
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Herbs that reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood
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Hypoglycemic
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Herbs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood
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Hypolipidemic
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Herbs that reduce the lipid level (cholesterol and triglycerides) of the blood
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Hypotensive
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Herbs which reduce blood pressure
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Immune Depressant
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A Herb that reduces immune function and is used particularly when part of the immune system is overactive
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Immune Enhancing
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A Herb that enhances immune function
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Immune Modulating
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A Herb that modulates and balances the activity of the immune system
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Insecticidal
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A Herb which kills insects
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Irritant
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A Herb which causes pain or heat
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Laxative
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A Herb that promote bowel movement and offer relief from constipation
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Liniment
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A medicine acting as an embrocation (lotion)
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Lithontriptic / Anti Lithic
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A Herb having the power of crushing a calculus (abnormal concretion usually in the form of mineral salts) within the bladder
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Local Anesthetic
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A substance that removes sensation or pain when applied locally
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Lymphatic
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A Herb that assists detoxification by its effect on lymphatic tissue and often also improves immune function
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Male Tonic
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A Herb that improves the tone, vigour and function of the male reproductive system
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Maturative
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A Herb which promotes suppuration (pus)
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Mucilaginous
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A herb that is characterised by a gummy or gelatinous consistency
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Mucolytic
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A Herb that helps break up and disperse sticky mucus in the respiratory tract
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Mucoprotective
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A Herb that protects the mucous membranes, especially in the context of the gastric lining
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Mucous Membrane Tonic
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A Herb that improves the tone, vigour, and function of the mucous membranes (particularly of the respiratory tract)
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Mucous Membrane Trophorestorative
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A Herb that restores the integrity of the mucous membranes (e.g. in the respiratory and digestive tracts)
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Mydriatic
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A Herb which dilates the pupil of the eye
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Myotic
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A Herb causing an unnatural contraction of the pupil of the eye
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Narcotic
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A Herb which relieves pain and induces sleep when used in medicinal doses; in large doses narcotics produce convulsions, coma or death
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Nauseant
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A Herb that produces an inclination to vomit
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Nephritic
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A Herb applicable to diseases of the kidney
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Nervine
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Herbs that have a beneficial effect, either calming, soothing or strengthening on the nervous system.
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Neuroprotective
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A Herb that helps prevent damage to the brain or spinal cord from ischemia, stroke, convulsions or trauma.
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Nootropic
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See Cognition enhancing
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Nutritive
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A Herb that nourishes the body.
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Odontalgic
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A Herb used in a toothache
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Ophthalmic
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A Herb used on inflammation of the eye or its appendages
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Orexigenic
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A substance that stimulates the appetite
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Ovarian Tonic
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A Herb used to enhance the tone, vigour and function of the ovaries
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Oxytocic
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Herbs that stimulate contractions of the Uterus.
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Parasiticide
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A Herb, which kills parasites
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Parturient
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A Herb that induces labour and assists in the efficient delivery of the foetus and the placenta
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Partus Preparator
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A Herb taken in preparation for labour and childbirth (treatment usually begins in the second trimester)
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Pectoral
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PectoralHerbs that strengthen and heal the respiratory system .
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Peripheral Vasodilator
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A Herb that dilated or widens the peripheral blood vessels and thereby improves circulation to the peripheral tissues and may assist in reducing blood pressure
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Poison
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A Herb that has a harmful or destructive effect when in contact with living tissue
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Progestrogenic
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A Herb that promotes the effect or production of progesterone
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Prolactin Inhibitor
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A Herb which inhibits the secretion of prolactin
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Protozoicidal
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A Herb which kills protozoa e.g. amoebae
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Pulmonary
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PulmonaryA Herb to strengthen the lungs
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Pungent
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A hot-tasting Herb that acts on a common group of nerve cell receptors having the effect of warming the body and improving digestion and circulation
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Purgative
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A Herb which purges the body by emesis or via the bowels
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Refrigerant
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Herbs that are cooling and /or relieve thirst .
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Resolutive
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A Herb which resolves
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Restorative
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A Herb that restores consciousness or normal physiological activity
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Rubefacient
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Herbs that cause redness of the skin when applied topically which help to increase Blood flow and Circulation.
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Sedative
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Herbs that calm the nervous system, reduce stress and nervousness.
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Sexual Tonic
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A Herb that improves the tone, vigour and function of the sexual organs
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Sialogogue
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A Herb that increases the secretion of the salivary glands
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Skeletal Muscle Tonic
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A Herb that relaxes skeletal muscle tone
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Soporific
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A Herb, which induces sleep
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Spasmolytic
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A Herb that reduces or relieves smooth muscle spasm
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Specific
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A Herb that cures or alleviates a particular condition or disease
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Sternatatory
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A Herb which provokes sneezing
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Stimulant
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Herbs that excite or quicken the activity of the physiological process .
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Stomachic
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A herb that strengthens, stimulates the stomach
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Stupefying
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A Herb which deprives of sensibility
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Styptic
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A Herb that stops bleeding when applied locally
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Sudorific
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A Herb, which produces sweating
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Taeniacide
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A Herb that kills tape worms
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Thymoleptic
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A Herb that elevates mood
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Thyroid Stimulant
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A Herb that enhances the activity of the thyroid gland
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Tissue Perfusion Enhancing
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Tissue Perfusion EnhancingA Herb that enhances the flow of nutrients into a tissue
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Tonic
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Herbs that strengthen and enliven specific organs or the whole body.
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Toxic
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A Herb of a stimulating, narcotic or anaesthetic nature
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Trophorestorative
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A Herb that has a healing and restorative action on a specific organ or tissue
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TSH Antagonist
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A Herb that blocks the activity of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
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Urinary Antiseptic
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A Herb that inhibits the growth or destroys microorganisms within the urinary tract
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Urinary Demulcent
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A Herb that has a soothing effect on mucous membranes of the urinary tract
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Uterine Sedative
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A Herb that reduces the activity of the uterus
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Uterine Tonic
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A Herb that increases the tone of the uterine muscle
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Vasoconstrictor
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A Herb that constricts or narrows the blood vessel
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Vasodilator
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A Herb that dilates or widens the blood vessels
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Vasoprotective
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A Herb that protects the integrity of the blood vessels
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Venotonic
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A Herb that improves the tones and function of the veins
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Vermicide
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A Herb that destroys intestinal worms
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Vermifuge
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A Herb that expels intestinal worms
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Vesicant
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A Herb that produces blisters
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Vulnerary
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Herbs that are applied externally to help heal wounds and cuts.
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Weight Reducing
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A Herb that assists in the reduction of body weight
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