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Abortifacient
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Induces abortion. (Indicates herbs which should be avoided during pregnancy as they may cause a miscarriage.)
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Active Principle
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The particular constituent of a herb which has been judged to be the most prominent pharmacological.
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Adaptogen
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A herb which improves adaptability. These herbs serve to enhance the innate healing capacity of the body, encouraging healing & recovery.
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Alterative
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A herb which alters the processes of metabolism.
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Analgesic
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Pain relieving.
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Anodyne
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Reduces pain and irritation, similar to an analgesic.
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Anthelmintic
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A herb which eliminates parasites from the intestinal system.
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Anti-emetic
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A herb which stops vomiting and allays nausea.
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Anti-infective
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Assists the body to withstand infection. These herbs help the body's own defences to control infection rather than direct killing of an infecting organism.
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Anti-inflammatory
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A herb which reduces inflammation.
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Antipyretic
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A herb which reduces fever.
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Antiseptic
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Herbs which have a direct killing action against bacteria and other micro-organisms.
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Antispasmodic
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Reduces spasm or tension.
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Antitussive
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A herb which soothes and relieves coughing.
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Aperient
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A laxative - promotes the natural movement of the bowels. (In contrast to a purgative which is an irritant & forcibly expels the contents of the bowels.)
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Astringent
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A herb which has binding properties on the mucous membranes. (eg. for diarrhoea.)
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Carminative
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A herb which eases griping pains and expels flatulance.
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Cardioactive
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Herbs having a notable effect on the heart.
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Cardiotonic
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Herbs having an action on the heart, but much gentler than cardioactive herbs.
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Cathartic
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A herb producing an active expulsion from the bowels.
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Cholagogue
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A herb which stimulates the flow of bile from the liver.
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Choleretic
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A herb which prevents excess bile.
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Demulcent
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Herbs which have a soothing effect on the membranes to which they are applied.
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Depurative
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A herb which has purifying or detoxifying abilities.
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Diaphoretic
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A herb which promotes sweating.
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Digestive
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A herb which aids digestion.
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Diuretic
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Promotes the production of urine.
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Elimination
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A herb which promotes the process of elimination by the body. (Urination, defecation, sweating, breathing.)
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Emetic
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A herb which induces vomiting.
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Emmenagogue
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A herb which produces menstruation.
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Expectorant
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A herb which encourages the lungs to expel any mucous or other matter, usually by coughing.
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Febrifuge
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A herb which reduces fever.
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Galactagogue
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A herb which promotes the flow of breastmilk.
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Haemostatic
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A herb which acts to control or stop the flow of blood.
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Hallucinogen
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A herb which produces visions or hallucinations.
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Irritant
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Causes irritation.
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Laxative
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Promotes bowel function.
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Nervine
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A herb which restores the nerves and relaxes the nervous system.
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Purgative
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A herb with a very drastic laxative action. (These remedies are not used in general modern naturopathic practice.)
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Relaxant
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Relaxes the body. This may be as a whole, or separate organs or systems.
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Rubefacient
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An agent which causes a local vasodilation when applied to the skin.
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Sedative
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A herb which calms the nervous system. It sedates the body.
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Stimulant
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A herb which stimulates some form of body function or a system of the body.
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Sodorific
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A herb which promotes sweating. (Alternative term for diaphoretic.)
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Tonic
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A strengthening and nourishing herb which gives the feeling of wellbeing.
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Vermifuge
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A herb which expels intestinal worms from the body.
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Vesicant
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A herb which will produce blistering when applied to the skin. (A technique no longer used.)
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Vulnerary
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A herb which is used for healing broken skin and other wounds.
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