Herbal Actions

Question 1

Adaptogen

Answer 1

• Aids body through non-spesfic boost in resistance to external stressors
• Supports body’s ability to adapt and change
• May mutate or modulate Immunity

Question 2

Alterative

Answer 2

• Generally works to tonify systems of the body involved in nutrient assimilation and Waste removal
• can spesfically promote the elimonation of waste through kidneys, liver, colon, skin or lungs.

Question 3

Analgesic

Answer 3

• Diminish pain without inducing unconsiousness

Question 4

Anticatarrhal

Answer 4

• Thin and promote flow of mucus/phlegm

Question 5

What are the 3 subcategories of Anti-microbial?

Answer 5

• Antifungal
• Antiviral
• Antifungal

Question 6

Antioxidant

Answer 6

Prevents damage to body from
free radials

Question 7

What are Free Radicals?

Answer 7

Molecules that cause damage to cells, formed when body is exposed to toxins, waste from metabolism, or ultra violet radiation

Question 8

Astringent

Answer 8

• Causes tissues to contract

typically due to tannin content

Question 9

Bitter

Answer 9

• has bitter taste
• Stimulates release of digestive secretions through taste bud reflexes

Question 10

Carminative

Answer 10

• aids body in expelling gas
• eases bowl griping
• soothes intestinal discomfort

usually high in aromative oils

Question 11

Demulcent

Answer 11

• Soothes and protects irritated, damaged, inflamed tissues

usually slimey or gooey

Question 12

Diaphoretic

Answer 12

• When taken hot induces perspiration

Question 13

Diuretic

Answer 13

• Increases flow of urine

Question 14

Emmenagogue

Answer 14

• encourages menstration by stimulating menses and Increasing flow

AVOID IN PREGANCY

Question 15

Expectorant

Answer 15

• Helps expell excess or stuck mucus from respitory system

Question 16

Hepatic

Answer 16

• supports Liver function in a range of ways
• often further classified by spesific effects on liver

Question 17

Nervine

Answer 17

• nourishing, calming or stimulating affect on nervous system

Question 18

Tonic

Answer 18

• Strengthens the body through general fortifying effect or spesific affinities for certain organs

Question 19

Antispasmodic

Answer 19

can prevent or ease spasms or cramps in the muscles of the body

Question 20

Anti-emetic

Answer 20

educe feelings of nausea and can help to relieve or prevent vomiting.

Question 21

Anti-lithic

Answer 21

prevent the formation of stones in the urinary system and can help remove those which are already formed.

Question 22

Aperient

Answer 22

• a mild and gentle form of laxative
• primarily stimulate the appetite
• Without stimulating the bowels directly

Question 23

Aromatic

Answer 23

oil-based aroma can stimulate the relax the body via the digestive and/or nervous systems

Question 24

Cholagouge

Answer 24

• stimulating the flow of bile from the liver

Question 25

Choleretic

Answer 25

• increase the volume of bile produced by the liver

Question 26

Emetic

Answer 26

• will induce vomiting

Question 27

Emoillient

Answer 27

soften, soothe and protect the skin

Question 28

Febrifuge

Answer 28

• reduces fevers

Question 29

Galactagogue

Answer 29

• increases the flow of breast milk in lactating people

Question 30

Laxative

Answer 30

• Stimulate bowels to prmote bowel movements

Question 31

Rubefacient

Answer 31

• applied to skin
• cause a gentle and localized increase in surface blood flow

Question 32

Sedative

or nervine relaxant

Answer 32

• calm the nervous system and can reduce stress and nervousness throughout the body.

Question 33

Trophorestorative

Answer 33

• nourishes and restores balance to the body
• usually has an affinity to an organ or organ system

Question 34

Vulerary

Answer 34

• bring about healing in wounds and inflammation