Herbal actions

Question 1

What does Trophorestoratives mean?

Answer 1

Restoring the function of the organ

Question 2

Herbs for the Hepatic?

Answer 2

Liver

Question 3

Herbs for the cardio tonic

Answer 3

Strengthen tone heart

Question 4

Herbs for nervine

Answer 4

Relax the nerves

Question 5

Herbs for pectoral

Answer 5

Chest

Question 6

Herbs for nootropic

Answer 6

Cognitive function

Question 7

What do function specific herbs do?

Answer 7

Promotes physiological responses such as sweating, urination.

Question 8

What is the difference between diuretic and a diaphoretic?

Answer 8

Urination and sweating

Question 9

Function: Emmenoguge

Answer 9

Promotes menstruation

Question 10

Function: bitter tonic

Answer 10

Promotes digestives secretions

Question 11

What do herbs with a general action do?

Answer 11

Have a general action on tissues no matter what type e.g: demulcant , astringent, alterative

Question 12

What is the definition of adaptogen

Answer 12

Helps the body adapt to stress

Question 13

Definition of alterative

Answer 13

Blood and lymph cleanser

Question 14

What is the definition of an Analgesic

Answer 14

Relieves pain

Question 15

Definition of cathartic herb

Answer 15

Promotes elimination

Question 16

Definition of tonic herb

Answer 16

Inserts vigor and vitality