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What are Herbal Actions?

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Herbal Actions are the effect Herbs have on the body

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What is an Adaptogen?

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Herbs that help the body adapt to more efficiently to stress in the environment, by maintaining homeostasis through stressful shifts. The improve resistance and recovery from stressors.

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Are Adaptogens Safe?

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Adaptogens are generally safe?

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What organs to Adaptogens work on?

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have non-specific activity (instead of affecting one area of the body, they have a general effect on increasing the resistance to stressors on the body as a whole)

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When are Adaptogens indicated?

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During times of increased stress, stressful changes and while recovering from stress

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name 3 Adaptogenic herbs

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root
Asian Ginseng (Pinax ginseng) root
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root

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What action do these herbs have in common?

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root
Asian Ginseng (Pinax ginseng) root
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root

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Adaptogen

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Name the Action:

Herbs that help the body adapt to more efficiently to stress in the environment, by maintaining homeostasis through stressful shifts. The improve resistance and recovery from stressors.

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Adaptogen

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What is an Alterative?

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herbs that work on a general level to tonify the systems, of the body involved in nutrient assimilation and waste removal. They may specifically promote the elimination of waste through the kidneys, liver, colon, skin, or lungs.

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What are some specific indications for Alteratives?

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Alteratives are indicated when the body needs to detox.

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What is the action:

herbs that work on a general level to tonify the systems, of the body involved in nutrient assimilation and waste removal. They may specifically promote the elimination of waste through the kidneys, liver, colon, skin, or lungs.

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Alterative

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What organs to Alteratives work on?

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Alterativess are generally non-specific, but some may have a specific channel for elimination like the kidneys, lungs, skin or colon

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Name 3 Alterative herbs

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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) root and leaf
Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf
Yellow dock (Rumex crispus) root
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What are Analgesic/Anodyne herbs?

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Analgesic herbs, also known as anodynes, reduce the
sensation of pain perceived by the brain(nociception) or reduce the inflammation that causes pain. analgesic/anodyne herbs can be used internally or externally.

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What is the herbal action?

herbs that reduce the sensation of pain perceived by the brain(nociception) or reduce the inflammation that causes pain. Can be used internally or externally.

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Analgesic/Anodyne

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When are Analgesic/Anodyne herbs indicated?

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Anytime a person suffers from pain or inflamation

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What organs do Analgesic herbs act on?

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taken internally they act on they can act on the nervous system to reduce the sensation of pain and generally reduce inflamation.

Applied topically they act to reduce inflammation and pain locally at the site of application

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Name three Analgesic/Anodyne herbs

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clove (Syzygium aromaticum) bud
ginger (Zingiber officinale) root
catnip (Nepeta cataria) aerial part

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What are Antibacterial herbs?

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Antibacterial herbs aid the body in

destroying bacteria.

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herbs that aid the body in

destroying microbes.

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Antibacterial

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Name 3 herbs that are antibacterial

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goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) root,
hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) aerial parts,
spilanthes (Acmella oleracea) whole plant,
yarrow (Achillea millefolium) aerial parts

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When are antibacterial herbs indicated?

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For bacterial infections.

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What are Anticatarrhal herbs?

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Anticatarrhal herbs help the body remove excess

mucus, especially from the sinuses.

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What is this herb’s actions?

herbs that help the body remove excess
mucus, especially from the sinuses.

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Anticatarrhal

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What organs do anticatarrhals act on?
lungs and sinuses
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Name 3 herbs that are Anticatarrhals
``` black pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit, catnip (Nepeta cataria) aerial parts, ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome, goldenrod (Solidago spp.) aerial parts, red clover (Trifolium pratense) aerial parts, sage (Salvia officinalis) aerial parts, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) aerial parts ```
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What are antifungal herbs?
Antifungal herbs aid the body in | destroying fungi.
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What are the Action of these herbs? herbs that aid the body in destroying fungi.
Antifungal herbs aid the body in | destroying fungi.
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Name 3 herbs that are antifungal
calendula (Calendula officinalis) flower, cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) seed, spilanthes (Acmella oleracea) whole plant, wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) aerial parts
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What action do these herbs have in common? calendula (Calendula officinalis) flower, cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) seed, spilanthes (Acmella oleracea) whole plant, wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) aerial parts
Antifungal
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What are anti-inflammatory herbs?
Herbs that support the efficiency of the bodies inflammatory response
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Which organs do anti-inflammatory herbs act on?
Some anti-inflammatory herbs have a local effect like mucilaginous herbs that soothes inflammation of the surface mucous membranes Others, like willow, work directly on the certain receptor sites in the body to inhibit the production of inflammatory molecules
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Name 3 Anti-inflammatory herbs
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flower Ginger (Zingeber officianale) rhizome Turmeric (Circuma longa) rhizome
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Which class of herbs are these: Herbs that support the efficiency of the bodies inflammatory response
Anti-inflammatory
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Which class of Actions do the following herbs belong to?: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flower Ginger (Zingeber officianale) rhizome Turmeric (Circuma longa) rhizome Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) root
Anti-inflammatory
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What are Anti-microbial herbs?
Aids the body in destroying pathogens such as Fungi, Bacteria, and Viruses.
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Which organs to Anti-microbial herbs act on?
Unless applied locally, they are general in their action
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Which herbs are Anti-microbial?
Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) aerial parts Sage (Salvia Officinalis) aerial parts Bee balm (Monarda spp.) aerial parts
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What are Antioxidant herbs?
Herbs that inhibit oxidative damage to cells by scavaging the free radicals produced by metabolic waste
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Which class of herbs are these? Herbs that inhibit oxidative damage to cells by scavaging the free radicals produced by metabolic waste
Antioxidant
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Which herbs are antioxidants?
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome Ginger (Zingeber officianale) rhizome Ginko (Gingkgo biloba) leaf
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What are antispasmodic herbs?
Herbs that relax the autonomic nervous system, reducing spasms in both the skeletal and smooth muscle systems, without causing drowsiness
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Name 3 antispasmodic herbs
chamomile (maticaria chammmilla) flower lemon balm (Melissa officinallis) aerial parts peppermint (Mentha x peperita) leaf Lavender (lavandula spp) bud
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Which organs do antispasmodics act on?
the autonomic nervous system, muscular system (both smooth and skeletal)
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What are antiviral herbs?
Herbs that aid the body in destroying viruses
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Name 3 antiviral herbs
elder (Sambucus nigra) berry lemon balm (Mellissa Officinalis) aerial parts st.johns wort (Hypericum perforatum) aerial parts
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What are Anxiolytic herbs?
Herbs that reduce anxiety, by acting on the nervous system and neurotransmitters
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Name 3 Anxiolytic herbs?
Kava (Piper methysticum) root Skulcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) aerial parts Valerian (valeriana officinallis) root st.johns wort (hypericum perforatum) aerial part
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What are Aromatic herbs?
Herbs that contain volatile oils that act on the nervous and digestive system, by stimulating or relaxing the body
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Name 3 Aromatic herbs?
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) leaf Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis) aerial parts Sage (Salvia officinalis) aerial parts
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What are bitter herbs?
Herbs that taste bitter. Bitter herbs, though a reflex action, has a direct effect on the nervous and digestive system, they activate the parasympathetic nervous system and stimulate the secretion of digestive fluids.
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Name 3 bitter herbs
``` Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) root Burdock (Artium lappa) root yellow dock (Rumex crispus) root ```
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What are carminative herbs?
Herbs that eases digestion, by soothing the wall of the digestive tract, easing cramps and expelling gas
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Name 3 carminative herbs?
cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) seeds chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flower peppermint (Mentha x piperita) leaf
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What are cholagogue herbs?
Herbs that stimulate the flow of bile into the duodenum
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What are choleretic herbs?
Herbs that stimulate the production of bile by the liver
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Name 3 cholagogue herbs?
artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf, gentian (Gentiana lutea) root lavender (Lavendula spp.) aerial parts
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Name 3 choleretic herbs
artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf, dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) root, gentian (Gentiana lutea) root
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What are cirulatory stimulant herbs?
Herbs that increase the flow of blood throughout the body and increase tissue perfusion.
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Name 3 circulatory stimulant herbs?
cayene pepper (Capsicum annuum) fruit cinnimon (Cinnamomum spp) bark ginger (Zingeber offininale) rhizome
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What are Demulcent/Emollient herbs
Demulcent herbs sooths and protects irritated internal tissue. Emollient herbs sooths and protects irritated external tissue. These herbs conain mucolaginous substances that coats the tissue.
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Name 3 Emulcent/Emollient herbs
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) root Marshmallow (Altheae offininallis) root Chia (Salvia hispanica) seeds
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What are diaphorectic herbs?
promote the elimination of waste through the pores of the skin, via perspiration. They also help break fevers
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Name 3 diaphoretic herbs
catnip (Nepeta cataria) aerial parts, ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome, peppermint (Mentha x piperita) leaf
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What are diuretic herbs?
Herbs that increase the flow of urine
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Name 3 diuretic herbs
dandilion (Taraxacum officinale) leaf corn (Zea mays) silk nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf
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What are Emmenagogue Herbs?
Herbs that impact the mestrual process by stimulating and regulating the menstrual flow and balancing hormones, often through their actions on the liver.
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Name 3 Emmenagogue herbs
motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) aerial parts mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) aerial parts rosemary (Rosemarinus officinallis) aerial parts parseley (Petroselinum crispum) root
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What are expectorant herbs?
Herbs that aid in the removal of mucous from the lungs and sooth bronchial spasms.
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When are expectorants indicated?
For dry, irritating and non-productive coughs
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Name 3 expectorant herbs
thyme (Thymus vulgaris) aerial parts orange (Citrus sinensis) peel elecampane (Inula helenium) root
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What are galactogogue herbs?
Herbs that increase the production of breast milk
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Name 3 galactogogue herbs
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed Milk thissle (Silybum marianum) seed Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf
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What are Hypocholesterolemic herbs?
Herbs that help to decrease the levels of cholesterol in the blood
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Name 3 Hypocholesterolemic herbs
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom
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what are hypoglycemic herbs?
Herbs that lower blood glucose levels
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Name three hypoglycemic herbs
cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp) bark bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) leaf tulsi(Ocimum tenuiflorum) aerial parts
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What are hypotensive herbs?
Herbs that help to lower blood pressure by either, dilating blood vessels, decreasing blood volume, reducing oxidative stress, acting on hormones
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Name 3 hypotensive herbs
Garlic (Allium sativum) bulb passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) aerial parts valerian (valeriana officinallis) root
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What are immune stimulant herbs?
Herbs that stimulate the immune system by inducing or increasing the activity of one or more of its components. Furthermore, the innate immune response triggers the adaptive immune response, resulting in enduring protection
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When are immune stimulating herbs indicated?
at the onset of the flu or a cold, or during high exposure to viruses, like during flu season
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Name 3 immune stimulating herbs?
boneset (Eupatorium Perfoliatum) aerial parts Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) root Usnea (Usnea spp.) lichen
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What are immunomodulant herbs?
Herbs that change the immune response (as by the stimulation of antibody formation or the inhibition of white blood cell activity)
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Name 3 immunomodulating herbs?
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) mushroom astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) root
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What are laxative herbs?
Herbs that stimulate the movement of the bowel.
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What is an aperient?
A mild laxative
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Name 3 laxative herbs
dandilion (Taraxacum officinale) root Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) leaf Yellow dock (Rumex crispus) root
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What are lymphatic/lymphagogue herbs?
Herbs that aid in the flow of lympht through the lymphatic system
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Name 3 lymphatic herbs
burdock (Arctium lappa) root calendual (Calendula officinalis) flower cleavers (Galium apparine) leaf
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What are Nervine herbs?
Herbs that calms the nervous system. They can be both relaxing and tonifying.
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Name 3 nervine herbs
``` lavender (lavendula spp.) bud lemon balm (Melissa offinicinalis) aerial parts passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) aerial parts ```
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What are orexigenic herbs?
Herbs that stimulate the appetite
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Name 3 orexigenic herbs
angelica (Angelica spp.) root, orange (Citrus spp.) peel, wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) aerial parts
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What are styptic herbs?
Herbs that helps to stop bleeding
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Name 3 styptic herbs
lady’s mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) aerial parts, raspberry (Rubus spp.) leaf, shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) aerial parts, usnea (Usnea spp.) lichen, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) aerial parts
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What are tropho-restoritive herbs?
Herbs that nourish and build tissue, often has an affinity for a specific tissue.
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Name 3 Vunerary herbs
calendula (Calendula officinalis) flower, comfrey (Symphytum officinale) root, lavender (Lavandula spp.) bud, plantain (Plantago spp.) leaf, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) aerial parts
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What are Vulnerary herbs?
Herbs that promote wound healing
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Name 3 Vulnerary herbs
calendula (Calendula officinalis) flower, comfrey (Symphytum officinale) root, lavender (Lavandula spp.) bud, plantain (Plantago spp.) leaf, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) aerial parts
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What are rubefacient herbs?
Herbs that brings blood supply to the skin, easing inflammation and congestion
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Name 3 Rubefacient herbs
peppermint (Mentha x Piperita) leaf cayenne (Capsicum Annuum) fruit rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) aerial parts ginger (Zingiber Officinalis) rhizome
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What are sedative herbs?
Herbs that calm and induce sleep
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Name 3 sedatives
California poppy (Eschscholzia Californica) whole Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) aerial parts velarian (Velariana officinallis) root hops (humulus lupulus) strobiles
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What are Sialogogue herbs?
Herbs that stimulate the production and flow of saliva
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Name 3 sialogogue herbs
black pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit ginger (Zingiber Officinalis) rhizome cayenne (Capsicum Annuum) fruit
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What are Vasodilatory herbs?
Herbs that dilate the blood vessels, improving circulation to the periphery, reducing blood pressure
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Name 3 Vasodilatory herbs
ginger (Zingiber Officinalis) rhizome cayenne (Capsicum Annuum) fruit Garlic (Allium sativum) bulb

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