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Herbal Actions Flashcards

1
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Induces abortion or miscarriage

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Abortifacient

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An herb that increases resistance and resilience to stress, enabling the body to avoid reaching collapse because it can adapt around the problem.

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Adaptogen

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An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity

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Alkalinizer

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Herbs that gradually restore proper functioning of the body, increasing health and vitality. Some support natural waste elimination via the kidneys, liver, lungs or skin. Others stimulate digestive function or are antimicrobial

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Alterative

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A substance that reduces the sensation of pain

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Analgesic

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Reduces sexual desire

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Anaphrodisiac

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Substance that soothes or relieves pain

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Anodyne

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An agent that combats anemia

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Antianemic

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An agent that combats arthritis

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Antiarthritic

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A substance that stops or checks the growth of bacteria

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Antibacterial

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A drug that kills microorganisms

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Antibiotic

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Helps the body remove excess mucous, whether in the sinus area or in other parts of the body

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Anticatarrhal

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13
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Agent that prevents blood from clotting

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Anticoagulant

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14
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Helps arrest or prevent convulsions

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Anticonvulsant

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15
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Helps alleviate depression

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Antidepressant

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16
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Efficacious against diarrhea

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Antidiarrheal

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17
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Helps alleviate depression

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Antidepressant

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18
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A chemical that blocks action of histamine

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Antihistamine

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19
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Soothes inflammations or reduces the inflammation of the tissue directly

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Anti-inflammatory

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20
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Prevents the formation of a calculus or stone

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Antilithic

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Help the body destroy or resist pathogenic microorganisms. They help the body strengthen its own resistance to infective organism and throw off the illness

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Antimicrobial

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22
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Relieves or reduces nerve pain

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Antineuralgic

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23
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A compound that prevents free radical or oxidative damage

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Antioxidant

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24
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Helps prevent and relieve rheumatism

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Antirheumatic

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25
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Destroys and prevents the development of microbes

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Antiseptic

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Substance that relieves smooth muscle spasms

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Antispasmodic

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27
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A substance that prevents or is effective against tumors

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Antitumor

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Substance that reduces coughing, especially one that affects activity in the brain’s cough center and depresses respiration

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Antitussive

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29
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Substance that inhibits the growth of a virus

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Antiviral

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30
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A mild laxative

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Aperient

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31
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Increases or stimulates sexual desire

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Aphrodisiac

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32
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Herbs that draw together or constrict body tissues and are effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions

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Astringent

33
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Substance that retards growth of bacteria

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Bacteriostat

34
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Plants rich in aromatic volatile oils that stimulate the digestive system to work properly and with ease, soothing the gut wall, reducing any inflammation, easing griping pains, and helping the removal of gas from the digestive tract.

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Carminative

35
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A compound that stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder

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Cholagogue

36
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Substance used to reduce nasal mucous production and swelling

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Decongestant

37
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An herb rich in mucilage that soothes and protects irritated or inflamed tissue

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Demulcent

38
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Corrects, masks, or removes unpleasant odors

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Deodorant

39
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Promotes perspiration, enabling the skin to eliminate waste from the body, thus helping the body ensure a clean and harmonious inner environment

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Diaphoretic

40
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Substance that promotes or aids the digestion of food

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Digestive

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Cleansing agent that destroys bacteria and other microorganisms, used on surfaces and surgical tools

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Disinfectant

42
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Increases the production and elimination of urine

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Diuretic

43
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Stimulates menstrual flow and activity

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Emmenagogue

44
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Soothes and softens external skin tissue

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Emollient

45
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A product or ingredient whose purpose is to remove unwanted tissue or waste products from the skin and other body surfaces

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Exfoliant

46
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Soothes bronchial spasm and loosens mucous secretions, helping dry, irritating coughs

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Expectorant

47
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Substance that relieves or reduces fever

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Febrifuge

48
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Increases secretion of milk

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Galactagogue

49
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A substance that checks bleeding

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Hemostatic

50
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A substance that causes a rise in blood pressure

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Hypertensive

51
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Plant remedy that lowers abnormally elevated blood pressure

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Hypotensive

52
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Substance hoped to strengthen the immune system and help the body fight off opportunistic infections or other diseases. Not necessarily used to stimulate the immune system

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Immunomodulator

53
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A plant that stimulates some aspect of immune system functioning

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Immunostimulant

54
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Stimulating bowel movements

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Laxative

55
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A greasy substance applied to reduce friction on a body surface

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Lubricant

56
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Pertaining to the lymph system

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Lymphatic

57
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A substance containing gelatinous constituents that are demulcent

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Mucilage

58
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Relaxants that ease anxiety and tension by soothing both the body and mind

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Nervine

59
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Medicine that relieves symptoms but does not cure disease

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Palliative

60
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Prevents and destroys parasites such as fleas and lice

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Parasiticide

61
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Aiding childbirth

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Parturient

62
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Herbs that strengthen the Respiratory Tract and Pulmonary System

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Pectoral

63
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Laxative or cathartic medication

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Purgative

64
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Cooling; reduces fever

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Refrigerant

65
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An agent that helps strengthen and revive the body systems

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Restorative

66
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Generating a localized increase in blood flow when applied to the skin, helping healing, cleansing, and nourishment. Often used to ease the pain and swelling of arthritic joints

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Rubefacient

67
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An agent that reduces functional activity; calming

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Sedative

68
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An agent that stimulates the secretion of saliva

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Sialagogue

69
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A substance that induces sleep

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Soporific

70
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An agent that quickens the physiological functions of the body

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Stimulant

71
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Digestive aid and tonic; improving the appetite

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Stomachic

72
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An astringent agent that stops or reduces external bleeding

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Styptic

73
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An agent that causes sweating

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Sudorific

74
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Affecting the entire body, not just one part

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Systemic

75
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Nurturing and enlivening

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Tonic

76
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An agent that causes the narrowing of blood vessels

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Vasoconstrictor

77
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A chemical agent that kills parasitic worms in the intestine

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Vermifuge

78
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A remedy that promotes wound healing, especially for skin lesions and stomach ulcers

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Vulnerary

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