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Abortifacient

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Induces abortion or miscarriage

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Adaptogen

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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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Alkalinizer

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An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity

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Alterative

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

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Analgesic

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A substance that reduces the sensation of pain

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Anaphrodisiac

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Reduces sexual desire

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Anodyne

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Substance that soothes or relieves pain

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Antianemic

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Combats anemia

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Antiarthritic

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Combats arthritis

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Antibacterial

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A substance that stops or checks the growth of bacteria

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Antibiotic

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A drug that kills microorganisms

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Anticatarrhal

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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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Anticoagulant

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Agent that prevents blood from clotting

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Anticonvulsant

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Helps arrest or prevent convulsions

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Antidepressant

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Helps alleviate depression

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Antidiarrheal

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Efficacious against diarrhea

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Antihistamine

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A chemical that blocks action of histamine

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Anti-inflammatory

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Soothes inflammations or reduces the inflammation of the tissue directly

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Antilithic

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Prevents the formation of a calculus or stone

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Antimicrobial

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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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Antineoplastic

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Acting to prevent, inhibit or halt the development of a neoplasm (a tumor)

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Antineuralgic

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Relieves or reduces nerve pain

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Antioxidant

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A compound that prevents free radical or oxidative damage

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Antirheumatic

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Helps prevent and relieve rheumatism

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Antiseptic
Destroys and prevents the development of microbes
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Antispasmodic
Substance that relieves smooth muscle spasms
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Antithrombotic
Reduces the formation of blood clots (thrombi)
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Antitumor
A substance that prevents or is effective against tumors
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Antitussive
Substance that reduces coughing, especially one that affects activity in the brain’s cough center and depresses respiration
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Antiviral
Substance that inhibits the growth of a virus
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Aperient
A mild laxative
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Aphrodisiac
Increases or stimulates sexual desire
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Aromatic
These herbs have a strong and often pleasant odor. This oil-based aroma can stimulate relax the body via the digestive and/or nervous systems, and are the basis for much of aromatherapy
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Astringent
Herbs that draw together or constrict body tissues and are effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions
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Bacteriostat
Substance that retards growth of bacteria
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Bitter
Not an herbal action, but a taste that indicates that this herb stimulates the production of secretions in the digestive system
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Cathartic
An agent that empties the bowel; evokes intestinal evacuation
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Carminative
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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Cholagogue
A compound that stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder
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Decongestant
Substance used to reduce nasal mucous production and swelling
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Demulcent
An herb rich in mucilage that soothes and protects irritated or inflamed tissue
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Deodorant
Corrects, masks, or removes unpleasant odors
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Diaphoretic
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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Digestive
Substance that promotes or aids the digestion of food
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Disinfectant
Cleansing agent that destroys bacteria and other microorganisms, used on surfaces and surgical tools
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Diuretic
Increases the production and elimination of urine
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Emetic
A substance that causes vomiting
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Emmenagogue
Stimulates menstrual flow and activity
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Emollient
Soothes and softens external skin tissue
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Exfoliant
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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Expectorant
Soothes bronchial spasm and loosens mucous secretions, helping dry, irritating coughs
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Febrifuge
Substance that relieves or reduces fever
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Galactagogue
Increases secretion of milk
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Hemostatic
A substance that checks bleeding
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Hypertensive
A substance that causes a rise in blood pressure
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Hypotensive
Plant remedy that lowers abnormally elevated blood pressure
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Immunomodulator
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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Immunostimulant
A plant that stimulates some aspect of immune system functioning
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Laxative
Stimulating bowel movements
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Lubricant
A greasy substance applied to reduce friction on a body surface
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Lymphatic
Pertaining to the lymph system
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Mucilage
A substance containing gelatinous constituents that are demulcent
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Nervine
Relaxants that ease anxiety and tension by soothing both the body and mind
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Nootropic
Used to enhance memory or other cognitive functions
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Nutritive
provides nourishment; nutritious
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Palliative
Medicine that relieves symptoms but does not cure disease
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Parasiticide
Prevents and destroys parasites such as fleas and lice
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Parturient
Aiding childbirth
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Pectoral
Herbs that strengthen the Respiratory Tract and Pulmonary System
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Purgative
Laxative or cathartic medication
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Refrigerant
Cooling; reduces fever
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Relaxant
A substance used to promote relaxation or reduce tension
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Restorative
An agent that helps strengthen and revive the body systems
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Rubefacient
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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Sedative
An agent that reduces functional activity; calming
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Sialagogue
An agent that stimulates the secretion of saliva
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Soporific
A substance that induces sleep
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Stimulant
An agent that quickens the physiological functions of the body
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Stomachic
Digestive aid and tonic; improving the appetite
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Styptic
An astringent agent that stops or reduces external bleeding
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Sudorific
An agent that causes sweating
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Systemic
Affecting the entire body, not just one part
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Tonic
Nurturing and enlivening
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Trophorestorative
Nourishes and restores the function of a tired, compromised, diseased tissue, organ, or system. It rectifies the deficiency and/or weakness pertaining to that organ
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Vasoconstrictor
An agent that causes the narrowing of blood vessels
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Vermifuge
A chemical agent that kills parasitic worms in the intestine
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Vulnerary
A remedy that promotes wound healing, especially for skin lesions and stomach ulcers

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