herbal classifications

Question 1

alterative

Answer 1

gradually restores the proper functioning of the body - blood cleanser (rakta shodhana)

Question 2

anthelmintic

Answer 2

anti-parasitic, kills worms (krumighna)

Question 3

antimicrobial

Answer 3

kills microbes

Question 4

antipruritic

Answer 4

relieves itch (kandughna)

Question 5

antitussive

Answer 5

antispasmodic to cough (kasa hara)

Question 6

antipyretic

Answer 6

reduce fever (strong bitter)

Question 7

aphrodisiac

Answer 7

stimulate sexual passion (shukrala, vajikarana)

Question 8

astringent

Answer 8

bind and tighten tissue (stambhana)

Question 9

carminative

Answer 9

digestive (anulomana)

Question 10

catabolic

Answer 10

reducing

Question 11

circulatory stimulant

Answer 11

hridya

Question 12

demulcent

Answer 12

rich in mucilage, soothe and protect damaged or inflamed tissue

Question 13

diaphoretic

Answer 13

relieves fever (sweating)

Question 14

emetic

Answer 14

induces vomiting

Question 15

emmenagogue

Answer 15

promotes menstruation

Question 16

lithotriptic

Answer 16

dissolves stones

Question 17

lymphatics

Answer 17

affinity to lymphatic tissue, glands and organs

Question 18

nervine

Answer 18

acts on the nervous system

Question 19

keshyam

Answer 19

nourishing to the hair

Question 20

kanthya

Answer 20

nourishing to the throat

Question 21

tonics

Answer 21

strengthening, anabolic (balya)

Question 22

analgesic

Answer 22

reduces pain

Question 23

antibacterial

Answer 23

inhibits bacterial growth

Question 24

antibilious

Answer 24

helps the body remove excess bile

Question 25

bhedaniya

Answer 25

breaking, mild purgative, used for tumors

Question 26

caksusya

Answer 26

cures eye diseases

Question 27

balya

Answer 27

energizer

Question 28

chardinigraha

Answer 28

anti-emetic, stops vomiting

Question 29

dahaprasamana

Answer 29

relieves burning sensations

Question 30

grahi

Answer 30

binds the stool

Question 31

jivaniya

Answer 31

life giving, tissue restorative

Question 32

krmighna

Answer 32

antiparasitical, anti-fungal, more generally anti-microbial

Question 33

kustaghna

Answer 33

cures skin diseases

Question 34

lekhaniya

Answer 34

scraping, used for tumors

Question 35

medhya

Answer 35

nervine, good for the mind

Question 36

medohara

Answer 36

aids in weight loss

Question 37

mutrajanana

Answer 37

diuretic

Question 38

sandhaniya

Answer 38

good for joints

Question 39

sothahara

Answer 39

anti-inflammatory, relieves edema

Question 40

varnya

Answer 40

good for skin and complexion