Terminology

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Antimicrobial

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Helps the body destroy or resist pathogenic organisms

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Antimutagenic

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Herbs that reduce spontaneous mutations in cells.

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Antioxidant

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Renders free radicals harmless

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Antipruritic

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Prevent or relieve itching

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Antipyretic

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Reduce fever

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Antiretroviral

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Effective against retroviruses

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Anti rheumatic

Answer 7

Alleviate symptoms of arthritis

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Antiseptic

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Inhibit growth of bacteria, prevent infection, putrefaction, cell decay, and pus formation.

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Antispasmodic

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Helps prevent and ease spasms in skeletal and smooth muscle

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Antitoxin

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Act against the effect of specific toxins

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Antitussive

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Reduce or prevent cough

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Aperient

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Mild and gentle laxative

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Aphrodisiac

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Increase sexual potency or excitement

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Astringent

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Binding action that dries up mucous membranes, tone local blood vessels and varicosities, and stop bleeding. Tighten skin.

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Bitter

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Bitter tastes stimulates release of digestive hormones in the gut. This stimulates appetite, normalizes functions of pancreas, duodenum, and liver. Increases secretions of bile, and aids in liver detoxification.

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Carminative

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Rich in aromatic oils, soothes and settles wall gut, easing gripping and allows for the removal of gas

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Cathartic

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Cleans waste from the digestive system, including bowels, liver, and gall bladder.

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Demulcent

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Rich in mucilage to soothe and protect inflamed or irritated tissue.

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Detoxicant

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Support the liver in removing toxins

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Diaphoretic

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Promotes sweating, helps remove waste product through skin