Therapeutic Properties

Question 1

Analgesic

Answer 1

reduce pain sensation

Question 2

anesthetic

Answer 2

causes loss of sensation

Question 3

anticoagulant

Answer 3

prevents blood from clotting

Question 4

alterative

Answer 4

tending to restore normal health

Question 5

antipyretic

Answer 5

dispels heat, fire, and fever

Question 6

antiseptic

Answer 6

destroys or prevents growth of microbes

Question 7

antispasmodic

Answer 7

relieves spasms of voluntary and involuntary muscles

Question 8

antitumoral

Answer 8

preventing the initiation, promotion and progression of cancer cells

Question 9

antitussive

Answer 9

helps relieve cough

Question 10

astringent

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firms tissues and organs, reduces discharge and secretions

Question 11

carminative

Answer 11

relieves intestinal gas pain and distension, promotes peristalsis

Question 12

cephalic

Answer 12

clears the mind, refers to the head

Question 13

cicatrisant

Answer 13

cell regenerative for tissues and skin, healing for scars

Question 14

decongestant

Answer 14

helps to liquify mucus

Question 15

diaphoretic

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causes perspiration and increased elimination through the skin

Question 16

diuretic

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promotes activity of kidney and bladder to increase urination

Question 17

emetic

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induces vomitting

Question 18

emmenagogue

Answer 18

helps promote and regulate menstruation

Question 19

emollient

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soothes softens and protects skin

Question 20

estrogenic

Answer 20

may act similar to estrogen

Question 21

expectorant

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promotes discharge of phlegm and mucus from the lungs and throat

Question 22

febrifuge

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reduces or prevents fever

Question 23

galactagogic

Answer 23

stimulates or increases flow of milk

Question 24

hemostatic

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stops the flow of blood

Question 25

hepatic

Answer 25

relating to the liver

Question 26

hypotensive

Answer 26

lowers blood pressure

Question 27

laxative

Answer 27

promotes bowel movement

Question 28

mucolytic

Answer 28

dissolves or breaks down mucus

Question 29

nervine

Answer 29

strengthens the function of the nervous system; may be either stimulant or sedative

Question 30

restorative

Answer 30

strengthens and revives body system

Question 31

rubefacient

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causes warming and redness of skin

Question 32

sedative

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calms and tranquilizes by lowering the functional activity of the organ or body part

Question 33

stimulant

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increases internal heat; dispels internal chill; strengthens metabolism and circulation

Question 34

sudorific

Answer 34

causes sweating

Question 35

tonic (nutritive)

Answer 35

increases weight and density and nourishes the body

Question 36

vasoconstrictor

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decreases blood flow by narrowing blood vessels

Question 37

vulnerary

Answer 37

assists in healing of wounds by protecting against infection and stimulating cell growth