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Question 1

herbs acting to remove pain

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analgesic

Question 2

herbs that help reduce pain through reducing the sensitivity of the brain or nervous system

Answer 2

anodyne

Question 3

herbs that help reduce excess mucus in the body

Answer 3

anti-catarrhal

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herbs that reduce inflammation

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anti-inflammatory

Question 5

herbs that have the effect of retarding or inhibiting the coagulation of the blood (blood thinner)

Answer 5

anticoagulant

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herbs that bring your blood pressure down

Answer 6

antihypertensive

Question 7

herbs that kill or slow the spread of microorganism such as bacteria, viruses, protozoans, and fungi such as mold and mildew

Answer 7

antimicrobial

Question 8

substances that may protect your cells from free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer, and other diseases

free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food or is exposed to radiation or tobacco smoke

Answer 8

antioxidants

Question 9

used to prevent or remove fever

Answer 9

antipyretic

Question 10

herbs used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms when applied to living tissue or skin

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antiseptic

Question 11

used to relieve spasm of an involunt muscle

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antispasmodic

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used to prevent or relieve a cough

Answer 12

antitussive

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herbs that help your body fight off certain viruses that can cause disease

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antiviral

Question 14

used to reduce anxiety

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anxiolytic

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herbs having a pleasant and distinct smell

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aromatic

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causing the contract of the skin cells and other body tissues

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astringent

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herbs that relieve flatulence

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carminative

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herbs that help shrink swollen tissues in the nose, sinus, throat, and the space behind the ear drum (middle ear)

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decongestant

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relieves inflammation or irritation

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demulcent

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increases sweating

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diaphoretic

Question 21

herbs that aid your body in digestion

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digestive

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having the quality of softening or soothing of the skin

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emollient

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helps stop bleeding

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hemostatic

Question 24

decreases blood sugar levels

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hypoglycemic

Question 25

decreases blood sugar levels

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hypoglycemic

Question 26

lowers the concentrations of lipoproteins, which are a group of soluble proteins that combine with and transport fat or other lipids in the blood plasma

there are different kinds of lipoproteins; a high concentration of low-density lipoproteins (ldl) (sometimes called the “bad cholesterol”) can lead to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries

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hypolipidemic

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types of herbs intended to nourish and support the central nervous system

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nervines

Question 28

a non-digestible food ingredient that promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines

Answer 28

prebiotic

Question 29

herbs that help restore your body

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rejuvenative

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promotes or induces sleep

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sedative

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herbs meant to be used regularly over a long period of time, in order to support the body and stay in balance

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tonic

Question 32

of use in the healing of wounds

Answer 32

vulnerary

Question 33

humectant

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retaining or preserving moisture

Question 34

humectant

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retaining or preserving moisture

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hypotensive

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lowers blood pressure

Question 36

hypotensive

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lowers blood pressure