actions of herbs Flashcards
Astringent meaning
an astringent is a herb which causes constriction of mucous membranes
what is an emmenagogue herb
promotes menstrual flow
what is an anxiolytic herb
a herbal action which reduces anxiety
what is an uterine tonic
a herbal action which increases the tone of uterine muscles
anti-lithic meaning
it means the herb reduces the formation of caucli in the urinary tract
what is an alterative / depurative
a herbal action which improves detoxification in liver and aids in the elimination of waste in the body
thymoleptic meaning
a herb which lifts moods and counteracts depression
what is an example of a nervine tonic
Hypericum perforatum
chologagouge meaning
relating to the liver; promotes the discharge of bile from the liver
cholretic meaning
relating to the liver; increases volume of bile produced by the liver
galactagogue meaning
increases milk production
what is a trophorestorative herb
a herb which heals and restores an organ or tissue in the body
what is a urinary demulcent
demulcent; soothing; has effects on mucous membranes of the urinary tract
what does diaphorectic mean
relates to a herb which increases perspiration
what is a hepatotrophrestorative herb
relates to restoration of liver tissue
