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Question 1

Adaptogen

Answer 1

Increases resistance and resilience to stress

As a tonic, increases overall sense of well-being

Question 2

Analgesic

Answer 2

Relieves pain

Question 3

Anti-asthmatic

Answer 3

Treats or prevents asthma

Question 4

Antibacterial

Answer 4

Destroys or stops the growth of bacteria

Question 5

Antibilious

Answer 5

Helps the body remove excess bile

Question 6

Anticatarrhal

Answer 6

Reduces inflamed mucous membranes of the head and throat

Often reduces phlegm

Question 7

Antidepressant

Answer 7

Helps to prevent, cure or alleviate mental depression

Question 8

Antiemetic

Answer 8

Stops vomiting

Question 9

Antifungal

Answer 9

Destroys or inhibits fungal growth

Question 10

Antihemmorhagic

Answer 10

Helps control hemorrhaging or bleeding

Question 11

Anti-inflammatory

Answer 11

Helps control inflammation

Question 12

Antimicrobial

Answer 12

Helps destroy microbes (germs)

Question 13

Antioxidant

Answer 13

Protects cells from damage

Question 14

Antipruritic

Answer 14

Prevents or relieves itching

Question 15

Antiheumatic

Answer 15

Helps ease pain of rheumatism and inflammation of joints and muscles

Question 16

Antiseptic

Answer 16

Removes toxins from the body and waste accumulations (such as pus)

Question 17

Antispasmodic

Answer 17

Calms nervous and muscular spasms or convulsions

Question 18

Antitussive

Answer 18

Relieves coughs

Question 19

Antiviral

Answer 19

Opposes the action of a virus

Question 20

Aperient

Answer 20

Helps promote bowel movements

A very mild laxative

Question 21

Aperitive

Answer 21

Stimulates the appetite

Question 22

Aphrodisiac

Answer 22

Increases the capacity for sexual arousal

Question 23

Aromatic

Answer 23

Presents strong aromas, often because of the presence of volatile oils

Question 24

Astringent

Answer 24

Constricts and pulls tissues together and helps decrease secretions

Question 25

Bitter

Answer 25

Stimulates appetite or gastrointestinal function

Question 26

Cardiotonic

Answer 26

Increases the strength and tone of the heart

Question 27

Carminitive

Answer 27

Soothes digestion and helps to expel gas and relieve bloating

Question 28

Cathartic

Answer 28

Active purgative that produces bowel movements

Question 29

Cholagogue

Answer 29

Increases bile flow from the gallbladder

Question 30

Counterirritant

Answer 30

Produces an inflammatory response

Question 31

Decongestant

Answer 31

Removes mucus congestion

Question 32

Demulcent

Answer 32

Soothes inflammation of mucous membranes

Question 33

Deobstruent

Answer 33

Removes obstructions from the alimentary canal (digestive organs)

Question 34

Depurative

Answer 34

Removes impurities and cleanses the blood

Question 35

Diaphoretic

Answer 35

Increases perspiration and opens the pores of the skin

Question 36

Diuretic

Answer 36

Increases urine flow

Question 37

Emetic

Answer 37

Produces vomiting

Question 38

Emmenagogue

Answer 38

Regulates and can induce normal menstruation

Question 39

Emollient

Answer 39

Softens and soothes the skin

Question 40

Expectorant

Answer 40

Facilitates the removal of secretions and phlegm

Question 41

Febrifuge

Answer 41

Reduces or relieves fever

Question 42

Galactagogue

Answer 42

Promotes the flow of breast milk

Question 43

Hemostatic

Answer 43

Controls or stops the flow of blood

Question 44

Hepatic

Answer 44

Supports the liver

Question 45

Laxative

Answer 45

Helps loosen the bowel contents for easier elimination

Question 46

Mucolytic

Answer 46

Helps break down thick mucus

Question 47

Nervine

Answer 47

Calms the body, mind and spirit

Question 48

Nutritive

Answer 48

Provides nutrition Often high in vitamins and minerals

Question 49

Pectoral

Answer 49

Helps heal the lungs

Question 50

Purgative

Answer 50

Causes fast evacuation of the bowels

Question 51

Relaxant

Answer 51

Induces relaxation

Question 52

Restorative

Answer 52

Brings balance to a particular organ or system

Question 53

Rubefacient

Answer 53

Reddens skin, dilates blood vessels and increases local blood supply

Question 54

Secretolytic

Answer 54

Increases the production of mucus in the respiratory tract

Question 55

Sedative

Answer 55

Exerts a soothing, tranquillizing effect on the body

Question 56

Stimulant

Answer 56

Temporarily increases body or organ function

Question 57

Stomachic

Answer 57

Supports the stomach

Question 58

Styptic

Answer 58

Stops bleeding

Question 59

Tonic

Answer 59

Increases systemic strength and tone

Question 60

Vulnerary

Answer 60

Treats wounds