Bot Med I- medicinal actions

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alterative

Answer 1

general nutritive eliminative agent that alters function gradually towards health

Question 2

analgesic

Answer 2

diminishes pain

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anodyne

Answer 3

relieves pain

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anthelmintic

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expels/destroys intestinal helminths

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antibiotic

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destroys or arrests the growth of bacteria or protozoa

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antiemetic

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relieves n/v

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antiseptic

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inhibits the growth of bacteria

Question 8

antispasmodic

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reduces the intensity of spasticity, tremor or cramps

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antitussive

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relieves cough

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aperient

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gentle stimulant to the bowels, mild laxative

Question 11

aphrodisiac

Answer 11

stimulates sexual desire or arousal

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astringent

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contracts tissue, reducing bleeding or fluid exudate

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balsam

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healing or soothing agent, usually made from tree resin

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bitter

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stimulate gastric, pancreatic and GB juices as well as motility dt its bitter taste

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cardiac

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exerts an effect on the heart

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emetic

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induces vomiting

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emmenagogue

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promotes menstrual flow

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emollient

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moisturizes the skin

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expectorant

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promotes d/c of mucous from the lungs

Question 20

galactagogue

Answer 20

activity of the production of milk by the mammary glands

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hemostatic

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stops bleeding

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hypnotic

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promotes sleep

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hepatic

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affects the liver

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laxative

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promotes defecation

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narcotic

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relieves pain & induces sleep (generally has higher toxicity)

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nervine

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calming or soothing to the nerves

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purgative

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strong laxative

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restorative

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restores normal physiological activity

Question 29

rubefacient

Answer 29

local irritant that increases circulation and thus erythema

Question 30

sedative

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calming to the nerves with reduced alertness

Question 31

stimulant

Answer 31

enhances a physiologic process

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stomachic

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has an effect on the fxn of the stomach

Question 33

styptic

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astringent that stops bleeding

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tonic

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strengthens and organ, organ system or the whole organism

Question 35

vermicide

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destroys helminths

Question 36

vermifuge

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stimulates the expulsion of helminths

Question 37

vulnerary

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heals wounds

Question 38

carminative

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soothes digestive upset, helps expel gas

Question 39

corrigent

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a substance added to modify a medicinal substance, usually by adding flavor

Question 40

demulcent

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a mucilaginous substance that soothes tissue, particularly mucous membranes

Question 41

cathartic

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very strong laxative

Question 42

cholagogue

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increases flow of bile into intestines

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cholerestic

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increases production of bile

Question 44

diaphoretic

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promotes perspiration

Question 45

diuretic

Answer 45

increases the output of urine