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Bot Med I- medicinal actions Flashcards

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alterative

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general nutritive eliminative agent that alters function gradually towards health

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analgesic

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diminishes pain

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anodyne

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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

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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

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aphrodisiac

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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

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galactagogue

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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

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rubefacient

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local irritant that increases circulation and thus erythema

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sedative

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calming to the nerves with reduced alertness

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stimulant

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enhances a physiologic process

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stomachic

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has an effect on the fxn of the stomach

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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

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vermicide

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destroys helminths

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vermifuge

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stimulates the expulsion of helminths

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vulnerary

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heals wounds

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carminative

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soothes digestive upset, helps expel gas

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corrigent

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

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demulcent

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a mucilaginous substance that soothes tissue, particularly mucous membranes

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cathartic

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very strong laxative

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cholagogue

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increases flow of bile into intestines

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cholerestic

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increases production of bile

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diaphoretic

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promotes perspiration

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diuretic

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increases the output of urine

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