Glossary

Question 1

aerial parts

Answer 1

parts of plant growing above ground

Question 2

aromatic

Answer 2

plant with high levels of volatile oil

Question 3

abortifacient

Answer 3

causes abortion

Question 4

adaptogenic

Answer 4

helps the body adapt to Stress and supports normal function

Question 5

anabolic

Answer 5

promotes tissue growth

Question 6

anesthetic

Answer 6

numbing sensation

Question 7

analgesic

Answer 7

reduces pain

Question 8

anaphrodisiac

Answer 8

inhibits libido and sexual activity

Question 9

anthelmintic

Answer 9

expels and destroys parasitic worms

Question 10

anthraquinones

Answer 10

irritates intestinal wall causing a boWel movement

Question 11

antibiotic

Answer 11

destroys microorganisms

Question 12

antioxidant

Answer 12

prevents oxidation and breakdown of tissues

Question 13

antitussive

Answer 13

relieves coughing

Question 14

aperient

Answer 14

mild laxative

Question 15

astringent

Answer 15

tightens mucous membranes and Skin reducing Secretions and bleeding from abrasions

Question 16

Bitter

Answer 16

stimulates secretions of Saliva and digestive Juices increasing appetite

Question 17

cardiotonic

Answer 17

improves heart function

Question 18

carminative

Answer 18

relieves digestive gas and indigestion

Question 19

colic

Answer 19

abdominal pain produced by strong contractions of intestines or bladder

Question 20

Demulcent

Answer 20

Soothes and protects body surfaces such as the gastric mucous membranes

Question 21

Depurative

Answer 21

detoxifying agent

Question 22

Diapheretic

Answer 22

promotes sweating

Question 23

Diuretic

Answer 23

Stimulates urine flow

Question 24

Emetic

Answer 24

causes vomiting

Question 25

Emmenagogue

Answer 25

stimulates menstrual flow

Question 26

Emollient

Answer 26

soften or Soothes the skin

Question 27

Essential oil

Answer 27

Distillation of volatile oils

Question 28

Expectorant

Answer 28

stimulates coughing and clearing of phlegm from throat and chest

Question 29

Febrifuge

Answer 29

reduces fever

Question 30

fixed oil

Answer 30

nonvolatile oil (hot/cold infusion)

Question 31

Hemostatic

Answer 31

stops/ reduces bleeding

Question 32

mydriatic

Answer 32

Dilates the pupil of the eye

Question 33

Nervine

Answer 33

restores the nerves and relaxes the nervous Stystem

Question 34

oxytocic

Answer 34

induces contractions of the uterus

Question 35

Pectoral

Answer 35

acts on the lungs

Question 36

Purgative

Answer 36

strong laxative

Question 37

spasmolytic

Answer 37

relaxes muscles

Question 38

Styptic

Answer 38

stops bleeding

Question 39

vermifuge

Answer 39

expels intestinal worms

Question 40

Bitter glycosides

Answer 40

unknown

Question 41

Flavonoids

Answer 41

un

Question 42

tannins

Answer 42

un

Question 43

Polyacetylenes

Answer 43

un

Question 44

volatile oil

Answer 44

un

Question 45

inulin

Answer 45

un

Question 46

lignans

Answer 46

un