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Glossary Flashcards

1
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aerial parts

A

parts of plant growing above ground

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2
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aromatic

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plant with high levels of volatile oil

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3
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abortifacient

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causes abortion

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4
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adaptogenic

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helps the body adapt to Stress and supports normal function

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5
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anabolic

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promotes tissue growth

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6
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anesthetic

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numbing sensation

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7
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analgesic

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reduces pain

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8
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anaphrodisiac

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inhibits libido and sexual activity

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9
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anthelmintic

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expels and destroys parasitic worms

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10
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anthraquinones

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irritates intestinal wall causing a boWel movement

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11
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antibiotic

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destroys microorganisms

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12
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antioxidant

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prevents oxidation and breakdown of tissues

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13
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antitussive

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relieves coughing

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14
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aperient

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mild laxative

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15
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astringent

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tightens mucous membranes and Skin reducing Secretions and bleeding from abrasions

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16
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Bitter

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stimulates secretions of Saliva and digestive Juices increasing appetite

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17
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cardiotonic

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improves heart function

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18
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carminative

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relieves digestive gas and indigestion

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19
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colic

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abdominal pain produced by strong contractions of intestines or bladder

20
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Demulcent

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Soothes and protects body surfaces such as the gastric mucous membranes

21
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Depurative

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detoxifying agent

22
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Diapheretic

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promotes sweating

23
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Diuretic

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Stimulates urine flow

24
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Emetic

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causes vomiting

25
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Emmenagogue

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stimulates menstrual flow

26
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Emollient

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soften or Soothes the skin

27
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Essential oil

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Distillation of volatile oils

28
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Expectorant

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stimulates coughing and clearing of phlegm from throat and chest

29
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Febrifuge

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reduces fever

30
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fixed oil

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nonvolatile oil (hot/cold infusion)

31
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Hemostatic

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stops/ reduces bleeding

32
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mydriatic

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Dilates the pupil of the eye

33
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Nervine

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restores the nerves and relaxes the nervous Stystem

34
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oxytocic

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induces contractions of the uterus

35
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Pectoral

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acts on the lungs

36
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Purgative

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strong laxative

37
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spasmolytic

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relaxes muscles

38
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Styptic

A

stops bleeding

39
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vermifuge

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expels intestinal worms

40
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Bitter glycosides

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unknown

41
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Flavonoids

A

un

42
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tannins

A

un

43
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Polyacetylenes

A

un

44
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volatile oil

A

un

45
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inulin

A

un

46
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lignans

A

un

Herbalism (2 decks)

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