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Glossary of Terms Flashcards

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Adaptogen

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Enables adaptation to stress

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alterative

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“Blood cleanser”

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analgesic

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Painkilling

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astringent

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Tightening, drying

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antispasmodic

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Releases muscle tension

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spasmolytic

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Same as antispasmodic

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tonic

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Nourishing

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demulcent

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Soothing and mucilaginous

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antacid

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Reduces stomach acid

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anthelmintic

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Kills parasites

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antiemetic

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Relieves nausea

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12
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carminative

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herbs that release upper digestive discomfort

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purgative

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Strong laxative

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bitter

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Digestive-stimulating bitter-tasting herb

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15
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hypoglycaemic

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Lowers blood sugar

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Aphrodisiac

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Stimulates libido

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anaphrodisiac

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Depresses libido

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emmenagogue

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Brings on a late period (do not give during pregnancy)

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galactagogue

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Stimulates production of breast milk

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partus praeparator

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Readies the womb for childbirth

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21
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anticatarrhal

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Reduces amount of phlegm

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antitussive

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Reduces coughing

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bronchodilator

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Widens bronchi

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expectorant

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Enables easier removal of phlegm from the chest

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antilithic

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Breaks up stones

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diuretic

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Stimulates production of urine

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antilithic

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Breaks up stones

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hepatoprotective

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Protects the liver

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Choleretic

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Stimulates liver to increase bile production

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Cholagogue

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Stimulates gallbladder to release bile

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antineoplastic

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Reduces formation of neoplasms

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antiseptic

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reduce possibility of sepsis or infection

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immunostimulant

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Stimulates the immune system

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antimicrobial

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kill or slow the spread of microorganisms

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antiviral

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helps your body fight off harmful viruses

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lymphatic

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Stimulates the lymphatic system

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antiallergic

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prevents or relieves allergies

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antifungal

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kill or stop the growth of fungi

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laxative

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loosen stool and increase bowel movements

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anti-inflammatory

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reduce pain, fever, and other types of inflammation

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antidepressant

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Help nerves get back to not under/over reacting

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anxiolytic

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Reduces anxiety

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sedative

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promotes calm or induces sleep

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nerve stimulant

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increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain and increases alertness, attention, energy, and physical activity

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antiarrhythmic

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Reduces arrhythmia

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cardioactive

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Acts on the heart

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circulatory stimulant

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Increases blood flow throughout the body

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hypertensive

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Increases blood pressure

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diaphoretic

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Increases sweating

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hypotensive

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Reduces blood pressure

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vasoconstrictor

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Narrows blood vessels

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vasodilator

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Widens blood vessels

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counter-irritant

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Irritates thereby increasing blood flow

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Rubefacient

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Irritant that reddens the skin

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emollient

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Soothing

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styptic

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Stops bleeding

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vulnerary

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Helps wounds to heal

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