Herb Actions Flashcards
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Alteratives
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- blood purifiers
- liver and digestive defense
- elliminating metabolic waste
- neutralize acid
- aids protein assimilation
- generally high mineral and vitamin content
Examples: Burdock Root, Dandilion Leaf and Root, Echinacea, Red Clover, Golden Seal, Oregon Grape Root, Nettles, Yellow Dock Root
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Analgesis/Anodynes
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- pain reducers
- both internal and external use (depending on herb)
- antispasmodic
- reduces muscle cramping
- direct effect to nerves by reducing pain signals
Examples: Skullcap, Valerian, Lobelia, Catnip, Chamomile, Cloves, Cramp Bark, Passion Flower
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Antacids
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Anthelmintic/Parasiticides
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Antiasthmatic
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Antibiotic
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Anticatarrhals
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Anit-Lithic/Lithotriptics
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Antiseptics/Anti-microbal
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Anti-Spasmodic
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Astringents
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Bitters
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Carminatives
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Demulcents
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Diaphoretics
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Diuretics
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Emmenagogues
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Emollients
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Expectorants
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Galactogogues
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Heptatics
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Hemostatics
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Laxitives
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Lithotripics
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Nervines
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Pectorals
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Rubefacients
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Sedatives
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Sialagogues
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Stimulants
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Styptics
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Tonics
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Vulneraries
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