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Herbal Actions Flashcards

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Adaptogen

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A tonic that helps balance the body by supporting its ability to deal with physical, mental, and emotional stress.

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Alterative

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Supports the body in healthy cellular metabolism and its natural process of detoxification, cleansing, and elimination. Also known as blood cleanser.

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Analgesic/Anodyne

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Provides pain relief (either topically or internally).

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Antianxiety

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Helps lesson anxiety. Also known as anxiolytic.

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Antibacterial

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Inhibits the growth and production of bacteria.

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Anticatarrhal

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Supports the body to dissolve, remove, or prevent the excess formation of mucus in the respiratory passages.

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Anthelmintic

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Helps expel parasitic worms from the body. Also known as vermifuge.

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Antidepressant

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Lessens the frequency, occurrence, or intensity of depressive states.

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Antifungal

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Inhibits the excess growth and production of fungal infections.

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Antihistamine

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Inhibits the physiological effects of histamine in the body, most often used to lessen allergic reactions.

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Anti-inflammatory

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Alleviates inflammation in the body.

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Antimicrobial

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Inhibits the growth and production of a broad-spectrum of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoans.

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Antioxidant

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inhibits the production of free radicals in the body.

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Anti-pyretic

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Lowers or reduces a fever.

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Antirheumatic

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Relieves the pain and discomfort of musculoskeletal inflammation through a variety of actions.

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Antispasmodic

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Eases cramps or spasms in skeletal or smooth muscle tissue.

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Antiviral

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Inhibits the growth and production of viruses.

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Aphrodisiac

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Excites, nourishes, sustains, or elevates sexual or sensual desire.

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Astringent

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Tightens or constricts bodily tissue, namely the mucous membranes and skin.

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Bitter

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An herb known for its positive effect on digestive and liver function due to its bitter taste.

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Bronchodilator

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Dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, thereby increasing airflow to the lungs.

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Cardiotonic

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A tonic herb that has a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels.

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Carminative

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Aids the release of gas from the intestines and reduces the production of gas.

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Cathartic

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Stimulates the movement of the bowels; is more powerful than a laxative.

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Cholagogue

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Stimulates the flow of bile from the liver (via the gallbladder). Sometimes synonymous with choleretic.

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Decongestant

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Helps relieve nasal congestion and inflammation.

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Demulcent

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A mucilaginous (slimy) herb that soothes and protects irritated mucous membranes.

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Diaphoretic

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Stimulates perspiration through peripheral vasodilation or stimulation of the sweat glands.

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Diuretic

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Increases the secretion and elimination of urine from the body.

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Emetic

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Induces vomiting.

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Emmenagogue

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Helps bring on menses.

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Emollient

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Softens and soothes external tissue.

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Expectorant

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Aids in the removal of mucus (along with trapped debris and pathogens) from the lungs. Relaxing expectorants are used for dry, hot spasmodic coughing, whereas stimulating expectorants are beneficial in helping remove thick, damp, productive coughs.

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Relaxing Expectorant

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Aids in removal of mucus from the lungs. Used for dry, hot spasmodic coughing

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Stimulating Expectorant

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Aids in the removal of mucus from the lungs. Beneficial in helping remove thick, damp, productive coughs.

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Galactagogue

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Encourages the production and secretion of milk in humans.

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Hemostatic

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Helps reduce or stop bleeding.

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Hepatic

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Supports general liver function.

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Hormone balancer

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Aids in balancing reproductive hormones.

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Hypnotic

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Inducing or sustaining deep sleep.

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Hypoglycemic

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Lowers blood sugar levels

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Hypotensive

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Lowers blood pressure.

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Immune tonic

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An herb that has traditionally been used over long periods of time to support and bolster the immune system.

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Immunomodulator

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Regulates and balances the immune system.

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Immunostimulant

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An herb that is typically used in short-term infections to stimulate the immune system.

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Laxative

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Stimulates or facilitates peristalsis (the movement of the bowels) and fecal elimination.

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Lymphagogue

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Moves lymph fluid through the lymphatic system.

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Nervine

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An herb that has a positive effect on the nervous system.

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Parturient

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Supports childbirth.

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Partus preparator

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Helps prepare a woman’s body for labor.

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Phytoestrogen

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Compounds produced by plants, with an ability to bind to estrogen receptor sites in the body and subsequently elicit an estrogen-like effect.

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Purgative

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Stimulates the movement of the bowels.

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Rubefacient

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Enhances blood flow to an area when applied topically.

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Sialagogue

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Promotes saliva production.

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Stimulants

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Herbs that work to enliven the body’s physiological processes.

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Styptic

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An astringent herb that helps reduce or stop external bleeding.

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Vasodilator

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Dilates the blood vessels.

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Vermifuge

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Expels parasites from the body. Also known as anthelmintic.

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Vulnerary

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Helps heal tissue, both when applied topically or taken internally.

Herbal Immersion Mod 1 (2 decks)

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