Herbal Actions

Question 1

Heals wounds and scarring

Answer 1

Vulnerary

Question 2

Encourages the release excessive salt and fluid through the urinary tract

Answer 2

Diuretic

Question 3

Expels excessive mucous from respiratory system

Answer 3

Expectorant

Question 4

Support healthy liver function

Answer 4

Hepatic

Question 5

Secrete enzymes to support healthy digestion

Answer 5

Bitter

Question 6

Engages our sense of smell by sending messages via neurotransmitters

Answer 6

Aromatic

Question 7

Tonify and nourish the tissue of the heart

Answer 7

Cardio Tonic

Question 8

Stimulate and improve digestion while alleviating gas & flatuence

Answer 8

Carminative

Question 9

Reduces stress, anxiety, and calms the nervous system. Often helpful for restlessness.

Answer 9

Sedative

Question 10

Raises blood pressure

Answer 10

Hypertensive

Question 11

Encourages flow of breast milk

Answer 11

Galactogogue

Question 12

What herbal action constricts lax body tissue?

Answer 12

Astringent

Question 13

Decreases inflammation

Answer 13

Anti-inflammatory

Question 14

Stimulates sexual appetite, pleasure, and desire

Answer 14

Aphrodisiac

Question 15

Improves energy and efficiency in body’s physiological processes

Answer 15

Stimulant

Question 16

Stimulates blood flow in the pelvis, often resulting in regulation of menses

Answer 16

Emmenagogue

Question 17

Softens and soothes the skin

Answer 17

Emollient

Question 18

Forms a protective layer over inflamed mucousal tissue

Answer 18

Demulcent

Question 19

Lowers blood pressure

Answer 19

Hypotensive

Question 20

Lowers blood glucose levels

Answer 20

Hypoglycemic

Question 21

Improve the body’s natural detoxification process by cleansing the blood and lymphatic system

Answer 21

Alterative

Question 22

Slows the growth of fungi

Answer 22

Anti-fungal

Question 23

Prevents oxidative stress

Answer 23

Antioxidant

Question 24

High in vitamins and minerals

Answer 24

Nutritive

Question 25

Protect the body from viruses, infections, and harmful bacteria

Answer 25

Antimicrobial

Question 26

Restores body to a balanced state.

Answer 26

Adaptogens

Question 27

Support and protect the liver from damage

Answer 27

Hepatoprotective

Question 28

Stimulates the release of waste from the colon

Answer 28

Laxative

Question 29

Relieves pain

Answer 29

Analgesic

Question 30

Alleviates cramping, spasms, and muscle tension

Answer 30

Antispasmodic

Question 31

Nourish and soothe the tissues of the nervous system

Answer 31

Nervine

Question 32

Destroy and suppress the growth of viruses

Answer 32

Antiviral

Question 33

Induces perspiration and sweat to encourage the elimination of waste

Answer 33

Diaphoretic

Question 34

Nourish and support tissue throughout the entire body

Answer 34

Tonic