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Herbal Actions Flashcards

To learn all of the actions and benefits of herbs

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Adaptogen

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Herbs that normalize and restore body functions and increase the body’s non-specfic resistance to stress.
Ex: Licorice, nettle, and astragulus.

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Alterative

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Blood purifier, herbs tha gradually restore health and vitality to the body.
Ex: Burdock, red clover, nettle, oregon grape, alfalfa, marshmallow

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Analgesic/Anodyne

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Substance that relives pain.

Ex: Scullcap, valerian, passion flower catnip, chamomile.

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Antacid

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Substances that neutralize excess acid in the stomach and intestinal tract.
Ex: Dandelion, fennel, slippery elm, catnip, mullein and meadowsweet.

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Antibiotic

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Substance that inhibit the growth of or destroy bacteria, viruses or amoebas.
Ex: Juniper berries, thyme and garlic.

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Anticatarrhal

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Substances that eliminate or counteract the formation of mucus.
Ex: cayenne, ginger, sage, mullein, comfrey, and wild cherry bark.

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Anti-inflammatory

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Herbs that reduce inflammation.

Ex: St Johns’s wor, Calendula, Arnica, licorice, chamomile and wild yam.

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Antispasmodic

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Herbs that prevent or relax muscle spasms.

Ex: lobelie, Black cohosh, Blue cohosh, Scullcap, Valerian, Raspberry leaves and rue

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Astringent

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Herb causing constriction of tissues.

Ex: Witch hazel, White Oak bark, Yellow dock, Uva ursi, Calendula, Myrrh, Horsetail, Blackberry root.

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Carminative

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Promotes digestion, expels gas, and relieves gripping.

Ex: Anise, Fennel, Chamomile, Peppermint, Caraway, Ginger.

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Demulcent

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Soothing substances taken internally that protext and sooth the digestive tract. They trigger the reflux mechanisms that travel through the spinal nerves effectively reducing inflammation and irritation in the respiratory and urinary systems.
Ex: Comfrey, Marshmallow, slippery elm, Corn silk.

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Diaphoretic

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Substances that promote perspiration

Ex: Elder, Yarrow, Osha, Ginger.

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Diuretic

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Substances that increase the flow of urine.

Ex: Dandelion, Couch Grass, Plantain, Horsetail.

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Emetic

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Substances that induced vomiting and causing the stomach to empty.
Ex: Lobelia, ipecac, elecampane, blesses thistle.

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Emmenagogue

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Herbs that promote menstruation

Ex: Juniper berry, Black cohosh, Rue, Wild ginger

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Emollients

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Substances that sooth and soften the skin,

Ex: Marshmallow, Comfrey root, Slippery elm, Chickweed, Plantain

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Febrifuge

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Herbs that assist the body in reducing fevers.

Ex: Catnip, Elder, Peppermint

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Galactogogue

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Substance that increases the secretion of milk

Ex: Anise, Blessed Thistle, Fennel, Vervain

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Hypnotic

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Herbs that have a powerful relaxant and sedative action, and helps induce sleep.
Ex: Hops, Valerian, Wild Lettuce.

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Laxative

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Substances that stimulate bowel movement.

Ex: Cascada Sagrada, Yellow dock, Rhubarb root.

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Lymphatic

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Herbs that support that support the health and activity of the lymphatic system.
Ex: Cleaver, Calendula.

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Nervine

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Herbs that calm nervous tension and nourish the nerves.

Ex: Chamomile, Hops, Oats, Scullcap, St. Johns wart.

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Pectoral

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herbs that generally strengthen and heal the respiratory system.
Ex: Elecampane, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Mullein

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Rubefacient

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Substances that increase the flow if blood to the surface of the skin and produce redness. They draw inflammation and congestions from deeper areas.
Ex: Nettle, Mustard seed, Cayenne, Horseradish, Black pepper, Pine and Thyme oil.

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Sedative

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herbs that quiet the nervous system.

Ex: Valerian, Scullcap, Passion flower, Wood betony, Chamomile, Catnip

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Stimulants

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Herbs that increase the energy of the body, quicken circulation, break up obstructions and congestions.
Ex: Cayenne, Ginger, Horseradish, Mustard Wormwood.

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Styptic

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Herbs that arrest or reduce external bleeding due to astringent action on blood vessels.
Ex: Yarrow, Horsetail, Cayenne, Plantain.

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Tonic

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Herbs that stimulate nutrition by improving the assimilation of essential nutrients by the organs, they improve systemic tone giving increased vigor, energy, and strength to the tissues of either specific organs of the whole body. Most tonics have and affinity for a particular system.

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Vasodilator

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Herbs that expand blood vessels and allow increased circulation.
EX: Ginko, Feverflew, Ginger, Cayenne

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Vulnerary

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Herbs that help the body to heal wounds by promoting cell growth and repair.
Ex: Comfrey, Calendula, Chickweed, St. John’s wort, Marshmallow, Aloe vera, Rosemary, Thyme, Slippery elm.

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