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Induces abortion or miscarriage

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Abortifacient

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An herb that increases resistance and resilience to stress, enabling the body to avoid reaching collapse because it can adapt around the problem.

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Adaptogen

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An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity

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Alkalinizer

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Herbs that gradually restore proper functioning of the body, increasing health and vitality. Some support natural waste elimination via the kidneys, liver, lungs or skin. Others stimulate digestive function or are antimicrobial

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Alterative

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A substance that reduces the sensation of pain

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Analgesic

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Reduces sexual desire

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Anaphrodisiac

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Substance that soothes or relieves pain

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Anodyne

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An agent that combats anemia

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Antianemic

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An agent that combats arthritis

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Antiarthritic

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A substance that stops or checks the growth of bacteria

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Antibacterial

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A drug that kills microorganisms

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Antibiotic

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Helps the body remove excess mucous, whether in the sinus area or in other parts of the body

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Anticatarrhal

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Agent that prevents blood from clotting

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Anticoagulant

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Helps arrest or prevent convulsions

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Anticonvulsant

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Helps alleviate depression

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Antidepressant

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Efficacious against diarrhea

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Antidiarrheal

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Helps alleviate depression

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Antidepressant

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A chemical that blocks action of histamine

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Antihistamine

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Soothes inflammations or reduces the inflammation of the tissue directly

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Anti-inflammatory

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Prevents the formation of a calculus or stone

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Antilithic

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Help the body destroy or resist pathogenic microorganisms. They help the body strengthen its own resistance to infective organism and throw off the illness

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Antimicrobial

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Relieves or reduces nerve pain

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Antineuralgic

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A compound that prevents free radical or oxidative damage

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Antioxidant

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Helps prevent and relieve rheumatism

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Antirheumatic

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Destroys and prevents the development of microbes
Antiseptic
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Substance that relieves smooth muscle spasms
Antispasmodic
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A substance that prevents or is effective against tumors
Antitumor
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Substance that reduces coughing, especially one that affects activity in the brain’s cough center and depresses respiration
Antitussive
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Substance that inhibits the growth of a virus
Antiviral
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A mild laxative
Aperient
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Increases or stimulates sexual desire
Aphrodisiac
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Herbs that draw together or constrict body tissues and are effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions
Astringent
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Substance that retards growth of bacteria
Bacteriostat
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Plants rich in aromatic volatile oils that stimulate the digestive system to work properly and with ease, soothing the gut wall, reducing any inflammation, easing griping pains, and helping the removal of gas from the digestive tract.
Carminative
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A compound that stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder
Cholagogue
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Substance used to reduce nasal mucous production and swelling
Decongestant
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An herb rich in mucilage that soothes and protects irritated or inflamed tissue
Demulcent
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Corrects, masks, or removes unpleasant odors
Deodorant
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Promotes perspiration, enabling the skin to eliminate waste from the body, thus helping the body ensure a clean and harmonious inner environment
Diaphoretic
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Substance that promotes or aids the digestion of food
Digestive
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Cleansing agent that destroys bacteria and other microorganisms, used on surfaces and surgical tools
Disinfectant
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Increases the production and elimination of urine
Diuretic
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Stimulates menstrual flow and activity
Emmenagogue
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Soothes and softens external skin tissue
Emollient
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A product or ingredient whose purpose is to remove unwanted tissue or waste products from the skin and other body surfaces
Exfoliant
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Soothes bronchial spasm and loosens mucous secretions, helping dry, irritating coughs
Expectorant
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Substance that relieves or reduces fever
Febrifuge
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Increases secretion of milk
Galactagogue
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A substance that checks bleeding
Hemostatic
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A substance that causes a rise in blood pressure
Hypertensive
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Plant remedy that lowers abnormally elevated blood pressure
Hypotensive
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Substance hoped to strengthen the immune system and help the body fight off opportunistic infections or other diseases. Not necessarily used to stimulate the immune system
Immunomodulator
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A plant that stimulates some aspect of immune system functioning
Immunostimulant
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Stimulating bowel movements
Laxative
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A greasy substance applied to reduce friction on a body surface
Lubricant
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Pertaining to the lymph system
Lymphatic
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A substance containing gelatinous constituents that are demulcent
Mucilage
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Relaxants that ease anxiety and tension by soothing both the body and mind
Nervine
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Medicine that relieves symptoms but does not cure disease
Palliative
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Prevents and destroys parasites such as fleas and lice
Parasiticide
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Aiding childbirth
Parturient
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Herbs that strengthen the Respiratory Tract and Pulmonary System
Pectoral
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Laxative or cathartic medication
Purgative
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Cooling; reduces fever
Refrigerant
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An agent that helps strengthen and revive the body systems
Restorative
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Generating a localized increase in blood flow when applied to the skin, helping healing, cleansing, and nourishment. Often used to ease the pain and swelling of arthritic joints
Rubefacient
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An agent that reduces functional activity; calming
Sedative
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An agent that stimulates the secretion of saliva
Sialagogue
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A substance that induces sleep
Soporific
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An agent that quickens the physiological functions of the body
Stimulant
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Digestive aid and tonic; improving the appetite
Stomachic
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An astringent agent that stops or reduces external bleeding
Styptic
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An agent that causes sweating
Sudorific
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Affecting the entire body, not just one part
Systemic
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Nurturing and enlivening
Tonic
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An agent that causes the narrowing of blood vessels
Vasoconstrictor
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A chemical agent that kills parasitic worms in the intestine
Vermifuge
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A remedy that promotes wound healing, especially for skin lesions and stomach ulcers
Vulnerary

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