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Herbal Actions Flashcards

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Abortifacient

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Induces abortion or miscarriage

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Adaptogen

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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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Alkalinizer

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An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity

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Alterative

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

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Analgesic

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A substance that reduces the sensation of pain

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Anaphrodisiac

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Reduces sexual desire

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Anodyne

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Substance that soothes or relieves pain

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Antianemic

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Combats anemia

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Antiarthritic

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Combats arthritis

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Antibacterial

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A substance that stops or checks the growth of bacteria

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Antibiotic

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A drug that kills microorganisms

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Anticatarrhal

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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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Anticoagulant

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Agent that prevents blood from clotting

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Anticonvulsant

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Helps arrest or prevent convulsions

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Antidepressant

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Helps alleviate depression

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Antidiarrheal

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Efficacious against diarrhea

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Antihistamine

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A chemical that blocks action of histamine

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Anti-inflammatory

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Soothes inflammations or reduces the inflammation of the tissue directly

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Antilithic

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Prevents the formation of a calculus or stone

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Antimicrobial

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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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Antineoplastic

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Acting to prevent, inhibit or halt the development of a neoplasm (a tumor)

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Antineuralgic

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Relieves or reduces nerve pain

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Antioxidant

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A compound that prevents free radical or oxidative damage

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Antirheumatic

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Helps prevent and relieve rheumatism

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Antiseptic

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Destroys and prevents the development of microbes

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Antispasmodic

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Substance that relieves smooth muscle spasms

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Antithrombotic

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Reduces the formation of blood clots (thrombi)

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Antitumor

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A substance that prevents or is effective against tumors

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Antitussive

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Substance that reduces coughing, especially one that affects activity in the brain’s cough center and depresses respiration

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Antiviral

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Substance that inhibits the growth of a virus

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Aperient

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A mild laxative

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Aphrodisiac

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Increases or stimulates sexual desire

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Aromatic

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These herbs have a strong and often pleasant odor. This oil-based aroma can stimulate relax the body via the digestive and/or nervous systems, and are the basis for much of aromatherapy

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Astringent

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Herbs that draw together or constrict body tissues and are effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions

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Bacteriostat

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Substance that retards growth of bacteria

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Bitter

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Not an herbal action, but a taste that indicates that this herb stimulates the production of secretions in the digestive system

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Cathartic

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An agent that empties the bowel; evokes intestinal evacuation

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Carminative

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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

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Cholagogue

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A compound that stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder

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Decongestant

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Substance used to reduce nasal mucous production and swelling

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Demulcent

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An herb rich in mucilage that soothes and protects irritated or inflamed tissue

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Deodorant

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Corrects, masks, or removes unpleasant odors

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Diaphoretic

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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

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Digestive

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Substance that promotes or aids the digestion of food

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Disinfectant

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Cleansing agent that destroys bacteria and other microorganisms, used on surfaces and surgical tools

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Diuretic

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Increases the production and elimination of urine

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Emetic

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A substance that causes vomiting

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Emmenagogue

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Stimulates menstrual flow and activity

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Emollient

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Soothes and softens external skin tissue

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Exfoliant

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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

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Expectorant

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Soothes bronchial spasm and loosens mucous secretions, helping dry, irritating coughs

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Febrifuge

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Substance that relieves or reduces fever

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Galactagogue

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Increases secretion of milk

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Hemostatic

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A substance that checks bleeding

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Hypertensive

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A substance that causes a rise in blood pressure

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Hypotensive

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Plant remedy that lowers abnormally elevated blood pressure

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Immunomodulator

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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

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Immunostimulant

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A plant that stimulates some aspect of immune system functioning

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Laxative

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Stimulating bowel movements

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Lubricant

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A greasy substance applied to reduce friction on a body surface

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Lymphatic

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Pertaining to the lymph system

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Mucilage

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A substance containing gelatinous constituents that are demulcent

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Nervine

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Relaxants that ease anxiety and tension by soothing both the body and mind

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Nootropic

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Used to enhance memory or other cognitive functions

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Nutritive

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provides nourishment; nutritious

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Palliative

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Medicine that relieves symptoms but does not cure disease

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Parasiticide

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Prevents and destroys parasites such as fleas and lice

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Parturient

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Aiding childbirth

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Pectoral

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Herbs that strengthen the Respiratory Tract and Pulmonary System

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Purgative

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Laxative or cathartic medication

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Refrigerant

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Cooling; reduces fever

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Relaxant

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A substance used to promote relaxation or reduce tension

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Restorative

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An agent that helps strengthen and revive the body systems

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Rubefacient

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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

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Sedative

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An agent that reduces functional activity; calming

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Sialagogue

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An agent that stimulates the secretion of saliva

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Soporific

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A substance that induces sleep

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Stimulant

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An agent that quickens the physiological functions of the body

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Stomachic

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Digestive aid and tonic; improving the appetite

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Styptic

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An astringent agent that stops or reduces external bleeding

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Sudorific

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An agent that causes sweating

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Systemic

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Affecting the entire body, not just one part

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Tonic

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Nurturing and enlivening

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Trophorestorative

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Nourishes and restores the function of a tired, compromised, diseased tissue, organ, or system. It rectifies the deficiency and/or weakness pertaining to that organ

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Vasoconstrictor

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An agent that causes the narrowing of blood vessels

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Vermifuge

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A chemical agent that kills parasitic worms in the intestine

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Vulnerary

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A remedy that promotes wound healing, especially for skin lesions and stomach ulcers

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