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herbal classifications Flashcards

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alterative

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gradually restores the proper functioning of the body - blood cleanser (rakta shodhana)

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anthelmintic

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anti-parasitic, kills worms (krumighna)

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antimicrobial

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kills microbes

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antipruritic

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relieves itch (kandughna)

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antitussive

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antispasmodic to cough (kasa hara)

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antipyretic

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reduce fever (strong bitter)

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aphrodisiac

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stimulate sexual passion (shukrala, vajikarana)

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astringent

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bind and tighten tissue (stambhana)

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carminative

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digestive (anulomana)

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catabolic

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reducing

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11
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circulatory stimulant

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hridya

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demulcent

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rich in mucilage, soothe and protect damaged or inflamed tissue

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diaphoretic

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relieves fever (sweating)

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emetic

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induces vomiting

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15
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emmenagogue

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promotes menstruation

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lithotriptic

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dissolves stones

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lymphatics

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affinity to lymphatic tissue, glands and organs

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nervine

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acts on the nervous system

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keshyam

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nourishing to the hair

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kanthya

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nourishing to the throat

21
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tonics

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strengthening, anabolic (balya)

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analgesic

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reduces pain

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antibacterial

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inhibits bacterial growth

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antibilious

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helps the body remove excess bile

25
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bhedaniya

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breaking, mild purgative, used for tumors

26
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caksusya

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cures eye diseases

27
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balya

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energizer

28
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chardinigraha

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anti-emetic, stops vomiting

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dahaprasamana

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relieves burning sensations

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grahi

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binds the stool

31
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jivaniya

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life giving, tissue restorative

32
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krmighna

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antiparasitical, anti-fungal, more generally anti-microbial

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kustaghna

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cures skin diseases

34
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lekhaniya

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scraping, used for tumors

35
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medhya

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nervine, good for the mind

36
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medohara

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aids in weight loss

37
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mutrajanana

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diuretic

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sandhaniya

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good for joints

39
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sothahara

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anti-inflammatory, relieves edema

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varnya

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good for skin and complexion

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