Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Herbal Glossary > Herbal Glossary > Flashcards

Herbal Glossary Flashcards

Study terminology, preparations & actions

1
Q

Adaptogens

A

Herbs that help the body cope with stress

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Aerial Parts

A

The parts of the plant that grow above ground

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Alterative

A

Herbs that gradually restore proper function of the body and increase health and vitality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Anodynes/Analgesics

A

Herbs that help reduce pain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Antacid

A

Herbs used to calm and neutralize acids in the stomach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Anthelmintic

A

Herbs that expel or destroy parasitic worms from the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Anti-asthmatic

A

Herbs that relieves the symptoms of asthma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Antibiotics

A

Herbs that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Anti-catarrhal

A

Herbs that help the body remove excess mucus from the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Anti-emetic

A

Herbs that relieve nausea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Anti-lithic

A

Herbs that prevent and help pass urinary and biliary stones

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Anti- microbial

A

Herbs that help the body to destroy or resist pathogenic microorganisms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Anti-spasmodic

A

Herbs that reduce or relieve smooth muscle spasm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Aperient

A

A gentle laxative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Aphrodisiac

A

Herbs that stimulate the sexual response and the libido

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Astringents

A

Herbs that tighten and tone tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Bitters

A

Stimulating tonic herbs for the digestive system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Carminatives

A

Herbs that expel gas from the stomach and intestines

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Carrier oil

A

An oil with little or no scent that is used to dilute or carry essential oils

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Catarrh

A

Inflammation of a mucus membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Compound

A

A formula using more than one herb

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Compress

A

A folded cloth or pad applied as to press onto a body part. A topical preparation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Decoction

A

An herbal water preparation made using non-volatile parts of a plant ( roots, seed, bark, berries) by simmering for 20 minutes or longer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Demulcent

A

An herb that has a smooth, slippery(slimy) texture that is soothing to the mucus membranes in the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Diaphoretic

A

Herbs that cause sweat to come out of the skin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Digestive

A

An herb that helps break down and assimilate food and assist with healthy elimination

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Diuretic

A

Herbs that help the body get rid of excess fluid (water/sodium)

28
Q

Emmenagogue

A

An herb that increases menstrual flow

29
Q

Emollient

A

Herbs that soften and sooth the skin when used externally

30
Q

Essential Oil

A

The volatile oils of many plants

31
Q

Expectorant

A

Herbs that help expel mucus from the body

32
Q

Extract

A

A concentrated form of a plants phytochemicals

33
Q

Febrifuge

A

Fever reducer

34
Q

Galactogogue

A

Increases milk production

35
Q

Glandular

A

Herbs that support the glands in the body

36
Q

Hepatic

A

Herbs that support the liver

37
Q

Hemostatic

A

Herbs with styptic actions - they help to stop hemorrhaging

38
Q

Hypnotic

A

An herb that helps induce sleep,

39
Q

Infusion/tisane

A

Used for the delicate parts of the plants ( leaves, buds, flowers, & roots with high concentration of volatile oils- ex:teas poor boiling water over the plant matter and steep for 10-20 minutes

40
Q

Laxative

A

Herbs that promote movement of the bowels

41
Q

Long infusion

A

Infusion that steeps for 3 or more hours

42
Q

Lymphatic

A

Herbs that have the ability to move lymph and move it and protein away from areas of inflammation

43
Q

Macerate

A

Soaking plant material in a solvent to extract the medicinal constituents of the plant

44
Q

Marc

A

Herbal matter that is left over after straining off the liquid

45
Q

Menstruum

A

The liquids used to extract an herbal preparation

46
Q

Mucilage

A

A thick slippery (slimy) demulcent substance produced by a plant or organism

47
Q

Nervine

A

Herbs that calm, support, strengthen and tone the nervous system

48
Q

Pectoral

A

Herbs that have a strengthening and healing effect on the respiratory system

49
Q

Poultice

A

Mashed or moistened plant matter or other substances placed on the skin

50
Q

Rhizome

A

A horizontal stem that grows underground

51
Q

Salve

A

A soothing external herbal preparation made with infused oils and a wax (bees, carnauba)

52
Q

Sedative

A

Herbs that have a relaxing effect on the body

53
Q

Short infusion

A

Herbs steeped in water for short periods of time

54
Q

Simple

A

An herbal preparation or extract made using only one herb

55
Q

Simpler

A

An herbalist who creates simples and blends them

56
Q

Spp

A

Seen after a Genus name in the binomial classification. Means there are multiple species being referred to

57
Q

Stimmulant

A

Herbs that enhance the physica and stimulate the mental activity , suppress hunger, pain, reduce fatigue and increase euphoria

58
Q

Syrup

A

A sweet liquid preparation

59
Q

Tea

A

A drink created by steeping plant matter referring to Camellia sinensis (white, black, green or oolong)

60
Q

Tisane

A

An infusion as of dried herb used for beverage or used for medical effects

61
Q

Tincture

A

A preparation made by macerating herbal matter in alcohol, then straining

62
Q

Tonic

A

An herb that strengthens and tones one or more organs or systems in the body

63
Q

Tonify

A

To strengthen

64
Q

Volatile Oil

A

A plant oil that evaporates very quickly

65
Q

Vulnerary

A

A substance that soothes and heals wounds more quickly

Herbal Glossary (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions