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L3 Herbal Actions: Definitions Flashcards

1
Q

Organ-specific actions

What term means restoring the function of the organ?

A

Trophorestorative

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Organ-specific actions

Relating to the liver

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Hepatic
hepatikos
tones and strengthens the liver

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Organ-specific actions

Tones the heart function and increases force of contraction

A

Cardiotonic
cardio, tonus

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Organ-specific actions

Related to
the nerves

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Nervine
nervinus
Strengthen and relax the nerves

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Organ-specific actions

Treats the chest and respiration

A

Pectoral
pectoralis

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Organ-specific actions

Restores cognitive function

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Nootropic
noōs, tropē

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Function-specific actions

Promotes urination by stimulating
kidney

A

Diuretic
diouretikos

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Function-specific actions

Promotes perspiration

A

Diaphortetic
diaphorētikòs

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Function-specific actions

Promotes bowel motions

A

Laxative
laxare

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Q

Function-specific actions

Promotes menstruation

A

Emmenogogue
emmēn, agogue

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Function-specific actions

Promotes secretion of
digestive fluids

A

Bitter Tonic

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General actions

Binds and tightens tissues

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Astringent
astringere

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General actions

Soothes and protects tissues

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Demulcent
demulcere

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General actions

Stimulates tissues,
via nerves or circulation

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Stimulant

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General actions

Heals injury and
broken tissue

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Vulnerary
vulnus

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Helps the body adapt to stress

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Adaptogen
adaptare

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Relieves pain

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Analgesic
Anodyne

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Antiparasitic

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Anthelmintic
anti, helmis

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Anti-bacterial or anti-infection

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Antispetic
anti, sēptikos

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Relieves involuntary muscular contractions

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Antispasmodic
anti, spasmos

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Q

Relieves constipation

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Aperient (mild)
aperire

Laxative
laxare

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Q

Promotes strong elimination

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Cathartic
kathartikos

23
Q

Promotes secretion and clearance of sputum

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Expectorant
expectorare

24
Q

Substance found in plant roots, used medicially to soothe and heal tissues

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Mucilagenous
mucilago

25
Q

A strong laxative

A

Purgative
purgare

26
Q

Imparts a sense of vigour and vitality

A

Tonic
tonikos

27
Q

General actions

Subtly alters a pathological condition

A

Alterative
alterare

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