L3 Herbal Actions: Definitions Flashcards
Organ-specific actions
What term means restoring the function of the organ?
Trophorestorative
Organ-specific actions
Relating to the liver
Hepatic
hepatikos
tones and strengthens the liver
Organ-specific actions
Tones the heart function and increases force of contraction
Cardiotonic
cardio, tonus
Organ-specific actions
Related to
the nerves
Nervine
nervinus
Strengthen and relax the nerves
Organ-specific actions
Treats the chest and respiration
Pectoral
pectoralis
Organ-specific actions
Restores cognitive function
Nootropic
noōs, tropē
Function-specific actions
Promotes urination by stimulating
kidney
Diuretic
diouretikos
Function-specific actions
Promotes perspiration
Diaphortetic
diaphorētikòs
Function-specific actions
Promotes bowel motions
Laxative
laxare
Function-specific actions
Promotes menstruation
Emmenogogue
emmēn, agogue
Function-specific actions
Promotes secretion of
digestive fluids
Bitter Tonic
General actions
Binds and tightens tissues
Astringent
astringere
General actions
Soothes and protects tissues
Demulcent
demulcere
General actions
Stimulates tissues,
via nerves or circulation
Stimulant
General actions
Heals injury and
broken tissue
Vulnerary
vulnus
Helps the body adapt to stress
Adaptogen
adaptare
Relieves pain
Analgesic
Anodyne
Antiparasitic
Anthelmintic
anti, helmis
Anti-bacterial or anti-infection
Antispetic
anti, sēptikos
Relieves involuntary muscular contractions
Antispasmodic
anti, spasmos
Relieves constipation
Aperient (mild)
aperire
Laxative
laxare
Promotes strong elimination
Cathartic
kathartikos
Promotes secretion and clearance of sputum
Expectorant
expectorare
Substance found in plant roots, used medicially to soothe and heal tissues
Mucilagenous
mucilago
A strong laxative
Purgative
purgare
Imparts a sense of vigour and vitality
Tonic
tonikos
General actions
Subtly alters a pathological condition
Alterative
alterare
