Nerdy Words Flashcards

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DEOBSTRUENT

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Removing obstructions; having the power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body.
Herbs: Agrimony, Wild Carrot, Bladderwrack, Dandelion, Butcher’s Broom, Yellow Dock, Plantain

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Removing obstructions; having the power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body.
Herbs: Agrimony, Wild Carrot, Bladderwrack, Dandelion, Butcher’s Broom, Yellow Dock, Plantain

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DEOBSTRUENT

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RUBEFACIENT

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substances that redden the skin by dilating the skin blood
vessels and increasing blood circulation.
Herbs: Cayenne pepper, Mustard seed, Castor oil, Garlic,
Ginger, Stinging Nettle, Cloves, Horseradish

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substances that redden the skin by dilating the skin blood
vessels and increasing blood circulation.
Herbs: Cayenne pepper, Mustard seed, Castor oil, Garlic,
Ginger, Stinging Nettle, Cloves, Horseradish

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RUBEFACIENT

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ANODYNE

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a painkilling drug or medicine.
Herbs: Valerian, California Poppy, Wild Lettuce, Juniper,
Cloves, Chamomile, Anise, Rosemary, Kava Kava, Hops

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a painkilling drug or medicine.
Herbs: Valerian, California Poppy, Wild Lettuce, Juniper,
Cloves, Chamomile, Anise, Rosemary, Kava Kava, Hops

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ANODYNE

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ANTISEPTIC

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Substances that preventthe growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
Herbs: Yarrow, Calendula,
Cinnamon, Stevia, Thyme,
Garlic, Sage, Clove, Burdock,
Echinacea, Elecampane,
Rose hips, Myrrh, Ginkgo,
Eucalyptus, Goldenseal
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Substances that preventthe growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
Herbs: Yarrow, Calendula,
Cinnamon, Stevia, Thyme,
Garlic, Sage, Clove, Burdock,
Echinacea, Elecampane,
Rose hips, Myrrh, Ginkgo,
Eucalyptus, Goldenseal
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ANTISEPTIC

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9
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a medicine used in the
healing of wounds.
Herbs: Comfrey, Calendula,
Plantain, Aloe Vera, Mullein,
Rosemary, Marshmallow
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Vulnerary

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Vulnerary

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a medicine used in the
healing of wounds.
Herbs: Comfrey, Calendula,
Plantain, Aloe Vera, Mullein,
Rosemary, Marshmallow
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Hypnotic

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Sleep inducing.
Herbs: Passionflower, Kava
Kava, California Poppy,
Valerian, Wild Lettuce,
Skullcap, Jamaican Dogwood, Roman Chamomile,
Mistletoe
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Sleep inducing.
Herbs: Passionflower, Kava
Kava, California Poppy,
Valerian, Wild Lettuce,
Skullcap, Jamaican Dogwood, Roman Chamomile,
Mistletoe
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Hypnotic

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