Sage Terms Flashcards
Analgesic
Relieve and/or numbs pain
Anaphrodisiac
Reduces or suppresses sexual appetite
Anaesthetic
Pain relieving by the loss of sensation, numbing.
Anti-anemic
Prevents or corrects anemia (iron deficiency)
Antihistamine
Counteracts allergic reaction
Anti-inflammatory
Reduces inflammation
Basil, German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Fennel, Geranium, Lavender, Litsea Cubeba, Niaouli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Ravensara, Rosemary, Rose, Spearmint, Spruce, Tea Tree
Antimicrobial
Reduces, inhibits, or destroys the growth of microbes/microorganisms
Antioxidant
a substance that reduces damage due to oxygen, such as that caused by free radicals
Antiseptic
Prevents infection
Antispasmodic
Decreases shaking and spasms
An agent tthat prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps: Basil, Black Pepper, German Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Helichrysum, Fennel, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram,Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Spearmint, Spruce, Thyme
Anti Viral
Destroys Viruses or inhibits their growth and reproduction
Astringent
Causes contraction of organic tissue; drying
An agent that contracts, tightens and binds tissues: Cedarwood, Cypress, Eucalyptus radiata, Frankincense, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary,
Aphrodisiac
Increases sexual desire and sexual functioning
Carcinogenic
toxins with the potential to cause cancer
Cicatrisant
Agent promoting healing by scar tissue formation
Cold Pressed
A method of extraction for oils, also referred to as cold expression. The best carrier oils are cold pressed because of the absence of excessive heat in the extraction process. Traditionally, seeds, nuts and fruits were hand pressed under very low temperatures to extract oils. Modern cold pressed oil is produced through a combination of grinding and low heat.
Detoxifying
Removes and combats impurities and toxins in the blood and body
Diuretic
Increases removal of fluid from the body and increases the need to urinate more often. The body tries to eliminate any unnecessary waste through diuretic essential oils to improve health.
Distillation
A method by which the essences of the plan are extracted and used to produce essential oils, flower waters, or some other by-products. Methods of distillation include mainly steam distillation but some essential oils, such as those from the citrus family, are obtained by the cold press method.
Emmenagogue
Stimulates release from the uterus, helpful in stimulating menstruation
Emollient
Smoothes and softens the skin
Expectorant
stimulates coughing, helps clear mucus from the respiratory system
Febrifuge
Combats Fever
Free Radical
Molecules that are very unstable and seek to bond to other molecules to increase their stability. They are produced through a number of normal internal functions of the body as well as when the body is subjected to certain toxic environmental exposures. When free radicals bond to molecules within the body’s tissues they can cause damage to cells or to DNA contained within the cells.
Fungicidal
Kills of inhibit fungi
An agent that resists or destroys fungi: Basil , German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Helichrysum, Fennel, Geranium, Litsea Cubeba, Marjoram, Patchouli, Peppermint, Ravensara, Rosemary, Spearmint, Spruce, Tea Tree
Hemostatic
Helps to stop bleeding
Hypnotic
Induces sleep, sedates
Laxative
relieves constipation
Nervine
Substance that strengthens and tones the nerves and nervous system
Parasiticide
Destroys Parasites
Prophylactic
Defends against disease and infection
Rubefacient
calms redness
Sebum
An oil substance secreted by the sebaceous glands that help prevent hair and skin from drying out.
Sedative
Calming, moderating, or tranquilizing
An agent that reduces nervousness, distress, or agitation: Bergamot, Cedarwood, German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Jasmine, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang
Sudorific
Induces perspiration
Tonic
Restores and strengthens the whole body or its parts
Synergy
Agents working together and in harmony to produce an effect greater than the sum of the individual parts
Vasoconstrictor
Causes the contraction of blood vessels
Vermifuge
Expels intestinal worms
Viscosity
Referring to the thickness of the essential oil. An essential oil with high viscosity is a thicker essential oil
Volatile
Changing easily to vapour, as in the case of essential oils.
