Terminology

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Abortifacient

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Capable of inducing abortion

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Alterative

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Corrects disordered bodily functions

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Analgesic

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Relieves pain

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Anaphrodisiac

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Reduces pain

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Anthelmintic

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A vermifuge

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Anti-arthritic

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Combats arthritis

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Anticatarrhal

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Combats catarrh - removes excess

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Anticonvulsive

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Arrest or prevent convulsions

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Antidepressant

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Help alleviate depression

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Anti-emetic

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Reduces nausea and vomiting

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inflammatory

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Alleviates inflammation

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Antimicrobial

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Destroys pathogenic micros organisms

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Antiphlogistic

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Counteracts inflammation

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Antipruritic

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Relieves itching

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Anti rheumatic

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Relieves rheumatism

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Antiseptic

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Destroys and prevents the development of microbes (bacteria & viruses)

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Antispasmodic

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Preventing spasms, convulsions, nervous disorders

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Antitussive

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Relieves cough

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Aphrodisiac

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Arouses sexual desire

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Astringent

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Contracts, tigethens and binds tissue

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Bactericidal

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Destroys bacteria

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Calmative

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Tranquillizer

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Cardiac

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Pertaining to the heart

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Carminative

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Relieves flatulence

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Cephalic

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Remedy for disorders of the head (mind) - directed towards the head

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Chemotype

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Chemotypes are essential oils that have been extracted from one botanical species yet yield essentials oils of distinctly different chemical composing

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Cholagogue

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Stimulates the secretion and flow of bile into the duodenum

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Cicatrising (or cicatrisant)

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Helps the formation of scar tissue for healing

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Cordial

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Stimulant and tonic

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Cytophilactic

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Stimulates cellular activity and cellular regeneration

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Decongestant

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Relieves congestion

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Demulcent

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A substance that protects mucous membranes and allays irritation

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Deodorant

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Asks or removes unpleasant odours

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Depurative

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Detoxifying

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Diaphoretic

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Causes sweating

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Digestive

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Aids digestion

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Disinfectant

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Combats the spread of germs

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Diuretic

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Promotes urination

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Emmenagogue

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Induces or regulates menstruation

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Emollient

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Soothes inflammation, softens tissues, refreshes

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Estrogenic

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Mimics estrogen

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Expectorant

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Aids removal of catarrh (phlegm)

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Febrifuge

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Combats fever

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Fungicidal

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Combats fungal infection

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Galactagogue

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Increases milk secretion

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Germicidal

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Destroys germs

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Haemostatic

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Arrests bleeding

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Hepatic

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Relating to the liver

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Hormonal

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Balances (or regulates) hormone secretion

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Hypertensive

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Raises blood pressure

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Hypotensive

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Lowers blood pressure

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Immunostimulant

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Stimulates body's natural defense system

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Insecticide

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Repels insects

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Lipolytic

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Breaks down fat

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Mucolytic

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Breaks down mucous

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Nervine

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Nerve tonic

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Neurotoxic

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Toxic to nervous system

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Parturient

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Aiding childbirth

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Per fumum

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Through smoke

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Phytotherapy

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Use of the whole plant to aid healing

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Prophylactic

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Preventative of disease or infection

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Refridgerant

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Cooling reduce fever

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Relaxant

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Soothing, relieves tension

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Rubefacient

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Increases local circulation causing redness of the skin and possible irritation

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Sedative

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Produces a calming effect

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Soporific

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Induces sleep

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Spasmogenic

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Contracts muscle, causes spasm

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Spasmolytic

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Antispasmodic, releases spasm

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Splenic

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Relating to the spleen

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Stimulant

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Having a rousing, uplifting effect on body and mind

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Stomachic

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Digestive aid, gastric tonic

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Styptic

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An astringent that stops or reduces external bleeding

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Sudorific

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Causes sweating

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Synergy

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The harmonious action of 2 or more agents working together producing a more effective result than when used alone

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Tonic

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Strengthen the body

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Uterine

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Pertaining to the uterus

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Vasoconstrictor

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Causes contraction of the blood vessels

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Vasodilator

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Dilates blood vessels

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Vermifuge

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Expels intestinal worms

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Vulnerary

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Helps heal wounds and sores by external application