Terminology

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Adaptogen

Aka?

Answer 1

Generally strengthens body systems

Also called: Tonic

Question 2

Analgesic

Answer 2

Relieves or reduces pain

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Anodyne

Answer 3

Pain relieving, but to a lesser degree than analgesic or narcotic

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Antihelmintic

Aka?

Answer 4

Expels or destroys intestinal worms

Also called: vermifuge

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Antipyretic

Aka?

Answer 5

Reduces or prevents fever

Also called: febrifuge

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Antispasmodic

Answer 6

Relieves spasms or cramps

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Aphrodisiac

Answer 7

Increases sexual desire or potency

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Astringent

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Contracts or shrinks tissues; used to decrease secretions or control bleeding

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Bitter tonic

Answer 9

Possesses an acrid, astringent, or disagreeable taste that stimulates the flow of saliva and gastric juices

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Calmative

Answer 10

Has mild sedative or hypnotic properties

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Carminative

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Stops the formation of intestinal gas and helps expel gas already formed

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Cathartic

Aka?

Answer 12

Powerfully activates intestinal peristalsis, uses to relieve sever constipation

Also called: purgative or laxative

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Cholegogue

Aka?

Answer 13

Stimulates secretion and release of bile

Also called: cholerectic

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Counterirritant

Answer 14

Causes a distracting itching intended to relieve another irritation

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Demulcent

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Soothes irritated tissues, especially mucous membranes

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Diaphoretic

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Promotes sweating

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Diuretic

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Promotes urine production and flow

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Emetic

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Induces vomiting

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Emollient

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Soften or soothes skin

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Expectorant

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Increases bronchial secretions and facilitates their expulsion through coughing, spitting, or sneezing

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Galactogogue

Answer 21

Increases secretion of milk

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Hepatic

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Affects the liver

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Laxative

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Promotes bowel movements

*cathartic = powerful stimulation of intestinal peristalsis… cathartics are laxatives, too

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Nervine

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Calms nervousness, tension, or excitement

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Pectoral

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Relieves ailments of the chest and lungs

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Sedative

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Reduces nervous tension; usually stronger than a calmative

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Soporific

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Induces sleep

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Stimulant

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Excites or quickens a process or activity of the body

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Stomachic

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Gives strength and tone to the stomach or stimulates the appetite by promoting digestive secretions

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Powder

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Dried and ground plant part used in tablets and capsules

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Infusion

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Weak extract using brief exposure to hot water, as in making tea

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Decoction

Answer 32

Stronger extraction than infusion by boiling in water for longer periods

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Tincture

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Fluid extraction (usually alcohol) with longer exposure time (up to weeks

Often at a concentration of 1:5 or 1:10 (1 part plant to 5 or 10 parts solution)

Question 34

Fluid extract

Answer 34

Fluid extraction and then some of the fluid is distilled away

Typical concentration = 1:1

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Solid extract

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Most concentrated extract produced by evaporating all fluid from a fluid extraction

Typically 2:1 up to 8:1 plant:water ratio

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Standardized extract

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Extract produced to contain a consistent amount of one or more know active ingredients

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BID / TID / QID

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2x daily / 3x daily / 4x daily

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Q4H / Q2H / Q8H

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Every 4 hours / every 2 hours / every 8 hours

Question 39

PRN

Answer 39

As needed