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Terminology Herbal Actions and Properties Flashcards

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abortifacient

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induces abortion, miscarriage, or premature removal of a fetus

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adaptogen

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herbal pharmaceuticals. They work to counteract the effects of stress in the body. works through the endocrine system to modulate the physical, mental, and emotional effects of stress and increase resistance to physiological imbalances and disease by strengthening the immune system;

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adjuvant

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aids the action of a medicinal agent

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alterative

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strengthens and nourishes the body, often through the removal of metabolic wastes

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amenorrhea

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suppresses menstration

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amphoteric

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A normalizer of the function of an organ or body system. An herb which harmonizes and normalizes the function of an organ or body system, balancing to two seemingly contradictory conditions such as diarrhea and constipation, or high and low blood pressure for example

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analeptic

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restorative or stimulating effect on central nervous system

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analgesic

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relieves pain

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anaphrodisiac

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reduces capacity for sexual arousal

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anesthetic

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induces loss of sensation or consciousness due to the depression of nerve function

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antianemic

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prevents or helps with anemia

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antibacterial

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destroys or stops the growth of bacteria

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antibilious

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eases stomach stress

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anticatarrh

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reduces inflamed mucous membranes of head and throat

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antidepressant

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acts to prevent, cure, or alleviate mental depression

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antidiabetic

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prevents or relieves diabetes

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antidiarrhetic

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prevents or treats diarrhea

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antiemetic

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stops vomiting

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antifungal

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destroys or inhibits the growth of fungus

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antihemorrhagic

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controls hemorrhaging or bleeding

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anti-infectious

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counteracts infection

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anti-inflammatory

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controls inflammation, a reaction to injury or infection

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antimalarial

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prevents or relieves malaria

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antimicrobial

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destroys microbes

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antioxidant

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prevents or inhibits oxidation

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antipruritic

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prevents or relieves itching

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antipyretic

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reduces fever (febrifuge)

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antirheumatic

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eases pain of rheumatism, inflammation of joints and muscles

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antiseptic

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produces asepsis, removes pus, blood, etc.

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antispasmodic

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calms nervous and muscular spasms or convulsions

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antitussive

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controls or prevents cough

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antiviral

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opposes the action of a virus

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anxiolytic

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reduces anxiety

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aperient

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relieves constipation; mild laxative

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aperitive

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stimulates the appetite for food

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aphrodisiac

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increases the capacity for sexual arousal

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aromatic

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a herb containing volatile oils, fragrant odor and slightly stimulating properties

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asepsis

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sterile; free of germs, infection, and any form of life

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astringent

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constricts and binds by coagulation of proteins

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aquaretic

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increases blood flow to the kidneys without increasing sodium and chloride resorption, thereby retaining electrolytes while increasing urine output; increases intravascular fluid volume which increases vascular resistance and blood pressure

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bitter

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stimulates appetite or digestive function

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bronchial

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relaxes spasms or constriction of the bronchi or upper part of the lungs, thereby improving respiration

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carcinostatic

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halts or inhibits the development or continued growth of cancer, carcinomas, or malignant tumors

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cardiotonic

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increases strength and tone (normal tension or response to stimuli) of the heart

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carminative

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causes the release of stomach or intestinal gas

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catarrhal

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pertains to the inflammation of mucous membranes of the head and throat

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cathartic

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produces bowel movements

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caustic

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contains acidic compounds that have an escharotic or corrosive action that is capable of burning or eating away living tissues

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cholagogue

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increases flow of bile from gallbladder

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cicatrizant

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aids formation of scar tissue and wound healing

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counterirritant

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produces an inflammatory response for affecting an adjacent area

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demulcent

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soothes and protects inflamed and irritated mucous membranes both topically and internally

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deobstruent

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removes obstructions to clear or open natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin evidenced my itchiness, redness, and various lesions

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detergent

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cleanses wounds and sores of infected or damaged tissue

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diaphoretic

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increases perspiration (synonym: sudorific)

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digestive

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promotes or aids the digestion process

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disinfectant

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destroys pathogenic microbes, germs, and noxious properties of fermentation

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diuretic

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increases urine flow

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ecbolic

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tends to increase contractions of uterus, facilitating childbirth

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emetic

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produces vomiting and evacuation of stomach contents

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emmenagogue

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regulates and induces normal menstruation; herbs will tone the entire reproductive system and normalize a scanty or excessive menstrual flow

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emollient

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softens and soothes the skin

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errhine

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stimulates sneezing, increasing flow of mucus in nasal passages

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escharotic

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a caustic substance that destroys tissue and causes sloughing

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estrogenic

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causes the production of estrogen

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euphoriant

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produces a sense of bodily comfort; temporary effect and often addictive

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expectorant

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facilitates removal of mucus and other materials

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febrifuge

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reduces or relieves fever

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galactagogue

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promotes the flow of milk

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hemagogue

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promotes the flow of blood

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hemostatic

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controls or stops the flow of blood

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hepatic

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having to do with the liver

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herpetic

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treats skin eruptions relating to the herpes virus

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hypertensive

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raises blood pressure

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hypnotic

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strong-acting nervous system relaxant (nervines) that supports healthy sleep

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hypoglycemant

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lowers blood sugar

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hypotensive

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lowers blood pressure

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lactifuge

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reduces the flow of milk

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laxative

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loosens bowel contents

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lithotriptic

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a substance that causes kidney or bladder stones to dissolve

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masticatory

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increases flow of saliva upon chewing

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mucilaginous

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polysaccharide-rich compounds that coat and soothe inflamed mucous membranes

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narcotic

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induces drowsiness, sleep, or stupor, and lessons pain

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nephritic

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has a beneficial influence on the kidneys

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nervine

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a nerve tonic

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nootropic

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enhances memory, improves cognitive function and mood, reduces oxidative and eschemic damage to the brain

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nutritive

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a herb containing nutrients required to nourish and build the body

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orexigenic

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stimulates or increases the appetite

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parturfaciant

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induces contractions of labor at childbirth

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purgative

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causes the evacuation of intestinal contents; laxative

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refrigerant

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relieves thirst with its cooling properties

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relaxant

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tends to relax and relieve tension, especially muscular tension

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renal

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strengthens, cleanses or treats imbalance or disease states affecting the kidneys

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resorbent

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aids reabsorption of blood from bruises

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rubefacient

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reddens skin, dilates the blood vessels, and increases blood supply locally

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sedative

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exerts a soothing, tranquilizing effect on the body

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sialagogue

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increases the production and flow of saliva

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soporific

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induces sleep

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stimulant

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increases body or organ function temporarily

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stomachic

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aids the stomach and digestive action

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sudorific

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increase perspiration

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tonic

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stimulates energy and increases strength and tone

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trophorestorative

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nourishes and restores balance to the body. Trophorestorative herbs typically have a strong affinity for an organ or organ system and correct deficiency and weakness not only through temporary stimulation but by deeply nourishing that organ or organ system.

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vermifuge

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expels worms from the intestines

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vulnerary

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aids in healing wounds (top)

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