Therapeutic Actions Flashcards
Analgesic
reduces pain
Anesthetic
loss of sensation
Anti-coagulant
prevents blood-clotting
Antipyretic
eliminates heat, fever
Antiseptic
prevents microbe growth
Antispasmodic
relieves voluntary and involuntary muscle spasms
Antitumoral
prevents growth of cancer cells
Antitussive
relieves coughs
Astringent
firms tissue/organs, reduces discharge of tissues
Anti-inflammatory
reduces inflammation of tissues
Carminative
relieves intestinal pain, promotes peristalsis
Cephalic
clears the mind
Choleretic
stimulates bile production
Decongestant
liquefies mucus
Diuretic
increases urination and activity of kidneys and bladder
Emmenagogue
promotes and regulates menstruation
Estrogenic
acts similar to estrogen
Expectorant
promotes discharge of phlegm
Febrifuge
reduces fever
Galactagogue
stimulates milk flow
Hemostatic
stops blood flow
Hypotensive
lowers blood pressure
Diaphoretic
causes perspiration and elimination through skin
Mucolytic
dissolves or breaks down mucous
Nervine
strengthens activity of NS by stimulation or sedation
Rubefacient
causes warming/redness of skin
Sedative
calms functional activity of organ or body
Stimulant
increases internal heat, metabolism, circulation
Tonic
increases weight/density, nourishes the body
Vulnerary
cicatrisant, heals wounds by protecting against infection and stimulating cell growth
