Type of herbs

Question 1

Adaptogens

Answer 1

strengthen HPO axis and increase resilience to negative effects of stress ** ADRENALS **

Question 2

Alterative

Answer 2

support specific elimination pathways of the body and support damp heat problems ** congested liver, encourage urination, congested lungs, skin, lymph and bowel **

Question 3

Anodyne

Answer 3

dull the sense of pain ** muscular and nervous system pain **

Question 4

Anti-inflammatory

Answer 4

lessen inflammatory response in the body

Question 5

Antimicrobial

Answer 5

negatively effect pathogens in the body ** viral infections, bacteria and fungal infections **

Question 6

Antispasmodic

Answer 6

relieve muscle tension and cramping ** menstrual cramping, ureter cramping, leg cramps, tense muscle shoulders **

Question 7

Anti-thelmintic

Answer 7

combat parasitical worms in the body

Question 8

Astringent

Answer 8

tighten and tone tissues ** sore throat, vaginal infection, ulcers in the GI, UTI, varicose veins, diarrhea **

Question 9

Bitters

Answer 9

promote good digestion ** increased salivation, increased HCL in stomach, release of bile and pancreatic enzymes **

Question 10

Cardio Tonic

Answer 10

support cardiac function

Question 11

Carminative

Answer 11

stagnant digestion ** bloating and gas **

Question 12

Cholagogue

Answer 12

increase production of bile and stimulate peristalsis thus s/w laxative

Question 13

Circulatory stimulant

Answer 13

stagnant circulation

Question 14

Demulcent

Answer 14

soothe hot and irritated issues ** sore throat, digestive ulcers, dry and unproductive coughs, irritated intestines, irritated urinary tract

Question 15

Disphoretic

Answer 15

used in fevers - relaxing and stimulating

Question 16

Diffusive

Answer 16

break up stagnant energy and move it through the body

Question 17

Diuretic

Answer 17

increase urine output and resolve damp conditions in the body ** lower BP, edema **

Question 18

Emmenagogue

Answer 18

promote menstruation (avoid if pregnant)

Question 19

Expectorant

Answer 19

expel congested mucus - relaxing [yellow] and stimulating [clear or white]

Question 20

Hypotensive

Answer 20

lower blood pressure

Question 21

Immunomodulating

Answer 21

build and strengthen the immune system ** frequent colds and flu, seasonal allergies, enviro allergies, food intolerances, cancer and AI problems **

Question 22

Immunostimulant

Answer 22

boost the immune system by increasing phagocytosis or disrupting viral replication

Question 23

Laxative

Answer 23

increase bowel movements (some by increased peristalsis, others providing lubrication)

Question 24

Lymphatic

Answer 24

move congested lymph

Question 25

Nervine

Answer 25

nervous system - relaxing [calming to promoting sleep] and stimulating [direct stimulation to promoting circulation]

Question 26

Trophorestorative

Answer 26

bring balance to a particular organ or system in a person

Question 27

Vulnerary

Answer 27

heal wounds ** external [skin] and internal [hemorrhoids, ulcers]