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Vocab - actions of herbs Flashcards

1
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a gentle nutritive eliminative agent that alters function gradually toward health.

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Alterative

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2
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diminishes pain

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Analgesic

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3
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relieves pain

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Anodyne

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expels/destroys intestinal helminths (worms)

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Anthelmintic

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5
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destroys the or arrests the growth of bacteria or protozoa

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Antibiotic

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6
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relieves nausea and vomiting

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Antiemetic

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7
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prevents or reduces fever

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Antipyretic

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inhibits the growth of bacteria

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Antiseptic

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reduces the intensity of spasticity, tremor, or cramps

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Antispasmodic

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10
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relieves coughing

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Antitussive

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gentle stimulant to the bowels – mild laxative

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Aperient

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12
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stimulates sexual desire or arousal

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Aphrodisiac

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contracts tissue, reducing bleeding or fluid exudate

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Astringent

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14
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healing or soothing agent, usually made from a tree resin

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Balsam

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15
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stimulates gastric, pancreatic, and gallbladder juices as well as motility due to its bitter taste

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Bitter

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16
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exerts an effect on the heart

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Cardiac

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17
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soothes digestive upset and helps to expel gas

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Carminative

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18
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very strong laxative

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Cathartic

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19
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increases the flow of bile into the intestines

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Cholagogue

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20
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increases the production of bile

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Choleretic

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21
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a substance added to modify a medicinal preparation, usually by adding flavor

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Corrigent

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22
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a mucilaginous substance that sooths tissue, particularly mucous membranes

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Demulcent

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23
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cleanses and purifies the system, particularly the blood

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Depurative

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24
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increases the output of urine

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Diaphoretic

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25
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increases the output of urine

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Diuretic

26
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induces vomiting

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Emetic

27
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promotes menstrual flow

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Emmenagogue

28
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moisturizes the skin

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Emollient

29
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promotes discharge of mucous from the lungs

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Expectorant

30
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activity of the production of milk by the mammary glands

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Galactagogue

31
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stops bleeding

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Hemostatic

32
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promotes sleep

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Hypnotic

33
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affects the liver

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Hepatic

34
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promotes defecation

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Laxative

35
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relieves pain and induces sleep (generally has higher toxicity)

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Narcotic

36
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calming or soothing to the nerves

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Nervine

37
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strong laxative

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Purgative

38
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restores normal physiological activity

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Restorative

39
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local irritant that increases circulation and, thus, erythema

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Rubefacient

40
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calming to the nerves with reduced alertness

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Sedative

41
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enhances a physiologic process

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Stimulant

42
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has an effect on the function of the stomach

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Stomachic

43
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astringent that stops bleeding

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Styptic

44
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strengthens an organ, organ system or the whole organism

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Tonic

45
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destroys helminths

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Vermicide

46
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stimulates the expulsion of helminths

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Vermifuge

47
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heals wounds

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Vulnerary

48
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concept in the classic literature wherein the physical characteristics of a plant are related to their medicinal action.

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Doctrine of Signatures

49
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technique of using the senses to evaluate an herb for taste, smell, appearance, texture, energetics, quality, and identity.

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Organoleptics

50
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How the Naturpoathic Herbalist is a Botanist

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Plants in their natural habitat
physical characteristics of the plant
Relationship of plants in families
Latin binomial: genus and species

51
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How the Naturpoathic Herbalist is an Herbalist

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Medicinal Actions
Herbal Energetics
Therapeutic Indications
Organ Systems
Constituents
Dosage
Preparation
52
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How the Naturpoathic Herbalist is a Physician

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Knowledge of biomedical sciences
Approach to the patient
Diagnosis
Disease management
Herb, Nutrient, Drug Interactions
53
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Aritolochia serpentaria 
Ageratina altissima 
Eryngium cunifolium 
Plantago major
Polygala senega 
Rauwolfia serpentina 
Asarum canadensis
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(all are called Snakeroot!)

54
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Major Medicinal Plant Families:  
Al\_\_\_\_
Ap\_\_\_\_
Ar\_\_\_\_\_
Asph\_\_\_\_\_
As\_\_\_\_\_
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Alliaceae
Apiaceae
Araliaceae
Asphodelaceae
Asteraceae
55
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Major Medicinal Plant Families:  
F\_\_\_\_\_
G\_\_\_\_\_
Hy\_\_\_\_\_
La\_\_\_\_\_
Li\_\_\_\_\_
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Fabacae
Gingkoaceae
Hypericacae
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
56
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Major Medicinal Plant Families:  
Pal\_\_\_\_
Pap\_\_\_\_\_
Pin\_\_\_\_\_
Pip\_\_\_\_\_
Po\_\_\_\_\_
Z\_\_\_\_\_
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Palmaceae
Papaveraceae
Pinaceae
Piperaceae
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
57
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Major Medicinal Plant Families:  
Rh\_\_\_\_\_
Ro\_\_\_\_\_
Rub\_\_\_\_\_
Rut\_\_\_\_\_
So\_\_\_\_\_
U\_\_\_\_\_
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Rhamnaceae
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Urticaceae
58
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refers to the shape of the plant and plant parts, such as the type of leaf, parts of the flower etc.

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plant morphology

59
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refers to the parts of the cells of plants

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plant anatomy

60
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refers to the molecular processes of the plant

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plant physiology

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