Vocab - actions of herbs

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Alterative

Question 2

diminishes pain

Answer 2

Analgesic

Question 3

relieves pain

Answer 3

Anodyne

Question 4

expels/destroys intestinal helminths (worms)

Answer 4

Anthelmintic

Question 5

destroys the or arrests the growth of bacteria or protozoa

Answer 5

Antibiotic

Question 6

relieves nausea and vomiting

Answer 6

Antiemetic

Question 7

prevents or reduces fever

Answer 7

Antipyretic

Question 8

inhibits the growth of bacteria

Answer 8

Antiseptic

Question 9

reduces the intensity of spasticity, tremor, or cramps

Answer 9

Antispasmodic

Question 10

relieves coughing

Answer 10

Antitussive

Question 11

gentle stimulant to the bowels – mild laxative

Answer 11

Aperient

Question 12

stimulates sexual desire or arousal

Answer 12

Aphrodisiac

Question 13

contracts tissue, reducing bleeding or fluid exudate

Answer 13

Astringent

Question 14

healing or soothing agent, usually made from a tree resin

Answer 14

Balsam

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Bitter

Question 16

exerts an effect on the heart

Answer 16

Cardiac

Question 17

soothes digestive upset and helps to expel gas

Answer 17

Carminative

Question 18

very strong laxative

Answer 18

Cathartic

Question 19

increases the flow of bile into the intestines

Answer 19

Cholagogue

Question 20

increases the production of bile

Answer 20

Choleretic

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Corrigent

Question 22

a mucilaginous substance that sooths tissue, particularly mucous membranes

Answer 22

Demulcent

Question 23

cleanses and purifies the system, particularly the blood

Answer 23

Depurative

Question 24

increases the output of urine

Answer 24

Diaphoretic

Question 25

increases the output of urine

Answer 25

Diuretic

Question 26

induces vomiting

Answer 26

Emetic

Question 27

promotes menstrual flow

Answer 27

Emmenagogue

Question 28

moisturizes the skin

Answer 28

Emollient

Question 29

promotes discharge of mucous from the lungs

Answer 29

Expectorant

Question 30

activity of the production of milk by the mammary glands

Answer 30

Galactagogue

Question 31

stops bleeding

Answer 31

Hemostatic

Question 32

promotes sleep

Answer 32

Hypnotic

Question 33

affects the liver

Answer 33

Hepatic

Question 34

promotes defecation

Answer 34

Laxative

Question 35

relieves pain and induces sleep (generally has higher toxicity)

Answer 35

Narcotic

Question 36

calming or soothing to the nerves

Answer 36

Nervine

Question 37

strong laxative

Answer 37

Purgative

Question 38

restores normal physiological activity

Answer 38

Restorative

Question 39

local irritant that increases circulation and, thus, erythema

Answer 39

Rubefacient

Question 40

calming to the nerves with reduced alertness

Answer 40

Sedative

Question 41

enhances a physiologic process

Answer 41

Stimulant

Question 42

has an effect on the function of the stomach

Answer 42

Stomachic

Question 43

astringent that stops bleeding

Answer 43

Styptic

Question 44

strengthens an organ, organ system or the whole organism

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Tonic

Question 45

destroys helminths

Answer 45

Vermicide

Question 46

stimulates the expulsion of helminths

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Vermifuge

Question 47

heals wounds

Answer 47

Vulnerary

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Doctrine of Signatures

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Organoleptics

Question 50

How the Naturpoathic Herbalist is a Botanist

Answer 50

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

Question 51

How the Naturpoathic Herbalist is an Herbalist

Answer 51

``` Medicinal Actions Herbal Energetics Therapeutic Indications Organ Systems Constituents Dosage Preparation ```

Question 52

How the Naturpoathic Herbalist is a Physician

Answer 52

``` Knowledge of biomedical sciences Approach to the patient Diagnosis Disease management Herb, Nutrient, Drug Interactions ```

Question 53

``` Aritolochia serpentaria Ageratina altissima Eryngium cunifolium Plantago major Polygala senega Rauwolfia serpentina Asarum canadensis ```

Answer 53

(all are called Snakeroot!)

Question 54

``` Major Medicinal Plant Families: Al____ Ap____ Ar_____ Asph_____ As_____ ```

Answer 54

``` Alliaceae Apiaceae Araliaceae Asphodelaceae Asteraceae ```

Question 55

``` Major Medicinal Plant Families: F_____ G_____ Hy_____ La_____ Li_____ ```

Answer 55

``` Fabacae Gingkoaceae Hypericacae Lamiaceae Liliaceae ```

Question 56

``` Major Medicinal Plant Families: Pal____ Pap_____ Pin_____ Pip_____ Po_____ Z_____ ```

Answer 56

``` Palmaceae Papaveraceae Pinaceae Piperaceae Poaceae Zingiberaceae ```

Question 57

``` Major Medicinal Plant Families: Rh_____ Ro_____ Rub_____ Rut_____ So_____ U_____ ```

Answer 57

``` Rhamnaceae Rosaceae Rubiaceae Rutaceae Solanaceae Urticaceae ```

Question 58

refers to the shape of the plant and plant parts, such as the type of leaf, parts of the flower etc.

Answer 58

plant morphology

Question 59

refers to the parts of the cells of plants

Answer 59

plant anatomy

Question 60

refers to the molecular processes of the plant

Answer 60

plant physiology