Herbal Terminology Cards

8/8/2019 Herbal Terminology Cards

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Term - Antidepressive

Phonetic - An te-de-pres iv

Action Herbs used to alleviatedepression. St. Johns Wort

Term - Antidiabetic

Phonetic - An te-diah-betik

Action Herbs used to prevent thedevelopment of diabetes.

Term - Antiallergic

Phonetic - Ante-ah-lerjik

Action Herbs used to counteractallergies. German Chamomile, RomanChamomile.

Term - Antiarthritics

Phonetic - Ante-ar-thritik

Action Herbs used to relieve andheal arthritic conditions. BlackCohosh, Blackberry, Burdock, Cayenne, Dandelion,

Yellow Dock.

Term - Anthelmintics

Phonetic - An-thel-mintik

Action Herbs used to expel ordestroy intestinal worms. Elecampane,Horehound, Hyssop, Mullein, Plantain, Pumpkin seeds,Wormwood.

Term - Antiabortives

Phonetic - Ante-ah-bortiv

Action Herbs used to counteractabortive tendencies. Cramp Bark, WitchHazel.

Term - Abortifacient

Phonetic - Ah-borti-fashent

Action Herbs producingmiscarriage. Pennyroyal, Rue.

TERM ABSORBENT

PHONETIC - Ab-sorbent

Action - Herbs used to produceabsorption of inflammation ordiseased tissue. Mullein, Slippery Elm.

Term ADJUVANT

Phonetic Adju-vant

Action - An herb that is added to aformula because it aids the effect ofthe principle ingredient. Cayenne,Ginger.

Term ALTERATIVES

Phonetic Awlter-ativ

Action - Herbs that graduallycleanse the blood, tone and regulatethe eliminative organs. Burdock, Borage,Cleavers, Yarrow.


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Term ANALGESIC

Phonetic An al-jezik

Action - Herbs used to relieve pain.Chamomile, Lobelia, Mullein, Skullcap, Stinging Nettle.

Term CEPHALICS

Phonetic Sefal-ic

Action - Herbs that are healing tocerebral conditions and diseases:Catnip, Flaxseed, Garlic, Juniper berry, Lemon balm,

Lily of the Valley (powerful), Red Sage, Rosemary,Stinging Nettle.

Term ANAPHRODISIACS

Phonetic Anaf-ro-dize-ak

Action - Herbs used to lessen sexualfunctions and desires. Celery, GardenSage, Hops, Skullcap.

Term ANODYNES

Phonetic Ano-dine

Action - Herbs used to relieve pain.Chamomile, Calendula, Mullein, Mustard,Passionflower, Peppermint, Stinging Nettle, Tomatotops and ripe fruit pulp, Valerian, Wormwood (oil).

Term ANESTHETIC

Phonetic Anes-thetik

Action - See Local anesthetic andAnodyne.

Term ANTACIDS

Phonetic Ant-asid

Action - Herbs used to neutralizeacid in the stomach and intestinaltract. Apple, caraway, Catnip, Cloves, Elderflowers,Fennel, Parsley, Peppermint, Slippery Elm.

Term ANTHELMINTICS

Phonetic An-thel-mintik

Action - Herbs used to expel ordestroy intestinal worms. Elecampane,Horehound, Hyssop, Mullein, Plantain, Pumpkin seeds,Wormwood.

Term ANTIASTHMATICS

Phonetic An te-az-matik

Action - Herbs used to relieveasthma. Angelica, Aniseed, Cayenne, Cleavers,Coltsfoot, Elecampane, Eucalyptus, garlic, Horehound,Lobelia, Slippery Elm.

Term ANTIBACTERIAL

Phonetic Ante-bak-terre-al

Action - Herbs destroying orsuppressing the growth orreproduction of bacteria. Calendula,Eucalyptus essential oil, Echinacea, Garlic, nasturtium.

Term ANTIBILIOUS

Phonetic An te-bilyus

Action - Herbs used to eliminate abilious or jaundice condition inthe body. Borage, Chamomile, Cayenne,Celandine, Cleavers, Dandelion, Fumitory, Yarrow


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Term ANTIBIOTIC

Phonetic Ante-bi-otik

Action - Herbs which can inhibitthe growth of or destroy bacteriaand other microorganisms. Echinacea,Eucalyptus, Hops, Manuka essential oil, Mouse EarHawkweed, mullein.

Term ANTICATARRHAL

Phonetic An te-kah-taral

Action - Herbs that heal catarrhalconditions in the body. Barley, Burdockroot, Cayenne, Hyssop, Lobelia, Marshmallow, Thyme,

Yarrow.

Term ANTICOAGULANT

Phonetic Ante-ko-ag'u-lant

Action - Suppressing, delaying ornullifying coagulation of theblood.

Term ANTICONVULSIVE

Phonetic Ante-kon-vulsiv

Action - Effective againstconvulsions

Term ANTIDEPRESSIVE

Phonetic An te-de-pres iv

Action - Herbs used to alleviatedepression.

Term ANTIDIARRHEAL

Phonetic Ante-diah real

Action - Herbs that counteractdiarrhea. Thyme.

Term ANTIEMETICS

Phonetic Ante-e-metik

Action Herbs used to lessennausea and prevent or relievevomiting. Cayenne, Crampbark (pregnancy),Goldenseal, Cloves, Fennel, Lavender, Peach leaves,Peppermint, Spearmint, Sweet Basil.

Term ANTIEPILEPTIC

Phonetic Ante-epe-leptik

Action - Herbs that combat epilepsy.Motherwort.

Term ANTIFUNGAL

Phonetic Ante-fungal

Action - Herbs that destroy fungi orsuppress their reproduction orgrowth. Calendula, Gingko

Term ANTIHYDROPICS

Phonetic Ante-hi-dro-pik

Action - Herbs used to eliminateexcess body fluids or dropsy. Buchu,Burdock seeds and root, Couchgrass, Dandelion, StingingNettle.


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Term ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Phonetic Ante-in-flamah-to-re

Action - Herbs counteracting orsuppressing inflammation. Slippery

Elm.

Term ANTILITHICS

Phonetic ANTE-LITH-IKS

Action - Herbs used to prevent theformation of calculi or gravel in the

excretory passages. Buchu, Couchgrass,Elecampane, Stinging Nettle, Uva Ursi.

Term ANTIMALARIAL

Phonetic Ante-mah-lare-al

Action - Herbs counteraction orpreventing malaria. Centaury, Goldenseal.

Term ANTIMICROBIAL

Phonetic Ante-mi-krobe-al

Action - Herbs destroyingmicroorganisms or suppressing theirmultiplication or growth. GermanChamomile, Licorice, Parsley.

Term ANTIMYCOTICS

Phonetic Ante-mi-kot-ik

Action - Herbs that check fungalgrowth. Garlic, Yellow Dock.

Term ANTINEOPLASTICS

Phonetic Ante-ne-o-plastik

Action - Herbs that inhibit orprevent the development of tumors.Garlic, Periwinkle, Red Clover.

Term ANTINEURALGIC

Phonetic Ante-nu-raljik

Action - Herbs relieving neuralgia(paroxysmal pain extending alongone or more nerves.)

Term ANTIOXIDANT

Phonetic Ante-okse-dant

Action - Herbs hinderingoxidation. Calendula.

Term ANTIPERIODICS

Phonetic Ante-pere-odik

Action - Herbs used to relievemalarial type fevers and chills.Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Fumitory, Horehound, Parsleyjuice, Red Raspberry, Rosemary, Rue, ShepherdsPurse.

Term ANTIPHLOGISTICS

Phonetic Ante-flo-jistik

Action - Herbs used to reduceinflammation or swelling. Burdock root,Chickweed, Comfrey, Elder flowers and leaves, SlipperyElm.


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Term ANTIPRURITIC

Phonetic Ante-pru-ritik

Action - Herbs that relieve orprevent itching. Aloe Vera, Red Clover,Yellow Dock.

Term ANTIPYRETIC

Phonetic Ante-piretik

Action - Herbs used to reducetemperature in fevers. Elder flowers, Yarrow.

Term ANTIRHEUMATICS

Phonetic Antte-ru-matik

Action - Herbs used to prevent,relieve and assist rheumatism (avariety of disorders marked byinflammation, degeneration, or

metabolic derangement of the

Term ANTISCORBUTICS

Phonetic Ante-skor-butik

Action - Herbs used to prevent andassist scurvy. Chickweed, Cleavers, Dandelion,Fumitory, Marjoram, Parsley.

connective tissue structures,specially the joints and relatedstructures, and attended by pain,stiffness, or limited motion).

Blackberry, Blue Cohosh, Burdock, Cayenne,Chickweed, Comfrey, Couchgrass, Dandelion,Horehound, Hyssop, Juniper Berry, Uva Ursi,Watercress, Yellow Dock.

Term ANTITUSSIVE

Phonetic Ante-tusiv

Action - Herbs relieving orpreventing cough. Thyme

Term ANTISCROFULUS

Phonetic Ante-scro-fewlus

Action - Herbs used to healswelling and congestion of thelymphatic glands. Chamomile, Cleavers,Comfrey root, Dandelion, Elder flowers, Hyssop.

Term ANTIZYMOTICSPhonetic Ante-zi-motik

Action - Herbs used to destroy orarrest the action of bacterialorganisms. Elecampane, Garlic, Lobelia, Mullein,Thyme.

Term ANTISEPTICS

Phonetic Ante-septik

Action - Herbs used to prevent,resist, and counteract putrefaction(decay of cells and formation ofpus). Burdock leaves, Cayenne, Echinacea,Eucalyptus, Garlic, Goldenseal, Myrrh.

Term APERIENTS OR LAXATIVES

Phonetic a-perre-ent

Action - Herbs used as mildevacuants or laxatives to thebowels: Borage, Burdock root, Dandelion, Licorice,Senna pods, Turkey Rhubarb.


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Term ANTISPASMODICS

Phonetic Ante-spaz-modik

Action - Herbs used to relievenervous irritability and reduce orprevent excessive involuntary

muscular contractions and spasms.Catnip, Cayenne, Cramp Bark, Red Clover, Skullcap,Self-Heal, Valerian.

Term ANTISYPHILITICS

Phonetic Ante-sifI-litik

Action - Herbs used to relieve andassist syphilis or other venerealailments. Burdock, Cleavers, Barberry, Elderbark, leaves, and berries, Goldenseal, Hyssop, RedClover, Marshmallow.

Term ANTIULCEROGENIC

Phonetic Ante-ulsero-jenik

Action - Herbs used to assist healingulcers and ulceration. Plantain

Term APERITIVE

Phonetic Ah-perI-tiv

Action - Herbs stimulating the

appetite.

Term ANTIVENOMOUS

Phonetic Ante-ven-o-mus

Action - Herbs which act ascorrectives against animal,vegetable and mineral toxins. Black

Cohosh, Echinacea, Fennel, Garlic, Plantain.

Term ANTIVIRAL

Phonetic Ante-viral

Action - Herbs destroying viruses orsuppressing their growth ormultiplication. Cranesbill, St. Johns Wort.

Term APHRODISIAC

Phonetic Afro-dize-ak

Action - Herbs arousing sexualimpulses. Echinacea, Hops, Manuka essential oil.

Term ASTRINGENTS

Phonetic As-trinjent

Action - Herbs that contract tissues,make them denser and firmer, andarrest discharges. Cayenne, Mullein, RedRaspberry, Shepherds Purse, Witch Hazel.


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Term BACTERICIDE

Phonetic Bak-terI-sid

Action - Herbs that destroy bacteria.

Term BACTERIOSTATIC

Phonetic Bak-terre-o-statik

Action - Herbs that inhibit thegrowth or multiplication ofbacteria. Eucalyptus.

Term AROMATICS

Phonetic Ar-o-matik

Action - Herbs that have a fragrant,pungent and spicy taste, andstimulate the gastrointestinal mucus

membrane:Basil, Calamint, Chamomile, Lovage,

Spearmint, and Sweet Cicely.

Term BALSAMIC

Phonetic Bawl-samik

Action - Herbs that soothe and healinflamed parts. Avocado, Clary Sage

Term BITTER

Phonetic Biter

Action - Herbs having a bitter tasteand serving as stimulant tonics tothe gastrointestinal membranes.Centaury, Feverfew, Hops, Horehound.

Term BLISTER

Phonetic Blister

Action - Herbs that causeinflammatory blistering of serumfrom the skin when applied locally.Blue Violet, Rue.

Term BITTERTONIC

Phonetic Biter tonik

Action - Herbs with an action of thestomach and intestine, stimulatingappetite and improving digestion.Dandelion, Juniper berries, Roman Chamomile.

Term CALMATIVE

Phonetic Kahm-ah-tiv

Action - Herbs, which have asedative action, allayingexcitement. German Chamomile.

Term CARDIACDEPRESSANT

Phonetic Karde-ak de-presant

Action - Herbs that are a sedativeand lessen the action of the heart.Pleurisy root.

Term CARDIACSEDATIVE

Phonetic Karde-ak sedah-tiv

Action - Herbs abating the force ofthe hearts action. Black Walnut.


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Term CALCEFACIENTS

Phonetic Kal-se-fa-shent

Action - Herbal agents used asstimulants, which cause increasedcapillary circulation, giving an

external sense of warmth. Cayenne.

Term CARDIACTONIC

Phonetic Karde-ak tonik

Action - Herbs that strengthen thehearts action. Echinacea, Foxglove (digitalis),Motherwort.

Term CARDIAC STIMULANTS

Phonetic Karde-ak stimu-lant

Action - Herbs used to increaseand give greater power to thehearts action. Black Cohosh, Buchu,Comfrey, Elecampane, Flaxseed, Garlic, Hawthornberry.

Term CICATRIZANT

Phonetic Sik-atri-zant

Action - Herbs promotingformation of scar tissue. Cleavers.

Term CHOLAGOGUES

Phonetic Cholah-gog

Action - Herbs used to promote theflow and discharge of bile into theduodenum by contracting the bileducts, and produce purgation of

the bowels.Dandelion, Fennel, Fumitory,Goldenseal, Parsley, Turkey Rhubarb.

Term CAUSTICS

Phonetic Kawstik

Action - Herbs that burn or destroyliving tissue. Celandine juice, Lesser Celandineleaves.

Term DECONGESTANT

Phonetic De-kon-jest-ant

Action - Tends to reducecongestion or swelling.

Term CELLPROLIFERANTS

Phonetic Sel pro-lif-erant

Action - Herbs that promote rapidhealing and restoration. Comfrey.


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Term CARMINATIVES

Phonetic Kar-minah-tiv

Action - Herbs containing avolatile oil that stimulatesintestinal peristalsis, and relieves

Term CATHARTICS

Phonetic Kah-thartik

Action - Herbs that are activepurgatives to the intestinal tract,causing peristalsis, and

and promotes the expulsion of gasfrom the gastrointestinal tract.Coriander, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Fennel, Garlic, andYarrow.

stimulating glandular secretionsproducing semi-fluid bowelmovements with some irritation andgriping. Mountain Flax, Senna leaves, TurkeyRhubarb, Uva Ursi, Yellow Dock.

Term CIRCULATORYSTIMULANT

Phonetic Serku-lah-tore stimu-lant

Action - Herbs producingstimulation by causing tension onmuscle fibers through nerve tissue.

Term CONDIMENTS

Phonetic Kon-de-ment

Action - Herbs used to season orflavor foods: Angelica, Basil, Bay leaves,Fenugreek seed, Garlic, Lemon grass, Paprika,Rosemary, Sesame seeds, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla.

Term COLORINGAGENTS

Phonetic

Action - Herbs used for coloring ordyeing purposes:Garden sage leaves: brown,Goldenseal: yellow, Calendula flowers: yellow, YellowDock: yellow.

Term COUNTERIRRITANTS

Phonetic Kownter-ir-tanti

Action - Herbs that cause irritationby local application in one part andtherapeutically relieve pain inanother more deep-seated part. Lobelia,Rue.

Term CORDIALS

Phonetic Kordyal

Action - Herbs that combine theproperties of cardiac stimulant andbeing warming to the stomach:Borage, Calamint, Chamomile, Costmary, Lemon grass,Rosemary, and Yarrow.

Term DENTALANODYNES

Phonetic Dental ano-dine

Action - Herbs used locally to relievepain in teeth:Cloves, Peppermint, Rosemary,Yarrow (fresh leaf).


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Term CORRECTIVES

Phonetic Ko-rectiv

Action - Herbs used to alter andlessen the severity of the action ofother herbs, especially cathartics or

purgatives:Catnip, Cinnamon bark, Fennel,Flaxseed, Licorice, Peppermint, Sweet Fennel, Thyme.

Term COSMETICS

Phonetic Koz-metik

Action - Herbs that are skin tonicsand used to improve thecomplexion and beautify the skin:

Comfrey, Elecampane, Elder flowers, and leaves, WitchHazel.

Term DEMULCENTS

Phonetic De-mulsent

Action - Herbs with mucilaginousproperties that are soothing andprotective internally to irritated

and inflamed surfaces and tissues.Blue Cohosh, Chickweed, Comfrey root, Marshmallow,Mullein, Slippery Elm.

Term DEODORANTS

Phonetic De-oder-ant

Action - Herbs that eliminate foulodors:Blackberry, Echinacea, Lovage, and Thyme.

Term DEPRESSO-MOTORS

Phonetic De-presso-motor

Action - Herbs that diminishmuscular movement by action onthe spinal centers. (See also Nerve

Sedatives and Antispasmodics).Lobelia.

Term DEPURANTS ORDEPURATIVES

Phonetic Depu-rativ

Action - Herbs that clean or purifythe blood by promoting eliminativefunctions:Blue Cohosh, Burdock root, Chickweed,

Echinacea, Elderflowers, Dandelion.

Term DEOBSTRUENTS

Phonetic Do-obstroo-ent

Action - Herbs that removeobstructions from the alimentarytract and other areas of the body.Goldenseal (glandular), Lobelia, Mandrake, Plantain,Turkey Rhubarb, Red Clover.

Term DRASTICS

Phonetic Drastik

Action - Herbs that are potentcathartics, producing violentperistalsis, watery stools and

griping pain.Castor oil.


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Term DERMATOLOCIGAL AGENT

Phonetic Der-ma-toe-lojical

Action - Herbs that help the skin.Cleavers, Yellow Dock

Term DESSICANTS

Phonetic DesI-kant

Action - Herbs that are able to drysurfaces by absorbing moisture:Marshmallow, Slippery Elm powder.

Term DETERGENTS

Phonetic De-terjent

Action - Herbs that are cleansingto wounds, ulcers, or the skin itself:Goldenseal, Hyssop, Plantain, and Yellow Dock.

Term DIAPHORETICS

Phonetic Diah-fo-retik

Action - Herbs that produceperspiration and increasedelimination through the skin:BlackCohosh, Elder flowers, bark, and berries, Peppermint,Yarrow (powerful).

Term DIGESTANTS ORDIGESTIVES

Phonetic di-jestant or di-jestiv

Action - Herbs containingenzymes and acids that aid in thedigestion of food:Cinnamon bark, Echinacea,Garden Sage, Garlic, Nutmeg.

Term DISCUTIENTS

Phonetic Dis-kushe-ent

Action - Herbs that dispel or dissolvetumors and abnormal growths:BlueViolet, Chickweed, Garlic, Slippery Elm, and Witch Hazel.

Term DISINFECTANTS

Phonetic Disin-fektant

Action - Herbs that eliminate ordestroy the noxious properties ofdecaying organic matter andprevent the spread of infectionCloves, Eucalyptus, Garlic, Myrrh, Thyme.

Term DIURETICS

Phonetic Diu-retik

Action - Herbs that increase thesecretion and flow of urine. Buchu,Cleavers, Cornsilk, couchgrass, Dandelion, Uva Ursi.

Term FEBRIFUGES

Phonetic Feb-ri-fuj

Action - Herbs that reduce fever.Dandelion, Elder flowers, Parsley seeds, Nettle, RedSage, Yarrow.

Term EMETICS

Phonetic e-metik

Action - Herbs that inducevomiting and cause an evacuationof stomach contents:Black Cohosh,Cayenne, Elecampane, and Lobelia.


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Term EMMENAGOGUES

Phonetic e-menah-gog

Action - Herbs that tone femalereproductive organs and regulatemenstrual flow:Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh,

Comfrey, German Chamomile, Plantain, RedRaspberry, Wild Yam, Yarrow.

Term EMOLLIENTS

Phonetic e-mole-ent

Action - Herbs that are softening,soothing, and protective to externalsurfaces:Chickweed, Flaxseed, Garlic, Licorice,

Marshmallow, and Slippery Elm.

Term ERRHINES

Phonetic Erine

Action - Herbs that increase nasalsecretions from the sinuses:Cayenne,Lavender essential oil.

Term EXANTHEMATOUS

Phonetic Eksan-themah-tus

Action - Herbs that are healing toskin eruptions, or to eruptive skinproblems. Calendula, Cayenne, Cleavers,Chickweed, Elecampane, Fumitory, Red Sage, St.Johns Wort.

Term EXCITO-MOTORS

Phonetic Ek-sito-motor

Action - Herbs that increase motorreflex and spinal activity:Nux Vomica.

Term EXPECTORANTS

Phonetic Eks-pekto-rant

Action - Herbs that encourage thedischarge of mucus from bronchio-pulmonary passages. Horehound, Garlic,Licorice, Marshmallow.

Term GALACTOPHYOUS

Phonetic Gal-ak-tofI-gus

Action - Herbs that diminish thesecretion of milk. Parsley (poultice), Sage,Cranesbill.

Term GALACTAGOGUES

Phonetic Gah-laktah-gog

Action - Herbs that increase thesecretion of milk. Buckwheat, Fennel, RedRaspberry.

Term HYPNOTICS

Phonetic Hip-notik

Action - Herbs that are powerfulnervine relaxants and induce sleep.Mistletoe, Passion flower, Valerian.

Term HAEMO ORHEMOSTATICS

Phonetic Hemo-statik

Action - Herbs that act as internalastringents and arrest internalbleeding or hemorrhaging. BlackCohosh (lungs), Cayenne (powerful), Goldenseal(uterus, rectum), Yellow Dock (lungs)


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Term HEMETICS

Phonetic He-metik

Action - Herbs rich in Iron andManganese that help to enrich theblood. Blackberries, Comfrey, Dandelion,

Fenugreek, Red Raspberry, Watercress, Yellow Dock.

Term HEPATICS

Phonetic He-patik

Action - Herbs used to strengthen,tone, and stimulate the secretivefunctions of the liver, causing an

increased flow of bile. Cleavers, Dandelion,Mandrake root, Yarrow.

Term HERPATICS

Phonetic Her-patik

Action - Herbs that are healing toskin eruptions and scalingailments. Burdock, Borage, Chickweed, Cleavers,Comfrey, Fumitory, Garlic, Myrrh, Red Clover.

Term HYDRAGOGUE

Phonetic Hidrah-gog

Action - Cathartic herbsproducing a watery stool. Celandine,Dwarf Elder root.

Term HYPERTENSIVE

Phonetic Hiper-tensiv

Action - Herbs characterized by orcausing increased tension orpressure such as abnormally highblood pressure. Celandine.

Term HYPERTENSOR

Phonetic Hiper-tensor

Action - Herbs producing increasedblood pressure. Echinacea.

Term HYPOTENSIVE

Phonetic Hipo-ten-siv

Action - Herbs causing diminishedtension or pressure such asabnormally low blood pressure, aperson with abnormally low bloodpressure. Cleavers, Parsley.

Term IMMUNO-MODULATING

Phonetic Immunomod ulator

Action - A substance that acts toalter the immune system byincreasing or reducing the abilityof the immune system to producespecifically modified antibodies


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Term HYPOTENSORS

Phonetic Hipo-tensor

Action - Herbs that lower bloodpressure. Calendula, Cayenne.

that recognize and react with theantigen that initiated theirproduction. Plantain.

Term INSECTICIDES

Phonetic Insek-te-side

Action - Herbs that are used todestroy insects. Black Cohosh, Rue, Tansy,Pennyroyal.

Term IRRITANTS

Phonetic Ir-I-tant

Action - Herbs that producevascular stimulation when appliedto the surface of the skin. Elder bark(fresh), Rue.

Term LAXATIVES

Phonetic Laksah-tiv

Action - Mild cathartic oraperient. Olive oil, Licorice, Mountain Flax.

Term LITHOTRIPTICS

Phonetic Litho-triptik

Action - Herbs that dissolve orexpel gravel or stones from theurinary passages. Buchu, Cleavers.

Term LOCALANESTHETICS

Phonetic Lokal anes-thetik

Action - Herbs that produce loss ofsensation when applied directly to thesurface. Caraway oil, Clove oil, Eucalyptol,Thymol.

Term MATURATING

Phonetic Mat-u-rating

Action - Herbs that help to bringtumors, boils and ulcers to a head.Burdock root, Chickweed, Comfrey.

Term MUCILAGES

Phonetic Musi-lij

Action - Herbs havingmucilaginous properties. Chickweed,Comfrey, Couchgrass, Marshmallow, Slippery Elm.

Term MYDRIATICS

Phonetic midre-atik

Action - Herbs that cause dilationof the pupil of the eye. Belladonna.


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Term MYOTICS ORMIOTICS

Phonetic mi-otik

Action - Herbs that causecontraction of the pupil of the eye.Jaborandi.

Term NARCOTICS

Phonetic Nar-kotik

Action - Herbs that are powerfulanodyne-hypnotic. Mullein, Passion flower,Valerian.

Term NAUSEANTS

Phonetic Nawse-ant

Action - Herbs that producenausea. Vervain.

Term NEPHRITICS

Phonetic Ne-fritik

Action - Herbs that have abeneficial healing influence on thekidneys. Cayenne, Cornsilk, Couchgrass, Uva Ursi.

Term NERVINES

Phonetic Nervine

Action - Herbs that tone and healthe nerves. Ladys Slipper, Lobelia, Valerian.

Term NERVINETONICS

Phonetic Nervine tonik

Action - Herbs that increase thetone of the nervous system. Skullcap.

Term NUTRITIVES

Phonetic Nutri-tiv

Action - Herbs that nourish andbuild the body. Comfrey, Mullein, Slippery Elm,Sage, Sweet Basil, Watercress.

Term OPTHALMICS

Phonetic Op-thalmik

Action - Herbs that are healing todisorders of the eyes. Chickweed,Cornflower, Dandelion, Eyebright, Violet.

Term OREXIGENICS

Phonetic o-reksi-jenik

Action - Herbs which increase orstimulate the appetite. Morepowerful than an appetizer.

Term OXYTOCICS

Phonetic Okse-to-sik

Action - Herbs that promote laborby stimulating contractions.


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Term PARASITICIDES

Phonetic Parah-sitI-side

Action - Herbs that destroy animaland vegetable parasites within thebody. Blackberry, Cloves, Rue.

Term PARTURIENTS

Phonetic Par-ture-ent

Action - Herbs that stimulateuterine contractions, which induceand assist labor. Squaw Vine, Red Raspberry.

Term PECTORALS

Phonetic Pekto-ral

Action - Herbs that are healing tocomplaints of the lungs. Borage,Chickweed, Comfrey, Goldenseal, Pleurisy root,Yarrow.

Term PERISTALTICS

Phonetic Pere-staltik

Action - Herbs that stimulate andincrease peristalsis or muscularcontraction. Turkey Rhubarb

Term PROTECTIVES

Phonetic Pro-tektiv

Action - Herbs that serve asprotective coverings to inflamedsurface when applied locally. Castor oil,Flaxseed, Marshmallow, Olive oil.

Term PUNGENTS

Phonetic Punjent

Action - Herbs that cause a sharpprickling sensation. Cayenne, Coriander,Rue, Self-Heal.

Term RESOLVENTS

Phonetic Re-zolvent

Action - Herbs that help disperseinflammation. Chickweed, Horehound,Calendula flowers.

Term SECRETOMOTOR

Phonetic Se-kreto motor

Action - Herbs that excite orstimulate secretions within thenervous system. Thyme.

Term PURGATIVE

Phonetic Purgah-tiv

Action - Cathartic herb causingevacuation from the bowels. Aloe,Mandrake, Mountain Flax, Senna.

Term REFRIGERANTS

Phonetic Re-frijer-ant

Action - Herbs that have coolingproperties, lower body temperatures,and relieve thirst. Borage, Burnet,Chickweed, Cleavers, Elderflowers, Strawberries.


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Term RELAXANT

Phonetic Re-laksant

Action - Herbs that relieve andlessen tension. Tansy.

Term RESPIRATORYSTIMULANT

Phonetic Re-spirah-to-re stimu-lant

Action - Herbs specificallyincreasing respiratory movement.Lobelia.

Term SEDATIVES

Phonetic Sedah-tiv

Action - Herbs that calm andtranquilize the nerves. Chamomile, Passionflower, Skullcap, Valerian.

Term COUNTERIRRITANTS

Phonetic Kownter-ir-tants

Action - Herbs that causeirritation by local application inone part and relieve pain in

another deep-seated part.Lobelia, Rue

Term Emmenogogues

Phonetic e-menah-gog

Action Herbs that tone the femalereproductive organs and regulatemenstrual flow. Black Cohosh, Comfrey,Chamomile, Plantain, Red Raspberry, Yarrow

Term Hemostatics

Phonetic Hemo-statik

Action Herbs that act as internalastringents and arrest internalbleeding or hemorrhaging. BlackCohosh, Cayenne, Goldenseal, Yellow Dock

Term Disinfectants

Phonetic Disin-fektant

Action Herbs that eliminate ordestroy noxious properties ofdecaying organic matter andprevent the spread of infection.

Term RUBEFACIENTS

Phonetic Roobe-fashent

Action - Herbs that stimulatecapillary dilation, cause skinredness when applied locally, drawblood from deeper tissues and

Cloves, Eucalyptus, Garlic, Myrrh, Rue, Thyme. organs, relieving congestion andinflammation. Garlic, Rue, Stinging Nettle.


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Term Irritants

Phonetic Ir-I-tants

Action Herbs that produce vascularstimulation when applied to the

surface of the skin.Elder bark, Rue

Term Hypotensive

Phonetic Hipo-ten-siv

Action Herbs characterized by orcausing diminished tension or

pressure such as abnormally lowblood pressure, a person with

Term Aromatics

Phonetic Ar-o-matik

Action Herbs having a fragrant,pungent and spicy taste, andstimulate the gastrointestinal mucus

membrane.

Abnormally low blood pressure.Cleavers, Parsley

Basil, Calamint, Chamomile, Lovage, Spearmint, andSweet Cicely.

Term - Bitter Tonic

Phonetic Biter tonik

Action Herbs with an action of thestomach and intestine, stimulatingappetite and improving digestion.Dandelion, Juniper Berries, Roman Chamomile

Term Demulcents

Phonetic De-mulsent

Action Herbs having mucilaginousproperties that are soothing andprotective internally to irritated andinflamed surfaces and tissues.

Term Carminatives

Phonetic Kar-minah-tiv

Action Herbs containing volatile oilthat stimulates and relives andpromotes expulsion of gas from thegastrointestinal tract.

Blue Cohosh, Chickweed, Comfrey root, Marshmallow,Mullein, Slippery Elm.

Coriander, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Fennel, Garlic, Yarrow.


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Term - Condiments

Phonetic Kon-de-ment

Action Herbs used to season orflavor foods. Angelica, Basil, Bay Leaves,Fenugreek seed, Garlic, Lemon Grass, Paprika,

Rosemary, Sesame Seeds, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla.

Term Vulneries

Phonetic Vulner-ere

Action Herbs that promote healingof fresh cuts or wounds. Aloe Vera, Buchu,Chickweed, Cleavers, Comfrey, Common Daisey leaves,Calendula flowers,

Term Antiemetics

Phonetic Ante-e-metik

Action Herbs used to lessen nauseaand prevent or relieve vomiting.Cloves,Crampbark, Goldenseal, Fennel, Lavender, Peach leaves,Peppermint, Sweet Basil, Spearmint

Elecampane, Evening Primrose, Hollyhock, Horehound,Hyssop, Marshmallow, Mullein, Parsley, St. Johns Wort,Sage, Tansy, Thyme.

Term - Cordials

Phonetic Kordyal

Action Herbs that combine theproperties of cardiac stimulant andbeing warming to the stomach. Borage,Calamint, Chamomile, Lemon Grass, Rosemary, Yarrow,Costmary.

Term STIMULANTS

Phonetic Stimu-lant

Action - Herbs that increasefunctional activity and energy in thebody. Blue Cohosh, Dandelion, Horseradish, Lobelia.

Term Antispasmodics

Phonetic Ante-spaz-modik

Action Herbs used to relieve nervousirritability and reduce or preventexcessive involuntary muscularcontractions and spasms

Term RUBEFACIENTS

Phonetic Roobe-fashent

Action Herbs that stimulatecapillary dilation and cause skinredness when applied locally. Drawblood from deeper tissues and organs

Catnip, Cayenne, Cramp bark, Red Clover, Skullcap, Self-Heal, Valerian

relieving congestion andinflammation. Garlic, Rue, Stinging Nettle.


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Term - Cholagogues

Phonetic Cholah-gog

Action Herbs used to promote theflow and discharge of bile into theduodenum by contracting the bile

ducts, and produce purgation of thebowels.

Term - Correctives

Phonetic Ko-rectiv

Action Herbs used to alter andlessen the severity of the action ofother herbs, especially cathartic or

purgatives. Catnip, Cinnamon bark, ThymeFennel, Flaxseed, Licorice, Peppermint,

Dandelion, Fennel, Fumitory, Goldenseal, Parsley, TurkeyRhubarb.

Sweet fennel, Thyme.

Term STOMACHICS

Phonetic Sto-makik

Action - Herbs that stimulate andtone the stomach. Lovage, Dandelion, Rue,Turkey Rhubarb.

Term SUDORIFICS

Phonetic Sudor-ifik

Action - Herbs that stimulate thesudoriferous glands and increaseperspiration. Cayenne, Garlic, Sage.

Term - Immuno-Modulating

Phonetic Immunomodulator

Action A substance that acts to alterthe immune system by increasing orreducing the ability of the immunesystem to produce specificallymodified antbodies that recognize

Term - Cathartics

Phonetic Kah-thartik

Action Herbs that are activepurgatives to the intestinal tract,causing peristalsis, andstimulating glandular secretionsproducing semi-fluid bowel

and react with the antigen thatinitiated their production. Plantain.

movements with some irritationand griping. Mountain Flax, Senna leaves,Turkey Rhubarb, Uva Ursi, Yellow Dock.


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Term STYPTICS

Phonetic Stiptik

Action - Herbs that stop localbleeding and hemorrhaging whenapplied externally. Blackberry, Comfrey,

Plantain, Self-Heal, Stinging Nettle, Witch Hazel.

Term TONICS

Phonetic Tonik

Action - Herbs that stimulate,energize, and strengthen the body.

Chicory, Comfrey, Dandelion, Sarsaparilla, Thyme,Yarrow.

Term TAENIFUGES,TAENICIDES

Phonetic

Action - Herbs that expel (fuges)or kill (cides) tapeworms in theintestinal tract. Pumpkin seeds, Santonica.

Term UTERINESTIMULANT

Phonetic Uter-in stimu-lant

Action - Herbs that stimulateuterine contractions ormenstruation. Rue.

Term STERNUTATORIES

Phonetic Ster-nutahtore

Action - Herbs that irritate themucous membranes in the nasalpassages and cause sneezing. Cayenne.

Term VASODILATOR

Phonetic Vaso-di-lator

Action - Herbs causing dilation ofthe blood vessels, particularly thearterioles. Echinacea.

Term VULNERARIES

Phonetic Vulner-ere

Action - Herbs that promote healingof fresh cuts or wounds. Aloe, Buchu,

Chickweed, Cleavers, Comfrey, Common Daisy leaves,Calendula flowers, Elecampane, Evening Primrose,Hollyhock, Horehound, Hyssop, Marshmallow, Mullein,Parsley, St. Johns Wort, Sage, Tansy, Thyme.


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Term VERMIFUGE

Phonetic Ver-mifuge

Action - Herbs with the power toexpel worms. Aloe, Blue Cohosh, Hyssop,Mandrake, Tansy, Wormwood.

Term SPASMOLYTIC

Phonetic Spazmo-litik

Action - Herbs that check spasms.Antispasmodic.

Term SOPORIFICS

Phonetic Sopo-rif-ik

Action - Herbs that induce arelaxing sleep. Catnip, Passion flower, Valerian

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