A ::: B ::: C ::: D ::: E ::: F ::: G ::: H ::: I ::: J ::: K ::: L ::: M :::N ::: O ::: P ::: Q ::: R ::: S ::: T ::: U ::: V ::: W ::: X ::: Y ::: Z
A
Adaptogen |
Increases the body’s ability to handle stress. |
Alterative |
Produces a gradual improvement in the nutritional state of the body. |
Analgesic |
Relieves or reduces pain. |
Anesthetic |
Numbs the nerves and causes a loss of sensation. |
Anthelmintic |
Expels or kills intestinal worms. |
Antibacterial |
Prevents the growth of and kills bacteria. |
Anticoagulant |
Prevents clotting of the blood. |
Antidepressant |
Alleviates or prevents depression |
Antidiarrhoeic |
Relieves diarrhea. |
Antidote |
A remedy to counteract a poison. |
Antiemetic |
Counteracts nausea and stops vomiting. |
Antifungal |
Kills fungal infections. |
Anti-inflammatory |
Reduces inflammation. |
Antilithic |
Prevents formation of stones or calculus. |
Antimicrobial |
Inhibits the growth of micro-organisms. |
Antineuralgic |
Stops nerve pain. |
Antipruritic |
Relieves or prevents itching. |
Antiputrid |
Stops putrefaction. |
Antisclerotic |
Removes deposits from circulatory vessels in the body. |
Antiseptic |
Inhibits the growth of and kills bacteria. |
Antispasmodic |
Relieves or prevents spasms, cramps and convulsions. |
Antitoxic |
Counteracts poisons. |
Antitussive |
Relieves coughs. |
Antiviral |
Weakens and kills viruses. |
Aperient |
A gentle purgative of the bowels. |
Aperitive |
Stimulates the appetite. |
Astringent |
Contracts tissue and reduces secretions. |
B
Bronchodilator |
Dilates the spastic bronchial tube. |
C
Calmative |
Mild sedative or tranquilizer. |
Cardiac |
Stimulates or affects the heart. |
Cephalic |
Problems relating to the head. |
Cholagogue |
Increases the flow of bile. |
Choleretic |
Stimulates the production of bile. |
Coagulant |
Clots the blood. |
Counterirritant |
An irritant used to counteract irritation or inflammation in another part of the body. |
D
Decongestant |
Relieves congestion. |
Demulcent |
Soothes irritated tissue, particularly mucous membranes |
Deodorant |
Deodorizer. Eliminates offensive odors. |
Depurative |
Cleanses and purifies the blood and internal organs. |
Diaphoretic |
Causes perspiration. |
Digestive |
Promotes and aids digestion. |
Disinfectant |
Kills infections and disease-producing micro-organisms. |
Diuretic |
Increase the secretion and elimination of urine. |
E
Emetic |
Induces vomiting. |
Emmenagogue |
Promotes and regulates menstruation. |
Emollient |
Softens the skin and soothes inflamed and irritated tissues. |
Estrogenic |
Similar to estrogen. |
Euphoriant |
Brings on an exaggerated sense of physical and emotional well-being. |
F
Febrifuge |
Reduces or prevents fevers. |
G
Galactagogue |
Promotes or increases the secretion of milk in nursing mothers. |
Germicide |
Kills germs. |
H
Hemostatic |
Stops hemorrhaging. |
Hepatic |
Acts on the liver. |
Hypertensor |
Raises the blood pressure. |
Hypnotic |
Induces sleep. |
Hypoglycemient |
Lowers blood sugar levels. |
Hypotensor |
Lowers the blood pressure. |
I
Intoxicant |
An intoxicating substance. |
Insecticide |
Kills insects. |
J
K
L
Laxative |
Promotes the evacuation of the bowels; a mild purgative. |
M
N
Nervine |
Calming and soothing to the nervous system. |
O
P
Parasiticide |
Kills parasites, especially those living on or in the skin. |
Parturient |
Facilitates labor and childbirth. |
Pectoral |
Having an effect on the respiratory system. |
Purgative |
Promotes a vigorous evacuation of the bowels. |
Q
R
Refrigerant |
Cools and lowers the body temperature. |
Regenerator |
Promotes new growth or repair of structures or tissues lost by disease or injury. |
Rejuvenator |
To make young again and bring back a youthful appearance. |
Relaxant |
Lessens or reduces tension and produces relaxation. |
Resolvent |
Disperses swelling. |
Restorative |
Restores consciousness and/or normal physiological activity. |
Rubefacient |
A local irritant that reddens the skin. |
S
Sedative |
Calms anxiety and promotes drowsiness. |
Stimulant |
Excites or quickens an activity in the body. |
Stomachic |
Strengthens, stimulates and tones the stomach. |
Styptic |
Reduces or stops external bleeding by contracting the blood vessels. |
Sudorific |
Promotes or increases perspiration |
T
Tonic |
Strengthens and invigorates the entire body or specific organs. |
Tranquilizer |
Calms the nerves and brings on a state of peacefulness without inducing sleep. |
U
V
Vasoconstrictor |
Constricts the blood vessels, which raises the blood pressure. |
Vasodilator |
Dilates the blood vessels. |
Vermifuge |
Expels intestinal worms. |
Vulnerary |
Heals wounds and sores by external application. |
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