Herbal Properties/Medicinal Below is a list of definitions. Often when we refer to medicinal uses of herbs properties are listed that might need definition, this list is meant to provide that. The following is a basic list and by no means exhaustive, there are many more properties that I may have left out for now. Questions? Ask in the comments. ABORTIFICANT: Induces abortion.
ADAPTOGEN: Helps the body adapt to stress. ALTERATIVE: Detoxifies via chemical reaction or through enhancement of a normal detoxifying or eliminative function restoring normal bodily functions. ANALGESIC: Relieves pain. ANHYDROTIC: Stops sweating. ANODYNE: Applied externally it relieves pain. ANTHELMINTIC: Eliminates internal (especially intestinal) parasites. ANTIBIOTIC: Stops growth of bacteria. ANTIEMETIC: Relieves nausea; stops vomitting. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Counteracts inflammation. ANTI-PRURITIC: Relieves itching. ANTI-PYRETIC: Relieves fever. ANTI-SPASMODIC: Relieves spasms. ANTI-TUSSIVE: Prevents or reduces coughing and/or vomitting. APERIENT: Mild laxative. AROMATIC: Contains odorous volatile oils. ASTRINGENT: Firms tissues and organs as well as reducing discharges and secretions. CALMATIVE: Soothes and sedates. CARDIAC: Assists the heart. CARMINATIVE: Relieves intestinal gas; promotes parastalsis. CATHARTIC: An extreme purgative. CHOLOGOGUE: Promotes bile secretion DEMULCENT: Lubricates tissues. DEPURATIVE: Purifies blood. DIAPHORETIC:Causes persperation DIGESTANT: Promotes digestion. DIURETIC: Causes urination. EMMENAGOGUE: Promotes menses. EMOLLIENT: Softens tissues. FEBRIFUGE: Reduces fever. GALACTAGOGUE: Promotes lactation. HEMOSTATIC: Stops bleeding. HEPATIC: Promotes the health of the Liver. HYPNOTIC: Powerful sedative. LAXATIVE: Promotes bowel movement. LITHOTRIPTIC: Dissolves or discharges urinary or biliary stones. NERVINE: Strengthens functional activity of the nervous system; calming. NUTRITIVE: Nourishes the body. OPHTHALMIC: Treats the eyes. PARTURIENT: Assists or induces labor. PECTORAL: Affects the bronchopulmonary area. PROPHYLACTIC: Prevents dis-ease. PURGATIVE: Causes a strong bowel evacuation. REFRIGERANT: Reduces temperature. RUBEFACIENT: Dilates the capillaries, can cause a red, flushed appearance. SEDATIVE: Induces sleep. SIALAGOGUE: Promotes the secretion of saliva. STIMULANT: Increases internal heat and enhances organ functions. STOMACHIC: Relieves stomach problems. STYPTIC: Stops bleeding. TONIC: Strengthens vital functions. VASODILATOR: Dilates the lood vessels. VERMICIDE: Destroys worms. VERMIFUGE: Expels or repels intestinal worms. VULNERARY: Promotes the healing of wounds.
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