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Analgesic: |
Remedy or agent with
pain-relieving properties (usually applied locally). |
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Anaphrodisiac: |
Diminishes sexual
desire. |
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Anodyne: |
Relieves pain whilst
quietening disturbed feelings. |
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Anthelmintic: |
Destroys and expels
intestinal worms (vermifuge). |
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Anti-anaemic: |
An agent which combats
anaemia. |
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Anti-arthritic: |
An agent which combats
arthritis. |
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Antibilious: |
Aids in removing
excess bile from the body. |
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Antibiotic: |
Prevents the growth
of, or destroys bacteria. |
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Anticatarrhal: |
Aids in the removal of
excess catarrh from the body. |
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Anticonvulsant: |
Prevents of alleviates
convulsions. |
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Antidepressant: |
Alleviates depression. |
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Antidiarrhoeal: |
Effective against
diarrhoea. |
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Anti-emetic: |
Reduces the incidence
and severity of nausea and vomiting. |
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Antihaemorrhagic: |
Prevents or combats
bleeding. |
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Antihistamine: |
Counteracts the
effects of histamine, thus treating allergic conditions. |
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Anti-inflammatory: |
Alleviates
inflammation. |
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Antimicrobial: |
Destroys pathogenic
micro-organisms. |
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Antineuralgic: |
Reduces nerve pain. |
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Anti-oxidant: |
Prevents or delays
deterioration, especially with exposure to air. |
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Antiphlogistic: |
Counteracts
inflammation. |
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Antipruritic: |
Prevents or relieves
itching. |
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Antiputrescent: |
Combats decay or
putrefaction. |
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Antipyretic: |
Reduces fever
(febrifuge). |
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Antirheumatic: |
Prevents and relieves
rheumatism. |
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Antisclerotic: |
Aids in preventing the
hardening of tissue. |
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Antiseborrhoeic: |
Controls the
production of sebum (oily secretion from the sweat glands). |
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Antiseptic: |
Inhibits the growth of
bacteria. |
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Antispasmodic: |
Prevents and relieves
spasms. |
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Antitoxic: |
Counteracts the
effects of poison. |
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Antitussive: |
Relieves coughs. |
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Antiviral: |
Inhibits the growth of
a virus. |
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Aperient: |
Acts as a mild
laxative. |
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Aperitif: |
Stimulates the
appetite. |
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Aphrodisiac: |
Increases or
stimulates sexual desire. |
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Astringent: |
Causes contraction of
organic tissues. |
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Bactericidal: |
Destroys bacteria. |
|
Calmative: |
Acts as a mild
sedative. |
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Cardiotonic: |
Has a stimulating
effect on the heart. |
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Carminative: |
Settles the digestive
system - easing pains and expelling gas from the bowels. |
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Cephalic: |
Remedy for disorders
of the head - mind stimulant. |
|
Cholagogue: |
Stimulates the flow of
bile from the gall bladder into the intestine. |
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Choleretic: |
Stimulates and
increases bile secretion. |
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Cicatrisant: |
Promotes the formation
of healing and scar tissue. |
|
Decongestive: |
Relieves congestion. |
|
Demulcent: |
Protects mucous
membranes, thus preventing irritation. |
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Deodorant: |
Counteracts body odour
in times of excessive perspiration. |
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Depurative: |
Purifies the blood -
detoxifying. |
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Digestive: |
Promotes or aids the
digestion of food. |
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Disinfectant: |
Combats the spread of
germs. |
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Diuretic: |
Produces increased
secretion of urine. |
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Emetic: |
Induces vomiting. |
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Emmenagogue: |
Induces or aids
menstruation. |
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Emollient: |
Softens and soothes
the skin. |
|
Expectorant: |
Facilitates the
removal of mucous from the respiratory system. |
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Febrifuge: |
Reduces fever. |
|
Fungicidal: |
Prevents and combats
fungal infections. |
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Galactagogue: |
Increases milk
production and flow. |
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Haemostatic: |
Arrests bleeding by
encouraging coagulation of the blood. |
|
Hepatic: |
Tones and aids in the
function of the liver. |
|
Hypertensive: |
Raises arterial blood
pressure. |
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Hypotensive: |
Lowers arterial blood
pressure. |
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Insecticide: |
Repels insects such
as, mosquito’s, moths, fleas, ticks and lice. |
|
Laxative: |
Promotes bowel
evacuation. |
|
Mucolytic: |
Aids in the dissolving
or breaking-down of mucous. |
|
Nervine: |
Strengthens and tones
the nerves and nervous system. |
|
Panacea: |
Referring to 'a
cure-all'. |
|
Parasticide: |
Repels and destroys
parasites. |
|
Parturient: |
Eases labour during
childbirth. |
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Pediculicide: |
Destroys lice. |
|
Prophylactic: |
Prevents infection or
disease. |
|
Purgative: |
Stimulates the
evacuation of the bowels (laxative). |
|
Regulator: |
Aids in balancing and
regulating bodily functions. |
|
Relaxant: |
Promotes relaxation by
relieving tension. |
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Restorative: |
Aids in
strengthening and the body systems. |
|
Rubefacient: |
Local stimulant of
circulation. |
|
Sedative: |
Having a calming
effect. |
|
Sialogogue: |
Stimulates the
secretion of saliva. |
|
Soporific: |
Induces sleep. |
|
Spasmolytic: |
Relieves muscle spasms
(antispasmodic). |
|
Splenetic: |
A tonic of the spleen
- largest endocrine gland. |
|
Stimulant: |
Stimulates the
physiological functions of the body. |
|
Stomachic: |
A tonic of the stomach
- improves digestion and appetite. |
|
Styptic: |
Stops or reduces
external bleeding. |
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Sudorific: |
Induces perspiration. |
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Tonic: |
Mildly invigorating -
enlivening the whole or specific parts of the body. |
|
Uterine: |
A tonic of the uterus. |
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Vasoconstrictor: |
Causing constriction
of the capillaries - narrowing of the blood vessels. |
|
Vasodilator: |
Causes dilation of the
blood vessels. |
|
Vermifuge: |
Expels intestinal
worms. |
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Vulnerary: |
Promotes wound healing
via external application. |
