|
|
alterative : amoebicidal : analgesic : anaphrodisiac : anesthetic : anodyne : anthelmintic : antiallergenic : antianemic : antiarthritic : antibacterial : antibilious : antibiotic : anticatarrhal : anticonvulsant : antidepressant : antidiarrheal : antiemetic : antifungal : antihemorrhagic : antihistaminic : anti inflammatory : antilithic : antimicrobial : antineuralgic : antioxidant : antiphlogistic : antipruritic : antiputrescent : antipyretic : antirheumatic : antisclerotic : antiscorbutic : antiseborrheic : antiseptic : antispasmodic : antitoxic : antitumour : antitussive : antiviral : aperient : aperitif : aphrodisiac : aromatic : arrythmias : arterioschlerosis : astringent : bactericidal : bechic : calmative : carcinogenic : cardiotonic : carminative : cathartic : cephalic : cholagogue : cholecystokinetic : choleretic : cicatrisant : circulatory : clarifying : cytophylactic : cytotoxic : decongestive : demulcent : depurative : diaphoretic : digestive : disinfectant : diuretic : emetic : emmenogogue : emollient : estrogenic : expectorant : febrifuge : fungicidal : galactagogue : haemostatic : hallucinogenic : hepatic : hepatobiliary : hydrating : hyperglycemic : hypertensive : hypnotic : hypocholesterolemic : hypoglycemic : hypotensive : larvicidal : laxative : leucocytosis : lipolytic : mucolytic : narcotic : nephrotoxic : nervine : neurasthenia : orexigenic : panacea : parasiticide : parturient : pathogenic : pathological : pediculicide : prophylactic : purgative : refrigerant : regulatory : relaxant : resolvent : respiratory : restorative : revulsive : rubefacient : sedative : sialagogue : spasmolytic : splenic : stimulating, stimulant : stomachic : styptic : sudorific : tonic : uterine : vasoconstrictive : vasodilatory : vermifugal, vermicidal : vesicant : vulnerary : |
corrects general body dysfunction destroys amoebas reduces sensitivity to pain reduces sexual desire removes any sensation of pain reduces pain and quiets a disturbed mind destroys intestinal worms counters allergies counters anaemia ( lack of red blood cells) counters arthritis destroys bacteria removes excess bile destroys bacteria counters catarrh counters convulsions counters depression counters diarrhea reduces nausea or vomiting counters fungal infections prevents or reduces bleeding counters allergic reactions counters inflammation prevents formation of body stones counters microbes ( disease-causing bacteria ) reduces nerve pain or sensitivity prevents or delays oxidation acts against heat and inflammation reduces itchiness counters decay or putrefaction counters fever counters rheumatism reduces hardening of tissue esp. arteries counters scurvy controls oily secretion from sweat gland ( sebum ) destroys bacteria and germs counters spasms counters the effects of poison destroys or reduces the growth of tumours alleviates or suppresses coughing destroys viruses mild laxative stimulates appetite ( sometimes laxative ) stimulates sexual desire has a distinctive smell abnormal heart rhythms hardening of the arteries contracts organic tissue destroys bacteria relieves or cures coughs see sedative causes or promotes the growth of, cancer stimulates heart reduces flatulence induces violent purging of the body remedy for head disorders stimulates the flow of bile into the duodenum stimulates contraction of the gall bladder aids excretion of bile by the liver aids healing and the formation of scar tissue aids circulation clears the mind and aids understanding increases leucocytes to fight infection toxic to all living cells relieves congestion of the airways protects the mucus membranes and reduces irritation purifying especially blood promotes sweating aids digestion destroys infection and germs promotes the discharge of urine induces vomiting induces or assists menstruation softens and smoothes the skin relating to the hormone produced by the ovary aids the discharge of phlegm from the lungs or throat counters fever counters fungal infection increases milk secretion stops bleeding causing delusions and visions relating to the liver relating to the liver ( blood flow ) aids absorption of water increases blood sugar levels increases blood pressure induces sleep lowers cholesterol lowers blood sugar levels lowers blood pressure destroys larvae aids evacuation of the bowels above normal white blood cell count destroys fatty tissue dissolves or breaks-up mucus intoxicating substance inducing torpor or sleep causing inflammation of the kidneys calms nervous excitement ( nerve tonic ) nervous exhaustion promotes appetite a cure-all destroys parasites eg. fleas, lice aids childbirth causing disease destructive process on living tissue destroys lice prevents disease or infection purifies and flushes the intestines cooling action, reduces fever controls and makes regular relieves strains and tensions disperses swelling aids respiration / breathing brings strength and vigour to body systems relieves pain by diversion of blood or disease to another part of the body causes redness of skin, possibly irritation calming, allaying excitement or pain stimulates the secretion of saliva counters spasms relating to the spleen promotes excitement and activity helps the stomach ( improves appetite) stops bleeding promotes sweating promotes health and general well-being relates to and has an effect on the uterus narrows the blood vessels widens the blood vessels destroys intestinal worms causes blistering of the skin or membrane helps to heal wounds |
While many herbs have medicinal properties they should not replace prescribed medicenes or the medical advice of a doctor |