| Well-in-Hand
Herbal Glossary |
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| adjuvant:
a remedy that enhances the effect of another |
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| albuminuria:
the presence of albumin in the urine |
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| amenorrhoea:
absence of periods |
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| analgesic:
relieves pain |
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| anodyne:
eases pain |
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| anorexia:
loss of appetite |
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| anthelmintic:
removes parasitic worms |
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| antilithic:
against stones, e.g. of the kidney or bladder |
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| antiseptic:
prevents infection |
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| antispasmodic:
prevents spasm, cramping |
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| aperient:
promoting a natural bowel movement |
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| astringent:
causes contraction of the tissues |
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| cardiac:
having an effect on the heart |
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| carminative:
eases griping pains, expels flatulence |
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| cathartic:
causes evacuation of the bowels |
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| cholagogue:
promotes bile flow |
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| choleretic:
prevents excessive bile |
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| demulcent:
soothing and protective |
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| depurative:
purifying |
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| diaphoretic:
causes perspiration |
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| diplopia:
double vision |
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| diuretic:
increases urine flow |
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| dysmenorrhoea:
painful periods |
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| dysuria:
painful urination |
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| emetic:
causes vomiting |
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| emmenagogue:
promotes menstrual flow |
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| emollient:
soothing, softening; usually refers to skin remedies |
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| expectorant:
loosens phlegm |
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| febrifuge:
reduces fever |
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| galactagogue:
induces milk flow |
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| haematuria:
blood in the urine |
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| haemostatic:
controls or stops bleeding |
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| hepatic:
concerning the liver |
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| hypertensive:
raises blood pressure |
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| hypocholesterolaemic:
lowers blood cholesterol levels |
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| hypoglycaemic:
lowers blood sugar levels |
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| hypotensive:
lowers blood pressure |
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| hypnotic:
producing sleep |
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| laxative:
bowel stimulant |
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| mydriatic:
causes pupil dilation |
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| nervine:
nerve restorative, mildly tranquillising |
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| nutritive:
nourishing |
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| orexigenic:
stimulates the appetite |
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| parturient:
a substance that facilitates childbirth |
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| polyuria:
excessive urination |
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| pruritis:
itching |
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| rubefacient:
causing reddening of the skin |
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| sedative:
reduces nervous excitement |
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| sternutatory:
produces sneezing by irritating the mucous membranes |
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| stimulant:
energy-producing |
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| stomachic:
a substance which eases stomach pain |
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| styptic:
a substance which stops bleeding, applied externally |
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| tonic:
a substance which produces a feeling of well-being |
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| vermifuge:
expels worms from the body |
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vulnerary: wound healer |
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| Disclaimer:
Always have your particular situation diagnosed by a qualified
health care professional. The information herein is not meant
to substitute for the advice of your physician. All Well-in-Hand
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