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Therapeutic properties of herbs

Underneath we have listed all the main therapeutic properties of herbs, with a short explanation to elucidate each phrase.

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Abortifacient	Capable of inducing abortion
Alterative	Cleanses the blood and corrects impure blood conditions
Analgesic	Loss of sensation – pain relieving
Anaphrodisiac	Diminishes sexual desire
Anthelmintic	A vermifuge – destroys or expels intestinal worms
Anti sudorific	Reduces sweating
Anti-allergenic	Reduces symptoms of allergy
Anti-arthritic	Combats arthritis
Anti-emetic	Reduces the incidence and severity of vomiting
Anti-inflammatory	Alleviates inflammation
Anticonvulsive	Helps arrest or control convulsions
Antidepressant	Uplifting, counteracting melancholy
Antimicrobial	Resists and destroys pathogenic organisms
Antiphlogistic	Reduces inflammation
Anti-pruritic	Relieves itching or prevents itching
Anti-rheumatic	Relieves rheumatism
Antiseptic	Helps control infection
Antispasmodic	Prevents and eases spasms and relieves cramps
Aphrodisiac	Excites and arouses sexual desire
Astringent	Contracts, tightens and binds tissue
Bactericide	Destroys bacteria
Balsamic	Has qualities of a balsam, soothing
Cardiac	Stimulating effect on the heart
Carminative	Settles the digestive system, expels gas from the intestines
Cephalic	Stimulates and settles the mind
Cholagogue	Increases the secretion and flow of bile into the duodenum
Choleretic	Aids excretion of bile by the liver
Cicatrisant	Helps the formation of scar tissue
Cordial	A stimulant and tonic for the heart
Cytophylactic	Encourages growth of skin cells
Decongestant	Relieves and reduces mucus congestion
Demulcent	Soothes, softens and allays irritation of mucous membranes
Deodorant	Destroys odor
Depurative	Detoxifies and purifies the blood
Diaphoretic	Promotes perspiration
Digestive	Aids the digestion of food
Disinfectant	Prevents or combats the spread of germs
Diuretic	Increases the flow of urine
Emetic	Induces vomiting
Emmenagogue	Promotes and regulates the menstrual flow
Emollient	Soothes and softens the skin
Expectorant	Helps to expel mucus from the respiratory system
Febrifuge	Cooling and reducing high body temperature
Fungicide	Destroys fungus/fungal infections
Galactagogue	Increases secretion of milk
Germicidal	Destroys germs or micro-organisms
Haemostatic	Stops bleeding hemorrhage
Hepatic	Stimulates and helps the function of the liver and gall bladder
Hypertensive	Increases blood pressure
Hypoglycaemiant	Lowers blood sugar levels
Hypotensive	Lowers blood pressure
Insecticide	Kills insects
Laxative	Aiding bowel evacuation
Mucolytic	Dissolves or breaks down mucus
Nervine	Strengthening or toning to the nervous system
Parturient	Helping delivery in childbirth
Prophylactic	Helping prevent disease
Relaxant	Soothing, relieving strain and tension, promoting relaxation
Rubefacient	Warming. Stimulating blood flow
Sedative	Reduces functional activity, calming
Soporific	Induces sleep
Spasmolytic	The same as antispasmodic – see antispasmodic
Splenetic	A tonic for the spleen
Stimulant	Increases the physiological activities of the body
Stomachic	Digestive aid and tonic
Styptic	Arrests external bleeding
Sudorific	Increases perspiration
Tonic	Strengthens and improves bodily performance
Uterine	Tonic to the uterus
Vasoconstrictor	Contracts blood vessel walls
Vasodilator	Dilates blood vessels
Vermifuge	Expels worms
Vulnerary	Prevents tissue degeneration and arrests bleeding in wounds

Underneath some links to provide more information on individual herbs.

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