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Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation. Aphrodisiac: Restores or increases sexual power and desire.
Two types: 1.Tonics: Develop tissue substance; 2. Stimulants:
Anti-lithic: Aids in preventing the formation of stones in the increase the functioning of the reproductive organs.
kidneys and bladder.
Appetizer: For stimulating the appetite.
Antineoplastic: Herbs that destroy, inhibit and prevent
tumors. Aromatherapy: This approach uses essential oils extracted
from medicinal plants to treat various health conditions. The
Antiperiodic: Prevents the periodic recurrence of attacks of oils are generally diluted, then used topically, internally, or to
a disease; as in malaria. stimulate olfactory senses.
Antiphlogistic: 1. A older term denoting the capacity to Aromatic: Herb with a pleasant, fragrant scent and a pungent
prevent or relieve inflammation. 2. An agent that reduces taste.
inflammation.
Astringent: Causes a local contraction of the skin, blood
Antipruritic: Preventing or relieving itching vessels, and other tissues, thereby arresting the discharge
of blood, mucus, etc. Usually used locally as a topical
Antipyretic: Reduces fever by reducing production of heat
at its centers; destroying fever toxins; sweating to increase application.
the loss of heat; drawing out the heat (e.g., cold baths). Same Ayurvedic Medicine: Literally meaning the “science of life.”
as febrifuge or refrigerant. A 5,000-year-old system of medicine originating in India
that combines natural therapies with a highly personalized,
Antiscorbutic: Effective in the prevention or treatment of holistic approach to the treatment of disease.
scurvy.

Antiseptic: Prevents decay or putrefaction. A substance that B
inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms
without necessarily destroying them. Bactericidal: These herbs are used to counteract and prevent

Antisialics: Are agents which diminish the secretions of bacterial infections. They deactivate and destroy bacteria.
the salivary glands. The typical member of this group is Balsam: The resin of a tree that is healing and soothing.
Atropine, which acts by paralyzing the terminal filaments of
the secretory nerve. Physostigmine antagonizes this paralysis, Balsamic: A healing or soothing agent.
but in large doses acts also as an antisialic, by lessening the
blood supply to the glands. Balsamum: A solution of resin and volatile oil usually
produced by special cells in some plants.
Antispasmodic: Relieves or prevents involuntary muscle
spasm or cramps (also see nervines) by strengthening nerves Binomial: The two-part scientific Latin name used to identify
and the nervous system. plants. The first name is the genus and is a general name that
may be shared by a number of related plants. The second is
Anti-syphilitic: Herbs that improve or cure syphilis. Also the species name, which refers to the name that is specific
called antiluetic. to that individual plant (e.g., Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea
angustifolia).
Antitussive: Prevents or relieve a cough.
Bitter: A solution of bitter, sometimes aromatic, plant
Anti-venomous: Acts against poisonous matter from products used as a mild tonic. These herbs reduce toxins in
animals. the blood and may also help in weight reduction. Herbalists

Antizymotic: Herbs that prevent fermentation or prescribe bitters to destroy infection, reduce fevers and they
decomposition. are also useful for very thirsty patients. They can help to
reduce sweating, inflammation, and infection.
Aperient: A mild or gentle laxative used to relieve
constipation. Blood Purifier: Agents that clean and remove impurities
from the blood, similar to depurative.
Aperitive: Stimulating the appetite for food.
Bulbus: The bulb or an underground bud (specialized stem

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