Acidophilus – Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria, also called “friendly bacteria”

Alterative – blood cleanser and purifier

Analgesic – Pain relieving property

Antacid – Substance that neutralizes acid

Anthelminthic – Substance that destroy worms

Antibiotic – A substance that inhibits the growth of microbes such as bacteria

                      viruses, yeasts, amoebas)

Antipyretic – A substance that counteracts fever 

Antiseptic – A substance that checks the growth or action of microorganisms

                  especially in or on living tissue

Anti-spasmodic – A substance that prevents and relaxes muscle spasms 

Aperitive – A substance that stimulates the appetite

Aphrodisiac – A substance that enhances sexual libido

Astringent – A substance that has a constricting or binding effect

Carminative – A substance that relieves gas and gripping 

Chlorophyll – The “green” content in plants, it is something in nutrition to absorb

                           toxin, and is the ultimate source for organic sodium 

Cholagogue – Substance that promotes the flow of bile

Cod Liver Oil – Natural oils from cod fish which contain essential fatty acids and 

                             vitamin A, D

Demulcent – A substance that soothes tissue 

Diaphoretic – A substance that promotes perspiration

Diuretic – A substance that promotes the flow of urine

Emetic – A substance that is vomit inducer 

Emmenagogue – A substance that facilitates and regularizes menstrual flow 

Emollient – A substance that reduces inflammations and irritations

Evening Primrose Oil – Oil from the seed of Evening Primrose, it is in gamma 

                                          linolenic acid, the natural source of essential fatty acid

Expectorant – A substance that promotes the expulsion of mucous from the

                        lungs and throat

Febrifuge – Like antipyretic, a substance that reduces fever

Galactogogue – A substance that promotes lactation

Hemolytic – Substance that destroys red blood cells 

Hemostat – Substance that arrests the flow of blood 

Hypertensive – Substance used to increase blood pressure 

Hypoglycemant – Substance that causes a reduction in blood sugar level 

Hypotensive – Substance used to reduce blood pressure 

Laxative – A substance that promotes bowel movement

Lithotriptic – A substance that helps eliminate kidney stones

Montmorillonite – Clays found in lakes used as nutrition to replace missing trace

                            Minerals

Mydriatic – A substance that enlarges the pupil 

Nervine – A substance that calms the nervous system

Oestrogenic – A substance that influences female sexual functions

Oxytocic – A substance that induces the contraction of uterine muscle

Parasiticide – Substance that expels worms and parasites

 Purgative – Similar as laxative, substance that promotes easy bowel movements

 Rubefacient – Substance that has regenerating property, and reddens the skin

 Sedative – A substance that promotes the calmness of nervous system, and

                      induce sleep

 Sialagogue – A substance that stimulates the flow of saliva to aid digestion

 Stimulant – A substance that increase the body’s energy, and promotes blood     

                       circulation

 Stomachic – A gastric stimulant

 Synergistic – Two or more substance combined together to increase the function 

                           of each individual substance

 Tonic – A substance that builds or increases the function of a system of the body

 Vasoconstrictor – A substance constricts blood vessels

Vasodilator – A substance that dilates blood vessels

 Vermifuge – Like Anthelmintic, a substance that expels worms

 Vesicant – A substance that causes the skin to blister 

Vulnerary – A substance that promotes the healing of wounds

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Note: At anytime, all herbs are best used in periods of 2-3 weeks, and then break for one week. Pregnant or lactating women should consult their gynecologist or pediatrician before proceeding with any medical remedy, herbal or otherwise. Many herbs and drugs are not suitable for administering during pregnancy.

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