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Abortifacient Causes abortion-premature explusion of the fetus. Adaptogenic Helps to restore balance within the body. Alternative Produces gradually benificial effects through detoxification and improving nutrition. Anaesthetic Deadens sensation and reduces pain. Analgesic Pain Relieving. Anodyne Pain Relieving. Antacid Reduces stomach acid. Anthelmintic Destroys or expels intestinal worms. Anti-Allergic Reduces the effects of allergic reactions. Anti-Anaemic Treats Anaemia. Antibacterial Destroys or stops the growth of bacterial infections. Antibiotic Destoys or stops the growth of bacteria. Antimucous/Catarrhal Reduces mucas/catarrh. Antidepressant Relieves symptoms of depression. Anti-Emetic Relievs nausea and vomiting. Anti-Fungal Treats fungal infections. Antihaemorrhagic Stops bleeding and haemorrhage. Antihistamine Neutralizes the effects of histamine in an allergic response. Antihydrotic Reduces or supresses perpiration. Anti-Inflammatory Reduces inflamation Antilithic Dissolves stones or gravel in the Kidneys. Antimicrobial Destoys or stops the growth of micro-organisms. Antineoplastic Has anti-cancer properties. Antirheumatic Relieves rheumatism/arthritis. Antiseptic Prevents putrefaction. Antispasmodic Prevents or relieves spasms or cramps. Antithromobotic Prevents blood clots. Antitoxic Cleans toxins from the system. Antitussive Relieves coughing. Antiviral Destroys or stops the growth of viral infections. Astringent Contracts tissue, reducing secretions or discharges. |
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