Herbal Actions
Terms used to describe the actions of herbs when used as remedies:
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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