cont.
Resembles the actions of estrogen.
Oxytocic
Stimulates contraction of uterine muscle and facilitates childbirth.
Kills parasites.
Parturient
Facilitates childbirth.
Partus Praeparator
Prepares for childbirth.
Purgative
Produces vigorous emptying of the bowels.
Relaxes nerves and muscles.
Restorative
Restores normal physiological activity.
Rubefacient
Gentle local irritation that produces redness of the skin.
Reduces nervousness and anxiety, induces sleep.
Stimulant
Produces energy.
Stomachic
Stimulates, strengthens, or tones the stomach.
Styptic
Stems Bleeding.
Sudorific
Promotes perspiration.
Invigorates and tones the body and promotes a feeling of wellbeing.
Widens blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.
Vulnerary
Promotes healing of wounds.
