cont.
Increases appetite and promotes digestion.
Eases cramping pains and expels flatulence (gas).
Cell Proliferator
Enhances the formation of new tissue to speed the healing process.
Cholagogue
Increases flow of bile into the intestines.
Convalescent
Speeds recovery during convalescence.
Sooths irritated tissues, expecially mucous membrane.
Depurative
Cleanses and purifies the system, especially the blood.
Diaphoretic
Promotes persperation.
Digestive
Aids Digestion
Diuertic
Promotes the flow of urine.
Causes vomiting.
Emmenagogue
Promotes menstrual flow (avoid in pregnancy)
Emollient
Sooths and heals the skin
Expectorant
Promotes expulsion of mucous from the respiratory tract.
Reduces fever
Increases the flow of milk.
Stops bleeding and haemorrhage.
Hormone Balancer
Improves hormone balance.
Hypnotic
Induces sleep.
Hypoglycaemic
Reduces blood sugar.
Hypotensive
Reduces blood pressure.
Helps the functioning of the immune system.
Promotes evacuation of the bowels.
Relieves pain and induces sleep.
Nervine
Calms the nerves.
Nutritive
Contains nutritious substances.
