Definitions of Therapeutic Properties:
Analgesic/Anodyne- relieves pain
Anthelmintic- expels parasites/ parasitic intestinal worms
Antiallergenic- treats allergies/ hypersensitivities
Antiarthritic- treats arthritis
Antibacterial- reduces/kills bacteria
Anticatarrhal- reduces catarrh build-up
Antidepressant- treats depression
Antiemetic- treats vomiting
Antifungal- reduces/kills fungal infections
Anti-hepatotoxic/Anti-hepato-protectors- protect and nourish the liver
Anti-infective- treats infections
Anti-inflammatory- reduces inflammation
Antilithic- prevents or helps to flush out stones
Anti-mutagenic- reduces the rate of mutation
Anti-neoplastic- treats cancer or neoplasm
Anti-nephrotoxic- nourishes and protects the kidneys
Antioxidants- anti-aging constituents that reduces oxidation and break-down
of cells, nourishes and protects cells,
Antiparasitic-reduces/kills parasites
Antispasmodic- reduces spasms
Anti-tussive- reduces coughing
Antiviral- reduces/kills viruses
Aperative- stimulates appetite
Aphrodisiac- promotes sexuality
Astringent- tightens tissues
Bronchodilator- dilates bronchi
Cardiac- heart tonic
Carminative- relieves intestinal flatulence/gas
Cholagogue- promotes bile flow
Choleretic- enhances bile quality
Counter-irritant- irritates to improve blood flow
Decongestant- relieves fluid congestion
Demulcent- moistens/ soothes mucous membranes
Detoxicant- clears toxins
Diaphoretic- promotes sweating
Diuretic- improves/ promotes urination
Emetic- causes vomiting
Emmenagogue- balances/influences female cycle
Emollient- soothes and moistens skin
Expectorant- promotes phlegm expulsion
Febrifuge- reduces fever
Galactagogue- promotes milk flow
Haemostatic- stops bleeding
Hepatic- treats liver
Hypertensive- increases blood pressure
Hypnotic- calms mind and spirit
Hypocholesterolemic- lowers bad cholesterol
Hypoglycemiant- lowers blood sugar
Hypolipidemic- lowers bad blood fats
Hypotensive- lowers/reduces blood pressure
Laxative- promotes gentle bowel movement
Mucolytic- softens hardened respiratory/ intestinal mucus
Nervine- works on the nervous system
Parturient- promotes labour
Relaxant- promotes relaxation
Rubefacients- causes skin reddening to promote blood perfusion
Sedative- reduces activity, calming to the nervous system
Stimulant- increases activity
Styptic- stops bleeding through topical application
Tonic- restores and strengthens
Vasodilator- expands blood vessels
Vermifuge- expels intestinal worms such as tapeworm
Vulnerary- promotes tissue repair
