Therapeutic Properties Glossary
analgesic – provides relief from pain
anti-bacterial (bactericidal) – inhibits the growth of bacteria
anti-depressant – alleviates depression
anti-fungal (fungicidal) – inhibits the growth of fungus
anti-helmintic (vermifuge) – expels parasites
anti-infectious – inhibits the spread of infection
anti-inflammatory/anti-phlogistic – reduces inflammation
anti-microbial/anti-septic (disinfectant) – reduces microbial growth
anti-neuralgic – reduces nerve pain
anti-parasitic (parasiticide) – destroys parasites
anti-seborrheic – relieves excess secretion of sebum
anti-spasmodic – suppresses muscles spasms
anti-viral (viricidal) – inhibits the growth of viruses
astringent – contracts the skin
calmative - produces a sedative or tranquilizing effect that relieves anxiety, tension, and distress
cicatrisant – promotes regeneration and formation of tissue
decongestant – relieves congestion of the chest and lungs
Hypostensive-lowers blood pressure
insecticidal – destroys insects
nervine/neurotonic – strengthens the nervous system and repairs any damage it may have suffered; calms the nerves
sedative – sedates the nerves
Unguent- A soothing or healing salve or balm, for application to sores and wounds
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