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| Abortifacient | Induces abortion |
| Acrid | Causing heat and irritation in skin |
| Anesthetic | Causing numbness |
| Analgesic | Pain relieving or pain killer |
| Anaphrodisiac | Quells or blunts the libido - opposite of Aphrodisiac |
| Anodyne | Mild pain relieving agent |
| Antacid | Herbs to counteract stomach acidity |
| Anthelmintic | Expels parasitic worms |
| Anti Inflammatory | Treats inflammation of joints and injuries |
| Antiarthritic | For curing arthritis |
| Antiasthma tic | Asthma treatment |
| Antibacterial | Destroys bacteria |
| Antibiotic | Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria |
| Anticholesterolemic | Prevents buildup of cholesterol |
| Anticoagulant | A herb or substance that prevents coagulation |
| Antidermatosic | Cures skin ailments |
| Antidote | Counteract poisoning |
| Antiechymotic | Herbal treatment for bruises |
| Antiemetic | Herbs used to treat motion sickness |
| Antifungal | Herbs used to treat fungal infections |
| Antihemorrhoidal | Treatment of hemorrhoids or piles |
| Antipruritic | Anti itching drugs |
| Antipyretic | Drugs causing reduction in body temperature, such as fevers |
| Antirheumatic | Treatment of rheumatic arthritis |
| Antiseptic | Applied to living tissues to prevent infection |
| Antispasmodic | Drugs used for treating stomach cramps |
| Antitumor | Treatment to kill tumor cells |
| Antitussive | Cough suppressant, prevent cough |
| Antiviral | Herbs used to treat anti viral infections |
| Aperients | Mild laxative |
| Aphrodisiac | Herbs believed to increase sexual desire |
| Blood purifier | Herbs cleaning blood from impurities |
| Cardiac | Herbs used for treating heart problems |
| Cardiotonic | Heart tonics |
| Carminative | Prevent formation of gas or help its expulsion |
| Cathartic | Laxative - a bit strong than Aperients |
| Cholagogue | A medical agent causing discharge of bile |
| Contraceptive | Used for birth control |
| Cytotoxic | The quality being toxic to cells |
| Decongestant | Clearing respiratory track from phlegm and mucous |
| Demulcent | Oily substance, such as glycerin or lanolin for lubrication |
| Detergent | Herbs or material to assist cleaning |
| Digestive | Herbs or agents used to help digestion |
| Disinfectant | Antimicrobial agents to destroy micro-organisms |
| Diuretic | A medical agent causing increase in urine |
| Emetic | Promoting vomit |
| Emmenagogues | Herbs which stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus |
| Errhine | Cause sneezing |
| Expectorant | Cough inducing medicine to clear out phlegm |
| Galactofuge | Reduces of stops production of milk |
| Galactogogue | A substance which increases the production of milk |
| Haemolytic | Breaks red blood corpuscles to separate hemoglobin |
| Haemostatic | Medical agents used for controlling internal bleeding |
| Hepatic | Related to liver |
| Hydragogue | Causing the discharge of watery fluid |
| Hypoglycemic | Herbs reducing level of sugar in blood |
| Hypotensive | Causing low blood pressure |
| Laxative | Herbs stimulating bowel movement in a gentle manner |
| Lenitive | Soothing |
| Lithotriptic | Herbs used to destroy stones from kidneys, gallbladder etc |
| Mouthwash | Used for simple mouthwash or treating problems with gums and mouth ulcers |
| Mydriatic | Use of these medicines causes dilation of the pupils |
| Narcotic | Causing drowsiness or relieving pain |
| Nervine | Nerve tonic |
| Odontalgic | Remedies for toothache |
| Ophthalmic | Remedies for eye problems |
| Pectoral | Medicines used for respiratory and chest diseases |
| Poultice | Herbs spread on clothes for application to affected areas |
| Purgative | A strong laxative causing cleaning of bowels |
| Salve | Herbal Ointment |
| Sialagogue | A herb with Sialagogue action stimulates the secretion of saliva |
| Sternutatory | Causing or tending to cause sneezing |
| Stomachic | Improve stomach functions |
| Styptic | Herbs used to stop bleeding |
| Vasoconstrictor | Causing narrowing of blood vessels - increasing blood pressure |
| Vasodilator | Causing widening of blood vessels - reduced blood pressure |
| Vermifuge | Expels and kills external parasites |
| Vesicant | Causing blistering anywhere in the body |
| Vulnerary | Wound healing |
