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- 4. soothe irritated or inflamed tissue or mucous membranes.
- 8. Affects diseases of the respiratory tract.
- 9. dissolves mucus, or thins mucus so the body can move it out of the body
- 11. stimulates the flow of lymph in the lymph vessels.
- 12. Relieves or reduces the urge to cough
- 13. increases urinary output
- 15. local irritant that increases circulation in the skin
- 18. A gentle stimulant (stimulating tonic) to the digestion; a mild laxative
- 20. widens the blood vessels, lowering blood pressure
- 21. slowly shift the activity of a tissue, organ system, or an organism by enhancing nutrition, energy, or vitality
- 22. A pain-relieving herb which can cause sleep in large doses.
- 23. promotes perspiration and facilitates the elimination of toxins via the skin.
- 25. stimulates the onset and regulates the flow rate of menstruation.
- 27. increases the flow of bile into the duodenum.
- 30. tonifies, strengthens, or normalizes the activity of the stomach.
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- 1. Polyphenolic (tannin)-containing Herbs that contract tissues, removing moisture (drying)
- 2. stops external bleeding and promotes the healing of wounds
- 3. stimulates the production of bile in the liver
- 5. helps the body adapt to stress, speed recovery from illness, strengthen immune function
- 6. An herb used to support the health of the kidneys
- 7. A rather general term for herbs that are strengthening and beneficial to a specific organ, specific tissues, process
- 10. help the bowels release gas by relaxing spasms of the intestine
- 14. lowers blood pressure, especially when it is too high.
- 16. has a tendency to normalize hormone output from the glands
- 17. grateful to the digestion (well-tolerated); mildly stimulating; usually essential oil-containing.
- 19. either stimulates, relaxes or tonifies the nervous system
- 24. Lowers the viscosity and promotes the expulsion of mucus from the respiratory tract
- 26. increases the flow of breast milk.
- 28. An herb that tonifies and strengthens the liver, while regulating its action.
- 29. usually containing mucilage or gum, applied externally to soothe and soften the skin.