- Adaptogen
A tonic that helps balance the body by supporting its ability to deal with physical, mental, and emotional stress.
- Alterative
Alternatives are herbal treatments that progressively improve the body's normal operation, fostering improved health and vigor.
- Analgesic
Provides pain relief, topically and internally .
- Anthelmintic
Anthelmintic, also known as dewormers, are substances that treat parasitic worm infections in both people and animals.
- Anti-inflammatory
Anti-inflammatory action is a process that involves the reduction in inflammation (swelling, redness, and pain) that might be a response to infection.
- Antianxiety
Helps lessen anxiety.
- Antibacterial
Inhibits the growth and production of bacteria.
- Anticatarrhal
Supports the body to dissolve, remove, or prevent the excess formation of mucus in the respitory passages.
- Antidepressant
Lessens the frequency, occurrence, or intensity of depressive states.
- Antiemetic
Antiemetic substances mitigate or prevent the occurrence of nausea and vomiting. These symptoms can manifest due to various triggers, such as motion sickness, chemotherapy, pregnancy, specific medical ailments, or the recuperation period after surgery.
- Antifungal
Inhibits the excess growth and production of fungal infections.
- Antimicrobial
Inhibits the growth and production of a broad spectrum of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoans.
- Antioxidant
Inhibits the production of free radicals in the body.
- Antipyretic
Lowers or reduces a fever.
- Antirheumatic
Relieves the pain and discomfort of musculoskeletal inflammation through a variety of actions.
- Antiseptic
Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
- Antispasmodic
Eases cramps or spasam in skeletal or smooth muscle tissue.
- Antiviral
Inhibits the growth and production of viruses.
- Astringent
Tightens or constricts bodily tissue, namely the mucous membranes and skin.
- Bitter
An herb known for its positive effect on digestive and liver function due to its bitter taste.
- Bronchodilator
Dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, thereby increasing airflow to the lungs.
- Cardiotonic
A tonic herb that has a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels.
- Carminative
Aids the release of gas from the intestines and reduces the production of gas.
- Decongestant
Helps relieve nasal congestion and inflammation.
- Demulcent
A mucilaginous (slimy) herb that soothes and protects irritated mucous membranes.
- Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin evidenced my itchiness, redness, and various lesions.
- Diaphoretic
Stimulates perspiration through peripheral vasodilation or stimulation of the sweat glands.
- Diuretic
Increases the secretion and elimination of urine from the body.
- Emmenagogue
Helps bring on menses.
- Emollient
Softens and soothes external tissue.
- Expectorant
Aids in the removal of mucus from the lungs.
- Galactogogue
Encourages the production and secretion of breast milk.
- Hemostatic
Helps reduce or stop bleeding.
- Hepatic
Supports general liver function.
- Hypotensive
Lowers blood pressure.
- Immune tonics
An herb that has traditionally been used over long periods of time to support and bolster the immune system.
- Immunomodulator
Regulates and balances the immune system.
- Immunostimulant
An herb that is typically used in short-term infections to stimulate the immune system.
- Lymphagogue
Moves lymph fluid through the lymphatic system.
- Nervine
An herb that has a positive effect on the nervous system.
- Sedative
Exerts a soothing, tranquilizing effect on the body.
- Sialagogue
Promotes saliva production.
- Stimulants
Herbs that work to enliven the body's physiological processes.
- Stomachic
Aids the stomach and digestion action.
- Styptic
An astringent herb that helps reduce or stop external bleeding.
- Tonic
Substance that increases strength and tone.
- Vermifuge
Expels parasites from the body. (anthelmintic).
- Vulnerary
Helps heal tissue, both when applied topically or taken internally.