A – Z of Herbal Remedies
Help: To find Illnesses or Conditions associated with a Herbal Remedy. Select a letter from A - Z of Herbal Remedies. Or Scroll lists. Or Use Search.
Help: To find Illnesses or Conditions associated with a Herbal Remedy. Select a letter from A - Z of Herbal Remedies. Or Scroll lists. Or Use Search.
Refrigerant: Herbal teas that have a cooling effect for relief of fever and thirst, and particularly when applied topically to the skin.
Rubefacient/Vasodilation: Herbs that simulate circulation locally and increase heat in the tissues when applied to the skin.
Roborant: A hertb that increases strength, is restorative and a tonic.
Secretolytic: Supports the body's mechanisms for clearing mucus from the respiratory tract
Secretomotory: Of nerves: inducing secretion when stimulated, promoting sercretion
Sedative: Herbs that calm and relax the nervous system and reduce nervous tension.
Sialagogue: Herbs that stimulate the secretion of saliva from the salivary glands and assist the digestion of starch.
Soporific: Like hypnotics, soporific herbs help bring on and promote sleep.
Stimulant: Herbs that quicken and enliven the physiological function of the body.
Stomachic: Herbs that promote digestion and strengthen the stomach.
Sudorific/Diaphoretics: Herbs that induce increased perspiration, regarded as a process of internal cleansing.
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