Plants

Plants

Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multicellular organisms of the kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having cellulose cell walls, and lacking the power of locomotion.

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decoction

Plants; Herbs

A liquid preparation obtained by boiling medicinal plant parts in water and then extracting the solid parts by straining the preparation.

demulcent

Plants; Herbs

Soothes, protects, and relieves the irritation of inflamed mucous membranes and other surfaces. (i.e., Protects stomach and urinary bladder lining). Examples: barley, licorice; ...

deobstruent

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that aids in the removal of obstructions, especially those lodged in organs such as stones.

deodorant

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that either removes, destroys, masks, or suppresses odor

depressant

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that lessens or depresses nervous sensation, lowers a functional activity or reduces vital energy by causing the relaxation of muscles, nerves, or tissues. ...