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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antacid

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that corrects acidity by neutralization, usually in the stomach. (Ant: Acidifier, Syn: Alkalinizer)

antagonist

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that opposes the action of some other agent or medicine, especially the toxic effects of alkaline poisons.

anthelmintic

Plants; Herbs

An agent that destroys and expels worms from the intestines. Same as vermifuge

anti-asthmatic

Plants; Herbs

Anti-asthmatics are used to help relieve the symptoms associated with asthma. Some of the anti-asthmatic herbs are ephedra and gotu kola.

antibacterial

Plants; Herbs

Antibacterial herbs are those that fight and destroy bacteria and include alfalfa, basil, chamomile, cinnamon, clove, peppermint, rhubarb and turmeric.