Herbs

Herbs

Of or relating to plants or parts of plants that have a primary use for food, flavoring, medicine, or perfume.

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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.

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

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. (ant: stimulant, syn: ...