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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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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.

antibiotic.

Plants; Herbs

Inhibits the growth of germs, bacteria, and harmful microbes. Examples: turmeric

anti-depressant

Plants; Herbs

A drug used to prevent or treat clinical depression.

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