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digestive

Plants; Herbs

Digestives promote or aid in the digestion process. Such herbs include coriander, cumin, rock salt, turmeric, garlic, papaya, safflower and sage.

disinfectant

Plants; Herbs

An agent that cleanses infection by destroying or inhibiting the activity of disease-producing microorganisms.

sedative

Plants; Herbs

Sedative herbs are used to relieve irritability and promote calm, relax and tranquil feelings.

stomachic

Plants; Herbs

Herbs that give strength and tone to the stomach, stimulate digestion, and improve the appetite. Examples: amalaki, bilwa, black pepper, cardamom, cedar, chitrak, cumin, ginger, ...

styptic

Plants; Herbs

Astringent: arrests hemorrhage and bleeding. Causes vascular contraction of the blood vessels or coagulation of the albuminous tissues of the blood. Checks hemorrhage. Examples: ...

tannins

Plants; Herbs

Tannins are naturally occurring phenolic compounds. They are astringent in nature and used to bind and precipitate proteins.

terpenes

Plants; Herbs

Terpenes are organic compounds consists of hydrocarbons, found mainly in conifers. Terpenes have strong characteristic odors.

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