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antioxidant

Plants; Herbs

Antioxidants are molecules which can interact with free radicals and terminate the chain reaction before vital molecules are damaged. Antioxidant herbs counteract the negative ...

antiperiodic

Plants; Herbs

Prevents the periodic recurrence of attacks of a disease; as in malaria. Examples: barberry, chirayata, guduchi, kutaj, and vacha.

antipyretic

Plants; Herbs

Reduces fever by reducing production of heat at its centers; destroying fever toxins; sweating to increase the loss of heat; drawing out the heat. Same as febrifuge or ...

antirheumatic

Plants; Herbs

Herb that relieves or cures rheumatism.

antiscorbutic

Plants; Herbs

Effective in the prevention or treatment of scurvy.

antiseptic

Plants; Herbs

Prevents decay or putrefaction. A substance that inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms without necessarily destroying them. Examples: aloe, chitrak, gudmar, ...

antispasmodic

Plants; Herbs

Relieves or prevents involuntary muscle spasm or cramps by strengthening nerves and the nervous system. Examples: camomile, ashwagandha, basil, calamus, guggul, licorice, myrrh, ...