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exhilarant

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that excites or elevates the psychic function, or produces an abnormal sense of euphoria, vigor, and buoyancy

expectorant

Plants; Herbs

Expectorants help the body expel mucus from the lungs, nose and throat. Herbs used for this purpose include ephedra, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, licorice and marshmallow.

extract

Plants; Herbs

A preparation obtained from soaking an herb, plant part, or substance in an appropriate solvent, usually alcohol, water, or glycerin, then removing the solid parts by straining, ...

fatty oils

Plants; Herbs

Fatty oil is non-volatile oil composed fatty acids usually of plant or animal origin.

febrifuge

Plants; Herbs

Herbs with this property help reduce fevers, similar to refrigerant and antipyretic. Some febrifuges are chamomile, fenugreek, garlic, gentian, ginger and sarsaparilla.