Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine is the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes.

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bursitis

Medical; Herbal medicine

Inflammation of a bursa, the lubricating sac that reduces friction between tendons and ligaments or tendons and bones. The more common localities for bursitis are the shoulders, the elbows, the ...

calyx

Medical; Herbal medicine

The outer set of sterile, floral leaves; the green, clasping base of a flower.

Generally, a disorder caused by Candida (Monilia) albicans. This is a common yeast-like fungus found in the mouth. vagina. and rectum, as well as on the outside skin. It is a common cause of thrush ...

caplllary

Medical; Herbal medicine

The smallest blood or lymph vessel, formed of single layers of interconnected endothelial cells, sometimes with loosely attached connective tissue basement cells for added support. Capillaries allow ...

carbos

Medical; Herbal medicine

Carbohydrates, like starch or sugar.

cardioglycosides

Medical; Herbal medicine

Sugar-containing plant substances that, in proper doses. act as heart stimulants. Examples; digitoxin, strophanthin.

cardiotonic

Medical; Herbal medicine

A substance that strengthens or regulates heart metabolism without overt stimulation or depression. It may increase coronary blood supply, normalize enervation, relax peripheral arteries (decreasing ...