Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

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

Contributors in Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

Inflammation of the stomach lining, with either congested and boggy or inflamed membranes. It may be caused by bacteria and yeast or chemical irritation like alcohol, but most frequently it is the ...

gastroenteritis

Medical; Herbal medicine

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestines. It is more likely to be infectious than simple gastritis and is often accompanied by fever and general malaise.

gastroesophageal reflux

Medical; Herbal medicine

The involuntary regurgitation of stomach contents or surface acids into the throat, with heartburn; it can be simple or serious.

giardiasis

Medical; Herbal medicine

An intestinal tract infection caused by Giardia lamblia, a flagellate protozoa now common to much of the world. Brought in by hikers and the hoards of grazing cattle, wintering over in beavers, elk ...

glaucoma

Medical; Herbal medicine

An eye disease, usually chronic and slow, with increased pressure of fluid within the eye causing degrees of impairment to the optic nerve, and slowing circulation between the eye chambers sufficient ...

glossitis

Medical; Herbal medicine

Inflammation of the tongue.

glucagon

Medical; Herbal medicine

A hormone produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas that increases the release of sugar by the liver: it is hyperglycemic. The substance produced by the beta cells, insulin, induces many tissues ...