Herbs

Herbs

Of or relating to plants or parts of plants that have a primary use for food, flavoring, medicine, or perfume.

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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 effects of oxidation on ...

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 refrigerant. Examples: amalaki, ...

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, sandalwood, and turmeric.

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, sage, gotu kola, ...