Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

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

Contributors in Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

The condition of blood vessels that have thickened, hardened, and lost their elasticity-"hardening of the arteries." ageing and the formation of blood-derived fatty plaques within or directly beneath ...

Arthritis

Medical; Herbal medicine

Literally, inflammation of one or more joints, usually with pain and sometimes with changes in the structure. Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition of loss in the organisation of joint cartilage, ...

Ascites

Medical; Herbal medicine

An abnormal buildup of serous fluid, usually in regards the viscera. Although many infections and serious metabolic disorders can induce it, the most common cause is trauma and surgery.

Asthenic

Medical; Herbal medicine

Having little tone or strength, especially in regards the nervous system or the skeletal muscles.

Asthma, extrinsic

Medical; Herbal medicine

Asthma triggered by pollen, chemicals or some other external agent.

Asthma, intrinsic

Medical; Herbal medicine

Asthma triggered by boggy membranes, congested tissues, or other native causes...even adrenalin stress or exertion

Astringent

Medical; Herbal medicine

An agent that causes the constriction of tissues, usually applied topically to stop bleeding, secretions, and surface inflammation and distension. Some, such as gallotannins, may actually bind with ...