Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

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

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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.

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 ...

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 ...

Glucoside

Medical; Herbal medicine

A plant compound containing a glucose and another substance (the bioactive part). A special-case glycoside.

Glycoside

Medical; Herbal medicine

A plant compound containing one or more alcohols or sugars and a biologically active compound. The sugar part is called a glycone, the other stuff is called an aglycone. The important things to ...