Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

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

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Lymphangitis

Medical; Herbal medicine

Inflammation of one or more lymph nodes and/or lymph vessels, usually part of an acute infectious condition.

Lymphatic

Medical; Herbal medicine

Pertaining to the lymph system...sometimes more broadly to include immunity.

Lymphoma

Medical; Herbal medicine

A neoplasia of the lymph tissue, such as Hodgkin's Disease. Although it is frequently useful to stimulate immunity when a person is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, since the resultant ...

Macrophage

Medical; Herbal medicine

This is a mature form of what is released from the marrow as a monocyte. A macrophage lives long, can digest much detritus, and is able to wear particles of odd food on its outer membrane. This ...

Malabsorption

Medical; Herbal medicine

Improper utilisation of needed and available nutrients, either from impaired digestive function (such as B12 being unabsorbed because of gastritis), impaired absorption (poor Vitamin E absorption ...

Malaise

Medical; Herbal medicine

A fretful and low energy state, often considered an early sign of infection or low fever. Ask someone with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Multiple Chemical Sensitivities...they'll tell you how it feels.

Matrix

Medical; Herbal medicine

The intercellular substance of a tissue. It forms the primary mass in some cartilage, bones, and the lens of the eye...where living cells are so separated they communicate with e-mail.