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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Galactagogue

Plants; Herbs

An agent that encourages or increases the secretion of milk.

Flatulence

Plants; Herbs

Excessive formation of gases in stomach or intestine.

Anti-inflammatory

Plants; Herbs

Herbs with this ability reduce inflammation in the body without acting directly on the cause of the inflammation. Herbs in this category include chicory, cranberry, fennel, ginger, licorice, ...

An herb or substance that counteracts a poison by, [a] chemically destroying the poison, [b] mechanically preventing absorption, or [c] physiologically opposing the effects of the poison in the body ...

Antifungal

Plants; Herbs

Antifungal agents act against and destroy various fungi. Herbs in this category include cinnamon, cloves, garlic, St. John's wort, thyme and turmeric.

Antibacterial

Plants; Herbs

Antibacterial herbs are those that fight and destroy bacteria and include alfalfa, basil, chamomile, cinnamon, clove, peppermint, rhubarb and turmeric.