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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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Emmenagogus

Plants; Herbs

Herbs with emmenagogue properties promote menstrual flow. Examples of some herbs are aloe vera, gentian, ginger, myrrh and saffron.

Exhilarant

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that excites or elevates the psychic function, or produces an abnormal sense of euphoria, vigor, and buoyancy

Emollient

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that is used externally to soften and soothe irritated skin, inflamed tissue, or mucous membranes.

Dysentery

Plants; Herbs

A condition in which excretion of stools frequently containing blood and mucus.

Inflammations

Plants; Herbs

A pathological process in which pain, heat, redness and swelling occur.

Diuretic

Plants; Herbs

A diuretic is used to increase the flow of urine to relieve water retention.

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