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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Bitter tonic

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance, or combined formula, that acts on the gastric mucous membranes of the mouth and stomach increasing their tone and activity and thereby improving the appetite and promoting ...

Ayurveda

Plants; Herbs

Ayurveda means "Science of life". It is the oldest and holistic system of medicine, native to Indian Sub-continent.

Bark

Plants; Herbs

Bark is the outer covering of stem, branches or roots of the tree. It is the tissue of plant outside xylem.

Ascaricide

Plants; Herbs

An herb or substance that kills nematode or unsegmented worms such as roundworms and threadworms.

Asthma

Plants; Herbs

It is chronic disease of respiration with attacks of breathlessness, wheezing and tightening of chest.

Sedative

Plants; Herbs

Sedative herbs are used to relieve irritability and promote calm, relax and tranquil feelings.

Used extensively in Mexican, Asian and Latin American cuisines, this fresh green herb has a distinctive, slightly soapy flavour and a pungent scent. Also known as Chinese parsley or fresh coriander, ...