Definitions Of Herb Classifications Beginning With Letter A

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Herb classifications, also referred to as medicinal properties are found in medicinal plants to aid in preventative and curative actions of various diseases. Beginning with letter A are the following definitions of the actions of these medicinal herbs.


Abortifacients

Abortifacient herbs are used to bring about a premature abortion of the fetus. This action is also referred to as ecbolic. The herbs are pennyroyal, anise seed, cerasee, ashwagandha root, wormwood, blue cohosh root and dill.

Adaptogens

These herbs are used to aid the body in dealing with stress and also fatigue. They are effective for both physical and mental conditions. The adaptogenic herbs are eleuthero root, ginseng, fo-ti, ashwagandha, maca, peppermint, valerian root as well as dong quai.

Alteratives

These herbs, which are also called blood purifiers will progressively transform an ailing organ to a normal and healthy one and gradually restore an healthy body. Alterative herbs are cerasee, bloodroot, echinacea, wahoo, dandelion, golden seal, burdock, licorice, sarsaparilla, buckthorn, yellow dock, wild indigo, gotu kola, poke root, pipsissewa, yarrow, ginseng, black cohosh, blue flag and oregan grape.

Analgesics

Analgesic herbs are used to reduce and relieve pain. These herbs are valerian, hops, passion flower, reishi, celandine, chamomile, Venus flytrap, castor oil, cinnamon, eucalyptus, Jamaican dogwood, Noni, lavender, peppermint, spearmint, sassafras, sage, passion flower, turmeric, Peruvian bark, lemon grass and tea tree oil.

Anaphrodisiacs

Anaphrodisiacs are herbs that decrease sexual desires, drives or feelings. These herbs are privet, chaste berries, valerian root, hops, licorice, marjoram, skullcap and Rehmannia glutinosa.

Anthelmintics

Anthelmintic herbs, also called vermifuge are responsible to eliminate worms that have infested the intestines. These herbs are elecampane, areca nuts, pumpkin seed, pomegranate root, Uva ursi, balomy leaves, senna, male fern, horseradish, wormwood leaves and wild violet.

Antibilious

Antibilious herbs aid in fighting bilious conditions. Biliousness comprises of abdominal discomforts, nausea, constipation, headaches as well as gas. All these are a result of too much bile secretion. These herbs are wormwood, dandelion, barberry, goldenseal, wild yam as well as fringe-tree.

Antiperiodics

Antiperiodic herbs are used to decrease attacks of epilepsy, other seizures and nervous disorders. These herbs are also effective to treat fevers caused by these ailments. These herbs are arnica, vervain, chinchona bark, Peruvian bark, red raspberry, senna, skullcap, rue and eucalyptus.

Antipyretics

Antipyretic herbs will gradually delay circulation of the blood which will result in the
opening of pores of the skin and tissues. This action will permit heat to leave the skin and the pores. These herbs are also used to decrease fever and other body temperature and can allow toxic matter and water to depart from the body through perspiration. The herbs are eucalyptus, Indian hemp and wild indigo. They can also be used in baths or utilized as teas.

Antiseptics

These are herbs that can destroy and stop the growth of fungus, germs, virus and bacteria. They are also referred to as disinfectant herbs. Antiseptic herbs are myrrh, anise, wormwood, thyme, cassia, clove, peppermint, cayenne and of course garlic.

Antitussive

Antitussive herbs are used to either prevent or treat a cough. These herbs are thyme, leaf of life, psyllium, angelica root, bugleweed, ginkgo biloba, holy basil, licorice root, violet leaf, grindelia and John Charles.

Antyhologistics

Antyhologistic herbs are used in combating inflammatory diseases. These herbs are blue cohosh, arnica, lobelia, cayenne, hops, wormwood, chaparral, burdock, slippery elm, garlic. However, do not use them if tissues are damaged.

Aphrodisiacs

Aphrodisiacs are herbs that increase sexual desires, drives and feelings and should be administered on a timely basis. These herbs are kola nut, ram goat dash along (damiana), ginger root, dong quai, cardamom, anise seed, fo-ti, kola nut (bissy), asparagus, ashwagandha root, muira puama and saw palmetto.

Aromatics

Aromatic herbs are just as the name suggests. They are herbs with much fragrance, pleasant odor and they also possess a very strong taste. These herbs are lavender, celery, angelica, cloves, chamomile, ginger, valerian, fennel, cinnamon, allspice, peppermint, spearmint, oregano, rosemary, patchouli, parsley, thyme as well as sage.

Astringents

These herbs are used to tighten internal as well as external skin, blood vessels and other tissues. This action can also be referred to as a contraction which will result in the retaining of mucus, blood, nutrients and heat in the body. They are also responsible to tone up the muscles and allow the muscles to become firm. They can be used in douches, baths, mouthwashes, gargles, drinks as well as skin lotions. These herbs are barberry, black alder, alum root, congo root, kola nuts, pilewort, sumach, wild indigo, witch hazel and Shepherd's purse.


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Updated April 02, 2015

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