- Adaptogen
A tonic that helps balance the body by supporting its ability to deal with physical, mental, and emotional stress.
- Alternative
Supports the body in healthy cellularmetabolism and its natural process of detoxification, cleansing and elimination; blood cleanser.
- Analgesic
Provides pain relief, topically and internally .
- Anthelmintic
Helps expel parasitic worms from the body (vermifuge)
- Anti-inflammatory
Anti-inflammatory action is a process that involves the reduction in inflammation (swelling, redness, and pain) that might be a response to infection.
- Antianxiety
Helps lessen anxiety.
- Antibacterial
Inhibits the growth and production of bacteria.
- Anticatarrhal
Supports the body to dissolve, remove, or prevent the excess formation of mucus in the respitory passages.
- Antidepressant
Lessens the frequency, occurrence, or intensity of depressive states.
- Antiemetic
To stop the act of vomiting.
- Antifungal
Inhibits the excess growth and production of fungal infections.
- Antimicrobial
Inhibits the growth and production of a broad spectrum of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoans.
- Antioxidant
Inhibits the production of free radicals in the body.
- Antipyretic
Lowers or reduces a fever.
- Antirheumatic
Relieves the pain and discomfort of musculoskeletal inflammation through a variety of actions.
- Antiseptic
Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
- Antispasmodic
Eases cramps or spasam in skeletal or smooth muscle tissue.
- Antiviral
Inhibits the growth and production of viruses.
- Astringent
Tightens or constricts bodily tissue, namely the mucous membranes and skin.
- Bitter
An herb known for its positive effect on digestive and liver function due to its bitter taste.
- Bronchodilator
Dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, thereby increasing airflow to the lungs.
- Cardiotonic
A tonic herb that has a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels.
- Carminative
Aids the release of gas from the intestines and reduces the production of gas.
- Decongestant
Helps relieve nasal congestion and inflammation.
- Demulcent
A mucilaginous (slimy) herb that soothes and protects irritated mucous membranes.
- Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin evidenced my itchiness, redness, and various lesions.
- Diaphoretic
Stimulates perspiration through peripheral vasodilation or stimulation of the sweat glands.
- Diuretic
Increases the secretion and elimination of urine from the body.
- Emmenagogue
Helps bring on menses.
- Emollient
Softens and soothes external tissue.
- Expectorant
Aids in the removal of mucus from the lungs.
- Galactogogue
Encourages the production and secretion of breast milk.
- Hemostatic
Helps reduce or stop bleeding.
- Hepatic
Supports general liver function.
- Hypotensive
Lowers blood pressure.
- Immune tonics
An herb that has traditionally been used over long periods of time to support and bolster the immune system.
- Immunomodulator
Regulates and balances the immune system.
- Immunostimulant
An herb that is typically used in short-term infections to stimulate the immune system.
- Lymphagogue
Moves lymph fluid through the lymphatic system.
- Nervine
An herb that has a positive effect on the nervous system.
- Sedative
Exerts a soothing, tranquilizing effect on the body.
- Sialagogue
Promotes saliva production.
- Stimulants
Herbs that work to enliven the body's physiological processes.
- Stomachic
Aids the stomach and digestion action.
- Styptic
An astringent herb that helps reduce or stop external bleeding.
- Tonic
Substance that increases strength and tone.
- Vermifuge
Expels parasites from the body. (anthelmintic).
- Vulnerary
Helps heal tissue, both when applied topically or taken internally.