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Definition of Herbal Categories
Adsorbent – Capable of attracting and absorbing foreign material
Analgesic/Anodyne – Relieves pain
Anesthetic – Produces a partial or complete loss of nerve sensation
Antihistamine – Reduces the effects of histamine in the body
Antiinfective – Helps to prevent infection
Antiinflammatory – Counteracts or reduces inflammation
Antimicrobial – Inhibits or kills microorganisms and their replication throughvarious mechanisms
Antipruritic – Relieves or prevents itching
Antiseptic – Inhibits putrefaction by destroying microorganisms
Antispasmodic – Relieves smooth muscle spasms
Anxiolytic – Reduces anxiety or nervousness
Astringent – Contracts tissue and reduces discharges
Circulatory stimulant – Excites circulation (locally or systemically)
Demulcent – Soothes irritated tissue
Emollient – Soothing and softening to tissue
Hemostatic – Arrests the flow of blood
Hypnotic – Induces sleep
Nervine – Nourishes and treats nervous system disorders
Rubefacient – A counter-irritant, stimulates localized blood flow and reddening of the skin
Sedative – Calms and allays excitability; sedatives range from mild relaxing agents to stronger sedating action
Skeletal muscle relaxant – Relaxes muscles of the musculo-skeletal system
Smooth muscle relaxant – Relaxes smooth muscles
Soporific – Produces a deep sleep
Trauma aid – Helps people recover their psychic/emotional balance after trauma
Vulnerary – Aids recovery of tissues from wounds