Herb properties: Definitions and Terms

AbortifacientInduces abortion
AdaptogensAdaptogens
AnalgesicAnalgesic
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-inflammatory
AntibacterialAntibacterial
AntifungalFights fungus infection
Antioxidantreduce cellular oxidation in the body
AntiparasiteDistroys or expells intestinal worms
Antiperspirant/Deodorantscounteracts perspiration and body odor
Antirheumaticrheumatism
AntiscorbuticGood source of Vitamin C
AntiscrofulousAntiscrofulous
AntispasmodicAntispasmodic: smooth muscle spasm
AntitussiveAntitussive:cough suppressant
AntiViralInhibits or destroys viruses
AphrodisiacAphrodisiac
Appetite Depressant/ObesityAppetite Depressant
AromaticAromatic
AstringentAstringent
BreathEases breathing
Carbohydrate BlockerCarbohydrate Blocker
Cardic tonic CordialCordials: Heart Tonic
CarminativeCarminative:Gas and Bloating
CephalicUseful in weak memory
CirculationCirculation:Improve
CisatrisantPromotes the forming of scar tissue
COX-2 InhibitorCOX-2 inhibitor
CytophylacticStimulates regeneration of cells
DemulcentSoothes irritated body tissues
DeodorantDeodorant
DepurativePurifying the blood, body
DiaphoreticInduces perspiration
DigestiveAids digestion
DiureticDiuretic
EFAEssential fatty acids
Emmenagoguestimulate menstrual flow
EmollientEmollient
ExpectorantExpectorant
FebrifugeReduces fever
GalactagogueIncreases breast milk
HemostaticEncourages coagulation
HepaticHepatic: liver tonic
HypertensiveRaises blood pressure
HypoglycemicLowers blood sugar
HypotensiveLowers blood pressure
ImmunostimulantImmunostimulant
Insect repellentsNatural insect repellent
LaxativeLaxative
Muscle RelaxantMuscle Relaxant
NervineNerve tonics: Act upon the nervous system
ParturientPromotes and eases childbirth
phytoestrogenEstrogen:Phytoestrogens
PsychedelicHallucinogenic and consciousness expanding plants
PurgativeStrong Laxative
RefrigerantRefrigerant/Cooling
RubefacientLocal stimulant of circulation, reddens skin
SedativeSedative
Skin tonicSkin tonic
SplenicA tonic of the speen
StimulantStimulant
StomachicGeneral stomach disorders
StypticChecks bleeding
TonicTonic
Uterine TonicUterine Tonic
VasoconstrictorCauses constriction of blood vessels
Vasodilatoropen and expand the blood vessels
Vermifugecleanse worms and parasites
VulneraryHeals cuts, wounds, sores
WarmWarming
Herbs & Properties
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Top Selling Herbs, Oils & Teas
Sassafras albidum
sassafrass sassafrass : A cup of sassafras root tea is a traditional spring tonic in the South for hundreds of years, and was part of the home medicine of the early American colonists
  1. Lemon Balm
    Melissa officinalis
  2. Comfrey
    Symphytum officinale
  3. Nettle
    Urtica dioica
  4. Calendula
    Calendula officinalis
  5. St. John's Wort
    Hypericum perforatum
  6. Buchu
    Agathosma betulina
  7. Cleavers
    Galium aparine
  8. Tamanu Oil
    Calophyllum inophyllum
  9. sassafrass
    Sassafras albidum
  10. Hibiscus
    Hibiscus sabdariffa
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Natural Aphrodisiacs

Use herbs and oils that have aphrodisiac and stimulating properties to revive a flagging libido.
Weight Loss

Learn which herbs have an ancient reputation as a appetite suppressant that holds up today.
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