Alterative |
Producing a healthful change without perception. |
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Anodyne |
Relieves pain. |
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Anthelmintic |
A medicine that expels worms. |
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Aperient |
Gently laxative without purging. |
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Aromatic |
A stimulant, spicy. |
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Astringent |
Causes contraction and arrests discharges. |
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Antibilious |
Acts on the bile, relieving biliousness. |
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Antiemetic |
Stops vomiting. |
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Antileptic |
Relieves fits. |
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Antiperiodic |
Arrests morbid periodic movements. |
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Anthilic |
Prevents the formation of stones in the urinary organs. |
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Antirheumatic |
Relieves or cures rheumatism. |
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Antiscorbutic |
Cures or prevents scurvy. |
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Antiseptic |
A medicine that aims at stopping putrification. |
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Antispasmodic |
Relieves or prevents spasms. |
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Antisyphilitic |
Having affect or curing venereal diseases. |
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Carminative |
Expels wind from the bowels. |
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Carthatic |
Evacuating from the bowels. |
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Cephalic |
Remedies used in diseases of the head. |
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Cholagogue |
Increases the flow of bile. |
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Condiment |
Improves the flavour of foods. |
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Demulcent |
Soothing, relieves inflammation. |
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Deobstruent |
Removes obstruction. |
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Depurative |
Purifies the blood. |
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Detergent |
Cleansing to boils, ulcers and wounds, etc. |
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Diaphoretic |
Produces perspiration. |
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Discutient |
Dissolves and heals tumours. |
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Diuretic |
Increases the secretion and flow of urine. |
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Emetic |
Produces vomiting. |
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Emmenagogue |
Promotes menstruation. |
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Emollient |
Softens and soothes inflamed parts. |
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Esculent |
Eatable as a food. |
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Exanthematous |
Remedy for skin eruptions and diseases. |
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Expectorant |
Facilitates expectoration. |
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Febrifuge |
Abates and reduces fevers. |
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Hepatic |
A remedy for diseases of the liver. |
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Herpatic |
A remedy for skin diseases of all types. |
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Laxative |
Promotes bowel action. |
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Lithontryptic |
Dissolves calculi in the urinary organs. |
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