Glossary of Herbal terms and more!
Shalom and welcome to my glossary. Here you will find information on a wide variety of herbs and spices as well as some common medical terms. This glossary is by no means an exhaustive list but designed to educate and inform. It is important that everyone does their own research.
- Abortifacient
- Abrasion
- Abscess
- Acetract
- Acute
- Adaptogen
- Adjuvant
- Aetheroleum
- Agar
- Alfalfa
- Allium
- Allopathic medicine
- Alterative
- Amphoteric
- Analeptic
- Analgesic
- Anesthetic
- Anise
- Anthelmintic
- Antianemic
- Antidepressant
- Antidiabetic
- Antidiarrhetic
- Antifungal
- Antihemorrhagic
- Anti-infectious
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antipruritic
- Antipyretic
- Antitussive
- Antiviral
- Antibacterial
- Antibilious
- Antibiotic
- Anticancer
- Anticatarrhal
- Antiemetic
- Antilithic
- Antimicrobial
- Antineoplastic
- Antioxidant
- Antirheumatic
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Anxiolytic
- Aperient
- Aperitive
- Aphrodisiac
- Aquaretic
- Aromatherapy
- Aromatic
- Arrowroot
- Ashwagandha
- Astragalus
- Astringent
- Avocado
- Balsamum
- Benign
- Betony
- Binomial, or Latin binomial
- Bitter
- Bladderwrack
- Blue Cohosh
- BMI
- Borage
- BP
- Bronchial
- Bulbus
- Burdock
- C/S
- C-spine
- Calendula
- Camphor
- Carcinostatic
- Cardamom
- Cardi/o
- Cardiac Tonic/Cardiotonic
- Carminative
- Carrier oil
- Cathartic
- Catnip
- Caustic
- Cayenne
- Chamomile
- Chaparral
- Chaste Tree
- Chickweed
- Chicory
- Cholagogue
- Chronic
- Cicatrizant
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Comfrey
- Contusion
- Cornflower
- Cortex
- Counterirritant
- CPR
- Crude drug
- Damiana
- Dandelion
- Decoction
- Decongestant
- Deep Immune Activator
- Demulcent
- Deobstruent
- Depurative
- Derm/a/o
- Dermat/o
- Dermatitis
- Detergent
- Diaphoretic
- Digestive
- Disinfectant
- Diuretic
- Drug
- Echinacea
- ED/ER
- Edema
- EKG
- Elder
- Electuary
- Elixir
- Embolism
- Emetic
- Emmenagogue
- Emollient
- Encephal/o
- Epidermis
- Essential Oils
- Eucalyptus
- Expectorant
- Febrifuge
- Fennel
- Fenugreek
- Feverfew
- Flax
- Flos
- Fluid extract
- Folium
- Fracture
- Frankincense
- Fructus
- Galactogogue
- Garble
- Garlic
- Gastr/o
- Ginger
- Ginkgo
- Ginseng
- Gland
- Glycerite
- HDL-C
- Heartease
- Hemat/o
- Hepatic
- Hepatotoxicity
- Herb
- Herba
- Herbal Compress
- Herbal Medicine
- Herbal Supplement
- Honey
- Hops
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- HR
- Hypertension
- Hypnotic
- Hypoglycemant
- Hypotensive
- Hyssop
- Infused Oils
- Infusion
- Intravenous
- Juniper
- Lavender
- Laxative
- LDL-C
- Lemon Balm
- Lemon Grass
- Licorice
- Lignum
- Lithotriptic
- Lymphagogue
- Maceration
- Malignant
- Marc
- Marshmallow
- Menstruum
- Milk Thistle
- Mint
- Moringa
- Mucilage
- Mullein
- My/o
- Myrrh
- Narcotic
- Naturopathy
- Neem
- Nephritic
- Nervine
- Nettle
- Nootropic
- Nutmeg
- Nutritive
- Oats-Oatstraw
- Oleum
- Oregano
- Oste/o
- Parasiticide
- Parsley
- Passionflower
- Pectoral
- Percolation
- Pericarpium
- Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacology
- Phytochemicals
- Phytoestrogens
- Phytomedicines
- Plantain
- Poly-
- Poultice
- Prognosis
- Prognosis
- Pseudo-
- Pulmon/o
- Purgative
- Pyroleum
- Radix
- Raspberry
- Red Clover
- Resina
- Rhin/o
- Rhizoma
- Rose
- Rosemary
- Rubefacient
- Salve
- Sclerosis
- Sedative
- Self-Heal
- Semen
- Sesame
- Shepherd's Purse
- Sialagogue
- Skullcap
- Slippery Elm
- Soporific
- Spice
- St. John's Wort
- Stasis
- Stimulant
- Stomachic
- Sudorific
- Sutures
- Syrup
- Tea Tree
- Therm/o
- Thyme
- Tincture
- Tisane
- Tonic
- Trophorestorative
- Turmeric
- Valerian
- Vermifuge
- Vervain
- Vulnerary