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Herbal Classifications

Three Classifications:

1) Detoxifying - When the body has accumulated toxins and poisons, and they need to be expelled, detoxifying herbs would be the herbs of choice. Since herbs that have properties that affect different parts of the body, you would want to pick an herb or combination of herbs accordingly.

2) Building and Toning - Strengthening the body is what this category of herbs will do. They will improve the function of specific organs and improve the systems resistance to disease. These herbs would be what you would use to recuperate from an injury, childbirth, ailments, etc. They can also be used in times of anemia, emotional instability, impotence, etc.

3) Symptom Relief - This type of herb will relieve or counteract specific symptoms or range of symptoms. If you know what the cause of the ailment is, these herbs can be of great benefit.

 

                                   

 

Classification Chart

DETOXIFYING

BUILDING and TONING

SYMPTOM RELIEF

Alteratives

Aphrodisiacs

Anodynes

Anthelmintics

Astringents

Antacids

Anticatarrhals

Cardiacs

Antibiotics

Aperients

Diaphoretics

Antiemetics

Cathartics

Emmenagogues

Antipyretics

Cholagogues

Galactagogues

Antispasmodics

Deobstruents

Hepatics

Aromatics

Discutients

Nervines

Carminatives

Diuretics

Oxytocics

Condiments

Emetics

Stomachics

Demulcents

Laxatives

Tonics

Diaphoretics

Lithotriptics

Vulneraries

Emetics

Lymphatics

 

Emmenagogues

Parasiticides

 

Oxytocics

Purgatives

 

Rubefacients

 

 

Sedatives

   

Sialagogues

   

Stimulants

   

Styptics


 

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