Herbal Properties
Galactagogues - Vulneraries
(Definitions)
(Herbs pictured do not necessarily fit the categories listed
below)
Galactagogues
These herbs will increase the secretion of milk in nursing mothers.
Hemostatics
Herbs that will arrest bleeding.
Hepatics
These herbs will strengthen, tone, and stimulate the secretive functions
of the liver, causing bile to flow.
Laxatives
These are herbs that encourage evacuation of the bowels;
mildly purgative.
Lithotriptic - See Diuretics
Lymphatics
Herbs that will stimulate and cleanse the lymphatic system.
Mucilages - See Demulcents
Nervines
These herbs are a tonic to the nervous system. They are used to relieve
pain and regulate the nervous system.
Oxytocics
These herbs will promote and can assist in easier childbirth.
Parasitecides
Animal and vegetable parasites on the skin are killed by these herbs.
Rubefacients
Herbs that are used locally in External Application to both stimulate and
increase blood flow in an effort to relieve congestion and inflammation.
Sedatives
Calming, or tranquilizing herbs.
Sialagogues
Saliva promoting herbs.
Soporifics
Herbs that will assist in giving a restful and relaxing sleep.
Stimulants
Functional activity and energy levels are increased by these herbs.
Stomachics
These herbs help promote digestion and appetite, and in doing this,
strengthen the function of the stomach.
Styptics
Herbs that will stop bleeding, both internal and external.
Tonics
Herbs that stimulate nutrition while increasing tone, vigor, and energy.
(Blood tonics, Gall Bladder tonics, Heart tonics, Intestinal tonics, Kidney
tonics, Liver tonics, Lung tonics, Nerve tonics, Sexual tonics, and Stomach
tonics.
Vulneraries
These herbs will help promote the healing of cuts and wounds.
