These herbs are soothing and
have sedative properties.
2.
Cardiac Stimulant
Prescribed by herbalists for
patients with weak hearts - these herbs promote circulation.
3.
Cardiac Tonic
A substance that strengthens
or regulates heart metabolism without overt stimulation or depression.
It may increase coronary blood supply, normalize coronary enervation,
relax peripheral arteries (thereby decreasing back-pressure on the
valves), or decrease adrenergic stimulation. Examples: magnesium,
Crataegus, Selenicereus.
4.
Carminative
These herbs help normal peristalsis
and thus assist in preventing gas from forming in the intestines.
They also help in expelling gas. Carminatives increase absorption
of nutrients, they dispel water and mucus, relieving spasms and
pain. Weak digestion from anxiety, nervousness or depression is
improved. Examples are chamomile, chrysanthemum, coriander, fennel,
lime, peppermint, and spearmint, ajwan, basil, calamus, cardamom,
cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric.
5.
Cathartic
Causes evacuation of the bowels.
A cathartic may be either mild (laxative) or vigorous (purgative).Examples
are figs, prunes, olive oil (laxatives), senna, castor oil and aloe
vera.
6.
Cholagogue / Cholagogic / Choleretic
These herbs that stimulate the
flow of bile from gall bladder.Examples are arka, guduchi, licorice,
safflower, senna and sesame.
