Glossary of Herbal Terminology

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No.
Terms
Definition
1.
Parasiticide
These herbs destroy parasites
2.
Parturient/ Parturifacient
To induce and promote labour. Examples are barley, pippali
3.
Phytotherapy
Botanical or herbal medicine, often with a heavy emphasis on studies and monographs and their medical implications.
5.
Poultice
Herbs that are prepared in a special way and applied to the surface of the body as a remedy for certain disorders.
6.
Pungent
Irritating or sharp. Producing a sharp sensation of taste or smell
7.
Purgative
These herbs are usually used to relieve severe constipation. Any substance that promotes the vigorous evacuation of the bowels. Examples are aloe, epsom salts, licorice, rhubarb, safflower, senna.