These herbs are sleep promoting; they also allay
excitement and produce relaxation
2.
Sialagogue
Promotes the flow of saliva.Examples are arka, black
pepper, chitrak, ginger, licorice
3.
Soporific
Similar to sedatives - these
herbs help to produce sleep
4.
Spasmodic
Causing muscle to contract
5.
Stimulant
These herbs stimulate and increase
the activity or efficiency of a system or organ. They act more rapidly
than a tonic. Examples are cayenne, camphor, ephedra, barberry extract,
yellow thistle juice, sandalwood, gotu kola, guggul and myrrh.
6.
Stomachic
Practitioners prescribe these
herbs to give strength and tone to the stomach, stimulate digestion,
and improve the appetite. Examples are amalaki, bilwa, black pepper,
cardamom, cedar, chitrak, cumin, ginger, licorice and turmeric.
7.
Styptic
Same as an astringent. Controls
haemorrhage and excessive bleeding. They cause blood vessels to
contract or coagulation of the albuminous tissues of the blood.
Examples are adrenaline and alum.
8.
Sudorific
These herbs cause heavy perspiration
9.
Suppository
A preparation in the form of
a cone or cylinder to be inserted into the rectum
