Alterative - restores to normal health Anodyne - soothes or relieves pain Astringent - draws together or constricts Carminative -induces the explusion of gas from the intestines Cathartic - promotes purgative cleansing Cholagogue - promotes the production of gall or bile Demulcent - soothes inflamed or irritated mucous membranes Diuretic - increases the discharge of urine Emetic - causes vomiting Emollient - soothes the skin Expectorant -promotes the explusion of mucous from the the air passages Galactagogue - promotes milk production Hepatic - acts on the liver Nervine - acts to calm the nervous system Vulnerary - used in the treating and healing of wounds

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