|
Herbal Definitions |
| Astringent: |
An agent that causes tissue to bind, or draw
together. |
| Bath
|
Herbal therapy being immersed with a water
based infusion or through osmosis. |
| Bitters
|
Aromic plants used as a
tonic to stimulate the digestive tract and stimulate the appetite. |
| Compresses |
Decoctions or infusions in which a cloth has
been soaked to apply externally. |
| Creams |
An emulsion of water and oil that usually
don’t mix such as almond oil and rose water. |
| Decoctions |
To boil, or simmer herbs in order to extract
flavor or medicinal agents. |
| Depurative |
Purifies blood, thus removing the waste from
the body. |
| Diaphoretic |
Increases perspiration. |
| Elixirs |
Herbs mixed with a sweetened liquid such as
honey. |
| Expectorants |
Thins mucus and promotes discharge from the
respiratory tract. |
| Extracts |
Concentrated herbs added to alcohol, vinegar
or oil. |
| Hepatic |
Stimulates liver and gall bladder to promote
bile secretions. |
| Infusions |
Plant parts boiled or simmered for internal
or external use. |
| Liniments |
Plant parts soaked in rubbing alcohol to be
used externally. |
| Ointments |
Petroleum jelly, wax, or lanolin, used
as a base or medium for salves applied externally. |
