Common Therapeutic Actions Cheat Sheet

This isn't all of them, but probably the ones that we will talk about the most.

• Adaptogen - This action helps the body to adapt to stress and supports the adrenals.

• Alterative - Blood cleansers. They help eliminate waste from the kidney, lungs, liver, skin, bowel, and lymphatic system.

• Analgesic - Relieves pain.

• Anthelmintic - Kills parasitic worms.

• Antibiotic - Slows down the growth or kills microorganisms.

• Anticatarrhal - Helps to remove mucus mainly from the ears, nose, and throat, but can help with other organs as well.

• Anti-inflammatory - Reduces inflammation.

• Antimicrobial - They help fight bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

• Antioxidant - Prevent or delays damage from free radical.

• Antiseptic - reduces infection and microorganisms.

• Astringent - Tightens tissue to prevent discharge of blood or mucus.

• Carminative (car-min-na-tive) - Helps with gas.

• Cathartic - Natural laxative

• Cholagogue - Supports the liver and gallbladder by stimulating bile from the liver.

• Demulcent - Soothe and protects irritated and/or inflamed tissue.

• Diaphoretic - Promotes Perspiration

• Diuretic - Supports the Urinary System

• Emmenagogue - Supports the female reproductive system.

• Expectorant - Supports the respiratory system.

• Hepatic - Liver support.

• Nervine -Supports the nervous system.

• Nutritive - Herbs that are packed with vitamins and minerals. Safe to take daily.

• Stimulant - Wakens the physiological activity in the body. Certain herbs can stimulate certain types of the body.