HERB CLASSES
Yes we know there are thousands of Different herbs but those herbs also belong to a group themselves. The different TYPES of herbs are :
Alteratives- herbs that slow down the action of another herb
Anthelmintics- herbs that remove intestinal worms
Antiperiodics- herbs that reduce seizures caused by fevers or nervous disorders like epilepsy
Anti-inflammatory herbs- reduces inflammatory dis ease
Antipyretics- herbs used to reduce fever
Antiseptics/disinfectant- herbs that kill the growth of germs or bacteria
Astringents- herbs that cause internal and external skin to tighten and allow heat to stay inside the body bu closing mucous membrane pores reducing excessive fluid secretion
Bitter Tonics- herbs used to aid in digestion. They increase saliva and digestive fluids
Calmatives- herbs used to stimulate the body through smell and taste and relaxes the body
Catharics (laxatives / purgatives)- these herbs are used for constipation
And should not be used too often or by pregnant women
Demulcents- have a slimy texture by nature and are used to protect and soothe and coat internal organs
Diaphoretics- open pores and increase perspiration
Diuretics- herbs that increase urination. Taken for kidney and bladder problems and should be taken with demulcent herbs
Emollients- naturally oily herbs. Used topically for soothing and softening skin irritation externally and internally
Expectorants- causes one to spit up phlegm from the lungs. These herbs speed up the cleansing of toxins from respiratory system and should be combined with demulcent herbs
Nervines (relaxants)- these herbs are good for stress and fatigue and induces relaxtion
Stimulants (nerve)- these herbs speed up nerve reactions. These are allopathic.
Refrigerants- herbs that cool the body down
Sedatives- herbs that calm pain. Usually used for menstrual pain . These herbs hide cause of pain so should not be used to hide pain caused by unknown sources because pain is the bodies way to signal alarm that there is some sort of dis ease in the body and so should be dealt with accordingly
Stimulants- these herbs excite and increase the action of bodily systems. Should be used in small amounts to be effective
Vulnerary- these herbs are applied to open wounds. They cause the body to heal faster by delivering nutrients directly and decreases scarring
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