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Astringent
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Natural clesnsers, antibiotic in nature / constricting or binding effect
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Diuretics
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Increase output of urine, taking harmful substances from the system
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Expectorants
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Expels mucus, breaks up congestion
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Nervines
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Relieves nervous irritation caused by strain and tension / calm nervous tension, nourish the nervous system (see tonics)
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Alteratives
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Blood purifiers / help body assimilate nutrients and eliminate waste products
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Analgesics
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Relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness
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Antacids
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Neutralize excess acids in the stomach and intestines
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Antiabortives
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Inhibits abortive tendencies
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Antiasthmatics
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Relieve symptoms of asthma
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Antibiotics
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Inhibit growth of or destroy bacteria, viruses, or amoebas / some have direct germ killing effects, primary action is stimulation of the body's own immune response
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Anticatarrhals
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Eliminate or counteract formation of mucus.
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Antipyretics
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Reduce or prevent fevers. strong cooling properties(refrigerants). cooling may refer to neutralizing harmful acids in the blood (excess heat) as well as reducing body temperature
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Antiseptics
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Applied to skin to prevent growth of bacteria. this includes the astringents.
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Antispasmodics
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Prevent or relax muscle spasms. either internally or externally.
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Aphrodisiacs
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Improve sexual potency and power.
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