Benefit Definitions

  • Adaptogen

    Helps the body adapt to stress + promote homeostasis

  • Analgesic

    Relieves pain

  • Antacid

    Neutralizes acidity in the stomach

  • Anthelminthic

    Expels + destroys parasites

  • Anti-arrhythmic

    Controls + alleviates irregular heartbeat

  • Antibacterial

    Destroys or inhibits growth of bacteria

  • Antidepressant

    Counteract or relieves depression

  • Anti-emetic

    Effective against nausea + vomiting

  • Anti-inflammatory

    Reduces inflammation

  • Anti-influenza

    Inhibits influenza

  • Antimicrobial

    Destroys or inhibits microorganisms

  • Antiseptic

    Destroys or inhibits microorganisms that cause infection

  • Antispasmodic

    Relieves muscle spasm

  • Antiviral

    Destroys or inhibits growth of viruses

  • Aromatic

    Plant with high levels of essential oils

  • Astringent

    Tightens + shrinks mucus membranes + body tissue, reducing secretions from abrasions

  • Cholagogue

    Promotes the flow of bile

  • Circulatory Stimulant

    Increases blood flow

  • Counterirritant

    Promotes local irritation or inflammation in one part of the body, to reduce + counteract deep inflammation in adjacent tissue

  • Decongestant

    Reduces congestion

  • Diaphoretic

    Induces sweating

  • Diuretic

    Stimulates urine flow

  • Emmenagogue

    Stimulates menstrual flow

  • Emollient

    Soothes + softens skin

  • Expectorant

    Induces coughing + helps clear phlegm

  • Hypotensive

    Lowers blood pressure

  • Nervine

    Relaxes nervous system

  • Nutritive

    Having nourishing + nutritious quality

  • Phytoestrogen

    Plant-based estrogen

  • Progesterogenic

    Promotes the production of progesterone (sex hormone)

  • Uterine tonic

    Tones + strengthens the uterus

  • Relaxant

    Helps relax the muscles

  • Sedative

    Reduces activity and nervous excitement

  • Soporific

    Induces sleep