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Definitions and related symbols, based on ancient pictographs, of herbal actions. Each action lists commonly used herbs, which you can link through to individual plant profiles.

Hepatic
Lymphatic
Laxative
Hypotensive
Hormone Regulator
Expectorant
Emollient
Emmenagogue
Demulcent
Carminative
Cardiac Tonic
Diaphoretic
Hypnotic
Galactagogue
Nephritic
Ocytocic
Uterine Tonic
Stimulant
Sialagogue
Nervine
Vulnerary
Diuretic
Cholagogue
Bitter
Astringent
Aperient
Aphrodesiac
Antiviral
Antitussive
Antispasmodic
Antiseptic
Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Anthelmintic
Anti-emetic
Antidepressant
Anticatarrhal
Analgesic
Alterative
Adaptogen
Rubifacient

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