
Glossary
OF HERBOLOGY TERMS
It's important to understand the subjects & terms used in Herbology. Below is a list of commonly misunderstood words & their meanings.
Expectorant
refers to promoting the removal of mucus from the lungs.
Nervine
refers to the stimulation & strengthening the nervous system
Hepatic
refers to the aid and stimulation of the function of the liver
Febrifuge
refers to fever inducing.
Emmenagogic
refers to the speeding up or inducing of the menstrual flow.
Diuretic
refers to the promotion of the flow of urine from the body.
Astringent
refers to the constriction of the body's tissues, stopping the flow of blood or other secretions.
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Silver Foxglove
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Hello, I'm Silver! I started this website because I wanted to help beginner witches find their path & to create a resource that might help dispel some of the perceived negativity that surrounds the term witchcraft.
Sources:
Books:
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary
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Desk Reference to Natures Medicine, by Steven Foster & Rebecca L. Johnson, published by National Geographic