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Herbal Terms Beginning With A Through D

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Aphrodisiac - What is an aphrodisiac?

An aphrodisiac is an herb that increases sexual desire.

Bt - What Is Bt Used For

What is Bt used for in an herb garden

Disinfectant

A substance that is antiseptic. Has the ability to kill germs.

Diuretic

Having the ability to increase the flow of urine.

Decongestant

An herb that can act to break up congestion.

Carminative

Having the ability to relieve or expel gas and cramping.

Cathartic

Causing rapid purging.

Biennial

Taking two full years to complete a life cycle.

Bitter

A tonic, containing aromatic and bitter tasting herbs.

Botanical

A word that describes a medicine made from plants.

Annual

A plant with a life cycle that begins and ends in a single season.

Aromatic

Agreeable, spicy scent

Anthelmintic

Having the ability to expel or destroy internal worms.

Antiseptic

Preventing mortification or decay of flesh.

Astringent

Astringent herbs constrict tissues and reduce the flow of fluids such as blood.

What is an antiparasitic herb?

An herb or herbal remedy that helps to eliminate parasites either on or inside the body.

What It Means To Decant

Glossary term Decant

What Does Acid Mean When Gardening?

What does acid refer to, when we say acidic soil?

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