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Herbal Terms Beginning With A Through D
A - D
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?
