AIDS/ARC :: acquired immune deficiency syndrome/AIDS-related complex
alterative :: promotes gradual and beneficial change in a being
anti-pyretic :: fights fevers
anti-rheumatic :: relieves and prevents rheumatic conditions and gout
antiseptic :: kills or damages septic [infective] bacteria
astringent :: contracts organ tissue; can reduce secretions and diminish swelling
bactericide :: kills and destroys bacteria
bacteriostatic :: restrains the development of bacteria
bitter :: contains bitter principles which nourish and often stimulate the mucus membrane of the digestive system
carminative :: expels gas; relieves, prevents flatulence
cholagogue :: stimulates flow of bile from gallbladder and through bile ducts
demulcent :: soothes and reduces irritation internally and externally; protects against irritation
diaphoretic :: promotes sweating by acting on the nervous system
discutient :: dissolves and absorbs diseased tissue, tumors, and abnormal growths
dissolvent :: disintegrates and disrupts growths and swellings
diuretic :: promotes or stimulates the formation and release of urine
EBV :: epstein-barr virus [a herpes virus]
emmenagogue :: promotes normal flow of menstrual blood
expectorant :: encourages or stimulates the expulsion of mucus or fluid from bronchial tubes, lungs, and respiratory system
febrifuge :: reduces and dispels fevers.
fungicide :: kills fungal infections
fungistatic :: stops the growth and spread of fungal infection
hepatic :: strengthens and nourishes the liver
hemostatic :: stops or controls internal or external bleeding
hypnotic :: induces or encourages sleep/iness
laxative :: mildly promotes bowel evacuation
lithotriptic :: dissolves kidney and bladder stones
pulmonary :: aids lung functioning, assists breathing
purgative :: promotes rapid and extreme bowel evacuation
rubifacient :: promotes or reddening of the skin, usually by dilating capillaries and increasing surface circulation
sedative :: decreases or slows excessive activity; may repress healing functions
stimulant :: increases or speeds up functionality activity; often pushes one past normal limits
styptic :: slows or stops bleeding by contracting tissue and blood vessels [externally]
suppurative :: promotes the formation of pus
tonic :: nourishes the functioning of muscles, organ, or system; invigorates/strengthens all activity
vermifuge :: promotes the expulsion of parasitic intestinal worms
vulnerary :: promotes and quickens the scar-free healing of wounds