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Adder’s Tongue
Popularly cultivated fern that has a fruiting spike and leaves that resemble the tongue of a snake. Adder’s Tongue also known as Dog-Tooth Violet and Serpent ‘s Tongue.
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Acerola cherry
Shrub native to the West Indies that produces fruit very rich in vitamin C.
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Acacia
Tree native to Senegal that exudes a soothing gum. Acacia also known as Gum Arabic, Senegal Gum, Sudan Gum, and Egyptian Thorn Tree. A dried gummy exudation from the tree Acacia Senegal. It is used as a suspending agent in pharmaceutical products. A woody plant bearing pink or white blossoms that are utilized by culinary…
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Absinthe
Woody, perennial herb grown for its oil. Absinthe also known as Wormwood. A liquor containing oil of wormwood, anise and other herbs. It is highly toxic, especially to the nervous system. This beverage is a potent and bitter liquor that consists of a high concentration of oil of wormwood, often diluted for consumption. Its toxicity…
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Aaron’s Rod
Plant with a tall, flowering stem. Aaron’s Rod also known as Goldenrod.
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Ayurvedic medicine
Traditional Indian medicine. A traditional Hindu system of healing that reviews a person’s state of health and lifestyle and recommends treatment based on herbal products, dietary control and spiritual practices. The traditional natural system of medicine of India based on lifestyle interventions and natural therapies. Mental techniques such as meditation are employed for prevention and…
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Aromatic bitter
A partly volatile substance that promotes appetite and digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive juices.
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Aqueous extract
Soluble fraction of plant material obtained after extraction with water.
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Antiparasitic
A substance that kills parasites; Fights parasites. Destructive to parasites.
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Anti-oedema
A substance that prevents swelling.