Category: H
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Hollyhock
A widely cultivated herb of the Mallow family. Hollyhock also known as Alcea rosea. As a gargle, the dried flower tea helps soothe mouth and throat inflammations. Tall majestic flower spikes are covered with double red, pink, purple or yellow blossoms.
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Henna
Spiny shrub or small tree that has fragrant white or rose flowers and leaves that produce a reddish-orange dye. Henna also known as Lawsonia inermis A flowering plant used to dye hair or paint designs on skin. Neutral and black henna are derived from other plants, but have similar applications. Available at health food stores.…
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Hawthorne
A small, spiny tree in the rose family that has white or pink blossoms, and bright-colored fruits. Hawthorne also known as Haw, Thorn, Thornapple, and English Hawthorne. Hawthorn also known as Crataegus laevigata. Showy shrub with conspicuous white flowers and red berries (haws). Highly regarded as a cardiac tonic, improving blood flow in the coronary…
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Hairyvein Agrimonia
A perennial plant of the rose family that has toothed, aromatic leaves and small yellow flowers.
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Hypertonic solution
Abnormally high salt levels having a higher osmotic pressure than blood or another body fluid. A solution that has a higher osmotic pressure than a standard (reference) solution. Solution with a greater osmolality than plasma; >290-300 mOsm/kg of water. A solution having a greater osmotic pressure than that of cells or body fluids; a solution…
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Hyperaemia
Abnormal blood accumulation in a localized part of the body. Excess blood in any part of the body. Congestion or presence of an excessive amount of blood in a body part. Hyperaemia refers to an overabundance of blood in a specific part of the body. This can happen if the blood’s exit flow from a…
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Homoeopathy
A medicine system using minute amounts of substances that cause in a healthy person the same effect (symptoms) to those caused by the condition under treatment.
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Herpes simplex
Localised infection on the lips or genitalia caused by the herpes virus. A virus that produces a painful blister, called a cold sore, usually on the lips. A sexually transmitted disease which forms blisters in the genital region. Infections caused by one of the two forms of herpes simplex virus (HSV), producing sores generally on…
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Herbalist
A person with experience in herbal medicine and / or herbal therapy. A person who treats illnesses or disorders with substances extracted from plants. A practitioner who has studied the use of herbs to promote healing, wellness, and disease prevention.
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Haemostyptic
A substance that reduces or stops bleeding.