There are many words used to describe herbs and their actions on the body. The following is a guide to understanding these unique terms.
Salve
an herbal preparation mixed in oil and thickened with bees wax applied to the skin.
Saponin
any of several surfactant glycosides that produce a soapy lather; found in plants.
Sialogogue
an agent that stimulates secretion of saliva.
Solid extract
an extract of plant material(s) made by removing the solvent from a fluid extract.
Soporific
a substance that induces sleep.
Stimulant
an agent that excites or quickens a process or activity of the body.
Stomachic
an agent that gives strength and tone to the stomach or stimulates the appetite by promoting digestive secretions.
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