There are many words used to describe herbs and their actions on the body. The following is a guide to understanding these unique terms.
Oleoresin
a homogenous mixture of resin(s) and volatile oil(s).
Pharmacognosy
the study of the biochemistry and pharmacology of plant drugs, herbs, and spices.
Phlogistic
referring to inflammation or fever.
Poultice
a soft, moist mass applied to the skin to provide heat and moisture.
Raw herb
the form of the plant, or plant parts, unchanged by processing other than separation of parts, drying or grinding.
Resin
any of several solid or semi-solid, flammable, natural organic substances soluble in organic solvents and not water; commonly formed in plant secretions; complex chemical mixtures of acrid resins, resin alcohols, resinol, tannols, esters, and resenes.
Rubefacient
an agent, applied to the skin, causing a local irritation and redness; for relief of internal pain.
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