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- Carminative + (Reduces flatulence and expels gas from the intestines)
- Antiphlogistic + (Reduces inflammation)
- Antiinflammatory + (Reduces inflammation of joints, injuries etc)
- Antihydrotic + (Reduces perspiration)
- Anaphrodisiac + (Reduces sexual desire)
- Hypoglycaemic + (Reduces the levels of sugar in the blood)
- Paper + (Related to the entry for Fibre, these plants have been specifically mentioned for paper making.)
- Antispasmodic + (Relaxes muscular spasms and cramps, calming nervous irritation)
- Analgesic + (Relieves pain)
- Narcotic + (Relieves pain, induces drowsiness and gives a sense of well-being)
- Anodyne + (Relieves pain, it is milder than an analgesic)
- Pectoral + (Relieves respiratory diseases, a remedy for chest diseases)
- Anticoagulant + (Removes blood clots)
- Decongestant + (Removes phlegm and mucous, especially from the respiratory system)
- Lithontripic + (Removes stones from the kidney, bladder etc)
- Restorative + (Restores consciousness or normal physiological activity)
- Antiaphonic + (Restores the voice)
- Cytostatic + (Slows or controls the growth of tumours)
- Emollient + (Softens the skin, causing warmth and moisture)
- Salve + (Soothes and heals damaged skin)
- Demulcent + (Soothes, lubricates and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucous membranes)
- Lenitive + (Soothing, palliative)
- Musical + (Specific mention of plants used as musical instruments. Does not include the various woods that can be used for making musical instruments.)
- Nervine + (Stimulates and calms the nerves)
- Laxative + (Stimulates bowel movements in a fairly gentle manner)
- Sialagogue + (Stimulates the secretion of saliva)
- Galactofuge + (Stops or reduces the flow of milk in a nursing mother)
- Rooting hormone + (Substances that can be used to promote the production of roots in plant cuttings.)
- Fruit ripening + (Substances that promote the premature or rapid ripening of fruits.)
- Leather + (Substitutes for Leather.)
- Waxed paper + (Substitutes that is.)
- Turning + (The art of turning wood on a lathe. Table legs, tool handles and walking sticks are examples of items often made from a piece of wood turned on a lathe.)
- Fresh + (The fruit or vegetable can be eaten raw, without cooking it.)
- Alcohol + (The plant can be used to make an alcoholic drink.)
- Flour + (The seed, or other part of the plant, can be ground into a flour for cooking.)
- Women's complaints + (This is a legacy medicinal term imported from PFAF which covers "a miscellany of problems peculiar to the female sex". It should be replaced with a specific term related to the condition alleviated (eg. Dysmenorrhea, PMS, etc) or removed.)
- Antivinous + (Treats addiction to alcohol)
- Antiarthritic + (Treats arthritis)
- Antiasthmatic + (Treats asthma)
- Antihalitosis + (Treats bad breath)
- Enuresis + (Treats bed wetting)
- Antidandruff + (Treats dandruff)
- Parasiticide + (Treats external parasites such as ringworm This should perhaps be joined with Parasiticide in 'Other Uses')
- Ophthalmic + (Treats eye complaints)
- Antipyretic + (Treats fevers. See Febrifuge)
- Antihaemorrhoidal + (Treats haemorrhoids (piles). This would probably be best added to another heading)
- Antipruritic + (Treats itching of the skin)
- Mouthwash + (Treats problems such as mouth ulcers)
- Antirheumatic + (Treats rheumatism)
- Odontalgic + (Treats toothache (temporary measure only) and other problems of the teeth and gums)
- Antiviral + (Treats virus diseases)