adenitis: swollen glands
adjuvant: a remedy that enhances the effect of another
albuminuria: the presence of albumin in the urine
amenorrhoea: absence of periods
analgesic: relieves pain
anodyne: eases pain
anorexia: loss of appetite
anthelmintic: removes parasitic worms
antilithic: against stones, e.g. of the kidney or bladder
antiseptic: prevents infection
antispasmodic: prevents spasm, cramping
aperient: promoting a natural bowel movement
astringent: causes contraction of the tissues
cardiac: having an effect on the heart
carminative: eases griping pains, expels flatulence
cathartic: causes evacuation of the bowels
cholagogue: promotes bile flow
choleretic: prevents excessive bile
demulcent: soothing and protective
depurative: purifying
diaphoretic: causes perspiration
diplopia: double vision
diuretic: increases urine flow
dysmenorrhoea: painful periods
dysuria: painful urination
emetic: causes vomiting
emmenagogue: promotes menstrual flow
emollient: soothing, softening; usually refers to skin remedies
expectorant: loosens phlegm
febrifuge: reduces fever
galactagogue: induces milk flow
haematuria: blood in the urine
haemostatic: controls or stops bleeding
hepatic: concerning the liver
hypertensive: raises blood pressure
hypocholesterolaemic: lowers blood cholesterol levels
hypoglycaemic: lowers blood sugar levels
hypotensive: lowers blood pressure
hypnotic: producing sleep
laxative: bowel stimulant
mydriatic: causes pupil dilation
nervine: nerve restorative, mildly tranquillising
nutritive: nourishing
orexigenic: stimulates the appetite
parturient: a substance that facilitates childbirth
polyuria: excessive urination
pruritis: itching
rubefacient: causing reddening of the skin
sedative: reduces nervous excitement
sternutatory: produces sneezing by irritating the mucous membranes
stimulant: energy-producing
stomachic: a substance which eases stomach pain
styptic: a substance which stops bleeding, applied externally
tonic: a substance which produces a feeling of well-being
vermifuge: expels worms from the body
vulnerary: wound healer