Herb classifications

Herbs can be classified a number of ways. The classifications are generally based on how the herbs affect the body. Following are a number of herb classifications.

• Alternative: Alters (purifies) the blood.
• Anthelmintic: Destroys intestinal worms and parasites. There are two types: vermicides and vermifuges.
• Antibiotic: Inhibits growth of bacteria.
• Antiparasitic: Destroys parasites.
• Antiseptic: Prevents growth of bacteria.
• Antispasmodic: Used for muscular spasms, convulsions, and cramps.
• Astringent: Increases tone and firmness of tissue; lessens mucus discharge.
• Carminative: Stimulates expulsion of gas from gastrointestinal tract.
• Laxative: Promotes bowel action.
• Taeniafuge: Expels tapeworms.
• Vermicide: Destroys worms without necessarily expelling them from the bowel.
• Vermifuge: Expels worms from bowels.

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