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♠ = toxic agent, AVOID          ♣ = danger/caution, mild to severe apply         ♥ = AVOID if pregnant
See corresponding herb pages for more information

TERM DEFINITION NATURAL AGENTS ASSOCIATED with the TERM

LAXATIVE Promotes evacuation of the bowels Agave; Agrimony, Hemp; Ajuga (weak); Alder, American Black; Almond; Aloe, False; Angelica Tree; Angostura; Apple; Asafetida; Ash, Manna; Avocado; Bala; Balloon Vine; Balm of Copaiba; Balmony; Balsam; Balsam Pear; Bearsfoot, American; Betel Nut; Bistort; Black Chebula; (mild); Butcher's Broom (weak); Buttonbush; Cardamom, Bastard; Chives (weak); Cleavers; Costmary; Damiana; Dandelion; Goldenrod, Sweet; Peach; Psyllium; Raspberry; Safflower; Yellowdock
♣ = Alfalfa; Apricot; Asparagus; Barberry, common; Bead Tree; Birch, Common; Birch, Silver (weak); Bogbean; Boneset (weak); Borage Brucea (weak); Burdock (weak); Butter-and-Eggs; Cannabis; Cascara Sagrada; Cedar, White (weak); Cereus, Night-blooming; Chamomile; Chicory; Clover, red (weak); Cohosh, blue; Crampbark; Elder; Figwort; Licorice (weak); Poplar, Balsam; Sorrel
♥ = Barberry, common; Burdock (weak); Butter-and-Eggs; Chamomile (weak); Clover, Red (weak); Cohosh, Blue
♠ = Aconite (weak); Alder Buckthorn (strong); Apple, Bitter; Arnica; Arrowwood; Ash, Mountain; Bloodroot; Bonduc Nut; Boxwood; Broom, Spanish; Bryony, White; Butterfly Weed

LITHOTRIPTIC Breaks up/dissolves urinary stones Amber; Corn; Dandelion

LUBRICANT Coats surfaces to reduce friction, heat, and wear ♣ = Apricot

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♠ = toxic agent, AVOID ♣ = danger/caution, mild to severe apply ♥ = AVOID if pregnant See corresponding herb pages for more information
TERM	DEFINITION	NATURAL AGENTS ASSOCIATED with the TERM
LAXATIVE	Promotes evacuation of the bowels	Agave; Agrimony, Hemp; Ajuga (weak); Alder, American Black; Almond; Aloe, False; Angelica Tree; Angostura; Apple; Asafetida; Ash, Manna; Avocado; Bala; Balloon Vine; Balm of Copaiba; Balmony; Balsam; Balsam Pear; Bearsfoot, American; Betel Nut; Bistort; Black Chebula; (mild); Butcher's Broom (weak); Buttonbush; Cardamom, Bastard; Chives (weak); Cleavers; Costmary; Damiana; Dandelion; Goldenrod, Sweet; Peach; Psyllium; Raspberry; Safflower; Yellowdock ♣ = Alfalfa; Apricot; Asparagus; Barberry, common; Bead Tree; Birch, Common; Birch, Silver (weak); Bogbean; Boneset (weak); Borage Brucea (weak); Burdock (weak); Butter-and-Eggs; Cannabis; Cascara Sagrada; Cedar, White (weak); Cereus, Night-blooming; Chamomile; Chicory; Clover, red (weak); Cohosh, blue; Crampbark; Elder; Figwort; Licorice (weak); Poplar, Balsam; Sorrel ♥ = Barberry, common; Burdock (weak); Butter-and-Eggs; Chamomile (weak); Clover, Red (weak); Cohosh, Blue ♠ = Aconite (weak); Alder Buckthorn (strong); Apple, Bitter; Arnica; Arrowwood; Ash, Mountain; Bloodroot; Bonduc Nut; Boxwood; Broom, Spanish; Bryony, White; Butterfly Weed
LITHOTRIPTIC	Breaks up/dissolves urinary stones	Amber; Corn; Dandelion
LUBRICANT	Coats surfaces to reduce friction, heat, and wear	♣ = Apricot