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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

SEDATIVE Soothes; reduces nervousness, emotional distress, and apprehension Adrue; Ajuga (weak); Alfalfa; Amber; Ambrette; Anaphalis; Apple; Ash, Prickly; Aspen, Quaking (weak); Aster, Purple-stemmed; Atractylodes macrocephela; Balloon Flower; Balm, Lemon; Bamboo, Black; Basil (weak); Basil, Holy (weak); Betony; Bishopweed (mild); Black Haw; Black Musli; Bog Rush; Bur Reed; Campion, Starry; Canarium; Canary Island Tea Plant; Caroba; Catalpa; Catnip; Cedar, True; Cedron; Centaury, European (mild); Damiana; Dandelion; Dill; Dong Quai (weak); Lady's Bedstraw; Monarda; Motherwort; New Jersey Tea; Passion Flower; Peach; Reishi; Rosewood; Skullcap; Southernwood (weak); Valerian; Valerian, Red
♣ = Alexander, Golden; Angelica; Apricot; Ashwaganda; Asparagus; Asparagus, Fern; Barberry, common (tonic); Bay; Beechdrops; Bergamot; Birch, Silver; Black Cherry; Bogbean; Boneset, Asian; Borage (weak); Bugleweed; Bupleurum; Butternut; Cannabis; Cascara Sagrada; Cattail; Cedar, White; Cereus, Night-blooming; Chamomile; Chicory (CNS); Clover, red; Cohosh, Blue; Crampbark; Elder; Hops; Linden (mild); Stoneroot; Thistle, Blessed (mild)
♥ = Angelica; Barberry (tonic); Bugleweed; Butternut; Cattail; Chamomile; Clover, Red; Cohosh, Blue
♠ = Belladonna; Black Cohosh; Bloodroot; Cabbage, Skunk

SIALAGOGUE/
SIALOGOGUE Stimulates production of saliva Alfalfa; Angelica Tree; Ash, Prickly; Balmony; Burrweed; Canarium; Centaury, European; Clove; Currant, Red (see Black Currant); Dandelion
♣ = Asparagus, Chinese; Cayenne
♠ = Arum; Bloodroot; Blue Flag

SOPORIFIC Induces drowsiness/sleep Apple; Monarda; Passion Flower; Pearly Life Everlasting; Valerian
♣ = Alexander, Golden; Ashwaganda; Bogbean; Cannabis (analgesic)

SPERMICIDAL Kills/weakens sperm on contact ♣ = Bead Tree

STIMULANT Intensifies or increases the functioning of tissues or organs Acacia; Adenophora (cardiac & respiratory); Akebia (circulatory/urinary system/female reproductive organs); Alliaria; Allspice; Aloe; Ambrette; American Ivy; Ammoniac Gum; Amomum (appetite); Amur Cork Tree (liver/gallbladder); Angelica Tree; Angostura (liver/gallbladder); Anise; Anise, Star; Apple (liver); Aquilaria; Artichoke (gallbladder); Asafetida (CNS); Ash, American (appetite); Ash, Prickly (circulatory); Ash, Japanese Prickly; Ash, Prickly Southern (cirulatory/lymphatic systems); Ash, White (circulation); Aster, Red-stalked; Astragalus (immune/circulatory/urinary systems, spleen, lung, liver, T-cell production); Atractylodes chinensis; Bachelor Button (liver/gallbladder); Balm of Copaiba; Balm, Lemon (circulatory); Balmony (appetite); Balsam (circulatory); Balsam of Peru; Balsam of Tolu; Balsam Pear (uterine); Barley (appetite); Basil, East Indian; Basil, Holy (adrenal cortex); Bearsfoot, American; Benzoin (circulatory); Betel; Betel Nut; Betony (cerebral circulation); Currant, Red (appetite); Bowman's Root; Bur Reed (circulatory); Canarium (appetite); Candle Nut; Canella (appetite); Capers (tonic); Cardamom, Bastard (appetite); Carrot, Wild; Catnip (appetite); Cedar, True (circulatory/respiratory); Centaury, American (peripheral circulation); Chives (appetite); Clove (uterine); Damiana (genito-urinary); Dandelion (appetite); Dong Quai (macrophage); Ginger (circulatory); Goldenrod, Sweet; Ground Pine; Horehound; Lemon; Marshmallow (immune system); Pinks, Chinese; Poplar, Ontario (circulatory); Poplar, White; Rose (adrenal); Rosemary (brain); Szechuan Pepper (See Ash, Prickly); Yellow Vetch (immune system - See Astragalus)
♣ = Angelica; Angelica, American; Angelica, European wild; Arsesmart; Asparagus; Asparagus, Chinese (nervous system); Asparagus, Fern; Barberry, common (liver/spleen/uterus/white blood cells); Barrenwort (hormones); Bay; Bayberry (circulatory/glandular/mucosal); Bee Pollen (endocrine/digestive/immune systems); Birch, Common; Birch, Sweet; Black-Eyed-Susan (immune system); Blazing Star; Boldo (appetite); Boneset (immune system); Boneset, Asian; Broomweed; Burnut (appetite); Cajuput; Cannabis (appetite); Caraway (appetite); Cardamom; Cat's Claw (immune system); Cattail (uterine); Cayenne; Cedar, White (uterine/circulatory); Celandine (uterine/circulatory); Centaury, European (liver/gallbladder/appetite); Cereus, Night-blooming (cardio); Chervil; Chicory (appetite/liver); Cinnamon (periphral circulation/uterine); Cohosh, blue; Coltsfoot; Goldenseal (CNS/immune system); Horseradish (circulatory/digestive); Mugwort (appetite); Poplar, Balsam; Sassafras; Shatavari (circulatory, digestive, respiratory, female reproductive systems: See Asparagus); Thistle, Blessed (appetite); Yarrow (circulatory/CNS)
♥ = Agnus-Castus (pituitary); Angelica (appetite/uterine); Angelica, American; Angelica, European Wild; Barberry (liver/spleen/uterus/white blood cells); Cajuput; Calamint, Lesser (uterine); Burnut (appetite); Cattail (uterine); Celandine (uterine/circulatory); Centaury, European (liver/gallbladder/appetite); Cinnamon (peripheral circulation/uterine); Cohosh, Blue; Coltsfoot; Cumin (circulatory/sexual); Echinacea (immune system); Ephedra, American; Geranium, Scented (adrenal cortex); Ginger, Wild (uterine); Goldenseal (CNS/immune system); Oregano, Greek (uterine); Yarrow (circulatory/CNS)
♠ = Aconite; Aconite, Carmichael's (heart); Adonis (cardiac); Alder Buckthorn (bile); Ambrosia (C. anthelminticum); Arnica (immune/cirulatory systems); Arrowwood (circulatory); Asarabacca; Birthwort (uterine); Birthwort, Frail; Black Cohosh (uterine/cardiac); Calabar Bean (peristalsis); Camphor (circulatory/nervous systems); Camphor, Borneo; Blue Flag (gallbladder/liver); Broom Scotch (cardio/uterine/colon/kidney/); Pasque Flower (see Anemone); Wormwood

STOMACHIC Strengthens, stimulates, tones the stomach Angostura; Ash, Northern; Aspen, Quaking; Bala; Balloon Vine; Balmony, Indian; Barley; Basil, Holy; Bearswort; Beech; Beet; Cedron; Clove; Currant, Red (see Black Currant); Dandelion; Lemon
♣ = Asparagus, Chinese; Avens; Avens, Rough; Avens, Water; Bayberry; Bayberry, English

STYPTIC Stops surface bleeding of minor injuries by contracting tissue and/or blood vessels on contact Agrimony, Water; Bamboo, Black; Bamboo, Palm; Beggartick, Hairy; Black Chebula; Bletilla; Burnet; Burnet, Salad; Cranesbill; Nettle, Stingless
♣ = Avens, Rough; Bayberry; Burnut; Butternut; Thistle, Blessed; Yarrow
♥ = Burnut; Butternut; Yarrow
♠ = Anemone, Canadian

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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
SEDATIVE	Soothes; reduces nervousness, emotional distress, and apprehension	Adrue; Ajuga (weak); Alfalfa; Amber; Ambrette; Anaphalis; Apple; Ash, Prickly; Aspen, Quaking (weak); Aster, Purple-stemmed; Atractylodes macrocephela; Balloon Flower; Balm, Lemon; Bamboo, Black; Basil (weak); Basil, Holy (weak); Betony; Bishopweed (mild); Black Haw; Black Musli; Bog Rush; Bur Reed; Campion, Starry; Canarium; Canary Island Tea Plant; Caroba; Catalpa; Catnip; Cedar, True; Cedron; Centaury, European (mild); Damiana; Dandelion; Dill; Dong Quai (weak); Lady's Bedstraw; Monarda; Motherwort; New Jersey Tea; Passion Flower; Peach; Reishi; Rosewood; Skullcap; Southernwood (weak); Valerian; Valerian, Red ♣ = Alexander, Golden; Angelica; Apricot; Ashwaganda; Asparagus; Asparagus, Fern; Barberry, common (tonic); Bay; Beechdrops; Bergamot; Birch, Silver; Black Cherry; Bogbean; Boneset, Asian; Borage (weak); Bugleweed; Bupleurum; Butternut; Cannabis; Cascara Sagrada; Cattail; Cedar, White; Cereus, Night-blooming; Chamomile; Chicory (CNS); Clover, red; Cohosh, Blue; Crampbark; Elder; Hops; Linden (mild); Stoneroot; Thistle, Blessed (mild) ♥ = Angelica; Barberry (tonic); Bugleweed; Butternut; Cattail; Chamomile; Clover, Red; Cohosh, Blue ♠ = Belladonna; Black Cohosh; Bloodroot; Cabbage, Skunk
SIALAGOGUE/ SIALOGOGUE	Stimulates production of saliva	Alfalfa; Angelica Tree; Ash, Prickly; Balmony; Burrweed; Canarium; Centaury, European; Clove; Currant, Red (see Black Currant); Dandelion ♣ = Asparagus, Chinese; Cayenne ♠ = Arum; Bloodroot; Blue Flag
SOPORIFIC	Induces drowsiness/sleep	Apple; Monarda; Passion Flower; Pearly Life Everlasting; Valerian ♣ = Alexander, Golden; Ashwaganda; Bogbean; Cannabis (analgesic)
SPERMICIDAL	Kills/weakens sperm on contact	♣ = Bead Tree
STIMULANT	Intensifies or increases the functioning of tissues or organs	Acacia; Adenophora (cardiac & respiratory); Akebia (circulatory/urinary system/female reproductive organs); Alliaria; Allspice; Aloe; Ambrette; American Ivy; Ammoniac Gum; Amomum (appetite); Amur Cork Tree (liver/gallbladder); Angelica Tree; Angostura (liver/gallbladder); Anise; Anise, Star; Apple (liver); Aquilaria; Artichoke (gallbladder); Asafetida (CNS); Ash, American (appetite); Ash, Prickly (circulatory); Ash, Japanese Prickly; Ash, Prickly Southern (cirulatory/lymphatic systems); Ash, White (circulation); Aster, Red-stalked; Astragalus (immune/circulatory/urinary systems, spleen, lung, liver, T-cell production); Atractylodes chinensis; Bachelor Button (liver/gallbladder); Balm of Copaiba; Balm, Lemon (circulatory); Balmony (appetite); Balsam (circulatory); Balsam of Peru; Balsam of Tolu; Balsam Pear (uterine); Barley (appetite); Basil, East Indian; Basil, Holy (adrenal cortex); Bearsfoot, American; Benzoin (circulatory); Betel; Betel Nut; Betony (cerebral circulation); Currant, Red (appetite); Bowman's Root; Bur Reed (circulatory); Canarium (appetite); Candle Nut; Canella (appetite); Capers (tonic); Cardamom, Bastard (appetite); Carrot, Wild; Catnip (appetite); Cedar, True (circulatory/respiratory); Centaury, American (peripheral circulation); Chives (appetite); Clove (uterine); Damiana (genito-urinary); Dandelion (appetite); Dong Quai (macrophage); Ginger (circulatory); Goldenrod, Sweet; Ground Pine; Horehound; Lemon; Marshmallow (immune system); Pinks, Chinese; Poplar, Ontario (circulatory); Poplar, White; Rose (adrenal); Rosemary (brain); Szechuan Pepper (See Ash, Prickly); Yellow Vetch (immune system - See Astragalus) ♣ = Angelica; Angelica, American; Angelica, European wild; Arsesmart; Asparagus; Asparagus, Chinese (nervous system); Asparagus, Fern; Barberry, common (liver/spleen/uterus/white blood cells); Barrenwort (hormones); Bay; Bayberry (circulatory/glandular/mucosal); Bee Pollen (endocrine/digestive/immune systems); Birch, Common; Birch, Sweet; Black-Eyed-Susan (immune system); Blazing Star; Boldo (appetite); Boneset (immune system); Boneset, Asian; Broomweed; Burnut (appetite); Cajuput; Cannabis (appetite); Caraway (appetite); Cardamom; Cat's Claw (immune system); Cattail (uterine); Cayenne; Cedar, White (uterine/circulatory); Celandine (uterine/circulatory); Centaury, European (liver/gallbladder/appetite); Cereus, Night-blooming (cardio); Chervil; Chicory (appetite/liver); Cinnamon (periphral circulation/uterine); Cohosh, blue; Coltsfoot; Goldenseal (CNS/immune system); Horseradish (circulatory/digestive); Mugwort (appetite); Poplar, Balsam; Sassafras; Shatavari (circulatory, digestive, respiratory, female reproductive systems: See Asparagus); Thistle, Blessed (appetite); Yarrow (circulatory/CNS) ♥ = Agnus-Castus (pituitary); Angelica (appetite/uterine); Angelica, American; Angelica, European Wild; Barberry (liver/spleen/uterus/white blood cells); Cajuput; Calamint, Lesser (uterine); Burnut (appetite); Cattail (uterine); Celandine (uterine/circulatory); Centaury, European (liver/gallbladder/appetite); Cinnamon (peripheral circulation/uterine); Cohosh, Blue; Coltsfoot; Cumin (circulatory/sexual); Echinacea (immune system); Ephedra, American; Geranium, Scented (adrenal cortex); Ginger, Wild (uterine); Goldenseal (CNS/immune system); Oregano, Greek (uterine); Yarrow (circulatory/CNS) ♠ = Aconite; Aconite, Carmichael's (heart); Adonis (cardiac); Alder Buckthorn (bile); Ambrosia (C. anthelminticum); Arnica (immune/cirulatory systems); Arrowwood (circulatory); Asarabacca; Birthwort (uterine); Birthwort, Frail; Black Cohosh (uterine/cardiac); Calabar Bean (peristalsis); Camphor (circulatory/nervous systems); Camphor, Borneo; Blue Flag (gallbladder/liver); Broom Scotch (cardio/uterine/colon/kidney/); Pasque Flower (see Anemone); Wormwood
STOMACHIC	Strengthens, stimulates, tones the stomach	Angostura; Ash, Northern; Aspen, Quaking; Bala; Balloon Vine; Balmony, Indian; Barley; Basil, Holy; Bearswort; Beech; Beet; Cedron; Clove; Currant, Red (see Black Currant); Dandelion; Lemon ♣ = Asparagus, Chinese; Avens; Avens, Rough; Avens, Water; Bayberry; Bayberry, English
STYPTIC	Stops surface bleeding of minor injuries by contracting tissue and/or blood vessels on contact	Agrimony, Water; Bamboo, Black; Bamboo, Palm; Beggartick, Hairy; Black Chebula; Bletilla; Burnet; Burnet, Salad; Cranesbill; Nettle, Stingless ♣ = Avens, Rough; Bayberry; Burnut; Butternut; Thistle, Blessed; Yarrow ♥ = Burnut; Butternut; Yarrow ♠ = Anemone, Canadian