Mucolytic
Mucolytic plant acts to thin mucus and expectorate it
Lexicon
Stimulating expectorant, relaxing expectorant, amphoteric and mucolytic.
Stimulating expectorant: Plant that stimulates us to expel mucus.
Relaxing expectorant: Releases mucus secretions while soothing bronchial spasms.
Mucolytic: “bronchial fluidifier, expectorant, mucus thinner” #ref:20#.
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Amphocholeretic
The amphocholeretic plant modulates bile flow, increasing or reducing it as needed.
Cholagogue, choleretic and ampholeretic plants stimulate and regulate bile flow.
Choleretic
The choleretic plant stimulates bile production by the liver.
Cholagogue, choleretic and ampholytic plants stimulate and regulate bile flow.
Cholagogue, choleretic and amphocholeretic
Cholagogue, choleretic and amphocholeretic: properties that stimulate and regulate bile flow.
The cholagogue plant stimulates the evacuation of bile by contracting the gallbladder.
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Antipruritic: Anti-scratching, anti-itching
The antipruritic plant prevents and combats itching.
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Astringent
This astringent plant contracts and tightens mucous tissues. It firms inflamed mucous membranes, making them less permeable and reducing fluid loss (blood, diarrhea, lymph, etc.). In excess, astringency can cause constipation, irritation and impede nutrient absorption.
Carminative
Carminative plant helps expel intestinal gas. It is useful against abdominal tension and flatulence.