The items listed below are standard terms in the healthcare industry.
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Analgesic
Numbs pain.
Antibacterial
Destructive to bacteria.
Antifungal
Inhibits growth of fungus.
Anti-inflammatory
Alleviates inflammation.
Antispasmodic
Relieves spasms of voluntary and involuntary muscles.
Antirheumatic
Prevents and/or relieves rheumatic pain and swelling.
Antiviral
Inhibits growth of viruses.
Astringent
Firms tissue and organs; reduces discharges and secretions.
Carminative
Relieves intestinal gas pain and distention; promotes peristalsis.
Cicatrisant
Cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars.
Decongestant
Reduces nasal mucus production and swelling.
Emmenagogue
Helps promote and regulate menstruation.
Emollient
Smoothes, softens and protects the skin.
Expectorant
Promotes discharge of phlegm and mucous from the lungs and throat.
Mucolytic
Breaks down mucus (pulmonary).
Sedative
Calms and tranquilizes by lowering the functional activity of the organ or body part.