(Black Cohosh, Chaparral, Dandelion, Yellow Dock).
Antibacterial destroying or stopping the growth of bacteria.
Antibilious reduces biliary or jaundice condition (Blessed Thistle, Borage,
Butcher’s Broom).
Antibiotic inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria.
Anticatarrhal herbs that heal and remove catarrhal (mucous) conditions in
the body (Black Haw, Burdock Root, Hyssop, Licorice, Oregon Grape,
others).
Antibody protein produced by the body to fight antigens by creating an
immune response.
Antidepressant relieves symptoms of depression (St. John’s Wort).
Antidote a substance that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of a poison.
Antiemetic lessens nausea and prevents or relieves vomiting (Jamaican
Ginger, Cayenne, Fennel).
Antifungal destroying or preventing the growth of fungi.
Antigen any foreign substance that when introduced into the body causes the
formation of antibodies against it.
Antigalactagogue prevents or decreases secretion of milk.
Antihemorrhagic stops bleeding and hemorrhaging (Cayenne, Bistort Root,
Witch Hazel).
Antihistamine neutralizes the effects of histamine in an allergic response.
Antihydropics herbs used to eliminate excess body fluids or dropsy
(Barberry, Blessed Thistle, Celandine, Hawthorne).
Anti-inflammatory counteracting or diminishing inflammation or its effects.
Having vascular constrictive properties.
Antileptics helps relieve fits.
Antilithics herbs used to prevent the formation of stones in the kidneys and
bladder (Couchgrass, Elecampane, Golden Rod, Gravel Root).
Antimicrobial destroys or prevents the growth of microorganisms.
Antineoplastic preventing the development, growth or proliferation of
malignant cells.
Antioxidant an agent that prevents free-radical or oxidative damage to body