Cosmetics herbs that are skin tonics and are used to improve the complexion
and beautify the skin (Agar Agar, Balm of Gilead, Comfrey).
Coumarins (aromatic constituents) anti-clotting factors in small doses and
used as rat poison in large doses.
Counterirritants herbs that cause irritation by local application in one part
and therapeutically relieve pain in another more deep-seated part (Prickly
Ash, Rue, Lobelia).
Cultigen an organism, especially a cultivated plant, such as a Garlic, not
known to have a wild or uncultivated counterpart.
Cyst an abnormal lump or swelling, filled with fluid or semi-solid “cheesy”
material, in any body organ or tissue, caused from acidosis, mucus and
oftentimes excessive hormones.
Craniosacral concerning the skull and sacrum.
Cruciferous means “cross-shaped.” Used to refer to a group of vegetables
(including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, turnips, and
rutabagas) that have cross-shaped blossoms, and contain substances that have
been shown to prevent colon cancer.
Cystitis inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Cytotoxic a substance toxic to cells.
Cytokines chemical messengers that are involved in the regulation of almost
every system in the body and are important in controlling local and systemic
inflammatory response.
Debility weakness of tonicity in functions or organs of the body.
Decoction teas prepared by boiling the botanical (herbs) with water for a
specified period of time, followed by straining or filtering; generally ingested
as a tea.
Degeneration deterioration of a structure or function of any part of the body
based in the decline of the cells or other structures that constitute that part.
Opposite of regeneration.
Dehydration excessive loss of water from the body created mainly by
acidosis.
Dementia senility; loss of mental function.
Demulcent soothes, protects and nurtures irritated and inflamed membranes
and tissues.