Rhizome an underground stem, often creeping.
Rouleau adhesion or sticking together of red blood cells. Caused by acidosis,
which creates an anionic atmosphere in which lipids, amino acids, minerals,
etc., adhere to cell walls and each other.
Rubefacient with local application stimulates capillary dilation and action
(drawing blood from deeper tissues and organs and thereby relieving
congestion and inflammation), causing skin redness (Black Bryony, Cayenne,
Cloves, Stinging Nettle, Horseradish, Sassafras, Jamaican Ginger).
Saponins compounds in plants important for their anti-inflammatory and
expectorant properties. Saponins have been used in the synthesis of cortisone
and in some cases, the sex hormones.
Saturated Fat 1. a fat that is solid at room temperature. Most saturated fats
are of animal origin, except for a few, such as coconut oil and palm oil, that
come from plants. 2. fully bonded fatty acids.
Scorbutic concerning or affected with scurvy.
Scrofula variety of tuberculous adenitis.
Sedative calms or tranquilizes by lowering functional activity.
Septicemia presence of pathogenic bacteria in the blood; blood poisoning.
Serotonin a neurotransmitter found primarily in the brain; considered
essential for relaxation, sleep, and concentration.
Serum the fluid portion of the blood.
Sialogogue promotes secretion and flow of saliva (Blue Flag, Elder Bark,
Turkey Rhubarb).
Simple Carbohydrate a type of carbohydrate that, owing to its basic
chemical structure, is rapidly digested and absorbed into the bloodstream. For
example: glucose, galactose, and fructose.
Smooth Muscle Tissue (Muscularis Mucesae) also known as the Involuntary
(visceral, smooth) Muscle System. These are the muscles in the stomach and
intestines, the walls of arteries and veins, and several other places in the body.
They respond automatically, without conscious control (although a person
does have partial control over some of these muscles). They are usually
unstriated and smooth, especially those muscles in the gut.
Solution a liquid or gas, which consists of one or more substances (solutes).
The liquid in which the substances are dissolved is called the solvent and the