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Therapeutic Terms
| Decoction |
preparation made by placing the plant material
in cold water, bringing to boil and simmering. Made in a covered pan to
prevent escape of the volatile compounds. |
| Decongestant |
relieving congestion (respiratory diseases),
dispelling excess local blood supply |
| Demulcent |
soothing, protecting mucous membranes |
| Deodorant |
counteracts body odors |
| Depurative |
purifying or cleansing the blood and internal
organs (e.g.. diuretics, diaphoretics) |
| Dermocaustic |
substance causing irritation
to the skin |
| Detoxifying |
eliminating toxins from the body |
| Diabetes |
disorders characterized by excessive urine
excretion |
| Diaphoretic |
causing or increasing perspiration; sudorific |
| Digestive |
aiding, stimulating digestion |
| Diuretic |
increasing the production and secretion of urine |
| Dysmenorrhea |
painful or difficult menstruation |
| Dyspepsia |
disturbed digestion, indigestion |
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