SCNM Q5 Bot Med Final Exam With Verified Solution 2024

abortifacient - any substance that could cause or induce abortion adaptogen - remedy that improves adaptability, helping to maintain an adequate stress response and prevent (or restore from) exhaustion of the adrenal cortex stress hormone 1. has no SE 2. acts on entire body 3. tends to have a normalizing effect on body alterative - medicine that alters process of metabolism so that the tissues can best deal with functions of nutrition and elimination. Most often applied to toxic conditions. Used to promote removal of cellular waste and aiding to correct processes of assimilation. Often used for individuals whose immune response is impaired by poor elimination of metabolic wastes. <<blood purifiers>> analgesic - remedy that reduces pain and irritation. Pain relieving. internal <<analogous to anodyne (external/topical)>> anti-catarrhal - remedy that reduces excessive mucous secretions from the respiratory mucosaanti-fungal - remedy to be used to treat fungal conditions; such as candidiasis anti-septic - remedies directly antagonistic to pathogenic organisms on contact. These agents prevent or eliminate infectious microorganisms. anti-tussive - substance that inhibits coughing aperient - mild agent that helps to promote a natural elimination of the bowels rather than provoking them forcibly. stool softener. aromatic - carbon containing molecules that form closed rings that yield agreeable odors. Can act as carminatives, antimicrobials, stimulants, etc astringent - usually brought about by the actions of tannins which "curdle" (by coagulation) protein molecules, causing a binding or constricting actions, and in effect producing a "leather coat" on mucous membranes and exposed tissue surface. Useful to check hemorrhage and excess secretions. bitter - plants with a predominantly bitter taste due to presence of a variety of chemical constituents. Can be referred to as iridoid. Action mediated by bitter-sensitive taste buds in mouth and will enhance the whole upper digestive function and improves assimilation of nutrients into the system.