SCNM Q5 Bot Med Final fully solved graded A+

SCNM Q5 Bot Med Finalabortifacient - correct answer any substance that could cause or induce abortion adaptogen - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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 - correct answer remedy that reduces pain and irritation. Pain relieving. internal analogous to anodyne (external/topical) anti-catarrhal - correct answer remedy that reduces excessive mucous secretions from the respiratory mucosa anti-fungal - correct answer remedy to be used to treat fungal conditions; such as candidiasis anti-septic - correct answer remedies directly antagonistic to pathogenic organisms on contact. These agents prevent or eliminate infectious microorganisms. anti-tussive - correct answer substance that inhibits coughing aperient - correct answer mild agent that helps to promote a natural elimination of the bowels rather than provoking them forcibly. stool softener. aromatic - correct answer carbon containing molecules that form closed rings that yield agreeable odors. Can act as carminatives, antimicrobials, stimulants, etc astringent - correct answer 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 - correct answer 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. carminative - correct answer Remedy that eases flatulence and colic in the gut by soothing. Generally a property of volatile oils. *helps relieve sis cathartic - correct answer very potent class of laxatives unsafe for long term use. *often will exacerbate condition if used long term cholagogue - correct answer remedy that stimulates flow of bile into intestines. Will improve cleansing of liver. useful in an elimination regime, in liver dz and dysfunction. *tend to be roots, bitter