Medical terms for healing herbs

Spanish	English	Explanation in English
Anafrodisíaco	Anaphrodisiac	Reduces the sexual drive, hormonal tonic
Afrodisíaco	Aphrodisiac	Increases the sexual drive
Analgésico	Analgesic	Painkiller
Anestésico	Anesthetic	Narcotic agent
Antiácido	Antacid	Against gastric acid
Antialérgico	Antiallergic	Reduces the symptoms of an allergy.
Antibiótico	Antibiotic	Fights infection
Anticoagulante	Blood thinner	Stops the clotting of blood
Anticonvulsivo	Antiepileptic drugs	medicines for epilepsy
Antidepresivo	Antidepressant	Remedy against depression
Antiodontálgico	Antiodontalgic agent	Relieves the pain of toothaches
Antiemético	Antiemetic	Reduces vomiting
Antiesclerótico	Antisclerotic	Helps prevent the hardening of tissue.
Antiespasmódico	Antispasmodic	Relieves cramps
Antiinflamatorio	Anti-inflammatory	Acting against inflammation
Antimicrobiano	Antimicrobial	Agent that destroys or prevents the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or parasites.
Antineurálgico	Antineuralgic	Relieves or reduces nerve pain
Antiprurítico	Antipruritic	Relieves the sensation of itching
Antirreumático	Antirheumatic	Acting against rheumatism
Antiséptico	Antiseptic	Destroys the development of microbes
Antisudorífico	Antiperspirant	Prevents sweating
Antivenenoso	Antivenenous	Neutralizes poison
Antiviral	Antiviral	Kills or suppresses a virus
Aperitivo	Aperitif	Stimulates the appetite
Astringente	Astringent	Causes contraction of organic tissue
Bactericida	bactericidal	Kills bacteria
Balsámico	Balsamic	Expectorant
Béquico	Cough-relieving	Cough relieving
Cardíaco	Cardio-	Related to the heart
Carminativo	Carminative	Prevents formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract
Cefálico	Cephalic	Remedy for disorders pertaining to the head
Cicatrizante	Scarring	Healing scars
Colagogo	Cholagogic	Increases the bile production
Cordial	Related to the heart	Heart tonic
Depurativo	Depurative	Purifying and detoxifying effect
Descongestivo	Decongestant	Relieves nasal congestion
Desinfectante	Antiseptic	Destroys germs
Desintoxicante	Detoxifying	Removes toxins from the body
Desodorante	deodorant	Destroys odor
Digestivo	Digestive	Stimulates digestion
Diurético	Diuretic	Agent that increases the amount of urine excreted
Emenagogo	Emmenagogue	Stimulates menstruation
Emoliente	Emollient	Softens and soothes the skin
Esplénico	Splenic-	Spleen tonic
Estimulante	Stimulant	Agent that quickens the physiological functions of the body.
Estomacal	Stomach	Helps with stomach problems
Expectorante	Expectorant	Expels mucus from the respiratory tract
Febrífugo	Febrifuge	Reduces fever
Fungicida	Fungicide	Destroys fungus
Galactagogo	Galactagogue	Promotes lactation
Hemostático	Hemostatic	Stops bleeding
Hepático	Hepatic	Stimulates the function of the liver and gallbladder
Hipoglucémico	Hypoglycemic	Lowers blood sugar
Hipotensivo	Hypotensive	Lowers blood pressure
Insecticida	Insecticide	Eliminates the insects
Laxante	Laxative	Relieves constipation
Nervino	Nervine	Soothes nervous excitement
Parturiento	Maternity	Facilitates the childbirth
Reconstituyente	Restorative	Restores health
Resolvente	Dissolving agent	Dissolves blisters and swellings
Rubefaciente	Rubefacient	Stimulates blood circulation
Sedante	Sedating	Soothing effect
Sudorífico	Sudorific	Agent that induces perspiration
Tónico	Tonic	A remedy used to strengthen and fortify the body
Uterino	Uterine	Uterine tonic
Vermífugo	Vermifuge	Expels intestinal worms
Vulnerario	Vulnerary	An agent that helps to heal wounds and sores by external application