Digestive
An agent that aids in the digestion of food.

Disinfectant
An agent used to free another substance or area of the body from infection by destroying the
microorganisms that cause disease.

Diuretic
An agent that increases the volume and flow of urine, thereby cleansing the excretory system.

Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation.

Emetic
An agent that induces vomiting.

Emmenagogue
An agent that stimulates menstrual flow.

Emollient
A substance of bland nature used externally to soothe or protect.

Escharotic
An agent that treats warts.

Euphoric
An agent that encourages feelings of well-being.

Expectorant
A substance used to expel mucus from the respiratory tract.

Febrifuge
A substance that reduces or prevents fever: antipyretic.

Fixative
A substance added to a perfume or potpourri that prevents the more volatile ingredients from evaporating
too quickly.

Fungicide
An agent that destroys fungal infections.

Galactagogue
An agent that increases the secretion of milk.

Germicide
A substance that destroys germs.

Haemostatic
An agent that arrests bleeding/haemorrhaging.

Hepatic
An agent that stimulates and aids the function of the liver and gall bladder.

Hyperprexia
Abnormally high fever.

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