Apothecary Vernacular

Essential Oils

Massage Oils

Infused oils

Extracts

Plasters, Compresses, and Poultices

Powders

Salves, Ointments, and Creams

Syrups

Teas, Infusions, and Decoctions

Macerate

Steam Inhalants

Syrup

Tincture

Tonic Wine

Wash

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Abortifacient -

Adaptogen -

Alterative -

Analgesic -

Anodyne -

Antihelminic -

Antibiotic -

Antidote -

Antipyretic -

Antiseptic -

Antispasmodic -

Astringent -

Bitter Tonic -

Calmative -

Carminative -

Catarrh -

Cathartic -

Cholagogue -

Demulcent -

Diaphoretic -

Diuretic -

Emetic -

Emmenagogue -

Emolient -

Expectorant -

Febrifuge -

Flatulence -

Hemostatic -

Hepatic -

Laxative -

Nervine -

Pectoral -

Physic -

Purgative -

Rheumatism -

Rubefacient -

Sedative -

Sialogogue -

Simple -

Soporific -

Stimulant -

Styptic -

Sudorific -

Tonic -

Vermifuge -

Vesicant -