the fungus responsible for monilial infections, such as thrush, vaginitis, and sometimes systemic infection
CARDIAC :
heart tonic, or restorative
CARMINATIVE :
relieves intestinal gas pain and distension; promotes peristalsis
CARBUNCLE :
painful infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues with production and discharge of pus and dead tissue, similar to a boil (faruncle) but more severe and with a multiple sinus formation; usually cause by Staphlococcus aureus
CATAPLASM :
another name for poultice
CATARRH :
inflammation of a mucous membrane, especially of the nose and throat, with a discharge
CATHARTIC :
a strong laxative which causes rapid evacuation
CELL PROLIFERATOR :
enhances the formation of new tissue to speed the healing process
CHOLAGOGUE :
stimulates bile flow from the gall bladder and bile ducts into the duodenum
CHRONIC :
designating a disease showing little change or of slow progression; opposite of acute
CIMCIFUGA :
means 'to drive away bugs, neutralizes rattlesnake bites, scorpion stings'
COLIC :
spasmodic pain effecting smooth muscle, such as the intestines, gall bladder, or urinary tract
COLITIS :
inflammation of the colon
CONDIMENT :
improves the flavor of food
CONVALESCENCE :
the period of recovery after the termination of a disease or an operation
COUNTERIRRITANT :
causing irritation in one part to relieve pain in another part
CYST :
an abnormal lump or swelling, filled with fluid or semi-solid cheesy material, in any body organ or tissue
CYSTITIS :
inflammation of the inner lining of the bladder. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection