A substance that increases the body's resistance to physical, environmental, emotional or biologic stressors and promotes normal function.

Adaptogenic

A substance that improves the tone, histology and function of the adrenal glands (especially the cortex)

Adrenal tonic

A substance that relieves pain

Analgesic

A substance that counteracts or neutralises acidity in the gastrointestinal tract

Antacid

A substance that kills or assists in the expulsion of intestinal worms

Anthelmintic

A substance that tones down the allergic  response, often by stabilising mast cells.

Antiallergic

A substance that is bitter tasting and stimulates the upper gastrointestinal tract via the bitter-sensitive taste buds in the mouth, by direct interaction with gastrointestinal tissue or both (bitters have a promoting affect on all components of upper digestive function, namely stomach, liver and pancreas. In addition to appetite and digestion they improve general health and immune function)

Bitter tonic

(or as a Bitter)

A substance that increases the release of stored bile from the gallbladder.

Cholagogue

A substance that