The Body

Ear, Nose and Throat and Eyes

Errhine Produces sneezing.
Mouthwash Treats problems such as mouth ulcers.
Mydriatic Dilates the pupils of the eyes.
Odontalgic Treats toothache (temporary measure only) and other problems of the teeth and gums. 
Ophthalmic Treats eye complaints.
Sialagogue Stimulates the secretion of saliva.
Sternutatory Promotes sneezing and nasal discharges

Chest and Lung

Antiasthmatic Treats asthma.
Antitussive Prevents or relieves coughing.
Decongestant Removes phlegm and mucous, especially from the respiratory system
Demulcent Soothes, lubricates and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucous membranes
Expectorant Clears phlegm from the chest by inducing coughing
Pectoral Relieves respiratory diseases, a remedy for chest diseases

Heart and Blood

Anticholesterolemic Prevents the build up of cholesterol
Anticoagulant Removes blood clots
Blood purifier Purifies the blood. 
Cardiac Used in the treatment of heart problems.
Cardiotonic A tonic for the heart.
Haemolytic Breaks down red blood corpuscles to separate haemoglobin.
Hypoglycaemic Reduces the levels of sugar in the blood.
Hypotensive Reduces blood pressure and is used in the treatment of high blood pressure
Vasoconstrictor Narrows the blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure.
Vasodilator Widens the blood vessels, thereby reducing blood pressure. 

Liver, Kidneys, and other internal parts

Antibilious Corrects the secretions of bile.
Cholagogue Increases the flow of bile and its discharge from the body.
Diuretic Acts on the kidneys, promoting the flow of urine.
Haemostatic Controls internal bleeding.
Hepatic Acts on the liver.                                                                                                                                     Lithontripic Removes stones from the kidney and bladder.

Stomach

Antacid Counters excess acidity in the stomach.
Antiemetic Prevents vomiting.
Digestive Aids digestion.
Emetic Induces vomiting.
Stomachic Aids and improves the action of the stomach.

Bowles and Bladder

Antihaemorrhoidal Treats haemorrhoids (piles).
Aperient A mild laxative.
Carminative Reduces flatulence and expels gas from the intestines.
Cathartic A strong laxative but less violent than a purgative.
Hydrogogue A purgative that causes an abundant watery discharge.
Laxative Stimulates bowel movements in a fairly gentle manner.
Purgative A drastic laxative causing a cleansing or watery evacuation of the bowels, usually with a griping pain.

Nerves and Muscles

Antispasmodic Relaxes muscular spasms and cramps, calming nervous irritation.
Nervine Stimulates and calms the nerves.

Bones

Antiarthritic Treats arthritis.
Antiinflammatory Reduces inflammation of joints and from other injuries.
Antirheumatic Treats rheumatism.

Skin, Hands and Feet

Acrid Causes heat and irritation when applied to the skin.
Antidermatosic Prevents or cures skin complaints.
Antipruritic Treats itching of the skin.
Foot care Treatment of various foot problems.
Vesicant A blistering agent.

Sex and Repoduction

Abortifacient Causes an abortion.
Anaphrodisiac Reduces sexual desire.
Aphrodisiac Increases the sexual appetite.

Birthing aid Used in facilitating birth, but not just to cause uterine contractions.

Contraceptive Prevents fertilization occurring in females.
Emmenagogue Promotes or increases the menstrual flow. In early stages of pregnancy it can induce an abortion.
Galactofuge Stops or reduces the flow of milk in nursing mothers.
Galactogogue Promotes the flow of milk in nursing mothers. 

Infertility Used in treating problems of human fertility.

Oxytoxic Hastens parturition and stimulates uterine contractions.

Aliments

Treatment of Wounds and Bruises

Antiecchymotic Prevents or treats bruising.
Antiseptic Preventing sepsis, decay or putrefaction, it destroys or arrests the growth of micro-organisms.
Detergent A cleansing agent, used on wounds etc. It removes dead and diseased matter.
Disinfectant Used for cleaning wounds.
Plaster Used in the treatment of broken bones.
Poultice A moist, usually warm or hot, mass of plant material applied to the skin in the treatment of burns etc.
Salve Soothes and heals damaged skin.
Styptic An astringent that stops bleeding by contracting the blood vessels. 
Vulnerary Promotes the healing of wounds.

Pain Relief

Anaesthetic Numbs the feeling in a local or general area of the body.
Analgesic Relieves pain.
Anodyne Relieves pain, it is milder than an analgesic.
Lenitive Soothing, palliative.
Narcotic Relieves pain, induces drowsiness and gives a sense of well-being. 

Fevers

Antipyretic Treats fevers.

Febrifuge Reduces fevers.

Infectious Diseases

Antiperiodic Counteracts recurring illnesses such as malaria.
Antiscrophulatic Counteracts scrofula. (Tubercolosis, especially of the lymph glands)

Bites and stings

Antidote Counters poisoning.
Stings Used in the treatment of stings and insect bites.

Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Parasites

Anthelmintic Expels parasites from the gut.
Antibacterial Kills bacteria.
Antibiotic An agent that inhibits or destroys a living organism. It usually refers to bacteria or other micro-organisms and is probably synonymous with Antibacterial
Antifungal An agent that inhibits or destroys fungi. Used in the treatment of various fungal problems such as candida. 
Antiviral Treats virus diseases
Parasiticide Treats external parasites such as ringworm.

Vermifuge Expels and kills internal parasites.
Warts Used in the treatment of warts, corns etc. 

Cancer

Antitumor Preventing, or effective against tumors, it is used in the treatment of cancer.
Cytostatic Slows or controls the growth of tumours
Cytotoxic Destroys body cells. Used in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, where it is targeted against the cancer cells.
Resolvent Breaks down tumours.

General Well Being

Antiscorbutic A plant rich in vitamin C that is used to counteract scurvy.
Balsamic A healing and soothing agent.
Nutritive A food for convalescents to help restore strength.
Tonic Improves general health. Slower acting than a stimulant, it brings steady improvement.

Whole Body

Adaptogen Helps the body rise to normal stress situations, thus preventing the many chronic degenerative diseases.
Deobstruent Clears obstructions from the natural ducts of the body.
Depurative Eliminates toxins and purifies the system, especially the blood.

Other medicinal uses

Antidandruff Treats dandruff.
Antihydrotic Reduces perspiration.
Antiphlogistic Reduces inflammation.
Antivinous Treats addiction to alcohol
Appetizer Improves the appetite
Aromatic Having an agreeable odour and stimulant qualities. 
Astringent Produces contraction in living tissue, reducing the flow of secretions and discharges of blood, mucus, diarrhoea etc. 
Bitter Increases the appetite and stimulates digestion by acting on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Also increases the flow of bile, stimulates repair of the gut wall lining and regulates the secretion of insulin and glucogen.
Deodorant Masks smells. 
Diaphoretic Induces perspiration. 
Emollient Softens the skin, causing warmth and moisture.
Enuresis Treats bed wetting.
Hallucinogenic Causes the mind to hallucinate, induces sleep.
Irritant Causes irritation or abnormal sensitivity in living tissue.
Refrigerant Cools the body.
Restorative Restores consciousness or normal physiological activity.
Rubefacient A counter-irritant and external stimulant, it produces inflammation and redness of the skin.
Sedative Gently calms, reducing nervousness, distress and irritation. 
Stimulant Excites or quickens activity of the physiological processes. Faster acting than a tonic but differing from a narcotic in that it does not give a false sense of well-being. 
Antiaphonic Restores the voice.
Antihalitosis Treats bad breath