ANALGESIC: a remedy that relieves pain, colloquially known as a painkiller. ANAPHYLAXIS: a severe and rapid multi-system allergic reaction. ANTIBIOTIC: destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms. ANTIMICROBIAL: destroys microorganisms.
ANTIOXIDANTS: ingredients used as dietary supplements for healthy purposes to prevent cancer or heart disease by reducing oxidation. ANTISEPTIC: prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria, fungi, viruses on the external surface of the body.
ANXIETY: a complex combination of emotions that includes fear and worry. AMPELOTHERAPY: a system of natural rejuvenating treatment with grapes. ASTRIGENT: precipitates proteins from the surface of cel s or mucous membranes.
BACTERICIDAL: disinfectants killing bacteria.
BOREDOM: a state of mind in which one interprets the environment as dull and not stimulating.
CONCOCTION: to prepare or make by combining ingredients, usually medicinal herbs.
DECOCTION: an extract of the essence of herbs obtained by simmering the herbs in water for 30 minutes to one hour until the volume has been recduced by one-third.
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DECOMPOSITION: biological process through which organic material is reduced.
DIGESTION: the process of metabolism whereby a biological entity processes a substance in order to convert the substance into nutrients. DISTRESS: stress caused by adverse events; acute physical or mental suffering. DIURETIC: a medicine or substance that increases urine flow. ESSENTIAL OIL: volatile oil extracted from plants, containing a mixture of active constituents, highly aromatic.
EXPECTORANT: encourages the removal of phlegm from the respiratory tract. FASTING: the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food including some drinks, for a period of time.
FATIGUE: weariness from bodily or mental exertion. Chronic fatigue syndrome—a central nervous system disease. FEBRIFUGE: reduces fever.
GRECHIKHA: the Russian word for buckwheat. HAPPINESS: an emotional or affective state that feels good or pleasing. HOMESICKNESS: a feeling of longing for familiar surroundings. HYPERTENSION: high blood pressure.
HYPOTENSION: low blood pressure.
IMMUNE SYSTEM: protects the body from infection.
INFLAMMATION: the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation.
INFUSION: a method of preparing a natural medicinal drink in which 1-2
teaspoons of dried herbs or 1-4 teaspoons of fresh flowers or berries are placed in boiling water to steep for 7-10 minutes.
INTESTINE: the lower part of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus. KASHA: a porridge made with wheat, rice, buckwheat, oats, mil et. One of the oldest meals in Eastern European cuisine, “the original mother of bread.”
KISSEL: the Russian word for a kind of starchy jelly. MEDITATION: a variety of contempletive practices with different goals for personal development, to achieve eternal peace and to be healthier. METABOLISM: the biochemical modification of chemical compounds in living organisms and cells.
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NASTOYKA: the russian word for a specially prepared liquor or infusion. NEPHRITIS: inflammation of the kidney.
OTITIS: a general term for inflammation or infection of the ear. OXYGEN: the second most common element on Earth.
PHLEGM: the sticky liquid secreted by the mucous membranes. PHYTONCIDES: antimicrobial allelochemic volatile organic compounds derived from plants.
PHYSICAL THERAPY (PHYSIOTHERAPY): a system of prevention, promotion, treatment and rehabilitation, helping people to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan.
PHYTOTHERAPY (HERBALISM, HERBAL MEDICINE): a folk and traditional medicinal practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. PREVENTION: any activity that avoids the development of a disease. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE: a part of medicine engaged with preventing disease rather than curing it.
REGENERATION: the ability to recreate lost or damaged tissues, organs and limbs.
REJUVENATION: to restore to youthful vigor.
RESPIRATORY: a system of humans and other mammals comprising the lungs and other organs involved in breathing.
SENSITIVITY: rapid perception with the senses, reacting to small changes, degree of susceptibility to stimulation.
STRESS: the sum of physical and mental responses to an unacceptable imparity between real or imagined personal experience and personal expectations. TANNINS: astringent, bitter-tasting plant polyphenols (a group of chemical substances found in plants) that bind and precipitate proteins. TINCTURE: a solution made by steeping the dried or fresh herbs in a mixture of alcohol and water.
TONIC: nourishing, restoring, and supporting for the whole body. TOXIN: a poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms. YOGA: means Union in Sanskrit, a system of ancient spiritual practices that originated in India and remains a vibrant tradition as the means of enlightenment of life.
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