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Rectification: Re-distilling of an essential oil to rid it from an unwanted constituent.
Regulator: Regulates body functions.
Relaxant: Relieves anxiety and stress.
Renal: Pertaining to the kidneys.
Resins: A natural resinous secretion from trees.
Resinoides: An aromatic material made from natural resinous matter that has been solvent extracted – balsams, gum resins etc.
Resolvent: Dissolves boils and other similar skin eruptions.
Restorative: Restores health in the body.
Rhinitis: Inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes.
Rubifacient: Warms the body by increasing blood flow.
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Sciatica: Acute pain anywhere along the sciatic nerve. Most commonly felt down the back of the legs.
Sclerosis: Hardening of nerve tissues due abnormal increase of normal cells.
Seborrhoea: Excessive secretion of sebum.
Sedative: Calming and soothing to the body and the mind.
Sepsis: The presence of organisms in the blood.
Sialogogue: Induces the secretion of saliva.
Splenetic: Relating to the spleen.
Splenitic: Inflammation of the spleen.
Soporific: Induces sleep.
Stimulant: Increases adrenaline flow in the body.
Stomachic: Relieving to gastric complaints.
Strangury: Painful discharge of urine due to spasmodic muscular contractions of the urethra and bladder.
Styptic: Stops external bleeding.
Subcutaneous: Under the surface of the skin.
Sudorific: Increases perspiration.
Synergy: Agents working together harmoniously.
