Category: L

Swelling caused by lymph fluid accumulating in the tissue. Accumulation of lymph in tissues, leading to swelling; it occurs most often in the legs. It can be congenital or result from lymph vessel obstruction from tumor or inflammation. An accumulation of lymph in the tissue, producing swelling. It may be due to a congenital abnormality…

A medication used to treat high blood pressure. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor; antihypertensive. One of a class of drugs that block the formation of angiotensin, leading to vasodilation. Sold under the trade names Prinivil and Zestril, it is used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. Adverse effects include dizziness, headache, fatigue, and…

A liquid commonly found in essential oils such as lavender.  

A local anesthetic that works by stopping nerves from sending pain signals. US a drug used as a local anaesthetic. Local anesthetic agent used topically on the skin and mucous membranes and parenterally to treat cardiac arrhythmia. Adverse effects from systemic use include cardiac arrest and central nervous system disturbances; from topical use, hypersensitivity reactions.…

Soothing to the eye.  

That which aids in reducing corpulence.  

Light, easy to digest.  

Emission of light from a living organism. Production of light without the production of heat; light not due to incandescence or thermal sources; occurs at low temperatures. The emission of light by a material following excitation by some stimulus. Production of light without production of heat. The phenomenon of radiation or light emission from a…

An agent that breaks down fats. Related to, indicative of, or resulting in the breakdown or splitting of fat.  

An agent that can cause partial or total loss of skin pigmentation, often occurring in patches. Also called vitiligo.