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Having a corrosive or burning effect. Burning in taste or on the skin. An escharotic or corrosive agent. Called also cauterant. A substance that burns tissue or causes corrosion. A chemical substance that destroys tissues that it touches. Agent that produces a bum or destroys tissue by chemical action (e.g., silver nitrate). Any strongly corrosive…

Is a substance which accelerates defecation. Substance that eases griping and expels gas. An active purgative, producing bowel movements and evacuation of the bowels. A laxative or other agent used to purify the bowels. A powerful purgative or laxative , causing severe evacuation, with or without pain. Agent that purges the body, usually the intestine,…

Hormones that are released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. A group of biogenic amines derived from the amino acid tyrosine that includes the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, which exert an important influence on peripheral nervous system and central nervous system (CNS) activity. A hormone that is a neurotransmitter, released under conditions…

Are polyphenolic antioxidant plant metabolites. They belong to the family of flavonoids; tea is a rich source of catechins. Flavonoid phytochemical compounds that are primarily found in green tea. Also known as flavonols; the primary polyphenols found in green tea.  

Inflammation of the mucous membranes especially of the nose and throat. A condition of the mucous membranes characterised by inflammation and mucous. Excessive secretion from an inflamed mucous membrane, especially of the air passages of the throat and head. Inflammation of mucous membranes. Simple inflammation of the mucous membrane in the respiratory tract. Any inflammation…

Formation of cataracts.  

A medicated poultice or plaster. A soft moist mass, often warm and medicated, that is spread over the skin to treat an inflamed, aching or painful area, to improve the circulation.  

Degenerative reversion of cells or tissue to a less differentiated form.    

Menstruation. The monthly menstrual cycle experienced by women, also known as the menses.  

Indefinitely prolonged maintenance of a fixed body posture; seen in severe cases of catatonic schizophrenia. A generalized condition of diminished responsiveness shown by trancelike states, posturing, or maintenance of physical attitudes for a prolonged period. May occur in either organic diseases or psychological disorders, as well as under hypnosis. A condition in which the muscles…