carminatives - herbs that help relieve intestinal gas and indigestion, and are often antispasmodic

 
demulcents - herbs that provide a protective lubricating barrier in the digestive and urinary tracts for the passage of wastes, and to help relieve irritation of mucous membranes

diuretics - herbs that stimulate diuresis and water retention problems, and help eliminate excess waste and superfluous materials from the body

immunotonics - herbs that stimulate and support immune system functions

lymphatics - herbs that assist with lymph production and circulation

nervines & sedatives - herbs that suppress or moderate nervous tension and anxiety, or that moderate or suppress activity in higher brain centers

nutritives - herbs that naturally provide rich nutritional values

vulneraries - herbs that promote healing