Herbal Remedies Vocabulary

noun a strong vessel, typically made of ceramic or stone, used for mixing and holding substances such as cement or medicine

verb to bind or plaster with mortar

• The mason carefully applied the mortar between each brick to ensure a strong bond.
• I need to pick up some mortar from the store before we can finish the patio.
• I can't believe he tried to fix the wall with that cheap mortar, it's already falling apart.
• Their friendship acted as the mortar that held the group together through tough times.

noun a European plant of the mint family, with small lilac flowers and leaves that yield an aromatic oil.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the pennyroyal plant.

• Pennyroyal is a herbaceous plant that is often used in traditional medicine.
• I heard that pennyroyal tea is good for digestion.
• I found some pennyroyal growing wild in the backyard.
• The scent of pennyroyal always brings back memories of my grandmother's garden.

noun a genus of tropical trees or shrubs in the mallow family, native to Southeast Asia and Australia

• The abroma plant is native to tropical regions and is known for its large, heart-shaped leaves.
• I heard that abroma plants are really easy to take care of and make a great addition to any indoor garden.
• Check out that abroma plant over there, it's so cool!
• The abroma plant symbolizes resilience and growth in the face of adversity.

noun a type of plant with medicinal properties often used to treat abscesses

• Abscessroot is a medicinal herb known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
• I heard that abscessroot can help with reducing swelling and pain.
• Yo, try some abscessroot for that nasty inflammation.
• Just like abscessroot can heal physical wounds, time can heal emotional wounds.

noun Acalypha is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, commonly known as copperleaf or three-seeded mercury.

• The acalypha plant is known for its vibrant red and green leaves.
• I love how colorful the acalypha plant is in my garden.
• Check out the cool acalypha plant I just got for my room!
• Her personality is like an acalypha plant, bright and full of life.

noun African tea tree

• The African tea tree, also known as the rooibos plant, is native to South Africa.
• I love brewing African tea tree leaves for a relaxing cup of tea.
• Have you tried that new African tea tree blend? It's so refreshing!
• The African tea tree symbolizes strength and resilience in the face of adversity.