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Naturalized
A plant that is not native, but has been introduced and has adapted to the region.

Naturant
Any substance that is a good “drawing” medium.

For example, it can bring boils to a head, creating a natural apex through which putrative matter can be expelled.

Naturopathy
The practice of treating disease without surgery or synthetic drugs.

Nectary
The organ of a plant that secretes nectar.




Nervine
Any substance that affects the nervous system either by stimulating it or through sedation.

Nervines can be subdivided into three groups:

  • a) nervine tonics strengthen and restore the nervous system;
  • b) nervine relaxants ease anxiety and tension by soothing both the body and the mind;
  • c) nervine stimulants directly stimulate nerve activity.

    Some seem to work better with women while others work best in men.

    Neuralgia
    Pain in and originating along nerve fibers.

    Non-vascular Plant
    Plants lack a vascular system, which is a specialised system of tissues to carry water and dissolved food substances throughout the plant body.



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