GLOSSARY

The Oils and Plants Aromatherapy Glossary gives definitions of Aromatherapy and Herbal Terms.

Here are the results for the letter h


Haematoma
Bruising - a localized swelling filled with blood

Haematuria
Blood in the urine

Haemostatic
Retarding or stopping the flow of blood within the blood vessels

Hepatic
Stimulates and aids function of liver and gall bladder.

Hepatotoxicity
Having a harmful or toxic effect on the liver.

Herbaceous
Leaf-like in texture and color ; pertaining to an herb

Hydrating
To supply water in order to restore or maintain fluid balance

Hydration
adding water

Hypertensive
Causing an increase in blood pressure

Hypervolaemia
An abnormal increase in blood volume

Hypoglycaemiant
Lowers blood sugar levels.

Hypotensive
Causing a reduction in blood pressure

Hypothalamus
The part of the brain that lies below the thalamus, forming the major portion of the ventral region of the diencephalon and functioning to regulate bodily temperature, certain metabolic processes, and other autonomic activities.

Hypotrophy
ageing

Hypoxaemia
Blood oxygen deficiency

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