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Alterative A medicinal substance that acts gradually to nourish and improve the system. Mentioned in: Echinacea alterative, n a class of herbs with several different but related functions. In the 19th century, alteratives were understood as blood purifiers. Alteratives are currently used to promote lymphatic flow and to stimulate the detoxifying functions of the liver. alterative a medicine given to a horse with the objective of improving its general condition without purging it. Called also tonic. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Despite the concern from officials to spare houses, some residents prefer that Caltrans take them instead of coming up with well-intended alteratives that could leave them with their homes but also with a bustling freeway shooting across their property. Washington, the report said, evaluated grass field burning alternatives, determined alteratives were available at a reasonable cost and adopted a general ban on the practice. Alteratives work in subtle ways, perhaps including stimulation of the liver, kidneys, or sweat glands, but most directly they work on the lymph system. |
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