Herb classifications, also referred to as medicinal properties are found in medicinal plants to aid in preventative and curative actions of various diseases. Beginning with letter M are the following definitions of the actions of these medicinal herbs.
Maturating herbs are used to bring to head boils, abscesses, carbuncles and such like by drawing out infested pus. These herbs are cayenne leaves, garlic, tea tree oil, turmeric, custard apple leaves, slippery elm, mugwort, lobelia, burdock root, frankincense, chickweed.
Mucilaginous herbs, also referred to as mucilant herbs are used to bring soothing and calming effect on mucous membranes that have become inflamed. These herbs are fenugreek, coltsfoot, mullein, echinacea, burdock, psyllium, Irish mosh, aloe Vera, kelp, slippery elm, marshmallows.