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TISANES [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- licorice
1, record 1, English, licorice
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- liquorice 1, record 1, English, liquorice
correct
- licorice root 2, record 1, English, licorice%20root
correct
- liquorice-root 3, record 1, English, liquorice%2Droot
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rhizome of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, which has a gummy texture and a sweet rather astringent flavor, and which is the source of extracts used to mask unpleasant flavors (as of drugs) or to impart pleasing flavors (as to confections or tobacco). 4, record 1, English, - licorice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used as a flavoring for drugs, beverages, chewing gum, tobacco and candies. 5, record 1, English, - licorice
Record 1, Key term(s)
- liquorice root
- licorice-root
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- racine de réglisse
1, record 1, French, racine%20de%20r%C3%A9glisse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bois de réglisse 2, record 1, French, bois%20de%20r%C3%A9glisse
correct, masculine noun
- réglisse 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9glisse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rhizome(brun en dehors et jaune en dedans) d’une plante dicotylédone herbacée, vivace, employé comme édulcorant et, en thérapeutique, pour préparer des tisanes adoucissantes, pectorales, pour leur action laxative. 4, record 1, French, - racine%20de%20r%C3%A9glisse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- regaliz
1, record 1, Spanish, regaliz
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- raíz de regaliz 1, record 1, Spanish, ra%C3%ADz%20de%20regaliz
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rizoma de la planta llamada regaliz o orozuz. 2, record 1, Spanish, - regaliz
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- demulcent
1, record 2, English, demulcent
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- emollient 2, record 2, English, emollient
- emulgator 2, record 2, English, emulgator
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance (as tragacanth, acacia, or flaxseed) usually of a mucilaginous or oily character capable of soothing an inflamed or abraded mucous membrane or protecting it from irritation. 3, record 2, English, - demulcent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- émollient
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9mollient
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- adoucissant 2, record 2, French, adoucissant
correct, masculine noun
- agent adoucisseur 3, record 2, French, agent%20adoucisseur
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remède qui calme les irritations. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9mollient
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les émollients peuvent être appliqués par voie externe(par cataplasmes, compresses, irrigations) ou par voie interne(par lavements, gargarismes, tisanes.) 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9mollient
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- demulcente
1, record 2, Spanish, demulcente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- demulciente 2, record 2, Spanish, demulciente
correct, masculine noun
- emoliente 1, record 2, Spanish, emoliente
masculine noun
- demulgente 3, record 2, Spanish, demulgente
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se aplica a lo que sirve para mitigar la irritación, o ablandar o deshinchar las partes inflamadas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - demulcente
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dietetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fasting diet
1, record 3, English, fasting%20diet
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of short-term diet plan that usually consists solely of beverages, like water, juice, or tea. 2, record 3, English, - fasting%20diet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The fasting diet is one of the oldest diets known to man and is also extremely popular with those who intend to lose weight by cleansing the body of its toxins and waste products. 3, record 3, English, - fasting%20diet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Diététique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- régime de jeûne complet
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9gime%20de%20je%C3%BBne%20complet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe du régime de jeûne complet consiste à arrêter toute alimentation durant une période déterminée à l'exception des apports hydriques sous forme d’eau, de thé ou de tisanes. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20de%20je%C3%BBne%20complet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-02-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Beverages
- Dietetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- herbal remedies and teas 1, record 4, English, herbal%20remedies%20and%20teas
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Natural Health Products: A New Vision (Report of the Standing Committee on Health, November 4, 1998). 1, record 4, English, - herbal%20remedies%20and%20teas
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Diététique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- remèdes à base d’herbes et tisanes
1, record 4, French, rem%C3%A8des%20%C3%A0%20base%20d%26rsquo%3Bherbes%20et%20tisanes
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Les produits de santé naturels : Une nouvelle vision (rapport du Comité permanent de la santé, le 4 novembre 1998). 1, record 4, French, - rem%C3%A8des%20%C3%A0%20base%20d%26rsquo%3Bherbes%20et%20tisanes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-01-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Food Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Herbal Teas 1, record 5, English, Herbal%20Teas
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Les tisanes 1, record 5, French, Les%20tisanes
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(publication). 1, record 5, French, - Les%20tisanes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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