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Acacia |
Acacia senegal |
Gum Arabic |
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resin :
Egyptian :
Herbalists use acacia gum to bind pills and lozenges and to stabilize emulsions ...
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Acai Berry |
Euterpe oleracea |
Acai Berry, jussara, Açaí |
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The juice and berries of acai are an important food source for the indigenous populations of Brazil. ...
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Agaricus blazei mushroom |
Agaricus blazei |
Himematsutake, (Japan) Cogumelo do Sol (Brazil) |
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Brazil, Japan :
popular medicinal and culinary mushrooms with a delicious almond extract flavor and meaty texture. ...
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Agrimony |
Agrimonia eupatoria L. |
Liverwort, cockleburr, sticklewort |
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It is a member of the rose family, and like all its relatives is highly astringent. Used as a medieval wound herb ...
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Ajwain Seed |
Trachyspermum ammi |
Ajwan, Ajwon |
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The high concentration of essential oils in ajwain seeds, primarily thymol, give them an aroma and flavor resembling thyme, with a stronger bite ...
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Alfalfa |
Medicago sativa L. |
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dried leaves, stems, unopened flowers, sprouts :
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The cut and sifted form of this herb is a popular tea having a very soft, delicate flavor that melds very nicely with mint. ...
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All-Heal |
Prunella vulgris L. |
Prunella. All-Heal. Hook-Heal. |
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whole herb :
Europe, N. America :
Culpepper, explaining the name 'Self-Heal' whereby when you are hurt, you may heal yourself, as the bruised, fresh leaves ...
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AllSpice |
Pimenta officinalis |
Pimento,Jamaica Pepper |
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Ripe and unripe fruits, essential oil extracted from leaves :
West Indian Islands :
familiarly called Allspice because it tastes like a combination of cloves, juniper berries, cinnamon and pepper ...
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Almond |
Prunus dulcis |
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Almond kernal, expressed oil :
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Sweet Almond oil is a favorite in aromatherapy carrier oils and skin care oils for it's ability to soften and condition the skin. ...
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Aloe |
Aloe vera |
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Juice of the inner leaf :
Greek :
The leaf juices of the aloe plant have important medicinal uses, making aloe one of the most respected medicinal plants found in many gels, creams and ...
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Andiroba |
Carapa guianensis |
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Oil extracted from the nut, bark and leaves :
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Andiroba oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and is an anti-inflammatory due to the presence of compounds known as limonoids. ...
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Andrographis |
Andrographis paniculata |
Creat, chuan xin lian, Kan jang, Kalmegha |
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leaves and roots :
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Andrographis paniculata is an herb native to the Indian subcontinent and is used in Ayurveda,the ancient (before 2500 b.c.) I ...
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Angelica |
Angelica archagelica |
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Its virtues are praised by old writers,as well as the folk-lore of all North European countries. The fruit, leaf, and root of angelica stimulate dige ...
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Anise |
Pimpinella anisum |
Aniseed |
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seeds :
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Anise's phytochemicals, including creosol and alpapinene, are apparent and well-established in preparations to break up congestion, ease coughing, an ...
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Annatto |
Bixa orellana |
achiote, lipstick tree |
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Seeds :
Mayan :
Annattto is widely used in Caribbean and Latin cusines. Recado rojo or achiote paste is a popular blend of spices from Yucatán region of So ...
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Apple |
Malus domestica |
Apple cider vinegar, wine vinegar |
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In addition to the fruit of the apple tree, its bark, flowers, and leaves all have healthy properties ...
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Apricot |
Prunus armeniaca |
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. Like those of the peach, apricot kernels contain constituents similar to those of the bitter almond ...
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Arjuna |
Terminalia arjuna |
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Arjuna is among the most frequently prescribed herbs for cardiovascular health in ayurvedic medicine ...
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Arnica |
Arnica montana |
leopard's bane,mountain tobacco |
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One of the best known herbal sports medicines, arnica has dramatic results if used immediately after an injury. ...
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Artichoke, Globe |
Cynara scolymus |
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The artichoke is a common vegetable that also had traditional uses in herbal medicine ...
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Asafoetida |
Ferula asafoetida |
devil's dung, food of the gods, hing, narthex |
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Resin from roots :
Ayurveda :
According to ayurvedic medicine, asafoetida is a valuable spice and remedy for nervous disorders, colic, bowel spasms, and for spasmodic coughing. ...
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Ashwagandha |
Withania sonmiferum |
Ashwaganda |
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root :
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It is often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because,like ginseng, ashwaganda is revered as a non-specific tonic, an adaptogen that is used alo ...
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Asparagus |
Asparagus officinalis |
Satavari |
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rhizome :
Ayurveda :
There is a recipe for cooking asparagus in the oldest surviving book of recipes, Apicius's 3rd century CE De re coquinaria ...
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Astragalus |
Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus |
Huang qi , yellow leader |
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China :
Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interfer ...
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Out of the thousands of medicinal herbs, these are the herbs that people search for information on most frequently. Much of the time popularity translates into usefulness, but not always. There are some real herbal gems that don't generate so much "buzz", and wildly popluar herbs that are not always the most benefical in their class. Use the alphabetic listing above to find a particular herb.
