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Acacia
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Acacia senegal |
Gum Arabic, Cassie flower, Catechu, Egyptian thorn |
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Shrub :
Herbalists use acacia gum to bind pills and lozenges and to stabilize emulsions. It is also used in aromatherapy for applying essential oils...
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Acai Berry
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Euterpe oleracea |
Acai Berry, jussara, Açaí |
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Palm Tree :
Freeze dried Acai is used to make healthy smoothies, and juices, often mixed with blueberries, raspberries and other antioxidant fruits....
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Acorus root
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Acorus calamus |
Calamus,Sweet Sledge. Sweet Myrtle, Sweet Flag |
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Alcorus calamus, know commonly as Sweet flag, or calamus has been in use worldwide in Asian European and Native American herbal traditions since the times of ancient Greece...
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Agaricus blazei mushroom
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Agaricus blazei |
Himematsutake, (Japan) Cogumelo do Sol (Brazil) |
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Agaricus blazei is one of the most popular medicinal and culinary mushrooms with a delicious almond extract flavor and meaty texture. ...
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Agave syrup
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Agave tequilana, spp |
Agave nectar, Agave syrup |
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Cactus :
Agave is favored as a sweetener to replace honey by vegans and is used in many natural and organic food products as a sweetener....
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Agrimony
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Agrimonia eupatoria L. |
Liverwort, cockleburr, sticklewort |
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Herbaceous Perennial :
This most famous of the medieval wound herbs is a member of the rose family and like all it's more glamorous relatives is highly astringent. Agrimony is mild enough to use for children and strong enough stop bleeding from cuts and heavy menstruation. Agri...
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Ajwain Seed
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Trachyspermum ammi |
Ajwan, Ajwon |
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herbaceous annual :
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
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Medicago sativa L. |
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Alfalfa is not recommended as primary treatment for any condition, alfalfa is a tonic herb, one that supports health by nourishing the body. Alfalfa is of special interest to women because of its estrogenic activity....
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All-Heal
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Prunella vulgaris L. |
Prunella. All-Heal. Hook-Heal. |
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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
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Pimenta officinalis |
Pimento, Jamaica Pepper |
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Tropical Tree :
Allspice tastes like a combination of cloves, juniper berries, cinnamon and pepper. Adding allspice to herbal teas, as well as foods aids in digestion. ...
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Almond Oil
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Prunus dulcis |
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Almond oil is used in skin care and aromatherapy as a carrier oil. Raw almonds are used in facial scrubs, and to make almond flour and almond butter...
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Aloe Vera Gel
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Aloe vera |
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Tender Perennial succulent :
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 lotions....
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Amalaki, amla
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Phyllanthus emblica |
Indian gooseberry, aamla, amalika |
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deciduous tree :
Amalaki is one of three fruits used in the Ayurvedic herbal formula called triphala ...
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American Ginseng
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Panax quinquefolius |
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Herbaceous perennial :
In Chinese traditions, American ginseng is considered to be more yin, helping to reduce the heat of the respiratory and digestive systems...
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Andiroba Oil
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Carapa guianensis |
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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
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Andrographis paniculata |
Creat, chuan xin lian, Kan jang, Kalmegha |
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small annual shrub :
Andrographis paniculata is an herb native to the Indian subcontinent and is used in Ayurveda,the ancient (before 2500 b.c.) Indian system of health care and longevity. ...
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Angelica root
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Angelica archangelica |
Choraka |
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Biennial/Tender Perennial herb :
Angelica is a good herb to add to treatments for colds, congestion, and fevers. Angelica root is warming and stimulating to the lungs, helping to ease chest congestion...
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Anise Seed
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Pimpinella anisum |
Aniseed |
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Annual :
Sweet and very aromatic, anise is commonly used to break up congestion, ease coughing and relieve gas and indigestion....
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Annatto Seed
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Bixa orellana |
achiote, lipstick tree |
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Tree :
Annatto is widely used in Caribbean and Latin cuisines. Recado rojo or achiote paste is a popular blend of spices from Yucatán region of Southern Mexico...
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Apple
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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. Apples contain malic and tartaric acids, and salts of potassium, sodium, magnesium, and iron. Regular consumption can even lower cholesterol and help ...
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Apricot Oil
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Prunus armeniaca |
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Apricot oil is rich in vitamins and fatty acids such as GLA. Apricot oil makes an excellent choice for moisturizing devitalized, wrinkled skin without leaving an oily feel....
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Argan Oil
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Argania spinosa |
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Evergreen Tree :
Argan oil softens and
soothes, decreasing wrinkles and stretch marks. Argan oil is rich in vitamin
E and fatty acids, as well...
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Argemone - Prickly Poppy
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Argemone mexicana |
Mexican Poppy, bluestem |
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Annual Herb :
Like other members of the poppy family, the prickly poppy has a long history as a traditional medicine....
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Arjuna
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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 flower oil
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Arnica montana |
leopard's bane,mountain tobacco |
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Perennial Herb :
One of the best known herbal sports medicines, arnica has dramatic results if used immediately after an injury....
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Arrowroot powder
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Maranta arundinacea |
Obedience plant |
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perennial herb :
Arrowroot is considered a nutritious and easily digested food starch for infants and elderly patients with bowel complaints. ...
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Artichoke, Globe
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Cynara scolymus |
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Perennial thistle :
The artichoke is a common vegetable that also had traditional uses in herbal medicine.
A tea made from the leaves
of the artichoke plant is a traditional tonic for the liver and gallbladder. The diuretic properties of the artichoke are useful
in ki...
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Asafoetida root
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Ferula asafoetida |
devil's dung, food of the gods, hing, narthex |
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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 root
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Withania somnifera |
Ashwaganda, Ajagandha, Indian ginseng, Winter cherry |
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Hardy annual/Tender perennial :
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 alone or as an ingredient in compounds designed to target a variety of conditions....
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Asparagus
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Asparagus spp |
Satavari |
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Flowering Perennial :
There are over 300 species in the asparagus family, many are used medicinally, grown as ornaments or eaten as vegetables, the most well-known species, Asparagus officinalis, commonly referred to as just asparagus....
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Astragalus root
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astragalus membranaceus |
Huang qi , yellow leader |
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herbaceous perennial :
Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart. ...
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Avocado
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Persea americana |
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Subtropical tree :
Avocados are a favorite food because of the high fat content that gives them
such a creamy, luscious flavor. This puts some dieters off, however, most of
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fat is monounsaturated fat,...
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