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Galangal Root
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Alpinia officinarum |
Galanga, lesser galangal, Blue ginger, Chinese ginger |
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Tropical perennial :
Galangal is a sub tropical Asian member of the Ginger family. Herbalists consider the galangal root antispasmodic and antibacterial, and recommend its use in cases of dyspepsia (upset stomach or indigestion) and l...
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Garcinia Fruit
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Garcinia cambogia |
Brindleberry, Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), Gambooge |
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Tropical tree :
Both Garcinia cambogia and the extracted acid HCA are widely used in weight control formulas. HCA inhibits the formation of fatty acids and therefore less fat is available to the cells to be stored by the body....
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Garlic
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Allium sativum |
Poor Man's Treacle, Bawang, Bauang |
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Monocot Perennial :
Readily available and inexpensive garlic may be the first line of defense in treating high blood pressure, and dealing with common skin and fungal infections....
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Gentian
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Gentiana lutea |
wild gentian ,yellow gentian |
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Herbaceous Perennial :
Gentian root is the bitter used to make the famous Swedish Bitters tonic. Bitter herbs increase gastric secretions and promote digestion....
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Geranium
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Pelargonium graveolens |
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Rose-scented pelargonium oil is commonly know as geranium oil in aromatherapy. Pelargoniums were used in South Africa as a traditional medicine for healing cold sores, sore throats and infections...
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Ginger Root
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Zingiber officinale |
Luyang Dilaw |
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Perennial Monocot reed :
Ginger combines well with many herbs, improving taste and potency. Ginger speeds up the delivery of healthy plant chemicals into the bloodstream while adding a spicy, hot zest to your favorite dishes....
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Ginkgo biloba
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Ginkgo biloba L. |
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Tree :
Allergies and asthma improve with ginkgo. The leaves contains anti-inflammatory chemicals and natural antihistamines...
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Ginseng root
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Panax ginseng |
Ren-shen, X-yang-shen, Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng |
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Herbaceous perennial :
Ginseng is one the best known and widely prescribed herbs in Chinese medicine as a general adaptogenic and restorative tonic. ...
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Ginseng, American
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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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Ginseng, Siberian
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Eleutherococcus senticosus |
Eleuthero ginseng, Ci-wu-jia, Wu Jia Shen Jing |
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Siberian ginseng has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years, to increase energy and vitality...
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Goat's Rue
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Galega officinalis |
French lilac, Italian fitch |
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Perennial Herb :
The medicinal use of Goats rue to treat diabetes, used since the middle ages, has been vindicated by modern science....
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Goji Berries
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Lycium barbarum |
Lycii berry, Boxberry, Boxthorn, Wolfberry |
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deciduous woody shrub :
Goji berries are high in the ranks of superfruits, valued for their nutritive and antioxidant properties....
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Goldenrod
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Solidago virgaurea |
Woundwort, Aaron's rod, golden rod |
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Perennial flowering plant :
This common wildflower is a traditional kidney tonic. Goldenrod's
primary aspects are as an anti-inflammatory urinary tract antiseptic, and a treatment
for upper respiratory catarrh....
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Goldenseal
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Hydrastis canadensis |
Yellow Root |
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Perennial herb :
Goldenseal is a folk medicine staple widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a contact disinfectant. The root contains berberine and hydrastine...
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Gotu Kola
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Centella asiatica (L.) |
Indian Pennywort, Brahmi |
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Gotu kola is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and TCM to rejuvenate both mind and body. Clinical experiments have shown that the plant does improve memory, and rejuvenate skin and body tissue....
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Grapefruit
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Citrus paradisi |
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Evergreen subtropical tree :
Grapefruit increases circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system, and may help to regulate body weight with regular use. It is also a good source of the antioxidant vitamin C....
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Grapes
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Vitis vinifera |
Grapeseed |
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Grape skins contain the powerful antioxidant compound resveratrol, which has
been shown in studies to protect against the effects of a high fat diet, lowering
cholesterol that could lead to heart disease....
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Grapeseed Oil
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Vitis vinifera |
Grapes |
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Grapes are a naturally powerful antioxidant and grapeseed extracts are concentrated
for maximize benefits....
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Gravel root
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Eupatorium purpureum |
Joe-pye weed, kidney root, Trumpet weed, purple or tall boneset |
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Gravel root, reflects its main use as a diuretic used to treat urinary infections and stones...
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Green Tea
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Camellia sinensis |
Green Tea, Black tea |
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Evergreen Shrub :
Black tea, Oolong/Wu long tea and green and white teas are all from the same plant, Camellia sinensis....
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Grindelia
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Grindelia spp |
Gumplant, tarweed, rosinweed |
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scrub bush :
Gridelia which grows wild in the Western states is better known as a external skin treatment for rashes, burns and insect bites.
Gridelia was traditionally used for coughs and asthmatic conditions....
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Ground-Ivy
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Glechoma hederacea L |
Gill-over-the-ground |
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Perennial herb :
Ground ivy is mostly ignored by modern materia medica in favor of
the better known members of the mint family, but that does not mean this common
little ground weed is not worth knowing....
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Guarana
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Paullinia Cupana |
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Tropical Vine :
Guarana is used traditionally to enhance energy levels. You will see this herb in many
weight loss formulas listed as a thermogenic stimulator...
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Guggal
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Commiphora wightii |
Guggal, Guggul or Mukul myrrh tree |
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Endangered species used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. ...
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Gurmar
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Gymnema sylvestre |
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Climbing Woody Perennial :
Gymnema sylvestre leaf effects on insulin levels and blood sugar, Gurmar acts to normalize blood sugar levels, only lowering glucose in those who are hyperglycemic...
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Gynostemma
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Gynostemma pentaphyllum |
Jiaogulan, Jiao Gu Lan, Amachazuru, Herb of Immortality, sweet tea vine |
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Perennial vine :
Gynostemma is an adaptogen and antioxidant with properties similar to that of ginseng....
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