J Common Name Botanical Name Other Names
Jalap
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Jalap Convolvulus Jalapa Jalap Bindweed
climbing vine : root : : Jalap has been known in Europe since the beginning of the 17th century for it's strong cathartic and purgative action ...
Jamaican Dogwood
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Jamaican Dogwood Piscidia piscipula Florida Fishposion Tree
: bark : Central America : The bark of this Central American tree works similarly to aspirin. ...
Jambul
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Jambul Eugenia Jambolana
evergreen tropical tree : Seeds, leaves, and bark : : Practitioners of Ayurveda in India value jambul for lowering blood sugar and researchers are investigating its potential as a male contraceptive. ...
Jasmine
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Jasmine Jasminum officinale
deciduous climber : Essence obtained from flowers : : In aromatherapy, jasmine absolute oil in used to uplift the spirits in cases of apathy, depression, menopausal disorders, and lack of confidence ...
Jewel Weed
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Jewel Weed Impatiens capensis Jewelweed, Wild Balsam. Balsam-weed. Impatiens, Spotted Touch-me-not, Lady's Eardrops, Lady's Slipper
herb : Fresh juice : N. America : The juice of the plant is a traditional remedy for all sorts of skin ailments ...
Jiaogulan
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Jiaogulan Gynostemma pentaphyllum Jiao Gu Lan, Amachazuru, Herb of Immortality, sweet tea vine
Perennial vine : leaves : : Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan)is an adaptgen and antioxidant with properties similar to that of ginseng. ...
Joe-pye weed
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Joe-pye weed Eupatorium purpureum Gravel or kidney root, Trumpet weed, purple or tall boneset
: Rhizome and roots : : Gravel root, reflects its main use as a diuretic used to treat urinary infections and stones ...
Jojoba
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Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis
: Seed wax : : Bright yellow oil is one of the favorites in the carrier oil family. It contains proteins, minerals, and a waxy substance. ...
Juniper
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Juniper Juniperus communis
tree : berries : : Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree. The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanic ...

Keywords:Theraputics, medicene,medicenal

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