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Safflower Oil
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Carthamus tinctorius |
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Flowering annual :
Safflowers are the richest source of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) . Safflower oil is used for both culinary and body care purposes...
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Saffron
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Crocus sativus |
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crocus :
Saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is derived from the dried stigma of the flower of the saffron crocus. Traditional uses of saffron extend far beyond the kitchen. ...
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Sage
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Salvia officinalis |
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Perennial Woody Herb :
Sage is a well-regarded herb for relieving the hot flashes of menopause. Sage is used both as a culinary herb and medicinal herb. Sage essential oil is used sparely...
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Salad Burnet
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Sanguisorba minor |
Lesser Burnet |
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Perennial herb :
Salad burnet, while not considered one of the major additions to the herbal pharmacopoeia, is still a decorative and endearing herb...
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Sandalwood Oil
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Santalum album |
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Sandalwood oil is one of the few fragrances equally popular among men and women. Its uplifting scent is often used to treat depression....
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Sarsaparilla Root
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Smilax sarsaparilla |
zarzaparrilla |
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perennial trailing vine :
Sarsaparilla makes a good all round tonic, and the spicy, pleasant smelling root is what gave old fashioned root beer its bite and is the part used medicinally....
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Sassafras root
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Sassafras albidum |
Sassafrass, Saloop, ague tree, root beer tree, |
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A cup of sassafras root tea has been a traditional spring tonic in the South for hundreds of years, and was part of the home medicine of the early American colonists...
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Satavari
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Asparagus spp |
Satavari |
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There are over 300 species in the asparagus family, the most well-known species, (Satavari ) is Asparagus officinalis, commonly referred to as just asparagus....
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Savory, Winter, Summer
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Satureja montana |
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Perennial Herb :
Savory is a carminative herb recommend for gas and digestive upsets, including colic, diarrhea and indigestion....
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Saw Palmetto
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Serenoa serrulata |
Sabal Sabal serrulata |
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Shrub :
Saw palmetto berry tea is commonly recommended for benign enlargement of the prostate and to treat chronic urinary tract infections....
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Schisandra
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Schisandra chinensis |
Magnolia vine, wu-wei-zi, Schizandra |
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Schisandra is a well known in Chinese medicine as an adaptogenic herb used to improve mental function, reduce tiredness, and improve endurance....
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Sea Buckthorn Oil
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Hippophae rhamnoides |
Sallow Thorn, Yellow Spine |
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deciduous shrub :
Sea Buckthorn oil is used in healing skin injuries, burns, wounds, eczema, lesions, sun damaged skin, and abrasions. ...
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Self-Heal
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Prunella vulgaris L. |
Self-heal, Heal-all, Blue Curls, Heart-of-the-Earth, Brunella Carpenter-weed |
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Fresh leaves and flowers may be applied directly to a fresh wound. While self-heal is not so immediately effective as comfrey, yarrow, or bugle, it is a good herb to know about because of its almost universal presence and availability. ...
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Sesame
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Sesamum indicum |
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Sesame seeds, and sesame seed oil are used for food, and skin care and have a rich tradition of medicinal use....
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Shea Nut Butter
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Butyrospermum parkii |
Vitellaria, Karité |
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Shea butter is rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids that rejuvenate
and hydrate skin and hair. Use shea butter to treat damaged skin, help heal wounds, or just pamper yourself .
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Sheep Sorrel
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Rumex acetosella var. vulgaris |
Sheep or field sorrel, oseille |
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Perennial :
Sheep sorrel is used most famously as an ingredient in Essiac formulas, and the
herb has a long history of use in folklore...
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Shepherd's Purse
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Capsella bursa-pastoris |
Pickpurse, Casewort |
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Annual Herb :
Shepherd's purse is one of the foremost herbs used to stop bleeding an effect due to the tyramine and other amines it contains...
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Siberian ginseng
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Eleutherococcus senticosus |
Siberian 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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Skullcap
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Scutellaria lateriflora |
Virginian skull cap, mad-dog skull cap, scullcap |
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hardy perennial herb :
The plant has been used for centuries by herbalists as an effective nerve tonic and sedative. Its common uses include relief of nervous tension, anxiety and nerve pain....
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Slippery Elm
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Ulmus fulva |
Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm |
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The Slippery Elm is a small tree abundant in various parts of North America. The inner bark has important medicinal value and...
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Snakeroot
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Aristolochia spp |
Virginia snakeroot, birthworts, pipevines or Dutchman's pipes |
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evergreen and deciduous woody vines and herbaceous perennials :
Snakeroot was used in early America in adjunct to quinine to promote perspiration and break fevers, and treat snakebites. Other Aristolochia spp have been used in TCM. ...
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Soapwort
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Saponaria officinalis |
Bouncing Bet, Fuller's herb, Sweet William, Bruisewort, Old Maids Pink |
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perennial plant, vespertine flower :
The common name of this member of the carnation family indicates it's traditional uses in washing. The hormone-like saponins contained in the root produce a lather on contact with water. It has an ancient reputation used both internally and externally for...
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Solomon's Seal
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Polygonatum biflorum |
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Perennial herb :
Polygonatum has been used medicinally by many diverse folk traditions, Native American healers in North America, and in ancient Chinese medicine in Asia in lung, stomach and skin complaints. ...
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Southernwood
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Artemisia abrotanum L. |
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Perennial Herb :
Like all the artemisias, southernwood is a good insect repellent, most effect against moths....
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Spearmint
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Mentha spicata |
Spear mint |
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Spearmint has much the same properties as peppermint, but is milder and good for use with children's complaints. Spearmint tea will relieve hiccough, flatulence as well as indigestion. ...
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Speedwell
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Veronica officinalis |
common speedwell ,common gypsyweed, Fluellin, Paul's Betony Groundhele |
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Perennial Herb :
Speedwell can be used in herbal tea cough remedies as an expectorant, and also has diaphoretic, diuretic and tonic properties....
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Spikenard
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Aralia racemosa |
Indian Root, Spignet, Fleabane |
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rhizomatous herbaceous perennial :
Spikenard root has a mild, pleasant licorice like flavor, often used as a substitute for sarsaparilla, though unrelated botanically, Spikenard is a relative of ginseng....
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Spilanthes
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Spilanthes acmella |
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Tropical perennial :
In Brazilian Spilanthes is commonly referred to as the toothache
plant for its ability to numb the gums and mouth and calm tooth pain when
the flower buds and new leaves are chewed. Spilanthes works in a similar fashion to echinacea in treating pain...
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Spirulina
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Arthrospira platensis |
Blue Green Algae, Cyanobacteria, BGA |
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Algea :
Spirulina a popular nutritional supplement with good reason. Spirulina is a rich
source of essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals and plant proteins....
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Spruce Oil
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Picea mariana |
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Evergreen Tree :
Calming vapors break up congestion and improve breathing. Several species of evergreen conifer trees are used to produce spruce essential oils...
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St. John's Wort
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Hypericum perforatum |
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Perennial Shrub :
St. Johns Wort has a demonstrated ability to act as an antidepressant, but this versatile herb also has dozens of chemical compounds that disinfect and heal wounds as well....
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Stevia
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Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) |
Sweet leaf |
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Perennial Herbaceous Shrub :
Stevia is a herbal sweetener that is good for you, stevia leaf adds no calories,
and has no harmful side effects. The sweet leaves of this plant are a pleasant
and guilt free alternative to sugar. The active photochemical in stevia leaves,
ste...
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Stinging Nettle
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Urtica dioica |
Nettle, Common Nettle |
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herbaceous perennial :
Nettles are a potent herb with a long history of use. Stinging nettle contains natural antihistamines that open up constricted bronchial and nasal passages...
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Suma Root
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Pfaffia paniculata |
Brazilian ginseng |
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Suma root has the ability to act as an adaptogen, helping the body to cope with stress, increasing energy levels and resistance to disease. ...
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Sunflower
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Helianthus annuus |
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Annual Plant :
Sunflower seeds, and the oil that is pressed from them are the part of the plant used most often for food and medicine.
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Sweet Almond
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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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Sweet Bay Laurel
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Laurus nobilis |
Sweet Bay, True Laurel |
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It is the source of the ancients' crowns and wreaths for heroes...
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Sweet Marjoram
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Origanum majorana |
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perennial herb :
Sweet marjoram is a fragrant culinary herb and the sweet, herbaceous essential oil is used in aromatherapy for emotional uplift and soothing nerves...
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Sweet Woodruff
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Galium odoratum |
Wild Baby's Breath |
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Perennial herb :
Sweet woodruff teas are anti-inflammatory, diuretic and gently sedating.
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