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Safflower
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Safflower Carthamus tinctorius
: oil : : The Safflower plant , known in India as Koosumbha and in china as Hoang-tchi, is extensively cultivated in India, China and ...
Saffron
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Saffron Crocus sativus
crocus : dried stigma (stamens) of the flower : : Saffron contains more than 150 volatile and aroma-yielding compounds ...
Sage
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Sage Salvia officinalis
Herb : Leaves, small stems and flowers : : Sage is an excellent and safe natural disinfectant. The antimicrobial action of thujone, a compound found in the volatile oil, works against bacterial ...
Salad Burnet
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Salad Burnet Sanguisorba minor Lesser Burnet
Perennial herb : Leaves : European, North American : Salad burnet , while not considered on of the major additons to the herbal pharmacopeia, is still a decorative and endearing ...
Sandalwood
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Sandalwood Santalum album
tree : Heartwood : : Sandalwood oil has a sweet-woody, warm, balsamic aroma that improves with age. The essential oil blends wonderfully with most ...
Sarsaparilla
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Sarsaparilla Smilax sarsaparilla zarzaparrilla
perennial trailing vine : Root : Americas : The spicy, pleasant smelling root is what gave old fashioned root beer its bite and is the part used medicinally ...
sassafrass
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sassafrass Sassafras albidum Saloop, ague tree, root beer tree,
Tree : Root Bark, Bark and essential oil : north amercian : A cup of sassafras root tea is a traditional spring tonic in the South for hundreds of years, and was part of the home medicine of the early American ...
Savory, Winter, Summer
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Savory, Winter, Summer Satureja montana, S. hortensis
Perennial Herb : All aerial parts : : Savory is a carminative herb recommend for gas and digestive upsets, including colic, diarrhea and indigestion. ...
Saw Palmetto
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Saw Palmetto Sarenoa serrulata Sabal Sabal serrulata
: Partially-dried ripe fruit : N. America : Saw palmetto berry tea is commonly recommended for benign enlargement of the prostate and to treat chronic urinary tract infections. ...
Schisandra
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Schisandra Schisandra chinensis Magnolia vine, wu-wei-zi, Schizandra
: fruit : China : Schisandra, also known as Magnolia vine is found as a rare ornamental vine in Western gardens ...
Sea Buckthorn Oil
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Sea Buckthorn Oil Hippophae rhamnoides Sallow Thorn, Yellow Spine
deciduous shrub : Seed Oil : :

Sea Buckthorn oil is cold pressed from the whole, orange colored fruits of this native Chinese and Russian shrub. The sea buckthorn (unrelated to ...

Self-Heal
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Self-Heal Prunella vulgris L. Self-heal, Heal-all, Blue Curls, Heart-of-the-Earth, Brunella Carpenter-weed
Herb : 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 ...
Sesame
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Sesame Sesamum indicum
: Seeds, seed oil : : Sesame seeds, and sesame seed oil are used for food, and skin care and have a rich tradition of medicinal use ...
Shea Butter
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Shea Butter Butyrospermum parkii Vitellaria,Karité
tree : Nut oil : African : 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 he ...
Sheep Sorrel
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Sheep Sorrel Rumex acetosella var. vulgaris Sheep or field sorrel, oseille
Perennial : Aerial parts : : Sheep sorrel is used most famously as an ingredient in Essiac formulas, and the herb has a long history of use in folklore ...
Shepherd's Purse
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Shepherd's Purse Capsella bursa-pastoris Pickpurse, Casewort
: whole herb : Europe, N. America : Shepherd's purse is one of the important herbs to stop bleeding an effect due to the tyramine and other amines it contains. ...
Siberian Ginseng
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Siberian Ginseng Eleutherococcus senticosus Eleuthero ginseng, Ci-wu-jia, Wu Jia Shen Jing
: root : China : Siberian ginseng has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years, to increase energy and vitality and to treat ...
Skullcap
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Skullcap Scutellaria lateriflora Virginian skull cap, mad-dog skull cap, scullcap
hardy perennial herb : Leaves,stems and flowers : N.America : The plant has been used for centuries by herbalists as an effective nerve tonic and sedative. Its common uses include relief of nervous tension, anx ...
Slippery Elm
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Slippery Elm Ulmus fulva Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm
: Inner Bark : North America : The Slippery Elm is a small tree abundant in various parts of North America. The inner bark has important medicinal value and ...
Snakeroot
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Snakeroot Aristolochia spp Virginia snakeroot, birthworts, pipevines or Dutchman's pipes
evergreen and deciduous woody vines and herbaceous perennials : Dried rhizome and roots : : ...
Soapwort
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Soapwort Saponaria officinalis Bouncing Bet, Fuller's herb, Sweet William, Bruisewort, Old Maids Pink
perennial plant, vespertine flower : Rhizome : : The common name of this member of the carnation family indicates it's traditional uses in washing ...
Solomon's Seal
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Solomon's Seal Polygonatum biflorum
Perennial herb : rhizome : Native American, Chinese : Polygonatum has been used medicinally by many diverse folk traditions. Polygonatum has been used by Native American healers in North America, and in a ...
Southernwood
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Southernwood Artemisia abrotanum L.
: Aerial parts : : Like all the artemisias, southernwood is a good insect repellant, most effect against moths. ...
Spearmint
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Spearmint Mentha spicata Spear mint
: Leaves, essential oil : : Spearmint has much the same properties as peppermint, but is milder and good for use with children's complaints ...
Speedwell
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Speedwell Veronica officinalis common speedwell ,common gypsyweed, Fluellin, Paul's Betony Groundhele
herb : flowering plant : European : Modern herbalists still consider that an infusion of the dried plant is useful in coughs, and in ointments to treat skin irritations. ...
Spikenard
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Spikenard Aralia racemosa Indian Root; Spignet, Fleabane
rhizomatous herbaceous perennial : root : :

Spikenard root has amild, pleasant licorice like flavor, often used as a substitute for sarsaparilla, though unrelated botanically, Spikenard is a ...

St. John's Wort
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St. John's Wort Hypericum perforatum
herb : Herb tops, flowers : : St. Johns Wort has a demonstrated ability to act as an antidepressant, but this versatile herb also has dozens of chemical compounds that disinfect an ...
Stevia
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Stevia Stevia rebaudiana
: : Peru : Stevia is a plant harvested in Peru, an all natural zero calories herbal sweetner that is good for you. ...
Stinging Nettle
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Stinging Nettle Urtica dioica Stinging Nettle, Common Nettle
: whole herb, seeds : Europe, N. America : The stinging comes from the presence on the bristles of histamine. Nettles are a potent herb with a long history of use. ...
Suma Root
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Suma Root Pfaffia paniculata Brazilian ginseng
Vine : root : South Amercian : Suma root has the ability to act as an adaptogen, helping the body to cope with stress, increasing energy levels and resisitence to disease. ...
Sunflower
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Sunflower Helianthus annuus
Annual Plant : seeds, flowers : Americas : Sunflower seeds, and the oil that is pressed from them are the part of the plant used most often for food and medicine ...
Sweet Almond
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Sweet Almond Prunus dulcis
: : : Almonds, as well as the oil pressed from them, were well known in Greece and Italy long before the Christian era. ...
Sweet Bay Laurel
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Sweet Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis Sweet Bay, True Laurel
: Leaves, fruit, oil : : It is the source of the ancients' crowns and wreaths for heroes ...
Sweet Marjoram
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Sweet Marjoram Origanum marjorana
perennial herb : Flowering tops : : Sweet majoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. . ...
Sweet Woodruff
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Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum Wild Baby's Breath
Perennial herb : Whole herb : Middle ages :

Sweet woodruff has been used in Europe since the Middle Ages as both food and medicine. The Germans used it to flavor the traditional May wine,Buy Herb -->

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Hypericum perforatum
St. John's Wort St. John's Wort : 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.
  1. Lemon Balm
    Melissa officinalis
  2. Comfrey
    Symphytum officinale
  3. Nettle
    Urtica dioica
  4. Calendula
    Calendula officinalis
  5. St. John's Wort
    Hypericum perforatum
  6. Buchu
    Agathosma betulina
  7. Cleavers
    Galium aparine
  8. Tamanu Oil
    Calophyllum inophyllum
  9. sassafrass
    Sassafras albidum
  10. Hibiscus
    Hibiscus sabdariffa
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