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Herbs by Region
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Herbs By Common Name Starting With Letter T
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Tamanu Oil
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Calophyllum inophyllum |
Foraha, kamanu |
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Fiji natives believed the Tamanu tree was a sacred gift of nature and that gods hid in its branches. It was their answer to skin protection from hot sun, high humidity and ocean wind....
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Tansy
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Tanacetum vulgare |
Bitter Buttons |
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Perennial Herb :
Tansy is a widely grown herb with a number of traditional medicinal uses,
but needs to be used with an abundance of caution. Tansy was a popular strewing herb in times past because it's clean, camphorous scent repelled flies and other pests. It is still ...
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Tarragon
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Artemisia dracunculus |
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Perennial Herb :
Tarragon is a culinary star in French cuisine and best used fresh....
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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. The health benefits of tea are mainly credited to the catechin polyphenols,
particularly epigallocatechin gallate, or (EGCG). Plant
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Tea Tree oil
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Melaleuca alternifolia |
Melaleuca |
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Tea tree oil is a fast and easy way to treat insect bites and any type of skin fungus. Apply a few drops neat, or use a clean compress to apply to the skin...
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Thistle, Blessed Holy
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Carbenia benedictus |
Holy thistle, St. Benedict's thistle, Cnicus benedictus,Carduus benedictus |
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Medieval monks held this plant in high esteem, as the name suggests and considered it a cure for everything from smallpox to...
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Thistles
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Silybum marianum L. |
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Perennial Herb :
Whole seeds of milk thistle or a tincture made from them are now used in the United States as well as Europe, for both protection and regeneration of the liver. ...
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Thorn apple
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Datura spp |
Jimsonweed, metel nut, Thorn Apple |
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herbaceous :
Datura are potent
members of the Solanaceae family, relatives of other well known narcotic plants
such as henbane and mandrake....
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Thuja oil
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Thuja occidentalis |
Arborvitae, tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar |
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evergreen coniferous tree :
Thuja may be used in hot compresses and steam baths to ease rheumatism, arthritis, and achy muscles....
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Thyme
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Thymus vulgaris |
Common Thyme, Wild Thyme |
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Woody Perennial Herb :
Thyme is one of the best herbs to use as a cough and cold remedy, addressing all your cold symptoms in a holistic way. Thyme acts to clear the lungs of congestion...
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Tolu Balsam
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Myroxylon pereirae |
Peru Balsam |
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Tropical Tree :
Balsam of Peru, or Tolu, is used mainly in aromatherapy and perfumery for its vanilla and cinnamon scent. The resinous oil is antiseptic and healing to the skin....
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Tribulus terrestris L
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Tribulus terrestris, |
Burra Gookeroo, Burra Gokhru, puncture vine, |
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Native to India, the role of Tribulus Terrestris in Eastern European folk medicine for muscle strength and sexual potency....
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Tulsi
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Ocimum sanctum |
Tulsi, Tulasi, Indian Basil |
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Holy Basil has been used for thousands of years the traditional medicinal of India, Ayurveda treatment. Known to Hindus as Tulsi the plant is also used in religious ceremonies....
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Turkey Rhubarb
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Rheum palmatum |
Chinese rhubarb |
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perennial plants :
Turkey rhubarb is a purgative, and is most often used in herbal formulas for it's strong laxative effects
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Turmeric
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Curcuma longa L. |
Curcuma, Indian saffron |
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herbaceous perennial plant :
Turmeric is a mild aromatic stimulant used in the manufacture of curry powders and mustards.The curcumin in turmeric has recently been shown effective in the fight against breast cancer, Alzheimer's and arthritis...
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