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AllSpice |
Pimenta officinalis |
Pimento,Jamaica Pepper |
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Ripe and unripe fruits, essential oil extracted from leaves :
West Indian Islands :
familiarly called Allspice because it tastes like a combination of cloves, juniper berries, cinnamon and pepper ...
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Artichoke, Globe |
Cynara scolymus |
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Flower heads as vegetable, dried leaves medicinal :
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The artichoke is a common vegetable that also had traditional uses in herbal medicine ...
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Astragalus |
Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus |
Huang qi , yellow leader |
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Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interfer ...
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Basil |
Ocimum basilicum |
Sweet Basil |
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leaves, essential oil :
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Like other herbs in the mint family basil is carminative and disinfectant. The fresh picked leaves make a stimulating and refreshing tea. Basil has al ...
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Bay Rum |
Pimenta racemosa |
Bay Rum Tree |
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also known as the Bay Rum Tree, and is not to be confused with Bay Laurel ...
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Bergamot |
Citrus begamia |
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Essence expressed from peel :
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The fresh, uplifting scent of bergamot essential oil is used to stabilize the emotions, calm and tone the nervous system, relieve tension and insomnia ...
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Black Pepper |
Piper nigrum |
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dried peppercorns :
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Black peppers are culitivated in malabar, Java, Sumatra, and Penang. Black pepper oil is hot, warming and very yang ...
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Caraway |
Carum carvi |
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The familiar seed that adorn dark rye bread is a member of the carrot family, and all parts are edible, roots, leaves and see ...
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Cardamom |
Elettaria cardamonuum |
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Cardamom in known primarily a tonic to the digestive system, kills the bacteria responsible for bad breath, and is well know for relief of nausea. As ...
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Centaury |
Centaurium erythraea |
Erythraea centaurium,bitterherb, centaury gentian |
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Dried flowering aerial parts :
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bitter tonic effect on the digestive system. A gentle laxative, and an excellent remedy for heartburn ...
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Chamomile |
Matricaria recutita |
Camomile |
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The seemingly endless list of problems chamomile is said to help can all be traced to its effects of the nervous system and digestive system, as well ...
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Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum |
Cassia Bark |
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Dried bark :
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The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. ...
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Clary Sage |
Salvia sclarea |
Clarysage |
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Clary sage has a special affinity with the female system in general and is recommended for women ...
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Clove |
Eugenia caryophyllata |
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Clove oil is virtually pure eugenol, a powerful, multifaceted phytochemical that numbs pain and kills bacteria and fungi. ...
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Coleus Forskohlii |
Plectranthus barbatus |
Forskolin, Indian Coleus, False Boldo |
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Ayurvedic :
Traditional Ayurevedic medicinal plant used to treat high blood pressure, help in losing weight, improving digestion and nutrient absorption, fighting ...
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Coriander |
Corlandrum sativum |
Chinese parsley, cilantro |
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As an aromatic stimulant and spice, it has been cultivated and used since very ancient times. It was employed by Hippocrates ...
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Cumin |
Cuminum cyminum |
cummin |
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Cumin is aromatic, containing up to 4 percent essential oil, warm, spicy and slightly sweet. ...
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Fumitory |
Fumaria officinalis |
Earth smoke |
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Aerial parts :
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The main medical use of fumitory is in eruptive skin diseases such as eczema. ...
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Ginger |
Zingiber officinale |
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Perhaps no other herb, except garlic, crosses all barriers, foods versus medicine, Western versus Oriental, scientific versus folk tradition. Ginger i ...
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Hibiscus |
Hibiscus sabdariffa |
Roselle, rosemallow, Jamaica Sorrel, red sorrel, agua de Jamaica |
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Traditional cultures world wide, from China to the Caribbean and the Americas have used hibiscus for medicinal teas ...
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Hyssop |
Hyssopus officinalis |
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Cultivated in gardens as an aromatic and medicinal herb, Hyssop is one of the main expectorant and decongestant herbs commonly used to treat respirato ...
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Lemon Balm |
Melissa officinalis |
Melissa |
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Lemon balm is an aromatic mint with a long reputation for having calming properties. Both the whole herb and the essential oil, melissa, are used for ...
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Lemongrass |
Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus |
lemongrass |
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Lemon grass herb is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, and seafood. The essential oil can be used in ma ...
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Marjoram,Sweet |
Origanum marjorana |
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Flowering tops :
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Sweet majoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. . ...
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Nutmeg |
Myristica fragrans |
Mace |
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essential oil, spice :
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Nutmeg provides a warming, activating action, without the potentially irritating effects of other spice oils. ...
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Orange |
Citrus sinensis |
Sweet Orange, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange |
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Cold-pressed from fresh orange peel, Orange refreshes the mind and regulates the body. It is excellent for lethargy or tiredness, and for wrinkles or ...
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Papaya |
Carica papaya |
Papaw, Melon Tree, Papaya Vulgaris |
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Papaya fruit offers not only the luscious taste but is a rich source of antioxidants. Papaya leaf is used as a dewormer. ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Leaves, stems and flowers :
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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Spearmint |
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 ...
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Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris |
Common Thyme, Wild Thyme |
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Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
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Vervain |
Verbena hastata, V. officinalis |
Blue Vervain, Wild Hyssop, Simpler's Joy, Herb of the cross |
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The name Vervain is derived from the Celtic ferfain, the plant was used by them for afflections of the bladder. ...
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Watercress |
Nasturtium officinale |
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Stems and leaves :
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Watercress is a nutritional culinary food that can also be considered a medicinal plant ...
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Yarrow |
Achillea millefolium |
Milfoil, Old Man's Pepper, Nosebleed |
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aerial parts, essential oil :
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Yarrow is one of the best-known herbal remedies for fevers, and bleeding. The chemical makeup of yarrow is complex, and it contains many active medici ...
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