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