Herbal Stimulants:Stimulate Metabolism, Boost Metabolism

These herbs have a generally exciting and stimulating action on the body. Many people think of stimulants for weight loss, and energy, but herbs act in a holistic way. some such as black pepper and ginger act mainly on the digestive system, increasing the amount of energy you get from food. Mints like basil and peppermint are stimulating in large amounts and calming in small amounts. Use a light hand when trying any new herb, until you are comfortable with the level of stimulation it has on your system.


Common Name Botanical Name Other Names
Angelica
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Angelica Angelica archagelica
: roots, stems,seeds, leaves : : Its virtues are praised by old writers,as well as the folk-lore of all North European countries. The fruit, leaf, and root of angelica stimulate dige ...
Anise
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Anise Pimpinella anisum Aniseed
: seeds : 1 : Anise's phytochemicals, including creosol and alpapinene, are apparent and well-established in preparations to break up congestion, ease coughing, an ...
Balsam, Peru
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Balsam, Peru Myroxylon pereirae
: : : Peru balsam is collected from wild trees along the coast of El Salvador. A large and beautiful tree with a valuable wood like ...
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 Laurel
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Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis Sweet Bay, True Laurel
: Leaves, fruit, oil : : It is the source of the ancients' crowns and wreaths for heroes ...
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 ...
Blessed Thistle
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Blessed Thistle Carbenia benedictus Holy thistle, St. Benedict's thistle
: Root, aerial parts and seeds : Medieval : Medieval monks held this plant in high esteem, as the name suggests and considered it a cure for everything from smallpox to ...
Cacao
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Cacao Theobroma cacao L. Chocolate, cocoa
: seeds : Aztec : Mexicans named the pounded seeds Chocolate, an Aztec word used to describe a number of raw and processed products that ...
Camphor
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Camphor Cinnamomum camphora
: Essential oil steam distilled from wood : : Camphor is present in every part of the tree, but is usually taken from the wood of mature trees by steam distillation ...
Coffee
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Coffee Coffea arabica java, joe
: beans : : Coffee is probably the most popular drug in the world, Americans consume the equivalent of 500 cups per person ...
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 ...
Copaiba Balsam
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Copaiba Balsam Copaifera Officinalis balsam, copaiva, Jesuit's balsam, copal, palo de aceite, capivi
: oleoresin obtained from the trunk : : Copaiba is used topically to relieve inflammation and help heal athlete's foot, eczema and psoriasis, and heals damaged skin with minimal scarring. ...
Damiana
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Damiana Turnera aphodisiaca
: Leaves : South America : The Mayans and Aztecs used it as a sexual stimulant and as a treatment for respiratory disorders. ...
Dong Quai
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Dong Quai Angelica sinensis Chinese Angelica, Dang-gui
: root : China : In traditional Chinese medicine, only ginseng is more esteemed. ...
Ephedra
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Ephedra Ephedra sinica Ma Huang
: stems : China : Ma Huang has a 5,000 year history of use in Chinese medicine as an asthma treatment. The whole herb, which can still be purchased legally, is used to ...
Garcinia cambogia
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Garcinia cambogia Garcinia cambogia Brindleberry, Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), Gambooge
: : Ayurvedic : Garcinia cambogia is a yellowish ...
Garlic
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Garlic Allium sativum Poor Man's Treacle
: bulb : : Garlic can and should be used liberally in food, either powdered or freshly chopped. Using fresh garlic in your cooking also helps you cut down on the ...
Geranium
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Geranium Pelargonium graveolens
: Leaves : Africa : Many people still call pelargoniums by their common name, scented geraniums ...
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 ...
Ginger, Wild
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Ginger, Wild Asarum canadense
: : North America : Wild ginger is a native Amercan plant whose medicinal qualities were known to many Indian tribes. ...
Ginseng
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Ginseng Panax ginseng Ren-shen, X-yang-shen
: root : China : Ginseng is one the best known and widely prescribed herbs in Chinese medicine as a general adaptogenic and restorative tonic. ...
Ginseng, Siberian
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Ginseng, Siberian 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 respiratory and other infections ...
Grapefruit
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Grapefruit Citrus paradisi
: rind of fruit, seeds : : Grapefruit is not only a great breakfast item, but the extracts from the seeds, pulp and inner rind can be helpful. ...
Guarana
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Guarana Paulinia Cupana
: : : Guarana is made from the seeds of the world famous Paulinia Cupana plant. ...
Kava-Kava
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Kava-Kava Piper methysticum Ava. Intoxicating Peper
: rhizome : : Kava kava can be used as a mild sedative for nervous tension and stress. The active constituents in the roots, kava lactones, have relaxing and intoxi ...
Lobelia
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Lobelia Lobelia inflata Indian-Tobacco. Pukeweed. Asthma Weed.
: Ariel parts,Flowers, seeds : Europe, N. America : The plant was known to the Penobscot Indians and was widely used in New England long before the time of Samuel Thomson, who ...
Mate
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Mate Ilex paraguariensis yerba mate, matte
: leaves : South America : Containing 196 active compounds, nutrients, and amino acids, Yerba mate is touted as the new healthy alternative to coffee. ...
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. ...
Oolong Tea
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Oolong Tea Camellia sinensis Wu Long, Wu Yi Tea
: leaves : : It is true that Oolong/Wu Long tea not only boosts metabolism and suppresses sugar cravings, but it may also burn fat. ...
Oregano
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Oregano Origanum vulgare Wild Marjoram
: leaves, stems, essential oil : : Oregano has a very ancient reputation and has been used in both the kitchen and the sickroom since the time of the ancients. ...
Peppermint
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Peppermint Mentha piperita
: whole herb : : Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
Rooibos
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Rooibos Aspalathus linearis Redbush Tea, Red tea
: Leaves : Africa : Rooibos is naturally caffeine free and therefore suitable for children, infants and breast-feeding mothers ...
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 ...
Tansy
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Tansy Tanacetum vulgare Bitter Buttons
: The leaves and tops. The plant is cut off close above the root, when first coming into flower in August. : Europe, N. America : Tansy was a popular strewing herb because it's clean, camphorous scent repelled flies and other pests. It is still customary ...
Tea
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Tea Camellia sinensis Green Tea, Black tea
: leaves : : Black tea, Oolong/Wu long tea and green and white teas are all from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. ...
Tribulus terrestris L
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Tribulus terrestris L Tribulus terrestris, Pedalium Murex L Burra Gookeroo, Burra Gokhru
: seeds : : Native to India, the role of Tribulus Terrestris in Eastern European folk medicine for muscle strength and sexual potency ...
Wintergreen
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Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens Teaberry, Mountain Tea, Spice Berry, Checker-berry, Partridge-berry
: Leaves : : The volatile oil obtained by distillation and to which all the medicinal ...

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