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Annatto
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Annatto Bixa orellana achiote, lipstick tree
: Seeds : Mayan : Annatto is widely used in Caribbean and Latin cusines. Recado rojo or achiote paste is a popular blend of spices from Yucatán region of Sou ...
Asparagus
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Asparagus Asparagus spp Satavari
: rhizome, stem : Ayurveda : There are over 300 species in the asparagus family, many are used medicinally, grown as ornaments or eaten as vegetables, the most well-known species, ...
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 ...
Burdock
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Burdock Arctium lappa Niu Bang Zi
: Fresh or dried roots, leaves, seeds : : Burdock helps to cleanse the body from the inside out and is most useful in those conditions that can be traced back to liver disorders or a general o ...
Catnip
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Catnip Nepeta cataria Catmint, Nep,Catnep
: leaves and flowering tops : : A hot cup of catnip tea soothes the nervous system and is excellent for colds, flu, and children's upset stomach. ...
Celery
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Celery Apium graveolens
: Ripe seeds, herb and root : : Celery seed helps rid the body of uric acid that often causes pain and inflammation in gout and arthritis. ...
Chickweed
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Chickweed Stellaria media Starweed
: whole herb : : Chickweed is best known for it's ability to cool inflammation and speed healing for internal or external flare-ups. Herbalists often recommend it as ...
Chicory
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Chicory Cichorium intybus Succory, Blue Sailors
: root, leaves : : Know best as a caffeine-free substitute for coffee, chicory also has been used in traditional medicine as a bitter digestive tonic and a specific trea ...
Chrysanthemum
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Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum morifolium, C. sinense Mums, Ju Hua, Chu Hua,Florist's Chrysanthemum
: flowers : Chinese : We value the chrysanthemum for their burst of fall color that signals the approach of winter, but like many ornamental plants, chrysanthemums hav ...
Cleavers
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Cleavers Galium aparine Clivers, Goose Grass, Catchweed, Sweet Woodruff
: Dried aerial parts and fresh expressed juice : : Herbalists have long regarded cleavers as a valuable lymphatic tonic and diuretic. ...
Eucalyptus
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Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus
: Leaves, oil : Australian : Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a pote ...
Goji Berries
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Goji Berries Lycium barbarum Lycii berry, Boxberry, Boxthorn, Wolfberry
: Whole berry, juice : Chinese : Goji berries are high in the ranks of superfruits, valued for there nutritive and antioxidant properties. ...
Gotu Kola
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Gotu Kola Centella asiatica (L.) Indian Pennywort, Brahmi
: leaves : Ayurvedic : Gotu kola is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and TCM to rejuvenate both mind and body. Clinical experiments have shown that the plant does improve ...
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. ...
Grapes
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Grapes Vitis vinifera Grape Seed
: : : Grapes are a naturaly powerful antioxitdent and grapeseed extracts are concentrated for maximine benefits. ...
Gurmar
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Gurmar Gymnema sylvestre
: leaf : Ayurvedic : Gymnema sylvestre has been used traditionally in India for diabetes for over 2,000 years. It has recently become popluar as a ...
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 ...
Horsetail
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Horsetail Equisetum arvense Shavegrass
: All ariel parts : : Gently stimulating increased urinary flow, horsetail helps "flush" infectious bacteria out of the bladder without altering the body's balance of elect ...
Lady's Mantle
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Lady's Mantle Alchemilla vulgaris Leontopodium, Stellaria
: whole herb, root : : The root, when employed may be fresh. Mantle has astringent and styptic properties, on account of the tannin it contains ...
Lemon
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Lemon Citrus limonum
: Rind, juice, essential oil : : Lemon is used in alternative medicine to help build immunity against colds, influenza, and other viral infection, to detoxify the body and assist lymp ...
Lime
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Lime Citrus aurantifolia
: rind of fruit : : Delightful, tangy, citrus aroma. Dozens of limes are needed to produce ½ ounce of oil. Two types of lime oil are commonly ...
Mandarin Orange
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Mandarin Orange Citrus reticulata
: : : The red, aromatic peel of the Mandarin orange, is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat allergic reactions and digestive upsets. ...
Orange
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Orange Citrus sinensis, C.Nobilus Mandarin Orange, Tangerine
: Fruit rind : : Bitter orange and sweet orange both have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. ...
Peppermint
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Peppermint Mentha piperita Yerba Buena
: whole herb : : Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
Plantain
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Plantain Plantago major ,lanceolata L. Broad-leaved Plantain, Ribwort, narrow leaved plantain, Slan-lus
: root, leaves, flowers : : An important constituent of plantain is the gluside aucubin. The macerated fresh leaves are put on bee stings and used for ...
Plantain
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Plantain Plantago major ,lanceolata L. Broad-leaved Plantain, Ribwort, narrow leaved plantain, Slan-lus
: root, leaves, flowers : : An important constituent of plantain is the gluside aucubin. The macerated fresh leaves are put on bee stings and used for ...
Rose
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Rose Rosa centifolia
: Hips, flower petals, leaves, bark : : Attar of rose is the steam-extracted essential oil from rose flowers that has been used in perfumes for centuries. Rose water, made from the rose oil, ...
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 ...
Sheep Sorrel
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Sheep Sorrel Rumex acetosella var. vulgaris Sheep or field sorrel, oseille
: 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. ...
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 ...
Tarragon
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Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus
: leaves : : Tarragon is a culinary star in French cuisine and best used fresh. ...
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. ...
Thuja
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Thuja Thuja occidentalis Arborvitae, tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar
: Leaves and young twigs : : Thuja may also be used in hot compresses and steam baths to ease rheumatism, arthritis, and achy muscles. ...
Tribulus terrestris L
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Tribulus terrestris L Tribulus terrestris, Burra Gookeroo, Burra Gokhru, puncture vine,
: seeds : : Native to India, the role of Tribulus Terrestris in Eastern European folk medicine for muscle strength and sexual potency ...
Violet
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Violet Viola sp
: Flowers and leaves : : Violets have been used medicinally for ages, and are an important part of traditional medicine ...
Witch Hazel
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Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Spotted Alder, Winterbloom, Snapping Hazelnut
: Bark, leaves : Europe,N.America, S.Amercia : A general and all purpose remedy for abrasions, burns, scalds, insect bites and other inflammatory conditions of the skin. ...
Yellow Dock
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Yellow Dock Rumex crispus Sorrel, curled or narrow dock
: Root : Native American : Yellow dock as been known as a medicinal plant since ancient times and is used in traditional medicine as a gentle laxative or mild astringent tonic ...

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Urtica dioica
Nettle Nettle : The stinging comes from the presence on the bristles of histamine. Nettles are a potent herb with a long history of use.
  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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