Herbs that act to treat rheumatic conditions help with inflammation, swelling and pain. Formulas containing boswellic acid combined with glucosamine are often used to relieve the joint pain of arthritis,along frankincense and other guggul resins.
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Alfalfa |
Medicago sativa L. |
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The cut and sifted form of this herb is a popular tea having a very soft, delicate flavor that melds very nicely with mint. ...
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Balm of Gilead |
Populus spp |
Poplar Buds |
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The dried, unopened buds of the poplar tree are used in ointments and skin treatments to reduce pain and inflammation ...
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Benzoin |
Styrax benzoin |
Friar's balsam |
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Benzoin is an expectorant, and warms and tones the heart, increasing circulation. ...
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Blue Cohosh |
Caulophyllum thalictroide |
sqaw root |
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Blue cohosh is generally used in combination with other herbs, often black cohosh to treat menstrual disorders. ...
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Bogbean |
Menyanthes trifoliata |
Buckbean, March Clover |
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The buckbean, or bogbean grows in spongy bogs, marshes and shallow water and is one of our prettiest wild flowers. ...
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Boswellia |
Boswellia thurifera |
Olibanum, Indian Frankincense, Arabic Frankincense, and Salai guggal |
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gum resin :
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Boswellia or Indian frankincense is one of the Ayurvedic gum resins which are referred to collectively as guggals. ...
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Calamus |
Acorus calamus |
Sweet Sledge. Sweet Myrtle, Sweet Flag |
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Alcorus calamus, know commonly as Sweet flag, or calamus has been in use worldwide in Asian European and Native American herbal traditions since the t ...
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Camphor |
Cinnamomum camphora |
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Camphor is present in every part of the tree, but is usually taken from the wood of mature trees by steam distillation ...
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Cat's Claw |
Uncaria tomentosa |
una de gato |
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Cat's claw bark is traditionally used for inflammatory arthritis and intestinal complaints such as stomach ulcers ...
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Centaury |
Centaurium erythraea |
Erythraea centaurium,bitterherb, centaury gentian |
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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, Chamomilla |
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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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Cypress |
Cupressus sempervirens |
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The cypress is a tall, conical shaped tree with small flowers succeeded by round cones, or nuts.Many cemeteries in the East a ...
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Datura |
Datura spp |
Jimsonweed, metel nut, Thorn Apple |
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Datura are potent
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Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus globulus |
Eucalyptus |
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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 ...
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Garlic |
Allium sativum |
Poor Man's Treacle, Bawang, Bauang |
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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 ...
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Ginger |
Zingiber officinale |
Luyang Dilaw |
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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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Juniper |
Juniperus communis |
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The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanically related. ...
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Lavender |
Lavandula officinalis |
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Fresh lavender makes a wonderful, aromatic bouquet, and discourages insects from invading your home ...
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Lime |
Citrus aurantifolia |
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Delightful, tangy, citrus aroma. Dozens of limes are needed to produce ½ ounce of oil. Two types of lime oil are commonly ...
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Myrtle |
Myrtus communis |
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The leaves of the myrtle tree are very aromatic and the plant has a number of medicinal uses. ...
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Noni |
Morinda citrifolia |
Indian Mulberry, Mengkudu, Nono, Nhau, Ashyuka. |
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Noni juice, and powder is far from a new fad,, the fruit and other parts of the tree have been used in Ayuverdic medicine and by traditional Polynesia ...
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Parsley |
Petroselinum crispum |
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Of the variety crispum, or curled-leaved there are thirty-seven variations, the most valuable are those of compact habit ...
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Poke Root |
Phytolacca americana |
American nightshade, cancer jalap, coakum, garget, inkberry, pigeon berry, chui xu shang lu |
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Poke root tinctures are used in creams and ointments as a treatment for skin diseases,and the plant has a folklore reputation as a cancer cure that ne ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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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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sassafrass |
Sassafras albidum |
Saloop, ague tree, root beer tree, |
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Root Bark, Bark and essential oil :
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A cup of sassafras root tea is a traditional spring tonic in the South for hundreds of years, and was part of the home medicine of the early American ...
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Spikenard |
Aralia racemosa |
Indian Root; Spignet, Fleabane |
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Spikenard root has a mild, pleasant licorice like flavor, often used as a substitute for sarsaparilla, though unrelated botanically, Spikenard is a ...
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Thuja |
Thuja occidentalis |
Arborvitae, tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar |
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Thuja may also be used in hot compresses and steam baths to ease rheumatism, arthritis, and achy muscles. ...
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White Willow |
Salix Alba |
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White willow has been used to combat fevers and pain for thousands of years, it may be the oldest herb known to treat pain an ...
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Wild Yam |
Dioscorea villosa |
Colic root, rheumatism root |
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Wild yam root is a potent source of diosginin, a chemical that resembles female sex hormones and was used in the manufacture of the first oral contrac ...
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Yucca |
Yucca schidigera |
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Yucca' s most promising use is in the treatment of both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. ...
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