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Echinacea

Herbs that stimulate the immune system are very important in holistic herbal therapies. Many of these herbs work slowly over a long period of time to help our bodies naturally fight off infections, colds and other viral invaders.


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Common Name Botanical Name Other Names
Andrographis
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Andrographis Andrographis paniculata Creat, chuan xin lian, Kan jang, Kalmegha
: leaves and roots : a : Andrographis paniculata is an herb native to the Indian subcontinent and is used in Ayurveda,the ancient (before 2500 b.c.) I ...
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 ...
Barley Grass
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Barley Grass Hordeum vulgare
: Dried or fresh shoot : : Young barley grass is one of a group of 'green' or superfoods, along with wheat grass and blue green algae, that are characterized by their emerald gr ...
Boneset
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Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum Common Thorough wort, Agueweed, Indian Sage
: Aerial parts : American : Only the advent of aspirin displaced boneset as the popular choice for colds and fever. ...
Bupleurum
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Bupleurum Bupleurum chinense chai hu, Chinese thorowax root
: root : Chinese : Bupleurum is an important Chinese tonic herb for the liver and circulatory system ...
Cat's Claw
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Cat's Claw Uncaria tomentosa una de gato
: bark : South American : Cat's claw bark is traditionally used for inflammatory arthritis and intestinal complaints such as stomach ulcers ...
Catuaba
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Catuaba Erythroxylum catuaba caramuru, catagu, catigu, catigua, chuchuhuasha, pau de reposta, or tatuaba
: Bark : Amazon rainforest : Catuaba is the most famous of the Brazilian aphrodisiac plants, noted for it's ability to strengthen erections. ...
Chanca Piedra
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Chanca Piedra Phyllanthus niruri phyllanthus, quebra pedra, kidney stone tree
: arial parts : Amazon rainforest : This traditional native medicine is used to treat kidney stones in both human and veterinary herbal medicine. ...
Coconut
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Coconut Cocos nucifera
: Copra is the dried meat of the seed and is the main source of coconut oil, also known as coconut butter : Tropics - South Pacific : There is no mistaking the wonderful benefits of coconut oil for the softening and healing dry and damaged skin. ...
Echinacea
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Echinacea Echinacea angustifolia Purple coneflower
: Most often roots, stems and flowers are also used but are weaker : North American : There are dozens of dozens of biochemical compounds that act in therapeutic synergy in this complex plant that support disease resistance in several ...
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 ...
Goldenseal
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Goldenseal Hydrastis canadensis
: primarily the root, to a lesser extent leaves : North America : Goldenseal is a folk medicine staple widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a contact disinfectant. ...
Jiaogulan
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Jiaogulan Gynostemma pentaphyllum Jiao Gu Lan, Amachazuru, Herb of Immortality, sweet tea vine
: leaves : : Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan)is an adaptgen and antioxidant with properties similar to that of ginseng. ...
Maca
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Maca Lepidium peruvianum Maca, Peruvian ginseng, maka
: root : : Maca root is being effectively administered to both men and women to help increase libido, men's sperm activity, and to assist both sexes with issues ...
Maitake mushroom
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Maitake mushroom Grifola frondosa Hen of the Woods
: whole mushroom : : Maitake's use as an adaptogen—an herb arose in classic Chinese and Japanese medicine. ...
Noni
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Noni Morinda citrifolia Indian Mulberry, Mengkudu, Nono, Nhau, Ashyuka.
: Pulp, juice : Polynesia, Ayruveda : 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 ...
Poke Root
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Poke Root Phytolacca americana American nightshade, cancer jalap, coakum, garget, inkberry, pigeon berry, chui xu shang lu
: Tincture of the root : North Amercian : 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 ...
Reishi
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Reishi Ganoderma lucidum Ling-zhi, ling chih, ling chi mushroom
: Fruiting body : China, Japan : Reishi mushroom grows wild on plum trees in Japan, it is commercially cultivated in China, Japan and the United States. ...
Rhodiola
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Rhodiola Rhodea rosiola Golden Root, Roseroot, Aaron's Rod
: Root : Russian, Tibetan, Chinese : Rhodiola is an adaptogen, and acts in a similar fashion as ginseng ...
Suma Root
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Suma Root Pfaffia paniculata Brazilian ginseng
: root : South Amercian : Suma root has the ability to act as an adaptogen, helping the body to cope with stress, increasing energy levels and resisitence to disease. ...

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Calendula officinalis
Calendula Calendula : Calendula flower oil is one of the first herbs to consider in minor first aid applications. Particularly good treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, and minor wounds.
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    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
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    Sassafras albidum
  10. Hibiscus
    Hibiscus sabdariffa

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