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Chionanthus virginicus |
Fringe tree |
Old Man's beard, Snowdrop tree |
| Tree :
Dried back :
American :
Fringe tree, Chionanthus virginica is small tree or shrub that is native to Eastern North Amercia.
The genus Chionanthus is also f ...
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Acacia senegal |
Acacia |
Gum Arabic, Cassie flower, Catechu, Egyptian thorn |
| Shrub :
resin :
Egyptian :
Herbalists use acacia gum to bind pills and lozenges and to stabilize emulsions ...
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Achillea millefolium |
Yarrow |
Milfoil, Old Man's Pepper, Nosebleed |
| herb :
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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Acorus calamus |
Calamus |
Sweet Sledge. Sweet Myrtle, Sweet Flag |
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Rhizome :
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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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Aesculus hippocastanum |
Horse Chestnut |
Buckeye |
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Bark, seed, leaf :
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The plant is called "horse" chestnut because its seeds are edible for horses, but not humans, not related to the edible ...
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Agaricus blazei |
Agaricus blazei mushroom |
Himematsutake, (Japan) Cogumelo do Sol (Brazil) |
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Brazil, Japan :
popular medicinal and culinary mushrooms with a delicious almond extract flavor and meaty texture. ...
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Agathosma betulina |
Buchu |
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leaves and flowers :
Africa :
Buchu is one of South Africa's best known medicinal plants in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). ...
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Agrimonia eupatoria L. |
Agrimony |
Liverwort, cockleburr, sticklewort |
| herb :
Aerial parts :
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Agrimony is a member of the rose family, and like all its relatives is highly astringent. Agrimony's ability to stop bleeding led to its being used ...
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Agropyron repens |
Couch grass |
Twitch grass, witchgrass, dog's grass, scutch, quick grass, triticum |
| Grass :
Rhizome :
Greek :
Couch grass it valued by herbalists for its mucilage rich rhizome. ...
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Alchemilla vulgaris |
Lady's Mantle |
Leontopodium, Stellaria |
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whole herb, root :
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The root, when employed may be fresh. Mantle has astringent and styptic properties, on account of the tannin it contains ...
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Aleurites moluccanus |
Kukui Nut Oil |
Candlenut, Indian-walnut, candleberry |
| Tropical tree :
Nut :
Hawaii :
Kukui oil is expeller expressed from the nuts, and is light yellow with an amber tint. The oil pentrates skin deeply to hydrate and soften and is us ...
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Allium sativum |
Garlic |
Poor Man's Treacle, Bawang, Bauang |
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bulb :
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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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Aloe vera |
Aloe |
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Juice of the inner leaf :
Greek :
The leaf juices of the aloe plant have important medicinal uses, making aloe one of the most respected medicinal plants found in many gels, creams and ...
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Aloysia citriodora |
Lemon Verbena |
vervain |
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Leaves, flowers :
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Lemon verbena is used primarily as a culinary herb, but it also makes a delightful medicinal herb tea ...
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Alpinia officinarum |
Galangal Root |
Galanga, lesser galangal, Blue ginger, Chinese ginger |
| Tropical perennial :
root :
Asian :
Galangal is a sub tropical Asian member of the Ginger family. Herbalists consider the galangal root antispasmodic and antibacterial, and recommend it ...
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Althaea officinalis L. |
Mallow, Marsh |
Marshmallow, Wymote |
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Primarily root, the leaves and flowers to a lesser extent :
Europe, N. America :
Marshmallow is a soothing and healing plant mainly due to it's high mucilage content. ...
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Anacardium occidentale |
Cajueiro |
cashew nut shells, jambu |
| Evergreen tree :
bark, stems, nuts, and resin :
Amazon :
Cajueiro contains naturally occurring analogs of the latest diabetes drugs without their potential for liver damage or weight gain. ...
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Ananas comosus |
Pineapple |
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Fruit, stem :
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Pineapple has been used as a medicinal plant in several native cultures. Pineapple contains a proteolytic enzyme bromelain, which digests food by brea ...
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Andrographis paniculata |
Andrographis |
Creat, chuan xin lian, Kan jang, Kalmegha |
| small annual shrub :
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 ...
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Anethum graveoleus |
Dill |
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seeds, herb, oil :
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Dill is good for treatment of gas and nausea , especially from sudden changes in diet, or a bad reaction to spicy food. ...
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Angelica archagelica |
Angelica |
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roots, stems,seeds, leaves :
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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 ...
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Angelica sinensis |
Dong Quai |
Chinese Angelica, Dang-gui |
| herb :
root :
China :
In traditional Chinese medicine, only ginseng is more esteemed. ...
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Aniba rosaeodora |
Bois de Rose |
Rosewood |
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South America :
Rosewood, or bois de rose, is a tropical tree growing wild in the Amazon basin , mainly in Brazil and in Guyana. Unfortunatel ...
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Anthriscus cerfolium |
Chervil |
chervel,sweet cicely |
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leaves :
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Although chervil is considered to be foremost a culinary herb, is also has a history of use in herbal medicine. ...
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Apium graveolens |
Celery |
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| herb :
Ripe seeds, herb and root :
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Celery seed helps rid the body of uric acid that often causes pain and inflammation in gout and arthritis. ...
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Aralia racemosa |
Spikenard |
Indian Root; Spignet, Fleabane |
| rhizomatous herbaceous perennial :
root :
North Amercian :
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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Arctium lappa |
Burdock |
Niu Bang Zi |
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Fresh or dried roots, leaves, seeds :
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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 ...
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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi |
Uva Ursi |
Bearberry |
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Leaves :
8 :
Uva ursi contains a considerable amount of tannins ( up to 40 percent) making it one of natures most powerful astringents. Uva usi is a strong herb th ...
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Aristolochia spp |
Snakeroot |
Virginia snakeroot, birthworts, pipevines or Dutchman's pipes |
| evergreen and deciduous woody vines and herbaceous perennials :
Dried rhizome and roots :
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Arnica montana |
Arnica |
leopard's bane,mountain tobacco |
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roots,flowers :
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One of the best known herbal sports medicines, arnica has dramatic results if used immediately after an injury. ...
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Artemisia dracunculus |
Tarragon |
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leaves :
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Tarragon is a culinary star in French cuisine and best used fresh. ...
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Artemisia vulgaris |
Mugwort |
St. John's Plant |
| herbaceous perennial :
Leaves, roots :
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Mugwort is a close relative to wormwood , Artemisai absinthium. Sometimes overlooked for more "flashy" herbs in this current day, it is still a favori ...
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Asarum canadense |
Ginger, Wild |
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North America :
Wild ginger is a native Amercan plant whose medicinal qualities were known to many Indian tribes. ...
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Asclepias tuberosa |
Pleurisy Root |
Butterfly-weed. Swallow-wort, Tuber root, Wind root, Colic root, Orange Milkweed |
| perinnial herb :
root :
N. America :
Known popularly as pleurisy root, from its medicinal use against a wide range of respiratory and lung conditions, specifically pleurisy ...
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Aspalathus linearis |
Rooibos |
Redbush Tea, Red tea |
| bush :
Leaves :
Africa :
Rooibos is naturally caffeine free and therefore suitable for children, infants and breast-feeding mothers ...
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Asparagus spp |
Asparagus |
Satavari |
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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, ...
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Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus |
Astragalus |
Huang qi , yellow leader |
| perennial plant :
root :
China :
Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interfer ...
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Atropa belladonna |
Belladonna |
Deadly nightshade |
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Its leaves, roots and black berries are dangerous. Even small doses can send you into a coma. ...
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Avena sativa L. |
Oats |
Groats. Oatmeal. Oatstraw |
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Leaves and stems of the preflowering plant :
Europe, N. America :
Oats have always had a reputation as a wholesome, healthy food. The grain is a rich source of complex sugars used by the body. Green oatstraw teas, oa ...
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Azadirachta Indica |
Neem |
Margosa, Neem oil |
| tree :
leaves, twigs, and seed nut oil :
Ayurvedic :
Neem oil is exceptionally rich, has moisturizing and regenerative properties, contains Vitamin E, and has essential fatty acids. Neem is commonly use ...
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Bacopa monniera |
Bacopa |
Water hyssop, Brahmi |
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Ayruvedic :
A traditional Ayurvedic medicine commonly used to treat mental illness and epilepsy ...
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Berberis vulgaris L. |
Barberry, Common |
Huang Lian, Chinese Goldthread, Pepperidge-bush |
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bark, root-bark :
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The Barberry used to be cultivated for the sake of the fruit, which was pickled and used for garnishing dishes. ...
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Betula alba |
Birch |
White Birch, Sweet Birch, Cherry Birch |
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Bark, leaves :
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Teas of the birch bark contain salicylate, the compound found in aspirin. Salicylate relieves inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis, rh ...
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Bixa orellana |
Annatto |
achiote, lipstick tree |
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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 ...
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Borago officinalis |
Borage |
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seed oil, leaves,flowers :
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Borage oil should not be heated, and must be used cold to take full advantage of its health benefits. For topical applications, either apply directly, ...
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Boswellia thurifera |
Boswellia |
Olibanum, Indian Frankincense, Arabic Frankincense, and Salai guggal |
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gum resin :
Middle East :
Boswellia or Indian frankincense is one of the Ayurvedic gum resins which are referred to collectively as guggals. ...
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Brassica nigra |
Black Mustard |
Mustard Seed, Brown mustard |
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Seeds and leaves :
Greek :
Pungent mustard oil is antibacterial and antifungal, warm and stimulating. ...
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Bupleurum chinense |
Bupleurum |
chai hu, Chinese thorowax root |
| Perennial herb :
root :
Chinese :
Bupleurum is an important Chinese tonic herb for the liver and circulatory system ...
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Butyrospermum parkii |
Shea Butter |
Vitellaria,Karité |
| tree :
Nut oil :
African :
Shea butter is rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids that rejuvenate
and hydrate skin and hair. Use shea butter to treat damaged skin, help he ...
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Calendula officinalis |
Calendula |
Pot marigold |
| perennial herbaceous plants :
flowers and leaves :
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Calendula flower oil is one of the first herbs to consider in minor first aid applications.
Particularly good treatment for cuts, scrapes, bruises, a ...
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Calophyllum inophyllum |
Tamanu Oil |
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seed oil :
Asia :
Fiji natives use Tamanu oil for joint pains, arthritis, bruises, oozing wounds, chapped lips and preventing diaper rash. ...
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Camellia sinensis |
Tea |
Green Tea, Black tea |
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leaves :
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Black tea, Oolong/Wu long tea and green and white teas are all from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. ...
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Camellia sinensis |
Oolong Tea |
Wu Long, Wu Yi Tea |
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leaves :
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It is true that Oolong/Wu Long tea not only boosts metabolism and suppresses sugar cravings, but it may also burn fat. ...
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Cananga adorata |
Ylang-Ylang |
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essence obtained from flowers :
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Ylang ylang oil is distilled from the early morning, fresh-picked flowers of the cananga tree. Ylang-ylang is a stimulating, yet relaxing oil with ant ...
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Cannabis sativa |
Hemp/Cannabis |
marijuana, pot, gunja, weed |
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flowers, leaves, seeds :
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Perhaps the most valued property of hemp (Cannabis sativa) is its percentage of essential fatty acids, which is higher than any other plant in ...
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Capsella bursa-pastoris |
Shepherd's Purse |
Pickpurse, Casewort |
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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. ...
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Capsicum minimum |
Cayenne Pepper |
Capsicum ,African Pepper, Chillies, Bird Pepper |
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Fruit, ripe and dried :
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Capsicum, an extract from cayenne and other peppers, can dramatically reduce chronic nerve pain, and along with it's anti-inflammatory actions it is ...
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Carapa guianensis |
Andiroba |
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Oil extracted from the nut, bark and leaves :
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Andiroba oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and is an anti-inflammatory due to the presence of compounds known as limonoids. ...
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Carbenia benedictus |
Blessed Thistle |
Holy thistle, St. Benedict's thistle |
| Annual plant :
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 ...
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Carica papaya |
Papaya |
Papaw, Melon Tree, Papaya Vulgaris |
| Tropical tree-like plant :
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. ...
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Carthamus tinctorius |
Safflower |
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oil :
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The Safflower plant , known in India as Koosumbha and in china as Hoang-tchi, is extensively cultivated in India, China and ...
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Carum carvi |
Caraway |
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| herb :
Seeds, Essential Oil :
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The familiar seed that adorn dark rye bread is a member of the carrot family, and all parts are edible, roots, leaves and see ...
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Cassia nomame |
Cassia Nomame |
Hama-cha, Kita; nomame herba; Mimosoides tea |
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China :
Native to China and originally produced in the south of the Changjiang river an extract of this herb is showing up in many weight loss and diet formul ...
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Caulophyllum thalictroide |
Blue Cohosh |
sqaw root |
| herb :
Dried root :
American :
Blue cohosh is generally used in combination with other herbs, often black cohosh to treat menstrual disorders. ...
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Ceanothus americanus |
Red Root |
New Jersey tea, Wild Snowball |
| Shrub :
inner root bark, leaves :
Native American :
Dried leaves were used as a tea substitute, in the American Revolutionary War times, hence the common name "New Jersey Tea", but it is the root that h ...
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Cedurs atlantica |
Cedar |
Atlas cedarwood |
| tree :
Essense obtained from wood :
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Cedarwood is known for use in problem skin, as an insect repellent, and as an inhalant in respiratory complaints. It's actions are sedative, astringen ...
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Centaurea cyanus |
Cornflowers |
Bachelors-button, , bluebottle, bluebonnets |
| Self-seeding annuals :
flowers :
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The petals of cornflowers are the part used in herbal folklore. According to M. Grieve “ cornflowers are considered to have tonic, stimulant and ...
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Centaurium erythraea |
Centaury |
Erythraea centaurium,bitterherb, centaury gentian |
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Dried flowering aerial parts :
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bitter tonic effect on the digestive system. A gentle laxative, and an excellent remedy for heartburn ...
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Centella asiatica (L.) |
Gotu Kola |
Indian Pennywort, Brahmi |
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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 ...
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Ceratonia siliqua |
Carob |
Locust Bean, St.John's-Bread |
| Evergreen tree :
Seed Pod :
Mediterrianian :
Carob is widely used as a healthy substitute for chocolate, and can be used in much the same manner as cocoa powder and is lower in calories ...
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Chamaelireum luteum |
False Unicorn Root |
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root :
North American :
A treasured woman's botanical, false unicorn is widely used to treat a variety of problems unique to the female reproductive system. ...
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Chelidonium majus |
Celandine |
Greater or common celandine |
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aerial parts :
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Celandine grows all over Germany and France, in waste places, on old walls, along roadways, and about dwellings ...
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Chenopodium ambrosioides |
Epazote |
Wormseed, Jesuit's Tea, Mexican Tea, Herba Sancti Mariæ |
| Annual or short-lived perennial :
Leafy parts :
Mexico :
The use of epazote can be traced back to the Aztecs. Epazote essential oil contains up to 70% ascaridole, which gives it a similiar character to boldo ...
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Chrysanthemum morifolium, C. sinense |
Chrysanthemum |
Mums, Ju Hua, Chu Hua,Florist's Chrysanthemum |
| herbaceous perennial :
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 ...
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Cichorium intybus |
Chicory |
Succory, Blue Sailors |
| perennial herb :
root, leaves :
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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 ...
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Cimifuga raemosa |
Black Cohosh |
Black snake root, Squaw Root, Bugbane |
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root :
American :
Black cohosh contains numerous chemical constituents, among them isoflavones like formononetin, which makes it useful for hot flashes, vaginal dryness ...
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Cinchona spp |
Peruvian Bark |
Red Bark. Jesuits' Powder. Cinchona Bark |
| Tree :
bark :
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Peruvian Bark, is the historical name of the main active principle, quinine. ...
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Cinnamomum camphora |
Camphor |
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Essential oil steam distilled from wood :
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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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Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum |
Cinnamon |
Cassia Bark |
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Dried bark :
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The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. ...
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Citrus aurantifolia |
Lime |
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| tree :
rind of fruit :
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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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Citrus begamia |
Bergamot |
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| tree :
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 ...
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Citrus limonum |
Lemon |
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Rind, juice, essential oil :
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Lemon is used in alternative medicine to help build immunity against colds, influenza, and other viral infection, to detoxify the body and assist lymp ...
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Citrus paradisi |
Grapefruit |
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| fruit :
rind of fruit, seeds :
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Grapefruit is not only a great breakfast item, but the extracts from the seeds, pulp and inner rind can be helpful. ...
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Citrus sinensis, C.Nobilus |
Orange |
Mandarin Orange, Tangerine |
| tree :
Fruit rind :
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Bitter orange and sweet orange both have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. ...
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Cocos nucifera |
Coconut |
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| tree :
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. ...
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Codonopsis pilosula |
Codonopsis |
Dang Shen, tangshen, Bastard Ginseng, bonnet bellflowers |
| perennial vine :
taproot :
China :
Codonopsis is a relatively inexpensive herb that is often substituted for Panax ginseng in herbal tonics. It is believed to have an action similar to ...
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Coffea arabica |
Coffee |
java, joe |
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beans :
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Coffee is probably the most popular drug in the world, Americans consume the equivalent of 500 cups per person ...
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Cola acuminata |
Kola Nut |
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| Tree :
Nuts :
Africa :
Kola nuts contain caffine, which may explain their popular use in energy tonics. Native to Africa ...
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Commiphora myrrha |
Myrrh |
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| tree :
Resin :
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Natural myrrh resin is one of the oldest known perfumery materials. Myrrh has been used as a cleansing, purifying agent since ancient times. ...
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Convolvulus Jalapa |
Jalap |
Jalap Bindweed |
| climbing vine :
root :
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Jalap has been known in Europe since the beginning of the 17th century for it's strong cathartic and purgative action ...
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Copaifera Officinalis |
Copaiba Balsam |
balsam, copaiva, Jesuit's balsam, copal, palo de aceite, capivi |
| tropical tree :
oleoresin obtained from the trunk :
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Copaiba is used topically to relieve inflammation and help heal athlete's foot, eczema and psoriasis, and heals damaged skin with minimal scarring. ...
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Coptis spp |
Coptis |
Chinese goldthread, Huang Lian, Figwortflower,Canker Root |
| perennial :
root :
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Coptis root is used in much the same manner as other berberine containing herbs,barberry, goldenseal, and Oregon grape root. ...
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Corlandrum sativum |
Coriander |
Chinese parsley, cilantro |
| Annual Herb :
seeds, essential oil :
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As an aromatic stimulant and spice, it has been cultivated and used since very ancient times. It was employed by Hippocrates ...
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Corydalis spp |
Corydalis |
fumewort, Yan Hu So |
| perennial herbaceous flowering plant :
Tuber and bulb :
Chinese :
Corydalis contains the alkaloid bulbocapnine, which is occasionally used in medicine to treat convulsions, Parkinson's disease ...
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Corylus avellana |
Hazelnut |
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| Tree :
Nut Oil, nuts :
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Hazelnut oil is absorbed quickly into the skin, it has tonifying and astringent action. Good for those with slightly oily skin ...
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Crataegus monogyna |
Hawthorn |
Mayblossom, whitethorn, Red Haw; Mayflower |
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Flowers, leaves, berries :
Europe, N. America :
Hawthorn berries have been used as a heart tonics for thousands of years, and remain one of our most valued herbal heart tonics. ...
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Crocus sativus |
Saffron |
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dried stigma (stamens) of the flower :
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Saffron contains more than 150 volatile and aroma-yielding compounds ...
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Cucurbita pepo |
Pumpkin Seed |
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Seeds and seed oil :
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Pumpkin seed oil is a nutrious source of vitamins and minerals and well as both Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. ...
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Cuminum cyminum |
Cumin |
cummin |
| herbaceous annual plant :
Seeds :
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Cumin is aromatic, containing up to 4 percent essential oil, warm, spicy and slightly sweet. ...
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Cupressus sempervirens |
Cypress |
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Needles and twigs :
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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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Curcuma longa L. |
Turmeric |
Curcuma, Indian saffron |
| herbaceous perennial plant :
rhizome :
Ayurvedic :
Turmeric is a mild aromatic stimulant used in the manufacture of curry powders and mustards.The curcumin in turmeric has recently been shown effective ...
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Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus |
Lemongrass |
lemongrass |
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stalk, essential oil :
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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 ...
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Cynara scolymus |
Artichoke, Globe |
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| perennial thistle :
Flower heads as vegetable, dried leaves medicinal :
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The artichoke is a common vegetable that also had traditional uses in herbal medicine ...
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Datura spp |
Datura |
Jimsonweed, metel nut, Thorn Apple |
| herbaceous :
Seeds, leaves, flowers :
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Datura are potent
members of the Solanaceae family, relatives of other well known narcotic plants
such as henbane and mandrake. ...
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Daucus carota L. |
Carrot Seed |
Wild Carrot; Queen Anne's Lace; Bird's-nest |
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root, seeds :
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The carrot was well known to the ancients, and is mentioned by Greek and Latin writers under various names, ...
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Dioscorea villosa |
Wild Yam |
Colic root, rheumatism root |
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The dried tuber :
N. America :
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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Echinacea angustifolia |
Echinacea |
Purple coneflower |
| Herb :
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 ...
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Elettaria cardamonuum |
Cardamom |
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seed pods, essential oil :
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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 ...
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Eleutherococcus senticosus |
Ginseng, Siberian |
Eleuthero ginseng, Ci-wu-jia, Wu Jia Shen Jing |
| herb :
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 ...
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Ephedra sinica |
Ephedra |
Ma Huang |
| shrub :
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 ...
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Epilobium angustifolium |
Fireweed |
Great or Spiked Willow-herb |
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The perennial, willowlike leaves of fireweed grow quickly to cover any burned ground with bright pink blossoms. ...
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Epimedium grandiflorum |
Epimedium |
horny goat weed, xian ling pi, and yin yang huo |
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leaf :
China :
Epimedium, also known as Yin Yang Huo or Horny Goat Weed, is a powerful remedy in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for thousands of year ...
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Equisetum arvense |
Horsetail |
Shavegrass |
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All ariel parts :
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Gently stimulating increased urinary flow, horsetail helps "flush" infectious bacteria out of the bladder without altering the body's balance of elect ...
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Erythroxylum catuaba |
Catuaba |
caramuru, catagu, catigu, catigua, chuchuhuasha, pau de reposta, or tatuaba |
| tree :
Bark :
Amazon rainforest :
Catuaba is the most famous of the Brazilian aphrodisiac plants, noted for it's ability to strengthen erections. ...
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Erythroxylum coca |
Coca, cocaine |
cocaine |
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leaves :
Central America :
Since time immemorial, its leaves have been used as a stimulant by the indigenous people of Peru, Bolivia ...
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Eschscholzia californica |
California Poppy |
Gold Poppy |
| herb :
Aerial parts, dried :
American :
The above ground parts and roots of this wildflower show promise in the treatment of insomnia without the side effects and dependency risks of prescri ...
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Eucalyptus globulus |
Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus |
| tree :
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 ...
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Eugenia caryophyllata |
Clove |
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Essential oil extracted from flower buds :
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Clove oil is virtually pure eugenol, a powerful, multifaceted phytochemical that numbs pain and kills bacteria and fungi. ...
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Eugenia Jambolana |
Jambul |
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| evergreen tropical tree :
Seeds, leaves, and bark :
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Practitioners of Ayurveda in India value jambul for lowering blood sugar and researchers are investigating its potential as a male contraceptive. ...
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Eupatorium perfoliatum |
Boneset |
Common Thorough wort, Agueweed, Indian Sage |
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Aerial parts :
American :
Only the advent of aspirin displaced boneset as the popular choice for colds and fever. ...
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Eupatorium purpureum |
Joe-pye weed |
Gravel or kidney root, Trumpet weed, purple or tall boneset |
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Rhizome and roots :
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Gravel root, reflects its main use as a diuretic used to treat urinary infections and stones ...
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Euphrasia, various species |
Eyebright |
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| herbaceous flowering plant :
Aerial parts :
Worldwide :
Eyebright is often used as an eyewash or in a compress to treat sore, itchy eyes. Eyebright is also a traditional remedy for nasal congestion and cata ...
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Euterpe oleracea |
Acai Berry |
Acai Berry, jussara, Açaí |
| Palm Tree :
Berries :
Amazon Rainforest :
The juice and berries of acai are an important food source for the indigenous populations of Brazil. ...
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Ferula asafoetida |
Asafoetida |
devil's dung, food of the gods, hing, narthex |
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Resin from roots :
Ayurveda :
According to ayurvedic medicine, asafoetida is a valuable spice and remedy for nervous disorders, colic, bowel spasms, and for spasmodic coughing. ...
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Foeniculum vulgare |
Fennel |
Sweet Fennel, Fenkel |
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Seeds, leaves, roots, oil - the whole plant :
Greek :
The uses for fennel go far beyond the kitchen however, fennel has been used as a medicinal herb by the early Romans and Greeks. ...
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Forsythiae suspensae |
Forsythia Fruit |
Lian Qiao, yellow bell |
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Fruit :
Chinese :
Forsythia fruit is used to treat colds and viral infections and fevers in traditional Chinese medicine. ...
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Fucus vesiculosis |
Bladderwrack |
Fucus, Seaweed,kelp |
| Seaweed :
Whole plant :
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As a source of iodine, it assists in the production of of thyroid hormones ...
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Fumaria officinalis |
Fumitory |
Earth smoke |
| herbaceous annual :
Aerial parts :
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Fumitory has traditionally been used as a vermifuge, to treat the skin, as a digestive tonic, and in sclerosis of the liver ...
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Galega officinalis |
Goat's Rue |
French lilac, Italian fitch |
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Arial parts :
Medieval Europe :
Goats rue is a widespread herb used by many traditions worldwide. The common name goats rue stems from the unpleasant smell of the bruised leaves ...
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Galium aparine |
Cleavers |
Clivers, Goose Grass, Catchweed, Sweet Woodruff |
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Dried aerial parts and fresh expressed juice :
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Herbalists have long regarded cleavers as a valuable lymphatic tonic and diuretic. ...
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Galium odoratum |
Sweet Woodruff |
Wild Baby's Breath |
| Perennial herb :
Whole herb :
Middle ages :
Sweet woodruff has been used in Europe since the Middle Ages as both food and medicine. The Germans used it to flavor the traditional May wine,Buy Herb -->
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Ganoderma lucidum |
Reishi |
Ling-zhi, ling chih, ling chi mushroom |
| Fungus :
Fruiting body :
China, Japan :
Reishi mushroom grows wild on plum trees in Japan, it is commercially cultivated in China, Japan and the United States. ...
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Garcinia cambogia |
Garcinia Fruit |
Brindleberry, Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), Gambooge |
| Tropical tree :
Fruit :
Ayurvedic :
Both Garcinia cambogia and the extracted acid HCA are widely used in weight control formulas. ...
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Gaultheria procumbens |
Wintergreen |
Teaberry, Mountain Tea, Spice Berry, Checker-berry, Partridge-berry |
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Leaves :
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The volatile oil obtained by distillation and to which all the medicinal ...
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Gentiana lutea |
Gentian |
wild gentian ,yellow gentian |
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Dried root and rhizome :
Ayurvedic,Greek, TCM :
The herb has been used in European herbal medicine throughout the 3,000 years since its discovery as a bitter tonic. ...
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Ginkgo biloba L. |
Ginkgo biloba |
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| Tree :
Leaves and Nuts :
China :
Today gingko is one of the most commonly prescribed herbs and is a great example of a tonic herb - one that balances ...
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Glycyrrhiza glabra |
Licorice |
Liquorice, Gan-cao |
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root :
Greek :
Many herbalists regard licorice as a natural alternative to hydrocortisone and it is used in many formulations to activate and increase the effects of ...
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Grifola frondosa |
Maitake mushroom |
Hen of the Woods |
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whole mushroom :
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Maitake's use as an adaptogenan herb arose in classic Chinese and Japanese medicine. ...
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Grindelia spp |
Grindelia |
Gumplant, tarweed, rosinweed |
| scrub bush :
Aerial parts :
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Grindelia is a indigenous North America bush best known medicinally for its expectorant properties ...
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Gymnema sylvestre |
Gurmar |
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leaf :
Ayurvedic :
Gymnema sylvestre has been used traditionally in India for diabetes for over 2,000 years. It has recently become popluar as a ...
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Gynostemma pentaphyllum |
Jiaogulan |
Jiao Gu Lan, Amachazuru, Herb of Immortality, sweet tea vine |
| Perennial vine :
leaves :
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Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan)is an adaptgen and antioxidant with properties similar to that of ginseng. ...
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Hamamelis virginiana |
Witch Hazel |
Spotted Alder, Winterbloom, Snapping Hazelnut |
| Deciduous shrub :
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. ...
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Harpagophytum procumbens |
Devil's Claw |
grapple plant, wood spider |
| shrub-like perennial vine :
tuberous root :
Africa :
This herb has an extensive history of use as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, and digestive stimulant ...
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Helianthus annuus |
Sunflower |
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| Annual Plant :
seeds, flowers :
Americas :
Sunflower seeds, and the oil that is pressed from them are the part of the plant used most often for food and medicine
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Helichrysum angustifolium |
Immortelle |
Everlasting, Strawflower |
| flowering plant :
flowers :
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Helichrysum is known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and regenerative properties. ...
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Hibiscus sabdariffa |
Hibiscus |
Roselle, rosemallow, Jamaica Sorrel, red sorrel, agua de Jamaica |
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flower, Calyx :
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Traditional cultures world wide, from China to the Caribbean and the Americas have used hibiscus for medicinal teas ...
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Hippophae rhamnoides |
Sea Buckthorn Oil |
Sallow Thorn, Yellow Spine |
| deciduous shrub :
Seed Oil :
Russian :
Sea Buckthorn oil is used superficially to assist in healing skin injuries, burns, wounds, eczema, lesions, sun damaged skin, and abrasions. ...
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Hoodia Gordonii |
Hoodia |
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Africa :
Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent, cactus-like plant that grows in the African Kalahari Desert. For centuries, the San Bushmen ...
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Hordeum vulgare |
Barley Grass |
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| Grass :
Dried or fresh shoot :
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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 ...
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Humulus Lupulus |
Hops |
Hops |
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flowers :
Europe :
The Hop was first mentioned by Pliny who speaks of it as a garden plant among the Romans, who ate the young shoots in spring ...
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Hyacinthus nonscriptus |
Wild Hyacinth |
Bluebell |
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root :
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The Wild Hyacinth is in flower from early in April till the end of May, and being a perennial, and spreading rapidly, is ...
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Hydrastis canadensis |
Goldenseal |
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| perennial herb :
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. ...
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Hyoscyamus niger |
Henbane |
Hog bean, stinking nightshade |
| Annual or Biannual plant :
Leaf and seeds :
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Henbane has been used medicinally since the time of Pliny in ancient Greece, but it is not a herb to be taken for home use. ...
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Hypericum perforatum |
St. John's Wort |
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| herb :
Herb tops, flowers :
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St. Johns Wort has a demonstrated ability to act as an antidepressant, but this versatile herb also has dozens of chemical compounds that disinfect an ...
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Hyssopus officinalis |
Hyssop |
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Flowers, leaf and essential oil :
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Cultivated in gardens as an aromatic and medicinal herb, Hyssop is one of the main expectorant and decongestant herbs commonly used to treat respirato ...
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Ilex paraguariensis |
Mate |
yerba mate, matte |
| evergreen tree :
leaves :
South America :
Containing 196 active compounds, nutrients, and amino acids, Yerba mate is touted as the new healthy alternative to coffee. ...
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Impatiens capensis |
Jewel Weed |
Jewelweed, Wild Balsam. Balsam-weed. Impatiens, Spotted Touch-me-not, Lady's Eardrops, Lady's Slipper |
| herb :
Fresh juice :
N. America :
The juice of the plant is a traditional remedy for all sorts of skin ailments ...
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Inula helenium |
Elecampane |
Wild sunflower, Horseheal, Yellow Starwort |
| perennial composite plant :
Root and rhizome, flowers :
Greek :
Elecampane has been used since the days of ancient Greece and Rome and was included in the U.S. Pharmacopeia as a remedy for ...
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Iris germanica |
Orris Root |
Purple Flag, Bearded Iris |
| perennial herb :
Rhizomes :
Western Herbalism :
Dried orris root is used in perfumes and potpourris as a fixative that enhances other aromas, and in natural products as a base in tootepastes, and c ...
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Jasminum officinale |
Jasmine |
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| deciduous climber :
Essence obtained from flowers :
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In aromatherapy, jasmine absolute oil in used to uplift the spirits in cases of apathy, depression, menopausal disorders, and lack of confidence ...
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Juglans cinerea |
Butternut |
White walnut, Lemon walnut |
| Tree :
Inner Bark :
North Amercian :
Butternut is used as a mild laxative and to expel human parasites. ...
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Juglans nigra |
Black Walnut |
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| deciduous tree :
nut hulls :
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The nuts make a great snack however it is the bark, leaves and nut husks that are the source of the phytomedicine in black walnut. ...
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Juniperus communis |
Juniper |
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| tree :
berries :
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The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanically related. ...
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Lactuca virosa |
Wild lettuce |
Bitter lettuce, Opium Lettuce |
| Biennial herb :
Dried leaves :
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Wild lettuce contains a sedative milky latex that can induce opium like sensations. ...
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Larrea tridentata |
Chaparral |
hediondilla, Shegoi |
| :
Leaves, flowers and fruit :
Mexican, American Indian :
Chaparral has potent and long-lasting anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in the treatment of arthritis. Chaparral herb should only be externally ...
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Laurus nobilis |
Bay Laurel |
Sweet Bay, True Laurel |
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Leaves, fruit, oil :
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It is the source of the ancients' crowns and wreaths for heroes ...
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Lavandula officinalis |
Lavender |
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| herb :
Flowers, leaves and stems :
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Fresh lavender makes a wonderful, aromatic bouquet, and discourages insects from invading your home ...
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Lawsonia inermis |
Henna |
Henna or Hina |
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powdered leaves :
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Bridal couples in India decorate their hands and feet with intricate henna body art, referred to as Mehandi patterns ...
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Leonurus caridica L. |
Motherwort |
Lion's tail, lion's ear |
| herb :
Aerial parts :
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Motherwort has been used for hundreds of years in Europe and China for all manner of heart problems and circulatory disorders ...
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Lepidium peruvianum |
Maca |
Maca, Peruvian ginseng, maka |
| herbaceous biennial plant :
root :
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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 ...
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Levisticum officinale |
Lovage |
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| Herb perennial :
leaves, root, seeds :
Europe, N. America :
Lovage came to America with the English colonists and was brought over for both food and medicine. ...
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Linum usitatissimum L. |
Flax |
Linseed |
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Seeds :
Greek :
The origins of the use of flax go back into the dawn of history, its fibers have been found a prehistoric archaeological site ...
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Lippia graveolens |
Mexican Oregano |
Redbrush Lippia |
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Leaves :
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Native to the Amercian Southwest, Mexico and Central American, Lippia graveolens leaves are also used to make a traditional "country tea", tha ...
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Lobelia inflata |
Lobelia |
Indian-Tobacco. Pukeweed. Asthma Weed. |
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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 ...
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Lonicera periclymenum |
Honeysuckle |
jin yin hua, lonicera |
| Vine :
Aerial parts :
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The sweet smelling backyard shrub has suprising medicinal qualities. ...
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Lycium barbarum |
Goji Berries |
Lycii berry, Boxberry, Boxthorn, Wolfberry |
| deciduous woody shrub :
Whole berry, juice :
Chinese :
Goji berries are high in the ranks of superfruits, valued for there nutritive and antioxidant properties. ...
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Lycopodium clavatum, |
Club Moss |
Wolf's Claw |
| :
spores :
China :
An ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine remedies used for centuries to treat fever and inflammation. ...
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Lycopus spp. |
Bugleweed |
Water Horehound, Gypsywort |
| Perenial herb bloomes from early to midsummer :
leaves, stems, flowers :
Roman :
Bugleweed is useful in many heart and vascular system disorders ,hyperthyroid conditions and breast pain. ...
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Mahonia aquifolium |
Oregon Grape |
Mountain Grape, holly leaved barberry |
| Evergreen shrub :
root :
N. America :
Oregon grape shared many of the properties of goldenseal,but is not botanicaly related. ...
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Malus domestica |
Apple |
Apple cider vinegar, wine vinegar |
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fruit, flowers, bark :
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In addition to the fruit of the apple tree, its bark, flowers, and leaves all have healthy properties ...
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Maranta arundinacea |
Arrowroot powder |
Obedience plant |
| perennial herb :
Root powder :
South American :
The name may stem from the word for meal of meals(aru-aru)in the language of the West Indies Arawak people, Others believe the name comes from arrowr ...
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Marrubium vulgare L. |
Horehound |
White horehound, marrubio |
| :
Aerial parts :
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The Egyptians and Romans esteemed Horehound for coughs and colds, the same uses as it is recommend by modern herbalists ...
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Matricaria recutita |
Chamomile |
Camomile, Chamomilla |
| Annual herb :
Flowers :
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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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Medicago sativa L. |
Alfalfa |
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| Perenial Plant :
dried leaves, stems, unopened flowers, sprouts :
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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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Melaleuca alternifolia |
Tea Tree |
ti tree |
| tree :
essential oil distilled from leaves :
Australia :
Tea tree's major contribution to the herbal pharmacy is its broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. ...
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Melaleuca leucadendron, M. leucadendra |
Cajeput |
Weeping tea tree, weeping paperbark |
| Tree :
Leaves,twigs :
SE Asia, Australia :
While Cajeput is the sister tree to Tea tree and Niaouli the important difference is that Cajeput is skin-irritant and as such less suitable for exter ...
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Melissa officinalis |
Lemon Balm |
Melissa |
| herb :
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 ...
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Mentha piperita |
Peppermint |
Yerba Buena |
| herb :
whole herb :
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Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
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Mentha pulegium |
PennyRoyal |
Penny-Royal, poleo |
| :
leaves and young flowers, essential oil :
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Pennyroyal is an important member of the family of mints and is one that can be used safely for its intended purposes, when coupled with common sense, ...
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Mentha spicata |
Spearmint |
Spear mint |
| :
Leaves, essential oil :
:
Spearmint has much the same properties as peppermint, but is milder and good for use with children's complaints ...
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Detail
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Menyanthes trifoliata |
Bogbean |
Buckbean, March Clover |
| :
whole herb :
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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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Detail
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Momordica charantia |
Bitter Melon |
balsam pear, bitter gourd |
| vine :
gourd fruit :
Asian :
The gourd-like fruit has a long history as a treatment for diabetes. Bitter melon improves the body's ability to use blood sugar and improves glucose ...
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Detail
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Monarda didyma |
Bee Balm |
Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea, Bergamot, Horsebalm |
| perennial herb :
leaves, aerial plant :
American :
This species of mint has an aromatic order similar to the citrus Orange Bergamot, but the two are not related. ...
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Morinda citrifolia |
Noni |
Indian Mulberry, Mengkudu, Nono, Nhau, Ashyuka. |
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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 ...
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Myrica cerifera |
Bayberry |
Candleberry, wax myrtle |
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Roots, berries :
8 :
Early American colonists used the wax covering the plants berries to make candles. ...
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Myristica fragrans |
Nutmeg |
Mace |
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essential oil, spice :
:
Nutmeg oil provides a warming, activating action, without the potentially irritating effects of other spice oils. Use nutmeg powder in teas and sprin ...
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Myroxylon pereirae |
Balsam, Peru |
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Peru balsam is collected from wild trees along the coast of El Salvador. A large and beautiful tree with a valuable wood like ...
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Myrtus communis |
Myrtle |
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Leaf and berries :
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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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Nardostachys jatamansi |
Nard |
nard, nardin,and muskroot, spikenard |
| rhizomatous herbaceous perennial :
root :
Ayurvedic :
Spikenard oil has fallen out of favor in modern times, but was once one of the most widely used oils in and was part of the Ayurvedic herbal tradition ...
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Nasturtium officinale |
Watercress |
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| Perennial herb :
Stems and leaves :
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Watercress is a nutritional culinary food that can also be considered a medicinal plant ...
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Nelumbo nucifera |
Lotus |
Indian lotus, sacred lotus |
| :
Flower petals and stamens, pods and seeds, leaves :
Buddhists, Hindus, and Egyptian :
The lotus is one of the worlds most sacred plants, and has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. The rhizomes and leaves are combi ...
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Nepeta cataria |
Catnip |
Catmint, Nep,Catnep |
| Perenial herb :
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. ...
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Nigella sativa |
Black Seed Oil |
Black cumin, black caraway, Roman-coriander, fennel-flower |
| Annual Herb :
Seeds :
Middle Eastern :
Black cumin seed oil is used as a healthy dietary supplement. Black seed oil
contains fatty acids, vitamins and minerals in a unique cell structure. ...
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Ocimum basilicum |
Basil |
Sweet Basil |
| herb :
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 ...
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Ocimum sanctum |
Holy Basil |
Tulsi, Tulasi, Indian Basil |
| Herb :
Leaves, essential oil :
:
Holy Basil has been used for thousands of years the traditional medicinal of India, Ayurveda treatment. Known to Hindus as Tulsi the plant i ...
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Oenothera biennis |
Evening Primrose |
Night Willow-herb |
| perennial herbaceous flowering plant :
oil from seeds :
:
Both the leaves and the roots of the evening primrose contain a fragrant oil that plays an important part natural health. ...
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Olea europea |
Olive |
Olive Leaf |
| :
oil of the fruit, leaves, bark :
:
The monounsaturated oil of this evergreen tree's fruit is the used widely in cooking and as a skin care oil. ...
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Origanum marjorana |
Marjoram,Sweet |
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| perennial herb :
Flowering tops :
:
Sweet marjoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. . ...
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Origanum vulgare |
Oregano |
Wild Marjoram |
| herb :
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. ...
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Paeonia albiflora |
White Peony |
Bai Shao Yao, Peony root, and Chinese Peony |
| herbaceous perennial :
Root :
Chinese :
The white
peony is one of the oldest remedies in traditional Chinese medicine ...
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Panax ginseng |
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. ...
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Papaver rhoeas |
Red Poppy Flowers |
corn poppy, corn rose, field poppy, Flanders poppy |
| wildflower :
petals, seeds :
Middle East, Europe :
Red poppies have some folklore medicinal uses as a cough remedy,mild sedative and non-addictive sleep aid, though not nearly as potent as the related ...
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Passiflora incarnata |
Passion Flower |
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| vine :
Dried leaves and stems. :
S. Amercia, Southwest, Mexico :
Herbalists have a high regard for the soothing properties of passionflower and recommend it as a general nerve tonic. ...
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Paulinia Cupana |
Guarana |
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:
:
Guarana is made from the seeds of the world famous Paulinia Cupana plant. ...
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Pausinystalia johimbe |
Yohimbe |
johimbe |
| :
bark :
Africa :
The bark of this West African tree may be your best natural bet for reversing sexual dysfunction, though at the cost of several side effects. ...
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Pelargonium graveolens |
Geranium |
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| herb :
Leaves :
Africa :
Many people still call pelargoniums by their common name, scented geraniums ...
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Petasites vulgaris |
Butterbur |
Langwort, Umbrella Plan |
| :
root :
Europe, N. America :
Butterbur is thought to work by reducing spasms in muscle tissues, including blood vessels. However, there are concerns about possible liver damage ...
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Petroselinum crispum |
Parsley |
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| :
roots, leaves, seeds :
:
Of the variety crispum, or curled-leaved there are thirty-seven variations, the most valuable are those of compact habit ...
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Peumus boldus Molina |
Boldo |
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| tree :
leaves :
South American :
The Incas used the herb to treat are used to treat bladder and urinary tract infections, the same uses as you will find it recommended for today ...
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Detail
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Pfaffia paniculata |
Suma Root |
Brazilian ginseng |
| Vine :
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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Phaseolus vulgaris |
White Kidney Bean |
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| herbaceous annual plant :
bean :
:
Phaseolus vulgaris, an inhibitor of alpha-amylase, an enzyme that promotes the breakdown of starch. ...
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Phyllanthus niruri |
Chanca Piedra |
phyllanthus, quebra pedra, kidney stone tree |
| herb :
arial parts :
Amazon rainforest :
This traditional native medicine is used to treat kidney stones in both human and veterinary herbal medicine. ...
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Phytolacca americana |
Poke Root |
American nightshade, cancer jalap, coakum, garget, inkberry, pigeon berry, chui xu shang lu |
| herbaceous perennial plant :
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 ...
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Pimenta officinalis |
AllSpice |
Pimento,Jamaica Pepper |
| :
Ripe and unripe fruits, essential oil extracted from leaves :
West Indian Islands :
Allspice earns its common name because it tastes like a combination of cloves, juniper berries, cinnamon and pepper ...
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Pimenta racemosa |
Bay Rum |
Bay Rum Tree |
| tree :
:
:
also known as the Bay Rum Tree, and is not to be confused with Bay Laurel ...
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Detail
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Pimpinella anisum |
Anise Seed |
Aniseed |
| herb :
Seeds, essential oil :
1 :
Anise's phytochemicals, including creosol and alpapinene, are apparent and well-established in preparations to break up congestion, ease coughing, an ...
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Detail
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Pinus sylvestris |
Pine |
Scots Pine |
| :
Needles :
:
The key uses of pine are as an anti-infectious, antimicrobial agent in colds, flu, urinary and viral infections and as a pain reliever ...
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Detail
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Piper cuberba |
Cubeb |
Java pepper |
| herb :
:
:
A climbing perennial plant, with dicecious flowers in spikes. Odour is aromatic and taste is pungent and somewhat bitter. Com ...
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Detail
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Piper longum |
Long Pepper, Pippali |
Bengal Pepper, Indonesian Long Pepper, Java Pepper |
| Flowering plant :
fruits :
Ayurveda :
Long pepper is known as pippali in India, the word pepper itself is
derived from the Sanskrit word for long pepper, pippali. Pippali is valu ...
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Piper methysticum |
Kava-Kava |
Ava. Intoxicating Peper |
| shrub :
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 ...
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Detail
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Piper nigrum |
Black Pepper |
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| herb :
dried peppercorns :
:
Black peppers are culitivated in malabar, Java, Sumatra, and Penang. Black pepper oil is hot, warming and very yang ...
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Detail
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Piscidia piscipula |
Jamaican Dogwood |
Florida Fishposion Tree |
| :
bark :
Central America :
The bark of this Central American tree works similarly to aspirin. ...
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Plantago major ,lanceolata L. |
Plantain |
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 ...
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Detail
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Plectranthus barbatus |
Coleus Forskohlii |
Forskolin, Indian Coleus, False Boldo |
| tropical perennial plant :
root :
Ayurvedic :
Traditional Ayurevedic medicinal plant used to treat high blood pressure, help in losing weight, improving digestion and nutrient absorption, fighting ...
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Detail
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Podophyllum peltatum |
MayApple |
American Mandrake, Wild Lemon, Ducks Foot, Indian apple, Hog Apple |
| :
Root :
:
Podophyllum resin obtained from the root is the only part of the plant used in herbal medicine and is employed externally in the treatment of venereal ...
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Detail
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Pogostermon patchouli |
Patchouli |
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| herb :
:
:
Patchouli gained a certain reputation in the 60's as the preferred scent for Deadheads, perhaps because it's pungent scent was thought to mask the sme ...
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Detail
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Polygonatum biflorum |
Solomon's Seal |
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| Perennial herb :
rhizome :
Native American, Chinese :
Polygonatum has been used medicinally by many diverse folk traditions. Polygonatum has been used by Native American healers in North America, and in a ...
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Detail
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Polygonum multiflorum |
Fo-Ti Root |
He-shou-wu |
| Vine :
root :
Chinese :
With a distinctive sweet yet bitter taste, fo-ti is thought to unblock the channels of energy through the body, allowing the escape of the pathogenic ...
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Detail
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Populus spp |
Balm of Gilead |
Poplar Buds |
| tree :
Leaf buds :
:
The dried, unopened buds of the poplar tree are used in ointments and skin treatments to reduce pain and inflammation ...
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Detail
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Prunella vulgris L. |
Self-Heal |
Self-heal, Heal-all, Blue Curls, Heart-of-the-Earth, Brunella Carpenter-weed |
| Herb :
whole herb :
Europe, N. America :
Culpepper, explaining the name 'Self-Heal' whereby when you are hurt, you may heal yourself, as the bruised, fresh leaves ...
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Detail
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Prunus africanum |
Pygeum |
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| :
bark :
Africa :
Pygeum is a tree native to the higher elevations of central and southern Africa. Sometimes reffered to as the African Cherry ...
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Prunus armeniaca |
Apricot |
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| tree :
fruit, kernal oil :
:
. Like those of the peach, apricot kernels contain constituents similar to those of the bitter almond ...
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Detail
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Prunus dulcis |
Almond |
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| :
Almond kernal, expressed oil :
:
Sweet Almond oil is a favorite in aromatherapy carrier oils and skin care oils for it's ability to soften and condition the skin. ...
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Detail
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Prunus serotina |
Wild Cherry |
Black Cherry, chokecherry |
| Tree :
bark, fruit :
N. America :
Black cherry is an very effective herbal cough remedy. The main use of the bark main use is to still irritated, nagging coughs. ...
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Ptychopetalum olacoides |
Muira puama |
Marapama, potency wood |
| :
Bark and root :
S. America :
Muira puama is commonly referred to not only as an aphrodisiac but also as a nerve stimulant that is said to heighten sexual receptiveness. ...
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Pueraria lobata |
Kudzu |
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| :
dried root :
Japan, N.America :
Kudzu shows an ability to both decreases the amount of alcohol a person drinks, and help prevent hangovers. The plant is also used in traditional Chin ...
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Detail
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Quassia amara |
Quassia |
Amargo, Bitter Wood, Jamaica Quassia, Bitter Ash |
| Tree :
Heartwood, leaves :
Rainforest :
Quassin extract is said to by many times more bitter than quinine, and is used as an ingredient in many medications that would normally contain qui ...
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Detail
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Quercus robur |
Oak |
White Oak |
| Deciduous tree :
Bark :
:
Oak bark is a powerful astringent, and has been used by herbalists for thousands of years ...
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Detail
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Rehmannia glutinosa |
Rehmannia |
Chinese Foxglove, Shu Di Huang |
| :
dried root, fresh root, prepared root :
China :
Rehmannia is a very commonly used herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Know as or Di-huang, (earth yellow), prepared rehmannia is used for loss of bl ...
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Detail
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Rhamnus purshiana DC |
Cascara Sagrada |
Buckthorn |
| tree :
Bark :
American :
All variants of this berry-bearing tree belong to the buckthorn family, the most preferred in plant medicine is cascara ...
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Detail
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Rheum palmatum |
Turkey Rhubarb |
Chinese rhubarb |
| perennial plants :
Root :
Chinese :
Turkey rhubarb is a purgative, and is most often used in herbal formulas for it's strong laxative effects. It is most famously an ingredient in the ...
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Detail
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Rhodea rosiola |
Rhodiola |
Golden Root, Roseroot, Aaron's Rod |
| Flowering perennial :
Root :
Russian, Tibetan, Chinese :
Rhodiola is an adaptogen, and acts in a similar fashion as ginseng ...
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Detail
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Rosa centifolia |
Rose |
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| perennial shrub or vine :
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, ...
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Detail
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Rosmarinus officinalis |
Rosemary |
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| :
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 ...
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Detail
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Rubus idaeus |
Raspberry |
Raspberry Leaf |
| herb :
fruit, leaves, bark :
:
Raspberry's most extensive use is to alleviate menstrual cycle and facilitate childbirth ...
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Detail
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Rumex acetosella var. vulgaris |
Sheep Sorrel |
Sheep or field sorrel, oseille |
| Perennial :
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 ...
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Detail
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Rumex crispus |
Yellow Dock |
Sorrel, curled or narrow dock |
| herb :
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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Detail
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Ruscus aculeatus |
Broom, Butcher's |
Jew's Myrtle, Sweet Broom |
| :
rhizome :
:
The matured branches used to be bound into bundles and sold to butchers for sweeping the blocks, hence the name. ...
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Detail
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Ruta graveolens L. |
Rue |
Herb of Grace |
| :
Whole Herb :
:
One of the oldest and garden plants cultivated for medicinal use Rue was valued as a country simple for its ability to ward off toxins and pests ...
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Detail
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Salix Alba |
White Willow |
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| tree :
Bark :
:
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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Detail
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Salvia officinalis |
Sage |
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| Herb :
Leaves, small stems and flowers :
:
Sage is an excellent and safe natural disinfectant. The antimicrobial action of thujone, a compound found in the volatile oil, works against bacterial ...
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Detail
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Salvia sclarea |
Clary Sage |
Clarysage |
| :
:
:
Clary sage has a special affinity with the female system in general and is recommended for women ...
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Detail
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Sambucus nigra |
Elder |
Elderberry |
| tree :
Flowers, berries :
Europe, North America :
Leaves are used in an ointment that is a folk remedy for bruises,sprains, chilblains and hard-to-cure skin irritations. ...
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Detail
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Sanguinaria canadensis L |
Bloodroot |
red puccoon blood root, pauson |
| Flower :
root :
American :
Bloodroot is a wildflower that grows in North America as far west as Kansas. The name is derived from the reddish roots ...
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Detail
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Sanguisorba minor |
Salad Burnet |
Lesser Burnet |
| Perennial herb :
Leaves :
European, North American :
Salad burnet , while not considered on of the major additons to the herbal pharmacopeia, is still a decorative and endearing ...
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Detail
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Santalum album |
Sandalwood |
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| tree :
Heartwood :
:
Sandalwood oil has a sweet-woody, warm, balsamic aroma that improves with age. The essential oil blends wonderfully with most ...
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Detail
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Saponaria officinalis |
Soapwort |
Bouncing Bet, Fuller's herb, Sweet William, Bruisewort, Old Maids Pink |
| perennial plant, vespertine flower :
Rhizome :
:
The common name of this member of the carnation family indicates it's traditional uses in washing ...
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Detail
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Sarenoa serrulata |
Saw Palmetto |
Sabal Sabal serrulata |
| :
Partially-dried ripe fruit :
N. America :
Saw palmetto berry tea is commonly recommended for benign enlargement of the prostate and to treat chronic urinary tract infections. ...
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Detail
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Sassafras albidum |
sassafrass |
Saloop, ague tree, root beer tree, |
| Tree :
Root Bark, Bark and essential oil :
north amercian :
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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Detail
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Satureja montana |
Savory, Winter, Summer |
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| Perennial Herb :
All aerial parts :
:
Savory is a carminative herb recommend for gas and digestive upsets, including colic, diarrhea and indigestion. ...
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Detail
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Schisandra chinensis |
Schisandra |
Magnolia vine, wu-wei-zi, Schizandra |
| :
fruit :
China :
Schisandra, also known as Magnolia vine is found as a rare ornamental vine in Western gardens ...
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Detail
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Scrophularia nodosa |
Figwort |
Carpenter's square |
| Herbaceous perennial :
Aerial parts and roots :
American :
Figwort is used in salves and poultices to soothe inflamed skin in cases of psorisos and eczema, and to heal burns. 1 Herbalists today c ...
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Detail
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Scutellaria lateriflora |
Skullcap |
Virginian skull cap, mad-dog skull cap, scullcap |
| hardy perennial herb :
Leaves,stems and flowers :
N.America :
The plant has been used for centuries by herbalists as an effective nerve tonic and sedative. Its common uses include relief of nervous tension, anx ...
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Detail
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Sesamum indicum |
Sesame |
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| :
Seeds, seed oil :
:
Sesame seeds, and sesame seed oil are used for food, and skin care and have a rich tradition of medicinal use ...
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Detail
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Silybum marianum L. |
Milk Thistle |
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| herb perinal :
ripe seeds :
Europe, N. America :
Whole seeds of milk thistle or a tincture made from them are now used in the United States as well as Europe, for both protection and regeneration of ...
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Detail
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Simmondsia chinensis |
Jojoba |
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| :
Seed wax :
:
Bright yellow oil is one of the favorites in the carrier oil family. It contains proteins, minerals, and a waxy substance. ...
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Detail
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Smilax sarsaparilla |
Sarsaparilla |
zarzaparrilla |
| perennial trailing vine :
Root :
Americas :
The spicy, pleasant smelling root is what gave old fashioned root beer its bite and is the part used medicinally ...
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Detail
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Solidago canadensis |
Goldenrod |
Woundwort, Aaron's rod, golden rod |
| perennial flowering plant :
Flowering tops, leaves :
:
This common wildflower is a traditional kidney tonic ...
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Detail
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Spriea Ulmaria |
Meadowsweet |
Queen of the Meadow, Bridewort, Quaker Lady |
| :
:
:
The meadowsweet is one of the best know wildflowers, its virtues have been known since the time of Dioscorides ...
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Detail
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Stachys officinalis |
Wood Betony |
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| Perinnial herb :
Arial parts, flowers and leaves :
Medieval :
Though this nearly forgotten mint has become increasingly rare modern herbal medicine, wood betony was once considered almost a panacea by the elder h ...
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Detail
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Stellaria media |
Chickweed |
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 ...
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Detail
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Stevia rebaudiana |
Stevia |
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| :
:
Peru :
Stevia is a plant harvested in Peru, an all natural zero calories herbal sweetner that is good for you. ...
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Detail
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Styrax benzoin |
Benzoin |
Friar's balsam |
| tree :
resin :
:
Benzoin is an expectorant, and warms and tones the heart, increasing circulation. ...
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Detail
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Symphytum officinale |
Comfrey |
|
| :
root, leaves :
Greek :
Comfrey salves, ointments and teas are best know for the topical treatment of burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions, lacerations, flea and insect bites, ...
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Detail
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Tabebuia impertiginosa, various species |
Pau D' Arco |
lapacho, taheebo |
| :
Inner bark :
S. America :
There is a great deal of practical evidence, however, that pau d'arco can be used with success to treat colds, flu, sore throat, and yeast infections. ...
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Detail
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Tanacetum balsamita L. |
Costmary |
Balsam Herb. Costmarie, Bible Leaf, Mace |
| perennial temperate herb :
Flowers :
:
The common name Bible Leaf comes from the New England practice of chewing the minty leaves to stay awake during long sermons. ...
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Detail
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Tanacetum parthenium |
Feverfew |
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| :
arial parts :
Europe :
Feverfew inhibits platelet aggregating in the bloodstream, thus preventing blockage of small capillaries, one of the reasons behind feverfew's popular ...
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Detail
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Tanacetum vulgare |
Tansy |
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 ...
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Detail
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Taraxacum officinale |
Dandelion |
Priest's crown, Swine's Snout |
| :
roots,flowers,leaves :
:
Like burdock, dandelion root helps the body dispose of unwanted skin bacteria. It also stimulates digestion and supports the liver. ...
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Detail
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Terminalia arjuna |
Arjuna |
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| :
Bark :
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Arjuna is among the most frequently prescribed herbs for cardiovascular health in ayurvedic medicine ...
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Theobroma cacao L. |
Cacao |
Chocolate, cocoa |
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seeds :
Aztec :
Mexicans named the pounded seeds Chocolate, an Aztec word used to describe a number of raw and processed products that ...
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Thuja occidentalis |
Thuja |
Arborvitae, tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar |
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Leaves and young twigs :
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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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Thymus vulgaris |
Thyme |
Common Thyme, Wild Thyme |
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Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
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Tilia, various spc |
Linden |
Lime tree, Basswood |
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The flowers, carefully dried in the shade. :
N. America, Europe :
The fragrant, yellowish flowers have been used since the Middle Ages to promote perspiration and for nervous conditions ...
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Trachyspermum ammi |
Ajwain Seed |
Ajwan, Ajwon |
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Seeds :
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The high concentration of essential oils in ajwain seeds, primarily thymol, give them an aroma and flavor resembling thyme, with a stronger bite ...
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Tribulus terrestris, |
Tribulus terrestris L |
Burra Gookeroo, Burra Gokhru, puncture vine, |
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Native to India, the role of Tribulus Terrestris in Eastern European folk medicine for muscle strength and sexual potency ...
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Trifolium pratense |
Red Clover |
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Red clover's phytoestrogens, the plant world's equivalents of human female estrogen, preform functions in the body similar to those of natural and syn ...
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Trigonella foenum-graecum |
Fenugreek |
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Greek :
Fenugreek contains potent antioxidants that have beneficial effects on the liver and pancreas, making it useful in the treatment of diabetes, high cho ...
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Trillium erectum |
Beth Root |
Wake-robin |
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Beth root has been used in folklore traditions as a tonic for women to treat menopausal and hormonal problems. ...
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Turnera aphodisiaca |
Damiana |
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South America :
The Mayans and Aztecs used it as a sexual stimulant and as a treatment for respiratory disorders. ...
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Tussilago farfara |
Colt's Foot |
Coughwort |
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Leaves and stems of mature plant :
Greek :
Since the days of ancient Greece and Rome, coltsfoot has been used to relieve asthma, coughs and bronchial congestion. ...
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Ulmus fulva |
Elm, Slippery |
Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm |
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Inner Bark :
North America :
In herbal medicine a Slippery Elm bark powder is considered one of the best possible poultices for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns and reducing pain and ...
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Uncaria tomentosa |
Cat's Claw |
una de gato |
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bark :
South American :
Cat's claw bark is traditionally used for inflammatory arthritis and intestinal complaints such as stomach ulcers ...
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Urtica dioica |
Nettle |
Stinging Nettle, Common Nettle |
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Leaves, stems, and to a lesser extent root :
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The stinging comes from the presence on the bristles of histamine. Nettles are a potent herb with a long history of use. ...
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Vaccinium macrocarpon |
Cranberry |
cranberry, American cranberry, bog cranberry |
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Cranberry may help reduce both urinary tract infections and the amount of dental plaque-causing bacteria in the mouth ...
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Vaccinium myrtillus |
Bilberry |
Huckleberry |
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The ripe fruit. The leaves :
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The huckleberry of North America and the Bilberry of England are all closely related to the cranberry and blueberry. ...
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Valeriana officinalis |
Valerian |
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Greek :
The Greeks used valerian roots to help them fall asleep, and that use holds up under scientifc scrunity today. ...
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Vanilla planifolia |
Vanilla |
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Fruit (bean) :
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Cooking with
whole vanilla beans is easy and fun, and many chefs believe it is the only way
to experience true vanilla flavor. ...
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Verbascum, various species |
Mullein |
Flannel Leaf, Mullein Dock, Aaron's Rod |
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Leaves, flowers, roots :
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Traditionally used as a tea, and is frequently combined with other herbs in mixtures for treating cough. ...
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Verbena hastata, V. officinalis |
Vervain |
Blue Vervain, Wild Hyssop, Simpler's Joy, Herb of the cross |
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Leaves, flowering heads :
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Vervain has been used in traditional herbal medicine by many diverse cultures from the ancient Romans and Celtic cultures to the American Indians. ...
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Veronica officinalis |
Speedwell |
common speedwell ,common gypsyweed, Fluellin, Paul's Betony Groundhele |
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flowering plant :
European :
Modern herbalists still consider that an infusion of the dried plant is useful in coughs, and in ointments to treat skin irritations. ...
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Vetiveria zizanoides |
Vetiver |
khus khus |
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Ayurvedic :
Healing to skin, this oil repels insects and reduces stress and tension. The aroma is rich, woody, earthy and sweet. ...
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Viburnum prunifolum |
Black Haw |
Stagbush, sweet viburnum, guelder-rose, water elder, arrowwood |
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Bark :
American :
Crampbark has a long history of use by Native Americans for gynecologic problems. ...
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Vinca minor |
Periwinkle |
lesser periwinkle, myrtle |
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leaves and seeds :
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Perwinkle has been used in the tradition medicine of many cultures and peoples worldwide including Europe, China, India and the Pacific and Caribbean ...
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Viola sp |
Violet |
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Violets have been used medicinally for ages, and are an important part of traditional medicine ...
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Viscum coloratum, V. album |
Mistletoe |
loranthus,European mistletoe, loranthus, mulberry mistletoe |
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Stems and leaves :
Old Europe :
Mistletoe extracts have been extensively studied in Europe as a supplemental treatment in cancer therapy. ...
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Vitex agnus-castus |
Chaste Tree |
Vitex,Chasteberry, Monk's Pepper |
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Greek :
Chasteberry's normalizing and balancing action is what makes the herb valuable in treating irregular menses and infertility. For chronic problems, it ...
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Vitis vinifera |
Grapes |
Grape Seed |
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Grapes are a naturaly powerful antioxitdent and grapeseed extracts are concentrated for maximine benefits. ...
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Withania sonmiferum |
Ashwagandha |
Ashwaganda |
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root :
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It is often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because,like ginseng, ashwaganda is revered as a non-specific tonic, an adaptogen that is used alo ...
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Yucca schidigera |
Yucca |
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Yucca' s most promising use is in the treatment of both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. ...
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Zanthoxylum spp |
Prickly Ash |
Szechuan pepper, chuan jiao, Tooth Ache Tree, yellow wood |
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The bark or the fruit, dried and chopped :
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Prickly ash is most often used as a poultice applied to the skin over the area of pain. ...
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Zea mays |
Corn Silk |
Indian Corn |
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silk :
Mayan :
Corn silks are the silky tassels running the length of an ear of corn. Those same strings you work so hard to get out of an ear of corn soothe and rel ...
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Zingiber officinale |
Ginger |
Luyang Dilaw |
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Root :
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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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