Herbs, medicinal plants, flowers and Botanicals F - N Medicinal Healing Herbs : Properties and Uses List Herbs by Common Name or List Herbs by Botanical Name Common Name Listing A - - - - - E F - - - - - - - - N O - - - - - - - - - - - Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z F Common Name Botanical Name Other Names False Unicorn Root Chamaelireum luteum Herb : 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.... Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Sweet Fennel, Fenkel Herb : 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.... Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum Herb : seeds : Greek : Fenugreek contains potent antioxidants that have beneficial effects on the liver and pancreas, making it useful in the treatment of diabetes, high cho... Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium Herb : arial parts : Europe : Feverfew inhibits platelet aggregating in the bloodstream, thus preventing blockage of small capillaries, one of the reasons behind feverfew's popular... Fireweed Epilobium angustifolium Great or Spiked Willow-herb Plant : : : The perennial, willowlike leaves of fireweed grow quickly to cover any burned ground with bright pink blossoms.... Flax Linum usitatissimum L. Linseed Herb : Seeds : Greek : The origins of the use of flax go back into the dawn of history, its fibors have been found a prehistoric archaelogiacal site... Fo-Ti Root Polygonum multiflorum He-shou-wu Herb : 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 ... Frankincense Boswellia thurifera Olibanum, Indian Franckincense, Arabic Frankincense, and Salai guggal Tree : gum resion : Middle East : Various species of frankincense trees grow wild throughout Western India, Northeastern Africa and Southern Saudi Arabia. The... Fucus Fucus vesiculosis Bladderwrack, Seaweed,kelp Plant : : : Kelp, or dried seaweed, was the original source of iodine, being discovered as such by Courtois in 1812.... Fumitory Fumaria officinalis Earth smoke Herb : Aerial parts : : The main medical use of fumitory is in eruptive skin diseases such as eczema.... G Common Name Botanical Name Other Names Garcinia cambogia Garcinia cambogia Brindleberry, Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), Gambooge Tree : : Ayurvedic : Garcinia cambogia is a yellowish... Garlic Allium sativum Poor Man's Treacle Herb : bulb : : Garlic can and should be used liberally in food, either powdered or freshly chopped. Using fresh garlic in your cooking also helps you cut down on the... Gentian Gentiana lutea wild gentian ,yellow gentian Herb : Dried root and rhizome : Ayurvedic,Greek, TCM : The herb has been used in European herbal medicine throughout the 2200 years since its discovery as a bitter tonic.... Geranium Pelargonium graveolens Herb : Leaves : Africa : Many people still call pelargoniums by their common name, scented geraniums... Ginger Zingiber officinale Herb : Root : : Perhaps no other herb, except garlic, crosses all barriers, foods versus medicine, Western versus Oriental, scientific versus folk tradition. Ginger i... Ginger, Wild Asarum canadense Herb : : North America : Wild ginger is a native Amercan plant whose medicinal qualities were known to many Indian tribes.... Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba L. 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... Ginseng Panax ginseng Ren-shen, X-yang-shen Herb : root : China : Ginseng is one the best known and widely prescribed herbs in Chinese medicine as a general adaptogenic and restorative tonic. ... Ginseng, Siberian Eleutherococcus senticosus Eleuthero ginseng, Ci-wu-jia, 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... Goldenrod Solidago canadensis Woundwort, Aaron's rod, golden rod Herb : Flowering tops, leaves : : This common wildflower is a traditional kidney tonic... Goldenseal Hydrastis canadensis 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.... Gotu Kola Centella asiatica (L.) Urban syn. Hydrocotyle asiatica Indian Pennywort, Brahmi Herb : leaves : Ayurvedic : Gotu kola is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and TCM to rejuvenate both mind and body. Clinical experiments have shown that the plant does improve ... Grapefruit Citrus paradisi Fruit : rind of fruit, seeds : : Grapefruit is not only a great breakfast item, but the extracts from the seeds, pulp and inner rind can be helpful. ... Grapes Vitis vinifera Grape Seed Fruit : : : Grapes are a naturaly powerful antioxitdent and grapeseed extracts are concentrated for maximine benefits.... Gravel root Eupatorium purpureum Joe-pye weed, queen of the meadow, purple boneset Herb : Rhizome and roots : : Gravel root, reflects its main use as a diuretic used to treat urinary infections and stones... Grindelia Grindelia spp Gumplant, tarweed, rosinweed Herb : Aerial parts : : Grindelia is a indigenous North America bush best known medicinally for its expectorant properties... Guarana Paulinia Cupana Herb : : : Guarana is made from the seeds of the world famous Paulinia Cupana plant.... Gurmar Gymnema sylvestre Herb : : Ayurvedic : Gymnema sylvestre has been used traditionally in India for diabetes for over 2,000 years. It has recently become popluar as a... H Common Name Botanical Name Other Names Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Mayblossom, whitethorn, Red Haw; Mayflower Tree : 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. ... Hazelnut Corylus avellana Tree : : : Hazelnut oil is Absorbed quickly into the skin, it has tonifying and astringent action. Good for those with slightly oily... Helichrysum Helichrysum angustifolium Everlasting Flower : flowers : : Known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and regenerative properties,... Hemp/Cannabis Cannabis sativa marijuana, pot, gunja, weed Herb : flowers, leaves, seeds : : Perhaps the most valued property of hemp is its percentage of essential fatty acids, which is higher than any other plant in the world. It contains bo... Hibiscus Herb : : : ... Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum jin yin hua, lonicera Shrub : Aerial parts : : The sweet smelling backyard shrub has suprising medicinal qualities.... Hoodia Hoodia Gordonii Plant : : Africa : Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent, cactus-like plant that grows in the African Kalahari Desert. For centuries, the San Bushmen... Hops Humulus Lupulus Hops Plant : 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... Horehound, White Marrubium vulgare L. Herb : Aerial parts : : The Egyptians and Romans esteemed Horehound for coughs and colds, the same uses as it is recommend by modern herbalists... Horny Goat Weed Epimedium grandiflorum horny goat weed, xian ling pi, and yin yang huo Shrub : : China : Horny goat weed was named epimedium because it is similar to a plant found in the ancient Asian kingdom of Media... Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum Buckeye Tree : Bark, seed, leaf : : The plant is called "horse" chestnut because its seeds are edible for horses, but not humans, not related to the edible... Horseradish Armoracia rusticana, syn. Cochlearia armoracia Herb : grated root, seldom leaves : : Horseradish or 'prepared horseradish' to refers to the grated root of the horseradish plant mixed with vinegar.... Horsetail Equisetum arvense Grass : All ariel parts : : Gently stimulating increased urinary flow, horsetail helps "flush" infectious bacteria out of the bladder without altering the body's balance of elect... Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis Herb : Flowers, leaf and essential oil : : Cultivated in gardens as an aromatic and medicinal herb, Hyssop is one of the main expectorant and decongestant herbs commonly used to treat respirato... I Common Name Botanical Name Other Names Immortelle Helichrysum angustifolium Everlasting, Strawflower Flower : flowers : : Helichrysum is known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and regenerative properties.... J Common Name Botanical Name Other Names Jamaican Dogwood Piscidia piscipula Shrub : bark : Central America : The bark of this Central American tree works simularly to asprin.... Jasmine Jasminum officinale Shrub : Essence obtained from flowers : : In aromatherapy, jasmine absolute oil in used to uplift the spirits in cases of apathy, depression, menopausal disorders, and lack of confidence... Jewel Weed Impatiens capensis Wild Balsam. Balsam-weed. Impatiens, Spotted Touch-me-not, Lady's Eardrops, Lady's Slipper Plant : : N. America : The juice of the plant is a traditional remedy for all sorts of skin ailments... Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis Tree : Seed oil : : Bright yellow oil is one of the favorites in the carrier oil family. It contains proteins, minerals, and a waxy substence... Juniper Juniperus communis Tree : berries : : Juniper berry oil is distilled from the dried ripe berry of the juniper tree. The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanic... K Common Name Botanical Name Other Names Kava-Kava Piper methysticum 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... Kudzu Pueraria lobata Plant : 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... L Common Name Botanical Name Other Names Lady's Mantle Alchemilla vulgaris, A. xanthochlora Leontopodium, Stellaria Herb : whole herb, root : : The root, when employed may be fresh. Mantle has astringent and styptic properties, on account of the tannin it contains... Laurel, Bay Laurus nobilis Sweet Bay, True Laurel Tree : Leaves, fruit, oil : : It is the source of the ancients' crowns and wreaths for heroes... Lavender Lavandula officinalis Herb : Flowers, leaves and stems : : Lavender is arguably the most versatile of the essential oils, indispensable for healing burns, scalds and as a sleep aid.... Lemon Citrus limonum Tree : Rind, juice, essential oil : : Lemon is used in alternative medicine to help build immunity against colds, influenza, and other viral infection, to detoxify the body and assist lymp... Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis 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... Lemongrass Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus lemongrass Grass : stalk, essential oil : : 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... Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra Liquorice, Gan-cao Herb : 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... Lime Citrus aurantifolia, C.limetta Tree : rind of fruit : : Delightful, tangy, citrus aroma. Dozens of limes are needed to produce ½ ounce of oil. Two types of lime oil are commonly... Linden Tilia, various spc Lime tree Tree : 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... Lobelia Loberlia inflata Indian-Tobacco. Pukeweed. Asthma Weed. Plant : 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... Lovage Levisticum officinale Herb : : Europe, N. America : Lovage came to America with the English colonists and was brought over for both food and medicine.... M Common Name Botanical Name Other Names Ma Huang Ephedra sinica Ephedra Shrub : : China : The North American variants do not contain the medical compound found in those native to China.... Maca Lepidium peruvianum, L weddellii, L. affine, L. gelidum Maca, Peruvian ginseng, maka Plant : root : : Maca root is being effectively administered to both men and women to help increase libido, men's sperm activity, and to assist both sexes with issues... Mallow, Marsh Althaea officinalis L. Marshmallow, Wymote Plant : 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.... Marjoram,Sweet Origanum marjorana Herb : Flowering tops : : Sweet majoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. .... Mate Ilex paraguariensis yerba mate, matte Herb : leaves : South America : Containing 196 active compounds, nutrients, and amino acids, Yerba mate is touted as the new healthy alternative to coffee.... Meadowsweet Spriea Ulmaria Queen of the Meadow, Bridewort, Quaker Lady Herb : : : The meadowsweet is one of the best know wildflowers, its virtues have been known since the time of Dioscorides... Melissa Melissa officinalis Lemon Balm Herb : whole herb : Greek : The ancients called Melissa Balm Melisphyllon, which means honey leaf. Virgil recommeded making it available to bees hence... Milk Thistle Silybum marianum L. Herb : 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 ... Milkweed Asclepias syriaca, A. cornuti Herb : : N. America : Mention milkweed and many people think of butterflies and monarchs.... Motherwort Leonurus caridica L. Lion's tail, lion's ear Herb : Aerial parts : : Motherwort has been used for hundreds of years in Europe and China for all manner of heart problems and circulatroy disorders... Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris St. John's Plant Herb : Leaves, roots : : Mugwort is a close relative to wormwood , Artemisai absinthium. Sometimes overlooked for more "flashy" herbs in this current day, it is still a favori... Muira puama Ptychopetalum olacoides Marapama, potency wood Tree : 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.... Mullein Verbascum, various species Flannel Leaf Plant : Leaves, flowers, roots : : Traditionally used as a tea, and is frequently combined with other herbs in mixtures for treating cough.... Mustard, Black Brassica nigra Herb : Seeds and leaves : : Pungent mustard oil is antibacterial and antifungal, warm and stimulating.... Myrrh Commiphora myrrha Tree : Resin : : Natural myrrh resin is one of the oldest known perfumery materials. Myrrh has been used as a cleansing, purifying agent since ancient times.... Myrtle Myrtus communis Tree : berries : : Myrtle is an evergreen shrub that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean.... N Common Name Botanical Name Other Names Neem Azadirachta Indica 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... Neroli Citrus aurantium Tree : Flowers : China : Neroli blossoms are small, white and very aromatic and grow on the stately bitter orange tree. Native to China the tree... Nettle Urtica dioica Stinging Nettle, Common Nettle Plant : Leaves, stems, and to a lesser extent root : Europe, N. America : The stinging comes from the presence on the bristles of histamine. Nettles are a potent herb with a long history of use.... Niaouli Melaleuca quinquenervia Tree : leaves : Australia : Niaouli is a strong antiseptic, antibacterial oil distilled from an Australian evergreen tree. Much like tea tree... Nutmeg Myristica fragrans Mace Tree : : : Nutmeg provides a warming, activating action, without the potentially irritating effects of other spice oils.... Medicinal Healing Herbs : Properties and Uses List Herbs by Common Name or List Herbs by Botanical Name Common Name Listing A - - - - - E F - - - - - - - - N O - - - - - - - - - - - Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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