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Safflower | Carthamus tinctorius | |
| Plant : oil : : 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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Saffron | Crocus sativus | |
| Herb : dried stigma (stamens) of the flower : : Saffron contains more than 150 volatile and aroma-yielding compounds... |
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Sage | Salvia officinalis | |
| 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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Salad Burnet | Sanguisorba officinalis | |
| Herb : : : Salad burnet , while not considered on of the major additons to the herbal pharmacopeia, is still a decorative and endearing... |
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Sandalwood | Santalum album | |
| 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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Sarsaparilla | Smilax sarsaparilla | zarzaparrilla |
| Plant : 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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sassafrass | Sassafras albidum | Saloop, ague tree, root beer tree, |
| Herb : 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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Savory, Winter, Summer | Satureja montana, S. hortensis | |
| Herb : All aerial parts : : Savory is a carminative herb recommend for gas and digestive upsets, including colic, diarrhea and indigestion.... |
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Saw Palmetto | Sarenoa serrulata | Sabal Sabal serrulata |
| Herb : 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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Schisandra | Schisandra chinensis | Magnolia vine, wu-wei-zi, Schizandra |
| Plant : fruit : China : Schisandra, also known as Magnolia vine is found as a rare ornamental vine in Western gardens... |
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Self-Heal | Prunella vulgris L. | Self-heal, Heal-all, Blue Curls, Heart-of-the-Earth, Brunella Carpenter-weed |
| Flower : 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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Sesame | Sesamum indicum | |
| Herb : 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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Shepherd's Purse | Capsella bursa-pastoris | Pickpurse, Casewort |
| Plant : 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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Siberian Ginseng | Eleutherococcus senticosus | 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... |
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Skullcap | Scutellaria lateriflora | Virginian skull cap, mad-dog skull cap, scullcap |
| 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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Slippery Elm | Ulmus fulva | Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm |
| Herb : Inner Bark : North America : The Slippery Elm is a small tree abundant in various parts of North America. The inner bark has important medicinal value and... |
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Snakeroot | Aristolochia spp | Virginia snakeroot, birthworts, pipevines or Dutchman's pipes |
| Herb : Dried rhizome and roots : : ... |
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Soapwort | Saponaria officinalis | Bouncing Bet, Fuller's herb, Sweet William, Bruisewort, Old Maids Pink |
| Herb : Rhizome : : The common name of this member of the carnation family indicates it's traditional uses in washing... |
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Southernwood | Artemisia abrotanum L. | |
| Herb : Aerial parts : : Like all the artemisias, southernwood is a good insect repellant, most effect against moths.... |
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Spearmint | Mentha spicata | Spear mint |
| Herb : 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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Speedwell | Veronica officinalis | common speedwell ,common gypsyweed, Fluellin, Paul's Betony Groundhele |
| Herb : 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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Spikenard | Aralia racemosa | Indian Root; Spignet, Fleabane |
| Herb : root : : Spikenard root has amild, pleasant licorice like flavor, often used as a substitute for sarsaparilla, though unrelated botanically, Spikenard is a ... |
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St. John's Wort | Hypericum perforatum | |
| Herb : Herb tops, flowers : : 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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Stevia | Stevia rebaudiana | |
| Herb : : Peru : Stevia is a plant harvested in Peru, an all natural zero calories herbal sweetner that is good for you.... |
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Stinging Nettle | Urtica dioica | Stinging Nettle, Common Nettle |
| Plant : whole herb, seeds : 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.... |
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Sweet Almond | Prunus dulcis | |
| Tree : : : Almonds, as well as the oil pressed from them, were well known in Greece and Italy long before the Christian era.... |
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Sweet Bay Laurel | Laurus nobilis | Sweet Bay, True Laurel |
| Tree : Leaves, fruit, oil : : It is the source of the ancients' crowns and wreaths for heroes... |
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Sweet Marjoram | Origanum marjorana | |
| Herb : Flowering tops : : Sweet majoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. .... |
