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Andrographis |
Andrographis paniculata |
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leaves and roots :
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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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Angelica |
Angelica archagelica |
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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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Anise |
Pimpinella anisum |
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seeds :
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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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Astragalus |
Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus |
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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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Bay Rum |
Pimenta racemosa |
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also known as the Bay Rum Tree, and is not to be confused with Bay Laurel ...
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Black Pepper |
Piper nigrum |
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dried peppercorns :
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Black peppers are culitivated in malabar, Java, Sumatra, and Penang. Black pepper oil is hot, warming and very yang ...
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Boneset |
Eupatorium perfoliatum |
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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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Borage |
Borago officinalis |
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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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Butterbur |
Petasites vulgaris |
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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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Camphor |
Cinnamomum camphora |
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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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Catnip |
Nepeta cataria |
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leaves and flowering tops :
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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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Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum |
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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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Colt's Foot |
Tussilago farfara |
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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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Dandelion |
Taraxacum officinale |
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Like burdock, dandelion root helps the body dispose of unwanted skin bacteria. It also stimulates digestion and supports the liver. ...
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Echinacea |
Echinacea angustifolia |
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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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Elder |
Sambucus nigra |
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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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Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus globulus |
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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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Garlic |
Allium sativum |
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Garlic can and should be used liberally in food, either powdered or freshly chopped. Using fresh garlic in your cooking also helps you cut down on the ...
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Ginger |
Zingiber officinale |
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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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Goldenseal |
Hydrastis canadensis |
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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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Horehound |
Marrubium vulgare L. |
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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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Juniper |
Juniperus communis |
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The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanically related. ...
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Lavender |
Lavandula officinalis |
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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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Lemon Balm |
Melissa officinalis |
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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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Licorice |
Glycyrrhiza glabra |
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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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Linden |
Tilia, various spc |
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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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Marjoram,Sweet |
Origanum marjorana |
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Flowering tops :
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Sweet marjoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. . ...
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Meadowsweet |
Spriea Ulmaria |
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The meadowsweet is one of the best know wildflowers, its virtues have been known since the time of Dioscorides ...
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Niaouli |
Melaleuca quinquenervia |
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Australia :
Much like tea tree in its antiseptic properties, but with a much milder, fruity aroma. ...
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Peppermint |
Mentha piperita |
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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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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Leaves, stems and flowers :
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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Soapwort |
Saponaria officinalis |
| perennial plant, vespertine flower :
Rhizome :
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The common name of this member of the carnation family indicates it's traditional uses in washing ...
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Vervain |
Verbena hastata, V. officinalis |
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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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White Peony |
Paeonia albiflora |
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Root :
Chinese :
The white
peony is one of the oldest remedies in traditional Chinese medicine ...
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White Willow |
Salix Alba |
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Bark :
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White willow has been used to combat fevers and pain for thousands of years, it may be the oldest herb known to treat pain an ...
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Wild Cherry |
Prunus serotina |
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bark :
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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Yarrow |
Achillea millefolium |
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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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Bronchitis:
Home Herbal Cold and Flu remedies
