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Astragalus |
Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus |
| 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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Barberry, Common |
Berberis vulgaris L. |
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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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Barley Grass |
Hordeum vulgare |
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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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Birch |
Betula alba |
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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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Bladderwrack |
Fucus vesiculosis |
| 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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Blessed Thistle |
Carbenia benedictus |
| 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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Bloodroot |
Sanguinaria canadensis L |
| 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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Burdock |
Arctium lappa |
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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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Cat's Claw |
Uncaria tomentosa |
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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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Codonopsis Root |
Codonopsis pilosula |
| 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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Comfrey |
Symphytum officinale |
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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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Coptis |
Coptis chinensis |
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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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Cranberry |
Vaccinium macrocarpon |
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berry :
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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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Dong Quai |
Angelica sinensis |
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root :
China :
In traditional Chinese medicine, only ginseng is more esteemed. ...
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Evening Primrose |
Oenothera biennis |
| perennial herbaceous flowering plant :
oil from seeds :
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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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Flax |
Linum usitatissimum L. |
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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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Garlic |
Allium sativum |
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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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Grapes |
Vitis vinifera |
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Grapes are a naturaly powerful antioxitdent and grapeseed extracts are concentrated for maximine benefits. ...
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Jiaogulan |
Gynostemma pentaphyllum |
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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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Maitake mushroom |
Grifola frondosa |
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whole mushroom :
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Maitake's use as an adaptogen—an herb arose in classic Chinese and Japanese medicine. ...
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Mistletoe |
Viscum coloratum, V. album |
| Parasitic evergreen shrub :
Stems and leaves :
Old Europe :
Mistletoe extracts have been extensively studied in Europe as a supplemental treatment in cancer therapy. ...
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Parsley |
Petroselinum crispum |
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roots, leaves, seeds :
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Of the variety crispum, or curled-leaved there are thirty-seven variations, the most valuable are those of compact habit ...
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Pau D' Arco |
Tabebuia impertiginosa, various species |
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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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Red Clover |
Trifolium pratense |
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Flowering tops :
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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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Tea |
Camellia sinensis |
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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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Turmeric |
Curcuma longa L. |
| 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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White Peony |
Paeonia albiflora |
| herbaceous perennial :
Root :
Chinese :
The white
peony is one of the oldest remedies in traditional Chinese medicine ...
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