Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

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    • When To Gather Herbs
  • Scientific Names

Rose

Red Rose

Botanical and Common NamesFamily Rosaceae Rosa species R. canina (Wild Rose, Dog Rose, Rose Hip, Brier Hip, Hip, Brier Rose, Eglantine Gall, Hogseed, Dog-berry, Sweet Brier, Witches’ Brier, Hep Tree, Hip Fruit, Hop Fruit, Hipberries) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: R Tagged With: alternative medicine, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, anxiety, cuts, demulcent, essential oils, herb, herbal encyclopedia, herbs, induce sleep, medicinal plants, medicinal uses of rose, rose, rosehip, rosehip syrup, vitamins, volatile oil

Marshmallow

Marshmallow Root

Botanical NameFamily Malvaceae Althaea officinalisCommon NamesMoorish Mallow, Cheeses, White Maoow, Althea, Mortification Root, Sweet Weed, Wymote, Mallards, Schloss, Schloss Tea, Malvavisco, Kitmi, BismalvaCautionsThe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: M Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, boost immune system, cough, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant, heals wounds, hypoglycemic, inflammation, marshmallow, root, soothes

Honey

Honey

Common NamesMiel (French, Spanish)Although not an herb, honey is a plant by-product and used medicinally around the world. It is an integral part of herbs and just as healing. However, only wildflower honey should be used as the clover or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: H Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, antiallergenic, antianemic, antibiotic, anticarcinogenic, antifungal, antiviral, bacteriocidal, bees, cell regenerator, expectorant, food, honey, immune stimulant, laxative, medicine, tonic

Fennel

Fennel Seeds

Botanical NameFamily Umbelliferae Foeniculum vulgareCommon NamesLarge fennel, Sweet fennel, Wild fennel, Fenkel, Bitter fennel, Garden fennel Spanish: Hinojo, Hinojo de Castillo, CilantrilloCautionsAvoid medicinal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: F Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, appetite stimulant, bloating, breast milk, diuretic, eyesight, flatulence, gastric, obesity, respiratory, sacred herbs, weight loss

Aloe

Aloe

Botanical NamesFamily Liliaceae Aloe vera, A. barbadensis, A. capensis, A. vulgaris, A. mexicana and other Aloe speciesCommon NamesAloe, Aloe Vera, Barbados Aloe, Zanzibar Aloe, Curacao Aloe Spanish: Sábila, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Tagged With: aloe, aloin, amino acids, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antibiotic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiulcer, antiviral, enzymes, flavonoids, Herpes, immune system, laxative, minerals, polysaccharides, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, purgative, resins, salicylic acid, Stapylococcus aureus, steroid hormones, tannins, vitamins

Agrimony

Botanical NameFamily Rosaceae Agrimonia eupatoria, A. procera, A. pilosa and other Agrimonia specieCommon NamesStickwort, Cocklebur, Liverwort, Common Agrimony, Philanthropos, Church Steeples, SticklewortCautionsNo adverse effects have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Tagged With: agrimony, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, antiparasitic and antibacterial properties (A. pilosa), arthritis, astringent, bitter, blood in the urine, boils, bronchitis, clean wounds, clot formation, conjunctivitis, coumarins, cystitis, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, eczema, encourages clot formation, flavonoids, heal wounds, heavy menstrual bleeding, inflammation, intestinal parasites, kidney stones, luteolin, mild diarrhea, mildly antiviral, minerals, mucous, nasal mucus, phlegm, polysaccharides, rheumatism, silica, sore throat, sores, stimulates bile flow, tannins, tissue healer, Trichomonas vaginalis, urinary infection, uterine bleeding, varicose ulcer, vitamins, volatile oil

Agave

Botanical NameFamily Agavaceae Agave americanaCommon NamesCentury Plant Spanish: Maguey, Lechuguilla, Mescal Nahuatl: Metl, Tlacametl, TeometlCautionsDo not use during pregnancy. Do not exceed prescribed dose as it may cause … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Tagged With: agave, alkaloids, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, coumarins, cuts, demulcent, diuretic, estrogen-like isoflavonoids, inflammation, laxative, poultice, resorative, skin infection, sores, vitamins, wounds

Acacia

Botanical and Common NamesFamily Leguminosae Acacia arabica (Acacia, Babul, Wattle Bark, Indian Gum) Acacia catechu (Black Catechu, Cutch) Acacia senegal (Senegal, Acacia, Cape Gum, Egyptian Thorn, Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic, Gum Senegal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Tagged With: * anthelmintic, Acacia, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticatarrhal, antifungal, antimalarial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, hemostatic, inflamation, mucilaginous, rapid healing, sedative, tannin

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  • Modes of Use
    • Compresses and Lotions
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    • Electuaries
    • Essential Oils
    • Fomentations
    • Gargles and Mouthwashes
    • Glycerites
    • Liniments
    • Lip Balms
    • Medicinal Milks
    • Mustard Plasters
    • Oil Infusions
    • Ointments and Salves
    • Poison Ivy Lotions
    • Poultices
    • Powders and Capsules
    • Steam Inhalations
    • Syrups
    • Tinctures and Vinegars
    • Toothpastes
    • Vapor Balms
    • Water Infusions
    • When To Gather Herbs
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