Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

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

Amargo

Botanical NameFamily Simaroubaceae Quassia amara (Amargo, Bitter Wood, Bitter Ash, Bitter Bark, Jamaica/Surinam/Japanese Quassia (Bark), Cuasia or Hombre Grande [Spanish]) Picrasma excelsa syn. Picraenia excelsa (Quassia, Ash, Bitter Ash, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Tagged With: * anthelmintic, alkaloids, amargo, anorexia, anthelminthic, anti-tumor, antimicrobial, antiviral, appetite, choleretic, decoction, diarrhea, digestion, digestive stimulant, digestive systems, dysentery, dyspepsia, edema, enema, febrifuge, fever reducer, fevers, gallbladder, gonorrhea, indole alkaloids, insect repellent, insecticidal, insecticide, intestinal gas, lice, liver disease, malaria, menstrual complaints, parasites, pinworms, purgarive, purgative, snake bites, threadworms, triterpenes, vitamin, worm infestations, wound treatments

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

Alder

Botanical NameFamily Betulaceae Alnus glutinosa and other Alnus speciesCommon Names:Black Alder, Common Alder, Owler, Tag AlderCautionsNot to be confused with another plant called Black Alder (Rhamnus frangula syn.Frangula alnus Family … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Tagged With: alder, anthraquinone, antimicrobial, astringent, bleeding, cuts, diarrhea, flavonoids, gargle, glycosides, gum inflammations, heals wounds, hives, intestinal bleeding, lignans, mouthwash, poison ivy, reduce breast engorgement, relieve aching, scabies, sore throat, sprains, stops bleeding, streptococcal throat infection, swelling, tannin, 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
    • Creams
    • Decoctions
    • 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
  • Online Herbal Encyclopedia of Knowledge
  • Scientific Names

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