Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

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  • Scientific Names

Thyme

  Botanical and Common NamesFamily Labiatae Thymus vulgaris (Thyme, Common thyme, Garden thyme, Tomillo [Spanish], Tohmiyoxihutil [Nahuatl]) Thymus serpyllum (Wild Thyme, Mother of Thyme, Serpyllum, Shepherd’s Thyme)CautionsDo not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: T Tagged With: antibaceterial, antiseptic, cloverleaf farm, fungicide, healing with thyme. antifungal, herbal healing, herbal healing with thyme, thyme, thymus vulgaris

Tea Tree

Botanical and Common NamesFamily Myrtaceae Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil) Other species that provide valuable oil: Melaleuca leucadendron (Cajuput, White Tea Tree, Swamp Tea Tree, Paperbark Tree, White Wood) Melaleucea … [Read more...]

Filed Under: T Tagged With: antiseptic, cold sores, Herpes, immune stimulant, shingles, strongly antimicrobial

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

Cinnamon

Cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon

Botanical and Common NamesFamily Lauraceae Cinnamomum aromaticum (Chinese Cinnamon, Cassia, False Cinnamon, Bastard Cinnamon, Cassia Lignea, Cassia Bark, Cassia aromaticum, Canton Cassia) Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree, Gum Camphor, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: C Tagged With: anti-diarrheal, anti-flatulence, anti-nausea, antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, cinnamon, digestion, gastro-intestinal, hypoglycemic, promotes sweating, uterine stimulant, warming stimulant

Balsam Fir

Botanical NameFamily Pinaceae Abies balsameaCommon NamesCanadian Balsam, Canada BalsamCautionsNone listedDescription Native to North America, the Balsam Fir is a conical evergreen tree growing to 180 feet, producing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: B Tagged With: antiseptic, coolant, decongestant, emollient, laxative, stimulant

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
    • 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
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  • Scientific Names

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