Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

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  • Scientific Names

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

Chickweed

Chickweed growing at Cloverleaf Farm

Botanical NameFamily Caryophyllaceae Stellaria mediaCommon NamesAdder’s Mouth, Passerina, Satin Flower, Starweed, Star Chickweed, Starwort, Stitchwort, Tongue-grass, WinterweedCautionsDo not use if there is any kidney … [Read more...]

Filed Under: C Tagged With: antirheumatic, astringent, demulcent, heals wounds

Amaranth

Botanical NameFamily Amaranthaceae Amaranthus hypochondriacusCommon NamesLady Bleeding, Lovely Bleeding, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Red Cockscomb, Velvet Flower, Pilewort, Prince's Feather, Pig Weed, Cockscomb Spanish: Alegría, Chile Puerco, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Tagged With: amaranth, astringent, blood loss, canker sores, diarrhea, dysentery, gargle, menstruation, mouthwash, nutritive, saponins, tannis, throat inflammations, vaginal discharge

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

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

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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