Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

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Yerba Santa

Botanical NameFamily Hydrophyllaceae Eriodictyon californicumCommon NamesYerba Sante Bear’s Weed Consumptive’s Weed Eriodictyon Gum Bush Holy Herb Mountain Balm Sacred Herb TarweedCautionsNone … [Read more...]

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Yellow Dock

Botanical and Common NamesFamily Polygonaceae Rumex crispus (Yellow Dock, Curled dock, Curly-leaf Dock, Rumex, Sad Dock; Spanish: Lengua de Vaca, Yerba Colorado, Raiz Colorado; Nahuatl: Arlinan, Axixpatlicóztic) Rumex aquaticus (Water … [Read more...]

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St. John’s Wort

St. John's wort flower

Botanical NameFamily Guttiferae [Hypericaceae] Hypericum perforatumCommon NamesHardhay, Amber, Goatweed, Klamath Weed, Tipton Weed, St. John's Word, St. Johnswort, Witches' Herb, Y Fendigedig (Welsh), Balm of Warrior's Wounds, … [Read more...]

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Feverfew

Botanical and Common NamesFamily Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) Chrysanthemum parthenium syn. Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew, Featherfew, Featherfoil, Midsummer Daisy) Spanish: Altamisa Mexicana, Santa Maria, Yerba de Santa … [Read more...]

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Calendula

Calendula

Botanical NamesFamily Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) Calendula officinalisCommon NamesMarigold, Pot marigold, Holligold/Holigold, Goldbloom/Gold-bloom, Golds, Mary Bud/Marybud, Ruddes, Mary Gowles, … [Read more...]

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Blackberry

Botanical NamesFamily Rosaceae Rubus fruticosus Rubus villosusCommon NamesAmerican Dewberry, Bramble, Brambleberry, Goutberry, High Blackberry, ThimbleberryCautionsNone listed.Description Native to temperate areas of … [Read more...]

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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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