Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

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  • Scientific Names

Rose

Red Rose

Botanical and Common Names Family 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 Name Family Malvaceae Althaea officinalis Common Names Moorish Mallow, Cheeses, White Maoow, Althea, Mortification Root, Sweet Weed, Wymote, Mallards, Schloss, Schloss Tea, Malvavisco, Kitmi, Bismalva Cautions The … [Read more...]

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

Comfrey

Uses for Comfrey

Botanical Name Family Boraginaceae Symphytum officinale Common Names Ass Ear, Black Root, Blackwort, Boneset, Bruisewort, Consound, Gum Plant, Healing Herb, Knitback, Knitbone, Salsify, Slippery Root, Wallwort Spanish: Sueldo, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: C Tagged With: allantoin, bedsore, boraginaceae, comfrey, comfrey herb, comfrey leaves, demulcent, healing herbs, herb, herbal encyclopedia, herbal history, herbs, medicinal plants, mucilage, symphytum officinale, symphytum tuberosum

Chickweed

Chickweed growing at Cloverleaf Farm

Botanical Name Family Caryophyllaceae Stellaria media Common Names Adder’s Mouth, Passerina, Satin Flower, Starweed, Star Chickweed, Starwort, Stitchwort, Tongue-grass, Winterweed Cautions Do not use if there is any kidney … [Read more...]

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

Agave

Botanical Name Family Agavaceae Agave americana Common Names Century Plant Spanish: Maguey, Lechuguilla, Mescal Nahuatl: Metl, Tlacametl, Teometl Cautions Do 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

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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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  • Scientific Names

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