Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

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    • Toothpastes
    • Water Infusions
    • When To Gather Herbs
  • Scientific Names

Potato

Potato

Botanical Name Family Solanaceae Solanum tuberosum Common Names Potato Cautions Do not use the aerial parts of the plant as they are poisonous. Some people may be sensitive or allergic to the Nightshade Family of plants. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: P Tagged With: acidity, backaches, burns, diuretic, headaches, inflammation, painful joints, peptic ulcers, poultic, skin rash, stomach, swollen gums, wounds

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

Hops

Hops

Botanical Names Family Cannabaceae Humulus lupulus Humulus americana Common Names Common Hops Cautions The plant is a potential allergen and can cause contact dermatitis in some people. Do not use during pregnancy or if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: H Tagged With: alcohol, antispasmodic, anxiety, asthma, beer, colic, depression, digestive, diuretic, estrogenic, fever, headaches, irritability, menstrual, pain, restlessness, sedative, sleep, stress, tension

Fennel

Fennel Seeds

Botanical Name Family Umbelliferae Foeniculum vulgare Common Names Large fennel, Sweet fennel, Wild fennel, Fenkel, Bitter fennel, Garden fennel Spanish: Hinojo, Hinojo de Castillo, Cilantrillo Cautions Avoid medicinal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: F Tagged With: anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, appetite stimulant, bloating, breast milk, diuretic, eyesight, flatulence, gastric, obesity, respiratory, sacred herbs, weight loss

Dandelion

Botanical Name Family Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) Taraxacum officinale Common Names Blowball, Cankerwort, Lion’s Tooth, Priest’s Crown, Swine Snout, Wild Endive, Taraxacum, Puff-Ball, Sin In The Grass, Diente de León (Spanish), Pu … [Read more...]

Filed Under: D Tagged With: acne, acne vulgaris, botany, cleansing remedies, dandelion, dandelion herb, dandelion root tea, diuretic, diuretics, fresh leaf, lawn weeds, leaf vegetables, leaves, medicinal plants, remedies, roots, taraxacum, taraxacum officinale, wart, warts

Asparagus

Asparagus

Botanical Name Family Liliaceae Asparagus officinalis Common Name Sparrow Grass Cautions Workers in canning factories are prone to asparagus scabies. Description Asparagus is a slender-stemmed perennial growing to about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Tagged With: Asparagus, bitter, diuretic, mild laxative, mild sedative

Agrimony

Botanical Name Family Rosaceae Agrimonia eupatoria, A. procera, A. pilosa and other Agrimonia specie Common Names Stickwort, Cocklebur, Liverwort, Common Agrimony, Philanthropos, Church Steeples, Sticklewort Cautions No 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

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

Acacia

Botanical and Common Names Family 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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