Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

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  • Scientific Names

Yellow Dock

Botanical and Common Names Family 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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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...]

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Lavender

Lavender

Botanical Names Family Labiatae Lavandula officinalis syn. Lavandula angustifolia Common Names Garden Lavender, French Lavender, True Lavender, Aljucema (Spanish) Cautions Avoid high doses during pregnancy as it is a uterine … [Read more...]

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Feverfew

Botanical and Common Names Family 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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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...]

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Calendula

Calendula

Botanical Names Family Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) Calendula officinalis Common Names Marigold, Pot marigold, Holligold/Holigold, Goldbloom/Gold-bloom, Golds, Mary Bud/Marybud, Ruddes, Mary Gowles, … [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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