Herbal Encyclopedia

Common Medicinal Herbs For Natural Health

  • Herbs
  • Modes of Use
    • Compresses and Lotions
    • Creams
    • Decoctions
    • Electuaries
    • Essential Oils
    • Fomentations
    • Gargles and Mouthwashes
    • Glycerites
    • Liniments
    • Medicinal Milks
    • Mustard Plasters
    • Oil Infusions
    • Ointments and Salves
    • Poison Ivy Lotions
    • Poultices
    • Powders and Capsules
    • Vapor Balms
    • Steam Inhalations
    • Syrups
    • Tinctures and Vinegars
    • 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

Avocado

Sliced Avacado

Botanical Name Family Lauraceae Persea americana Common Name many variations Cautions The leaves and bark can stimulate menstration, as well as inducing abortions, so should not be taken during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Tagged With: bloating, cough, diarrhea, expelling worms, fatty acids, gas, gout, hair growth, heal wounds, liver obstructions, protein, soothe skin, uric acid, wounds

Alder

Botanical Name Family Betulaceae Alnus glutinosa and other Alnus species Common Names: Black Alder, Common Alder, Owler, Tag Alder Cautions Not 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

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
    • 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
  • Online Herbal Encyclopedia of Knowledge
  • Scientific Names

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