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Herbal Glossary:
Angelica: Angelica archangelica is a biennial plant from the Apiaceae family that is believed to be a native of Syria, and then spread to many cool European climates. Angelica is now widely cultivated in Asia, USA, and Europe. Has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, used to treat skin conditions, arthritis, broken bones, colds, coughs inflammation.
Arnica: Arnica montana has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s. Arnica is used topically for a wide range of conditions, including bruises, sprains, muscle aches, wound healing, superficial phlebitis, joint pain, inflammation from insect bites, and swelling from broken bones. More recent studies suggest it may also be helpful in the treatment of burns.
Anise: (Illicium verum) Anise seed has been used since ancient times. The Chinese have used star anise for 1,300 years. Star anise is used as an expectorant in cough mixtures as a bronchial expectorant for coughs, irritations and congestion of the respiratory tract.
Ashwaghanda: Withania somnifera, and it’s also known by several other names, including “Indian ginseng” and “winter cherry.” Ashwagandha is perhaps best known for its ability to reduce stress. It’s classified as an adaptogen, a substance that helps the body cope with stress. Ashwagandha may help increase muscle strength, enhance oxygen consumption, increase testosterone levels, reduce inflammation in the body.
Astragulus: Astragalus membranaceus has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. It was often combined with other herbs to strengthen the body against disease. Astragaus is called an adaptogen, meaning it helps protect the body against various stresses, including physical, mental, or emotional stress. Anemia, Immune system support, fatigue, kidney disease, seasonal allergies, heart disease, may have anti-tumor effects.
Bee Balm (Bergamont): Monarda fistulosa) Bee balm was used by many Native American tribes long before it became popular with European settlers. The Blackfoot used the plant’s leaves as antiseptic for skin and mouth infections, while the Cherokee and the Teton Dakota used the herb for stomach ailments. The leaves and flower heads of Bergamont were used by the Chippewa and Meskwaki as a cold remedy and by the Ojibwa for soothing fevers and convulsions.Bee balm is antimicrobial and soothing, so it’s often used to treat colds and flu. Externally, it’s used to treat scrapes, stings and rashes.
Black Cohosh: Actaea racemosa. More than two centuries ago, Native Americans discovered that the black cohosh plant helped relieve menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, irritability, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Traditional Chinese medicine has turned to black cohosh to Reduce musculoskeletal pain and spasms, support the nervous system. Western herbal tradition medicine uses black cohosh to reduce pain associated with Arthritis and muscle problems, Menstruation, including cramps. Nervous spasms and related pain.
Black Walnut: Juglans nigra. Also known as American walnut, is a large hardwood species in the Juglandacea family and native to eastern North America before spreading westward toward California. The black walnut tree also has been historically used to get rid of a fever and treat kidney ailments, gastrointestinal concerns, ulcers, toothache, snake bites and syphilis. Black walnut hull extracts have antioxidant, anti-fungal, anti-viral and antibacterial activities, preventing the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can cause infections.
Blue Cohosh: Caulophyllum thalictroides is perennial herb that is native to North America and Asia. Blue cohosh has long been used as herbal medicine by native Americans to prevent pregnancy, induce labor, help menstrual flow, treat menstrual cramps, as laxative. Blue cohosh is widely used to treat symptoms of rheumatism, arthritis, joint and muscle pains. Blue cohosh is also used to treat various skin problems such as acne, warts and dry skin.
Burdock Root: Burdock is native to Europe and Northern Asia, and is now widespread throughout the United States, where it grows as a weed. In Japan and parts of Europe, it is cultivated as a vegetable. Burdock has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. Traditionally, it has been used as a "Blood purifier" to clear the bloodstream of toxins, Diuretic to help eliminate excess water by increasing urine output, Topical remedy for skin problems such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis. Medicinal uses of burdock have also been reported, in treating chronic diseases, such as cancers, diabetes, and AIDS.
Calamus Root: Acorus calamus, commonly known as sweet flag, is a seasoning and herb traditionally used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. Sweet flag helps to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis-like pain, inflammations, swelling, etc. . Sweet Flag contains Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Anti-convulsant, Antipyretic, Antispasmodic traits.
Calendula: Calendula officinalis, or pot marigold, have been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 12th century. Calendula is native to Mediterranean countries but is now grown as an ornamental plant throughout the world. Calendula fights inflammation, viruses, and bacteria. shown to help wounds heal faster, possibly by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the affected area, which helps the body grow new tissue. It is also used to improve skin hydration and firmness.
Cardamon: Elettaria cardamomum is a perennial herb native to parts of Asia, including Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Cardamom has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, cholesterol-lowering, and blood sugar–lowering effects. Boosts heart health may be able to fight some types of cancers.
Calendula: Calendula plant (Calendula officinalis), or pot marigold, have been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 12th century. Calendula is native to Mediterranean countries but is now grown as an ornamental plant throughout the world. Calendula fights inflammation, viruses, and bacteria. shown to help wounds heal faster, possibly by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the affected area, which helps the body grow new tissue. It is also used to improve skin hydration and firmness.
Cardamon: Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is a perennial herb native to parts of Asia, including Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Cardamom has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, cholesterol-lowering, and blood sugar–lowering effects. Boosts heart health, may be able to fight some types of cancers.
Cat's Claw: Uncaria tomentosa is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other places in South and Central America and has been used by South Americans for centuries to treat health problems including arthritis, stomach ulcers, inflammation, dysentery, and fevers. Cat's claw also has antioxidant properties, helping the body eliminate particles known as free radicals that damage cells.
Chamomile: Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs in the Western world. There are two plants known as chamomile: the more popular German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and Roman, or English, chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) calm frayed nerves, to treat stomach problems, to relieve muscle spasms, and to treat skin conditions and mild infections, chest colds, sore throats, Psoriasis, Insomnia, Eczema, diaper rash. Chamomile has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks.
Chapparal: Larrea tridentate is an herb from the creosote bush, a desert shrub native to southern areas of the United States and northern regions of Mexico. Native Americans have used. chaparral for arthritis, bowel cramps, gas, colds, and chronic skin disorders. Chaparral has been used internally to treat stomach problems, menstrual disorders, premenstrual syndrome, diabetes, gall bladder and kidney stones, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, and upper respiratory tract infections.
Chasteberry: Vitex agnus-castus, The chasteberry plant, also called chaste tree, is native to the Mediterranean region and Asia. studies have shown that essential oils made from Vitex can resist harmful bacteria and fungi like Staphylococcus and Salmonella. Helps balance hormones.
Chickweed: Chickweed (Stellaria media (Linn.) Villars) also called starweed, satin flower, or mouse-ear is primarily found in North America and Europe. Chickweed contains saponins, plant compounds that can alleviate inflamed mucous membranes and facilitate the breakup of secretions from the membranes. It acts as a demulcent and expectorant, helping to clear mucous and ease congestion in the lungs. Chickweed helps to relieve inflammation in the nose, sinuses and respiratory tract whilst helping to eliminate the underlying cause of infection.
Cinnamon: Cinnamomum verum (or Cinnamomum zeylanicum) contains several special compounds that are responsible for its many health-promoting properties. cinnamon can help lower blood sugar, boost metabolism, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant properties, antiviral, anti-bacterial, reduce blood pressure, lowers cholesterol levels and it may help restore the balance of bacteria in the gut, supporting good digestive health.
Cloves: Syzygium aromaticum, Cloves are the flower buds of the tree and are native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia. Cloves have antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatoryand gastro-protective properties. This can help boost the immune system. Cloves boost testicular function, which increases testosterone levels. They also enhance fertility. Since they increase the blood flow and body temperature, they stimulate energy and nerve function and relieve stress and anxiety. It prevents quick ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. Eugenol in cloves possesses strong anti-carcinogenic or chemopreventive properties. Cloves contain betulinic acid and other triterpenes which fight breast, lung, and ovarian cancer in the early stages only.
Comfrey: Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Comfrey is a shrub that grows in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. The root and leaves of the comfrey plant have been used in traditional medicine in many parts of the world. In Japan, the plant has been harvested and used as a traditional treatment for over 2,000 years. Used on the skin to treat wounds and reduce inflammation from sprains and broken bones. Comfrey roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells grow, along with other substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy. Comfrey ointments have been used to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis.
Coltsfoot: Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a flower in the daisy family that’s long been cultivated for its medicinal properties. Coltsfoot is said to treat respiratory infections, sore throats, gout, flu, and fever. Coltsfoot is often used as a natural remedy for inflammatory conditions like asthma and gout, a type of arthritis that causes swelling and joint pain. In traditional medicine, coltsfoot is often used as a natural remedy for respiratory conditions like bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough.
Damiana: Turnera diffusa. It is native to Texas, Mexico, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The damiana plant is used in traditional Mexican medicine. By the time the Spanish crossed the Atlantic, indigenous cultures had used it for centuries as an aphrodisiac and bladder tonic. Damiana is used to treat headache, bedwetting, depression, nervous stomach, and constipation; for prevention and treatment of sexual problems; boosting and maintaining mental and physical stamina; and as an aphrodisiac.
Dandelion: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) as a pesky weed, it is chock full of vitamins A, B, C, and D, as well as minerals, such as iron, potassium, and zinc. Native Americans also boiled dandelion in water and took it to treat kidney disease, swelling, skin problems, heartburn, and upset stomach. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), dandelion has been used to treat stomach problems, appendicitis, and breast problems, such as inflammation or lack of milk flow.
Devils Claw: Native to southern Africa, devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) gets its name from the tiny hooks that cover its fruit. Historically, devil's claw has been used to treat pain, liver and kidney problems, fever, and malaria. It has also been used in ointments to heal sores, boils, and other skin problems. Devil's claw is used widely in Germany and France to fight inflammation or relieve arthritis pain, headache, and low back pain.
Dong Quai: Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) root has been used for more than one thousand years as a spice, tonic, and medicine in China, Korea, and Japan. It is still used often in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help reduce pain, open blood vessels, and stimulate and relax the muscles.
Echinacea: Echinacea purpurea; Purple coneflower
Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs in America today. Echinacea is a Native American medicinal plant. echinacea contains active substances that boost immune function, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and have hormonal, antiviral, and antioxidant effects.
Elderberry: Sambucus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Adoxaceae. The different species of Sambucus are commonly called elderberry or elder. The berries and flowers of the elder plant are used as medicine. The berries and flowers of elderberry are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that may boost your immune system. They could help tame inflammation, lessen stress, and help protect your heart. The berries contain chemical compounds called anthocyanidins, which have been found to possess immunostimulant properties. Specifically, the flavonoids in the berries bind to the H1N1 human influenza virus as well as the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Elecampane: Elecampane root (Inula helenium) is an herb that’s used as a dietary supplement for various health conditions. It’s native to Europe, where it has a long history of use, and it’s also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Elecampane is used for lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It is also used to prevent coughing, especially coughing caused by tuberculosis; and as an expectorant to help loosen phlegm, so it can be coughed up more easily. Other uses include improving stomach function; treating nausea and diarrhea; and killing worms that can live in the intestine. These worms include hookworm, roundworm, threadworm, and whipworm.
Eyebright: Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis), also known as meadow eyebright and red eyebright, is native to Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, it has also been discovered in Northern and Western Asia, as well as North America. Eyebright is said to be a potential cure for allergies and respiratory symptoms. The herb's natural astringent-tannins and ant catarrhal properties may help minimize mucus secretion during colds and flu. Antibacterial and astringent characteristics of eyebright aid in the healing of acne and irritated skin.
Fo-Ti Root: Fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum) is an herb native to China and other parts of Asia. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), fo-ti has been used for various health ailments. It is also thought to be beneficial for anti-aging. According to Chinese herbal medicine, the unprocessed root is used to relax the bowels and detoxify the blood, and the processed root is used to strengthen the blood, invigorate the kidneys and liver, and serve as a tonic to increase overall vitality.
Frankincense: Frankincense is produced from trees of the genus Boswellia. It has an impressive pedigree and has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula for around 6,000 years. It was found to reduce joint inflammation by preventing the release of leukotrienes (compounds that can cause inflammation),. Frankincense increases white blood cell production whilst keeping inflammation at a minimum. When applied topically, the oil will work to create a layer of protection against bacterial and viral infections. When inhaled, the same benefits manifest internally, working to heal the body from the inside out.
Ginger: Ginger, the "root" or the rhizome, of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been a popular spice and herbal medicine for thousands of years. It has a long history of use in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions. In China, for example, ginger has been used to help digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea for more than 2,000 years. Ginger has also been used to help treat arthritis, colic, aid in circulation, diarrhea, and heart conditions.
Ginseng: Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), also known as eleuthero, has been used for centuries in Eastern countries, including China and Russia. Despite its name, it is completely different from American (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), Siberian ginseng is often said to improve athletic performance and increase muscle strength.Siberian ginseng is often used to increase mental alertness.
Ginko Biloba: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is one of the oldest living tree species.A single tree can live as long as 1,000 years and grow to a height of 120 feet Ginkgo improves blood circulation by opening up blood vessels and making blood less sticky. It is also an antioxidant.Ginkgo may improve vein and eye health.
Golden Seal: Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is one of the most popular herbs in the United States, often combined with echinacea and sold to treat or prevent colds. Anti-biotic, Anti-septic, Anti-viral, Immune system support
Gota Kula: Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has been used to treat many conditions for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia. It was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis.
It has been called "the fountain of life" because legend has it that an ancient Chinese herbalist lived for more than 200 years as a result of taking gotu kola.
Hawthorne: Hawthorn (Crataegus species) has been used to treat heart disease as far back as the 1st century. the berries were used to treat heart problems ranging from irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain, hardening of the arteries, and heart failure.
Holy Basil: Ocimum sanctum L. and tulsi, is native to Southeast Asia. It has a history within Indian medicine as a treatment for many conditions, from eye diseases to ringworms. Holy basil has been found to have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and analgesic (painkilling) properties. It can help kill bacteria that can cause breakouts and skin infections, so it’s a great natural remedy for wounds, plus a home remedy for acne and other skin irritations. It’s believed to benefit the skin and treat skin infections both internally and externally. control blood sugar (glucose) levels, may help prevent chemical-induced lung, liver, oral and skin cancers.
Horehound: (Marrubium vulgare) used to naturally treat respiratory conditions. The horehound plant is native to Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern and central Asia. Horehound can help cough sufferers to get rid of that nasty mucus that is clogging up their airways. Horehound has both antispasmodic and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects. These are two more good reasons why it is a great natural cough reliever.
Horesetail: Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an herbal remedy that dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times. It was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. Helps strengthen bones. Minor wounds and burns.
Lavender: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula officinalis) is native to the mountainous zones of the Mediterranean where it grows in sunny, stony habitats. Today, it flourishes throughout southern Europe, Australia, and the United States. Anitviral, anti-bacterial, insomnia, skin ailments, wounds, eczema acne.
Lemon Balm: Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, help heal wounds, and treat venomous insect bites and stings.
Lemon Grass: Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), sometimes called lemon grass or citronella,can help with a variety of common ailments, like anxiety, common colds, fever, inflammation, and insomnia. Applied to the skin, lemongrass or lemongrass oil is used to treat a headache and musculoskeletal pain. As an aromatherapy treatment, lemongrass oil extract may be inhaled to treat muscle pain, infections, colds, or flu symptoms.
Lemon Verbana: Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a flowering shrub native to South America. Lemon verbena is used for digestive disorders including indigestion, gas, colic, diarrhea, and constipation. It is also used for agitation, joint pain, trouble sleeping (insomnia), asthma, colds, fever, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, skin conditions, and chills.
Licorice: Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has been used in food and as medicine for thousands of years. Also known as "sweet root," licorice root contains a compound that is about 50 times sweeter than sugar. Licorice root has been used in both Eastern and Western medicine to treat a variety of illnesses ranging from the common cold to liver disease. It acts as a demulcent, a soothing, coating agent, and as an expectorant, meaning it helps get rid of phlegm. Eczema, GERD, Upper respiratory infections, coughs and colds.
Lobelia: Also Called Indian Tobacco. Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough. People with high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, tobacco sensitivity, paralysis, seizure disorder, and shortness of breath, and those recovering from shock should not take lobelia.
Lungwort: Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) Lungwort can be used for respiratory conditions, asthma, chronic bronchitis, colds, coughs and catarrh. It helps to clear the airways and expel the build-up of mucus out of the lungs. Smokers or those who recently quit can use it to help clear up the tar which has built up in the lungs.
Maca Root: (Lepidium meyenii) is the root of a vegetable native to the Andes region of Peru. Native to the high Andean plateaus, it has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and can survive the harsh weather of the Peruvian Andes above 4,000 meters (m) or 13,123 feet (ft). Maca root is used for libido, sexual function,
Marshmallow: Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) has been used for more than 2,000 years as both a food and a medicine. The Romans, Chinese, Egyptians, and Syrians used marshmallow. Marshmallow preparations help soothe irritated mucous membranes due to asthma, coughs, colds, bronchitis, skin inflammation and sore throat.
Milk Thistle: Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for 2,000 years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver, kidney, and gall bladder problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. And it may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells.
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Motherwort: (Leonurus cardiaca) Is native to Asia and Southeastern Europe but can now be found worldwide. It was used by the Ancient Greeks to soothe anxiety in pregnant women, and for what we now know as post-natal depression. It was introduced to North America by the colonists, where it was used by the Cherokee Indians as a sedative for nervous afflictions, Motherwort has been used for thousands of years to treat various conditions, including heart disease, anxiety, and irregular menstruation. One traditional use of motherwort is to help reduce rapid or irregular heart rate caused by stress or anxiety, may alleviate anxiety and depression.
Muira Puama: Ptychopetalum Muira Puama has long been used by the Amazonian people to manage a variety of age-related conditions. It is marketed in Brazil as a “body stimulant, energetic tonic and aphrodisiac”. It can be especially useful in supporting healthy erectile response and restoring libido in men suffering the effects of fatigue or age-related complaints. this herb relaxes the corpus cavernosa – a sponge like area that holds blood during an erection. This relaxation allows more blood to flow to the penis, producing a stronger and firmer erectile response. Muira Puama roots possess various central nervous system activities, including mild anxiogenic effects” – meaning that they help to stimulate the CNS which can lead to increased mental performance and physical stamina.
Mullein: Mullein (Verbascum) is a common plant used for centuries in herbal medicine. Traditional use of this therapeutic plant, in its various forms, includes the treatment of bruises, burns, hemorrhoids and gout. The herb can be ingested, applied topically and even smoked. In the Appalachia region of the U.S., the plant has historically been used to treat colds and upper airway infections. Additionally, the leaves have been applied topically to soften and protect the skin. Mullein is an expectorant, which means it helps the body expel excess mucus, usually by helping make your coughs more productive, to bring up mucus that may be settling in the chest or in the throat. It is also a demulcent. Studies show that demulcents create a soothing anti-inflammatory coating over mucous membranes.
Myhrr: Commiphora myrrh is commonly found in the southern part of Arabia, the northeastern part of Africa, in Somalia, and Kenya. For nearly five millennia, Myrrh has been utilized as incense, perfume, an insect repellent and in healing salves for sores and wounds. It has also been used in rejuvenating skin treatments, for indigestion, bad breath and various respiratory disorders. Myrrh contains chemicals that may reduce pain and kill bacteria.
Nettle: Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica and the closely related Urtica urens) has a long medicinal history. In medieval Europe, it was used as a diuretic (to rid the body of excess water) and to treat joint pain. Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia.
Oatstraw: Avena sativa is commonly grown in Northern Europe and North America. The extract is claimed to offer many health benefits, including improvements in brain health, insomnia, stress, and physical and sexual performance. Oat straw extract is rich in many antioxidants, including avenanthramides, which have been shown to help reduce inflammation. Oatstraw can also increase libido for both men and women. It's thought to do this by supporting the endocrine system and regulating the hormones that support a healthy sex drive.
Pau d’arco: Pau d'arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) is native to South America, where it has been used to treat a wide range of conditions, including pain, arthritis, inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis), fever, dysentery, boils and ulcers, and various cancers. As early as 1873, there were reported medicinal uses of pau d'arco. Candidiasis, Hsv, bacterial infections, cancer
Peppermint: Peppermint (Mentha piperita), a popular flavoring for gum, toothpaste, and tea, is also used to soothe an upset stomach or to aid digestion. It has a calming and numbing effect, and is often used to treat headaches, skin irritation, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, flatulence, and anxiety associated with depression. It is also an ingredient in chest rubs used to treat symptoms of the common cold. Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
Plaintain: (Plantago major), is native to Europe and certain parts of Asia. Plantain arrived in the Americas on the soles of European shoes and planted itself throughout the continent, hence its nickname "Whiteman's Footprint". The Native Americans observed that it followed the white man, springing up underneath his feet wherever he walked. Soon adopted into their herbal medicine, Plantain leaves were used by Native Americans to heal wounds, reduce inflammation, staunch bleeding and to soothe stings, burns and rashes. Plantain leaves are high in immune boosting vitamins A and C, and the high tannin content imparts astringent properties which reduce inflammation and combat infection by depriving bacteria of nutrients. Plantain is an excellent wound vulnerary with the power to stop bleeding and heal bruises, including puncture wounds, bug bites, bee, wasp, and nettle stings, boils and ulcers. When treating cuts and other open wounds, it not only staunches the bleeding, it also prevents infection by removing dirt, and as an antiseptic it disinfects the wound.
Rhodiola Rosea: (Rhodiola rosea) is a plant that grows in cold parts of Europe and Asia. The root has a long history of use in traditional medicine. Rhodiola rosea, called rhodiola, and known as "golden root" or "arctic root" in the mountainous parts of Europe and Asia, has long been employed in Eurasian traditional medicine as a natural tonic, referred to as an "adaptogen." Rhodiola is used to promote good health, strength, endurance and physical and mental performance. Improve endurance, including athletic, work, and cognitive performance, reduce fatigue in stressful situations.
Rosemary: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is an evergreen bushy shrub which grows along the Mediterranean Sea, and sub-Himalayan areas. In folk medicine, it has been used as an antispasmodic, mild analgesic, to cure intercostal neuralgia, headaches, migraine, insomnia emotional upset, and depression. Applied topically (to the skin), rosemary oil is sometimes used to treat muscle pain and arthritis and improve circulation. rosemary inhibits food-borne pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes, B. cereus, and S. aureus. Rosemary is often used in aromatherapy to increase concentration and memory, and to relieve stress.
Saw Palmetto: Serenoa repens, is a dwarf palm tree native to the southeast regions of North America and especially abundant in Florida, Georgia, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The saw palmetto fruit has long been used by Native Americans for its nutritional, diuretic, sedative, aphrodisiac, and cough-reducing properties. Saw palmetto is also used to prevent complications from prostate surgery and for treating other prostate conditions, male-pattern baldness, sexual dysfunction.
Sarsaparilla: Smilax is native to South America, Jamaica, the Caribbean, Mexico, Honduras, and the West Indies. For centuries, indigenous people around the world used the root of the sarsaparilla plant for treating joint problems like arthritis, and for healing skin problems like psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. The root was also thought to cure Hansen’s disease (leprosy) due to its “blood-purifying” properties. Sarsaparilla dramatically improved skin lesions in people with psoriasis. Sarsaparilla is a potent anti-inflammatory. Sarsaparilla helps to maintain proper levels of testosterone and progesterone which can help the hair to grow. It is also used by body builders as a natural steroid to promote muscle growth and mass. Sarsaparilla can also increase the male sex drive and have been shown to increase blood flow and boost sperm motility.
Skullcap: American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) and Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat allergies, infections, inflammation, cancer, and headaches. It also has antifungal and antiviral effects. It has been used for more than 200 years as a mild relaxant and as a therapy for anxiety, nervous tension, and convulsions. Studies show American skullcap has significant antioxidant effects, and may help protect against neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, and depression.
Slippery Elm: Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) has been used as an herbal remedy in North America for centuries. Native Americans used slippery elm in healing salves for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns, and skin inflammation. It was also taken orally to relieve coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and stomach problems.
Soursop: known as graviola, is the fruit of Annona muricata, a type of tree native to tropical regions of the Americas’. Known as soursop or Brazilian paw paw, is a small evergreen tree. It contains compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help manage blood sugar, blood pressure, and believed by many to treat, prevent, and even cure cancer. anti-inflammatory properties that may relieve pain. May help people regulate their blood sugar. Helps protect the stomach’s mucous lining and prevents free radical damage to the digestive tract. may have antiviral effects against herpes simplex 2 virus (HSV-2). HSV-2 is
Spearmint: Mentha spicata. Spearmint is a perennial plant native to Southwest Asian and Europe whose exact origins remain a mystery due to its early cultivation in History. The Spearmint herb began to be used in Ayurvedic medicine for the same purpose but to also soothe skin problems and headaches. Having originated in the Mediterranean region, Spearmint was widely used in Greece as an aphrodisiac. It was also used to scent bath water, clear the voice and cure hiccups. its antispasmodic effect that helps prevent muscle spasms closely mimics the effect of blood pressure meds. soothe congestion and inflammation. antifungal properties, reduce swelling due to nerve or muscle pain.
St Johns Wort: St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) has a history of use as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece, where it was used for a range of illnesses, including various nervous disorders. St. John's wort also has antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it has been applied to the skin to help heal wounds and burns. Pms, Depression, Eczema, wounds,
Tongkat Ali: Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia), also known as longjack or Malaysian ginseng (unrelated to Panax ginseng), is an herb from Southeast Asia. The extract of the roots of the plant has been traditionally used to enhance testosterone levels in men, though it has also been proposed to be able to reduce blood pressure, fever, and fatigue.It’s used in traditional medicine in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other Asian countries to treat malaria, infections, fevers, male infertility, and erectile dysfunction. The compounds in Tongkat Ali could act as a testosterone booster for low testosterone.
Tribulus Terrestris: Tribulus is an herb that grows in the subtropical regions of eastern and western Asia, southern Europe, and Africa. It is used in traditional medicine for chest pain, heart problems, dizziness, skin and eye disorders, to expel kidney stones, and as a diuretic and tonic. Tribulus is also marketed as a dietary supplement to improve sexual function and for body building due to the belief that it acts like testosterone in the body. It is also used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of impotence and infertility, urogenital disorders, cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, and chronic pain.
Tumeric: Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has been used for 4,000 years to treat a variety of conditions. Turmeric is native to Southeast Asia and is grown commercially in that region, primarily in India Historically, turmeric was used in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian medical systems, as well as Eastern Asian medical systems such as traditional Chinese medicine. In India, it was traditionally used for disorders of the skin, upper respiratory tract, joints, and digestive system. Today, turmeric is promoted as a dietary supplement for a variety of conditions, including arthritis, digestive disorders, respiratory infections, allergies, liver disease, depression, and many others.
White Peony: ‘Bai Shao’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine, these roots are native to central and eastern Asia. The Chinese Peony Root is predominantly cultivated in the Zheijang, Anhui, and Sichuan provinces of China. The Chinese Peony Root is one of the most commonly used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used in the practice of natural medicine for over 1000 years. The white peony root also has a high concentration of calcium and phosphorus. When used in conjunction with calcium, it can strengthen the bones and improve bone health. white peony root is used to treat the osteoporosis that occurs due to the loss of calcium. The plant is also used for treating the brittle bones that cause painful joints and bones.
White Willow: white (Salix alba or European) Willow bark contains a chemical called salicin, which is similar to aspirin. It has pain and fever reducing effects in the body. The use of willow bark dates to the time of Hippocrates (400 BC) when people were advised to chew on the bark to reduce fever and inflammation. Willow bark has been used throughout the centuries in China and Europe and continues to be used today for the treatment of pain (particularly low back pain and osteoarthritis), headache, and inflammatory conditions, such as bursitis and tendinitis. The bark of white willow contains salicin, which is a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). In combination with the herb's powerful anti-inflammatory plant compounds (called flavonoids), salicin is thought to be responsible for the pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects of the herb. In fact, in the 1800s, salicin was used to develop aspirin. White willow appears to bring pain relief more slowly than aspirin, but its effects may last longer.
Witch Hazel: Hamamelis virginiana a type of shrub native to North America — is most commonly used in folk medicine in the US. Native American tribes used it to soothe skin problems. Witch hazel contains chemicals called tannins. When applied directly to the skin, witch hazel might help reduce swelling, help repair broken skin, and fight bacteria. Applying witch hazel bark, leaf, or water to the skin reduces minor bleeding, may be useful in the treatment of inflammatory-related issues, such as acne, eczema or psoriasis. Applying witch hazel topically to sensitive skin may be beneficial in the treatment of inflamed, irritated or broken skin.
Yarrow: Achillea millefolium was named after Achilles, the Greek mythical hero who used it to stop the bleeding in his soldiers' wounds. Applied to the skin for wounds and minor bleeding. Inflammation, Muscle Spasms, infection, wound healing.
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