Tulsi – Benefits of Holy Basil
Traditional medicine recognizes so many different herbal remedies. Even though they have been used for centuries in places like China […]
Traditional medicine recognizes so many different herbal remedies. Even though they have been used for centuries in places like China […]
Yarrow Achillea millefolium, Compositae! Names: Milfoil Habitat: Native to Eurasia and naturalized in North America, found in temperate zones. Collection: […]
Wormwood Artemisia absinthum, Compositae Habitat: Native to Europe, N. Africa and Western Asia, cultivated in the USA and elsewhere. Collection: […]
Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana, Hamameliadaceae! Habitat: Indigenous to N. America and Canada. Collection: The leaves can be gathered throughout the […]
Willow Salix spp., Salicaceae! Willow bark has been used to treat many types of inflammatory conditions, including headache, lower back […]
Wild Indigo Baptisia tinctoria, Leguminosae! Other Names: Indigo weed Habitat: Indigenous to Canada and the USA Collection: The root is […]
Wheatgrass Wheatgrass is one of the best sources of living chlorophyll available. Chlorophyll is the basis of all plant life. […]
Water Cress or Watercress Regard for this simple, leafy salad green is skyrocketing as it provides exceptional levels of Monatomic […]
Usnea Usnea – Usnea spp. Lichens or Lichen family Plant name: Usnea spp. Family: Usneaceae Common names: Old man’s beard […]
Turmeric Curcuma Longa A uniquely valuable and superbly powerful antioxidant. Research indicates it to be a cancer preventative, a valuable […]
Turkish Rhubarb Rheum palmatum! Strengthens peristaltic action for proper elimination and improved cleansing of the intestinal environment. Said to clear […]
Tribulus, Puncture Vine Puncture Vine, Tribulus terrestris! Valued by the ancient Greeks as a non-stimulant general tonic to perk you […]
Thyme Thymus vulgaris, Labiatae Relieves nightmares, strengthens breathing, strengthens weak stomach, gas, cramps, diarrhea, relieves headaches. Thyme is a cultivated […]
Tansy Tanacetum vulgare, Compositae! Names: Batchelors Buttons Habitat: A common European wild plant. Collection: The leaves and flowers are collected […]
Tamarind, Citrimax, Garcinia Cambogia Currently the most highly favored weight-loss supplement. Enhanced metabolism of fat for increases in energy. The […]
Stevia Stevia rebaudiana, Eupatorium rebaudianum Quoted from Raintree Nutrition Naturally sweetens, lowers blood sugar, increases urination, lowers blood pressure, reduces […]
St. Johns Wort Hypericum perforatum, Hypericaceae Habitat: A native European, including British, plant. Collection: The entire plant above ground should […]
Spices For Health Spices can add much more than flavor, color and variety to your favorite foods; many also have […]
Slippery Elm Ulmus fulva, Ulmus rubra Names: Red Elm Habitat: Central and Northern USA. Collection: The bark is stripped from […]
Skullcap Scutellaria laterifolia Names: Scullcap, Hoodwort, Quaker Bonnet, Helmet Flower, European or Greater Skullcap Habitat: USA Collection: The whole of […]
Shephards Purse Capsella bursa-pastoris, Cruciferae Habitat: A common plant growing in many parts of the world. Collection: The herb can […]
Schizandra Schisandra Chinensis A unique fruit exhibiting all five cardinal tastes; sweet, sour, pungent, bitter and salty – corresponding to […]
Saw Palmetto Serenoa serrulata, Palmae Names: Sabal. Habitat: Eastern N. America. Collection: The berries of this impressive palm are gathered […]
Samento for Lyme Disease Lyme Disease was initially regarded as an uncommon illness caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). […]
Sage and Body Odor Are there any herbal solutions for body odor? Cancer, heart disease, AIDS – there’s no serious […]
Sage Sage, Garden Sage, Red Sage, Purpletop Sage- Salvia officinalis var. rubia, Labiateae Collection: The leaves should be gathered shortly […]
Saffron Saffron – Crocus Sativus The most desired and highly valued of all the spices, literally over the centuries, worth […]
Rue Rutin from Ruta Graveolens Ancient use by priests. Popular at time of Christ and mentioned in the Bible. Popular […]
Rhodiola, Golden Root A nearly reverent awe of Golden Root goes back to ancient times in China where it was […]
Persimmon Leaves Supplementing a high-fat diet with powdered leaves taken from Native American persimmon trees can inhibit weight gain and […]
Nutmeg Nutmeg – Myristica Fragrans Prevents gas and fermentation. Traditionally valued as a tonic for the heart and female cycle. […]
Nettle Nettle, Stinging Nettle – Urtica Dioica Habitat: Everywhere! Collection: The herb should be collected when the flowers are in […]
Milk Thistle Milk Thistle – Silymarin, Carduus marianum; Silybum, Compositae Three bioflavonoids of the silymarin group are particularly efficient at […]
Marshmallow Marshmallow – Althaea officinalis Part Used: Root and leaf. Constituents: In the root: Mucilage, 18-35% Miscellaneous; about 35% pectin, […]
Malva Leaf The plant is also known as Chinese Mallow, and it comes from the family Malvaceae. The Malva seed […]
Lobelia Lobelia, Pukeweed, Indian tobacco – Lobelia inflata, Campanulaceae Habitat: Eastern USA, cultivated elsewhere. Part used: Aerial parts. Collection:The entire […]
Licorice Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra, Leguminosae Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia, cultivated worldwide. Collection: The […]
Iris Iris, Orris Root, Fleur de Lys Aromatic Ethereal Essence of Iris roots, Iris Germanica var. florentina Iris roots contain […]
Horsetail, Equisetum Horsetail, Equisetum arvense Habitat: Common on wet ground and waste places. Collection: Take care to ensure the plants […]
Hoodia Hoodia Gordonii Hoodia gordonii is a natural plant, it is not a drug. Eating raw natural Hoodia powder tricks […]
Guggul or Myrrh (2.5% Guggalsterones – 44mg per serving) The Three Wise Men And Their Guggul?!? Guggul is the Myrrh […]
Goldenseal Goldenseal – Hydrastis canadensis, Ranunculaceae Goldenseal is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Goldenseal is a perennial that grows […]
Epimedium Epimedium, Rowdy Lamb Herb, Barrenwort, Bishop’s Hat, Fairy Wings, Horny Goat Weed Epimedium is a plant common to the […]
Devil’s Claw Devil’s Claw, Harpagophytum procumbens Habitat: Indigenous to Southern and Eastern Africa. Collection: This plant grows in Africa in […]
Dandelion Dandelion – Taraxacum officinale Habitat: Widely distributed throughout most of the world as a troublesome weed. Collection: The roots […]
Damiana Damiana, Turnera aphrodisiaca It’s scientific name, Turnera aphrodisiaca, says it all. Its recorded use can be traced as far […]
Cloves Cloves – Caryophyllus aromaticus, Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata Ancient Chinese medicinal spice. Traditionally used for ringworm and parasites, physical […]
Cinnamon and Honey It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced […]
Cascara Sagrada Cascara Sagrada – Rhamnus purshiana, Rhamnaceae Ellingwood considered it to be a bitter tonic specific for chronic constipation. […]
Capsicum – Cayenne A rich source of Canthaxanthin (Alpha-Carotene) and other carotenes and phytonutrients. Canthaxanthin is the red pigment that […]
Blessed Thistle Blessed Thistle – Compositae Cnicus benedictus! Blessed Thistle has fuzzy leaves and stems with yellow flowers. It is […]
Antioxidant Activity in Chocolate 28/10/2004 – Researchers from Spain have discovered that polyphenols found in cocoa extract influence human cellular […]
Amla Amla, Aonla or Indian Gooseberry Amla is perhaps the single most often mentioned herb in the Caraka Samhita (an […]
Yellow Dock Rumex crispus, Polygonaceae! Names: Curled or Curly Dock. Habitat: A common European weed. Collection: The roots should be […]
Turmeric and Depression Extract from the root of Curcuma longa commonly known as turmeric is rich in curcumin. Approximately 10% […]
Sarsaparilla Sarsaparilla – Smilax officinalis, Liliaceae Habitat: The plants are climbing vines native to tropical America and the West Indies. […]
Rutin Rutin is a member of bioflavonoids, a large group of phenolic secondary metabolites of plants that include more than […]
Rosemary Rosmarinus Officinalis Rosemary (oil of leaves) France (Labiatae) A tonic whose use goes back to ancient times, used by […]
Red Clover Red Clover – Trifolium Pratense, Papilionaceae Habitat: Widely distributed throughout Europe including Britain, naturalized in N. America and […]
Parsley Petroselinum crispum, Umbelliferae Powerful cleanser of organs of elimination – especially the kidneys. Overall tonic. Outstanding for energy, stamina […]
Olivir – Olive Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract – Olivir (Green Leaf) Italy (Olea Europea) First records of olive leaf […]
Olive Leaf Olive – Olea europea, Oleaceae Olive Applications: Fever, Nervous tension, High cholesterol, Burns, bruises, insect bites, sprains, pruritus, […]
Nettle – Urtica Dioica Reknowned value for arthritis and rheumatism sufferers due to ability to dissolve uric acid from joints […]
Green Tea Extract – EGCG Biomedica-Purica’s product called Recovery is made with an important ingredient called Nutricol. Nutricol is comprised […]
Ginseng Siberian Ginseng – Eleutherococcus Senticosus! Not to be confused with stimulant Panax ginsengs. Eleuthero ginseng is an adaptogen – […]
Gingko Biloba Ginkgo Biloba (Japan) A most popular longevity tonic in Europe, China and Japan. Unique antioxidant phytonutrients protect Ginkgo’s […]
Ginger Ginger – Zingiber Officinale In the orient ginger is commonly used to enhance digestion and utilization of all other […]
Fenugreek Fenugreek – Trigonella foenum-graecum, Papilionaceae Fenugreek is a herb that has an ancient history. It was rarely used in […]
Echinacea Echinacea, Purpurea, Angustifolia Echinacea is one of the world’s most important medicinal herbs. Echinacea is an extremely popular herbal […]
Coriander, Cilantro Coriander, Cilantro – Coriandrum Sativum Ancient use precedes King Tut. Smooths digestion, reduces gas. Used to reduce rheumatism, […]
Centella Gotu Kola Centella Gotu Kola, Gotu Kola, Madagascar Centella – Centella Asiatica L., Pennywort Recently and traditionally included in […]
Cayenne, Capsicum, Paprika A rich source of Canthaxanthin (Alpha-Carotene) and other carotenes and phytonutrients. Overall tonic, especially for the heart. […]
Cardamom Zingiberaceae, Elettaria Cardamomum Maton, Amomum cardamomum Uplifts the spirit and enhances visualization. Encourages healthy processing of fats. Considered an […]
Burdock Root Burdock Root – Arctium lappa, Compositae Burdock is a most valuable remedy for the treatment of skin conditions […]
Astragalus Astragalus Membranaceus, (Huang Qi, Huang Ch’i) In Oriental medicine, legendary tonic of protective energy or Wei Ch’i. Foundational to […]
Are Herbs Drugs? Or Better Than Drugs? The modern pharmacology got its roots in herbology. The pharmacist in the white […]
Adaptogenic Herbs and How They Work Adaptogenic Herbs are natures solution to stress. You know them when you see the […]
Better Than Vitamin D? Who Would Have Thought? Better Than Vitamin D? Revolutionary New Coriander Oil May Be Your #1 […]
Scientific References: Plant Extracts Listed Alphabetically for Your Convenience Activated Charcoal GreenMedInfo Research Abstract US National Library of Medicine Research […]
Scientific References: Herbs and Plants Listed Alphabetically for Your Convenience Acai (Euterpe oleracea) GreenMedInfo Research Abstracts US National Library of […]