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Botanical Glossary
Aloe Vera
Latin Name: Aloe barbadensis miller Herb Class/Action: Aloe vera is classified as a vulnerary, demulcent, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The gel and sap extracted from...
Aloe Vera
Latin Name: Aloe barbadensis miller Herb Class/Action: Aloe vera is classified as a vulnerary, demulcent, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The gel and sap extracted from...
Alyssum
Latin Name: Lobularia maritima Herb Class/Action: Diuretic (promotes urine production) Expectorant (helps clear mucus from the respiratory tract) Anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation) Parts of the Plant Used: Flowers Leaves ...
Alyssum
Latin Name: Lobularia maritima Herb Class/Action: Diuretic (promotes urine production) Expectorant (helps clear mucus from the respiratory tract) Anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation) Parts of the Plant Used: Flowers Leaves ...
Angelica
Latin Name: Angelica archangelica Herb Class/Action: Carminative (relieves gas and bloating) Expectorant (helps clear mucus from the respiratory tract) Diaphoretic (promotes sweating) Antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms) Digestive tonic (supports digestive health)...
Angelica
Latin Name: Angelica archangelica Herb Class/Action: Carminative (relieves gas and bloating) Expectorant (helps clear mucus from the respiratory tract) Diaphoretic (promotes sweating) Antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms) Digestive tonic (supports digestive health)...
Arnica
Latin Name: Arnica montana Herb Class/Action: Arnica is classified as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and vulnerary herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers of the arnica plant are used for medicinal...
Arnica
Latin Name: Arnica montana Herb Class/Action: Arnica is classified as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and vulnerary herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers of the arnica plant are used for medicinal...
Artichoke Leaf
Latin Name: Cynara scolymus Herb Class/Action: Artichoke leaf is classified as a bitter digestive tonic and hepatic (liver) stimulant. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the artichoke plant are...
Artichoke Leaf
Latin Name: Cynara scolymus Herb Class/Action: Artichoke leaf is classified as a bitter digestive tonic and hepatic (liver) stimulant. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the artichoke plant are...
Ashwagandha
Latin Name: Withania somnifera Herb Class/Action: Ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen, nervine, and tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root and sometimes the leaves of the ashwagandha plant...
Ashwagandha
Latin Name: Withania somnifera Herb Class/Action: Ashwagandha is classified as an adaptogen, nervine, and tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root and sometimes the leaves of the ashwagandha plant...
Astragalus
Latin Name: Astragalus membranaceus Herb Class/Action: Astragalus is classified as an adaptogen, immunomodulator, and tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the astragalus plant is primarily used for...
Astragalus
Latin Name: Astragalus membranaceus Herb Class/Action: Astragalus is classified as an adaptogen, immunomodulator, and tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the astragalus plant is primarily used for...
Bachelor Buttons
Latin Name: Centaurea cyanus Herb Class/Action: Bachelor Buttons are classified as astringent and anti-inflammatory. Parts of Plant Used: The petals of Bachelor Buttons are used for medicinal purposes. Flavors: Bachelor...
Bachelor Buttons
Latin Name: Centaurea cyanus Herb Class/Action: Bachelor Buttons are classified as astringent and anti-inflammatory. Parts of Plant Used: The petals of Bachelor Buttons are used for medicinal purposes. Flavors: Bachelor...
Basil
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Herb Class/Action: Antibacterial (inhibits bacterial growth) Antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms) Carminative (relieves gas and bloating) Digestive tonic (supports digestive health) Adaptogenic (helps the body adapt to stress)...
Basil
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Herb Class/Action: Antibacterial (inhibits bacterial growth) Antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms) Carminative (relieves gas and bloating) Digestive tonic (supports digestive health) Adaptogenic (helps the body adapt to stress)...
Bergamot
Latin Name: Monarda didyma (Bee Balm), Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) Herb Class/Action: Antimicrobial (inhibits the growth of microorganisms) Antiseptic (prevents infection) Digestive tonic (supports digestive health) Carminative (relieves gas and bloating)...
Bergamot
Latin Name: Monarda didyma (Bee Balm), Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) Herb Class/Action: Antimicrobial (inhibits the growth of microorganisms) Antiseptic (prevents infection) Digestive tonic (supports digestive health) Carminative (relieves gas and bloating)...
Borage
Latin Name: Borago officinalis Herb Class/Action: Demulcent (soothes and protects mucous membranes) Diuretic (promotes urine production) Expectorant (helps clear mucus from the respiratory tract) Anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation) Galactagogue (promotes lactation) Parts...
Borage
Latin Name: Borago officinalis Herb Class/Action: Demulcent (soothes and protects mucous membranes) Diuretic (promotes urine production) Expectorant (helps clear mucus from the respiratory tract) Anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation) Galactagogue (promotes lactation) Parts...
Bupleurum
Latin Name: Bupleurum chinense Herb Class/Action: Bupleurum is classified as a hepatic, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogenic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the Bupleurum plant is primarily used for...
Bupleurum
Latin Name: Bupleurum chinense Herb Class/Action: Bupleurum is classified as a hepatic, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogenic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the Bupleurum plant is primarily used for...
Burdock
Latin Name: Arctium lappa Herb Class/Action: Alterative (blood purifier) Diuretic (promotes urine production) Hepatic (supports liver health) Demulcent (soothes and protects mucous membranes) Antioxidant (neutralizes harmful free radicals) Parts of the...
Burdock
Latin Name: Arctium lappa Herb Class/Action: Alterative (blood purifier) Diuretic (promotes urine production) Hepatic (supports liver health) Demulcent (soothes and protects mucous membranes) Antioxidant (neutralizes harmful free radicals) Parts of the...
Cacao
Latin Name: Theobroma cacao Herb Class/Action: Cacao is classified as a nervine, aphrodisiac, and nutritive herb. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds (cacao beans) of the cacao fruit are primarily...
Cacao
Latin Name: Theobroma cacao Herb Class/Action: Cacao is classified as a nervine, aphrodisiac, and nutritive herb. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds (cacao beans) of the cacao fruit are primarily...
Calendula
Latin Name: Calendula officinalis Herb Class/Action: Calendula is classified as an emollient, vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, and astringent herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flower petals are primarily used for medicinal purposes,...
Calendula
Latin Name: Calendula officinalis Herb Class/Action: Calendula is classified as an emollient, vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, and astringent herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flower petals are primarily used for medicinal purposes,...
California Poppy
Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica Herb Class/Action: California Poppy is classified as a mild sedative, nervine, and analgesic. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts of the California Poppy plant, including...
California Poppy
Latin Name: Eschscholzia californica Herb Class/Action: California Poppy is classified as a mild sedative, nervine, and analgesic. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts of the California Poppy plant, including...
Caraway
Latin Name: Carum carvi Herb Class/Action: Caraway is classified as a carminative, digestive stimulant, and mild expectorant. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds of the caraway plant are primarily used...
Caraway
Latin Name: Carum carvi Herb Class/Action: Caraway is classified as a carminative, digestive stimulant, and mild expectorant. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds of the caraway plant are primarily used...
Cardamom
Latin Name: Elettaria cardamomum Herb Class/Action: Cardamom is classified as a carminative, digestive, and aromatic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds (pods) of the cardamom plant are primarily used...
Cardamom
Latin Name: Elettaria cardamomum Herb Class/Action: Cardamom is classified as a carminative, digestive, and aromatic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds (pods) of the cardamom plant are primarily used...
Catnip
Latin Name: Nepeta cataria Herb Class/Action: Catnip is classified as a nervine, relaxant, carminative, and mild diaphoretic. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the catnip plant...
Catnip
Latin Name: Nepeta cataria Herb Class/Action: Catnip is classified as a nervine, relaxant, carminative, and mild diaphoretic. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the catnip plant...
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper Latin Name: Capsicum annuum (also Capsicum frutescens) Herb Class/Action: Cayenne is classified as a stimulant, circulatory tonic, rubefacient, and digestive aid. Parts of Plant Used: The ripe fruit...
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper Latin Name: Capsicum annuum (also Capsicum frutescens) Herb Class/Action: Cayenne is classified as a stimulant, circulatory tonic, rubefacient, and digestive aid. Parts of Plant Used: The ripe fruit...
Celery
Latin Name: Apium graveolens Herb Class/Action: Celery is classified as a vegetable rather than an herb, but it does possess medicinal properties. It is rich in nutrients and phytochemicals that...
Celery
Latin Name: Apium graveolens Herb Class/Action: Celery is classified as a vegetable rather than an herb, but it does possess medicinal properties. It is rich in nutrients and phytochemicals that...
Chamomile
Latin Name: Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile) or Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile) Herb Class/Action: Chamomile is classified as a nervine, carminative, anti-inflammatory, and digestive herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers...
Chamomile
Latin Name: Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile) or Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile) Herb Class/Action: Chamomile is classified as a nervine, carminative, anti-inflammatory, and digestive herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers...
Chaste Tree Berry
Latin Name: Vitex agnus-castus Herb Class/Action: Chaste Tree Berry is classified as an adaptogen, hormonal regulator, and nervine herb. Parts of Plant Used: The ripe berries of the Chaste Tree...
Chaste Tree Berry
Latin Name: Vitex agnus-castus Herb Class/Action: Chaste Tree Berry is classified as an adaptogen, hormonal regulator, and nervine herb. Parts of Plant Used: The ripe berries of the Chaste Tree...
Chervil
Latin Name: Anthriscus cerefolium Herb Class/Action: Chervil is classified as an aromatic herb with diuretic, digestive, and mild antispasmodic properties. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and tender stems of...
Chervil
Latin Name: Anthriscus cerefolium Herb Class/Action: Chervil is classified as an aromatic herb with diuretic, digestive, and mild antispasmodic properties. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and tender stems of...
Chives
Latin Name: Allium schoenoprasum Herb Class/Action: Chives are classified as a culinary herb with mild medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, or green stems, are the primary part...
Chives
Latin Name: Allium schoenoprasum Herb Class/Action: Chives are classified as a culinary herb with mild medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, or green stems, are the primary part...
Cilantro
Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum Herb Class/Action: Cilantro is classified as an herb and is known for its culinary uses as well as its medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: Both...
Cilantro
Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum Herb Class/Action: Cilantro is classified as an herb and is known for its culinary uses as well as its medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: Both...
Cinnamon
Latin Name: Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) or Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cinnamon) Herb Class/Action: Cinnamon is classified as a carminative, circulatory stimulant, and antimicrobial herb. Parts of Plant Used: The inner...
Cinnamon
Latin Name: Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) or Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cinnamon) Herb Class/Action: Cinnamon is classified as a carminative, circulatory stimulant, and antimicrobial herb. Parts of Plant Used: The inner...
Clover
Latin Name: Trifolium spp. (Various species within the Trifolium genus) Herb Class/Action: Clover is classified as a nutritive herb with alterative, demulcent, and mild expectorant properties. Parts of Plant Used:...
Clover
Latin Name: Trifolium spp. (Various species within the Trifolium genus) Herb Class/Action: Clover is classified as a nutritive herb with alterative, demulcent, and mild expectorant properties. Parts of Plant Used:...
Comfrey
Latin Name: Symphytum officinale Herb Class/Action: Comfrey is classified as a vulnerary, demulcent, astringent, and cell proliferant. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and roots of the comfrey plant are...
Comfrey
Latin Name: Symphytum officinale Herb Class/Action: Comfrey is classified as a vulnerary, demulcent, astringent, and cell proliferant. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and roots of the comfrey plant are...
Cordyceps
Latin Name: Cordyceps sinensis (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) or Cordyceps militaris Herb Class/Action: Cordyceps is classified as an adaptogen, immune modulator, and tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The fruiting body of...
Cordyceps
Latin Name: Cordyceps sinensis (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) or Cordyceps militaris Herb Class/Action: Cordyceps is classified as an adaptogen, immune modulator, and tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The fruiting body of...
Cramp Bark
Latin Name: Viburnum opulus Herb Class/Action: Cramp Bark is classified as an antispasmodic, nervine, and uterine tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The bark of the Cramp Bark shrub is...
Cramp Bark
Latin Name: Viburnum opulus Herb Class/Action: Cramp Bark is classified as an antispasmodic, nervine, and uterine tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The bark of the Cramp Bark shrub is...
Cranberry
Latin Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon Herb Class/Action: Cranberry is classified as a diuretic, urinary antiseptic, and astringent herb. Parts of Plant Used: The ripe fruit of the Cranberry shrub is primarily...
Cranberry
Latin Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon Herb Class/Action: Cranberry is classified as a diuretic, urinary antiseptic, and astringent herb. Parts of Plant Used: The ripe fruit of the Cranberry shrub is primarily...
Damiana
Latin Name: Turnera diffusa (synonymous with Turnera aphrodisiaca) Herb Class/Action: Damiana is classified as an aphrodisiac, nervine, and tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and stems of the...
Damiana
Latin Name: Turnera diffusa (synonymous with Turnera aphrodisiaca) Herb Class/Action: Damiana is classified as an aphrodisiac, nervine, and tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and stems of the...
Dandelion
Latin Name: Taraxacum officinale Herb Class/Action: Dandelion is classified as a bitter tonic, diuretic, cholagogue, and hepatic. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, roots, and flowers of the dandelion plant...
Dandelion
Latin Name: Taraxacum officinale Herb Class/Action: Dandelion is classified as a bitter tonic, diuretic, cholagogue, and hepatic. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, roots, and flowers of the dandelion plant...
Dong Quai Root
Dong Quai Root Latin Name: Angelica sinensis Herb Class/Action: Dong quai is classified as a blood tonic, emmenagogue, antispasmodic, adaptogen, and uterine tonic. Parts of Plant Used: The dried root...
Dong Quai Root
Dong Quai Root Latin Name: Angelica sinensis Herb Class/Action: Dong quai is classified as a blood tonic, emmenagogue, antispasmodic, adaptogen, and uterine tonic. Parts of Plant Used: The dried root...
Echinacea
Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida Herb Class/Action: Echinacea is classified as an immunomodulator, alterative, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The roots, leaves, and flowers of...
Echinacea
Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida Herb Class/Action: Echinacea is classified as an immunomodulator, alterative, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The roots, leaves, and flowers of...
Elderberry
Latin Name: Sambucus nigra Herb Class/Action: Elderberry is classified as an immune modulator, antiviral, and antioxidant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The ripe berries of the Elderberry shrub are primarily...
Elderberry
Latin Name: Sambucus nigra Herb Class/Action: Elderberry is classified as an immune modulator, antiviral, and antioxidant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The ripe berries of the Elderberry shrub are primarily...
Elecampane
Latin Name: Inula helenium Herb Class/Action: Elecampane is classified as an expectorant, diaphoretic, antimicrobial, and bitter tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the elecampane plant is primarily...
Elecampane
Latin Name: Inula helenium Herb Class/Action: Elecampane is classified as an expectorant, diaphoretic, antimicrobial, and bitter tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the elecampane plant is primarily...
Eleuthero Root
Eleuthero Root Latin Name: Eleutherococcus senticosus (Synonym: Acanthopanax senticosus) Herb Class/Action: Eleuthero is classified as an adaptogen, immune tonic, mild stimulant, and endocrine modulator. Parts of Plant Used: The root...
Eleuthero Root
Eleuthero Root Latin Name: Eleutherococcus senticosus (Synonym: Acanthopanax senticosus) Herb Class/Action: Eleuthero is classified as an adaptogen, immune tonic, mild stimulant, and endocrine modulator. Parts of Plant Used: The root...
Fennel
Fennel Seeds Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgare Herb Class/Action: Fennel is classified as a carminative, antispasmodic, aromatic, expectorant, and galactagogue. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds (technically the dried fruit) are...
Fennel
Fennel Seeds Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgare Herb Class/Action: Fennel is classified as a carminative, antispasmodic, aromatic, expectorant, and galactagogue. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds (technically the dried fruit) are...
Fenugreek
Latin Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum Herb Class/Action: Fenugreek is classified as a galactagogue, demulcent, bitter tonic, and hypoglycemic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds and leaves of the fenugreek plant...
Fenugreek
Latin Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum Herb Class/Action: Fenugreek is classified as a galactagogue, demulcent, bitter tonic, and hypoglycemic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds and leaves of the fenugreek plant...
Feverfew
Latin Name: Tanacetum parthenium (previously known as Chrysanthemum parthenium) Herb Class/Action: Feverfew is classified as an anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic, and antimigraine herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowers...
Feverfew
Latin Name: Tanacetum parthenium (previously known as Chrysanthemum parthenium) Herb Class/Action: Feverfew is classified as an anti-inflammatory, bitter tonic, and antimigraine herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowers...
Garcinia Cambogia
Garcinia Cambogia Latin Name: Garcinia gummi-gutta (formerly Garcinia cambogia) Herb Class/Action: Garcinia cambogia is classified as a metabolic stimulant, appetite suppressant, astringent, and digestive aid. Parts of Plant Used: The...
Garcinia Cambogia
Garcinia Cambogia Latin Name: Garcinia gummi-gutta (formerly Garcinia cambogia) Herb Class/Action: Garcinia cambogia is classified as a metabolic stimulant, appetite suppressant, astringent, and digestive aid. Parts of Plant Used: The...
Garlic
Latin Name: Allium sativum Herb Class/Action: Garlic is classified as a culinary herb and a medicinal herb with various therapeutic properties. Parts of Plant Used: The bulb, or the underground...
Garlic
Latin Name: Allium sativum Herb Class/Action: Garlic is classified as a culinary herb and a medicinal herb with various therapeutic properties. Parts of Plant Used: The bulb, or the underground...
Ginger
Latin Name: Zingiber officinale Herb Class/Action: Ginger is classified as a carminative, digestive stimulant, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The rhizome (underground stem) of the ginger plant is...
Ginger
Latin Name: Zingiber officinale Herb Class/Action: Ginger is classified as a carminative, digestive stimulant, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The rhizome (underground stem) of the ginger plant is...
Ginkgo
Latin Name: Ginkgo biloba Herb Class/Action: Ginkgo is classified as a neuroprotective, circulatory stimulant, and antioxidant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the Ginkgo tree are primarily used...
Ginkgo
Latin Name: Ginkgo biloba Herb Class/Action: Ginkgo is classified as a neuroprotective, circulatory stimulant, and antioxidant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the Ginkgo tree are primarily used...
Ginseng
Latin Name: Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng), Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) Herb Class/Action: Ginseng is classified as an adaptogen, tonic, immunomodulator, and stimulant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of...
Ginseng
Latin Name: Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng), Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) Herb Class/Action: Ginseng is classified as an adaptogen, tonic, immunomodulator, and stimulant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of...
Goldenrod
Latin Name: Solidago spp. (there are numerous species of goldenrod) Herb Class/Action: Goldenrod is classified as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and vulnerary herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts...
Goldenrod
Latin Name: Solidago spp. (there are numerous species of goldenrod) Herb Class/Action: Goldenrod is classified as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and vulnerary herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts...
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola Latin Name: Centella asiatica Herb Class/Action: Gotu kola is classified as a nervine tonic, nootropic, adaptogen, vulnerary, and circulatory stimulant. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts—especially the...
Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola Latin Name: Centella asiatica Herb Class/Action: Gotu kola is classified as a nervine tonic, nootropic, adaptogen, vulnerary, and circulatory stimulant. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts—especially the...
Great Mullein
Latin Name: Verbascum thapsus Herb Class/Action: Great Mullein is classified as a demulcent, expectorant, vulnerary, and mild sedative herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowers of the Great...
Great Mullein
Latin Name: Verbascum thapsus Herb Class/Action: Great Mullein is classified as a demulcent, expectorant, vulnerary, and mild sedative herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowers of the Great...
Green Tea
Green Tea Latin Name: Camellia sinensis Herb Class/Action: Green tea is classified as a stimulant, antioxidant, astringent, diuretic, and nootropic. Parts of Plant Used: The young, unfermented leaves are used...
Green Tea
Green Tea Latin Name: Camellia sinensis Herb Class/Action: Green tea is classified as a stimulant, antioxidant, astringent, diuretic, and nootropic. Parts of Plant Used: The young, unfermented leaves are used...
Gymnema
Latin Name: Gymnema sylvestre Herb Class/Action: Gymnema is classified as a hypoglycemic, antidiabetic, and bitter tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of Gymnema sylvestre are primarily used for...
Gymnema
Latin Name: Gymnema sylvestre Herb Class/Action: Gymnema is classified as a hypoglycemic, antidiabetic, and bitter tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of Gymnema sylvestre are primarily used for...
Hawthorn
Latin Name: Crataegus spp. Herb Class/Action: Hawthorn is classified as a cardiotonic, vasodilator, and nervine relaxant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, flowers, and berries of Hawthorn are used...
Hawthorn
Latin Name: Crataegus spp. Herb Class/Action: Hawthorn is classified as a cardiotonic, vasodilator, and nervine relaxant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, flowers, and berries of Hawthorn are used...
Hibiscus Flower
Hibiscus Flower Latin Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa (Synonym: Roselle) Herb Class/Action: Hibiscus is classified as a cooling diuretic, hypotensive, astringent, antioxidant, and refrigerant. Parts of Plant Used: The calyces (the fleshy,...
Hibiscus Flower
Hibiscus Flower Latin Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa (Synonym: Roselle) Herb Class/Action: Hibiscus is classified as a cooling diuretic, hypotensive, astringent, antioxidant, and refrigerant. Parts of Plant Used: The calyces (the fleshy,...
Horsetail
Latin Name: Equisetum arvense Herb Class/Action: Horsetail is classified as a diuretic, astringent, and remineralizing herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts (stems and leaves) of Horsetail are used...
Horsetail
Latin Name: Equisetum arvense Herb Class/Action: Horsetail is classified as a diuretic, astringent, and remineralizing herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts (stems and leaves) of Horsetail are used...
Hyssop
Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis Herb Class/Action: Hyssop is classified as an expectorant, antitussive, and antimicrobial herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the hyssop plant are...
Hyssop
Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis Herb Class/Action: Hyssop is classified as an expectorant, antitussive, and antimicrobial herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the hyssop plant are...
Japanese Honeysuckle
Latin Name: Lonicera japonica Herb Class/Action: Japanese Honeysuckle is classified as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and expectorant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers and leaves of Japanese Honeysuckle are used...
Japanese Honeysuckle
Latin Name: Lonicera japonica Herb Class/Action: Japanese Honeysuckle is classified as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and expectorant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers and leaves of Japanese Honeysuckle are used...
Kava
Latin Name: Piper methysticum Herb Class/Action: Kava is classified as a sedative, anxiolytic, and muscle relaxant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root and rhizome of Kava are used for...
Kava
Latin Name: Piper methysticum Herb Class/Action: Kava is classified as a sedative, anxiolytic, and muscle relaxant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root and rhizome of Kava are used for...
Lavender
Latin Name: Lavandula angustifolia Herb Class/Action: Lavender is classified as an aromatic, nervine, carminative, and relaxant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers and occasionally the leaves of the lavender...
Lavender
Latin Name: Lavandula angustifolia Herb Class/Action: Lavender is classified as an aromatic, nervine, carminative, and relaxant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers and occasionally the leaves of the lavender...
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm Latin Name: Melissa officinalis Herb Class/Action: Lemon balm is classified as a nervine, carminative, antispasmodic, antiviral, and mild antidepressant. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts—primarily the leaves—are...
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm Latin Name: Melissa officinalis Herb Class/Action: Lemon balm is classified as a nervine, carminative, antispasmodic, antiviral, and mild antidepressant. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts—primarily the leaves—are...
Lemongrass
Lemongrass Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus (Other species used medicinally: Cymbopogon flexuosus) Herb Class/Action: Lemongrass is classified as a carminative, antimicrobial, nervine, febrifuge, and diaphoretic. Parts of Plant Used: The fresh...
Lemongrass
Lemongrass Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus (Other species used medicinally: Cymbopogon flexuosus) Herb Class/Action: Lemongrass is classified as a carminative, antimicrobial, nervine, febrifuge, and diaphoretic. Parts of Plant Used: The fresh...
Licorice
Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Herb Class/Action: Licorice is classified as an adaptogen, demulcent, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root and rhizome of Licorice are used for...
Licorice
Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Herb Class/Action: Licorice is classified as an adaptogen, demulcent, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root and rhizome of Licorice are used for...
Linden Flower
Linden Flower Latin Name: Tilia spp. (commonly Tilia cordata – small-leaved linden, and Tilia platyphyllos – large-leaved linden) Herb Class/Action: Linden is classified as a nervine, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, hypotensive, and...
Linden Flower
Linden Flower Latin Name: Tilia spp. (commonly Tilia cordata – small-leaved linden, and Tilia platyphyllos – large-leaved linden) Herb Class/Action: Linden is classified as a nervine, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, hypotensive, and...
Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
Latin Name: Levisticum officinale Herb Class/Action: Lovage is classified as a carminative, diuretic, expectorant, and digestive tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of the...
Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
Latin Name: Levisticum officinale Herb Class/Action: Lovage is classified as a carminative, diuretic, expectorant, and digestive tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of the...
Mandrake
Latin Name: Mandragora officinarum Herb Class/Action: Mandrake is classified as a hypnotic, analgesic, narcotic, and emetic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the mandrake plant is primarily used...
Mandrake
Latin Name: Mandragora officinarum Herb Class/Action: Mandrake is classified as a hypnotic, analgesic, narcotic, and emetic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the mandrake plant is primarily used...
Marigold
Latin Name: Calendula officinalis Herb Class/Action: Marigold is classified as an anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, antiseptic, and lymphatic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers of the marigold plant are primarily used...
Marigold
Latin Name: Calendula officinalis Herb Class/Action: Marigold is classified as an anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, antiseptic, and lymphatic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The flowers of the marigold plant are primarily used...
Marjoram
Latin Name: Origanum majorana Herb Class/Action: Marjoram is classified as a carminative, digestive, expectorant, and nervine herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the marjoram plant...
Marjoram
Latin Name: Origanum majorana Herb Class/Action: Marjoram is classified as a carminative, digestive, expectorant, and nervine herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the marjoram plant...
Marshmallow
Latin Name: Althaea officinalis Herb Class/Action: Marshmallow is classified as a demulcent, emollient, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The roots, leaves, and flowers of the marshmallow plant...
Marshmallow
Latin Name: Althaea officinalis Herb Class/Action: Marshmallow is classified as a demulcent, emollient, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The roots, leaves, and flowers of the marshmallow plant...
Milk Thistle
Latin Name: Silybum marianum Herb Class/Action: Milk Thistle is classified as a hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds of Milk Thistle are used for medicinal...
Milk Thistle
Latin Name: Silybum marianum Herb Class/Action: Milk Thistle is classified as a hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The seeds of Milk Thistle are used for medicinal...
Mimosa
Latin Name: Albizia julibrissin Herb Class/Action: Mimosa is classified as an adaptogen, nervine, and antidepressant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The bark, leaves, flowers, and seeds of Mimosa are used...
Mimosa
Latin Name: Albizia julibrissin Herb Class/Action: Mimosa is classified as an adaptogen, nervine, and antidepressant herb. Parts of Plant Used: The bark, leaves, flowers, and seeds of Mimosa are used...
Mint
Latin Name: Mentha spp. (Various species including Mentha piperita, Mentha spicata, Mentha arvensis, etc.) Herb Class/Action: Mint is classified as a carminative, digestive, antispasmodic, and nervine herb. Parts of Plant...
Mint
Latin Name: Mentha spp. (Various species including Mentha piperita, Mentha spicata, Mentha arvensis, etc.) Herb Class/Action: Mint is classified as a carminative, digestive, antispasmodic, and nervine herb. Parts of Plant...
Motherwort
Latin Name: Leonurus cardiaca Herb Class/Action: Motherwort is classified as a nervine, cardiotonic, and emmenagogue herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts, including the leaves, flowers, and stems, of...
Motherwort
Latin Name: Leonurus cardiaca Herb Class/Action: Motherwort is classified as a nervine, cardiotonic, and emmenagogue herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts, including the leaves, flowers, and stems, of...
Mugwort
Latin Name: Artemisia vulgaris Herb Class/Action: Mugwort is classified as a nervine, emmenagogue, and digestive tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts, including the leaves and flowering tops,...
Mugwort
Latin Name: Artemisia vulgaris Herb Class/Action: Mugwort is classified as a nervine, emmenagogue, and digestive tonic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts, including the leaves and flowering tops,...
Mullein Leaf
Mullein Leaf Latin Name: Verbascum thapsus Herb Class/Action: Mullein leaf is classified as an expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, respiratory tonic, and astringent. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves are most commonly...
Mullein Leaf
Mullein Leaf Latin Name: Verbascum thapsus Herb Class/Action: Mullein leaf is classified as an expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, respiratory tonic, and astringent. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves are most commonly...
Nasturtium
Latin Name: Tropaeolum majus Herb Class/Action: Nasturtium is classified as an antimicrobial, expectorant, and diuretic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, flowers, and seeds of the nasturtium plant are...
Nasturtium
Latin Name: Tropaeolum majus Herb Class/Action: Nasturtium is classified as an antimicrobial, expectorant, and diuretic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, flowers, and seeds of the nasturtium plant are...
Nettle
Latin Name: Urtica dioica Herb Class/Action: Nettle is classified as a nutritive tonic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts, including the leaves and stems, of...
Nettle
Latin Name: Urtica dioica Herb Class/Action: Nettle is classified as a nutritive tonic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts, including the leaves and stems, of...
Olive Leaf
Latin Name: Olea europaea Herb Class/Action: Olive Leaf is classified as an antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immune-supportive herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the Olive tree (Olea europaea) are...
Olive Leaf
Latin Name: Olea europaea Herb Class/Action: Olive Leaf is classified as an antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immune-supportive herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the Olive tree (Olea europaea) are...
Parsley
Latin Name: Petroselinum crispum Herb Class/Action: Parsley is classified as an herb and is known for its culinary uses as well as its medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: Both...
Parsley
Latin Name: Petroselinum crispum Herb Class/Action: Parsley is classified as an herb and is known for its culinary uses as well as its medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: Both...
Passionflower
Latin Name: Passiflora Incarnata Herb Class/Action: Passionflower is classified as a nervine, sedative, anxiolytic, and antispasmodic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts, including the leaves, flowers, and stems,...
Passionflower
Latin Name: Passiflora Incarnata Herb Class/Action: Passionflower is classified as a nervine, sedative, anxiolytic, and antispasmodic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts, including the leaves, flowers, and stems,...
Plantain
Latin Name: Plantago spp. (Various species including Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata, etc.) Herb Class/Action: Plantain is classified as a demulcent, astringent, anti-inflammatory, and vulnerary herb. Parts of Plant Used: The...
Plantain
Latin Name: Plantago spp. (Various species including Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata, etc.) Herb Class/Action: Plantain is classified as a demulcent, astringent, anti-inflammatory, and vulnerary herb. Parts of Plant Used: The...
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium Husk Latin Name: Plantago ovata (Synonym: Plantago ispaghula) Herb Class/Action: Psyllium husk is classified as a bulk-forming laxative, demulcent, digestive tonic, and mucilaginous fiber. Parts of Plant Used: The...
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium Husk Latin Name: Plantago ovata (Synonym: Plantago ispaghula) Herb Class/Action: Psyllium husk is classified as a bulk-forming laxative, demulcent, digestive tonic, and mucilaginous fiber. Parts of Plant Used: The...
Purslane
Latin Name: Portulaca oleracea Herb Class/Action: Purslane is classified as an edible succulent herb with potential medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: The entire aerial parts of the Purslane plant,...
Purslane
Latin Name: Portulaca oleracea Herb Class/Action: Purslane is classified as an edible succulent herb with potential medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: The entire aerial parts of the Purslane plant,...
Red Raspberry Leaf
Latin Name: Rubus idaeus Herb Class/Action: Red Raspberry Leaf is classified as a nutritive tonic and uterine tonic. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the red raspberry plant are...
Red Raspberry Leaf
Latin Name: Rubus idaeus Herb Class/Action: Red Raspberry Leaf is classified as a nutritive tonic and uterine tonic. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the red raspberry plant are...
Rhodiola Root
Rhodiola Root Latin Name: Rhodiola rosea Herb Class/Action: Rhodiola is classified as an adaptogen, antidepressant, nervine stimulant, cardiotonic, and antioxidant. Parts of Plant Used: The root (rhizome) is used medicinally,...
Rhodiola Root
Rhodiola Root Latin Name: Rhodiola rosea Herb Class/Action: Rhodiola is classified as an adaptogen, antidepressant, nervine stimulant, cardiotonic, and antioxidant. Parts of Plant Used: The root (rhizome) is used medicinally,...
Rooibos
Rooibos Latin Name: Aspalathus linearis Herb Class/Action: Rooibos is classified as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, nutritive, mild nervine, and digestive tonic. Parts of Plant Used: The fermented (red) or unfermented (green)...
Rooibos
Rooibos Latin Name: Aspalathus linearis Herb Class/Action: Rooibos is classified as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, nutritive, mild nervine, and digestive tonic. Parts of Plant Used: The fermented (red) or unfermented (green)...
Rose Petals
Rose Petals Latin Name: Rosa spp. (commonly Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, Rosa rugosa) Herb Class/Action: Rose is classified as a nervine, astringent, anti-inflammatory, heart tonic, and antidepressant. Parts of Plant...
Rose Petals
Rose Petals Latin Name: Rosa spp. (commonly Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, Rosa rugosa) Herb Class/Action: Rose is classified as a nervine, astringent, anti-inflammatory, heart tonic, and antidepressant. Parts of Plant...
Rosehip
Latin Name: Rosa spp. (Various species and cultivars) Herb Class/Action: Rosehip is classified as a nutritive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and astringent herb. Parts of Plant Used: Rosehips are the fruit of...
Rosehip
Latin Name: Rosa spp. (Various species and cultivars) Herb Class/Action: Rosehip is classified as a nutritive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and astringent herb. Parts of Plant Used: Rosehips are the fruit of...
Rosemary
Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Herb Class/Action: Rosemary is classified as a stimulant, carminative, nervine, and antimicrobial herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the rosemary plant...
Rosemary
Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Herb Class/Action: Rosemary is classified as a stimulant, carminative, nervine, and antimicrobial herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the rosemary plant...
Rue
Latin Name: Ruta graveolens Herb Class/Action: Rue is classified as a bitter tonic, emmenagogue, and abortifacient herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts of the rue plant, including the...
Rue
Latin Name: Ruta graveolens Herb Class/Action: Rue is classified as a bitter tonic, emmenagogue, and abortifacient herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts of the rue plant, including the...
Saffron
Latin Name: Crocus sativus Herb Class/Action: Saffron is classified as a culinary herb and has mild medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: Saffron consists of the dried stigmas, or threads,...
Saffron
Latin Name: Crocus sativus Herb Class/Action: Saffron is classified as a culinary herb and has mild medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: Saffron consists of the dried stigmas, or threads,...
Sage
Latin Name: Salvia officinalis Herb Class/Action: Sage is classified as an aromatic, antimicrobial, astringent, and antispasmodic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the sage plant are primarily used...
Sage
Latin Name: Salvia officinalis Herb Class/Action: Sage is classified as an aromatic, antimicrobial, astringent, and antispasmodic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the sage plant are primarily used...
Skullcap
Skullcap Latin Name: Scutellaria lateriflora (Note: Scutellaria baicalensis is a different species with distinct properties) Herb Class/Action: Skullcap is classified as a nervine, sedative, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, and mild antidepressant. Parts...
Skullcap
Skullcap Latin Name: Scutellaria lateriflora (Note: Scutellaria baicalensis is a different species with distinct properties) Herb Class/Action: Skullcap is classified as a nervine, sedative, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, and mild antidepressant. Parts...
Thyme
Latin Name: Thymus vulgaris Herb Class/Action: Thyme is classified as an herb and possesses various medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the Thyme plant...
Thyme
Latin Name: Thymus vulgaris Herb Class/Action: Thyme is classified as an herb and possesses various medicinal properties. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves and flowering tops of the Thyme plant...
Tulsi / Holy Basil
Tulsi / Holy Basil Latin Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum (also Ocimum sanctum) Herb Class/Action: Tulsi is classified as an adaptogen, nervine, immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and carminative. Parts of Plant Used: The...
Tulsi / Holy Basil
Tulsi / Holy Basil Latin Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum (also Ocimum sanctum) Herb Class/Action: Tulsi is classified as an adaptogen, nervine, immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and carminative. Parts of Plant Used: The...
Turmeric
Latin Name: Curcuma longa Herb Class/Action: Turmeric is classified as a medicinal herb and is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive properties. Parts of Plant Used: The rhizomes, or...
Turmeric
Latin Name: Curcuma longa Herb Class/Action: Turmeric is classified as a medicinal herb and is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive properties. Parts of Plant Used: The rhizomes, or...
Uva Ursi
Latin Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Herb Class/Action: Uva Ursi is classified as a urinary antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the Uva Ursi plant...
Uva Ursi
Latin Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Herb Class/Action: Uva Ursi is classified as a urinary antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory herb. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves of the Uva Ursi plant...
Valerian
Latin Name: Valeriana officinalis Herb Class/Action: Valerian is classified as a nervine, sedative, and anxiolytic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the valerian plant is primarily used for...
Valerian
Latin Name: Valeriana officinalis Herb Class/Action: Valerian is classified as a nervine, sedative, and anxiolytic herb. Parts of Plant Used: The root of the valerian plant is primarily used for...
Wild Prickly Lettuce
Latin Name: Lactuca serriola Herb Class/Action: Wild Prickly Lettuce is classified as a bitter tonic and sedative. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, stems, and sap of wild prickly lettuce...
Wild Prickly Lettuce
Latin Name: Lactuca serriola Herb Class/Action: Wild Prickly Lettuce is classified as a bitter tonic and sedative. Parts of Plant Used: The leaves, stems, and sap of wild prickly lettuce...
Yarrow
Latin Name: Achillea millefolium Herb Class/Action: Yarrow is classified as an astringent, diaphoretic, hemostatic, and vulnerary herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts of the yarrow plant, including the...
Yarrow
Latin Name: Achillea millefolium Herb Class/Action: Yarrow is classified as an astringent, diaphoretic, hemostatic, and vulnerary herb. Parts of Plant Used: The aerial parts of the yarrow plant, including the...
Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate Latin Name: Ilex paraguariensis Herb Class/Action: Yerba mate is classified as a stimulant, antioxidant, nootropic, diuretic, digestive tonic, and adaptogenic-like herb. Parts of Plant Used: The dried leaves...
Yerba Mate
Yerba Mate Latin Name: Ilex paraguariensis Herb Class/Action: Yerba mate is classified as a stimulant, antioxidant, nootropic, diuretic, digestive tonic, and adaptogenic-like herb. Parts of Plant Used: The dried leaves...
