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HERB GLOSSARY
Our Herbal Glossary is a great place to learn how an herb may be helpful for an ailment and what its healing properties are.
Always check with your healthcare provider before using herbal products. This is for educational purposes only.
Alfalfa Leaf - Medicago sativa
Optimal well-being;nutritive, phytoestrogen, antiatherosclerotic
May be useful as a diuretic, and for inflammation. High mineral and vitamin content, rich in protein and trace minerals.
Angelica Root - Angelica Archangelica
Gastrointestinal system; carminative, stomachic, anti-microbial, emmenagogue, diuretic, expectorant, antispasmodic
May be useful for indgestion, gas and colic.
Artichoke Leaf Cynara scolymus
Cardio & circulation; helps maintain established normal cholesterol levels, liver function
Hepatic, cholagogue, choleretic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, hypocholesterolemic,
Ashwagandha - Withania Somnifera
Energy & vitality; stress, exhaustion
Be useful as sedative, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulation, adaptogenic, tonic, and antispasmodic.
Astragalus Root - Astragalus membranaceus
Immune support; immunomodulator, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, adaptogen, diuretic
May be useful for colds, flu, angina, hypertension, hepatitis, fatigue, and asthma.
Bladderwrack Fucus - Vesiculosus
Endocrine system; diuretic, mucilaginous, nutritional
High in minerals & trace elements; may be useful for an underactive thyroid glands, goiter
Blessed Thistle - Cnicus benedictus
Optiamal Well - Being; bitter tonic
May aid with colic, gas, loose stools, gallbladder & lack of appetite.
Boneset - Eupatorium Perfoliatum
Stimulating diaphoretic, cholagogue, antispasmodic, diuretic
May aid in influenza, colds with night sweats.
Burdock - Arctium lappa
Cleanse & Detoxify; alterative, antibacterial, anitfungal, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, digestive stimulant, promotes blood & lymph circulation, liver tonic
May aid in stimulating the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, skin, digestion & lymphatic system.
Calendula - Calendula Cfficinalis
Immune support; antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, demulcent, lymphagogue
Aids in healling wounds, burns, burises, boils, rashes & supports normal connective tissue
Califorina Poppy- Eschscholzia Californica
Nervous system; calming
May be useful for insomina, Stress, anxiety, antispasmodic,and as a mild anodyne.
Catnip - Nepeta Cataria
Nervous system; calming
May aid as a relaxing diaphoretic, antispasmodic, carminative, emmenagogue, and nervine.
Chamomile - Matricaria Recutita
Nervous system; calming, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, antibacterial, antifungal
May be helpful for menstural cramps, colic and teething in babies, fevers, indigestion, gas. Externally for burns ulcers and wounds.
Chaste Tree Berries - Vitex Agnus Castus
Reproductive system
May be helful for PMS, ednometriosis, menstural cramps, uterine fibroids, and hot flashes.
Chickweed - Stellaria media
Optimal well - being; nutritious, demulcent, diuretic
May aid with hemorrhoids, cuts, wounds, burns
Cinnamon - Cinnamomun spp
Gastrointestinal system; astringent, diaphoretic, carminative, flavoring, anodyne, hypoglycemic
May be for uterine muscles & bleeding, blood sugar, cold and fevers.
Cleavers - Galium Aparine
Optimal well - being; nutritious, hypotensive, lymphagogue,
May be useful for skin health, swollne glands, cysts, bladder, kidney, BPH & eczema
Cramp Bark - Viburnum Opulus
Musculoskeletal system; antispasmodic, astringent, nervine, hypotensive
Relaxes muscles, tightens lax tissues, brochial, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and skeletal muscle spasms
Damiana - Turnera Diffusa
Reproductive system; aphrodisiac, stimulating nervine, spinal trophorestorative
Beneficial for an inability or disinterest in sexual performance
Dandelion Leaf - Taraxacum Officinalis
Cleanse & Detoxify; duretic, stomachic, mild laxative
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, edema, skin issues.
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