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.
Dandelion Root - Taraxacum Officinalis
Cleanse & Detoxify; duretic, stomachic, mild laxative
Detoxification, liver tonic, skin issues, coffee substitute.
Echinacea - Echinacea spp
Immune support;immunomodulatro, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal
Swollen glands, colds, influenza, wounds, infections, allergies, bacterial & viral disease.
Elder Flowers - Sambucus spp
Antiviral, relaxing nervine, relaxing diaphoretic, diuretic, skin protectant, and antioxidant
Colds, influenza, herpes, strengthen eyes, fevers, ear infections, skin health.
Elderberries Sambucus spp
Antiviral, immunomodulating, antioxidant, and anti - inflammatory
Colds, influenza, herpes, strengthen eyes, fevers, ear infections, skin health.
Elecampane - Inula Helenium
Stimulating expectorant, carminative, antimicrobial, diuretic, emmenagogue, and vermifuge
Congested coughs, weak digestion, support healthy gut flora.
Eleuthero Root - Eleutherococcus senticosus
Energy & vitality; adrenal
Congnitive & immune stamina, supports normal immune and adrenal response.
Eucalyptus Leaf - Eucalyptus Globulus
Respiratory system; antibacterial, antimicrobial, and expectorant
Damp coughs, lingering bronchitits, damp asthma.
Fennel Seed - Foeniculum Vulgare
Gastrointestinal system; aromatic, carminative, condiment, and glactagoue
Colic, indigestion, diarrhea, gas in children and adults. Sweeten and increase breast milk.
Fenugreek - Trigonella Foenum
Antidiabetic, decongestant,and glactagogue
Ulcers, burns, abscesses, sinus congestion, support blood sugar balance and enriches breast milk in nursing mom.
Feverfew Leaf - Tanacetum Parthenium
Analgesic, anthelminthic, anti - inflammatory, and a nervine.
Migraine headache prevention and fevers.
Ginger - Zingiber Officinale
Analgesic, anti-emetic (antinauseous), aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive tonic, circulatroy stimulate, antiviral & antibacterial
Prevention of motion sickness. nausea, vomiting, inflammation, blood circulation, colds & flu.
Ginkgo - Ginkgo Biloba
Blood thinner, antioxidant, cerebral tonic, hypotensive, & vascodilator
Enhance memory and brain function, improves blood flow to the brain, may be beneficial in diabetic retinopthay tinnitus, vertigo and dizziness.
Gotu Kola - Centella Asiatica
Adaptogen & cerebral tonic
Improves memory and brain function, balances adrenals. Topically for wound healing and scar prevention.
Grapefruit Peel
Flavoring, calming, detioxify
May help to remove toxins, clear the respiratory tract, fight allergies, cholesterol levels, calm the nerves, digestive and bladder problems.
Gymnema - Gymnema Sylvestre
Antidiabetic, decongestant, and glactagogue.
May help slow the absorption of sugar in the digestive tract.
Hawthorn - Crataegus spp
Anti-arrhythmic, antiseptic, cardica, hypertensive and hypotensive
May help with cardiac weakness and palpitation, irregular, intermittent pluse, and nervous depression.
Hibiscus - Hibiscus Sabdariffa
Demulcent, diuretic, hypotensive, antioxidant rich, antimicrobial, immunomodulating, modulates inflammation.
Cooling in the summer heat, may be helpful for high blood pressure, and supports overall health.
Holy Basil (Tulsi) - Ocimum Sanctum
Adaptogen, anti-microbial, aromatic digestive, relaxing nervine, cardiovascular tonic, expectorant, neuroprotective, antioxidant, immunomodulator and analgesic.
Stress, anxiety, may be useful for high blood pressure, viral infections, fungal infections, depression, colds, flus, high blood sugar, allergic rhinitis, ulcer and pain.
Horny Goat Weed - Epimedium Grandiflorum
Aphrodisiac and vasodilatro
May be helpful for sexual dysfunction. Fatigue and arthritis.
Horsetail - Equisetum Arvense
Diuretic, kidney tonic, mineralizer
Supports healthy fascia, skin, hair, nails, teeth and bones. Helps strengthen urinary system, modulates inflammation.