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.
Passionflower - Passiflora Incarnata
Nervine, relaxant and sedative.
Aids in reducing stress and tension, may help with insomina.
Peppermint - Mentha Piperita
Antacid, anti-emetic (antinauseous), aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, and digestive tonic.
May be helpful for soothing the nervous system, stomach and colon.
Plantain - Plantago Spp.
Antiseptic, antivenomous, astringent, decongestant, demulcent, and emollient.
Valubale for bruises, insect bites and injuries when applied topically. May be useful for ulcers, inflammatory bowel disorder and coughs.
Raw Cocoa
Flavoring and antioxidant.
High in magnesium, fiber and iron. Excellent source of monounsaturated fat, vitamins, minerals,and protein.
Red Clover - Trifolium Pratense
Alterative, lymphatic and phytoestrogen.
Possibly useful for inhibiting estrogen-dependent cancers. May be helpful for swollen lymp glands, skin conditions and liver detoxification. Not for use in pregnancy.
Red Raspberry - Rubus Idaeus
Antacid, anti-emetic (antinauseous), antidiarrheal, and uterine tonic.
Useful for strengthening uterine muscles in preparation for labor. May help to relieve and prevent morning sickness.
Roasted Chicory Root
Great coffee alternative.
Zero on glycemic index, good for diabetics. Also a prebiotic.
Roasted Dandelion Root
Great coffee alternative.
Liver tonic, diuretic.
Rosemary - Rosmarinus Officinalis
Antidepressant, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, carminative, cerebral tonic and expectorant.
Helpful tonic for elderly people, and may help improve circulation to the brain. Useful for indigestion, joint ailments, and stomach problems.
Sarsaparilla - Smilax Spp.
Flavoring, , alterative, and diuretic.
May be helpful in relieving arthritic pains and clearing skin conditions.
Scullcap - Scutellaria Lateriflora
Analgesic, antispasmodic, nervine, sedative, hypnotic.
Helpful for tension, insomnia, and chronic stress.
Self Heal - Prunella Vulgaris
Astringent, vulnerary and tonic
Aids in cleaning and healing of wounds. Useful for diarrhea, hemorrhoids. Great spring tonic!
Slippery Elm - Ulmus Spp.
Absorbent, demulcent, emollient, nutritive, soothing and vulnerary.
Soothing and nourishing mucilaginous herb that helps to absorb acid and irritants in the stomach. Useful diarrhea.
Spearmint - Mentha x Spicata
Digestive system, flavoring,and antioxidant
May be useful for nausea and vomiting.
St. John's Wort - Hypericum Perforatum
Antidepressant, antiseptic, antiviral, digestive tonic, nervine and vulnerary.
May be useful for mild to moderate depression, insomnia, fear, nerve pain and nerve damage.
Stevia - Stevia Rebaudiana
Natural sweetener
Sugar alternative. May help lower blood pressure and aid in weight loss.
Strawberry Leaf - Fragaria Vesca
Flavoring, anti-inflammtory, and diuretic
May be helpful for inflammation caused by excess fluids (diuretic), diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and bloating.
Thyme Leaf - Thymus Vulgaris
Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, aromatic, carminative, decongestant, emmenagogoue, and circulatory.
May be useful for infections of all kinds.
Tribulus Fruit - Tribulus Terrestris
Aphrodisiac, hypotensive and testosterone-enhancing.
Sexual tonic
Turmeric - Curcuma Longa
Anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic, antioxidant, carminative, hepatoprotective, anticoagulant, and cardioprotective.
May be useful for gastric ulcer, flatulence, jaundice, menstural diffculties, gallsotnes, hermorrhage, toothache, bruises, colic, IB, rheumatiod arthritis, sprains, and wounds.