Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Aromatic, Calcium, Canada, Carminative, Digestive, Education, Egypt, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Origin, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions

Caraway Seed

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb:  CARAWAY SEED Botanical name:  Carum carvi Origin:  Canada/Egypt Therapeutic actions:  Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Aromatic; Carminative; Digestive; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Galactogogue; Stomachic; Stimulant Nutrients:  Calcium and Iron Drug interactions:  No known drug interactions. Description:  It has been used in dyspepsia and symptoms attending hysteria and other disorders. Internal uses:  The seed is also used in the […]
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Alterative, Anti-cancerous, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-neoplastic, Anti-pruritic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Emollient, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Laxative, Origin, Purgative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vulnerary

Violet Leaf, Blue

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: VIOLET (BLUE) LEAF Botanical name: Viola odorata Origin: Hungary Therapeutic actions: Anti-inflammatory; Anti-cancer; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Alterative; Antineoplastic; Anti-pyretic; Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Emollient; Expectorant; Laxative; Purgative; Vulnerary. Description: It has been used in syrups for respiratory conditions including dryness of upper respiratory tract, dry asthma, chronic coughs and sore throat. Internal uses: It […]
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Anodyne, Anti-spasmodic, Calcium, Carminative, Cathartic, Choline, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Herbal Descriptions, Hypnotic, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nervine, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Valerian Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: VALERIAN ROOT Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis Origin: USA/Croatia Therapeutic actions: Antispasmodic; Anodyne; Cathartic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Hypnotic; Nervine; Sedative; Stimulant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, choline, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions. Description: It is known […]
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Albania, Antiseptic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Calcium, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Hypnotic, Iron, Kidney, Lithontriptic, Magnesium, Manganese, Mucilage, Nephritic, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Poultice, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Spain, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Uva Ursi Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: UVA URSI LEAF Botanical name: Arctostaphylos uva ursi Origin: Spain/Albania Therapeutic actions: Antiseptic; Astringent; Birthing aid; Disinfectant; Diuretic; Hypnotic; Kidney; Lithontriptic; Mucilage; Nephritic; Poultice; Skin; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: Interacts with Acetaminophen with Codeine, Atropine, Cardec […]
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Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Education, Hepatic, Herbal Descriptions, Origin, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Therapeutic Actions, USA

Usnea

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: USNEA Botanical name: Usnea barbata Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Anti-bacterial; Anti-fungal; Hepatic; Stimulant. Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions Description: It has been used internally and externally for fungal, viral and bacterial infections. External uses: Usnea has been combined with other herbs into a salve. Treats common colds, sore throats, cough and indigestion. […]
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Anti-bacterial, Anti-coagulant, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-viral, Antibiotic, Antioxidant, Calcium, Education, Herbal Descriptions, India, Iron, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Turmeric Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TURMERIC ROOT Botanical name: Curcuma longa Origin: India Therapeutic actions: Anti-bacterial; Antioxidant; Anti-coagulant; Antibiotic; Anti-fungal; Anti-inflammatory; Anti-viral; Antioxidant. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions. Description: It is considered a cleansing herb for the whole body. It stimulates bile flow, reduces […]
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Anthelmintic, Anti-bilious, Anti-cholesterolemic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tumor, Antiseptic, Aperient, Astringent, Calcium, Cathartic, China, Cholagogue, Demulcent, Diuretic, Education, Hepatic, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Origin, Peristaltic, Phosphorus, Potassium, Purgative, Selenium, Sialagogue, Single Herbs, Stomachic, Sulfur, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vulnerary, Zinc

Turkey Rhubarb Root a.k.a Rhubarb Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TURKEY RHUBARB ROOT a.k.a RHUBARB Botanical name: Rheum palmatum Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Anti-cholesterolemic; Antiseptic; Anthelmintic;; Antispasmodic;;Anti-tumor; Aperient; Antibilious; Astringent; Cholagogue; Cathartic; Demulcent;; Diuretic; Hepatic; Laxative; Peristaltic;; Purgative; Sialagogue; Stomachic; Tonic; Vulnerary. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sulfur, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, C and E. Description: This herb […]
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Abortifacient, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, China, Demulcent, Diuretic, Education, Galactogogue, Herbal Descriptions, Infertility, Origin, Pectoral, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions

Tribulus Fruit

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TRIBULUS FRUIT Botanical name: Tribulus terrestris Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Abortifacient; Alterative; Anthelmintic; Aphrodisiac; Carminative; Demulcent; Diuretic; Galactogogue; Infertility; Pectoral. Description: The different parts of the plant are used for different disorders. Internal uses: It stimulates blood circulation, impotence, nocturnal emissions, gonorrhea, and incontinence of urine, painful urination, and gout and kidney diseases. […]
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Anthelmintic, Anti-spasmodic, Antiseptic, Aromatherapy, Calcium, Deodorant, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Education, Emmenagogue, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Morocco, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sedative, Selenium, Single Herbs, Spain, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vulnerary, Zinc

Thyme Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: THYME LEAF Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris Origin: Morocco/Spain Therapeutic actions: Anthelmintic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Aromatherapy; Carminative; Deodorant; Diaphoretic; Disinfectant; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Sedative; Tonic; Vulnerary. Nutrients: Amino Acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc , vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions. Description: Thyme is […]
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Abortifacient stimulant, Anthelmintic, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-venomous, Carminative, Depurant, Detergent, Diaphoretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Hungary, Origin, Sedative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vulnerary

Tansy Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TANSY LEAF Botanical name: Tanacetum vulgare Origin: Hungary Therapeutic actions: Anthelmintic; Abortifacient stimulant; Anti-venomous; Antispasmodic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Depurant; Detergent; Emmenagogue; Sedative; Tonic; Vulnerary. Description: Tansy is valuable in exhausting diseases. Internal uses: It may be used to promote menstruation, flatulence, measles, tuberculosis, leprosy, insect, snake bites, hysteria, jaundice, dropsy, kidney weakness, stomach spasms, […]
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Alterative, Cathartic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Laxative, Origin, Purgative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, USA

Stillingia a.k.a Queen’s Root

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: STILLINGIA ROOT a.k.a QUEEN’S ROOT Botanical name: Stillingia sylvatica Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Diuretic; Expectorant; Laxative; Cathartic (higher doses); Cholagogue; Emetic; Purgative. Description: It is a blood purifier and cleanser especially for treating digestive disorders. Internal uses: It has been beneficial for chronic bronchitis and laryngitis. It is also especially been useful […]
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Astringent, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Nervine, Origin, Relaxant, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, USA

Gravel Root a.k.a Queen of the Meadow

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: GRAVEL ROOT a.k.a QUEEN OF THE MEADOW Botanical name: Eupatorium purpureum Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Astringent; Diuretic; Nervine; Relaxant; Stimulant; Tonic. Description: Its main use is to treat urinary infections and stones/gravel. Internal uses: Used by the native American Indians as a diaphoretic to induce perspiration and break a fever. It is toning […]
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Anti-viral, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Mexico, Minerals, Origin, Protein, Single Herbs

Nopal Cactus a.k.a Prickly Pear Cactus

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: NOPAL CACTUS AKA PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS Botanical name: Opuntia streptacantha Origin: Mexico Therapeutic actions: Anti-viral. Nutrients: It has a significant source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Description: There have been several studies showing the hypoglycemic effect up to three hours after its ingestion in different preparations. Internal uses: Nopal fruit, stems and flowers […]
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Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-dandruff, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Astringent, Bulgaria, Calcium, Copper, Croatia, Diuretic, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Galactogogue, Hemostatic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Single Herbs, Stings, Sulfur, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Zinc

Nettle Root

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Summary: Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) is a wild herbaceous perennial blooming plant that is commonly known as stinging nettle. It’s a common, multi-purpose crop that’s sometimes overlooked. Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America are all home to stinging nettle. It is a plant that’s edible and has nutritional and medicinal properties. Young leaves […]

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Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-dandruff, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Astringent, Bulgaria, Calcium, Copper, Croatia, Diuretic, Education, Essential Fatty Acids, Galactogogue, Hemostatic, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Single Herbs, Stings, Sulfur, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Zinc

Nettle Leaf

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Summary: Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) is a wild herbaceous perennial blooming plant that is commonly known as stinging nettle. It’s a common, multi-purpose crop that’s sometimes overlooked. Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America are all home to stinging nettle. It is a plant that’s edible and has nutritional and medicinal properties. Young leaves […]

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Anti-arthritic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-tumor, Antigastric ulcer, Antimalarial, China, Diuretic, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Hypoglycemic, Immunemodulatory, Origin, Single Herbs, Spermicidal, Therapeutic Actions

Neem Leaf

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: NEEM LEAF Botanical name: Azadirachta indica Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Anti-inflammatory; Anti-arthritic; Anti-pyretic; Hypoglycemic; Antigastric ulcer; Spermicidal; Anti-fungal; Anti-bacterial; Diuretic; Antimalarial; Anti-tumor; Immunemodulatory. Drug Interactions: No known Drug interactions. Description: Neem leaf extracts have been used to control leprosy, respiratory disorders, constipation and also as a general health promoter. Internal uses: Its use […]
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Albania, Anodyne, Antiseptic, Aromatic, Calcium, Carminative, Chromium, Croatia, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Education, Emmenagogue, Herbal Descriptions, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nutrients, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Rubefacient, Selenium, Silicon, Single Herbs, Stimulant, Stomachic, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin A (Retinol), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Juniper Berries

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: JUNIPER BERRIES Botanical name: Juniperus communis Origin: Albania/Croatia Therapeutic actions: Antiseptic; Aromatic; Anodyne; Carminative; Decongestant; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Digestive; Emmenagogue; Rubefacient; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug interactions: Interacts with loop and Thiazide diuretics, Spironolactone, Triamterene. Description: […]
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Diuretic, Education, Emetic, Herbal Descriptions, Origin, Purgative, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, USA

Jewel Weed

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: JEWEL WEED Botanical name: Impatiens pallida Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Diuretic; Emetic; Purgative. Internal uses: It has also been used for jaundice and asthma, although popularity in this area is diminishing. External uses: Excellent for the treatment of poison oak, ivy and nettle stings. It has been used in ointments for hemorrhoids, warts, […]
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Alterative, Anti-tussive, Calcium, Canada, Demulcent, Education, Emollient, Expectorant, Herbal Descriptions, Iodine, Iron, Laxative, Magnesium, Manganese, Mucilant, Nutrients, Nutritive, Origin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions, Tonic, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Zinc

Irish Moss Seaweed

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: IRISH MOSS SEAWEED Botanical name: Chondrus crispus Origin: Canada Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anti-tussive; Emollient; Mild Laxative; Mucilant; Nutritive; Demulcent; Relaxing expectorant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Description: Irish Moss is a seaweed. This is a nourishing food for those recovering from […]
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Anti-bacterial, Anti-viral, China, Education, Herbal Descriptions, Origin, Single Herbs, Therapeutic Actions

Bushy Knotweed

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUSHY KNOTWEED Botanical name: Polygonum cuspidatum Chinese name: Hu Zhang Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Anti-viral; Anti-bacterial. Description: It is mainly used for the heart and the blood vessels. Internal uses: It has been used for atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and heart disease; and for digestion problems including constipation, hepatitis, and gallstones. It is also used for cancer, skin burns, pain and swelling […]
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