JasmineJasmine is a well known decorative and aromatic shrub and it is popular with number of uses and applications. Among the various uses of Jasmine, the most important of all is its medicinal use. The fragrance of the flower can be used to uplift the essential vital energy of the soul. Jasmine...

Scientific Name: Lonicera spp.CaprifoliaceaeAKA: Jin Yin HuaParts Used:Flowers, leaves, barkActive Compounds: tannins, salycilic acid, volatile oilBackground: While honeysuckle is widely used in Europe, Western medicine rarely uses this plant for herbal remedies. Honeysuckle has been most...

common NamesherbsGarden marigoldherbsHoligoldherbsMarigoldherbsMarsh marigoldherbsMary budherbsMary GoldeherbsMary GowlesherbsPot marigoldherbsSolis sponsaherbsSolsequiaParts Usually UsedLeaves, flowersDescription of Plant(s) and CultureCalendula, or Marigold, is an annual garden plant; reaches a...

 Tuberous Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale ) is a large-leaf borage which spreads via rhizomes from its initial clump. It thrives in sun or part shade, & can be rather too aggressive if it finds conditions ideal.A common garden escapee, it has naturalized in woodlands of Ireland, Maine,...

myrobalan
"Constituents chebulic myrobalan contains anthraquinones, tannins, chebulic acid, resin, and a fixed oil. History & Folklore chebulic myrobalan has been used in Indian medicine for several thousand years, and has long been considered a prime remedy for all manner of digestive...

lotus
An ancient Egyptian belief said the lotus flower gave life to the Pharaonic Egypt. At the beginning of the world, on the dark waters, a lotus flower floated with closed petals. The petals opened and out of the flower the Sun God Ra raised, creating the world. In the evening, the Sun went...

Medicinal Uses For Nausea, Gas, Motion Sickness, HeadachesMint is one of the most well known herbs and a popular flavor. However, this herb also has a long history of medicinal uses for sore throats, cramps, skin spots and more.Mint has been an important herb for centuries. It was treasured as an...

Heal-AllPrunella vulgarisOther Names:  Prunella, All-Heal, Hook-Heal, Self Heal, Slough-Heal, Brunella, Heart of the Earth, Blue Curls, Carpenter-weed, Common Selfheal, Consolida Minor, Lance Selfheal, Sicklewort, Woundwort, Xia Ku Cao   Habitat Heal All is a perennial herb...

Witch hazel
Witch hazel, a tried-and-true, oldie-but-goodie, is a clear liquid that can work as an astringent to clean the face. But that’s just the beginning. Witch hazel is used to treat everything from bruises to hemorrhoids. The formula is made from the leaves and bark of a tree that...

Cloves Studies have shown that Cloves can suppress Candida both in the mouth  and the intestine. As with many other spices, they have been  used to treat  a variety of ailments through the ages, including indigestion, diarrhea, hernia,  and ringworm.Cloves come from the...

 Sage
Other Common Names: Broadleaf Sage, Common Sage, Dalmatian Sage, Garden Sage, Kitchen Sage, Salvia, Sarubia, Tibbi Adacayi, Salvia officinalisRange: Britain; Europe; Spain; Turkey; USAHabitat: Dry banks and stony places, usually in limestone areas and often where there is very little...

Myrrh
Botanical ClassificationmyrrhFamily    BurseraceaeGenus and specie    Commiphora myrrhaOther namesCommiphora molmol, Mo Yoa, balsamodendron and bola.Description of the herb myrrhmyrrhMyrrh is a aromatic spiny shrub with yellow-red flowers, followed by pointed,...

Botanical:  Paeonia lactifloraFamily:  Paeoniaceae (peony) formerly Ranunculaceae (buttercup/crowfoot)Other common names:  Chinese Peony, Moutan, Tree Peony, Moutan Peony, MudanIf you thought the Peony was only a beautiful flower, think again!  Peony Root has been used in...

Passion Flower
Botanical Name of Passion Flower: Passiflora incarnata
Other Common Names: Maypop, passiflora, passionflower.Habitat: Passion flower is native to North, Central, and South America. This plant is mostly tropical, but some varieties may grow in colder climates. Passion flower...

St. John's WortThis fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. St. John's wort—common names, uses, potential side effects, and...

Cabbage From yesterday…In the Middle Ages, crushed cabbage leaves and clay were mixed by hand and applied to the body to ease the pain of rheumatism. In those days, joints were often affected by the humidity that, beginning with the first fall days, penetrated the humblest cottage to the...

Preparation: Fluid Extract of FucusRelated entries: LaminariaThe marine plant, Fucus vesiculosus, Linné.Nat. Ord.—Fucoideae.COMMON NAMES: Bladder-wrack, Sea-wrack, Cut-weed, Kelp-ware, Black-tang, Quercus marina.ILLUSTRATION: Bentley and Trimen, Med. Plants, 304.Botanical...

Celery
Celery seed is a potent and delicious spice, used in recipes ranging from curries to salad dressings. The benefits of this fine herbal seed may likely go beyond its culinary use, however: many studies have indicated that celery seeds provide powerful medicinal effects, and may be...

Flax
Flax are hardy, versatile and fast-growing plants originating from the European Mediterranean. Flax is believed to have been the first plant domesticated by man. According to Purdue University, early settlers first introduced flax to the United States, and began its first commercial...

 Kava Kava
Kava Kava has been used in the past for treatment of anxiety and insomnia and other stress-related illnesses. However, there have been many warnings issued concerning the safety of this supplement's use. Liver damage has been reported in many people using kava, causing many...