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Flora Information / Medicinal Uses & Properties of Common Herbs

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Herbs are seed-bearing plants without woody stems. They die soon after flowering. Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, and in some cases even spiritual usage. The green, leafy part of the plant is often used, but herbal medicine makes use of the roots, flowers, seeds, root bark, inner bark (cambium), berries and sometimes the pericarp or other portions.

General usage differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs. A medicinal herb may be a shrub or other woody plant, whereas a culinary herb is a non-woody plant, typically using the leaves.

By contrast, spices are the seeds, berries, bark, root, fruit, or other parts of the plant, even leaves in some cases; although any of these, as well as any edible fruits or vegetables, may be considered "herbs" in medicinal or spiritual use. Culinary herbs are distinguished from vegetables in that they are used in small amounts and provide flavor (similar to spices) rather than substance to food.

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Fruit	Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha)	It is used in the treatment of mitral stenosis & heart diseases. It is also helpful for insomnia, for alleviating high blood pressure, myocarditis, arteriosclerosis, and rheumatism. Although no... It is used in the treatment of mitral stenosis & heart diseases. It is also helpful for insomnia, for alleviating high blood pressure, myocarditis, arteriosclerosis, and rheumatism. Although non-toxic, large doses can cause dizziness.	view
Fruit	Rose Hips (Rosa canina) - a.k.a dog rose	Rose hip powder is a remedy for rheumatoid arthritis. As an herbal remedy, rose hips are attributed with the ability to prevent urinary bladder infections, and assist in treating dizziness and head... Rose hip powder is a remedy for rheumatoid arthritis. As an herbal remedy, rose hips are attributed with the ability to prevent urinary bladder infections, and assist in treating dizziness and headaches. Rose hips are also commonly used externally in oil form to restore firmness to skin by nourishing and astringing tissue. Brewed into a concoction, it can also be used to treat constipation.	view
Leaf	Angelica (Angelica archangelica) - a.k.a Holy Ghost, Wild Celery, and Norwegian angelica	It is used in medicine to remedy stomach ailments such as heartburn, gas, ulcers or colic. It is also used to provide relief from colds, coughs, fever, rheumatism and nervous headaches. It may be g... It is used in medicine to remedy stomach ailments such as heartburn, gas, ulcers or colic. It is also used to provide relief from colds, coughs, fever, rheumatism and nervous headaches. It may be good for a sluggish liver and spleen. Large doses may have a positive effect on blood pressure, heart action and respiration. It is a stimulant, tonic and a diuretic.	view
Leaf	Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) - a.k.a garden camomile, ground apple, low chamomile, whig plant	It may relieve upset stomachs, colds, bronchitis, bladder troubles, and jaundice. A chamomile poultice may be helpful in preventing gangrene. It is also helpful in regulating the menstrual cycle, r... It may relieve upset stomachs, colds, bronchitis, bladder troubles, and jaundice. A chamomile poultice may be helpful in preventing gangrene. It is also helpful in regulating the menstrual cycle, rheumatic pains, headaches and hysteria. It is also used as a sleep inducer, mild sedative and tonic.	view
Leaf	Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)	It is recommended for pulmonary complaints and hemoptysis. It is used to treat coughs, ulcers, digestive disorders, rheumatic pains, eczema and skin disorders. It is also used to cure scrofula, ane... It is recommended for pulmonary complaints and hemoptysis. It is used to treat coughs, ulcers, digestive disorders, rheumatic pains, eczema and skin disorders. It is also used to cure scrofula, anemia, dysentery, leucorrhea, colitis, gall and liver diseases, and hemorrhoids.	view
Leaf	Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)	It is very useful for treating kidney and liver disorders. It is also used to cure jaundice, skin diseases, scrofula, edema, gout, stiff joints, dropsy, fever and infectious hepatitis. The Chinese ... It is very useful for treating kidney and liver disorders. It is also used to cure jaundice, skin diseases, scrofula, edema, gout, stiff joints, dropsy, fever and infectious hepatitis. The Chinese use a dandelion poultice for snake bites.	view
Leaf	Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)	It is used as an antiseptic. An infusion is considered good for scarlet, typhoid and intermittent fevers. It is also used to treat indigestion. Its oil extracts are used for ulcers, sores, rheumati... It is used as an antiseptic. An infusion is considered good for scarlet, typhoid and intermittent fevers. It is also used to treat indigestion. Its oil extracts are used for ulcers, sores, rheumatic pains, pyorrhea and burns. When inhaled, eucalyptus provides relief for asthma, diphtheria, sore throat and stuffy nose. In excess it can cause nausea, muscular weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.	view
Leaf & Seed	Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) - a.k.a Lucerne, Purple Medic and Trefoil	It is believed to be effective for treating stomach ailments, gas pains, ulcerous conditions, arthritis stiffness, peptic ulcers, etc. It may help in treating recuperative cases of narcotic and alc... It is believed to be effective for treating stomach ailments, gas pains, ulcerous conditions, arthritis stiffness, peptic ulcers, etc. It may help in treating recuperative cases of narcotic and alcohol addiction. It is also used as a mild laxative, and a diuretic.	view
Leaf and flowers	Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) - a.k.a Blue skullcap, Hoodwort, Virginian skullcap	Blue Skullcap is mainly known for their traditional use as a mild sedative (anxiolytic) in the form of herbal teas, tablets, capsules, dried leaf for smoking and oral liquid preparations, often in ... Blue Skullcap is mainly known for their traditional use as a mild sedative (anxiolytic) in the form of herbal teas, tablets, capsules, dried leaf for smoking and oral liquid preparations, often in combination with other medicinal herbs. The aqueous extract of the flowering parts have been traditionally used by Native Americans as a nerve tonic and for its sedative and diuretic properties. Blue Skullcap is also known to prevent the recurrence of seizure.	view
Leaf, flowers	Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)	Decoctions have been used to treat inflammations such as piles (hemorrhoids), and also headaches. Infusions of Yarrow, taken either internally or externally, are said to speed recovery from severe ... Decoctions have been used to treat inflammations such as piles (hemorrhoids), and also headaches. Infusions of Yarrow, taken either internally or externally, are said to speed recovery from severe bruising. They also have a mild stimulant effect, and have been used as a snuff. Today, yarrow is valued mainly for its action in colds and influenza, and also for its effect on the circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems. The flowers are used for various allergic mucus problems, including hay fever, asthma. Its oil is used as an anti-inflammatory or in chest rubs for colds and influenza. The leaves encourage clotting, so it can be used fresh for nosebleeds. The aerial parts are used for phlegm conditions, as a bitter digestive tonic to encourage bile flow, and as a diuretic. The aerial parts act as a tonic for the blood, stimulate the circulation, and can be used for high blood pressure and menstrual disorders. It is also used as a sweating remedy to bring down fevers. Prescribed for cardiovascular complaints. It is reported to be associated with the treatment of the several other ailments.	view

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ppiroski, Jun 14, 2008 at 09:27 AM PDT said:
Julie..i like all the valuable information you've published!!
Iann, Jun 06, 2008 at 08:00 PM PDT said:
Very well documented information

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