Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine is the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes.

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Gentian (gentiana lutea)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Increases ability to digest and assimilate food41; also increases sensitivity of glands and organs to adrenalin (the hormone the body secretes when in need of rapid energy)42.

Slippery elm (ulmus fulva)

Medical; Herbal medicine

A very effective demulcent in the treatment of coughs72. With high mucilage properties, Slippery Elm provides a soothing coating to relieve scratchy or sore throat and esophagus73. Also used to ...

Stevia (green or white) (stevia rebaudiana)

Used in Japan as a zero calorie sweetener for many commercial foods and soft drinks. 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, yet not a sugar. Stevia does not create plaque or cavities and has been shown to ...

Shepherd's purse (capsella bursa-pastoris)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used to lower blood pressure, reduce heavy menstrual flow (menorrhagia)70, reduce the incidence of haemorrhage in childbirth, heal urinary tract irritation and clear blood from the urine; also to ...

Shiitake mushroom (lentinus edodes)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used to help boost and strengthen the immune system and lower cholesterol. Also used in Japan and China as a cancer-fighting agent.

Spikenard (aralia recemosa)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Diuretic used to relieve coughs and asthma. Also used for treatment of lung and kidney ailments. Native Americans used it for menstrual irregularities.