Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

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

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Strawberry leaf (fragaria vesca)

Medical; Herbal medicine

With laxative, diuretic and astringent properties, Strawberry Leaf has been used to treat dysentery.

Spearmint (mentha spicata)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Flavorful anti-spasmodic herb from the mint family, used for calming and soothing stomach disorders.

Scullcap (scutellaria lateriflora)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used as a nervine, relaxant68, and for sleep-inducing; used to relieve pain caused by spasms69.

Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)

Mineral rich herb which may protect against iron-deficiency anemia. It has been shown helpful in detoxifying the liver. Used to reduce high blood pressure, due to its diuretic action; also to enhance ...

Cramp bark (viburnum opulus)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Traditionally used to relax muscle tensions and reduces spasms, as a sedative, to relax the uterus and relieve painful menstrual cramps; also to prevent menstrual excessive blood loss and protect ...

Fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Known as a lung herb, it has been used to expel mucous and phlegm from the bronchial tubes, to soothe sore throats, aid the digestive system and to expel toxic waste through the lymphatic system.

Devil's claw (harpagophytum procumbens)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Anti-inflammatory; shown in some studies to reduce the pain and inflammation of arthritis. It has also been shown to reduce serum cholesterol and uric acid levels and work as a blood purifier.