Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

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

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Parsley root (petroselinum sativum)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used in eliminating various inflammatory conditions (such as in the urinary tract) and gravel obstructions of the kidneys; also used to stimulate pituitary gland. Considered a sedative, Parsley has ...

Bilberry (vaccinium myrtillus)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Shown to have anti-aging properties. Studied for its effects on poor night vision, it has been shown to help in quicker adjustment to darkness and glare and improved visual acuity both night and day. ...

Black cohosh (cimacifuga racemosa)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Anti-spasmodic used for cramps, muscle and menstrual pain. Traditionally considered a "female" herb, Black Cohosh has been used to balance female hormones and regulate menstrual periods12 and ...

Cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used as an astringent, stimulant and carminative to aid digestion and relieve vomiting. Recent Japanese studies show that it also contains a substance that kills bacteria, fungi and other ...

Beth root (trillium pendulum or eductum)

Medical; Herbal medicine

An astringent herb used traditionally in birthing and for uterine disorders such as menorrhagia (profuse menstruation) and related symptoms; also for hemorrhages, internal and external, for bleeding ...

Codonopsis (codonopsis pilosula)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Milder and safer than Asian ginseng, this Chinese herb is often used as a substitute for the stronger herb. Used in treatment for diabetes, chronic cough and shortness of breath, fatigue, prolapsed ...