Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

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

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Licorice root (glycyrrhiza glabra)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used to soothe and heal mucous membranes in the throat and intestinal tract49; also to treat ulcers50.

Noni, hawaiian (morinda citrifolia l. rubuaceae)

Rich in vitamins and minerals, also containing the alkaloid Xeronine, Noni has been traditionally used by the Hawaiian natives and other cultures as a valuable herbal remedy. Noni has been used to ...

Nettle (urtica dioica)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Shown to be effective in relieving allergy symptoms. Rich in iron and vitamin C, nettle can help prevent anemia. It has been shown to increase milk production in nursing mothers. Also used for ...

Red raspberry (rubus idaeus)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used as a uterine tonic59 and relaxant. Traditionally believed to lead to an easier childbirth60; midwives have found that women who drink Raspberry tea regularly during pregnancy have a decreased ...

Oatstraw (oatgrass) (avena sativa)

Medical; Herbal medicine

As a rich source of minerals, Oatstraw is one of the highest sources of magnesium available. Magnesium defiency has been linked to menstrual disorders, irritability and poor calcium absorption. ...

Oregon grape root (mahonia aquifolium)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Can be used in place of Golden-seal as it also contains berberine which is a powerful anti-microbial for several bacteria. (See "Goldenseal" for more on berberine.) Unlike Goldenseal, however, long ...

Parsley leaf (petroselinum sativum)

Medical; Herbal medicine

A high source of chlorophyll; used as a digestive aid, to help relieve gas and as a natural diuretic. Nutritionally provides iron, beta carotene, vitamins B1, B2 and C. Also used as an expectorant ...