Alfalfa
Also called Buffalo Grass or Chilean Clover, which is a sativa that can prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol, and prevent stroke. Alfalfa is known to promote a healthy menstrual cycle and stimulate lactation.
Allspice
Also called Clove Pepper, Pimento, Pimenta, Jamaican Pepper and is often used to add flavor to food. Allspice is commonly used as a digestive aide, to combat fatigue, to treat cold symptoms and suppress the effects of diabetes.
Aloe
Aloe vera is primarily used to facilitate the body’s ability to heal externally. When applied to the skin, aloe vera has a soothing, healing effect and is commonly used to treat burns, scalds, sunburn and infection.
Anise
Also known as Aniseed, and Sweet Cumin. Anise is known to aide in digestion and alleviate flatulence. Anise is commonly used as an expectorant, loosening mucus from the chest and throat and is even used as a sleep aide.
Balm, Lemon
Lemon balm is used to enhance the body’s natural sleep cycle. Lemon balm, in aromatherapy, is used to treat depression. It can also be ingested to reduce cold symptoms, upset stomach, and treat wounds and viral infections
Basil
Basil is a delicious, healthy herb that is commonly added to food and has been proven to contain antioxidants, prevent cancer, ward off viruses and infections, treat intestinal parasites, acne, and stimulate the immune system.
Bay
Bay leaves are known to balance blood sugar levels, treat bacterial infections and gastric ulcers, alleviate headaches. Bay leaves also have fungicidal properties, soothes sore joints, and can even be used as a bug repellent.
Caraway
Also known as Carum, the seeds can be used to soothe the digestive tract. Caraway aides in digestion, expels gas, and improves blood flow and liver function. It may also stimulate appetites in individuals with eating disorders.
Catnip
Also called catmint, is used to treat nervousness, insomnia, and anxiety. Catnip aides in the digestive process, acts as a mild sedative to induce feelings of relaxation, and can be consumed as a tea to treat colds and coughs.
Chamomile
Also known as Camomile, Anthemis, Matricaria, and Ground Apple, is typically used as a cure-all remedy. However, chamomile is primarily used as a digestive aide, a sleep inducer, and has even as a mild pain reliever
Chicory
Also know as Endive or Chickory, chicory promotes proper urinary tract and digestive function. Chicory has been shown to prevent, and even eliminate, intestinal worms. It also combats eating disorders by stimulating the appetite.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has a multitude of health benefits, including proper urinary tract function, improved memory, improved digestion, and clearer skin. Cinnamon is also used to soothe toothaches, improve oral hygiene, and fight infection.
Clove
Cloves are typically used as a topical pain reliever, most commonly in dentistry, and to aide the digestive process and reduce inflammation. Clove can also be used as an antiseptic, and to treats diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Coriander
Also known as Cilantro or Chinese Parsley, many ethnic groups add coriander to their meals. Coriander can be consumed internally to reduce symptoms associated with indigestion and diarrhea and externally to reduce muscle/joint pain.
Cranberry
Cranberries are commonly used to maintain a healthy urinary tract. Cranberries fight gum disease, ulcers, atherosclerosis, physical signs of aging, and even cancer. Cranberries also contain a large number of vitamins and minerals.
Dandelion
Dandelion is commonly used as an appetite stimulant and diuretic. Dandelion reduces water retention and promotes a healthy urinary tract. Dandelions aide with digestion, weight loss,high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure.
Dill
Dill is a delicious herb with a large array of health benefits. Dill contains several important minerals, antioxidants, and proteins. Dill is commonly used to relieve an upset stomach, fight harmful bacteria, and may even lower cholesterol levels.
Echinacea
Echinacea is most commonly used to bolster the immune system, reduce the duration of colds, and fight harmful bacteria. Echinacea is thought to reduce the severity and longevity of an influenza (flu) virus.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is typically used as a decongestant and cold symptom reducer. Eucalyptus oil can be applied externally to relieve and heal burns and wounds. Eucalyptus is also used by campers and hikers as an insect repellent.
Fennel
Fennel is generally used to bolster the body’s digestive system by relaxing the muscle lining of the digestive tract. Fennel can also be used to treat kidney stones, menopausal problems, obesity, and nausea.
Feverfew
Also known as Ferbrifuge Plant, Wild Quinine, or Bachelor’s Button, feverfew is primarily used to treat individuals who experience migraine headaches. In addition, feverfew has been shown to treat psoriasis and arthritis.
Garcinia cambogia,
Garcinia cambogia, a tropical fruit also known as the Malabar tamarind, is a popular weight-loss supplement. People say it blocks your body’s ability to make fat and it puts the brakes on your appetite. It could help keep blood sugar and cholesterol levels in check, too. You’ll find it in bottles on the shelf at the store as well as mixed with other ingredients in diet products.
Garlic
Garlic is a powerful herb that bolsters the immune system. Garlic acts as a natural antibiotic and antioxidant and is known to lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease, lower blood pressure, and prevent cancer.
Ginger
Ginger acts as a digestive aide and is known to calm the stomach. It also works as an appetite stimulant and reduces the effects associated with nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and menstrual cramps.
Ginkgo
Ginkgo bolsters the circulatory system and increases blood flow to the brain which can prevent strokes, heart attacks, improve memory, and eliminate impotence and chronic dizziness. Ginkgo is also used to treat Alzeheimer’s disease.
Ginseng
Ginseng stimulates the immune system and may be effective in the treatment of diabete, angina, and even HIV and AIDS. It also lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels, reduces the probability of a heart attack, and protects the liver.
Horehound
Horehound is used to treat indigestion and cold symptoms. It is an expectorant and will serve to alleviate chest and sinus congestion. Horehound can also be applied externally to aide in healing minor wounds and sores.
Hyssop
Hyssop is primarily used to bolster the cardiovascular system and to treat cold and flu symptoms. Hyssop may improve digestion, alleviate anxiety, regulate blood pressure. Externally, hyssop is used to treat a black eye or insect bite.
Juniper
Horehound is used to treat indigestion and cold symptoms. It is an expectorant and will serve to alleviate chest and sinus congestion. Horehound can also be applied externally to aide in healing minor wounds and sores.
Kelp
Kelp strengthens the immune system, bolsters liver function, aides digestion, stimulates metabolism, reduces hair loss, lowers cholesterol, and combats infection. Kelp provides protection from heavy metals and reduces heart disease.
Lavender
Lavender is a fragrant herb commonly used to promote mental calmness and healthy sleeping patterns. Lavender oil is used in massage and to treat depression and can be massaged into the scalp to reduce hair loss.
Marjoram (Oregano)
Marjoram, also known as oregano, supports healthy digestion and may aide in stabilizing sleep patterns. When applied externally, marjoram can relieve pain, aches, and even be used to treat cold sores and genital herpes.
Mint
Mint is used to aide the digestive process, relieve congestion and cold symptoms, and reduce stomach nausea and morning sickness. When used externally, mint relieves pain related to insect bites and sunburn.
Mistletoe
Also known as Lignum Crucis, Herbe de la Croix, and Viscum, mistletoe stimulates the immune system and reduces high blood pressure. Also, studies have shown that mistletoe may prevent healthy cells from turning into cancerous cells.
Myrrh
Myrrh protects the stomach’s natural mucus lining, provides stimulation for the thyroid gland, and fights inflammation and fever. Myrrh is used as a toothpaste and/or mouthwash, prevents gum disease, and kills bacteria in the mouth.
Parsley
Parsley serves as a diuretic, allowing the body to discharge urine and prevent water retention. It also helps to stimulate menstrual flow, lower blood pressure, reduce fevers, aide digestion, and freshen breath when eaten.
Pepper, Red
Also known as Piper Nigrum, red peppers aide in digestion, relieve diarrhea, increase metabolism and burn fat, improve circulation, alleviate nerve pain, combat headaches, and possibly even fight cancer.
Rosemary
Rosemary promotes healthy digestion and circulation. It is used to fight cold symptoms and congestion, kill bacteria, bolster memory, eliminate flatulence, and improve cardiovascular function. Rosemary is also a food preservative.
Saffron
Saffron supports the digestive process and relieves gas and acidity levels. Saffron may also relieve menstrual pain, reduce cholesterol, de-clog arteries, lower blood pressure, and reduce the symptoms of asthma and depression.
Tea
Tea leaves are used to eliminate bacteria, colds, congestion, diarrhea, tooth decay, and to reduce the symptoms of asthma. Depending on the type of tea, either a calming effect or a heightened level of alertness may be achieved.
Thyme
Thyme is antibacterial and combats viruses and bacteria. Thyme is also effective in fighting cold and bronchitis symptoms, reducing inflammation of the throat, improving digestion, suppressing the common cough.