Herbs - Year 1 Flashcards
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Urtica Dioca
Urticaceae
Stinging nettle
Seeds, Leaves, Roots
Nutritive and Anti-inflammatory tonic herb,
Strong general tonic with many health benefits and lots of minerals
Taraxacum officinalis
Asteraceae
Dandelion
Root and Leaves
Gastric and Hepatic stimulant and supportive herb.
Possible use as a prebiotic and anti-diabetic
Lots of Vitamins and Minerals, especially potassium
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Fabaceae
Liquorice
Root
Adaptogen and anti-inflammatory herb.
Strong role as a support herb
Good for adrenal support
Aesculus hippocastanum
Sapindaceae
Horse Chestnut
Seed
Strong venous supportive herb.
Helps with all venous problems - oedema, haemorrhoids, etc.
Some caution with usage
C. monogyna Jacq., and C. laevigata
Rosaceae
Hawthorn
Leaves, flowers and fruit
Gentle heart and circulation supporting herb.
Supports blood pressure balance.
Useful for stress, anxiety and bereavement
Calendula Officinalis
Asteraceae
Calendula
Flowers
Anti-everything herb - in a good way!
Strong role as a wound and infection recovery herb
Systemic protection against invaders
Ganoderma Lucidum/Aplannatum
Ganodermataceae
Reisha/Artists conk
Mushroom
Overall immune support and reinforcement!
Acts well as a support/preventative,
and high blood pressure balancer.
Definitely a boosting ingredient
Viburnum opulus
Adoxaceae
Guelder rose
Inner bark
Named for it’s actions - good for cramps and spasms.
Strong role throughout body wherever this occurs.
Relaxes periphery, reduces high blood pressure.
Passiflora incarnata
Passifloraceae
Passion Flower
stems/leaves
Mental health support herb.
Helps with associated issues, such as insomnia, blood pressure, etc.
Great boosting herb - beware of existing meds.
Achillea millifolium
Asteraceae
Yarrow
Leaves/flowers
Blood stauncher and balancing herb, and
it supports digestive and respiratory problems too.
Some considerations for extended use/high doses
Inula helenium
Asteraceae
Elecampane
Root
A strong lung and related condition herb.
Also has some uses against skin and gut parasites
Leonurus Cardiaca
Asteraceae
Motherwort
Aerial Parts
Good for menopause or stress, and to ease labour pain.
Good all round support for palpations and arrhythmias, especially when
caused by hypertension, stress etc.
Strong support herb, where needed
Valeriana officinalis
Caprifoliaceae
Valerian
roots/stolons
Very strong anti-anxiety and depression herb, and offers some support with underlying concerns, such as hypertension.
Some caution with usage though.
Apium graveolens
Apiaceae
Celery
Seeds
Gentle Urinary tract and Gastrointestinal support.
Some help with inflammatory conditions, such as gout, etc.
Be aware of kidney problems
Hypericum Perforatum
Hypericaceae
St Johns Wort
Leaves/flowers
Good support for mental health and linked conditions and symptoms, such as eczema and dermatitis.
Also used to support with wound recovery
However, serious consideration if other meds involved
Salvia officinalis
Lamiaceae
Sage
Leaves
A throaty antiseptic herb, but also has a role for women and as a general gastrointestinal tonic.
Be aware if avoiding oestrogen
Salvia rosmarinus or Rosmarinus officinalis
Lamiaceae
Rosemary
Leaves
A great overall tonic herb, which has a great role in restoration and helps with mental health.
Systemic support
Echinacea purpurea
Asteraceae
Echinacea
root, leaves and flowers
Strong immune modulating and anti-inflammatory support her, that also works on the respiratory system.
Worth considering the effects on existing autoimmune conditions due to its powers
Silybum marianum
Asteraceae
Milk Thistle
Seeds
A herb that provides everything you need to prevent damage to, support and repair the liver and bile systems.
Thymus vulgaris
Lamiaceae
Thyme
Leaves
A strong respiratory and digestive antiseptic herb.
As a good all-rounder, has plenty of internal and external defensive ‘anti’ applications
Gallium Aparine
Rubiaceae
Cleavers
aerial parts
A detoxifying herb that benefits and boosts the lymphatic system, and fights inflammation where the lymphatic system is struggling.
Strong role as a support herbs
Euphrasia ssp
Orobanchaceae, formerly included in the Scrophulariaceae
Eyebright
Aerial parts
Very much an Eye herb, but it also helps with ear, nose and throat.
Hay fever support
Filipendula ulmaria
Rosaceae
Meadowsweet
Leaves and flowers
A great anti-inflammatory and Pain-killing herb.
Good for supporting the gastrointestinal system.
Systemic immune support?
Vitex agnus castus
Lamiaceae
Chasteberry
Fruit
The women’s herb for everything, but also good for acne and migraine
