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Herbs - Year 2 - Part 2 Flashcards

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Withania somnifera

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Solanaceae

Root

Broad immune modulating and anti-everything support herb

This works as a tonic and nutritive herb, which is good for wellbeing and relaxing, respiratory support

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Schisandra chinensis

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Schisandraceae

Berries

Another General Tonic and Adaptogen herb, useful as a great support component

Traditional support for diarrhoea and incontinence

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Smilax officinalis

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Smilacaceae

Roots

Broad use for skin conditions and inflammatory issues, a good sweater-out of.

General tonic and Aphrodisiac

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Centella asiatica

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Apiaceae

Goto Kola

Leaf

A strong anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating tonic.

Also has great ability to heal wounds and blood vessels, even when applied internally

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Borago officinalis

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Boraginaceae

Borage

Leaves

A very gentle herb for the mind, but also good for skin-deep conditions and swellings - all things skin!

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Avena sativa

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Poaceae

Oats

Oat straw, oat meal and oat seeds

A gentle soothing and calming herb.

This effect seems to apply for both mental health and physical conditions - an easy win!

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Ulmus rubra

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Ulmaceae

Slippery Elm

inner bark

A soothing and moistening herb.

Works on many areas of the body

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Verbascum thapsus

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Scrophulariaceae

Great Mullein

Leaves and flowers

A great herb for the head and respiratory conditions

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Aloe vera

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Asphodeaceae

Aloe Vera

Leaves, root, rind

Gentle all round support skin problems, burns and irritations.

Some uses as a laxative

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Hibiscus sabdariffa

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Malvaceae

Calyx but other arial parts and seeds

A great support for those with UTI infections - well worth a tea.

Watch out for the blood pressure

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Capsicum spp

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Solanaceae

Chilli

fruit and seeds

Great circulatory stimulant.

Acts as an anti-inflammatory and catalyst for other herbs

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Zanthoxylum Americanum

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Rutaceae

bark and berries

Similar to chilli, a great circulatory stimulant

Acts as an anti-inflammatory and catalyst for other herbs

some slight cautions

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Zingiber officinalis

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Zingiberaceae

Ginger

rhizome

A great warming and stimulating plant,
easy to get into and extract goodness.

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Armoracia rusticana

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Brassicaceae

Horseradish

root

A strong hot herb, great for re-introducing the fire
within and warming cold disorders and digestive system

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Eupatorium purpureum

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Asteraceae

Roots and Rhizomes

Good for urinary tract support, but also has some benefit
for arthritis and related inflammations

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Parietaria judaica

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Urticaceae

Stems and Leaves

A very useful herb for the kidneys as a long term support,

and urinary demulcent tract herb.

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Equisetum arvense

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Equisetaceae

Horse Tail

green arial start

Very much a good urinary tract support herb, but with some wider applications

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Juniperus ssp

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Cupressaceae

Juniper

Berries

Useful as a Urinary Antiseptic, with some caution

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Alchemilla arvensis

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Rosaceae

Parsley Peart

Herb, fresh or dried

A strong urinary and Kidney supporting herb

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Vaccinium oxycoccus

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Ericaceae

Cranberry

Leaves, berry

A strong heart herb, with a focus on strengthening UTI resistance and recovery

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Arctostaphylos uva ursi

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Ericaceae

Bear Berry

Leaves, Berry

Excellent as a mucous membrane tonic for urinary and reproductive tissues

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Agathosma betulina

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Rutaceae

Buchu

leaf

A good herb all things urinary tract

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Serenoa repens

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Arecaceae

Saw Palmetto

berries

A good herb all things prostate and male support

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Zea mays

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Poaceae

Corn Silk

Corn silk

A gentle soothing and calming herb.

Good for urinary system and some support with prostate

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Elymus repens
Poaceae Couch Grass Root/Stolon A gentle soothing and calming herb. Good for urinary system and some support with prostate
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Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangaceae Hydrangea Root and Rhizome Lots of urinary support and also helps with stones
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Arctium lappa
Asteraceae Burdock Roots, seeds and leaves Great for skin problems, but also worth considering for diabetes
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Scrophularia nodosa
Scrophulariaceae Figwort Roots, leaves A great herb for the skin complaints and inflammation
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Hamamelis virginiana
Hamamelidaceae Witch hazel Barks, twigs, leaves Generally good vasoconstrictor, vulnerary and anti-support
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Viola odorata
Violaceae Sweet Violet aerial parts Used for cancer support
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Viola tricolor
Violaceae Heartsease aerial parts Used mainly for itchy skin conditions
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Trifolium pratense
Fabaceae Red clover flowers, small leaflets Good hormonal support, with some respiratory benefits
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Bellis perenis
Asteraceae Daisy Flowers General light support for lungs and bruises
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Arnica montana
Asteraceae Arnica Flowers Sprain and Bruise support, external only
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Harpagophytum procumbens
Pedaliaceae Devils Claw Secondary tubers Generally used as an anti-inflammatory and related support - with some sedative/analgesic actions.
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Menyanthes trifoliata
Menyantheaceae Bog Bean Leaves Generally used as an anti-inflammatory and related support
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Curcuma longa
Zingiberaceae Turmeric rhizomes A great warming and stimulating plant, easy to get into and extract goodness.
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Stelleria Media
Caryophyllaceae Chickweed Aerial Parts A soothing and anti-inflammatory plant
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Actaea racemosa
Ranunculaceae Black Cahoosh Dried Rhizomes and Roots A herb that is well known for PMS and menopause, but side effects mean could be focus on RA and anti-inflammatory, or both when present
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Betula pendula
Betulaceae Silver Birch buds, leaves and bark A great plant to clean/act as a tonic
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Salix alba
Salicaceae White Willow Bark Strong anti-inflammatory and pain killer, some similarity to birch uses
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Gaultheria procumbens
Ericaceeae Wintergreen leaves Can be used as a topical analgesic to help with muscular and skeletal problems
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Symphytum officinale
Boraginaceae Comfrey Roots and Leaves A great herb for the healing, repairing and mending! Concerns over internal use
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Uncaria tomentosa
Rubiaceae Cats Claw Leaves A very good anti-inflammatory herb, helpful with autoimmune diseases and as a Tonic
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Tanacetum parthenium
Asteraceae Feverfew Leaves and Flowers Good for migraines, etc. but also for rhuematoid arthritis and lots of anti-inflammatory support, with vermifuge action.
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Tanacetum vulgare
Asteraceae Tansy Leaves and flowers Good for general bitter and carminative actions, Also for anthelmintic and other anti- support
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Artemisia absinthium
Asteraceae Wormwood Leaves and Flowers Great for digestions and gastrointestinal boost. Good for infection support - an immune system stimulant and handy 'nudge'
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Artemisia vulgaris
Asteraceae Mugwort Leaves and flowers Great for gentle digestions and gastrointestinal boost - milder than Wormwood Generally good for Irregular periods & Amenorrhea/Dysmenorrhea.
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Artemisia annua
Asteraceae Sweet Wormwood Leaves and Flowers Great for digestions and gastrointestinal boost. Good for malaria, antiparasitic and antiprotozoal support once infected.
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Artemisia dracunculus
Asteraceae Tarragon Leaves and Flowers While used for worm treatment, also has some relaxant and anti-spasmodic support
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Marrubium vulgare
Lamiaceae White horehound Leaves Echoes Hyssop with all round respiratory benefits, with some digestive support, but lacks a good flavour.
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Tussilago farfara
Asteraceae Coltsfoot Flowers and roots Good for all things cough related, especially when dry, be cautious of side effects
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Prunus serotina
Rosaceae Wild Cherry Bark Useful for suppressing a dry cough, with some extra bits historically
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Hyssopus officinalis
Lamiaceae Hyssop aerial parts A very good Respiratory and Gastrointestinal support herb, also adds a great taste
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Eucalyptus spp
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus Leaves All things respiratory

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