Herbs - Year 2 - Part 1 Flashcards by liam Cadey

Piper nigrum

Piperaceae

fruit

A good ‘warm and invigorating’ herb.

Has a role as a supporting, stimulating herb

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Myristica fragrans

Myristicaceae

Fruit

A warming herb with an affinity for the Gastrointestinal tract.

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Cinnamonum verum

Lauraceae

inner bark

Warming support for the Gastrointestinal tract, similar to nutmeg, but with a little support for the heart.

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Elettaria cardamomum

Zingiberaceae

seeds/pods

Another warming herb good for the

Gastrointestinal tract,
however this offers a little extra towards positive mental health.

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Alpinia officinarum

Zingiberaceae

root/rhizomes

Yet another warming herb for the Gastrointestinal system.

This one seems to add more off an all-round systemic support

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Allium sativum

Amaryllidaceae

bulb/seeds/leaves

A very strong and powerful all-round ‘Anti-‘ herb.

Systemic support but use with care due to strength

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Star Anise

Schisandraceae

Fruit

A soothing and mildly painkilling herb.

Useful as a respiratory and gastrointestinal herb

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Petroselinum crispum

Apiaceae

All parts

Gentle Urinary tract and Gastrointestinal support.

Some help with inflammatory conditions, and more support for reproductive systems

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Foeniculum vulgare

Apiaceae

seeds

Gentle all round support for a range of bodily systems.

Strong role as a supporting herb due to flavour as well

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Levisticum officinale

apiaceae

roots

As with celery, a gentle urinary tract and gastrointestinal support.

Some help with inflammatory conditions, such as gout, etc.

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P. lanceolata & P. major

Plantaginaceae

leaves

A mild nutritive restorative herb.

Useful as a support healing herb

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Glechoma hederacea

Lamiaceae

Leaves

A general ‘head’ and upper body herb, acting as a general tonic

Support for the Gastrointestinal system too.

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Hydrastis canadensis

Ranunculaceae

Roots

A wonder herb that reaches all areas.

Hits with a strength where others have failed, and likes mucus membranes.

Systemic support

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Plantago ovata, P. ispaghula, P. indica, P. arenaria

Seeds/husks

A herb to bulk, smooth and clear out the digestive tract.

Be aware of interaction with body

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Daucus carota

Apiaceae

root/seeds

A strong affinity to the Urinary System,

Retains a little of the traditional actions of other apiaceae members

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Vaccinium myrtillus

Ericaceae

Leaves/berries

A strong heart herb, with a focus on strengthening circulation.

A wide range of antioxidant benefits

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Mahonia aquifolium

Berberidaceae

root bark

A great herb for all things skin.

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Berberis vulgaris

Berberidaceae

A good herb for the Gastrointestinal tract.

Can be used in place of hydrastis, without membrane support

Systemic support

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Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus

Asteraceae

leaves

The ultimate herb for supporting the liver and gall bladder.

Works as a restorative and protector for these as well

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Peumus boldo

Monimaceae

Leaves

Gentle urinary and liver stimulant herb.

Offers some sedative support

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Cnicus benedictus/Centaurea benedicta

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Asteraceae

Dried Leaves

Similar to milk thistle, a herb that provides everything you need to prevent
damage to, support and repair the liver and bile.

Gentiana lutea

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Gentianaceae

root

A bitter herb for use in gastric stimulation.

A useful support herb for GI problems

Diascorea villosa

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Diascoreaceae

Root

Used a gentle painkiller, in general and for a
range of reproductive, pregnancy and GI complaints

Centaurium erythraea

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Gentianaceae

leaves

A less broad-spectrum bitter than Gentian, for use in gastric stimulation.

Also a useful support herb for fevers

Chionanthus virginicus

Oleaceae root and stem bark Another GI Herb, but with an affinity to the gall bladder. Effective as a wash for wounds and inflammation

Potentilla tormentosa/Potentilla erecta

Roseaceae roots/leaves Astringent and anti-septic herb. Good as a wash or gargle

Myrica gale

Myricaceae leaves/aerial parts Astringent and antiseptic herb. Also used as an insect repellent

Geum urbanum

Roseaceae root/aerial parts A support herb for all areas of GI system - from mouth to gut. Astringent and anti-inflammatory herb

Alchemilla vulgaris

Alchemilla vulgaris leaves The herb that supports women, and covers every area

Myrica cerifera

Myricaceae bark/berry Strong support for gastrointestinal and digestive issues. Also acts as a stimulant for respiratory and cardiovascular issues

Agrimonia eupatoria

Rosaceae leaves An astringent herb with strong support for the GI and urinary system.

Scutellaria baicalensis

Lamiaceae root Immune system modulating herb, as well as the anti-depressant actions of other Skull caps . A strong role in supporting the entire system

Commiphora spp

Burseraceae resin A strong herb for inflamed mucus membranes. Also acts as a painkiller and 'anti' herb.

Handroanthus impetiginosus

Bignoniaceae inner bark An overall 'anti' herb, with support for mental health. Maybe as a light support herb

Astragalus membranaceus

Fabaceae roots A great immunostimulant, adaptogen and overall tonic

Baptisia tinctoria

Fabaceae root. Immunostimulant herb that's great for respiratory conditions.

Phytolacca americana

Phytolacaceae root A herb used for acute infections and inflammations, Some help for Respiratory disorders.

Andrographis paniculata

Acanthaceae) Leaves and roots A herb to support the liver, similar to milk thistle. Be aware of interaction with body

Olea europeae

Oleaceae fruit A very gentle antiviral and antibacterial herb. Some hypotensive action

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Asteraceae Roots A good, but gentle, adaptogen herb that adds extra support for stress and related systems

Panax ginseng

Asteraceae root A good but strong adaptogen herb that adds all round support for other systems

Rhodiola rosea

Crassulaceae root Adaptogen Herb, strong Influence towards head Strong antioxidant Constituents

Turnera diffusa

Passifloraceae leaves Anxiolytic herb support for mental health Libido and Hormone support - strong interplay here. Good for vitality

Codonopsis pilosula

Campanulaceae Root As per proper ginseng, a supportive adaptogenic and tonic, but much less powerful

Rehmannia glutinosa

Orobanchaceae root General support as an adaptogenic herb. Also good for fevers

Hedera helix

Araliaceae leaves/berries A good skin supporting herb, with a range of gastrointestinal support. Also used for respiratory conditions

Althaea officinalis

Malvaceae A soothing herb with a wide range of subtle actions. Excellent for mucus membranes

Acorus calamus

Acoraceae Sweet Flag Rhizome Antispasmodic and Relaxant herb, also helpful for the mind

Primula veris

Primulaceae Cowslip leaves and roots Generally supports with cramp, pains and bruising. Also of use in bronchial and catarrhal situations

Pinus sylvestris

Pinus Scots Pine needles, bark, resin, seed, roots A herb used for Respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders, with a wide range of other options.

Herbs - Year 2 - Part 1 Flashcards

learning herbs (50 cards)