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Arjuna |
Terminalia arjuna |
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Arjuna is among the most frequently prescribed herbs for cardiovascular health in ayurvedic medicine ...
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Artichoke, Globe |
Cynara scolymus |
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Flower heads as vegetable, dried leaves medicinal :
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The artichoke is a common vegetable that also had traditional uses in herbal medicine ...
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Astragalus |
Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus |
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Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interfer ...
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Bilberry |
Vaccinium myrtillus |
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The ripe fruit. The leaves :
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The huckleberry of North America and the Bilberry of England are all closely related to the cranberry and blueberry. ...
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Broom, Butcher's |
Ruscus aculeatus |
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The matured branches used to be bound into bundles and sold to butchers for sweeping the blocks, hence the name. ...
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Butterbur |
Petasites vulgaris |
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Butterbur is thought to work by reducing spasms in muscle tissues, including blood vessels. However, there are concerns about possible liver damage ...
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Camphor |
Cinnamomum camphora |
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Camphor is present in every part of the tree, but is usually taken from the wood of mature trees by steam distillation ...
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Cayenne Pepper |
Capsicum minimum |
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Capsicum, an extract from cayenne and other peppers, can dramatically reduce chronic nerve pain, and along with it's anti-inflammatory actions it is ...
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Celery |
Apium graveolens |
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Celery seed helps rid the body of uric acid that often causes pain and inflammation in gout and arthritis. ...
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Chicory |
Cichorium intybus |
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Know best as a caffeine-free substitute for coffee, chicory also has been used in traditional medicine as a bitter digestive tonic and a specific trea ...
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Coleus Forskohlii |
Plectranthus barbatus |
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Traditional Ayurevedic medicinal plant used to treat high blood pressure, help in losing weight, improving digestion and nutrient absorption, fighting ...
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Corydalis |
Corydalis bulbosa |
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Tuber and bulb :
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Corydalis contains the alkaloid bulbocapnine, which is occasionally used in medicine to treat convulsions, Parkinson's diseas ...
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Devil's Claw |
Harpagophytum procumbens |
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tuberous root :
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This herb has an extensive history of use as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, and digestive stimulant ...
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Garlic |
Allium sativum |
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Garlic can and should be used liberally in food, either powdered or freshly chopped. Using fresh garlic in your cooking also helps you cut down on the ...
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Ginger |
Zingiber officinale |
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Root :
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Perhaps no other herb, except garlic, crosses all barriers, foods versus medicine, Western versus Oriental, scientific versus folk tradition. Ginger i ...
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Grapes |
Vitis vinifera |
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Grapes are a naturaly powerful antioxitdent and grapeseed extracts are concentrated for maximine benefits. ...
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Hawthorn |
Crataegus monogyna |
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Hawthorn berries have been used as a heart tonics for thousands of years, and remain one of our most valued herbal heart tonics. ...
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Horehound |
Marrubium vulgare L. |
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The Egyptians and Romans esteemed Horehound for coughs and colds, the same uses as it is recommend by modern herbalists ...
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Hyssop |
Hyssopus officinalis |
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Flowers, leaf and essential oil :
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Cultivated in gardens as an aromatic and medicinal herb, Hyssop is one of the main expectorant and decongestant herbs commonly used to treat respirato ...
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Jiaogulan |
Gynostemma pentaphyllum |
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Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan)is an adaptgen and antioxidant with properties similar to that of ginseng. ...
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Lemon Balm |
Melissa officinalis |
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Lemon balm is an aromatic mint with a long reputation for having calming properties. Both the whole herb and the essential oil, melissa, are used for ...
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Marjoram,Sweet |
Origanum marjorana |
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Sweet marjoram is a fragrant culinary herb used in soups,stews, egg and cheese dishes. . ...
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Motherwort |
Leonurus caridica L. |
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Motherwort has been used for hundreds of years in Europe and China for all manner of heart problems and circulatory disorders ...
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Olive |
Olea europea |
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The monounsaturated oil of this evergreen tree's fruit is the used widely in cooking and as a skin care oil. ...
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Orange |
Citrus sinensis, C.Nobilus |
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Fruit rind :
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Bitter orange and sweet orange both have a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. ...
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Peppermint |
Mentha piperita |
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Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Leaves, stems and flowers :
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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Shepherd's Purse |
Capsella bursa-pastoris |
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Shepherd's purse is one of the important herbs to stop bleeding an effect due to the tyramine and other amines it contains. ...
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Turmeric |
Curcuma longa L. |
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Turmeric is a mild aromatic stimulant used in the manufacture of curry powders and mustards.The curcumin in turmeric has recently been shown effective ...
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Valerian |
Valeriana officinalis |
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Roots :
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The Greeks used valerian roots to help them fall asleep, and that use holds up under scientifc scrunity today. ...
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Healthy Heart Home remedies
Cardiac, diuretic, astringent, tonic. Hawthorn is mainly used as a cardiac tonic in organic and functional heart troubles.
