A-Z Medicinal Herb Chart By Common Name
Properties and Uses of over 400 common herbs and medicinal plants listed by botanical or common names. You can browse alphabetically by common names, to find information on a popular herb like ginger, or find it listed by its botanical name, Zingiber officinale. Herbs are also grouped by their properties and actions.
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All-Heal, Prunella vulgaris L. -
Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe vera -
American Ginseng, Panax quinquefolius -
Angelica root, Angelica archangelica -
Anise Seed, Pimpinella anisum -
Apple, Malus domestica -
Arnica, Arnica montana -
Basil, Ocimum basilicum -
Bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus -
Black Cohosh root, Cimicifuga racemosa -
Black Pepper, Piper nigrum -
Black Walnut, Juglans nigra -
Cacao, Theobroma cacao L. -
Calendula, Calendula officinalis -
Caraway Seed, Carum carvi -
Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum -
Carob, Ceratonia siliqua -
Castor Oil, Ricinus communis -
Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum minimum -
Celery Seed, Apium graveolens -
Chamomile, Matricaria recutita -
Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum -
Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. cassia -
Clove Oil, Syzygium aromaticum -
Coconut oil, Cocos nucifera -
Coffee, Coffea arabica -
Comfrey Leaf and root, Symphytum officinale -
Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon -
Dandelion Root, Taraxacum officinale -
Dill, Anethum graveolens -
Echinacea, Echinacea angustifolia -
Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus -
Fennel Seed, Foeniculum vulgare -
Garlic, Allium sativum -
Ginger Root, Zingiber officinale -
Ginseng Root, American, Panax quinquefolius -
Hawthorn Berry, Crataegus monogyna -
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa -
Horseradish root, Armoracia rusticana -
Juniper Berries, Juniperus communis -
Lavender, Lavandula spp -
Lemon, Citrus limonum -
Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis -
Lemongrass, Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus -
Mint, Mentha piperita -
Mustard, Brassica nigra -
Oats, Avena sativa L. -
Olive Oil, Olea europea -
Orange, Citrus sinensis, Citrus spp. -
Oregano, Origanum vulgare -
Peppermint, Mentha piperita -
Pine, Pinus sylvestris -
Pumpkin Seed, Cucurbita pepo -
Rose, Rosa spp -
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis -
Sage, Salvia officinalis -
Sesame , Sesamum indicum -
Skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora -
St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum -
Sunflower, Helianthus annuus -
Tea, Camellia sinensis -
Tea Tree oil, Melaleuca alternifolia -
Thyme, Thymus vulgaris -
Turmeric, Curcuma longa L. -
Valerian root, Valeriana officinalis -
White Willow Bark, Salix Alba -
Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana
Top 65 Most Commonly Used Herbs
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