Medicinal Properties of Herbs
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We welcome you to this comprehensive list of the Medicinal Properties of Herbs, which highlights a specific medical action and links all the applicable common herbs to that action.
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Alterative
"A substance that produces a gradual, beneficial change in the body".
- betony
ANALEPTIC
"An analeptic in medicine is a central nervous system stimulant medication".- camphor
ANALGESIC
"A medication that eliminates or reduces pain."- aloe
- arnica
- Balm of Gilead
- camphor
- eucalyptus
- holy basil
- lavender
- marjoram
- meadowsweet
- nutmeg
- passion flower
- rue
- St John's wort
- tea tree oil
- tumeric
- wild lettuce
ANODYNE
"A medicine or agent that relieves or soothes pain."- Balm of Gilead
- wild lettuce
ANTACID
An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity.- golden seal
- licorice
- marjoram
- peppermint
ANTI-ALLERGENIC
Medicinal properties of herbs classifies some of the best-known herbs according to their actions.
- dong quai
- echinacea
- licorice
ANTI-BACTERIAL
"An antibacterial is a compound or substance that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria".
- arnica
- astralagus
- Balm of Gilead
- aloe
- basil
- betony
- caldendula
- cardamon
- chammomile
- echinacea
- ginger
- ginkgo
- ginseng
- golden seal
- jasmine
- hops
- lemon balm
- nasturtium
- origanum
- oregon grape
- peppermint
- red sage
- rosemary
- sarsaparilla
- St John's Wort
- tumeric
- yellow dock
In this alphabetical list of medicinal properties of herbs, we have
stuck to common herbs, which are either easy to grow or readily
obtainable from your local health shop.
Warning: People who are allergic to ragweed can also cross-react to Echinacea.
ANTI-BIOTIC
The word antibiotic comes from the Greek meaning "against" and "life"
- alfalfa
- calendula
- cat's claw
- chammomile
- echinacea
- ginger
- holy basil
- nasturtium
- origanum
- peppermint
- rosemary
- tumeric
ANTI-CANCER/ANTI-TUMOR
- astralagus
- burdock
- cats'claw
- cranberry
- dandelion
- fennel
- garlic
- green tea
- feverfew
- licorice
- milk thistle
- parsley
- rosemary
- rooibos
- tumeric
Medicinal properties of Herbs is also been offered in the areas of prime
activity for the specific herbs i.e. appetite suppressor, anti-dandruff
etc.
ANTI-CATARRHAL
"Counteracting or supressing catarrh (inflammation of the mucous membranes)"
- eyebright
- myrrh
ANTI-COAGULANT
A substance that prevents clotting of the blood.
- ginger
ANTI-DANDRUFF
- lavender
ANTI-DEPRESSANT
"An anti-depressant is a psychiatric medication used to alleviate mood disorders".
- ginseng
- lavender
- lemon balm
- peppermint
- rosemary
- St John's Wort
ANTI-EMETIC
"Is a substance that is effective against vomiting and nausea".- cinnamon
- ginger
ANTI-HISTAMINE
"A substance that counteracts the effects of histamine, used in treating allergies."- nettles
ANTI-HYSTERIA
- anise
ANTI-FUNGAL
A medication used to treat fungal infections."
- aloe
- golden seal
- origanum
- red clover
- thyme
ANTI-HELMINTIC
"A substance that expels or destroys intestinal worms (also called vermifuge)"- cloves
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
"Refers to the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation".
- aloe
- arnica
- astralagus
- Balm of Gilead
- basil
- borage
- calendula
- devils claw
- chammomile
- echinacea
- elderberry
- fennel
- feverfew
- gingko
- golden seal
- horse chestnut
- lavender
- licorice
- marshemellow
- myrrh
- meadowsweet
- oregon grape
- rosemary
- sarsaparilla
- St John's Wort
- tea tree oil
- tumeric
ANTI-IRRITANT
- camphor
ANTI-MICROBIAL
"A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of micro-organisms such as bacteria or fungi".- cinnamon
- nasturtium
- red sage
ANTI-NAUSEA
- ginger
ANTI-OXIDANT
"antioxidant is a molecule capable of inhibiting the oxidation of other molecules."
- basil
- clove
- ginger
- hawthorone
- holy basil
- limeflower
- oregon grape
- rooibos
ANTI-PLATELET
"A substance that decreases platelet aggregation and inhibits thrombus formation".- cinnamon
ANTI-PYRETIC
"Are drugs or herbs that reduce fever."- betony
ANTI-RHEUMATIC
Anti-rheumatics are substances used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
- anise
- chickweed
- eucalyptus
- nutmeg
ANTISEPTIC
"are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue to reduce the possibility of infection."
- aloe
- bearberry
- betony
- camphor
- calendula
- cinamon
- clove
- chammomile
- echinacea
- eucalyptus
- ginkgo
- golden seal
- lavender
- myrrh
- nutmeg
- parsley
- rosemary
- thyme
- tumeric
ANTI-SCLEROTIC
"Reduces hardening of tissues especially arteries"- cinnamon
ANTI-SPASMODIC
"Is a drug or substance that suppresses muscle spasms".
- anise
- angelica
- betony
- blackhaw
- calendula
- cardamon
- catnip
- motherwort
- nutmeg
- passion flower
- parsley
- peppermint
- red clover
- rooibos
- rue
- wild lettuce
- yarrow
ANTI-PYRETIC
"Reduces or quells fever."- feverfew
ANTI-THROMBOTIC
"An antithrombotic is a drug or substance which reduces thrombus formation- cinnamon
ANTI-VIRALS
"are a class of medication used specifically for treating viral infections."
- astralagus
- cardamon
- echinacea
- eucalyptus
- ginger
- jasmine
- lemon balm
- St John's Wort
- sarsaparilla
APERIENT
"A laxative in the form of a medicine or a food".- anise
- elderberry
APHRODISIAC
"An aphrodisiac is a substance that increases sexual desire."
- cardamon
- cinnamon
- saw palmetto
APPETITE SUPPRESSOR
- sarsaparilla
ASTRINGENT
"Causing skin or body tissue to contract."
- alfalfa
- bearberry
- betony
- cranberry
- ginkgo
- golden seal
- jasmine
- motherwort
- myrrh
- raspberry leaf
- red sage
- St John's Wort
- thyme
- watercress
- yarrow
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