top of page
A
Abscess Root, Jacobs Ladder - Polemonium Reptans L.
Part Used - Root.
Action - Alterative, Astringent, Diaphoretic & Expectorant.
Uses - Bronchitis, Fever (Conditions), Tuberclorosis & Pleurisy.
Acacia Gum, Gum Arabic - Acacia Senegal.
Part Used - Resin.
Action - Mucilaginous & Demulcent.
Uses - Bronchitis/Sore Throat, Emulsifying
agent & IBS.
Acerola, Health Tree, Puerto Rican Cherry - Malpighia Punicifolia.
Part Used - Berries.
Uses - Alcoholism, Arteriosclerosis, Chronic Infection of the Cornea and Eye Disturbance
due to Diseases of Blood Vessels, Common Cold, Fatigue, High Blood Pressure,
Premature Symptoms of Old Age, Rheumatic Inflammatory Conditions, Stress, Strokes &
Whooping Cough.
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolfsbane - Aconitum Napellus L.
Part Used - Dried Roots.
Action - Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral & Cardio-active (Slows the
Heart through the Vagus Nerve).
Uses - Internal (Discontinued): Heart Relaxant, To Lower Blood
Pressure & Relieve Capillary Engorgement.
External: Facial & Intercostal
Neuralgia, Lumbago and Arthritis (liniment)
& Rheumatic Pains.
Adder's Tongue - Ophioglossum Vulgatum.
Part Used - Leaves.
Action - Anti-Eczema, Anti-Neoplasm (Poultice of Fresh Leaves), Emollient & Vulnerary
(Fresh Leaf on Wounds).
Uses - Ulcers that refuse to Heal.
Adonis, Pheasant's Eye - Adonis Vernalis.
Part Used - Whole Plant.
Action - Anthelmintic, Cardiac Tonic, Coronary Artery Dilator, Diuretic, Emmenagogue &
Hypertensive.
Uses - Dropsy & 'Heart Asthma' (Slowing the Heart's action, Increasing Force of the beat,
Increasing Blood Pressure, Palpitation & Mitral Insufficiency).
Agnus Castus, Chaste Tree - Vitex Agnus Castus.
Part Used - Dried Ripe Fruits & Roots.
Action - Acts on the Anterior Pituitary Gland (Reducing Follicle-Stimulating-
Hormone (FSH) & Increasing Luteum-Stimulating-Hormone (LSH)), Alternative
to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Stimulates Production of Progesterone
but Reduces Production of Oestrogen.
Uses - Acne Vulgaris, Amenorrhoea, Breast Pain, Lowers Sexual Vitality
(Reduces Nervous Excitability), Pre-Menstrual Symptoms (Anxiety, Crying,
Depression, Forgetfulness, Insomnia, Mood-Swings, Nervous Tension & Water-
Retention), Symptoms of Menopause & "The Pill" Withdrawal, Substitution
Therapy for Primary & Secondary Corpus Luteum Deficiency, To Promote Breast
milk in Nursing, Progesterone Promotion
(Pre-menstrual, Endometrial Carcinoma by
Lowering Oestrogen) & Water-Retention
Caused by Oestrogen Excess.
Agrimony, Cocklebur, Church Steeples - Agrimonia Eupatoria.
Part Used - Whole Plant.
Action - Astringent (Mild), Bitter Tonic, Cholagogue, Diuretic,
Promotes Assimilation of Food & Haemostatic.
Uses - Bed-Wetting, Diarrhoea, Gall Bladder Disorders,
Incontinence, Indigestion, Laryngitis (Gargle), Nose-Bleeds,
Sluggish Liver and Debility, Sore Throat, To Promote Flow of
Gastric Juices & Weak Acid Stomach.
Aletris, True Unicorn Root, Star Grass - Aletris Farinosa.
Part Used - Dried Rhizomes and Roots.
Action - Anorexic, Bitter Tonic (Fresh Plant), Estrogenic Due to Diosgenin-
Derived Steroid, Sedative & Stomachic.
Uses - Colic, Dysmenorrhoea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Lack
of Vitality in Teenage Girls & Menopausal Women From
Blood Loss or Nutritional Deficiency, Loss of Appetite,
Pregnancy when Raspberry Tea is Not Well Tolerated,
Relaxed Conditions & Prolapse of Womb, Rheumatism &
Threatened Miscarriage.
Alfalfa, Purple Medick, Lucerne - Medicago Sativa L.
Part Used - Leaves.
Action - Anti-Anaemia, Anti-Cholesterol, Anti-Coagulant & Traditional Anti-Diabetic
Activity.
Uses - Affections of Respiratory Tract (Certain Forms of Insulin-Dependant Diabetes),
Backache, Chronic Ulcer, Collagen Support (Arthritis Due to Being Rich in Chlorophyll),
Diuretic Effect (Reliving Dropsy, Kidney, Bladder & Prostate Disorders), Dyspepsia,
Fistula, Gently Activating Peristalsis of the Bowel (Relieving Constipation),
Granulation of Tissue in Healing Wounds/Abscesses (Builds Up after Surgical
Operation), Hyperlipidaemia (Nutrient to Increase Weight & Vitality), Infections (Ear,
Nose, Throat & Sinus), Lumbago, Rheumatism, To Promote Bones & Rebuild Decayed
Teeth.
Alkanet, Anchusa - Alkanna Tinctoria L Tausch.
Part Used - Root.
Action - Antidotes poison in those Bitten by Venomous
Snakes.
Uses - Externally as an Ointment
for Erysipelas (St Anthony's Fire).
Allspice, Pimento, Jamaican Pepper - Pimento Officinalis Lindl.
Part Used - Fruit.
Action - Anaesthetic, Antiseptic, Anti-Oxidant, Aromatic, Carminitive,
Ingredient of 'Mixed Spices' & Stomachic.
Uses - Diarrhoea, Flatulence & Indigestion.
Almond - Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis.
Part Used - Seed/Nut.
Action - Demulcent, Emulsifying Agent, Laxative & Nutritive.
Uses - Aromatherapy (Base Oil for Delicate Skin, Cleansing Spots & Pimples), Nutritional
Source of Calcium, Copper, Fats, Iron, Phosphorus,
Potassium & Zinc.
Aloe - Aloe Arborescens.
Part Used - Leaf.
Action - Anti-Oxidant, Skin Protection.
Uses - Externally Used for Radiation Damage & Free-Radical Scavenging Effects.
Aloe Vera - Aloe Barbadensis.
Part Used - Gel from Leaves.
Action - Analgesic ( Mild Degree Pain),
Antibiotic, Antiviral, Astringent, Bactericidal
(Staphylococcus Aureus, Streptococcus
Viridans & 5 Other Mutant Strands that Cause
Dental Plaque), Coagulant, Contains 18
Amino Acids & Vitamins, Demulcent,
Eliminates Toxic Minerals from the Body, Growth Stimulator, Nutralises Free Radicals Caused by Toxic Substances Vitamin B12 Precursor & Vulnerary
Uses - Age Lines & Liver Spots, Dental Anaesthetic & For Oral Infections, Dry Skin Conditions (Detergent Dermatitis, Dry Scalp, Chapped Skin, Eczema, Itching, Nappy Rash, Plant Allergies, Poison Ivy), Indigestion, Poor Hair, Purulent Ophthalmia, Radiation Burn/Sunburn, Ring Worm, Stretch Marks (Pregnancy) & Stomach Ulcers & On Cornea of the Eye.
Alstonia, Australian Quinine, Fever Bark - Alstonia Constricta
Part Used - Bark.
Action - Anti-Periodic, Febrifuge & Fevers (All Kinds).
Uses - Analgesic (Mild), High Blood Pressure & Intermittent Fevers.
Amaranth, Love-Lies-Bleeding - Amaranthus Hypochondriacus L.
Part Used - The Flowering Herb.
Action - Astringent.
Uses - Internal Haemorrhages (Bowel, Stomach & Womb), Irritable
Bowel, Leg Ulcers (Externally), Leucorrhoea (Douche) & Sore Throat
(Gargle).
Ammoniacum - Dorema Ammoniacum G.
Part Used - Gum Resin.
Action - Anti-Asthmatic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant & Stimulant.
Uses - Asthma, Bronchitis (Chronic), Catarrh, Cough & Respiratory Disorders.
Angelica - Angelica Archangelica L.
Part Used - Dried Root/Rhizome.
Action - Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic,
Expectorant, Gentle Digestive Tonic &
Muscle Relaxant.
Uses - Aerophagy, Appetite Loss,
Circulatory Stimulant to Sustain (Bowel,
Heart & Stomach), Dyspepsia (Chronic),
Raise Body Temperature (Cold Conditions)
& To Create Distaste for Alcohol.
Angelica (Japanese) - Angelica Shkiokiana.
Part Used - Root.
Action - Action that Resembles Ginseng, Adaptogen, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Stress,
Aphrodisiac, Tonic & Vasolidator.
Uses - Allergies (Asthma, Skin Disorders), Diabetes, Inflammation
& To Reduce Concerntration of Fats in the Blood.
Angostura - Galipea Officinalis Han.
Part Used - Dried Bark.
Action - Anti-Periodic, Aromatic & Bitter Tonic.
Uses - Diarrhoea, Dropsy, Dysentery & For Intermittent Fevers.
Aniseed, Anise - Pimpinella Anisum.
Part Used - Dried Ripe Fruit.
Action - Anti-Parasitic, Antispasmodic, Carminative,
Expectorant & Oestrogenic.
Uses - Bronchitis, Coughs (Dry & Whooping), Flatulance,
Tracheitis & Externally for Lice &
Scabies.
Apricot - Prunus Armeniaca.
Part Used - Powdered Kernels.
Action - Anti-Asthmatic & Antitussive.
Uses - Asthma & Treating Tumors (Chinese Tradition).
Arachis, Peanuts, Groundnuts, Monkey Nuts - Arachis Hypogaea.
Parts Used - Nuts.
Action - Emollient.
Uses - Haemophilia (Reported Improvement), Oestrogen Production.
Areca, Betel Nut - Areca Catechu L.
Part Used - Seed.
Action - Astringent, Stimulant & Taenicide.
Uses - Use Confined to Veterinary Medicine (Expel Tapeworms, Harden Gums,
Helminthiasis).
Arnica, Leopard's Bane, Wolf's Bane - Arnica Montana L.
Part Used - Dried Flowerheads.
Action - Immune System Stimulant &
Inflammation.
Uses - External: Aches & Pains, Bruises &
Contusions (Unbroken Skin), Neuralgia,
Rheumatic Joints & Sprains.
Arrach, Stinking Arrach - Chenopodium Olidum S.
Part Used -
Action - Antispamodic, Emmenagogue &
Relaxing Nervine.
Uses -Delayed Menses & Nervous Excitment
From Menstrual Disorders.
Arrowroot, Maranta - Maranta Arundinacea L.
Part Used - A white powder from the rhizomes of maranta.
Action - Demulcent & Nutritive.
Uses - Diverticulosis, Colitis, Convalescence, Weak Stomach,
Weight gain & Wounds.
Artichoke, Globe Artichoke - Cynara Scolymus L.
Part Used - Leaves and Blossom.
Actions - Anti-Hyperlipidaemic, Assists Digestion of
Fats, Bile Flow (Increases up to 60%), Cholagogue,
Choleretic, Hypo Diuretic, Hypolipaemic, Liver
Restorative & Tonic.
Uses - Aid to Cell Metabolism, Detoxification, Diabetics
Potato, Fluid Retention, Hyperlipaemia (Reduce Level
Of Fats in the Blood), Hypercholesterolaemia,
Jaundice, Liver Damage, Liver & Gall Bladder
Disorders & Nausea.
Asafoetida, Devil's Dung - Ferula Asafoetida L.
Part Used - Gum Resin.
Action - Anticoagulant (Vitiman K Antogonist), Anti-Inflammotory (Non-Steroidal), Anti-Spasmodic, Carminative, Nervine Stimulant & Powerful Expectorant.
Uses - Autonomic Imbalance, Convulsions, Expel Mucous
(Asthma, Bronchitis & Whooping Cough), Hysteria, Intestinal
Colic With Wind, Mental Depression, Nervous Excitability,
Neutralise Effects of Mercury (Dental Fillings), Restlessness,
Sexual Excitability (Reduce) & Stress.
Ash, White Ash, European Ash - Fraxinus Excelsior L.
Part Used - Leaves.
Action - Antiperiodic, Diuretic & Laxative.
Uses - Excretion of Uric Acid(Gout, Rheumatism & Sluggish Kedney Function),
Intermittent Fevers & Stimulates Blood Circulation of Hands & Feet.
Asparagus - Asparagus Officinalis L.
Part Used - Root.
Action - Aphrodisiac, Diuretic & Galactagogue.
Uses - Anti- Parasitic, Cystitis, Neuritis, Oedema,
Pyelitis, Rheumatism, Strong Smelling Urine &
Swollen Ankles.
Avens, Herb Bennet, Colewort - Geum Urbanum L.
Parts Used - Dried Leaves and Stems.
Action - Antiseptic, Anti-Inflammatory (Intestine/Bowels),
Anti-Haemorrhagic & Astringent.
Uses - Crohn's Disease, Diarrhoea, Diverticulitis & Ulcerative Colitis.
Avocado - Persea Americana.
Part Used - Fruit.
Action - Aphrodisiac, Anti-Bacterial.
Uses - Complexion, Diarrhoea, Dysentry, Hair Growth,
Softens Hard Skin & for Wounds.
bottom of page