| Common Name |
Binomial Name |
Medicinal Actions |
| Eyebright |
Euphrasia (genus) |
Opthalmicum |
| Used for weak eyes and as a general tonic for the eyes. Frequently used in a compound. |
|
| False pareira, Menispermaceae (? |
Cissampelos pareira |
Bark(Febrifuge, Anodyne, Antiseptic) |
| Bark is simmered in water and taken as a tea to relieve pains and fever. Helps in healing wounds. Also good for a hot bath (with lime leaves) to relieve pains and fatigue in body. |
|
| Fennel seed Hops |
Foeniculum vulgare |
Calmative |
|
| Feverfew hb. |
Tanacetum parthenium, Chrysanthemum part |
Stimulant, Febrifuge, Stomatic |
| Used to treat migraine headaches, arthuritis and stomach problems. Feverfew is not recommended for pregnant women as it may be dangerous to the fetus. |
|
| Flaxseed |
|
Mild-Demulcent, meal (Emollient) |
|
| Fleabane hb. |
|
Stimulant, Strong-Astringent |
|
| Fringe tree |
|
Bark (Tonic) |
|
| Garlic |
Allium Sativum |
Depurative, Mild-Laxative |
| Many virtues. To clear the blood, for whooping cough. Will clear constipation and cleanse the bowels. Lowers total cholesterol levels. Best when taken with honey; Pierce cleaned garlic with a fork and dip in honey for few days. |
|
| Gentian |
|
Root (Tonic) |
|
| German Rue |
|
Mild-Astringent |
|
| Gilead buds |
|
Buds (Expectorant) |
|
| Ginger |
Zingiber officinale |
Root (Diaphoretic, Sudorific, Stimulant) |
| Stimulant and Carminative. Relieves joint pain from arthritis. Thins blood and lowers cholesterol levels. Effective for nausea caused by seasickness, morning sickness and chemotherapy. Safe for use in pregnancy when consumed in food-amounts. Ginger ale and ginger beer are stomach settlers. Ginger water is used to avoid heat cramps. Used to treat inflammation. Applied as a paste to the temples to relieve headache. Sliced ginger cooked in sweetened water is used for common cold. Disguises the taste of medicines. Used for dyspepsia and colic. Some side effects are that they might cause very bad breath. Contraindicated in people suffering from gallstones as the herb promotes the release of bile from the gallbladder. |
|
| Golden Rod hb. |
|
Stimulant |
|
| Golden Seal |
Hydrastis canadensis |
Root (Tonic) |
| A wonderful catarrh remedy and tonic. The tincture should be used with care and should be taken in one-drop doses, with water only. |
|
| Goldenrod hb. |
|
Strong-Astringent |
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