| Common Name |
Binomial Name |
Medicinal Actions |
| Passion |
|
Flower (Nervine) |
|
| Pawpaw (Prairie Banana) |
Asimina triloba |
Anthelmintic, Vermifuge |
| Used for insecticidal purposes (killing lice, worms). |
|
| Pennyroyal |
Mentha Pulegium |
Diaphoretic, Sudorific, Herb (Stimulant) |
| Useful for female complaints. For cooling the blood of the stomach. |
|
| Peppermint |
Mentha × Piperita |
Herb (Stimulant) |
| The oil have benefits for individuals with irritable bowel syndrome. |
|
| Pilewort (fireweed) |
Erechtites hieracifolia |
Herb (Strong-Astringent) |
| As its name suggests, for the treatment of piles. Often used with Witch Hazel. Its common name is Lesser Celandine, though it has no relation to the Greater Celandine. |
|
| Pimpernel hb. |
|
Refrigerant |
|
| Pipsissewa |
|
Ivs (Alterative) |
|
| Plantain |
Musa |
Ivs (Vulnerary) |
| A cooling herb. Fresh leaves can be used as a relief from insect bites, if applied at once. Used a lot with other herbs for blood medicines. |
|
| Pleurisy |
|
Root (Diaphoretic, Expectoranttimulant) |
|
| Poke |
|
Root (Alterative) |
|
| Pokeweed |
Phytolacca (genus) |
|
| Used as a homeopathic remedy to treat many ailments. It can be applied topically or taken internally. Topical treatments have been used for acne and other ailments. It is used to treatment tonsilitis, swollen glands and weight loss. |
|
| Pomegranate (Delum) |
Punica granatum |
Rind, Bark or Root (Anthelmintic) |
| The juice have antiviral and antibacterial effects against dental plaque. Leaves (tips) when simmered in water can relieve eye irritation, eye infection, also as a coolent for eyes. Consumption of pomegranates or juice negates harmful effects of prolonged exposure to EM radiation from computers, cell phones. |
|
| Pot Marigold |
Calendula (genus) |
|
| Ointment cures many skin problems from burns to acne. reduces inflammation, controls bleeding and soothes irritated tissue. Use externally or topically for minor wounds, eczemas and cysts as well as diaper rash and cradle cap in infants. Speeds wound healing. Chamomile helps prevent rashes caused by radiation therapy. |
|
| Potentilla hb. |
|
Strong-Astringent |
|
| Prickly Ash |
|
Bark (Alterative, Diaphoretic, Stimulant) |
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