| Common Name |
Binomial Name |
Medicinal Actions |
| Sassafras |
|
Root (Alterative), Pith (Demulcent) |
|
| Saw Palmetto, Serenoa |
Serenoa repens |
|
| Used for BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia - the increase in size of the prostate in middle-aged and elderly men). |
|
| Scullcap |
Scutellaria Lateriflora |
Herb (Nervine) |
| Nervous complaints, excitability. Will quiet hysterical persons. |
|
| Senega |
|
Root (Diaphoretic, Strong-Expectorant) |
|
| Senna Egyptian, American |
Senna (genus) |
Ivs, Pod (Cathartic, Laxative, Aperient, Purgative) |
| Leaves act in a similar fashion to Senna Pods. The leaves are usually taken with ginger to cure constipation (condition of the digestive system, difficulties on egest). |
|
| Serpentaria |
|
Root (Stimulant, Tonic, Diaphoretic, Sudorific) |
|
| Sesame |
|
Ivs (Demulcent) |
|
| Seven Barks |
|
Diuretic |
|
| Shepherd"s Purse hb. |
|
Strong-Astringent |
|
| Shittake Mushroom |
Lentinula edodes |
|
| Has anti-viral and anti-tumor properties. Relieves arthritis. Reverses cellular aging. Natural source of vitamin D2. Promising treatment for thrombosis. |
|
| Skunk Cabbage |
|
Root (Expectorant, Nervine) |
|
| Slippery Elm |
Ulmus rubra |
Bark (Emollient, Expectorant, Mild-Demulcent) |
| Used as a skin cleanser and tonic. A special invalid food is made from the bark, which can be digested by the weakest digestive organs and cannot be vomited. In soap, it is an excellent skin soother. |
|
| Solomon"s Seal |
Convollaria Multi-flora |
Root (Demulcent) |
| Bruises. Helps circulation. |
|
| Spearmint hb. |
|
Stimulant |
|
| Spice Bush or Fever Bush twigs |
|
Diaphoretic |
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