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(vaccinium macrocarpon) Cranberry is a member of the same family as bilberry and blueberry. It is from North America and grows in bogs. The ripe fruit is used medicinally. In traditional North American herbalism, cranberry has been used to prevent kidney stones and “bladder gravel” as well as to remove toxins from the blood. Cranberry …
(Turnera diffusa) The leaves of damiana were originally used as medicine by the indigenous cultures of Central America, particularly Mexico. Today the plant is found in hot, humid climates, including Mexico and parts of Texas, the Caribbean, and southern Africa. Damiana has been hailed as an aphrodisiac since ancient times, particularly by the native peoples …
(Taraxacum officinale) Dandelion is a common plant all over the world. Dandelion is commonly used as a food. The leaves are used in salads and teas, while the roots are sometimes used as a coffee substitute. Dandelion leaves and roots have been used for hundreds of years to treat liver, gallbladder, kidney, and joint problems. …
(harpagophytum procumbens) Devil’s claw is a native plant of southern Africa, especially the Kalahari desert, Namibia and the island of Madagascar. The name devil’s claw is derived from the herb’s unusual fruits, which are covered with numerous small claw-like appendages. The secondary storage roots, or tubers, of the plant are used in herbal supplements. Numerous …
(anethum graveolens) Dill is a plant native to the mediterranean and black sea regions. It is now cultivated all over the world and its name comes from the Saxon word meaning “to lull”. It has a calming effect on the digestive system and provides the active ingredient in gripe water. It is the seeds that …
(angelica sinensis) Dong quai, often referred to as the “female ginseng,” is occasionally recommended for alleviating cramps, regulating menstrual cycles, addressing irregular periods, managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and addressing menopausal symptoms, despite the limited scientific studies available on its efficacy. Dong quai is a member of the celery family. Greenish-white flowers bloom from May to …
(echinacea purpurea, echinacea angustifolia, echinacea pallida) Echinacea, or purple coneflower is a herb native to North America. It has been used by the American Indians for wound healing and snake bites for many centuries. There are 3 mains species used medicinally which have very similar properties. The root and/or the above-ground part of the plant …
(sambucus nigra) Numerous species of elder or elderberry grow in Europe and North America. Only those with blue/black berries are medicinal. The flowers and berries are both used. Species with red berries are not medicinal. Elderberries have long been used as food, particularly in the dried form. Elderberry wine, pie, and lemonade are some of …
(Eucalyptus globulus) Eucalyptus is a blue gum and an evergreen tree native to Australia but is cultivated worldwide. The plant’s leaves—and the oil that is steam-distilled from them—are used medicinally. Eucalyptus was first used by Australian aborigines, who not only chewed the roots for water in the dry outback but used the leaves as a …
(euphrasia parthenium) In the wild, European eyebright grows in meadows, pastures, and grassy places in Eastern Europe. Eyebright is also grown commercially in Europe. The plant flowers in late summer and autumn. The whole herb is used in herbal medicine. Eyebright was and continues to be used by herbalists primarily as a poultice for the …
