Herbal Database

lfalfa - Medicago sativa

Excellent for bad breathe, has a high chlorophyll content.

Aloe - Aloe Vera

Juice of this plant helps reduce pain, gel from plant helps prevent infection and speeds healing of burns, drink helps reduce size of kidney stones.

Angelica -Angelica archangelica L

Arthritis remedy - contains anti-inflammatory compounds. Relaxes the windpipe - may be useful for asthma sufferers.

Artichoke -Cynara scolymus L.

(The flower or head) enhances sexual desire, never scientifically proven. relieves excess water gain, reduces cholesterol, improves liver function.

Balm -Melissa officinalis L.

Tranquilizer, sedative.

Barberry -Berberis vulgaris L.

Contains substance called berberine that possesses infection-fighting properties. Stimulates the immune system, treats pink eye, urinary tract infections.

Basil -Ocimum bacilicum L

Good for acne, has anti-bacterial properties.

Bayberry -Myrica cerifera L

Treats diarrhea.

Black Haw -Viburnum prunifolium L.

Bark of this North American native contains a chemical called salicin which is closely related to salicyclic acid (the main ingredient in Aspirin) as a result can be used to relieve arthritis inflammation and pain.

Bladderwrack -Fucus versiculosis L.

(Kelp:a common seaweed) helps goiter caused by under active thyroid gland.