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by @jominime•185 plants

medicinal herbs i have/want. personal herbal diary for all my medicinal plant finds. have fun reading what i discover

Slippery Elm

Ulmus rubra

Slippery Elm

Ulmus rubra

Slippery elm contains a type of soft fiber called mucilage. Mucilage can decrease how much medicine the body absorbs. When mixed with water, slippery

Chinese Licorice

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Chinese Licorice

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

the root is 200 times sweeter than sugar, and used as a sweetener. Chinese Licorice was the most-prescribed TCM herb during the COVID-19 pandemic in C

Myrobalan

Terminalia chebula

Myrobalan

Terminalia chebula

Harad or haritaki is the fruit that comes from the Terminalia chiluba tree. Harvested when raw and green. It then gets dried until it turns black or g

Snake Plant

Dracaena Trifasciata

Snake Plant

Dracaena Trifasciata

benefits homes by purifying air, removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene (especially at night), boosting mental well-being through its calming p

Malabar Spinach

Basella Alba

Malabar Spinach

Basella Alba

has antioxidants like vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and lutein, which improves or prevents age-related macular disease.

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

root, seed, leaf and fruit can be used. used for indigestion quitting, smoking, and cognitive improvement. animals studies showed it kills glioblastom

Sweet Annie

Artemisia annua

Sweet Annie

Artemisia annua

contains a chemical called artemisinin (crazy amazing chemical, look it up). Some drug manufacturers make anti-malarial drugs from artemisinin. used f

Tulsi

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Tulsi

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Aka: Holy Basil Krishna Tulsi is the purple variety rich in vitamin c and zinc. tastes absolutely dreadful. the leaves have antibacterial, anti-viral,

Vitex

Vitex agnus-castus

Vitex

Vitex agnus-castus

Aka: Chaste tree Medicinally the ripe berries are used as a relaxant herb that regulates hormonal functions. It is used internally for menstrual and m

Velvet Bean

Mucuna pruriens

Velvet Bean

Mucuna pruriens

parts used are the seeds, root, leaves, and pods. raw beans are toxic. traditional preparation involves boiling and soaking, which reduces some compou

Mānuka

Leptospermum scoparium

Mānuka

Leptospermum scoparium

has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anxiolytic, astringent, diuretic, alterative, febrifuge, spasmolytic, antiallergenic, & anti-fungal capabilitie

Gotu Kola

Centella asiatica

Gotu Kola

Centella asiatica

approximately 124 chemical compounds isolated and identified from Centella asiatica. primary bioactive compounds are pentacyclic triterpenoids and tri

Damiana

Turnera diffusa

Damiana

Turnera diffusa

Historically, damiana was used by the ancient Mayans as a treatment for sexually related problems, including fertility and impotence and to increase s

Black Cumin

Nigella sativa

Black Cumin

Nigella sativa

(black seed) shown to promote weight loss and decrease body fat. The most well-researched benefits include protection against cell damage, & is a diur

Larkdaisy

Centratherum punctatum

Larkdaisy

Centratherum punctatum

(kesavarthini / brazil button flower / lark daisy) Treats wounds, helps hair growth, is a pain killer and also an antidote against certain snake bites

Green Chiretta

Andrographis paniculata

Green Chiretta

Andrographis paniculata

Aka: King of Bitters, Kalmegh, Fah Talai Jone. natural cold and flu remedy. taken at the first sign of a cold (within 24-48 hours of symptoms), it sig

Pirandai

Cissus quadrangularis

Pirandai

Cissus quadrangularis

Ilai Pirandai - (veldt grape) used for asthma, hemorrhoids, wounds, broken bones, boils, burns, rheumatic pains, and indigestion. can treat and preven

California Yerba Santa

Eriodictyon californicum

California Yerba Santa

Eriodictyon californicum

treats fevers, colds, stomachaches, asthma, rheumatism pleurisy, respiratory infections, alzheimer’s, tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis and dry mouth.

Paracress

Acmella oleracea

Paracress

Acmella oleracea

(toothache plant) used for their numbing and pain-relieving properties. noted to relieve stomatitis, have taste-activating properties, and to induce a

Selfheal

Prunella vulgaris

Selfheal

Prunella vulgaris

(self heal / heal all) In China, self-heal is used to treat cancer because of its antitumor properties. Self-heal's cooling properties help heal the l

Edelweiss

Leontopodium nivale

Edelweiss

Leontopodium nivale

has greater antioxidant potential than alpha-tocopherol, a significant form of Vitamin E present in leafy green vegetables, seeds, and nuts; edelweiss

Moringa

Moringa Oleifera

Moringa

Moringa Oleifera

used for over 4,000 years in ayurveda medicine by ancient greeks, romans, indians, etc. every part of the plant is edible. packed with protein, essent

Getto

Alpinia zerumbet

Getto

Alpinia zerumbet

Aka: Shell Ginger from okinawa japan, Okinawa has for decades enjoyed one of the longest life-expectancy rates in the world. people eat rice cakes wra

Tindora

Coccinia grandis

Tindora

Coccinia grandis

climbing plant, grows fruit that resemble cucumbers or watermelons. can eat the leaves raw to boost metabolism, lower blood sugar, and prevents diabet

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