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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

Ajwain

Trachyspermum ammi

Ajwain

Trachyspermum ammi

produces small, seed-like fruits similar to caraway and cumin.the seeds are actually fruit. the fruit seeds have a small amount of oil in them known a

Vasa

Justicia adhatoda

Vasa

Justicia adhatoda

Aka:Malabar nut, adulsa, adhatoda, vasa, vasaka, adusa.antimicrobial, antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, antiulcer, anti-dia

Miracle Leaf

Kalanchoe pinnata

Miracle Leaf

Kalanchoe pinnata

Aka:Leaf of lifehas antioxidants, flavonoid, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, terpenoids, carbohydrates, minerals and glycosides.the leaves are eaten fo

Insulin Plant

Chamaecostus cuspidatus

Insulin Plant

Chamaecostus cuspidatus

as the name implies, improves insulin sensitivity, boosts immunity, lowers cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, and lowers blood sugar/glucose level. r

Muicle

Justicia Spicigera

Muicle

Justicia Spicigera

Aka: Mexican honeysuckletraditional medicinal herb used to boost energy, detoxify the blood, and treat anemia due to its high iron content.It acts as

Giloy

Tinospora cordifolia

Giloy

Tinospora cordifolia

Aka: Guduchia climbing shrub that grows on other trees.all parts of the plant contain compounds belonging to alkaloids, diterpenoid lactones, glycosid

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

is an expectorant, which means it helps the body expel excess mucus, usually by helping make your coughs more productive, to bring up mucus that may b

Dandelion

Taraxacum erythrospermum

Dandelion

Taraxacum erythrospermum

dandelion greens can be eaten cooked or raw and are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K. They also contain vitamin E, folate, and small amount

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

the centaur Chiron taught Achilles to use yarrow on his soldiers' wounds at Troy. Chiron also taught Asclepius medicine. Asclepius was said to resurre

Wood Betony

Betonica officinalis

Wood Betony

Betonica officinalis

Hildegard von Bingen (12th century) recommended it for menstrual disorders, bad dreams, and insomnia (worn as an amulet or in an herb pillow).used for

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

if you love bees, you'll love this herb. the plant's intense lemon fragrance and abundant nectar make it one of the most bee-attractive plants known,

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

historically planted around homes to keep bees and other insects away. repels bees from gardens, which is bad for pollination overall. plant wherever

Flax

Linum usitatissimum

Flax

Linum usitatissimum

chickens that eat flaxseed, lay eggs with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.has lignans, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, anti inflammatory effects, and a

Evening Primrose

Oenothera pilosella

Evening Primrose

Oenothera pilosella

used for atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema), rheumatoid arthritis, pms, breast pain, & menopause symptoms. rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) an

Elecampane

Inula helenium

Elecampane

Inula helenium

Aka: Девясил высокий, Horseheal, Scabwort, Aunee, Echter Alant/Helenenkraut, 土木香the root is used to make medicine. powerful respiratory tonic, especia

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea Purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea Purpurea

the alkylamides directly kill rhinovirus and influenza virus, AND they calm down the inflammatory response (sore throat, body aches, congestion). bind

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

chamomile is used for common cold, indigestion, anxiety, insomnia, excessive crying in infants (colic), respiratory disorders such as cough and bronch

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

can treat breathing issues, allergies, and type 2 diabetes. lowers risk of becoming diabetic, can fight cancer, ease depression, anti-viral, ease pms

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

the flower petals of the calendula plant has been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 12th century. not the same as the annual marigold pla

Chinese Water Chestnut

Eleocharis Dulcis

Chinese Water Chestnut

Eleocharis Dulcis

the starchy white flesh people eat is mostly carbohydrate.the peel contains a heat-stable antibiotic (rare), fisetin (a longevity/senolytic compound),

Eddo

Colocasia antiquorum

Eddo

Colocasia antiquorum

has a ton of fiber, stabilizes blood sugar, promotes weight loss (tldr chemical compounds inside), lowers risk of diabetes, lowers blood pressure, hig

Jicama

Pachyrhizus Erosus

Jicama

Pachyrhizus Erosus

only the root is edible, everything else is toxic. basically everything above ground shouldn't be ingested. never feed any above ground parts to anyth

Chinese Okra

Luffa acutangula

Chinese Okra

Luffa acutangula

has vitamin C & K1 & A, high fiber content, calcium, iron, protein, antioxidants (in this okra, it has polyphenols ((polyphenols can enter you

Lotus Root

Nelumbo Nucifera

Lotus Root

Nelumbo Nucifera

Aka: Sacred lotus, Indian lotus, Chinese water lily.Lotus root is the edible, crunchy rhizome (underwater stem) of the lotus plant, known for its cris

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