Health / Herbs Glossary

Oregon grape root (Mahonia aquifolium): Antimicrobial, source of berberine which is an antimicrobial for several bacteria (see goldenseal for more on berberine).

Osha root (Ligusticum porteri): Reduces inflammation of the throat and mucous membranes, increases elimination of toxins throughout the spores of the skin, acts like a bronchial dilator.

Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata): Sedative, assists relaxation and sleep.

Pau DArco (Tabebuia impetiginosa): Retards the development of tumors, helps heal candida in adults thrush (candida in the infants mouth), helps heal viruses, anti-fungal, assists in eliminating parasites. Dr. T. Meyer learned . . . View Full Definition

Peppermint (Mentha piperita): Reduces cramps, antispasm, stimulant.

Plantain (Plantago ovaga): Alleviates skin infection and inflammation, also reduces pain and coughing.

Pleurisy root (Asclepias tuberosa): Remedy for colds and flus, expectorant.

Queen of the Meadow Root (Eupatorum purpureum): Also known as gravel root or Joe-Pye Weed. Diuretic, anti-lithic, urinary infections, respiratory.

Red clover (Trifolium pratense): Helps treat gout, reduces coughing, expels mucous from the lungs and throat, used to treat and prevent cancer.

Red raspberry leaves (Rubus idaeus): A uterine tonic, relaxes the uterus, traditionally believed to lead to an easier childbirth, midwives have found that women who drink raspberry leaf tea regularly during pregnancy have decre . . . View Full Definition

Red root (Ceanothus americanus): Treats tonsil inflammations and sore throats, increases transport of nutrients from the blood across the capillary cells to the lymph.

Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma sinensis): An immunostimulant

Rhubarb root (Rheum palmateom): The root stimulates the appetite, helps stop diarrhea, inhibits bacterial growth, inhibits growth of cancer, sometimes administered for upper digestive tract bleeding.

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis): Treats headaches, soothes upset stomach, a muscle stimulant, soothes irritated nerves.

Saint Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum): Anti-inflammatory, treats lung diseases, urinary infections, helps reduce stress, helps heal wounds and cuts.

Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata): Root used to soothe sore eyes, wounds, and burns, antimicrobial as a result of antibiotic properties (saponins), diuretic, diaphoretic.

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa serrulata): Anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, digestive aid, diuretic, relives dysmenorrhea that results from lack of uterine tone.

Scullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): Nervine, relaxant, sleep-inducing, relieves pain caused by spasms.

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