scabra 99
Geranium, G. maculatum 120, 216
G. robertianum 120, 216
Gerard, John 34, 98, 137, 162, 164, 175, 
187, 196, 205, 226, 257, 271
germ theory of disease 30German chamomile 14, 35, 77, 187,  
286, 291
Geum urbanum 216gillyflower 201ginger 13, 22, 38, 39, 61, 81, 116, 155, 
287, 298
ginkgo 11, 31, 35, 41, 87, 100Ginkgo biloba 11, 31, 35, 41, 87, 100ginseng 21, 27, 40, 42, 43, 68, 83, 118, 
124, 127, 243
adaptogenic properties 12, 13
gipsywort 231glasswort 196Glechoma hederacea syn. Nepeta glechoma 
216–17
glucosilinates 16Glycine max 38, 217Glycyrrhiza, G. glabra 15, 36, 72, 101, 117, 
136, 226
G. uralensis 20, 101
Gnaphalium, G. keriense 217
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G. uliginosum  217
goat’s rue 214
goji berry 42, 111
gokulakanta 221
golden root 127
goldenrod 32,  271
goldenseal 27, 49, 51, 105, 178
goldthread 195
Gonolobus condurango see Marsdenia 
condurango
good King Henry 188
goose grass 213–14
gorse 198
Gossypium, G. herbaceum  217–18
G. hirsutum  218
gotu kola 19, 47, 76
gou teng 280
gout 313
grains of paradise 45
grape jasmine 205
grape vine 15, 81, 283
gravel root 48, 209
great lobelia 110
greater burnet 266
greater celandine 187–88
greater dodder 198
greater galangal 61
greater knapweed 186
greater periwinkle 282
green chiretta 167
green tangerine 124
Grieve, Mrs. (herbalist) 163, 167, 172, 
243, 246–47
Grindelia, G. camporum  syn. G. robusta  
var. rigida  209, 218
G. squarrosa  218
ground ivy 216–17
ground pine 163
growing medicinal plants 286–87
propagation 287
Guaiacum, G. coulteri  218
G. officinale  23, 218
G. sanctum  218
guapi bark 218
guar gum 198
guarana 53, 245
Guarea, G. guara  218
G. rusbyi syn. G. guidonia  218
guayacan 218
guelder rose 150
guggul 85, 193
gui zhi  41
gully gum 207
gum problems  306
gumplant 209, 218
gurmar 218–19
gymnema 218–19
Gymnema sylvestre  218–19
gynecological problems see fertility 
problems; menopausal problems; 
reproductive & menstrual problems
H
hemorrhoids  302, 317
Hahnemann, Samuel 80
hai zao 267
haldi (turmeric) 90
hallucinogenic herbs 115, 130
Native American 49
shamanistic 18–19
South American 18, 53
Hamamelis virginiana  13, 50, 102
hangover  309hare’s ear root 72
haricot bean 246–47
harmala 245
“harmony” herbs 71
haronga 219
Haronga madagascariensis  218
Harpagophytum procumbens  44, 103
hartstongue 268
harvesting herbs 288
Harvey, William 25
hawthorn 15, 31, 35, 47, 87
hay fever  300
he shou wu  124
headaches  309
biliousness and 309
during pregnancy 317
infants & children 318
nausea with 306
sinus 312
stress-related 308
see also  migraine
heart, effect of herbs 13
see also circulation; circulatory problems
heartburn 317
heartsease 35, 281–82
heather 181
Hedeoma pulegoides  235
Hedera helix 219
hei zhi ma  (sesame) 269–70
Helen of Troy 107
Helianthus annuus  49, 107
Helleborus niger  218
hellweed 198
helonias 51, 186–87
hemlock 194, 215
hemlock spruce 278
hemp agrimony 208
henbane 69, 221–22
henna 227
hepatic herbs, action of 13
herb gardens 286–87
herb robert 120, 216
herba benedicta  (avens) 216
herba militaris  (yarrow) 56
herbal medicine, benefits of 10
development of 18–53
outlawed 27, 28, 34, 51
herbal practitioners 336
professional training 336
herbal remedies/treatments, making  
290–97
baths & skin washes 297
capsules & powders 292
compresses & lotions 296
creams 296
decoctions 291
equipment 290
essential oils 297
gargles & mouthwashes 297
infused oils 294
infusions 291
juices 297
macerations 297
ointments 295
pessaries & suppositories 297
poultices 295
safety 55, 290, 298
side effects 10, 298
steam inhalations 297
storage 290
syrups 293
tinctures 292, 293
tonic wines 293
weights & measures 290
herbal wines 293Herball, The (Gerard) see Gerard, John
herbals 20, 22, 24, 33–34
herbe au dragon (tarragon) 173
Herniaria glabra 171, 219
hibiscus 219–20
Hibiscus sabdariffa  219–20
hiccups  307
Hieracium pilosella  syn. Pilosella officinarum  
220
hijiki 267
Hildegard of Bingen 22, 61, 185, 266, 275
Himalayan silver birch 178
Hindu sacred plants 18
Hippocrates 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 32, 277
Hippophae rhamnoides  16, 220
holism 29, 30, 34, 37
see also  Ayurvedic medicine
hollyhock 165, 221
holy basil 37, 116, 286
holy thistle 137, 191
holy weed (yerba santa) 205
homeopathy 80
homeostasis 12
honeysuckle 229–30
hong hua (safflower) 42, 183
hoodia 220
Hoodia, H. currori  44
H. gordonii 220
hops 16, 33, 104
Hordeum vulgare  220–21
hormonally active herbs, action of 13
horse chestnut 15, 58
horsemint 236
horseradish 171–72
horsetail 13, 16, 136, 205
hot flashes 316
hou po  40, 232
houseleek 269
huai niu xi  (chaff flower) 159
huang bai  247
huang lian  43, 195
huang qi (astragalus) 68
huang quin (Baical skullcap) 134
Humulus lupulus 16, 33, 104
Hungarian pepper 74
huo ma ren (marijuana) 182
huo xiang 42, 161
Hydrangea aborescens  221
Hydrastis canadensis  27, 47, 49, 51,  
105, 178
Hydrocotyle vulgaris  76
Hygrophila, H. guayensis  221
H. spinosa 221
Hyoscyamus, H. muticus  222
H. niger 69, 221–22
hyperactivity 308
Hypericum perforatum  30, 31, 32, 51, 79, 
106, 286, 298
hyssop 33, 222
Hyssopus officinalis  33, 222
I
Ibn Cordoba 21
Ibn El Beitar 44
iboga 44–45
Iceland moss 186
Ilex, I. guayusa  222
I. paraguariensis  syn. I . paraguensis  222
Illicium verum  222–23
immune system, effect of herbs 12, 13
Imperatoria ostruthium  syn. Peucedanum 
ostruthium 223
impotence & premature ejaculation  316
Inca wheat 165Indian asparagus 174
Indian berry 167
Indian borage 84
Indian coral tree 206
Indian corn 154
“Indian ginseng” (withania) 152
Indian gooseberry 31, 204
Indian lobelia 279
Indian mallow 158
Indian medicine 19, 20, 21, 36–39
 see also  A yurvedic medicine
Indian mulberry 237
Indian olibanum 179
Indian pennywort 76
Indian snakeroot 261
Indian tobacco 110
Indian turnip 171
indigestion  307
infants & children  299, 318
influenza  see flu
infused oils 294
infusions 291, 299
inhalations see steam inhalations
insecticides/insect repellents 66, 70,  
97, 108
insomnia  309, 313, 317, 318
intoxicant herbs, African 45
Inula, I. helenium  13, 26, 107
I. japonica 107
inulin 26
ipecac 52, 186
Ipomeoea, I. batatas  223
I. pandurata  49
I. purga syn. Convolvulus jalapa  223
I. turpethum  223
I. violacea  223
Iris versicolor 223
Irish moss 189
irritable bowel syndrome  307
Islamic medicine (Unani Tibb) 21, 33, 
36–37, 39
ispaghula (psyllium) 123
ivy 219
J
Jack-in-the-pulpit 171
jalap 223
Jamaica dogwood 251
jambul 274
Japanese gentian 99
Japanese medicine 22, 42–43
jasmine 224
Jasminum, J. grandiflorum  224
J. officinale  41
J. sambac  224
Jateorhiza palmata  44, 224
java tea 243
jequirity 38, 158
ji xue teng  235
jiang huang  (turmeric) 90
jin qian cao  231
jin yin hua  78, 229–30
jing jie 40, 268
Joe Pye weed 209
joint pain & stiffness  313
ju hua  13, 43, 78, 229, 256
jue ming zi 75
Juglans, J. cinerea  50, 224
J. nigra 224
J. regia 224
juices 297
jujube 283
juniper 20, 71, 224–25
Juniperus, J. communis  20, 71,  224–25
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general indexJ. oxycedrus 225
J. rigida 225J. sabina 225J. virginicus 185
K
kampoh see Japanese medicinekanghi 158kanna 44–45kava 46, 122kava kava 122kelp 16, 213K’Eogh 169, 174, 187, 203, 206, 214, 220, 
252, 264
kerala 48–49, 236khat 185khellin 62kigelia 45, 225Kigelia pinnata syn. K. africana 45, 225kino 46, 258kiratatiktah 167knitbone 137knotgrass 124, 253kola nut 13, 45, 192–93Korean medicine 42–43Korean mint 161Krameria, K. cystisoides 225
K. parvifolia 225K. triandra 225
kudzu 258–59kumarhou 254kuth 267–68
L
Lactuca, L. sativa 226
L. virosa 225–26
lady’s bedstraw 214–15lady’s mantle 163–64, 286lady’s slipper 199–200Lamium album 226lapacho 13, 139larch 226Larix decidua syn. L. europaea 226Larrea, L. divaricata 226
L. tridentata 226
Laurus, L. camphora see Cinnamomum 
camphora
L. nobilis 226–27, 286
Lavandula, L. angustifolia syn. L. officinalis 
35, 108, 286
L. spica 108L. stoechas 108
lavender 35, 108, 286Lawsonia inermis syn. L. alba 227laxative herbs, action of 11, 13lemon 11, 14, 16, 38, 82, 191lemon balm 13, 113, 286lemon grass 48, 198–99, 286lemon verbena 52, 151, 228–29Leonurus, L. cardiaca 227
L. heterophyllus 227L. sibiricus 227
Lepidium, L. meyenii 228
L. virginicum 227–28
Leptandra virginica syn. Veronicastrum 
virginicum 228
lesser celandine 260–61lesser periwinkle 282lesser skullcap 135Levant storax 229Levant wormwood 172–73Levisticum officinale syn. Ligusticum 
levisticum 228lian qiao 212life root 269lignum vitae 23, 218Ligusticum, L. chuanxiong 228
L. levisticum see Levisticum officinaleL. sinense 228L. wallachii 42, 117
lily of the valley 31, 194lime (Citrus aurantiifolia) 177, 191, 250lime (Tilia spp.) 277Lind, James 25linden 277ling 180Linnaeus, Carolus 200, 270, 277linseed 16, 18, 109Linum, L. catharticum 109
L. usitatissimum 16, 18, 109
lippia 227Lippia, L. adoensis 229
L. alba 228L. citriodora syn. Aloysia triphylla 52, 151, 
228–29
L. dulcis 228, 229
Liquidambar, L. orientalis 36, 229
L. styraciflua 229
licorice 15, 36, 72, 101, 117, 136, 226Liriosma ovata 258liver tonics 72, 111, 124, 125, 133, 137liver, weakened 319Lobaria pulmonaria 229lobelia 27, 49, 50, 110, 150, 209Lobelia, L. cardinalis 49
L. chinensis 110L. inflata 27, 49, 110, 150, 209L. siphilitica 110
lomatium 229Lomatium dissectum 229“longevity” herb 125Lonicera spp. 78, 229–30
L. caprifolium 229L. japonica 229–30
loofah 230Lophophora williamsii 49, 230lotions 296, 299lovage 228love-in-a-mist 240lucerne 233–34Luffa cylindrica syn. L. aegyptica 230Luma chequen 274lungwort 18, 259Lycium chinense syn. L. barbarum 42, 111Lycopodium clavatum 230Lycopus, L. europaeus 231
L. virginicus 231
Lysimachia, L. christinae 231
L. nemorum 231L. vulgaris 231
Lythrum salicaria 231
M
ma bian cao (vervain) 149ma huang (ephedra) 95maca 228mace 37, 115macerations 297mad dog 135Madagascar periwinkle 16, 282madder 263Madhuca spp. 231“magical” herbs, African 44
Native American 49
magnolia 232Magnolia, M. grandiflora 232
M. officinalis 40, 232maidenhair fern 160maidenhair tree 100maize see cornMajorana hortensis see Origanum majoranamalabar nut 160male fern 202Malva sylvestris 165, 232Mandragora officinarum 33, 180, 232mandrake 33, 180, 232Manihot esculenta 232–33manioc 232–33manna ash 213Maori remedies 254Maranta arundinacea 52, 233margoas tree (neem) 70marijuana 21, 104, 182Marrubium vulgare 233Marsdenia condurango syn. Gonolobus 
condurango 233
marsh cudweed 217marsh pennywort 76marshmallow 13, 34, 35, 158, 165Mary thistle 137masterwort 223mastic tree 251matchbox bean 205maté 52, 222matico 122, 249–50Matricaria recutita see Chamomilla recutitaMattiolo, Pierandrea 185, 223, 227, 229maypop 119mayweed 169meadow anemone 168meadow saffron 89, 193meadowsweet 35, 98Medicago sativa 233–34medical schools, establishment of 21, 22medicinal plants, active constituents 
14–16, 17
cultivation of 35as food & medicines 11–12growing 286–87harvesting & processing 288–89plant chemicals 10–11, 26, 28, 31plant names 55value of whole plants 11, 31see also individual plants
medicine man see shamanistic medicinemedieval folk healing 20–21Melaleuca, M. alternifolia  13, 14, 26, 46, 47, 
112
M. leu
cadendron 112, 234
M. linariifolia 112M. viridiflora 112, 234
Melia azedarach 70melilot 15, 234Melilotus officinalis syn. M. arvensis 15, 234melissa 113Melissa officinalis 13, 113, 286Membryanthemum spp. 44–45memory failing 319menopausal problems 316menstrual problems 301, 315Mentha, M. aquatica 114
M. arvensis 235M. haplocalyx 234–35M. x piperita 30, 114, 286M. pulegium 48, 71, 235M. spicata 114, 235
Menyanthes trifoliata 235mercury poisoning 24mescaline 230mesquite 48metabolism, weakened in old age 319metallic poisons 24Mexican poppy 171mezereon 200migraine 309milfoil 56milk thistle 34, 72, 137milk vetch 68milkwort 252Milletta reticulata 235mind-altering remedies, South American 52–53minerals 16miner’s lettuce 236–37mistletoe 13, 18, 283Mitchella repens 235–36Momordica, M. charantia 48–49, 236
M. cochinchinensis 236
Monarda, M. didyma 236
M. punctata 236
monkshood 160monsonia 236Monsonia ovata 236Montia perfoliata 236–37Moreton Bay chestnut tree 31morinda 237Morinda, M. citrifolia 237
M. officinalis 237
morning glory 49, 223morning sickness 317morphine 10, 11, 26, 28, 86, 244Morus, M. alba 40, 237–38
M. nigra 238
motherwort 227motion sickness 306mouse-ear hawkweed 220mouth problems see mouth ulcers;  
oral thrush; toothache
mouth ulcers 306mouthwashes 97, 112, 122, 297mucilaginous herbs 16mugwort 173muira puama 258mullein 47, 281Murraya, M. koenigii 238
M. paniculata 238
Musa spp. 238muscle aches 311, 312muscle tension 308musculoskeletal problems 312–13musculoskeletal system, effect of herbs 13Myddfai, Physicians of 21, 141, 170,  
173, 200
Myrica, M. cerifera 238
M. gale 14, 238–39
Myristica fragrans 22, 37, 115Myroxylon pereirae syn. M. balsamum var. pereirae 239
myrrh 19, 44, 85myrtle 36, 239Myrtus communis 36, 239
N
nan wu wei zi (schisandra) 133nasturtium 52Nasturtium officinale 239National Institute of Medical Herbalists 
16, 27, 336
Native American medicine 25, 26–27, 
49–50
see also Central American medicine; 
shamanistic medicine; South American medicine
Natural History (Pliny the Elder) see Pliny 
the Elder
naturopathy 27nausea & vomiting 306, 317
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neem oil 70, 161
Nepeta, N. cataria  239–40
N. glechoma see Glechoma hederacea
Nerium oleander  19
neroli oil (bitter orange oil) 190–91
nerve & stress-related problems  308–
309, 319
nervine herbs, action of 13
nervine tonics 57, 106, 131, 135
nervous exhaustion 308–309, 319
nervous system, effect of herbs 12, 13
nettle 33, 63, 146
nettle rash  303
neuralgia  308
New Zealand medicine 47
niaouli 234
Nicotiana tabacum  49, 69, 110, 182, 240
Nigella, N. damascena  240
N. sativa  240
night sweats  316
night-blooming cereus 268–69
nikkar nut 180–81
niu bang zi (burdock) 65
noni 237
North American medicine 48–51
see also Native American medicine
northern prickly ash 153
“nosebleed” (yarrow) 56
nosebleeds 310
notoginseng 243
Notopterygium incisium  41, 240
notopterygium root 240
nutmeg 22, 37, 115
“nutmeg butter” 115
nux vomica 273
Nymphaea, N. alba  240–41
N. lotus  240–41
N. odorata  240
O
oats 11–12, 13, 175
Ocimum, O. basilicum  116, 241
O. basilicum var. minimum  241
O. tenuiflorum  syn. O. sanctum 37,  
116, 286
Oenothera biennis  30, 51, 179, 241
oil of Cade 225
oils, essential 297, 299
infused 294
ointments 295
older adults  319
Olea europaea  241–42
oleander 19
olive 241–42
omega-3 oils 109
onion 11, 59, 164
Ononis spinosa  242
Operculina turpethum  242
Ophelia chirata see Suvertia chirata
opium poppy 10, 21, 26, 28, 46, 47,  
244
Opuntia ficus-indica  47, 242
oral thrush  314
oregano 242–43
oregon grape  177
Origanum, O. majorana  syn. Majorana 
hortensis  242
O. vulgare 242–43
Orthosiphon aristata  243
osteopathy 27, 51
Oswego tea 236
over-the-counter medicines 17, 35
overactivity,  insomnia and 309nervous exhaustion and 309
P
Pacific yew 31, 275
Paeonia, P. lactiflora syn. P. albiflora  42, 117, 243
P. officinalis  20, 117, 243
P. suffructicosa  117
pain relief 11, 21, 86, 96, 97, 103, 114, 
122, 155
palas 180
pale catechu 280
palpitations 302
Panax, P. ginseng  12, 13, 21, 40, 42, 43, 68, 
79, 83, 118, 124, 127, 243
P. notoginseng  118, 243
P. quinquefolium 118, 243–44
panic attacks  302, 308
Papaver, P. rhoeas  244
P. somniferum  10, 11, 21, 26, 28, 46, 244
papaya 11, 183
paprika 74
papyrus 199
Paracelsus 23–24, 30
pareira 52, 189
Parietaria officinalis  syn. P. diffusa  245
Parkinson, John 108
parsley 246
parsley piert 170
partridge berry 235–36
passiflora 119
Passiflora, P. incarnata  119
P. quadrangularis  119
passionflower 119
Pasteur, Louis 28
patchouli 161, 252
pau d’arco 53, 139
Paullinia, P. cupana  syn. P. sorbilis  53, 245
P. yoco  245
Pausinystalia yohimbe  syn. Corynanthe 
yohimbe 245
peepal 212
Peganum harmala  245
pelargonium 120
Pelargonium, P. reniforme  120
P. sidoides  120
pellitory 45, 166
pellitory-of-the-wall 245
penicillin 28
pennyroyal 48, 71, 235
peony 20, 117, 243
pepper 122, 250
peppermint 30, 114, 286
peptic ulcers  35, 313
pergularia 246
Pergularia extensa  246
period pain  315
Persea americana  50, 121
Peruvian balsam  239
Peruvian bark 80
pessaries 297
petha 177
Petroselinum crispum  246
Peucedanum graveolens see Anethum 
graveolens
Peumus boldo  52, 246
peyote 49, 230
Pfaffia paniculata  246
Phaseolus vulgaris  246–47
Phellodendron amurense  247
phenols 14
Philadelphia fleabane 195
phu (valerian) 148
phyllanthus 247
Phyllanthus amarus  247Physalis alkekengi  syn. P. franchetti  247
Physiomedicalism 27, 50–51, 221, 231
Phytolacca americana  syn. P. decandra  49, 
51, 247–48
phytotherapy 31
Picrasma excelsa  syn. Picraenia excelsa  248
picrorrhiza 248
Picrorrhiza kurroa 248
pilewort 260–61
“Pill of Eight Ingredients” 125, 196
pill-bearing spurge 209
Pilosella offoconarum see Hieracium pilosella
Pimenta officinalis  248
Pimpinella anisum  53, 248–49
pineapple 53, 167
Pinguicula, P. grandiflora  249
P. vulgaris  249
pinkroot 272
Pinus sylvestris  14, 249
Piper, P. angustifolia  122, 249–50
P. betle 122, 250
P. cubeba 122, 250
P. methysticum  46, 122
P. nigrum  116, 180, 250
P. sanctum  122
Pipinella anisum  223
pipsissewa 188
Piscidia erythrina  251
pistachio nut 251
Pistacia, P. lentiscus  251
P. vera  251
pit shirish 163
plague, spread of 23
plant names 55
plant spirits, belief in 18
Plantago  spp. 13, 123
P. asiatica  123, 251
P. indica  123
P. lanceolata  251
P. major  123, 251
P. ovata  123
P. psyllium  123
plantain 238
Plasmodium parasite  28, 67
Plectranthus barbatus see Coleus forskohlii
pleurisy root 49, 173–74
Pliny the Elder 32–34, 160, 190, 196, 234, 
235
Plumbago, P. europaea  251
P. zeylanica  251
Podophyllum, P. hexandrum  252
P. peltatum  252
Pogostemon cablin  161, 252
poison ivy 262
pokeweed 49, 51, 247–48
Polo, Marco 22, 190
Polygala, P. senega  252
P. tenuifolia  252
P. vulgaris  252
Polygonatum, P. biflorum  253
P. multiflorum  253
P. odoratum  253
Polygonum, P. aviculare 124, 253
P. bistorta  13, 124, 253–54
P. cuspidatum  124
P. hydropiper  254
P. multiflorum  41, 43, 124
Polymnia uvedalia  254
Polypodium vulgare  254
polypody 254
polysaccharides 16
Pomaderris elliptica  254
pomegranate 39, 259–60
populeon see balm of Gilead
Populus, P. x candicans  syn. P. x gileadensis 254–55
P. tremuloides  255
Poria cocos syn. Sclerotium cocos  40, 61
Portulaca oleracea  255
P. oleracea var. sativa 255
pot infusion 291
pot marigold 73
potato 23, 52, 271, 298
Potentilla, P. anserina  255–56
P. erecta  syn. P. tormentilla  256
Poterium officinalis see Sanguisorba officinalsi
poultices 52, 145, 295
powders 292
prana  24
premenstrual syndrome  315
pregnancy  299, 317
prickly ash 48, 153
prickly pear 47, 242
primula 256
Primula veris  15, 35, 256
printing, invention of 24, 33–34
proanthocyanins 15
progesterone levels  316
prontoalivio 228
Prosopis juliflora  48
Prunella vulgaris  256
Prunus, P. armeniaca  15, 257
P. avium  257
P. cerasus  257
P. mume  257
P. serotina 15, 257–58
Psoralea corylifolia  258
psyllium 13, 123
Pterocarpus marsupium  46, 180, 258
Ptychopetalum olacoides  syn. P. uncinatum  258
pu gong ying 141
pu huang 279
Pueraria, P. lobata  syn. P. thunbergiana 258–59
P. mirifica 259
P. tuberosa  259
Pulicaria dysenterica  107
Pulmonaria officinalis  18, 259
pulsatilla 35, 168
Pulsatilla, P. chinensis  259
P. vulgaris see Anemone pulsatilla
pumpkin 197
Punica granatum  39, 259–60
purging 24, 109
purging flax 109
purple coneflower 92
purple foxglove 15, 26, 35, 194, 202
purple loosestrife 231
purslane 255
pygeum 45, 260
Pygeum, P. africanum  45, 260
P. gardneri  260
Q
qi (primal energy) 24, 43
qiang huo  240
qin jiao  99
qing hao  67
qu mai  201
quaking aspen 255
quality control 17
quassia 248
quebracho 175
queen of the meadow 98
queen’s delight  273
Quercus robur  14, 260
Quillaja saponaria  53, 260
quince 198
quinine 11, 52, 80, 165
quinoa 165
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radish 16, 261
ragwort 19, 298ramsoms 59, 164Ranunculus, R. delphinifolius 261
R. ficaria 260–61
Raphanus sativus 16, 261raspberry 264Rauvolfia, R. serpentina 261
R. vomitoria 261
red beet 178red bush 174red clover 14, 277red poppy 244red river gum 47rehmannia 42, 95, 117, 125Rehmannia, R. glutinosa 42, 95, 117,  
125
R. lutea 125
“rejuvenator” tonics 76, 124relaxant herbs, action of 13ren shen (ginseng) 118reproductive and menstrual problems 
315–16
respiration/respiratory system, effect of 
herbs 12, 13
respiratory tract problems 310–12Rhamnus, R. carthaticus 262
R. frangula syn. Frangula alnus 261–62R. purshiana 262
rhatany 225Rheum, R. officinale 126
R. palmatum 11, 15, 42, 126, 177,  
264
R. rhaponticum 126R. tanguticum 126
rheumatism 319rhodiola 127Rhodiola, R. crenulata 127
R. quadrifida 127R. rosea 127
Rhus, R. aromatica 262
R. glabra 262R. toxicodendron 262
Ribes nirgum 262ribwort plantain 251Ricinus communis 19, 36, 262–63Rig Veda (Ayurvedic text) 36Roman chamomile 77, 187Roman nettle 146rooibos 174roots, rhizomes, tubers, & bulbs, 
harvesting & processing 289
Rosa, R. canina 16, 263
R. gallica 263
rose 263rosebay willowherb 187rosemary 13, 33, 128, 286Rosmarinus officinalis 13, 33, 128, 286rou dou kou (nutmeg & mace) 115rou gui (cinnamon) 81rowan 271–72Rubia tinctorum 263Rubus, R. fruticosus 15, 34, 264
R. idaeus 264
rue 179, 222, 265Rumex, R. acetosa 264
R. acetosella 264R. crispus 65, 264–65
rupturewort 171, 219Ruscus aculeatus 265Rush, Dr. Benjamin 24Ruta, R. chalepensis 265
R. graveolens 179, 222, 265S
Sabal serrulata see Serenoa repenssafflower 184saffron 89, 184sage 22, 23, 34, 130, 131, 286, 287saikosides 72St. John’s wort 30, 31, 32, 51, 79, 106, 
286, 298
Salicornia europeae 196salicylic acid 14, 26, 129Salix, S. acmophylla 129
S. alba 13, 14, 26, 129, 140S. fragilis 129S. nigra 129
sallaki 179Salvia, S. divinorum 130
S. lavandulifolia 131S. miltiorrhiza 13, 42, 130, 131S. officinalis 22, 23, 34, 130, 131,  
286, 287
S. sclarea 131, 265
Sambucus nigra 15, 18, 34, 51, 132samphire 196san qi 118, 243sand spurrey 170–71sandalwood 266sandwort 170–71sang yebl (white mulberry) 40, 237–38sangre de drago 196Sanguinaria canadensis 266Sanguisorba officinalis syn. Poterium 
officinalis 266
sanicle 266Sanicula europaea 266Santalum album 266sap & gel, harvesting & processing 289Saponaria officinalis 267saponins 15Sargassum, S. fusiforme 267
S. pallidum 267
sarpagandha (Indian snakeroot) 261sarsaparilla 21, 270Satureja, S. hortensis 267
S. montana 267
Saussurea, S. amara 268
S. lappa syn. S. costus 267–68
savin 225saw palmetto 48, 51, 136, 197scallion 164scarlet pimpernel 166–67scented Solomon’s seal 253schisandra 40, 133Schisandra, S. chinensis 40, 133
S. sphenanthera 133
Schizonepeta tenuifolia 40, 268Sclerotium cocos see Poria cocosScolopendrium vulgare 268Scots pine 14, 249Scrophularia, S. aquatica 268
S. marylandica 268S. ningopoensis 268S. nodosa 268
scurvy 25scurvy grass 191–92Scutellaria, S. baicalensis syn. S. macrantha 
40, 42, 134, 135, 175
S. galericulata 135S. lateriflora 49, 134, 135S. minor 135
sea beet 178sea buckthorn 16, 220sea fennel 198sea holly 206seabeach sandwort 171seaweed 44
see also bladderwrack; help
sedative herbs, action of 13
seeds, collecting 289Selenicereus grandiflorus 268–69self-heal 256Sempervivum tectorum 269Seneca snakeroot 252Senecio, S. aureus syn. Packera aureus 269
S. jacobaea 19, 269, 298
senna 13, 15, 22, 30, 45, 75Senna alexandrina see Cassia sennaSerenoa, S. adamsonii 136
S. japa 136S. repens syn. Sabal serrulata 48, 51, 136, 
197
sesame 269–70Sesamum indicum 269–70sex drive, low 316sex hormones 12, 13shamanistic medicine 18–19, 25
North American 49South American 53
shan yao 43, 91shan zhu yu 196shatavari 174sheep’s sorrel 264sheng di huang 125sheng jian 155sheng ma 79shepherd’s purse 183shi chang pu 57shingles 304shu di huang 125si gua luo 230Siamese ginger 61Siberian ginseng 94Siddha medicine 36side effects from herbal treatments 10, 
298
silver birch 178silverweed 255–56
Silybum marianum syn. Carduus marianus 
34, 72, 137
sil
ymarin 137
singabera 155sinus problems 309, 312siris tree 163sisal agave 161skin health, effects of herbs 12, 13skin problems 303–305skin rashes 303, 318skullcap 49, 134, 135skunk cabbage 274sleep problems see insomniaslippery elm 16, 48, 50, 145, 264Smilax spp. 21, 270smooth sumac 262soap bark 53, 260soapwort 267Socotra dragon tree 196Solanum, S. dulcamara 270
S. insidiosum 271S. melongena 69, 270–71S. tuberosum 23, 52, 271, 298
Solidago, S. canadensis 271
S. odora 271S. virgaurea 32, 271
Solomon’s seal 252–53Sorbus aucuparia 271–72sore nipples 315sore throats 311sorrel 264South American medicine 21, 52–53southern prickly ash 153southernwood 172soya 38, 217Spanish sage 131spasmolytic herbs, action of 13spastic constipation 307spearmint 114, 235speedwell 281sphagnum moss 28Spigelia, S. anthelmia 272
S. flemmingania 272S. marilandica 272
spike lavender 108spiny bamboo 176spiny restharrow 242spirits, plant spirits 18
see also “vital spirits”
sprains 312“spring” tonics 137squaw root 79squaw vine 235–36squaw weed 269squill 280Stachys officinalis syn. S. betonica 272star anise 222–23star grass 164steam inhalations 297, 299Stellaria media 272–73, 289steroid anti-inflammatories 28Stillingia sylvatica 273stimulant herbs, action of 13stings 303stinking mayweed 169stomachache 305stomachic herbs, action of 13stone root 193storax 36, 229storing herbs 288–89strawberry tree 170stress 118, 148, 152, 308
in old age 319
stretch marks 317strewing herb 98Strychnos nux-vomica 273Styrax benzoin 273su xian hua 41suan zhoa ren 43suma 246summer savory 267sunburn 303sundew 203sunflower 49, 107suppositories 297sutherlandia 45Sutherlandia frutescens 45sweet basil 116, 241sweet cherry 257sweet chestnut 184sweet flag 13, 39, 57, 298sweet gale 14, 238–39sweet marjoram 242sweet potato 223sweet sedge 57sweet sumac 262sweet violet 282sweet woodruff 174–75sweet wormwood 10, 43, 67sweet-scented goldenrod 271swellings 303Swertia chirata 16, 39, 273–74Symphytum officinale 10, 12, 13, 35, 138, 
286, 290
Symplocarpus foetidus 274synergy, herbal 31syphilis 23, 24syrups 293
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S. gerrardii 274
T
Tabebuia  spp. 139
T. avellanedae  139
T. impetiginosa 53, 139
Tabernanthe iboga  45
tai chi symbol 43
tamarind 274
Tamarindus indica  274
Tamus communis  180
Tanacetum, T. parthenium  33, 78, 140, 286, 
291
T. vulgare 78, 140, 274–75
Tang Materia Medica  177, 204, 261
tannins 11, 14
tansy 78, 140, 274–75
Taraxacum, T. mongolicum  141
T. officinale  16, 47, 65, 141, 289
tarragon 173
tart cherry 257
taxol 31
Taxus, T. baccata  275
T. brevifolia  31, 275
tea 39, 81, 181, 215, 222, 224
tea tree 13, 16, 26, 46, 47, 112
teasel 203
teething  318
tension  308
during pregnancy 317
premenstrual 315
sinus headaches and 309
Terminalia, T. arjuna  142
T. belerica 142, 275
T. chebula  142, 275–76
thalidomide tragedy 28–29
Thea sinensis see Camellia sinensis
Theobroma cacao  276
Theophrastus 165, 171
Thlaspi bursta-pastoris see Capsella  
bursa-pastoris
Thomson, Samuel 27, 50, 110, 215
thornapple 200–201
three-leaved caper 88
thrush  314
Thuja occidentalis  276
thyme 31, 35, 48, 143, 198, 276–77, 286
thymol 14, 143, 276
Thymus, T. serpyllum  143, 276–77
T. vulgaris  31, 35, 48, 143, 198, 276, 286
tian nan xing  171
tiger nut 199
Tilia spp. 277
tinctures 292, 293, 299
tinnevelly senna 75
tobacco 49, 69, 110, 182, 240
tongue ulcers  306
tonic herbs, action of 13
tonic wines 293
tonsillitis  311
toothache  308
toothache tree 153
tormentil 256
toxic herbs 19, 22, 55
toxicity in the body, effect of herbs 12
toza 229
trade and trade routes, effects of 20, 21, 
22–23, 36, 37, 44
trailing eclipta 204
tree of heaven 162–63
tree lungwort 229
Trifolium pratense  14, 277
Trigonella foenum-graecum  277–78Trillium erectum  278
Tropaeolum majus  52, 278
tropane alkaloids 69
Trotula (woman physician) 22
trout lily 206
true unicorn root 164
Tsuga canadensis  278
tulsi (holy basil) 116
turmeric 22, 35, 37, 38, 51, 90, 155, 198
Turnera, T. diffusa  syn. T. diffusa var. aphrodisiaca  48, 51, 144
T . opifera 144
T . ulmifolia 144
turpeth 242
Tussilago farfara  13, 20, 278–79
Tylophora asmatica  279
Typha angustifolia  279
U
ulcers  see mouth ulcers; peptic ulcers
Ulex europaeus 198
Ulmus, U. americana  145
U. carpinifolia  20
U. rubra 16, 48, 50, 145, 264
umckaloabo 120
una de gato 280
Unani Tibb see Islamic medicine
Uncaria, U. gambier  280
U. rhynchophylla  280
U. tomentosa  280
Urginea maritima  syn. Drimia maritima  280
urinary infections  314
during pregnancy 317
urinary system, effect of herbs 13
Urtica, U. dioica  33, 63, 146
U. pilulifera  146
U. urens  146
urticaria  303
Ustilago zeae  154
Utricularia  spp. 161
uva-ursi 71, 144, 170, 212
V
Vaccinium, V. macrocarpon  147, 280–81
V. myrtillus 147
V. vitis-idaea 147
vaginal yeast infection  314, 317
valerian 10, 32, 148
Valeriana, V. capensis  148
V. hardwickii 148
V. officinalis  10, 32, 148
V. ulginosa 148
V. wallichi 148
varicose veins  302, 317
varuna 88
vasaka 160
Verbascum thapsus  47, 281
Verbena, V. hastata  149
V. officinalis  46, 47, 149, 151
vermouth 66
Veronica officinalis  281
Veronicastrum virginicum see Leptandra 
virginica
vertigo  306
vervain 46, 47, 149, 151
Viburnum, V. opulus  13, 33, 49, 150
V. prunifolium 150, 281
V. rufidulum  281
Vietnamese herbal medicine 22
Vinca, V. major  282
V. minor  281–82
V. rosea  16, 282
Viola, V. canina  282V. odorata  282
V. tricolor  35, 282
V. yedoens  282
viper’s bugloss 204
Virginia peppergrass 227–28
Virginian skullcap 135
Viscum album  13, 283
visnaga 13, 15, 19, 44, 47, 62
“vital force” 24–25
“vital spirit” 32, 35
vitality, general  316, 317, 319
vitamins 16
Vitex agnus-castus  13, 33, 151
Vitis vinifera  15, 81, 283
volatile oils 14
vomiting  see nausea & vomiting
vulnerary herbs, action of 12, 13
W
wahoo bark 208
wallflower 187
walnut 224
Wang Lu 27
“warming” herbs 27, 38
warts  304
washes 297
water figwort 268
water hyssop 175
watercress 16, 239
watermelon 190
watermint 114
wax gourd 177
weeping forsythia 212
weeping skin  300, 303
wheezing & shortness of breath  301
white beet 178
white bryony 180
white deadnettle 226
white elm 145
white horehound 233
white lotus 240–41
white mulberry 237–38
white peony 42, 117
white pond lily 240
white water lily 240–41
white willow 13, 14, 26, 129, 140
wild cherry 15, 257–58
wild chrysanthemum 78
wild cinnamon 182
wild herbs, harvesting 288
wild horehound 208
wild hydrangea 221
wild indigo 176–77
wild iris 223
wild lettuce 225–26
wild marjoram 242–43
wild onion 164
wild sarsaparilla 170
wild strawberry 212–13
wild th yme 143, 276–77
wild yam 9, 15, 49, 186
winter cherry 247
winter savory 267
wintergreen 14, 215
witch hazel 13, 50, 102
withania 38, 152
Withania somnifera  38, 152
Withering, William 26, 202
wood anemone 168
wood apple 210
woolly foxglove 202
World Health Organization 29, 45
wormseed 188
wormwood 13, 16, 66, 67, 172wound-healing herbs 12, 13
wounds, minor  304
see also  cuts & grazes
wu jia pi 94
wu mei 257
wu wei zi  133
wu zhu yu  209
X
xian he cao  162
xuan fu hua  107
Y
yan hu suo  (corydalis) 86
yang (Chinese concept) 40–42, 43
tonics 81
yarrow 33,  56, 291
ye hu hua  78
yellow balsam 196
yellow dock 65, 264–65
Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine  
(Chinese text) 19–20, 40
yellow foxglove 202
yellow jasmine 13, 216
yellow loosestrife 231
yellow pheasant’s eye 160
yellow pimpernel 231
yellow water crowsfoot 261
yerba dulce 229
yerba santa 205
yew 275
yi zhi ren  61
yin (Chinese concept) 40–42, 43
tonics 83, 95, 125
yin chen hao  172
ylang-ylang 182
yohimbe 245
yu mi shu  154
yuan zhi  252
Z
Zanthoxylum, Z. americanum  48, 153
Z. bungeanum  153
Z. capense  153
Z. clava-herculis  153
Z. zanthoxyloides  153
Zea mays  13, 23, 48, 71, 154, 161, 162
zedoary 198
zhe bei mu  43
zhi mu  168
zhi zi  215
Zingiber officinale  13, 22, 38, 39, 61, 81, 
116, 155, 287, 298
Ziziphus, Z. jujuba  283
Z. spinosa 43, 283
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index of herbs by ailmentIndex of Herbs  
by Ailment
This index includes a wide range of ailments, listing key herbs used to  
treat each one. Page numbers in bold denote a self-help use. A
Abdominal pain see Stomach spasm
Acidity see IndigestionAcne & boils
burdock (Arctium lappa) 65 , 305
calendula (Calendula officinalis) 73, 304clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) 97, 305comfrey (Symphytum officinale) 138, 305dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) 141, 305
echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 92, 305garlic (Allium sativum) 59, 305lemon (Citrus limon) 82, 305myrrh (Commiphora molmol) 85, 305slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) 145, 305tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) 112, 305
Aging & debility 
ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 152, 
319
codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula) 83, 319fo ti (Polygonum mutiflorum) 124garlic (Allium sativum) 59, 319ginseng (Panax ginseng) 118, 319goji berry (Lycium chinense) 111oats (Avena sativa) 175, 319thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 143, 319see also Blood pressure, high; Circulatory 
problems; Digestive problems; Joint pain & stiffness; Liver function; Memory & concentration failure
Alcoholic poisoning, milk thistle (Silybum 
marianum) 137
Allergic rhinitis & hay fever
Baical skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) 
134, 300
boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) 208, 300
common plantain (Plantago major) 251, 
300
echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 92, 300elder (Sambucus nigra) 132, 300eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) 209, 300goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) 271, 300marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) 165, 300
nettle (Urtica dioica) 146, 300thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 143, 300
Anemia  
chiretta (Swertia chirata) 273, 301
gentian (Gentiana lutea) 99, 301nettle (Urtica dioca) 146, 301wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) 66, 301
Angina 
arjun (Terminalia arjuna) 142cattail (Typha angustifolia) 279dan shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) 130hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) 87notoginseng (Panax notoginseng) 243visnaga (Ammi visnaga) 62
Anorexia see Appetite lossAnxiety & tension
codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula) 83, 308damiana (Turnera difusa) 144, 308lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) 113, 308passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) 119St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 
106, 308Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus 
senticosus) 94, 308
skullcap (Scutelleria lateriflora) 135, 308
valerian (Valeriana officinalis) 148, 308see also Stress
Appetite loss 
bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) 226–27bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) 235calumba (Jateorhiza palmata) 225cinchona (Cinchona spp.) 80codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula) 83, 306
condurango (Marsdenia condurango) 233gentian (Gentiana lutea) 99, 301licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 101, 306lovage (Levisticum officinale) 228nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) 115radish (Raphanus sativus) 261sweet flag (Acorus calamus) 57
Arthritis & gout
avocado (Persea americana) 121bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) 226–27black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) 79, 313
bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata) 235boswellia (Boswellia serrata) 179celery (Apium graveolens) 64, 313deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) 
69, 313
devil’s claw (Harpagophytum 
procumbens) 103, 311
lemon (Citrus limon) 82, 313meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) 98, 313
northern prickly ash (Zanthoxylum 
americanum) 153
pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) 247–48turmeric (Curcuma longa) 90white willow (Salix alba) 129, 313see also Joint pain & stiffness; Rheumatism
Asthma 
Baical skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) 134, 
301
crampbark (Viburnum opulus) 150, 301desmodium (Desmodium adscendens) 201echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 92, 301German chamomile (Chamomilla 
recutita) 77, 301
gumplant (Grindelia camporum) 218lobelia (Lobelia inflata ) 110
nettle (
Urtica dioca) 146, 301
passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) 119pill-bearing spurge (Euphorbia hirta) 209Seneca snakeroot (Polygala senega) 252thornapple (Datura stramonium) 200–201thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 143, 301visnaga (Ammi visnaga) 62wild cherry (Prunus serotina) 257–58
Athlete’s foot 
calendula (Calendula officinalis) 73, 304turmeric (Curcuma longa) 90, 304
B 
Back pain
crampbark (Viburnum opulus) 150, 313devil’s claw (Harpagophytum 
procumbens) 103, 313lavender (Lavandula officinalis) 108, 313
lobelia (Lobelia inflata) 110pepper (Piper nigrum) 250, 313northern prickly ash (Zanthoxylum 
americanum) 153, 313
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 
106, 313
thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 143, 313white willow (Salix alba) 129, 313
Bedwetting, California poppy (Eschscholzia 
californica) 207
Bites see Stings, bites, & swellingsBladder stones see StonesBleeding
American cranesbill (Geranium 
maculatum) 216
bistort (Polygonum bistorta) 253cattail (Typha angustifolia) 279common plantain (Plantago major) 251greater burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) 266horsetail (Equisetum arvense) 205lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor) 281–82notoginseng (Panax notoginseng) 243self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) 256
Bloating see Gas & bloatingBlood pressure, high
asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida) 210–11beetroot (Beta vulgaris) 178, 301blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) 262buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) 210, 
319
garlic (Allium sativum) 59, 301, 319ginger (Zingiber officinale) 155, 301ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) 100, 301hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) 87Indian snakeroot (Rauvolfia serpentina) 261linden (Tilia spp.) 277olive (Olea europaea) 241–42pomegranate (Punica granatum) 259, 301
Blood-sugar levels, high see DiabetesBoils see Acne & boilsBreast tenderness & sore nipples
calendula (Calendula officinalis) 73, 315German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) 
77, 315
Bronchitis
cajuput (Melaleuca leucadendron) 234, 310
cowslip (Primula veris) 256echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 92, 310elecampane (Inula helenium) 107, 310eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) 96, 310garlic (Allium sativum) 59, 310gumplant (Grindelia camporum) 218licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 101, 310lovage (Levisticum officinale) 228lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) 259Seneca snakeroot (Polygala senega) 252soap bark (Quillaja saponaria) 260thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 143, 310white horehound (Marrubium vulgare) 233
Bruises
arnica (Arnica montana) 172, 304calendula (Calendula officinalis) 73, 304comfrey (Symphytum officinale) 138common plantain (Plantago major) 251Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum multiflorum) 
252–53
witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) 102, 
304
Burns & scalds  
aloe vera (Aloe vera) 60, 303
calendula (Calendula officinalis) 73, 303lavender (Lavandula officinalis) 108, 303tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) 112C 
Cancer
arborvitae (Thuja occidentale) 276
flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) 109mistletoe (Viscum album) 283pau d’arco (Tabebuia spp) 139suma (Pfaffia paniculata) 246turmeric (Curcuma longa) 90
Candidiasis see Fungal infections; ThrushCellulitis, wintergreen (Gaultheria 
procumbens) 215
Chicken pox see Cold sores, chicken pox, 
& shingles
Chilblains
echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 92, 302ginger (Zingiber officinale) 155, 302lemon (Citrus limon) 82, 302
Childbirth
bethroot (Trillium erectum) 278broom (Cytisus scoparius) 200cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) 217–18fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) 
227–28
raspberry (Rubus idaeus) 264, 317squaw vine (Mitchella repens) 235–36
Cholesterol levels, high
alfalfa (Medicago sativa) 233–34butternut (Juglans cinerea) 224eggplant (Solanum melongena) 270–71fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) 
227–28
guggul (Commiphora mukul) 193oats (Avena sativa ) 175
rose (
Rosa gallica) 263
turmeric (Curcuma longa) 90
Crohn’s disease
German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) 
77
psyllium (Plantago spp.) 123wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) 66
Circulatory problems
beet (Beta vulgaris) 178, 301cayenne (Capsicum frutescens) 74, 302crampbark (Viburnum opulus) 150, 302dan shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) 130echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 92, 302garlic (Allium sativum) 59, 301ginger (Zingiber officinale) 155, 301ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) 100, 301goji berry (Lycium chinense) 111northern prickly ash (Zanthaxylum 
americanum) 153, 302
pomegranate (Punica granatum) 259, 301
Cold sores, chicken pox, & shingles
echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 92 , 304
garlic (Allium sativum) 59, 304ginger (Zingiber officinale) 155, 304lemon (Citrus limon) 82, 304lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) 113, 304St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 
106, 304
Colds & flu
boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) 208, 311
cardamom (Eletteria cardamomum) 93, 311
catnip (Nepeta catoria) 239–40cayenne (Capsicum frutescens) 74, 311cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum spp.) 81, 
311
clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) 97, 311echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 92, 311elder (Sambucus nigra) 132, 311elderberry (Sambucus nigra) 132, 311, 318
eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) 96garlic (Allium sativum) 59, 311
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ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) 155, 311
lemon ( Citrus limon ) 82, 311
lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) 113, 311
onion ( Allium cepa ) 164, 311
pelargonium ( Pelargonium sidoides ) 120, 
318
pepper ( Piper nigrum ) 250, 311
thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) 143 , 311, 312, 318
wormwood ( Artemisia absinthium ) 66, 311
yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ) 56, 311
Colic
anise ( Pimpinella anisum ) 248, 318
cayenne ( Capsicum frutescens ) 74
German chamomile ( Chamomilla 
recutita ) 77, 318
ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) 155, 318
slippery elm ( Ulmus rubra ) 145, 318
star anise ( Illicium verum ) 222–3
sweet flag ( Acorus calamus ) 57
winter savory ( Satureja montana ) 267
Congestion & sinus problems
asafoetida ( Ferula assa-foetida ) 210–11
echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) 92 , 312
elder ( Sambucus nigra ) 132, 312
eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus globulus ) 96, 312
German chamomile ( Chamomilla 
recutita ) 77, 312
ground ivy ( Glechoma hederacea ) 216–17
lavender ( Lavandula officinalis ) 108, 312
marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) 165 , 312
mullein ( Verbascum thapsus ) 281
Peruvian balsam ( Myroxylon pereirae ) 239
thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) 143, 312
tree lungwort ( Lobaria pulmonaria ) 229
white mulberry ( Morus alba ) 237
see also  Allergic rhinitis; Earache
In children
catnip ( Nepeta catoria ) 239–40
thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) 143, 318
Constipation
alder buckthorn ( Rhamnus frangula )  
261–62
butternut ( Juglans cinerea ) 224
Chinese rhubarb ( Rheum palmatum ) 
126, 307
crampbark ( Viburnum opulus ) 150, 307
dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) 141 , 307
fig (Ficus carica ) 211, 307
flaxseed ( Linum usitatissimum ) 109, 317
ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) 155, 307
licorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra ) 101, 307
psyllium ( Plantago spp.) 123, 317
senna ( Cassia senna ) 75, 307
yellow dock ( Rumex crispus ) 264, 307
In children  
flaxseed ( Linum usitatissimum ) 109, 318
slippery elm ( Ulmus rubra ) 145, 318
Convalescence
arrowroot ( Maranta arundinacea ) 233
ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) 152, 
308
barley ( Hordeum vulgare ) 220–21
cinnamon ( Cinnamomum spp.) 81
manioc ( Manihot esculenta ) 232–33
oats ( Avena sativa ) 175
vervain ( Verbena officinalis ) 149
Convulsions
gou teng  (Uncaria rhynchophylla ) 280
passionflower ( Passiflora incarnata ) 119
Coronary heart disease  see Heart disease
Coughs
balm of Gilead ( Populus  x candicans ) 254, 
310
cajuput ( Melaleuca leucadendron ) 234 , 310coltsfoot ( Tussilago farfara ) 278–79
cowslip ( Primula veris ) 256
echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) 92, 310
elderberry ( Sambucus nigra ) 132, 318
elecampane ( Inula helenium ) 107, 310
eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus globulus ) 96, 310
garlic ( Allium sativum ) 59, 310
licorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra ) 101, 310
lungwort ( Pulmonaria officinalis ) 259
mullein ( Verbascum thapsus ) 281
thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) 143, 310
wild cherry ( Prunus serotina ) 257–58
Cradle cap
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73
olive ( Olea europaea ) 241, 318
Cramps  see Muscle aches & cramps; 
Period pain
Cuts  see Wounds, cuts, & scrapes
Cystitis
agrimony ( Agrimonia eupatoria ) 162
buchu ( Barosma betulina ) 71, 314
celery ( Apium graveolens ) 64
cornsilk ( Zea mays ) 154, 314
gardenia ( Gardenia jasminoides ) 215
juniper ( Juniperus communis ) 224, 314
larch ( Larix decidua ) 226
marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) 165
sandalwood ( Santalum album ) 266
sea holly ( Eryngium maritimum ) 206
uva-ursi ( Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ) 170
D 
Dementia
ginkgo ( Ginkgo biloba ) 100
lesser periwinkle ( Vinca minor ) 281–82
Depression
damiana ( Turnera difusa ) 144
lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) 113
lemon verbena ( Lippia citriodora ) 228
patchouli ( Pogostemon cablin ) 252
rose ( Rosa gallica ) 263
St. John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) 
106, 308
Dermatitis  see Eczema
Diabetes
artichoke ( Cynara scolymus ) 199
bitter melon ( Momordica charantia ) 236
boswellia ( Boswellia serrata ) 179
cinnamon ( Cinnamomum spp.) 81
French bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) 246–47
guar gum ( Cyanopsis tetragonoloba ) 198
gymnema ( Gymnema sylvestre ) 218–19
holy basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ) 116
jambul ( Syzygium cumini ) 274
neem ( Azadirachta indica ) 70
nikkar nut ( Caesalpinia bonduc ) 180–81
Diaper rash
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 318
chickweed ( Stellaria media ) 272, 318
nettle ( Urtica dioca ) 146, 318
Diarrhea
agrimony ( Agrimonia eupatoria ) 162, 307
Asian plum ( Prunus meme ) 257
bael ( Aegle marmelos ) 161, 307
bistort ( Polygonum bistorta ) 253, 307
black catechu ( Acacia catechu ) 158, 307
chebulic myrobalan ( Terminalia chebula ) 
275–6
hartstongue ( Scolopendrium vulgare ) 268
marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) 165 , 307
mint ( Mentha spp.) 234–35, 307
nutmeg ( Myristica fragrans ) 115
peepal ( Ficus religiosa ) 212
peppermint ( Mentha x piperita ) 114 , 307psyllium ( Plantago spp.) 123, 307
rowan ( Sorbus aucuparia ) 271–72
sage ( Salvia officinalis ) 131, 307
silverweed ( Potentilla anserina ) 255–56
tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ) 274, 307
tormentil ( Potentilla erecta ) 256
In children
agrimony ( Agrimonia eupatoria ) 162 , 318
barley ( Hordeum vulgare ) 220–21
common plantain ( Plantago major ) 251, 
318
Digestive problems
asafoetida ( Ferula assa-foetida ) 210–11
beleric myrobalan ( Terminalia belerica ) 
275
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 305
calumba ( Jateorhiza palmata ) 224
catnip ( Nepeta cataria ) 239, 305
centaury ( Erythraea centaurium ) 206
chebulic myrobalan ( Terminalia chebula ) 
275–76
chiretta ( Swertia chirata ) 273–74
cinnamon ( Cinnamomum spp.) 81
garlic ( Allium sativum ) 59, 305
gentian ( Gentiana lutea ) 99, 319
Iceland moss ( Cetraria islandica ) 186 , 307
lemon ( Citrus limon ) 82, 306
lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) 113, 308
purslane ( Portulaca oleracea ) 255
meadowsweet ( Filipendula ulmaria ) 98, 307
peppermint ( Mentha x piperita ) 114 , 305
tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ) 274
turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) 90
vervain ( Verbena officinalis ) 149
winter savory ( Satureja montana ) 267
wood apple ( Feronia limonia ) 210
yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ) 56, 305
In children
anise ( Pimpinella anisum ) 248, 318
German chamomile ( Chamomilla 
recutita ) 77, 318
ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) 155,  318
slippery elm ( Ulmus rubra ) 145, 318
see also  Colic; Constipation; Diarrhea; 
Diverticulitis; Gas & bloating; 
Indigestion; Stomach spasm
Diverticulitis
slippery elm ( Ulmus rubra ) 145
wild yam ( Dioscorea villosa ) 91
Dysentery  see Diarrhea
E 
Earache
echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) 312
elder ( Sambucus nigra ) 132, 312
garlic ( Allium sativum ) 59, 312
lavender ( Lavandula officinalis ) 108, 312
marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) 165 , 312
thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) 143, 312
Eczema
albizzia ( Albizzia lebbeck ) 163
chickweed ( Stellaria media ) 272, 300
fumitory ( Fumaria officinalis ) 213
German chamomile ( Chamomilla 
recutita ) 77, 300
gotu kola ( Centella asiatica ) 76, 300
nutmeg ( Myristica fragrans ) 115
oats ( Avena sativa ) 175, 300
peppermint ( Mentha x piperita ) 114 , 300
witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ) 102 , 300
Epilepsy  see Convulsions
Eye problems
cornflower ( Centaurea cyanus ) 185, 310
eyebright ( Euphrasia officinalis ) 209, 310German chamomile ( Chamomilla 
recutita ) 77, 310
goji berry ( Lycium chinens e) 111
ju hua  (Chrysanthemum morifolium ) 78, 310
see also  Glaucoma
F 
Fatigue
codonopsis ( Codonopsis pilosula ) 83
goji berry ( Lycium chinense ) 111
maté ( Ilex paraguariensis ) 222
rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea ) 127
Siberian ginseng ( Eleutherococcus 
senticosus ) 94
Fertility problems in men & women
ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) 152, 
316
chaste tree ( Vitex agnus-castus ) 151, 316
Chinese angelica ( Angelica sinensis ) 63, 316
morinda ( Morinda officinalis ) 237
see also  Impotence & premature 
ejaculation
Fevers
avens ( Geum urbanum ) 216
boneset ( Eupatorium perfoliatum ) 208 , 311
bupleurum ( Bupleurum chinense ) 72
cardamom ( Eletteria cardamomum ) 93, 311
cayenne ( Capsicum frutescens ) 74, 311
cinnamon bark ( Cinnamomum spp.) 81, 
311
clove ( Eugenia caryophyllata ) 97, 311
fenugreek ( Trigonella foenum-graecum ) 
227–8
gardenia ( Gardenia jasminoides ) 215
gentian ( Gentiana lutea ) 99, 311
ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) 155, 311
horsemint ( Monarda punctata ) 236
onion ( Allium cepa ) 164, 311
pepper ( Piper nigrum ) 250, 311
wormwood ( Artemisia absinthium ) 66, 311
yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ) 56, 311
In children
Catnip ( Nepeta cataria ) 239–40
Flu see Colds & flu
Fluid retention
blackcurrant ( Ribes nigrum ) 262
celery ( Apium graveolens ) 64
cornsilk ( Zea mays ) 154, 317
dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) 141 , 315
squill ( Urginea maritima ) 280
Fractures  see Sprains & fractures
Fungal infections
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 304, 
314
clove ( Eugenia caryophyllata ) 97, 304
comfrey ( Symphytum officinale ) 138, 304
echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) 92, 314
elder ( Sambucus nigra ) 132, 314
garlic ( Allium sativum ) 59, 304, 314
pau d’arco ( Tabebuia spp.) 139, 314
tea tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) 112, 304, 
314
thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) 143, 304, 314
turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) 90, 304
see also  Thrush
G 
Gallbladder problems
black root (Leptandra virginica) 228
boldo ( Peumus boldo ) 246
wahoo bark ( Euonymus atropurpureus ) 208
wormwood ( Artemisia absinthium ) 66
Gallstones  see Stones
Gas & bloating
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index of herbs by ailmentanise (Pimpinella anisum) 248, 306
black root (Leptandra virginica) 228cardamom (Eletteria cardamomum) 93, 306cayenne (Capsicum frutescens) 74centaury (Erythraea centaurium) 206, 306fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) 212, 306gentian (Gentiana lutea) 99, 306ginger (Zingiber officinale) 155, 318lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) 228, 306lovage (Levisticum officinale) 228pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) 235peppermint (Mentha x piperita) 114, 306
sweet flag (Acorus calamus) 57winter savory (Satureja montana) 267
Gastritis see IndigestionGlaucoma
coleus (Coleus forskohlii) 84marijuana (Cannabis sativa) 182
Gout see Arthritis & goutGum problems
myrrh (Commiphora molmol) 85, 306sage (Salvia officinalis) 131, 306see also Mouth & tongue ulcers
H 
Hemorrhoids
American cranesbill (Geranium 
maculatum) 216
blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) 264calendula (Calendula officinalis) 73, 302common oak (Quercus robur) 259, 302common plantain (Plantago major) 251lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) 260, 
302
psyllium (Plantago spp.) 123, 302slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) 145, 302witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) 102, 
302
Halitosis
cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) 93dill (Anethum graveolens) 168ju hua (Chrysanthemum morifolium) 78rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) 127
Hangover
dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) 141, 309kudzu (Pueraria lobata) 258–59milk thistle (Silybum marianum) 137
Hay fever see Allergic rhinitisHeadaches
betony (Stachys officinalis) 272bo he (Mentha haplocalyx) 234, 306catnip (Nepeta catoria) 239–40feverfew ( Tanacetum parthenium) 140
gou teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla) 280lavender (Lavandula officinalis) 108, 309linden (Tilia spp.) 277, 309, 317pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) 235, 306, 
309
peppermint (Mentha x piperita) 114, 
306, 309
rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) 128, 309
skullcap (Scutelleria lateriflora) 135, 308valerian (Valeriana officinalis) 148, 309vervain (Verbena officinalis) 149, 309
Heart disease
arjun (Terminalia arjuna) 142broom (Cytisus scoparius) 200coleus (Coleus forskohlii) 84hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) 87night-blooming cereus (Selenicereus 
grandiflorus) 268–9
Heartburn
meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) 98, 317
see also Gas & bloatingHepatitis see Liver problems
HIV/AIDS
bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) 213cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) 280ju hua (Chrysanthemum x morifolium) 78
I 
Impotence & premature ejaculation
bu gu zhi (Psoralea corylifolia) 258ginseng (Panax ginseng) 118, 316morinda (Morinda officinalis) 237muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) 258saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) 136, 316schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) 133, 316
Indigestion
allspice (Pimenta officinalis) 248anise (Pimpinella anisum) 248, 307arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) 233, 307
clary sage (Salvia sclarea) 265fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) 212, 307galbanum (Ferula gummosa) 211, 307German chamomile (Chamomilla 
recutita) 77, 307
Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica) 186, 307
meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) 98, 
307, 313
slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) 145, 307sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) 241
Insomnia
ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) 152, 
309
hops (Humulus lupulus) 104, 309lavender (Lavandula officinalis) 108, 309linden (Tilia spp.) 277, 309nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) 115oats (Avena sativa) 175, 309passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) 119, 
309, 313
red poppy (Papaver rhoeas) 244Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus 
senticosus) 94, 309
valerian (Valeriana officinalis) 148, 309, 313
In children
German chamomile (Chamomilla 
recutita) 77, 309, 318
Irritable bowel syndrome see Diarrhea
J 
Joint pain & stiffness
comfrey (Symphytum officinale) 138, 313
lav
ender (Lavandula officinalis) 108, 313
ephedra (Ephedra sinica) 96St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 
106, 313
see also Arthritis & gout; Rheumatism
K 
Kidney problems
da ji (Euphorbia pekinensis) 209eucommia bark (Eucommia ulmoides) 207Java tea (Orthosiphon aristata) 243ephedra (Ephedra sinica) 95rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa) 125schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) 133
Kidney stones see Stones
L 
Laryngitis see Sore throatsLiver problems
andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) 167chiretta (Swertia chirata) 273desmodium (Desmodium adscendens) 201eucommia bark (Eucommia ulmoides) 207goji berry (Lycium chinense) 111
milk thistle (Silybum marianum) 137phyllanthus (Phyllanthis amarus) 247picrorrhiza (Picrorrhiza kurroa) 248quassia (Picrasma excelsa) 248rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa) 125, 310
schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) 133turmeric (Curcuma longa) 90
M 
Malaria
boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) 208cinchona (Cinchona spp.) 80fever bark (Alstonia spp.) 165fo ti (Polygonum mutiflorum) 124neem (Azadirachta indica) 70sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) 67tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) 162
Measles
kudzu (Pueraria lobata) 258–59safflower (Carthamus tinctoria) 184
Memory & concentration failure
ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) 100, 319gotu kola (Centella asiatoca) 76, 319hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) 87
Menopausal problems
black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) 79, 
316
chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) 151, 316oats (Avena sativa) 175, 316sage (Salvia officinalis) 131, 316St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 
106, 316
shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) 174, 316
white peony (Paeonia lactiflora) 117, 316white willow (Salix alba) 129, 316
Menstrual problems see Period pain; 
Periods, heavy or irregular; Premenstrual syndrome
Migraine
feverfew ( Tanacetum parthenium) 140, 309
skullcap (Scutelleria lateriflora) 135, 309see also Headaches
Morning sickness
fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) 212, 317German chamomile (Chamomilla 
recutita) 77, 317
ginger (Zingiber officinale) 155, 317
Mouth & tongue ulcers
avens (Geum urbanum) 216echinacea (Echinacea spp.) 92, 306lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor) 281–82licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 101, 306myrrh (Commiphora molmol) 85, 306rhatany (Krameria triandra) 225sage (Salvia officinalis) 131, 306tormentil (Potentilla erecta) 256
Mumps, peepal (Ficus religiosa) 212Muscle aches & cramps
arnica (Arnica montana) 172, 312cinchona (Cinchona spp.) 80crampbark (Viburnum opulus) 150, 312lobelia (Lobelia inflata) 110passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) 119rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) 128, 312
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 106thyme (Thymus vulgaris) 143, 312
N 
Nausea & motion sickness
bo he (Mentha haplocalyx) 234, 306centaury (Erythraea centaurium) 206, 306
chiretta (Swertia chirata) 273, 306clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) 97, 306galangal (Alpinia officinarum) 61, 306ginger (Zingiber officinale) 155, 306horsemint (Monarda punctata) 236lemon (Citrus limon) 82, 306lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) 113, 305nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) 115pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) 235, 306peppermint (Mentha x piperita) 114, 306
turmeric (Curcuma longa) 90, 306see also Morning sickness; Vomiting
Nephritis see Kidney problemsNerve pain see NeuralgiaNettle rash, nettle (Urtica dioca) 146, 303Neuralgia
clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) 97, 308lavender (Lavandula officinalis) 108, 308peppermint (Mentha x piperita) 114, 308
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) 
106, 308
see also Pain relief
Nipples, sore see Breast tenderness & 
sore nipples
Nosebleeds
American cranesbill (Geranium 
maculatum) 216 , 310
ey
ebright (Euphrasia officinalis) 209, 310
nettle (Urtica dioca) 146, 310
O 
Osteoarthritis see Arthritis & gout
P 
Pain relief
boswellia (Boswellia serrata) 179corydalis (Corydalis yanhusuo) 86crampbark (Viburnum opulus) 150, 312, 
313, 315
eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) 96henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) 221–2Jamaica dogwood (Piscidia erythrina) 251kava (Piper methysticum) 122opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) 244passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) 119quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) 255In children
red poppy (Papaver rhoeas) 244
see also Joint pain & stiffness; Muscle 
aches & cramps; Neuralgia
Palpitations
dan shen (Salvia miltiorrhiza) 130, 302lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) 113, 308linden (Tilia spp.) 277, 302valerian (Valeriana officinalis) 148, 302see also Panic attacks
Panic attacks
linden (Tilia spp.) 277 , 302
motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) 227, 302
skullcap (Scutelleria lateriflora) 135, 308valerian (Valeriana officinalis) 148, 302see also Palpitations
Parkinson’s disease
deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) 69harmala (Peganum harmala) 245henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) 221–22thornapple (Datura stramonium) 200–201
Peptic ulcers
curry tree (Murraya koenigii) 238deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) 69fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) 
227–8
matico (Piper angustifolia) 249–50potato (Solanum tuberosum) 271
Period pain
black haw (Viburnum prunifolium) 218, 315
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corydalis ( Corydalis yanhusuo ) 86
crampbark ( Viburnum opulus ) 150, 315
white peony ( Paeonia lactiflor a) 117, 315
wild yam ( Dioscorea villosa ) 91, 315
Periods, heavy or irregular
bethroot ( Trillium erectum ) 278
chaste tree ( Vitex agnus-castus ) 151, 315
chuang xiong  (Ligusticum wallachii ) 117 , 315
cotton ( Gossypium herbaceum ) 217–18
dong quai ( Angelica sinensis ) 63, 315
greater burnet ( Sanguisorba officinalis ) 266
ji xue teng  (Milletta reticulata ) 235
motherwort ( Leonurus cardiaca ) 227 , 315
nettle ( Urtica dioica ) 146, 315
rehmannia ( Rehmannia glutinosa ) 125 , 315
shepherd’s purse ( Capsella bursa-
pastoris ) 183, 315
squaw vine ( Mitchella repens ) 235–36
white deadnettle ( Lamium album ) 226
white peony ( Paeonia lactiflora ) 117, 315
Pleurisy
da ji (Euphorbia pekinensis ) 209
marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) 165
milkwort ( Polygala vulgaris ) 252
pleurisy root ( Asclepias tuberosa ) 173–74
Polyps,  arborvitae ( Thuja occidentale ) 276
Premenstrual syndrome
linden ( Tilia spp.) 277, 315
rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) 128 , 315
valerian ( Valeriana officinalis ) 148, 315
vervain ( Verbena officinalis ) 149, 315
Prostate, enlarged
couch grass ( Agropyron repens ) 162
garlic ( Allium sativum ) 59
gravel root ( Eupatorium purpureum ) 309
nettle ( Urtica dioca ) 146
pumpkin ( Curcubita pepo ) 197
pygeum ( Pygeum africanum ) 260
saw palmetto ( Serenoa repens ) 136
sea holly ( Eryngium maritimum ) 206
R 
Rashes  see Diaper rash; Skin disorders
Raynaud’s disease,  northern prickly ash 
(Zanthoxylum americanum ) 153
Respiratory problems
beleric myrobalan ( Terminalia belerica ) 275
bloodroot ( Sanguinaria canadensis ) 266
elecampane ( Inula helenium ) 107
ground ivy ( Glechoma hederacea ) 216–17
holy basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ) 116
hyssop ( Hyssopus officinalis ) 222
levant storax ( Liquidambar orientalis ) 229
lobelia ( Lobelia inflata ) 110
mouse-ear hawkweed ( Hieracium 
pilosella ) 220
soapwort ( Saponaria officinalis ) 267
thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) 143, 301, 310
yerba santa ( Eriodictyon californicum ) 205
see also Allergic rhinitis & hay fever; 
Asthma; Bronchitis; Congestion & sinus 
problems; Colds & flu; Coughs
Rheumatism
cayenne ( Capsicum frutescens ) 74
devil’s claw ( Harpagophytum 
procumbens ) 103, 311
gotu kola ( Centella asiatica ) 76
henbane ( Hyoscyamus niger ) 221–22
lignum vitae ( Guaiacum officinale ) 219
northern prickly ash ( Zanthoxylum 
americanum ) 153
nutmeg ( Myristica fragrans ) 115
quaking aspen ( Populus tremuloides ) 255Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris ) 249
star anise ( Illicium verum ) 222–3
wintergreen ( Gaultheria procumbens ) 215
see also Arthritis & gout
Ringworm , Ceylon leadwort ( Plumbago 
zeylanica ) 251
S 
Scabies,  Ceylon leadwort ( Plumbago 
zeylanica ) 251
Sex drive, low
damiana ( Turnera difusa ) 144
gokulakanta ( Hygrophila spinosa ) 221
schisandra ( Schisandra chinensis ) 133 , 
316
shatavari ( Asparagus racemosus ) 174 , 315
Shingles  see Cold sores, chicken pox,  
& shingles
Sinus problems  see Allergic rhinitis & hay 
fever; Congestion & sinus problems
Skin disorders
aloe vera ( Aloe vera ) 60, 303
avocado ( Persea americana ) 121
bittersweet ( Solanum dulcamara ) 270
burdock ( Arctium lappa ) 65, 303
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 303, 
304
chickweed ( Stellaria media ) 272, 303
clove ( Eugenia caryophyllata ) 97, 304
comfrey ( Symphytum officinale ) 138, 
303, 304
dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) 141 , 303
garlic ( Allium sativum ) 59, 304
gotu kola ( Centella asiatica ) 76, 300
houseleek ( Sempervivum tectorum ) 269
nettle ( Urtica dioca ) 146, 303
tea tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) 112, 304
thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) 143, 304
witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ) 102, 
303
yellow dock ( Rumex crispus ) 264, 303
see also Acne & boils; Burns & scalds; 
Cold sores, chicken pox, & shingles; 
Diaper rash; Stings, bites, & swellings; 
warts
Sore throats
bistort ( Polygonum bistorta ) 253
blackberry ( Rubus fruticosus ) 264
blackcurrant ( Ribes nigrum ) 262
cayenne ( Capsicum frutescens ) 74
echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) 92, 311
henna ( Lawsonia inernis ) 227
lemon ( Citrus limon ) 82, 311
lesser periwinkle ( Vinca minor ) 281–82
myrrh (Commiphora molmo l) 85, 311
rhatany ( Krameria triandra ) 225
rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) 128 , 311
sage ( Salvia officinalis ) 131, 311
silverweed ( Potentilla anserina ) 255–56
tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ) 274, 311
Sprains & fractures
arnica ( Arnica montana ) 172, 312
comfrey ( Symphytum officinale ) 138, 312
Stings, bites, & swellings
aloe vera ( Aloe vera ) 60, 303
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 303
echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) 92, 303
German chamomile ( Chamomilla 
recutita ) 77, 303
holy basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ) 116, 303
lavender ( Lavandula officinalis ) 108, 303
lemon ( Citrus limon ) 82, 303
nettle ( Urtica dioca ) 146, 303
sage ( Salvia officinalis ) 131, 303St. John’s wort ( Hypericum perforatum ) 
106, 303
sweet basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ) 241 , 303
thyme ( Thymus vulgaris ) 143, 303
Stomach spasm
angelica ( Angelica archangelica ) 168, 305
anise ( Pimpinella anisum ) 248, 305
crampbark ( Viburnum opulus ) 150, 305
fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare ) 212, 305
German chamomile ( Chamomilla 
recutita ) 77, 305
lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) 113, 305
mint ( Mentha spp.) 234–5, 305
see also Digestive problems
Stones (bladder, gall, & kidney)
carrot ( Daucus carota ) 201
couch grass ( Agropyron repens ) 162
gravel root ( Eupatorium purpureum ) 309
heather ( Calluna vulgaris ) 181
pellitory-of-the-wall ( Parietaria officinalis ) 
245
sea holly ( Eryngium maritimum ) 206
spiny restharrow ( Ononis spinosa ) 242
varuna ( Crataeva nurvula ) 88
visnaga ( Ammi visnaga ) 62
wild hydgrangea ( Hydrangea arborescens ) 
221
Stress
ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) 152, 
319
betony ( Stachys officinalis ) 272
codonopsis ( Codonopsis pilosula ) 83, 319
ginseng ( Panax ginseng ) 118, 308, 319
holy basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ) 116
lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ) 113, 308
oats ( Avena sativa ) 175, 319
rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea ) 127, 319
schisandra ( Schisandra chinensis ) 133
Siberian ginseng ( Eleutherococcus 
senticosus ) 94, 308
valerian ( Valeriana officinalis ) 148 , 308, 309
see also Anxiety & tension
Stretch marks
aloe vera ( Aloe vera ) 60, 317
olive ( Olea europaea ) 241, 317
Sunburn  see Burns & scalds
T
Teething
German chamomile ( Chamomilla recutita ) 
77, 318
slippery elm ( Ulmus rubra ) 145, 318
Thrush, oral
echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) 92, 310
licorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra ) 101, 314
myrrh ( Commiphora molmol ) 85, 314
Tonsillitis
echinacea ( Echinacea spp.)
Encyclopedia_Of_Herbal_Medicine.txt
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        scabra 99
Geranium, G. maculatum 120, 216
G. robertianum 120, 216
Gerard, John 34, 98, 137, 162, 164, 175, 
187, 196, 205, 226, 257, 271
germ theory of disease 30German chamomile 14, 35, 77, 187,  
286, 291
Geum urbanum 216gillyflower 201ginger 13, 22, 38, 39, 61, 81, 116, 155, 
287, 298
ginkgo 11, 31, 35, 41, 87, 100Ginkgo biloba 11, 31, 35, 41, 87, 100ginseng 21, 27, 40, 42, 43, 68, 83, 118, 
124, 127, 243
adaptogenic properties 12, 13
gipsywort 231glasswort 196Glechoma hederacea syn. Nepeta glechoma 
216–17
glucosilinates 16Glycine max 38, 217Glycyrrhiza, G. glabra 15, 36, 72, 101, 117, 
136, 226
G. uralensis 20, 101
Gnaphalium, G. keriense 217
US_323-331_Index_General. indd   326 26/02/16   4:43 pm327 general indexG. polycephalum 217
G. uliginosum  217
goat’s rue 214
goji berry 42, 111
gokulakanta 221
golden root 127
goldenrod 32,  271
goldenseal 27, 49, 51, 105, 178
goldthread 195
Gonolobus condurango see Marsdenia 
condurango
good King Henry 188
goose grass 213–14
gorse 198
Gossypium, G. herbaceum  217–18
G. hirsutum  218
gotu kola 19, 47, 76
gou teng 280
gout 313
grains of paradise 45
grape jasmine 205
grape vine 15, 81, 283
gravel root 48, 209
great lobelia 110
greater burnet 266
greater celandine 187–88
greater dodder 198
greater galangal 61
greater knapweed 186
greater periwinkle 282
green chiretta 167
green tangerine 124
Grieve, Mrs. (herbalist) 163, 167, 172, 
243, 246–47
Grindelia, G. camporum  syn. G. robusta  
var. rigida  209, 218
G. squarrosa  218
ground ivy 216–17
ground pine 163
growing medicinal plants 286–87
propagation 287
Guaiacum, G. coulteri  218
G. officinale  23, 218
G. sanctum  218
guapi bark 218
guar gum 198
guarana 53, 245
Guarea, G. guara  218
G. rusbyi syn.
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