92 , 311
pokeweed ( Phytolacca americana ) 247–8
wild marjoram ( Origanum vulgare ) 242–3
see also Sore throats
Toothache
clove ( Eugenia caryophyllata ) 97, 308
Jamaica dogwood ( Piscidia erythrina ) 251
kava ( Piper methysticum ) 122
Travel sickness  see Nausea & motion sickness
U
Ulcerative colitis  see Diarrhea
Ulcers  see Mouth & tongue ulcers; Peptic 
ulcers
Urinary infections
bilberry ( Vaccimium myrtillus ) 147, 314
buchu ( Barosma betulina ) 71, 314celery ( Apium graveolens ) 64
cornsilk ( Zea mays ) 154, 314
cranberry ( Vaccinium macrocarpon ) 
280–281
echinacea ( Echinacea spp.) 92, 314
garlic ( Allium sativum ) 59, 314
goldenrod ( Solidago virgaurea ) 271, 314
gravel root ( Eupatorium purpureum ) 309
juniper ( Juniperus communis ) 224, 314
marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) 165, 
314
saw palmetto ( Serenoa repens ) 136
spiny restharrow ( Ononis spinosa ) 242
see also Cystitis; Kidney problems
V
Vaginal discharge
amaranth ( Amaranthus hypochondriacus ) 
165
American cranesbill ( Geranium 
maculatum ) 216
buchu ( Barosma betulina ) 71
ginkgo ( Ginkgo biloba ) 100
white deadnettle ( Lamium album ) 226
Varicose veins
butcher’s broom ( Ruscus aculeatus ) 265
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 302
witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ) 102, 
302
yarrow (Achillea millefolium) 56, 302
Vertigo
black horehound ( Ballota nigra ) 176, 306
bupleurum ( Bupleurum chinense ) 72
self-heal ( Prunella vulgaris ) 256
Vomiting
black horehound ( Ballota nigra ) 176, 306
codonopsis ( Codonopsis pilosula ) 83, 306
nutmeg ( Myristica fragrans ) 115
sweet basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) 241
see also Nausea & travel sickness
WXYZ
Warts
aloe vera ( Aloe vera ) 60, 304
arborvitae ( Thuja occidentalis ) 276, 304
banyan tree ( Ficus benghalensis ) 211
Worms
avocado ( Persea americana ) 121
embelia ( Embelia ribes ) 204
grape jasmine ( Ervatamia coronaria ) 205
pinkroot ( Spigelia marilandica ) 272
pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) 259
pumpkin ( Curcubita pepo ) 197
In children
black cumin ( Nigella sativa ) 240
Wounds, cuts, & scrapes
aloe vera ( Aloe vera ) 60, 304
benzoin gum ( Styrax benzoin ) 273
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 304
comfrey ( Symphytum officinale ) 138, 304
gotu kola ( Centella asiatica ) 76
myrtle ( Myrtus communis ) 239
Self-heal ( Prunella vulgaris ) 256
tea tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) 112
witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ) 102, 
304
yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ) 56, 304
Y east infection, vaginal
buchu (Barosma betulina) 71
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 304
goldenseal ( Hydrastis canadensis ) 105
tea tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) 112, 314
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useful addressesFloracopeia
Suppliers of essential oils and flower essences
www.floracopeia.com
Starwest BotanicalsOne of the largest suppliers of organic herbs in the United States
www.starwest-botanicals.com
Verditas BotanicalsSuppliers of 100 percent organic  essential oils
verditasbotanicals.com
Simplers BotanicalsA leading source of therapeutic-quality, certified organic essential oils and herbal extracts
https://simplers.com
Neal’s Yard A world leader of natural health and beauty, supplying essential oils and herbal remedies
https://us.nyrorganic.com/shop/corp/
Equipment suppliers
An excellent guide with links to herbal 
medicine making supplies can be found at: 
www.livingawareness.com/medicine-
making-resources/
Mountain Rose Herbs is also a 
comprehensive equipment supplier:
www.mountainroseherbs.comOnline and distance learningMany online and correspondence courses are offered by herbal teachers. For example:
Sage Mountain
Rosemary Gladstar
www.sagemountain.com
Center for Herbal StudiesDavid Winston
www.herbalstudies.net
Foundations in Herbal MedicineTieraona Low Dog, MD
drlowdog.com
East West School of Planetary HerbologyMichael and Leslie Tierra
www.planetherbs.com
The School of Natural HealingDr. John R. Christopher MH
www.snh.cc
Northeast School of Botanical Medicine7Song
www.7song.com
Herbal suppliers
Mountain Rose HerbsThe most comprehensive North American supplier of all things herbal
www.mountainroseherbs.com
Frontier Co-opMember-owned supplier of herbs, spices, foods, and more since 1976
www.frontiercoop.comHerbal education
There are a plethora of educational 
options in the U.S. and Canada, ranging from introductory to postgraduate level. The best guide to this richness can be found at the AHG listing: 
www.americanherbalistsguild.com/ 
school-profiles
A characteristic of the north American 
herbal world is the wonderful range of herb schools established by herbalists around the country. Many are listed by the AHG, but an example is the following:
California School of Herbal Studies
www.cshs.com
Degree courses
A number of universities now offer 
degree courses at various levels. For example:
Maryland University of Integrative 
Health 
www.muih.edu 
Offers a Master of Science in  Therapeutic Herbalism
Bastyr University
www.bastyr.edu/academics/areas-study/bs-major-herbal-sciences The flagship school of naturopathic medicine offers a well-respected Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Herbal Sciences.Herbalist organizations
See p. 320 for a list of herbalist 
organizations. Finding an herbal practitioner
Use the American Herbalists Guild’s Find an Herbalist National Locator Service to find AHG professional members in your area. www.americanherbalistsguild.com/ 
member-profiles
American Herbalists Guild 
regional chapters
AHG chapters bring herbal communities 
together to share their love of herbs, and to provide support for the important work of clinical herbalism all over the country. Each chapter is unique, reflecting the needs and interests of their community. Check this list to see whether there is chapter in your area. www.americanherbalistsguild.com/ 
ahg-chaptersUseful 
Websites
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        92, 311
pokeweed ( Phytolacca americana ) 247–8
wild marjoram ( Origanum vulgare ) 242–3
see also Sore throats
Toothache
clove ( Eugenia caryophyllata ) 97, 308
Jamaica dogwood ( Piscidia erythrina ) 251
kava ( Piper methysticum ) 122
Travel sickness  see Nausea & motion sickness
U
Ulcerative colitis  see Diarrhea
Ulcers  see Mouth & tongue ulcers; Peptic 
ulcers
Urinary infections
bilberry ( Vaccimium myrtillus ) 147, 314
buchu ( Barosma betulina ) 71, 314celery ( Apium graveolens ) 64
cornsilk ( Zea mays ) 154, 314
cranberry ( Vaccinium macrocarpon ) 
280–281
echinacea ( Echinacea spp. ) 92, 314
garlic ( Allium sativum ) 59, 314
goldenrod ( Solidago virgaurea ) 271, 314
gravel root ( Eupatorium purpureum ) 309
juniper ( Juniperus communis ) 224, 314
marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) 165, 
314
saw palmetto ( Serenoa repens ) 136
spiny restharrow ( Ononis spinosa ) 242
see also Cystitis; Kidney problems
V
Vaginal discharge
amaranth ( Amaranthus hypochondriacus ) 
165
American cranesbill ( Geranium 
maculatum ) 216
buchu ( Barosma betulina ) 71
ginkgo ( Ginkgo biloba ) 100
white deadnettle ( Lamium album ) 226
Varicose veins
butcher’s broom ( Ruscus aculeatus ) 265
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 302
witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ) 102, 
302
yarrow (Achillea millefolium) 56, 302
Vertigo
black horehound ( Ballota nigra ) 176, 306
bupleurum ( Bupleurum chinense ) 72
self-heal ( Prunella vulgaris ) 256
Vomiting
black horehound ( Ballota nigra ) 176, 306
codonopsis ( Codonopsis pilosula ) 83, 306
nutmeg ( Myristica fragrans ) 115
sweet basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) 241
see also Nausea & travel sickness
WXYZ
Warts
aloe vera ( Aloe vera ) 60, 304
arborvitae ( Thuja occidentalis ) 276, 304
banyan tree ( Ficus benghalensis ) 211
Worms
avocado ( Persea americana ) 121
embelia ( Embelia ribes ) 204
grape jasmine ( Ervatamia coronaria ) 205
pinkroot ( Spigelia marilandica ) 272
pomegranate ( Punica granatum ) 259
pumpkin ( Curcubita pepo ) 197
In children
black cumin ( Nigella sativa ) 240
Wounds, cuts, & scrapes
aloe vera ( Aloe vera ) 60, 304
benzoin gum ( Styrax benzoin ) 273
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 304
comfrey ( Symphytum officinale ) 138, 304
gotu kola ( Centella asiatica ) 76
myrtle ( Myrtus communis ) 239
Self-heal ( Prunella vulgaris ) 256
tea tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) 112
witch hazel ( Hamamelis virginiana ) 102, 
304
yarrow ( Achillea millefolium ) 56, 304
Y east infection, vaginal
buchu (Barosma betulina) 71
calendula ( Calendula officinalis ) 73, 304
goldenseal ( Hydrastis canadensis ) 105
tea tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) 112, 314
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useful addressesFloracopeia
Suppliers of essential oils and flower essences
www. floracopeia. com
Starwest BotanicalsOne of the largest suppliers of organic herbs in the United States
www. starwest-botanicals. com
Verditas BotanicalsSuppliers of 100 percent organic  essential oils
verditasbotanicals. com
Simplers BotanicalsA leading source of therapeutic-quality, certified organic essential oils and herbal extracts
https://simplers. com
Neal’s Yard A world leader of natural health and beauty, supplying essential oils and herbal remedies
https://us. nyrorganic. com/shop/corp/
Equipment suppliers
An excellent guide with links to herbal 
medicine making supplies can be found at: 
www. livingawareness. com/medicine-
making-resources/
Mountain Rose Herbs is also a 
comprehensive equipment supplier:
www. mountainroseherbs. comOnline and distance learningMany online and correspondence courses are offered by herbal teachers. For example:
Sage Mountain
Rosemary Gladstar
www. sagemountain. com
Center for Herbal StudiesDavid Winston
www. herbalstudies. net
Foundations in Herbal MedicineTieraona Low Dog, MD
drlowdog. com
East West School of Planetary HerbologyMichael and Leslie Tierra
www. planetherbs. com
The School of Natural HealingDr. John R. Christopher MH
www. snh. cc
Northeast School of Botanical Medicine7Song
www. 7song. com
Herbal suppliers
Mountain Rose HerbsThe most comprehensive North American supplier of all things herbal
www.
Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana)
What is the first herb mentioned in the text as a treatment for sore throats?
www.americanherbalistsguild.com
What is the name of the website for finding an herbal practitioner?
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), buchu (Barosma betulina), celery (Apium graveolens), cornsilk (Zea mays), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), echinacea (Echinacea spp.), garlic (Allium sativum), goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea), juniper (Juniperus communis), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), spiny restharrow (Ononis spinosa), tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), and witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Which herb is listed as a treatment for urinary infections?
Maryland University of Integrative Health
What is the name of the university that offers a Master of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism?
www.americanherbalistsguild.com
What is the name of the website for the American Herbalists Guild?