Herbal remedies index
Aloe Vera
Aloe, or Aloe vera (Latin), has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years. Ancient Egyptians used aloe to treat skin problems and constipation, and research has proven that aloe is effective as both an anti-inflammatory and laxative...
Angelica
Angelica (Angelica archangelica, A. atropurpurea, A. sinensis [Latin]), also known as masterwort, wild parsnip, and wild celery, has been used as an herbal medicine for thousands of years. Angelica is an effective treatment for gas, indigestion, and stomach cramps; it may also be used to improve circulation, help treat some bronchial and cardiovascular disorders, and ease menopausal symptoms...
Bilberry
Bilberry, or Vaccinium myrtillus (Latin), is made from a small, blue berry that has been used medicinally for hundreds of years. Like their close relatives, blueberries and cranberries, bilberries have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities...
Black Cohosh
Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa ([Latin]), also known as black snakeroot, bugbane, cimicifuga, and squawroot, is an herb that has been proven effective for relief of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, mood disturbances, palpitations, and vaginal dryness...
Cat's Claw
Cat*s claw (Uncaria tomentosa or U. guianensis [Latin]), also known as uña de gato, is a climbing vine native to the Peru and Brazil. It has been used in traditional South American medicine for many years to treat infections, arthritis, and gastrointestinal disorders...
Cayenne
Cayenne, or Capsicum annuum (Latin), also known as hot pepper, chili pepper, paprika, and red pepper, is an effective remedy for muscular tension, rheumatism, and digestive ailments. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in Cayenne. Capsaicin dulls pain sensations by interrupting the chemical messages sent to pain-sensing nerves...
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita [Latin]), also known as German chamomile, has been used medicinally for thousands of years. It is a popular treatment for numerous ailments, including sleep disorders, anxiety, poor digestion, colic, inflammation, and wound healing...
