Family: Apiaceae

Genus Species: Angelica archangelica

Common: Angelica

Origin: Syria, Neurope, Asia

Ethnomedical Use: Diuretic, diaphoretic, treats dyseptic discomfort, appetite loss, enhanced digestion.

Sambucus nigra (Adoxacae)

Black Elder, Elder berry, Elder flower

Eurasia, Mediterranean

Bronchitis, Cough Upper Respiratory infections, Fever

Notes:

Daucus Carota (Apiaceae)

Carot, Queen Anne’s lace

Mediterranean, Near East, SW Asia

Digestive problems, intestinal parasites, and tonsilitis

Notes

Apium graveolens (Apiaceae)

Celery

Near East, North East Africa

Mild Anxiety/agitation, loss of appetite, fatigue, cough, intestinal worms

Notes:

Levisticum officinale (Apiaceae)

Lovage

Europe

Urinary Tract infections, kidney stones, bladder stones

Notes:

(Nerium Oleander) Apocynaceae

Oleander

Mediterranean

Congestive heart disease, skin disorders

Notes:

Vinca Minor (Apocynaceae)

Periwinkle

Mediterranean

Enhances blood circulation to the brain as well as brain metabolism

Hedera helix (Araliaceae)

English Ivy

EMN

Bronchitis, cough

Asparagus officinalis (Asparagaceae)

Asparagus

Europe

UTI, kidney and bladder stones

Achillea Millefolium (Asteraceae)

Yarrow

EMN

Dyspeptic discomfort, liver and gall bladder problems, reduces bleeding

Anthemis Nobilis (Asteraceae)

Roman Chamomile

EMN

Nervousness, Hysteria, general debility, headache, earache, toothache

Artemisia absinthium

Absinthe, wormwood

EMN

Intestinal worms, stimulant

Artesmia Vulgaris (Asteraceae)

Mugwort

EMN

Intestinal worms, muscle weakness epilepsy, insomnia, anxiety

Calendula Officinalis (Asteraceae)

Calendula, marigold

EMN

Skin wounds, burn , eczema

Cichorium intybus (Asteraceae)

Chicory

EMN

Dyspeptic discomfort, intestinal worms, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, laxative for children

Cynara scolymus (Asteraceae)

Globe artichoke

EMN

Gallstones, choleretic, tonic for convalescence

Matricaria recutita (Asteraceae)

Wild chamomile, German Chamomile

EMN

URIs, bronchitis, fever

Silybum marianum (Asteraceae)

Blessed milk thistle

EMN

Antihepatotoxic, prevents hepatitis, antidote to Amanita poisoning

Tanacetum Parthenium (Asteraceae)

Feverfew

EMN

Migraine, arthritis, rheumatic diseases

Tanacetum vulgare  (Asteraceae)

Tansy

EMN

Migraine, Neuralgia, rheumatism, helminthic infections

Taraxacum officinale (Asteraceae)

Dandelion

EMN

UTIs, diuretic, choleretic, appetite stimulant, Type II diabetes mellitus

Berberis vulgaris, Berberis spp. (Berberidaceae)

Barberry

EMN

UTIs, bacillary dysentery, entamoeba histolytica dysentery, diarrhea, cholera, Aids-related diarrhea

Pulmonaria officinalis (Boraginaceae)

Lungwort

EMN

Lung infections, kidney problems, UTIs, Gastointestinal tract

Symphytum officinale (Boraginaceae)

Comfrey

EMN

Bruises, Sprains, strains

Nasturtium-nasturtium-aquaticum (Brassiaceae)

Watercress

EMN

Cough, bronchitis, diuretic

Humulus lupulus (Cannabaceae)

Hops

EMN

Insomnia, nervousness, sedative

Juniperus communis (Cupressaceae)

Juniper           

EMN

UTIs, dyspeptic complaints, appetite stimulant

Calluna vulgaris (Ericaceae)

Heather

EMN

Enlarged prostate glands, gout, diarrhea, diuretic

Glycyrrhiza glabra (Fabaceae)

Licorice

EMN

Elvated cholesterol levels, sore throat, sweetener

Senna Alexandria (fabaceae)

Senna

EMN

Constipation

Trifolium pratense (Fabaceae)

Red Clover

EMN

Cough, respiratory infections, psoriasis, eczema

Hypericum perforatum (hypericaceae)

St. John’s wort

EMN

Depression, anxiety, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, wounds

Juglans regia (Juglandaceae)

English walnut

EMN

Inflammations of the skin, sunburn, dandruff, excessive perspiration of the hands and/or feet

Lavendula angustifolia (Lamiaceae)

Lavendar

EMN

Insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, antiseptic

Leonurus cariaca (Lamiaceae)

Motherwort

EMN

Cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac insufficiency

Marrubium vulgare (Lamiaceae)

White horehound

EMN

Cough, bronchitis

Melissa Officinalis (Lamiaceae)

Lemon balm, sweet Melissa

EMN                         

Insomnia, nervousness, anxiety

Mentha x piperita (Lamiaceae)

Peppermint

EMN

Digestive problems, intestinal spasms, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatism, rubefacient

Mentha pulegium (Lamiaceae)

Pennyroyal

EMN

URIs, Digestive disorders, gallbladder disorders, abortifacient

Mentha Spicata (Lamiaceae)

Spearmint

EMN

Digestive problems and flatulence

Nepeta Cataria (Lamiaceae)

Catnip

EMN

Colic in infants, migraine headaches, nervousness, anxiety

Origanum vulgare (Lamiaceae)

Oregano

EMN

Rhinitis, UTIs in infants and children, migraine headaches

Rosmarinus officinalis (Lamiaceae)

Rosemary

EMN

Hypertension, Rheumatism

Salvia officinalis (Lamiaceae)

Sage

EMN

Excess perspiration inflammation of mouth and pharynx, bleeding gums

Satureja Montana (Lamiaceae)

Montana Savory

EMN

Acute enteritis (Intestinal Inflammation)

Teucrium chamaedrys (Lamiaceae)

Germander

EMN

Fever, enhance digestion, weight loss

Thymus vulgaris (Lamiaceae)

Thyme

EMN

Bronchitis, bronchospasms, expectorant

Vitex agnus-castus (Lamiaceae)

Chasteberry, vitex

EMN

Reduce sexual desire, reduce lactation, treats PMS, menopausal complaints

Laurus nobilis (Lauraceae)

Laurel, bay leaf

EMN

Rheumatism, rubefacient

Linum usitatissimum (Linaceaea)

Flax, flaxseed

EMN

Skin inflammation, constipation , reduces risk of breast cancer and coronary artery disease

Punica granatum (Lythraceae)

Pomegranate         

EMN

Dysentery, paralysis, and intestinal worms

Alcea rosea (Alvaceae)

Hollyhock

EMN

Gastritis, intestinal ailments

Althea officinalis (Malvaceae)

Marsh mallow

EMN

Bronchitis, throat and mouth irritation, gastritis

Tilia cordata (Malvaceae)

Linden

EMN

Bronchitis and cough

Veratrum album (Melanthiaceae)

White hellebore

EMN

Hypertension

Myrtus communis (Myrtaceae)

Myrtle

EMN

Tuberculosis, pertussis, intestinal worms , and diarrhea

Paver somniferum (Papaveraceae)

Opium Poppy

EMN

Analgesic, inebriant, hypnotic, and to treat diarrhea and cough

Digitalis spp. (Lanata purpurea) (Plantaginaceae)

Foxglove

EMN

Cardiac stimulant to treat congestive heart disease

Plantago afra (Plantaginaceae)

Psyllium

EMN

Laxative to treat constipation

Plantago lanceolata (Plantaginaceae)

English Plantain, ribwort plantain

EMN

Cough, bronchitis, common cold, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, and skin inflammation

Avena sativa (Poaceae)

Oats

EMN

Pruritus of skin, eczema, lowers cholesterol

Persicaria bistorta (Polygonaceae)

Bistort

EMN

Diarrhea, mouth and throat sores

Rumex acetosa (polygonaceae)

Sorrel

EMN

Nasal mucosa inflammation

Aquilegia vulgaris (Ranunculaceae)

Columbine

EMN

Cholagogue, tranquilizing effect used to treat agitation

Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae)

Nigella, black cumin, kalonji

EMN

URIs, skin infections

(Rhamnus spp.) Rhamnaceae

Buckthorn

EMN

Constipation

Agrimonia eupatoria  (Rosacea)

Agrimony

EMN

Diarrhea, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, intestinal helminthic infections

Alchemilla vulgaris (Rosaceae)

Lady’s mantle

EMN

Diarrhea, mouth and throat inflammation, and eczema

Crataegus spp. (Rosaceae)

Hawthorn

EMN

Coronary artery disease, angina, and circulatory disorders

Filipendula ulmaria (Rosaceae)

Meadowsweet

EMN

Arthritis, pain

Fragaria vesca (Rosaceae)

Wild strawberry

EMN

Diuretic and diarrhea

Galium Odoratum (Rubiaceae)

Woodruff

EMN

Nervous agitation, hysteria, insomnia, menstrual disorders

Convallaria majalis (Ruscaceae)

Lily-of-the-valley

EMN

Cardiotonic to treat cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac insufficiency

Ruta graveolens (Rutaceae)

Rue

EMN

Menstrual disorders, female contraceptive and abortive agent

Salix spp.-alba (Salicaeae)

Willow

EMN

Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and headaches

Viscum album (santalaceae)

European mistletoe

EMN

Arthritis, and malignant tumors

Verbascum thapsus (Scrophulariaceae)

Mullein

EMN

Cough and bronchitis

Atropa belladonna (Solanaceae)

Belladonna, deadly nightshade

EMN

Colic-like pain, spasms of the gall bladder and intestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome

Urtica dioica (Urticaceae)

Stinging nettle

EMN

Diuretic, swollen prostate, arthritis

Valeriana officinalis (Valerianaceae)

Valerian

EMN

Insomnia, nervousness

Vitis vinifera (vitaceae)

Grape

EMN

Antioxidant, and reduces development of coronary artery disease

Allium Cepa (Alliaceae)

Onion

EMN

URI, Inflammation of mouth and pharynx, cough, bronchitis, loss of appetite, arteriosclerosis, hypertension

Petroselinum Crispum (Apiaceae)

Parsley

EMN

UTIs, kidney and bladder stones, and halitosis

Pimpinella anisum (Apiaceae)

Anise

EMN

Fevers, colds, coughs, bronchitis, inflammation of the mouth and pharynx, dyspeptic complaints, loss of appetite