Healing Herbs, Plants and Spices and their therapeutic uses
It’s no secret, there are tons of herbs and natural remedies out there claiming to prevent and treat all sorts of conditions. And many of them are not only effective, but they’re better for your health, wallet and our environment. So how do you know which herbs to use? It can definitely be overwhelming. So we did the hard work for you! The following list(*), (**) of herbs should help you through your journey of healing your body from the inside out.
Although we’ve done lots of research and use many of these remedies in our home, GreenDesert is not licensed to give medical advice. So find your condition below and use it as a reference, not a diagnosis or cure. Consult a licensed health care professional about use and dosage, and be sure to inform them if you’re taking other remedies and/or medication.
Abrasion, Cuts, Sores
Aches (stomach)
Anise
Black pepper essential oil
Chamomile
Fennel
Ginger
Lemon
Marshmallow root
Papaya
Peppermint
Slippery elm root
Allergies
Aloe Vera
Nettles
Eyebright
Horse radish
Ephedra
Licorice
Antioxidant
Anxiety/Nervousness
Bacopa
Bilberry
Broccoli
California poppy
Cinnamon
Gingko
Grapes and grape seed
Oats
Lavender
Rose
Lemon balm
Passion flower
Chamomile
Dandelion
St. John’s wort
Cacao
Hops
Kava
Frankincense
Valerian
Arthritis
Asthma
Mullein leaf
Back Pain
Bone Health
Avocado
Spinach
Moringa
Pumpkin seeds
Yogurt
Bronchitis
Butterbur
Juniper
Mullein
Pelargonium
Rosemary
Bruises
Arnica
Frankincense
Burns
Circulation
Ginkgo
Horse chestnut
Jiaogulan
Rosemary
Cognition
Colds, Flu
Cold sore
Avocado
Psyllium
Cough
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion
Cranberry
Pumpkin seeds
Diuretic
Corn silk
Dandelion
Hibiscus
Parsley
Eczema
Avocado
Calendula
Chamomile
Coconut oil
Chaparral
Slippery elm
Witch hazel
Fever
Elderberry
Yarrow
Feverfew
Peppermint
Lemon balm
Willow bark
Catnip
Fungal infection
Chaparral
Tea tree oil
Usnea tincture
Lavender oil
Neem oil
Aloe Vera
Gas
Charcoal
Peppermint
Anise
Fennel
Spearmint
Heart health
Avocado
Cacao
Cinnamon
Dandelion
Garlic
Grapes and grape seed
Hawthorn
Hibiscus
Moringa
Pomegranate
Pumpkin seeds
Psyllium
Jiaogulan
High blood pressure
Grapes and grape seed
Parsley
Yarrow
Immortality plant
Dandelion
Garlic
Society Garlic
Passion flower
Pumpkin seeds
Moringa
Cacao
Jiaogulan
California poppy
Indigestion
Anise
Cardamom
Chamomile
Fennel
Ginger
Goldenseal
Hops
Juniper
Lemon balm
Peppermint
Shatavari
Inflammation
Avocado
Cacao
Calendula
Comfrey
Frankincense
Ginger
Earthing/Grounding
Mullein Leaf
Pumpkin seeds
Turmeric
Witch hazel
Yarrow
Insomnia
Hops
Lavender
Lemon balm
Valerian
California poppy
Chamomile
Kava
Passion flower
Pumpkin seeds
Skullcap
Lice
Neem oil
Tea tree oil
Menopause
Black cohosh
dong quai
Hops
Kava
Sage
Shatavari
Menstrual cramps
Ginger
Valerian
Kava
Motherwort
Butterbur
Feverfew
Honeysuckle
Lavender
Dong quai
Khella
Ginger
Mullein leaf
Nausea
Ginger
Lavender
Peppermint
Cinnamon
Oral Health
Premenstrual syndrome
Black cohosh
Chaste tree
Dong quai
Shatavari
Prostate health
Pomegranate
Pumplin seeds
Pygeum
Saw palmetto
Spinach
Stinging nettle
Tomato
Psoriasis
Aloe Vera
Avocado
Coconut oil
Tea tree
Burdock
Milk thistle
Reproductive health (Female)
Dong quai
Motherwort
Moringa
Raspberry leaf
Soy
Reproductive health (Male)
Ashwagandha
Broccoli
Horny goat weed
Moringa
Sore throat
Hibiscus
Licorice
Marshmallow root
Sage
Slippery elm
Tea tree
Urinary Tract health
Cranberry
Juniper
Parsley
Pomegranate
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