The document discusses various herbal plants and their traditional medicinal uses, including aloe vera for burns and wounds, arnica for inflammation and osteoarthritis, and chamomile for sleeplessness, anxiety, and gastrointestinal issues like upset stomach. It provides details on 26 different plants, parts of plants, and their historical applications in Asian, Native American, and European traditional medicine to treat an array of ailments.

1.
"Herbal
Plants
&
It’s
Uses"
From
The
Herbal
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Herbal
Plants
&
its
Uses
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2014
Source:
Wikipedia

2. 1. Aloe
Vera
leaves
are
widely
used
to
heal
burns,
wounds
and
other
skin
ailments.
2. Arnica
(Arnica
montana)
is
used
as
an
anti-­‐inflammatory
and
for
osteoarthritis.
3. Asthma
weed
(Euphorbia
hirta)
has
been
used
traditionally
in
Asia
to
treat
bronchitic
asthma
and
laryngeal
spasm.
It
is
used
in
the
Philippines
for
dengue
fever.
4. Barberry
(Berberis
vulgaris)
has
a
long
history
of
medicinal
use,
dating
back
to
the
middle
Ages
particularly
among
Native
Americans.
Uses
have
included
skin
ailments,
scurvy
and
gastro-­‐intestinal
ailments.
5. Bilberry
(Vaccinium
myrtillus)
used
to
treat
diarrhea,
scurvy,
and
other
conditions.
6. Bitter
gourd
(Momordica
charantia)
is
used
as
an
agent
to
reduce
the
blood
glucose
level.
7. Cayenne
(Capsicum
annuum)
is
a
type
of
chili
that
has
been
used
as
both
food
and
medicine
for
thousands
of
years.
Uses
have
included
reducing
pain
and
swelling,
lowering
triglyceride
and
cholesterol
levels
and
fighting
viruses
and
harmful
bacteria,
due
to
high
levels
of
Vitamin
C.
8. Chamomille
(Matricaria
recutita
and
Anthemis
nobilis)
has
been
used
over
thousands
of
years
for
a
variety
of
conditions,
including
sleeplessness,
anxiety,
and
gastrointestinal
conditions
such
as
upset
stomach,
gas,
and
diarrhea.
9. Chasteberry
(Vitex
agnus-­‐castus)
used
over
thousands
of
years
for
menstrual
problems,
and
to
stimulate
lactation.
10. Dandelion
(Taraxacum
officinale)
was
most
commonly
used
historically
to
treat
liver
diseases,
kidney
diseases,
and
spleen
problems.

3. 11. Digitalis
(Digitalis
lanata),
or
foxglove,
came
into
use
in
treating
cardiac
disease
in
late
18th
century
England
in
spite
of
its
high
toxicity.
12. Dong
quai
(Angelica
sinensis)
has
been
used
for
thousands
of
years
in
Asia,
primarily
in
women's
health.
13. Elderberry
(Sambucus
nigra)
berries
and
leaves
have
traditionally
been
used
to
treat
pain,
swelling,
infections,
coughs,
and
skin
conditions
and,
more
recently,
flu,
common
cold,
fevers,
constipation,
and
sinus
infections.
14. Eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus
globulus)
leaves
were
widely
used
in
traditional
medicine
as
a
febrifuge.
Eucalyptus
oil
is
commonly
used
in
over-­‐the-­‐
counter
cough
and
cold
medications,
as
well
as
for
an
analgesic.
15. Evening
primrose
(Oenothera
spp.)
oil
has
been
used
since
the
1930s
for
eczema,
and
more
recently
as
an
anti-­‐inflammatory.
16. Fenugreek
(Trigonella
foenum-­‐graecum)
has
long
been
used
to
treat
symptoms
of
menopause,
and
digestive
ailments.
More
recently,
it
has
been
used
to
treat
diabetes,
loss
of
appetite
and
other
conditions.
17. Feverfew
(Tanacetum
parthenium)
has
been
used
for
centuries
for
fevers,
headaches,
stomach
aches,
toothaches,
insect
bites
and
other
conditions.
18. Flaxseed
(Linum
usitatissimum)
is
most
commonly
used
as
a
laxative.
Flaxseed
oil
is
used
for
different
conditions,
including
arthritis.
19. Garlic
(Allium
sativum)
widely
used
as
an
antibiotic
and,
more
recently,
for
treating
cardiovascular
disease.
20. Ginger
(Zingiber
officinale)
is
used
to
relieve
nausea.
21. Hawthorn
(specifically
Crataegus
monogyna
and
Crataegus
laevigata)
fruit
has
been
used
since
the
first
century
for
heart
disease.

4. 22. Henna
(Lawsonia
Inermis)
exhibits
potential
anti
bacterial
activity.
The
alcoholic
extracts
of
root
have
antibacterial
activity
due
to
presence
of
flavonoid
and
alkaloids
in
it.
Henna
is
also
known
to
show
anti-­‐
Inflammatory,
antipyretic,
and
analgesic
Effects
in
experimental
animals.
23. Horse
chestnut
(Aesculus
hippocastanum)
seeds,
leaves,
bark,
and
flowers
have
been
used
medicinally
for
many
centuries.
The
raw
plant
materials
are
toxic
unless
processed.
24. Jamaica
dogwood
(Piscidia
erythrina
/
Piscidia
piscipula)
is
used
in
traditional
medicine
for
the
treatment
of
insomnia
and
anxiety,
despite
serious
safety
concerns.
25. Lavender
(Lavandula
angustifolia)
was
traditionally
used
as
an
antiseptic
and
for
mental
health
purposes.
It
was
also
used
ancient
Egypt
in
mummifying
bodies.
There
is
little
scientific
evidence
that
lavender
is
effective
for
most
mental
health
uses.
26. Lemon
(Citrus
limon),
along
with
other
citruses,
has
a
long
history
of
use
in
Chinese
and
Indian
traditional
medicine.
In
contemporary
use,
honey
and
lemon
is
common
for
treating
coughs
and
sore
throat.
27. Lotus
Leaf
(Lotus)
Studies
have
shown
that
this
leaf
can
decrease
the
absorption
of
carbs
and
fats.
This
plant
will
also
increase
your
metabolism.
Lotus
leaf
works
as
a
fat
blocker,
it
breakdown
current
fat
and
prevents
new
fat
by
blocking
of
triglyceride
formation.
The
lotus
leaf
also
has
sedative
and
antispasmodic
properties,
which
aid
in
digestion.
It
is
also
filled
with
Flavonoids
and
tannins,
which
are
alkaloids
that
are
powerful
antioxidants
that
protect
your
heart.
28. Marigold
(Calendula
officinalis),
or
calendula,
has
a
long
history
of
use
in
treating
wounds
and
soothing
skin.
29. Milk
thistle
(Silybum
marianum)
has
been
used
for
thousands
of
years
for
a
variety
of
medicinal
purposes,
in
particular
liver
problems.

5. 30. Neem
(Azadirachta
indica),
used
in
India
to
treat
worms,
malaria,
rheumatism
and
skin
infections
among
many
other
things.
Its
many
uses
have
led
to
neem
being
called
"the
village
dispensary"
in
India.
31. Noni
(Morinda
citrifolia)
has
a
history
of
use
as
for
joint
pain
and
skin
conditions.
32. Opium
Poppy
(Papaver
somniferum)
is
the
plant
source
of
morphine,
used
for
pain
relief.
33. Papaya
(Carica
papaya)
is
used
for
treating
wounds.
34. Peppermint
(Mentha
x
piperita)
oil,
from
a
cross
between
water
mint
and
spearmint,
has
a
history
of
medicinal
use
for
a
variety
of
conditions,
including
nausea,
indigestion,
and
symptoms
of
the
common
cold.
35. Red
clover
(Trifolium
pratense)
is
an
ingredient
in
some
recipes
for
essiac
tea.
Research
has
found
no
benefit
for
any
human
health
conditions.
36. Rosemary
(Rosmarinus
officinalis)
has
been
used
medicinally
from
ancient
times.
37. Sage
(Salvia
officinalis),
shown
to
improve
cognitive
function
in
patients
with
mild
to
moderate
Alzheimer's
disease.
38. Saw
palmetto
(Serenoa
repens)
was
used
medicinally
by
the
Seminole
tribe.
39. Tea
tree
oil
(Melaleuca
alternifolia)
has
been
used
medicinally
for
centuries
by
Australian
aboriginal
people.
Modern
usage
is
primarily
as
an
antibacterial
or
antifungal
agent.
40. Tulasi
(Ocimum
tenuiflorum
or
Holy
Basil)
is
used
for
a
variety
of
purposes
in
Ayurvedic
medicine.

6. 41. Turmeric
(Curcuma
longa),
a
spice
that
lends
its
distinctive
yellow
color
to
Indian
curries,
has
long
been
used
in
Ayurvedic
and
traditional
Chinese
medicine
to
aid
digestion
and
liver
function,
relieve
arthritis
pain,
and
regulate
menstruation.
42. Valerian
(Valeriana
officinalis)
has
been
used
since
at
least
ancient
Greece
and
Rome
for
sleep
disorders
and
anxiety.
43. White
willow
(Salix
alba)
is
a
plant
source
of
salicylic
acid,
a
chemical
related
to
aspirin,
although
more
likely
to
cause
stomach
upset
as
a
side
effect
than
aspirin
itself.
Used
from
ancient
times
for
the
same
uses
as
aspirin.
44. Yerba
santa
(Eriodictyon
crassifolium)
was
used
by
the
Chumash
people
to
keep
airways
open
for
proper
breathing.
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