Latin Name: lespedeza sp. trifolium pratense Alternative Name: red clover Forms Available: leaf, root, seed, flower, tea
Purple Clover – lespedeza sp., trifolium pratense – All parts of this plant are edible: the leaves, seeds, flowers, and root. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds, sprouted,can be eaten in salads. The flower can be eaten and the root, eaten after it is cooked. Purple clover is a well used herb medicinally – internally it is expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, cleansing and used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is one of the best phlegm reducing natural products of nature. As a diuretic, this herb cleanses the body and as such, removes the toxic build up that creates so many disorders.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Internally expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, cleansing and used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Latin Name: daucus carota Alternative Name: wild carrot, carrot, devil’s plague, bird’s nest, bee’s nest Forms Available: root, leaf, seed
Queen Anne’s Lace – daucus carota – wild carrot, a much eaten food. The wild carrot is a cleanser, diuretic, and tonic for the liver, stimulating urine and the extraction of waste by the kidneys. Used in an infusion, it treats many digestive complaints and kidney and bladder diseases. The root can also induce uterine contractions and bring on menstruation.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: A cleanser and tonic for the liver, stimulates urine and extraction of waste by the kidneys. The leaves are diuretic and have been used to diminish kidney stones and prevent the formation of new ones.
Latin Name: ambrosia trifada Alternative Name: tall ragweed, giant ragweed, great ragweed Forms Available: oil, leaf, root
Ragweed – ambrosia trifada – This herb is used internally, in a tea, to treat fevers, stomach cramps, menstrual disorders, diarrhea.
Externally, the leaves are applied, in a poultice, to treat skin complaints, insect bites, and poison sumac. A tea can also be made from the root of the plant. An oil can be obtained from the ragweed seed. Ragweed pollen causes allergic reactions in many people and so, therefore, the pollen is used in preparations to treat the allergic.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Externally, in poultice, relieves skin complaints, poison sumac, insect bites. Internally, to relieve fevers, stomach cramps, menstrual disorders, diarrhea.
Latin Name: senecio jacobaea Alternative Name: common ragwort, stinking willie, tansy ragwort, yakubun Forms Available: leaf, root
Ragwort – senecio jacobaea – A highly toxic plant, a reaction can be caused just by touching it and it is particularly toxic to the liver. This plant is used in homeopathic remedies to treat female complaints. Externally, the juice can be used as a wash for burns, sores, and ulcers. As an infusion, ragwort relieves gout, rheumatic pain, and respiratory infections. It can also be applied externally, in a poultice, to relieve rheumatic aches.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Used to relieve gout, theumatic pain, respiratory infections, burns, sores, ulcers.
Latin Name: rubus idaeus Alternative Name: red rasberry Forms Available: leaf, root, stem, tea, coffee
Raspberry – rubus idaeus – The raspberry plant is extremely edible – the fruit is eaten raw or cooked, the root cooked, the shoots raw or cooked and the leaves make both an herb tea or a coffee substitute. Medicinally, the leaves are the most used part particularly for female issues. A tea, made from the leaves, is a tonic for the uterus both strengthening and toning the muscles, treating irregular or excessive menstruation, and relieving menstrual cramps. The leaves are also a remedy for diarrhea. Externally, in a wash or poultice, the leaves and root treat sores, wounds, varicose ulcers and burns. They can also be used in a gargle to relieve oral inflammations.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: The leaf is the most used part – used to strengthen and tone the muscles of the uterus, relieves diarrhea, treats irregular or excessive menstruation, relieves menstrual cramping, treats burns and minor wounds.
Latin Name: eryngium yuccifolium Alternative Name: eryngium, water eryngo, buttonsnake root, corn snakeroot Forms Available: root
Rattlesnake Master – eryngium yuccifolium – This plant’s root is used medicinally. It has been used to treat rattlesnake bites – the root being chewed and then applied to the bite. It has also been applied to scorpion stings. Back in early Greek times the root was a remedy for flatulence. The chewing of this root produces a profuse amount of saliva. It is both expectorant and diaphoretic and has been used to treat pulmonary infections. Used to treat renal problems such as kidney stones and nephritis. This root also has the properties of reducing nocturnal emissions caused by urinary irritations.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Has been used as an antidote to snake bites, the root being chewed and then applied to the bite. Infusion of the root can be used to reduce fevers and shift phlegm. It has been used to treat renal disorders such as kidney stones and chronic nephritis.
Ravensara Aromatica. Clove/eucalyptus-type odor, a mild version of Rosemary aroma. It is highly anti-viral, this is the essential oil to use for the flu or respiratory infection. Used for clearing the sinus and breathing passages, loosening tight muscles, relieving menstrual discomfort and aches and pains. Very safe on the skin, good for cold sores, shingles and genital herpes. It is also considered a muscle relaxant and analgesic. Blends well with chamomile, lavender and pine.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Used for clearing the sinus and breathing passages, loosening tight muscles, relieving menstrual discomfort and aches and pains. Very safe on the skin, good for cold sores, shingles and genital herpes. Also considered a muscle relaxant and analgesic.
Latin Name: trifolium pratense, lespedeza sp. Alternative Name: purple clover Forms Available: leaf, root, seed, flower, tea
Red Clover – trifolium pratense – All parts of this plant are edible: the leaves, seeds, flowers, and root. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds, sprouted,can be eaten in salads. The flower can be eaten and the root, eaten after it is cooked. Red clover is a well used herb medicinally – internally it is expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, cleansing and used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is one of the best phlegm reducing natural products of nature. As a diuretic, this herb cleanses the body and as such, removes the toxic build up that creates so many disorders.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Internally expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, cleansing and used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Latin Name: cercis canadensis Alternative Name: North American Redbud Forms Available: root, inner bark
Redbud – cercis canadensis – A deciduous tree of the american continent. A tea, from the inner bark, can be used to treat fever, dysentery and diarrhea – it is very astringent. An infusion of the inner bark and root and be used to treat pulmonary complaints such as asthma, whooping cough, and general chest congestion.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Tea made from inner bark has been used to treat fever, dysentery and diarrhea. Infusions of the root and inner bark treat pulmonary issues such as asthma, whooping cough, congestion.
Rhubarb – rheum sp. – An edible plant. The stem can be eaten both raw and cooked. Medicinally, rhubarb is used in both eastern medicine and conventional medicine. It is a digestive tonic in small doses and a laxative in larger doses. It can be taken to enhance the function of the liver and gallbladder, aiding in the removal of excess toxins. Externally, rhubarb root can be used to treat burns, boils, wounds etc.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Treats constipation, diarrhea, is a digestive tonic, and enhances the liver and gallbladder functions.
