Herbal Database (Link)
This is a list of plants and their medicinal use. Compile by George Wooten (Botanist), ©1998-2008
Herbs
Apple of Sodom (Sodom’s Milkweed) Medicinal Plant
Overview of Calotropis procera Name: Apple of Sodom (Sodom’s Milkweed) Latin Name: Calotropis procera Other Names: Sodom Apple, Stabragh, Kapok Tree, King’s Crown, Rubber Bush, Rubber Tree, Calotropis, Auricula Tree, Cabbage Tree, Calotrope, Camel Tree, Dead Sea Fruit, Desert Wick,… Read More »Apple of Sodom (Sodom’s Milkweed) Medicinal Plant
Cenizo de Monterrey (Ash of Monterrey) Medicinal Plant
Latin Name: Leucophyllum frutescens Family: Scrophulariaceae Common Names: Cenizo de Monterrey, Monterey Pigweed, Barometer Bush, Ash Plant, Cenizo, Texas Ranger, Texas Silver Leaf, Purple Sage Habitat & Description The Ash is a medium-sized shrub with a compact shape, delicate silver… Read More »Cenizo de Monterrey (Ash of Monterrey) Medicinal Plant
Castor Plant / Castor Oil Benefits & Uses
Castor Plant Summary Scientific Name: Ricinus Communis Family Name: Euphorbiaceae Other Names: Castor, Castor Bean, Palma Christi, Ricin, Wonder Tree, Krapata, Djarak, Reer, Mexico Seed, Castor Oil Plant, Castor Oil Bush Habitat: Common in distributed areas and waste land. The… Read More »Castor Plant / Castor Oil Benefits & Uses
Lady’s Slippers Plant – It’s Benefits & Many Uses
Lady’s Slipper’s Herb Summary Ladies’ Slipper: Natural order, Orchidaceae. Latin Name: Cypripedium Pubescens. Common Names: Yellow moccasin flower, American Valerian, Umbel, Noah’s Ark, nerve root. Habitat: North America, in rich woods and meadows, flowering in May and June. It grows… Read More »Lady’s Slippers Plant – It’s Benefits & Many Uses
Solanum Incanum (Bitter Apple)
Bitter Apple Summary Scientific Name: Solanum incanum Synonymns: Solanum incanum, Solanum sanctum, Solanum esculentum, Solanum subexarmatum, Solanum delagoense, Solanum beniense Common Names: Intobo, Umucucu (Rwanda); Ndula (Kihene), Bwantula, Bwanhula, Mtula (Mizaramo), Ntufululu (Kibende), Hnyanya-mvitu (Kirufiji), Mtula (Kisambaa), Nangali (Kifiome), Mdangu… Read More »Solanum Incanum (Bitter Apple)
Mimosa Pudica – Sensitive Plant – Benefits and Uses
Mimosa Plant Summary Scientific Name: Mimosa pudica Other Names: Touch me not, Live and Die, Shame Plant, Humble Plant Habitat: Africa, Caribbean, Tropical America and Australia, also found in India. Commonly distributed in open-spaces, especially road side, cultivated land, and… Read More »Mimosa Pudica – Sensitive Plant – Benefits and Uses
Oregon Grape Root Benefits and Uses
The Oregan Grape falls into the category of alterative. It belongs to the order Berberidaceae. Latin name: Berberis Aquifolium. Synonyms: (or common names) Rocky Mountain grape, Holly leaved barberry, California barberry and Trailing mahonia. Habitat: Grows along the western coast… Read More »Oregon Grape Root Benefits and Uses
Gotu Kola Medicinal Plant – Benefits and Uses
Summary Latin name: Centella asiatica. Other names: Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Indian Pennywort, European Water-marvel, Pennywort. Habitat: The plant is indigenous to southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, parts of China, the western South Sea Islands, Madagascar, South Africa, southeast U.S., Mexico,… Read More »Gotu Kola Medicinal Plant – Benefits and Uses
Sangre de Drago (Dragon’s Blood)
Summary Scientific name: Croton lechleri Genus: Croton Species: lechleri, salutaris, palanostigma Common Name: Dragon’s blood also is known as Sangre de grado, Sangre de drago, Drago, Dragon’s blood, Sangue de drago, Sangue de agua Part Used Bark, resin/sap Medicinal Uses… Read More »Sangre de Drago (Dragon’s Blood)
Cypress
Summary Scientific name: Cupressus sempervirens. Other names: German: Zypresse. French: Cyprès. Spanish: Ciprés. Chinese: Pien-po. Action: Vaso-constrictor, vein-tonic, antiseptic, aromatic, antispasmodic, sedative, diuretic. Part Used The parts of the plant used medicinally are the leaves and cones. Essential oil –… Read More »Cypress
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Scientific name: Artemisia absinthium Other Names: Green Ginger, Absinthe Medicinal Parts: The medicinal parts are the aerial shoots and leaves of the plant. Characteristics: The plant has an aromatic odour and a very bitter taste. Flower and Fruit: The numerous… Read More »Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)