List of herbal plants and properties table

Properties and Uses of over 400 common herbs and medicinal plants listed by botanical or common names. You can browse alphabetically by common names, to find information on a popular herb like ginger, or find it listed by its botanical name, Zingiber officinale. Herbs are also grouped by their properties and actions.

Top 65 Most Commonly Used Herbs

All-Heal, Prunella vulgaris L.
American Ginseng, Panax quinquefolius
Angelica root, Angelica archangelica
Anise Seed, Pimpinella anisum
Apple, Malus domestica
Arnica, Arnica montana
Basil, Ocimum basilicum
Bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus
Black Cohosh root, Cimicifuga racemosa
Black Pepper, Piper nigrum
Black Walnut, Juglans nigra
Cacao, Theobroma cacao L.
Calendula, Calendula officinalis
Caraway Seed, Carum carvi
Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum
Carob, Ceratonia siliqua
Castor Oil, Ricinus communis
Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum minimum
Celery Seed, Apium graveolens
Chamomile, Matricaria recutita
Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum
Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. cassia
Clove Oil, Syzygium aromaticum
Coconut oil, Cocos nucifera
Coffee, Coffea arabica
Comfrey Leaf and root, Symphytum officinale
Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon
Dandelion Root, Taraxacum officinale
Dill, Anethum graveolens
Echinacea, Echinacea angustifolia
Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus
Fennel Seed, Foeniculum vulgare
Ginger Root, Zingiber officinale
Ginseng Root, American, Panax quinquefolius
Hawthorn Berry, Crataegus monogyna
Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa
Horseradish root, Armoracia rusticana
Juniper Berries, Juniperus communis
Lavender, Lavandula spp
Lemon, Citrus limonum
Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis
Lemongrass, Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus
Mint, Mentha piperita
Mustard, Brassica nigra
Oats, Avena sativa L.
Olive Oil, Olea europea
Orange, Citrus sinensis, Citrus spp.
Oregano, Origanum vulgare
Peppermint, Mentha piperita
Pine, Pinus sylvestris
Pumpkin Seed, Cucurbita pepo
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis
Sage, Salvia officinalis
Sesame , Sesamum indicum
Skullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora
St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum
Sunflower, Helianthus annuus
Tea, Camellia sinensis
Tea Tree oil, Melaleuca alternifolia
Thyme, Thymus vulgaris
Turmeric, Curcuma longa L.
Valerian root, Valeriana officinalis
White Willow Bark, Salix Alba
Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana

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