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For thousands of years man has used the flora around him to heal his maladies. It was not until the late 19th century that the first pharmaceutical companies appeared. Those first mass produced medications were derived from many of the same herbal remedies listed here. Early Pharmaceutical companies advertised standardized dosages. This made it easier for the average person to purchase remedies over the counter. As these companies grew in popularity it was not long before they began to vilify the very herbal remedies they used in their offerings. Their campaign of misinformation was so successful that by the early 20th century herbalism all but died out in the United States. There have continued to be those who practiced herbalism, but they were relegated to the fringes of society. As the medical community grew in knowledge and arrogance, they further vilified the Herbal community. As the herbal community began to feel more and more marginalized many developed a deep seeded dislike and distrust of the medical community. It became two divided camps, each thinking the other had little or nothing to bring to the table. If we look at the rest of the developed world, most of them realize modern medicine and herbalism each have something to offer. More and more people in the United States are beginning to realize that by utilizing both herbalism and modern medicine we will be that much healthier.

I developed this list with that end in mind. It is by no means a complete list, but it is a pretty good start. If you mouse over the action a quick definition will appear.

Now for the legal stuff.

This list is meant for information purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness or injury. Always seek qualified medical advice prior to starting an herbal regime.

Abrasion: An abrasion is a partial thickness wound caused by damage to the skin and can be superficial nvolving the epidermis, or going all the way to the deep dermis.
Plants: Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, Plantago major – Common Plantain, Symphytum officinale - Comfrey

Acne: A condition resulting from clogged or plugged hair follicles present under the skin. It presents as small to large, red bumps on the skin which may be painful and pus-filled in some cases.
Plants: Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold, Cichorium intybus – Chicory, Hamamelis virginiana - Witch Hazel, Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, Plantago major – Common Plantain,, Sassafras albidum - Sassafras, Symphytum officinale - Comfrey

ADHD: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Plants: Cannabis sativa – Cannabis, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower

Adrenal Insufficiency, Commonly called Adison's Disease: A long-term endocrine disorder resulting from insufficient amounts of hormones released by the adrenal glands.
Plants: Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice, Panax quinquefolius - American Ginseng

Alcohol Use Disorder, Commonly called Alcoholism: A pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol or continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems.
Plants: Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose

Allergic Rhinitis, Commonly called Hay Fever: Commonly called hayfever, is caused by an allergic response to a harmless outdoor or indoor allergens.
Plants: Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy, Solidago canadensis - Goldenrod, Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle, Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle

Alopecia, Commonly called Hair Loss: An autoimmune disease presenting as non-scarring hair loss characterized by bald spots in various areas of the body.
Plants: Equisetum arvense - Horsetail, Serona repens – Saw Palmetto,

Alzheimer's: Degenrative disease causing loss of congition.
Plants: Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm, Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha

Anemia: Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues. Having anemia, also referred to as low hemoglobin, can make you feel tired and weak.
Plants: Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood, Matricaria discoidea -Pineappleweed, Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng, Rumex crispus - Curly Dock, Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle, Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle

Angiopathy: A generic term for a disease of the small blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries).
Plants: Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola, Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn

Arrhythmia: Also known as: dysrhythmia, is a condition characterized by abnormal heart rhythm. This may result in either too fast or slow heart beat.
Plants: Crataegus spp. – Hawthorn, Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort

Ascaris: Intestinal round worms.
Plants: Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood

Ascites: An abnormal accumulation of fluid within the abdomen.
Plants: Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion

Asthenia: Refers to physical weakness or a lack of energy. Asthenia can affect specific body parts, or it may affect the entire body.
Plants: Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort, Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower, Scuttelaria lateriflora – Skullcap

Atherosclerosis: A specific type of arteriosclerosis characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls.
Plants: Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn, Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal

Atrial fibrillation: An abnormal heart rhythm characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart.
Plants: Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen, Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry

Bacterial Infection: Any illness caused by a bacterium.
Plants: Usnea spp. - Usnea, Polygonum cuspidatum - Japanese Knotweed

Biliary Disorders: Disorders affecting the bile ducts, gallbladder and other structures involved in the production and transportation of bile.
Plants: Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood

Blepharitis: An iinflammation of the eyelids usually affects both eyes along the edges of the eyelids.
Plants: Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold, Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, Plantago major – Common Plantain, Monotropa uniflora - Ghost Pipe

Bloating: Stomach feels painfully stuffed, swollen or filled with gas especially following a meal.
Plants: Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain

BPH: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia a condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine.
Plants: Chimaphila umbellata – Pipsissewa, Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine, Serenoa repens - Saw Palmetto, Urtica dioica – Stinging Nettle

Bradycardia: Heart rate slower than 60 beats per minute.
Plants: Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn

Burns: Conditions where the cells of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers are injured.
Plants: Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola, Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, Plantago major – Common Plantain, Portulaca oleracea - Purslane

Candidiasis: A yeast Infection caused by the candida.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Berberis vulgaris - Barberry, Usnea spp. - Usnea

Cervical Dysplasia: A precancerous condition in which abnormal cell growth occurs on the surface lining of the cervix or endocervical canal.
Plants: Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold

Cholecystitis: A condition characterized by the inflammation of gallbladder.
Plants: Berberis vulgaris - Barberry, Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal, Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle, Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion

Cholelithiasis: Abnormal stone-like mass, usually of undissolved cholesterol, formed in the gallbladder.
Plants: Cichorium intybus – Chicory, Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion

Chorea: A type of dyskinesia characterized by rapid, jerky involuntary body movements.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower, Scuttelaria lateriflora - Skullcap

Chronic Leg Ulcer: An ulceration of the lower leg caused by Peripheral Vascular Disease.
Plants: Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, also Plantago major - Common Plantain

Cirrhosis of the liver: A degenerative disease of the liver resulting in scarring and liver failure.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle

Cognitive Impairment: The stage between the expected decline in memory and thinking that happens with age and the more serious decline of dementia.
Plants: Panax quinquefolius - American Ginseng

Cold Sores: A common viral infection that causes fluid-filled blisters on or around the lips.
Plants: Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola, Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, Plantago major – Common Plantain, Usnea spp. - Usnea

Contusion: Known medically as Ecchymosis or a bruise, is a skin discoloration from damaged leaking blood vessels under the skin.
Plants: Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold, Arnica

COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. A group of progressive lung disorders characterized by increasing breathlessness.
Plants: Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry, Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng, Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, Plantago major - Common Plantain

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): A condition where the major blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed. The reduced blood flow can cause chest pain and shortness of breath.
Plants: Prunella vulgaris – Self Heal

Crohn's disease: A chronic inflammatory bowel disease causing swelling of the tissues (inflammation) in your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition.
Plants: Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood

Dementia: Shrinking of the brain resulting in cognitive loss.
Plants: Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha

Depression: Characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.
Plants: Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs, Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort, Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain, Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha

Diabetic Angiopathy: A form of angiopathy associated with diabetic complications.
Plants: Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,

Duodenal: Of or pertaining to the Duodenum, the first portion of the small intestines.
Plants: Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold, Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice

Dyspnea: Shortness of breath. Uncomfortable sensation or awareness of breathing or needing to breathe.
Plants: Eupatorium perfoliatum - Boneset

Enteritis: A chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine primarily in the small and large intestines but which can occur anywhere in the digestive system between the mouth and the anus.
Plants: Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow, Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed, Malva neglecta - Common Mallow, Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, Plantago major – Common Plantain, Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain, Polygonum cuspidatum - Japanese Knotweed

Enterobius: Intestinal pin worms.
Plants: Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood

Enuresis: Bed wetting.
Plants: Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle

Epilepsy: Any of various neurological disorders marked by sudden recurring attacks of motor, sensory, or cognitive dysfunction, with or without convulsive seizures or loss of consciousness.
Plants: Cannabis sativa – Cannabis, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower, Scuttelaria lateriflora – Skullcap, Monotropa uniflora - Ghost Pipe

Epiphora, Commonly called Watery Eyes: Excessive tear production usually a result from an irritation of the eye.
Plants: Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy, Schisandra chinensis - Schisandra

Epistaxis: Bleeding from the blood vessels in the nose.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Hemerocallis fulva - Day Lily

Esophagitis: Inflammation or irritation of esophagus - the pipe that carries food from mouth to stomach.
Plants: Symphytum officinale - Comfrey

Fatigue: A general feeling of exhaustion.
Plants: Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha, Polygonum cuspidatum - Japanese Knotweed

Fibroids: Also known as: Uterine Leiomyomas.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh

Fibromyalgia: A disorder that affects muscle and soft tissue characterized by chronic muscle pain, tenderness, fatigue and sleep disturbances.
Plants: Astragalus propinquus – Astragalus, Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha

Flatulent Dyspepsia: Stomach upset associated with the formation of gas in the stomach.
Plants: Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain

Gastric Distress: A group of digestive disorders that are associated with lingering symptoms of constipation, bloating, reflux, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping.
Plants: Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm

Gastric Ulcers: Painful sores in the stomach lining. Stomach ulcers are a type of peptic ulcer disease.
Plants: Acorus americanus - Sweet Flag, Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice

Gastroenteritis: A condition characterized by irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Plants: Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed, Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain

Genital Herpes: A sexually transmitted infection caused by herpes simplex (HSV) virus causing pain, itching, sores in genital area.
Plants: Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,

Gingivitis: A bacterial infection which causes inflammation of gums around the base of teeth.
Plants: Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower, Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, Plantago major – Common Plantain, Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac, Usnea spp. - Usnea

Goiter: A swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland.
Plants: Curcuma longa – Turmeric, Fucus vesiculosus – Bladderwrack, Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal

Hashimoto's disease: Low Thyroid.
Plants: Fucus vesiculosus - Bladderwrack

Heart Failure, Commonly called Congestive Heart Failure: A progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles. This causes fatigue, shortness of breath.
Plants: Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow Birch,, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower, Betula nigra – Black Birch,

Hematemesis, Commonly called Vomiting Blood: Expulsion of stomach contents mixed with blood, or blood only through the mouth.
Plants: Capsella bursa-pastoris - Shepherd's Purse

Hemophilia A and B: Conditions that occur when there are low levels of clotting factors in your blood.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow

Hepatic Steatosis, Commonly called Fatty Liver Disease: A condition that occurs due to excessive build-up of fat in the liver.
Plants: Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle

Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, irrespective of the cause.
Plants: Cichorium intybus – Chicory, Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle

Hepatomegaly, Commonly called Enlarged Liver: An enlargement of the liver.
Plants: Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle, Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade

Huntington's: A condition that leads to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain that affects movement, cognitive functions, and emotions.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower, Scuttelaria lateriflora - Skullcap

Hyperglycemia, Commonly called High Blood Sugar: A condition in which an excessive amount of glucose circulates in the blood plasma.
Plants: Arctium spp., - Burdock, Cichorium intybus – Chicory, Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion, Urtica dioica – Stinging Nettle

Hyperlipidemia, Commonly called High Cholesterol: An abnormally high concentration of fats or lipids in the blood.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn, Panax quinquefolius - American Ginseng

Hyperthyroidism, Commonly called Overactive Thyroid - Graves Disease: A condition resulting from increased production of thyroid hormones.
Plants: Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), Commonly called Low Libido: Loss of sex drive.
Plants: Epimedium – Horny Goat Weed, Lepidium meyenii – Maca (Peruvian Ginseng), Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng, Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine, Serenoa repens - Saw Palmetto, Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha

Hypoglycemia, Commonly called Low Blood Sugar: A condition resulting when the blood glucose levels drop below the specified limits (4 mmol/L or 72mg/dL).
Plants: Arctium spp., - Burdock

Hypotension, Commonly called Low Blood Pressure: A blood pressure reading below the specified limit (90/60 mmHg).
Plants: Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn

Hypothyroidism, Commonly called Underactive Thyroid - Hashimoto's Disease: A condition resulting from decreased production of thyroid hormones.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle, Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha

Impetigo: A skin infection caused by the staphylococcus or, less often, by the streptococcus bacterium.
Plants: Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen, Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain, Plantago major – Common Plantain, Symphytum officinale - Comfrey, Usnea spp. - Usnea

Incontinence, Commonly called Bladder Leakage: Loss of bladder control.
Plants: Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm, Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac, Schisandra chinensis - Schisandra

Indigestion: Uncomfortable fullness due to difficulty in digesting food.
Plants: Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood, Cichorium intybus – Chicory, Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion

Infertility: Inability to conceive, despite frequent and unprotected intercourse for at least a year.
Plants: Serona repens – Saw Palmetto,

Intercostal Myalgia: Muscle pain located below the ribs.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Asclepius tuberosa – Butterfly Milkweed, Salix spp., - Willow

Intercostal Neuralgia: Nerve pain that affects the area below your ribs.
Plants: Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort

Internal Bleeding: Blood escapes the vessels and leaks into, or collects in the body spaces.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal

Interstitial Cystitis: A chronic, painful bladder condition where increased urinary urgency and frequency is observed.
Plants: Chimaphila umbellata – Pipsissewa, Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed, Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac, Sassafras albidum - Sassafras

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestines causing diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, and flatulence.
Plants: Mentha aquatica - Water Mint, Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint, Mentha piperita - Peppermint, Mentha spicata - Spearmint

Jaundice: A condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellow, urine darkens, and the color of stool becomes lighter than normal. Jaundice occurs when the liver is not working properly or when a bile duct is blocked.
Plants: Berberis vulgaris - Barberry, Cichorium intybus – Chicory, Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed, Mentha aquatica - Water Mint, Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint, Mentha piperita - Peppermint, Mentha spicata - Spearmint, Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle, Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion, Hemerocallis fulva - Day Lily

Keloids: A firm, rubbery, fibrous scar that develops at the site of healed skin.
Plants: Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,

Kidney Disease: Disorders of the Kidneys and renal system.
Plants: Chimaphila umbellata – Pipsissewa, Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry

Laceration: wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue.
Plants: Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow, Malva neglecta - Common Mallow, Panax quinquefolius - American Ginseng

Leishmaniasis: Refers to several different illnesses caused by infection with an organism called a protozoan.
Plants: Berberis vulgaris - Barberry

Leprosy: An infectious disease that damages the skin and nervous system.
Plants: Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,

Leucopenia, Commonly called Low White Blood Cell Count: A reduction in the number of white cells in the blood, typical of various diseases.
Plants: Panax quinquefolius - American Ginseng

Leucorrhea, Commonly called Escess vaginal discharge: Leukorrhea or is a thick, whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge.
Plants: Arctostaphylos uva ursi - Uva Ursi, Hemerocallis fulva - Day Lily, Lamium purpureum - Dead-Nettle

Lichen Sclerosis: Inflammatory skin disease of unknown cause, which can affect any body part of any person, but has a strong preference for the genitals. Is also known as balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO).
Plants: Symphytum officinale - Comfrey, Usnea spp. - Usnea

Lithiasis, Commonly called Stones or gravel: The formation of stony concretions in the body (as in the urinary tract or gallbladder).
Plants: Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow Birch,, Cichorium intybus – Chicory, Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed, Rubus idaeus - Red Raspberry, Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion, Betula nigra – Black Birch,

Liver Congestion: A condition that impairs liver function.
Plants: Podophyllum peltatum, – Mayapple, Rubus idaeus - Red Raspberry, Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle

Lymphadenopathy, Commonly called Swollen Glands:.

Enlargement of one or more lymph nodes.
Plants: Scrophularia L. – Figwort

Lymphedema: Also known as lymphoedema and lymphatic edema, is a condition of localized swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
Plants: Galium aparine - Cleavers, Podophyllum peltatum, – Mayapple, Stellaria media – Chickweed, Trifolium pratense - Red Clover, Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle, Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle

Malabsorption: A state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.
Plants: Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood

Mastalgia: Ache and discomfort in the breast tissue.
Plants: Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose

Mastitis: Infection of the breast tissue resulting in pain, swelling, warmth and redness.
Plants: Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose, Symphytum officinale - Comfrey, Hemerocallis fulva - Day Lily

Menopause: A natural process of aging. The stage when the ovaries completely stop producing reproductive hormones, and there are no monthly periods for consecutive twelve months.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort, Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort, Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng, Trifolium pratense - Red Clover

Metrorrhagia, Commonly called Uterine Bleeding: Excessive, prolonged and/or irregular bleeding unrelated to menstruation.
Plants: Hemerocallis fulva - Day Lily, Lamium purpureum - Dead-Nettle

Miraine: A severe throbbing pain, generally experienced on one side of the head.
Plants: Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm, Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose, Petasites spp., - Butterbur

Muscle Strain: Caused by over exertion.
Plants: Curcuma longa – Turmeric, Scutellaria lateriflora - Skullcap

Rheumatism: Any of several muscular conditions marked by tenderness, soreness, pain, and local spasm, e.g., fibromyalgia, myositis, polymyalgia, and torticollis.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion

Mycobacterial Cervical Lymphadenitis: Commonly called Scrofula, a bacterial infection in the lymph nodes of your neck. It causes a swollen, sometimes discolored mass that’s usually painless.
Plants: Lamium purpureum - Dead-Nettle

Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidneys that may involve the glomeruli, tubules or interstitial tissue (functional units of kidney) surrounding them.
Plants: Chimaphila umbellata – Pipsissewa, Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry, Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed, Galium aparine - Cleavers, Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle

Nervous Dyspepsia: Indigestion brought about by anxiety or nervousness.
Plants: Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower, Scuttelaria lateriflora – Skullcap, Prunus serotina - Black Cherry

Nervous Tachycardia: A faster than normal heart beat brought about by anxiety or nervousness.
Plants: Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower

Neurasthenia: An ill-defined medical condition characterized by lassitude, fatigue, headache, and irritability, associated chiefly with emotional disturbance.
Plants: Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort, Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower, Scuttelaria lateriflora - Skullcap

Nocturia: Awakening one or more times at hight to void one's bladder.
Plants: Serona repens – Saw Palmetto,

Oligospermia: A condition in which a fertility issue is characterized by a low sperm count.
Plants: Panax quinquefolius - American Ginseng

Oliguria: Low urine output. Clinically less than 400ml a day.
Plants: Chimaphila umbellata – Pipsissewa, Solidago canadensis - Goldenrod, Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion

Opioid Withdrawl: Physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of opioids, a substance found in certain prescription pain medications and illegal drugs like heroin.
Plants: Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower

Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time.
Plants: Scrophularia L. - Figwort, Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle

Osteoporosis: A condition when bone strength weakens and is susceptible to fracture. It usually affects hip, wrist or spine.
Plants: Equisetum arvense - Horsetail, Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle

Otitis: Inflammation of the ear.
Plants: Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower, Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed

Palpitations: The perceived abnormality of the heartbeat characterized by hard, fast or irregular beats.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn, Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort

Parkinson's Disease:.

A progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves.

Plants: Cannabis sativa - Cannabis

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Commonly called PID: An infection of the female reproductive organs including uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix. This causes pelvic pain, vaginal discharge and sometimes with fever.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn, Panax quinquefolius - American Ginseng

Peptic Ulcer: A perforation or hole in the lining of the small intestine, lower esophagus or stomach.
Plants: Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow, Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower, Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal, Malva neglecta - Common Mallow, Symphytum officinale - Comfrey

Periodontitis: A serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the tooth.
Plants: Equisetum arvense - Horsetail

Peripheral Vascular Disease: A Circulatory system disorder that causes blood vessels, usually those to the legs, to become narrow, blocked, and spasm.
Plants: Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn

Pertussis, Commonly called Whooping Cough: A highly contagious airway infection that primarily affects children.
Plants: Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower, Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose, Tussilago farfara - Coltsfoot, Verbascum thapsus - Mullein, Prunus serotina - Black Cherry

Pharyngitis, Commonly called Sore Throat: Inflammation of pharynx (situated in the back of throat) causing pain.
Plants: Fragaria vesca - Strawberry, Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice, Symphytum officinale - Comfrey, Usnea spp. - Usnea

Phlebitis: A condition of inflammation of veins causing pain, discomfort and swelling.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,

Pleurisy: Inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that lines the lungs and chest wall.
Plants: Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed (Pleurisy weed), Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry, Verbascum thapsus - Mullein

Portal Hypertension: Hypertension in the portal system as seen in cirrhosis of the liver and other conditions causing obstruction to the portal vein.
Plants: Berberis vulgaris - Barberry

Premenstrual Syndrome: Physical and emotional symptoms experienced days before a woman’s period. This results in mood swings, carving for food and depression.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort, Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose

Primary Immunodeficiency: Disorders in which part of the body's immune system is missing or does not function normally.
Plants: Panax quinquefolius - American Ginseng

Pruritis ani: A scratchy feeling at the anus.
Plants: Hamamelis virginiana - Witch Hazel, Hydrastis canadensis - Golden Seal

Psoriatic Arthritis: A chronic inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (inflammatory arthritis).
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood, Inonotus obliquus – Chaga Mushroom, Scrophularia L. – Figwort

Renal Insufficiency: A syndrome in which all kidney functions are impaired; it results in disturbance of water, electrolyte, and nitrogen metabolism. Renal insufficiency may be acute or chronic.
Plants: Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry, Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice, Panax quinquefolius - American Ginseng

Renal Lithiasis: The presence of kidney stones (calculi) in the kidney.
Plants: Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed, Rubus idaeus - Red Raspberry, Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion

Respiratory Catarrh: An acute inflammatory disease involving the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract (rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngotracheitis, bronchitis).
Plants: Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow, Malva neglecta - Common Mallow, Verbascum thapsus - Mullein, Prunus serotina - Black Cherry, Prunus virginiana - Choke Cherry

Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs): Infectious diseases involving the respiratory tract.
Plants: Mentha piperita - Peppermint, Usnea spp. - Usnea

Restenosis: A renarrowing of an artery that was previously stented.
Plants: Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal

Restless Leg Syndrome, Commonly called RLS: A disorder that causes an overwhelming urge to move legs, usually associated with unpleasant sensations often during sleep and relieved by movement.
Plants: Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower, Scutellaria lateriflora - Skullcap, Valeriana officinalis - Valerian

Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood, Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice, Scrophularia L. – Figwort

Rhinitis: Inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane of the nose.
Plants: Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed, Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy, Solidago canadensis - Goldenrod, Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle, Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle

Rhinorrhea, Commonly called Runny Nose: Discharge from the nasal mucous membrane, especially when excessive, as with an allergy or infection.
Plants: Schisandra chinensis – Schisandra,

Ringworm: Also known as: dermatophytosis, tineas, is a highly contagious common fungal skin infection that causes a red or silvery ring-like rash on the skin or scalp.
Plants: Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed

Scabies: An intensely itchy rash caused by a mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei.
Plants: Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha

Sciatica: A severe pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the buttocks and leg.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry, Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen, Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort

Scleroderma: A group of diseases causing hardening and tightening of skin and connective tissues.
Plants: Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,

Scurvy: A condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of scurvy include tiredness, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches, a rash on the legs, and bleeding gums.
Plants: Tsuga canadensis - Eastern Hemlock, Galium aparine - Cleavers

Sebaceous Cysts: A rounded swollen area of the skin formed by an abnormal sac of retained excretion (sebum) from the sebaceous follicles.
Plants: Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold

Shingles: Also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area.
Plants: Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort

Sinusitis: Short-term inflammation of mucous membranes of the paranasal sinuses that surround the nasal cavity.
Plants: Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower, Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy, Ulmus Rubra - Slippery Elm

Sleep Disorders: Term for any changes in the way you sleep.
Plants: Passiflora incarnata – Passion Flower, Valeriana officinalis - Valerian

Spermatorrhea: Excess or unwanted sperm discharge.
Plants: Schisandra chinensis – Schisandra,

Splenomegaly, Commonly called Enlarged Spleen: An enlargement of the Spleen.
Plants: Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade

Steatorrhea: Steatorrhea is the presence of excess fat in feces.
Plants: Podophyllum peltatum, – Mayapple, Rumex crispus - Curly Dock

Stomatitis: Inflammation of the mouth and lips.
Plants: Fragaria vesca - Strawberry, Polygonum cuspidatum - Japanese Knotweed

Stroke: Medically known as a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is reduced or blocke Curcuma longa – Turmeric, Daucus carota - Queen Anne's Lace

Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter, singultus (SDF), Commonly called Hickups: A sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm muscle that leads to vocal cords snapping shut, thereby producing a sound.
Plants: Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower

Tachycardia: A heart rhythm disorder with heartbeats faster than usual, greater than 100 beats per minute.
Plants: Crataegus spp. – Hawthorn, Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm, Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower

Testicular Atrophy: Testicular atrophy is a medical condition in which the male reproductive organs diminish in size and may be accompanied by loss of function.
Plants: Serona repens – Saw Palmetto,

Thrombosis: Local coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system.
Plants: Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola, Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen, Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry

Tinnitus: A condition with a constant ringing sound in the ear in the absence of an external source. It is not a serious condition and improves gradually with treatment.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh, Berberis vulgaris - Barberry

Tonsilitis: Swelling of tonsils located at the back of the throat due to infection.
Plants: Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower

Tracheitis: A bacterial infection of the windpipe (trachea).
Plants: Prunus serotina - Black Cherry, Tussilago farfara - Coltsfoot, Usnea spp. - Usnea, Verbascum thapsus - Mullein,

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Also called Fothergill Disease, Tic Douloureux, or Trifacial Neuralgia is a long-term pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, the nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.
Plants: Heracleum maximum - Cow Parsnip

Tuberclulosis, Commonly called Consumption: A contagious infection caused by bacteria that mainly affects the lungs but also can affect any other organ.
Plants: Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle, Prunus serotina - Black Cherry, Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain

Upper Respiratory Infection: Acute infections involving the nose, throat, pharynx, larynx which is characterized by sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose and cough.
Plants: Astragalus propinquus - Astragalus, Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal

Urethritis, Commonly called Inflammation of the urethra: An inflammation of the urethra: the opening of the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
Plants: Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow, Arctostaphylos uva ursi - Uva Ursi, Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed, Eutrochium purpureum - Sweet Scented Joe Pye Weed, Galium aparine - Cleavers, Malva neglecta - Common Mallow, Serenoa repens - Saw Palmetto, Eutrochium maculatum - Joe Pye Weed

Uterine Leiomyomas, Commonly called Fibroids: A non-cancerous tumor in the uterus. Symptoms depend on the size and location of the fibroids. In most cases, it will be detected during a routine pelvic examination.
Plants: Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh

Varicose Ulcers, Commonly called Leg Ulcers: A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore that takes more than four to six weeks to heal. They usually develop on the inside of the leg, just above the ankle.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow, Symphytum officinale - Comfrey

Venous Insufficiency, Commonly called Venous diseases: Failure of the veins to adequately circulate the blood, especially from the lower extremities.
Plants: Aesculus hippocastanum Horse Chestnut, Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola, Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn

Virilism: The appearance of secondary sex characteristics of the male (as facial hair) in a female.
Plants: Serona repens – Saw Palmetto,

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Commonly called Vaginitis: Infection or inflammation of the vagina or vulva.
Plants: Berberis vulgaris - Barberry