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:
Conopholis americana - American Cancer Root, bear corn, broomrape, squaw root,
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
Amenorrhea, Commonly called Absence of menstruation: Absence of or missed menstruation after normal menstrual cycle.
Plants:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow,
Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh,
Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood,
Astragalus propinquus – Astragalus,
Curcuma longa – Turmeric,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Piper methysticum - Kava Kava,
Thuja occidentalis - Cedar
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:
Conopholis americana - American Cancer Root, bear corn, broomrape, squaw root,
Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood,
Matricaria discoidea -Pineappleweed,
Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng,
Rumex crispus - Curly Dock,
Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle,
Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle
Angina, Commonly called Chest Pain: A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Plants:
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed (Pleurisy weed),
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn,
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort,
Valeriana officinalis – Valerian,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain
Angiopathy: A generic term for a disease of the small blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries).
Plants:
Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,
Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn
Anorexia: An eating disorder characterized by abnormally low body weight.
Plants:
Acorus americanus - Sweet Flag,
Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood,
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Cichorium intybus - Chicory,
Inula helenium - Elecampane,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion
Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Plants:
Cannabis sativa – Cannabis,
Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,
Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort,
Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower,
Piper methysticum - Kava Kava,
Scuttelaria lateriflora - Skullcap,
Valeriana officinalis - Valerian,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain,
Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha
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
Arteriosclerosis: The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries.
Plants:
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Crataegus spp. – Hawthorn,
Fragaria vesca - Strawberry,
Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen,
Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry
Arthritis: A condition with swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The common symptom includes pain and stiffness in joints.
Plants:
Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh,
Arctium lappa - Burdock,
Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow Birch,,
Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,
Cichorium intybus – Chicory,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Eupatorium perfoliatum – Boneset,
Eutrochium purpureum - Sweet Scented Joe Pye Weed,
Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose,
Scrophularia L. - Figwort,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion,
Thuja occidentalis – Cedar,
Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain,
Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry,
Betula nigra – Black Birch,,
Eutrochium maculatum - Joe Pye Weed,
Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle
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
Asthma: A condition in which the airways (the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs) narrow and swell causing reversible obstruction.
Plants:
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed (Pleurisy weed),
Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry,
Inula helenium - Elecampane,
Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy,
Lobelia inflata – Lobelia,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose,
Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower,
Piper methysticum - Kava Kava,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac,
Schisandra chinensis - Schisandra,
Tussilago farfara - Coltsfoot,
Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle,
Verbascum thapsus - Mullein,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain,
Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha,
Prunus serotina - Black Cherry,
Prunus virginiana - Choke Cherry,
Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle
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
Atopic Dermatitis: Also known as atopic eczema, is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin (dermatitis). It results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin.
Plants:
Arctium lappa - Burdock,
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,,
Rumex crispus - Curly Dock,
Stellaria media – Chickweed,
Symphytum officinale - Comfrey,
Urtica dioica – Stinging Nettle
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
Boils: Or furuncle is painful, pus-filled bump that forms under your skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more of your hair follicles.
Plants:
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Cichorium intybus – Chicory,
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion,
Ulmus Rubra - Slippery Elm
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
Bronchitis: An inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs.
Plants:
Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh,
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed (Pleurisy weed),
Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry,
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Eupatorium perfoliatum – Boneset,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice,
Inula helenium - Elecampane,
Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Tussilago farfara - Coltsfoot,
Verbascum thapsus - Mullein,
Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha,
Prunus serotina - Black Cherry,
Prunus virginiana - Choke Cherry,
Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle
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
Calculus: Often called a stone, is a concretion of material, usually mineral salts, that forms in an organ or duct of the body.
Plants:
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Solidago canadensis - Goldenrod,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion,
Eutrochium purpureum - Sweet Scented Joe Pye Weed,
Eutrochium maculatum - Joe Pye Weed
Cancer: A disease resulting from uncontrolled growth and division of abnormal cells.
Plants:
Asparagus officinalis – Asparagus,
Curcuma longa – Turmeric,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal,
Rubus idaeus - Red Raspberry,
Serenoa repens - Saw Palmetto,
Trifolium pratense - Red Clover
Candidiasis: A yeast Infection caused by the candida.
Plants:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Usnea spp. - Usnea
Carbuncles: A carbuncle is a cluster of boils that form a connected area of infection under the skin.
Plants:
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion,
Ulmus Rubra - Slippery Elm
Carcinoma: Any of the myriad cancers.
Plants:
Asparagus officinalis – Asparagus,
Astragalus propinquus – Astragalus,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Cardiovascular Disease: Diseases and disorders of the heart and blood vesssels.
Plants:
Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn,
Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort,
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal
Catarrh: A build-up of mucus in an airway or cavity of the body.
Plants:
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed (Pleurisy weed), Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Capsella bursa-pastoris - Shepherd's Purse,
Cynoglossum officinale - Hound's Tongue,
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Eupatorium perfoliatum – Boneset,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Inula helenium - Elecampane,
Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Solidago canadensis - Goldenrod,
Stellaria media – Chickweed,
Verbascum thapsus - Mullein,
Prunus serotina - Black Cherry,
Rubus occidentalis - Black Raspberry,
Prunus virginiana - Choke Cherry,
Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle
Cellulitis: A serious bacterial infection of the skin.
Plants:
Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Symphytum officinale - Comfrey,
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
Colds: A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.
Plants:
Tsuga canadensis - Eastern Hemlock,
Astragalus propinquus – Astragalus, Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Eupatorium perfoliatum – Boneset,
Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy,
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Usnea spp. - Usnea,
Verbascum thapsus - Mullein,
Prunus serotina - Black Cherry, Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry,
Prunus virginiana - Choke Cherry
Colic: A condition where a healthy, well-fed infant cries for more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, for more than 3 weeks.
Plants:
Acorus americanus - Sweet Flag,
Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood,
Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot,
Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade
Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the transparent covering of the eye because of bacterial infection or allergic reaction.
Plants:
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal,
Sambucus nigra – Elder,
Prunus serotina - Black Cherry,
Monotropa uniflora - Ghost Pipe,
Prunus virginiana - Choke Cherry
Constipation: Having difficluty or the inability to move ones bowels.
Plants:
Apocynum cannabinum – Dogbane,
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Cichorium intybus – Chicory,
Conopholis americana - American Cancer Root, bear corn, broomrape, squaw root,
Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs,
Eupatorium perfoliatum – Boneset,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Rumex crispus - Curly Dock,
Sambucus nigra – Elder,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion,
Polygonum cuspidatum - Japanese Knotweed,
Portulaca oleracea – Purslane
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
Convulsions: An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
Plants:
Cannabis sativa – Cannabis,
Monotropa uniflora - Ghost Pipe,
Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower,
Scuttelaria lateriflora - Skullcap
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
Coughs: A reflex action involving sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs.
Plants:
Tsuga canadensis - Eastern Hemlock,
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry,
Inula helenium - Elecampane,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac,
Stellaria media – Chickweed,
Trifolium pratense - Red Clover,
Tussilago farfara - Coltsfoot,
Ulmus Rubra - Slippery Elm,
Prunus serotina - Black Cherry,
Prunus virginiana - Choke Cherry
Cramps: A sudden, brief, unintended, and usually painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.
Plants:
Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh,
Cannabis sativa – Cannabis,
Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry,
Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs,
Scutellaria lateriflora - Skullcap,
Viburnum opulus - American Cranberry
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
Crural Ulcers: Leg or thigh ulcers.
Plants:
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Inula helenium - Elecampane,
Plantago spp. - Plantain
Cystitis: Infection or inflammation of the urinary bladder or any part of the urinary system.
Plants:
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Arctostaphylos uva ursi - Uva Ursi,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Capsella bursa-pastoris - Shepherd's Purse,
Chimaphila umbellata – Pipsissewa,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Eutrochium purpureum - Sweet Scented Joe Pye Weed,
Galium aparine - Cleavers,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Piper methysticum - Kava Kava,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac,
Sassafras albidum - Sassafras,
Silybum marianum - Milk Thistle,
Solidago canadensis - Goldenrod,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion
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
Diabetes: A condition results from insufficient production of insulin, causing high blood sugar.
Plants:
Arctium lappa - Burdock,
Astragalus propinquus – Astragalus,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose,
Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng,
Sambucus nigra – Elder,
Urtica dioica – Stinging Nettle
Diabetic Angiopathy: A form of angiopathy associated with diabetic complications.
Plants:
Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,
Diarrhea: Feces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.
Plants:
Tsuga canadensis - Eastern Hemlock,
Arctostaphylos uva ursi - Uva Ursi,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Capsella bursa-pastoris - Shepherd's Purse,
Cynoglossum officinale - Hound's Tongue,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Fragaria vesca - Strawberry,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal,
Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac,
Rubus allegheniensis – Blackberry,
Sambucus nigra – Elder,
Ulmus Rubra - Slippery Elm,
Prunus serotina - Black Cherry,
Rubus occidentalis - Black Raspberry,
Portulaca oleracea – Purslane,
Schisandra chinensis - Schisandra
Duodenal: Of or pertaining to the Duodenum, the first portion of the small intestines.
Plants:
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice
Dyspepsia, Commonly called Heartburn: A condition where digestion is impaired. Heartburn.
Plants:
Acorus americanus - Sweet Flag,
Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs,
Spiraea alba - Meadowsweet,
Fragaria vesca - Strawberry,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Inula helenium - Elecampane,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower,
Scuttelaria lateriflora – Skullcap,
Solidago canadensis - Goldenrod,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain,
Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha,
Prunus serotina - Black Cherry
Dyspnea: Shortness of breath. Uncomfortable sensation or awareness of breathing or needing to breathe.
Plants:
Eupatorium perfoliatum - Boneset
Dysuria: Difficulty or pain in urination.
Plants:
Arctostaphylos uva ursi - Uva Ursi,
Chimaphila umbellata – Pipsissewa,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Eutrochium purpureum - Sweet Scented Joe Pye Weed,
Hemerocallis fulva - Day Lily,
Eutrochium maculatum - Joe Pye Weed
Eczema: A group of skin conditions characterized by red, itchy rashes.
Plants:
Arctium lappa - Burdock,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Rumex crispus - Curly Dock,
Stellaria media – Chickweed,
Symphytum officinale - Comfrey,
Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade
Edema: Swelling.
Plants:
Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow Birch,,
Galium aparine - Cleavers,
Hamamelis virginiana - Witch Hazel,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Podophyllum peltatum, – Mayapple,
Stellaria media – Chickweed,
Trifolium pratense - Red Clover,
Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle, Betula nigra – Black Birch,, Galeopsis tetrahit - Hemp Nettle,
Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade
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
Erectile Dysfunction: Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection.
Plants:
Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng,
Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine,
Serenoa repens - Saw Palmetto,
Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha
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
Fever: Abnormal increase in body temperature.
Plants:
Tsuga canadensis - Eastern Hemlock,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow Birch,,
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Matricaria discoidea -Pineappleweed,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal,
Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac,
Sambucus nigra – Elder,
Sassafras albidum - Sassafras,
Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle,
Betula nigra – Black Birch,,
Portulaca oleracea – Purslane,
Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade
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
Flatulence, Commonly called Gas: Release of gas from the digestive system through the anus.
Plants:
Acorus americanus - Sweet Flag,
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Spiraea alba - Meadowsweet,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Matricaria discoidea -Pineappleweed,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose,
Symphytum officinale - Comfrey,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain
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
Gastritis: A group of conditions that cause inflammation of the stomach lining.
Plants:
Acorus americanus - Sweet Flag,
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Spiraea alba - Meadowsweet,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Matricaria discoidea -Pineappleweed,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Symphytum officinale - Comfrey,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain
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
Gout: A type of arthritis that causes inflammation of joints due to excess uric acid.
Plants:
Arctium lappa - Burdock,
Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow Birch,,
Betula nigra – Black Birch,,
Cichorium intybus – Chicory,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Eutrochium maculatum - Joe Pye Weed
Eutrochium purpureum - Sweet Scented Joe Pye Weed,
Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry,
Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen,
Scrophularia L. - Figwort,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain
Hashimoto's disease: Low Thyroid.
Plants: Fucus vesiculosus - Bladderwrack
Headache: A common symptom that causes pain and discomfort in the head or neck region.
Plants:
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Spiraea alba - Meadowsweet,
Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Piper methysticum - Kava Kava,
Sambucus nigra – Elder,
Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry,
Portulaca oleracea – Purslane
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
Hematuria: Blood in the urine.
Plants:
Capsella bursa-pastoris - Shepherd's Purse,
Eutrochium maculatum - Joe Pye Weed
Hemophilia A and B: Conditions that occur when there are low levels of clotting factors in your blood.
Plants: Achillea millefolium - Yarrow
Hemorrhoids: Swollen veins in the lower part of rectum and anus.
Plants:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Hamamelis virginiana - Witch Hazel,
Scrophularia L. - Figwort,
Rubus occidentalis - Black Raspberry,
Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade
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
Hypertension, Commonly called High Blood Pressure: High pressure in the arteries (vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body).
Plants:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs,
Crataegus spp. - Hawthorn,
Galium aparine - Cleavers,
Lamium purpureum - Dead-Nettle,
Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain
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,
Inflammation: Systemic inflammation.
Plants:
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Curcuma longa – Turmeric,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice,
Hamamelis virginiana - Witch Hazel,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Lamium purpureum - Dead-Nettle,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose,
Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal,
Sambucus nigra – Elder,
Scrophularia L. - Figwort,
Stellaria media – Chickweed,
Tussilago farfara - Coltsfoot,
Polygonum cuspidatum - Japanese Knotweed,
Portulaca oleracea – Purslane
Influenza: A disease caused by virus infecting the respiratory tract.
Plants:
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed (Pleurisy weed), Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Eupatorium perfoliatum – Boneset,
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot,
Solidago canadensis - Goldenrod,
Usnea spp. - Usnea, Prunus serotina - Black Cherry.
Insomnia: Trouble falling and/or staying asleep.
Plants:
Cannabis sativa – Cannabis,
Melissa officinalis - Lemon Balm,
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot,
Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower,
Piper methysticum - Kava Kava,
Scuttelaria lateriflora – Skullcap,
Valeriana officinalis - Valerian,
Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha,
Prunus virginiana - Choke Cherry
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
Intestinal Colic, Commonly called Cramps: A painful attack in the abdomen, in the area of the intestine, resulting, as a rule, by sharp urges to defecate.
Plants:
Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh,
Cannabis sativa – Cannabis,
Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry,
Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata - Spearmint,
Scuttelaria lateriflora – Skullcap,
Viburnum opulus - American Cranberry
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,
Conopholis americana - American Cancer Root, bear corn, broomrape, squaw root,
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
Liver Disease: Disorders of the Liver and ducts.
Plants:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow,
Podophyllum peltatum, – Mayapple,
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
Menorrhagia: Heavy menstrual flow with severe cramping.
Plants:
Berberis vulgaris - Barberry,
Capsella bursa-pastoris - Shepherd's Purse,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Lamium purpureum - Dead-Nettle,
Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort,
Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac, Urtica dioica – Stinging Nettle
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
Myalgia, Commonly called Muscle Pain Muscle ache, or muscle pain:
Plants:
Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh,
Astragalus propinquus – Astragalus,
Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow Birch,,
Betula nigra – Black Birch,,
Cannabis sativa – Cannabis,
Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs,
Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry,
Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen,
Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha,
Monotropa uniflora - Ghost Pipe,
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
Mycosis: Fungal infection.
Plants: Erigeron canadensis - Canadian Horseweed,
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot,
Piper methysticum - Kava Kava,
Polygonum cuspidatum - Japanese Knotweed,
Sanguinaria canadensis – Bloodroot,
Thuja occidentalis – Cedar,
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain
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
Neuralgia, Commonly called Nerve Pain: A severe pain due to damaged nerves.
Plants:
Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh,
Betula alleghaniensis – Yellow Birch,,
Betula nigra – Black Birch,,
Cannabis sativa – Cannabis,
Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs,
Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry,
Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen,
Heracleum maximum - Cow Parsnip,
Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort,
Monotropa uniflora - Ghost Pipe,
Panax quinquefolius – American Ginseng,
Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower,
Scuttelaria lateriflora – Skullcap
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
Neuropathy: Nerve Damage.
Plants:
Corydalis DC - Scrambled Eggs,
Hypericum perforatum - St. Johns Wort,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose
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
Pain: A distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli.
Plants:
Cynoglossum officinale - Hound's Tongue,
Heracleum maximum - Cow Parsnip,
Mentha aquatica - Water Mint,
Mentha arvensis - Wild Mint,
Mentha piperita - Peppermint,
Mentha spicata – Spearmint,
Monotropa uniflora – Ghost Pipe,
Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion,
Viburnum opulus - American Cranberry
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
Pneumonia: An infection of the air sacs in one or both the lungs.
Plants:
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed (Pleurisy weed),
Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry,
Eupatorium perfoliatum – Boneset,
Hydrastis canadensis – Golden Seal,
Usnea spp. - Usnea
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
Prostate Cancer: A cancer that occurs in the prostate.
Plants:
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Serona repens – Saw Palmetto,
Prostatitis: An inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland.
Plants:
Arctostaphylos uva ursi - Uva Ursi,
Eutrochium purpureum - Sweet Scented Joe Pye Weed,
Oenothera biennis - Evening Primrose,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,
Serona repens – Saw Palmetto,
Pruritis ani: A scratchy feeling at the anus.
Plants:
Hamamelis virginiana - Witch Hazel,
Hydrastis canadensis - Golden Seal
Psoriasis: A chronic skin disease which results in scaly, often itchy areas in patches.
Plants:
Arctium lappa - Burdock,
Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood,
Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,
Inonotus obliquus – Chaga Mushroom,
Rumex crispus - Curly Dock,
Symphytum officinale - Comfrey,
Solanum nigrum - Black Nightshade
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
Sores: Lesions or wounds that erode away the skin or mucous membrane.
Plants:
Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,
Conopholis americana - American Cancer Root, bear corn, broomrape, squaw root,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,,
Usnea spp. - Usnea
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
Sprain: A stretching or tearing of the ligaments.
Plants:
Gaultheria hispidula - Creeping Snowberry,
Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen,
Symphytum officinale - Comfrey
Steatorrhea: Steatorrhea is the presence of excess fat in feces.
Plants:
Podophyllum peltatum, – Mayapple,
Rumex crispus - Curly Dock
Stomatalgia: Mouth Pain.
Plants:
Gaultheria procumbens - Wintergreen,
Prunella vulgaris - Self Heal,
Salix alba - White Willow
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
Ulcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane.
Plants:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow,
Acorus americanus - Sweet Flag,
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Calendula officinalis - Pot Marigold,
Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota - American Licorice,
Hydrastis canadensis - Goldenseal,
Inula helenium - Elecampane,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Plantago lanceolata – English Plantain,
Plantago major – Common Plantain,,
Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac,
Symphytum officinale - Comfrey,
Ulmus Rubra - Slippery Elm,
Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha,
Alliaria petiolata - Garlic Mustard,
Portulaca oleracea - Purslane
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
Urinary Calculus, Commonly called Kidney Stones: Stones in the urinary tract.
Plants:
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow,
Eutrochium purpureum - Sweet Scented Joe Pye Weed,
Malva neglecta - Common Mallow,
Taraxacum officinale - Dandelion,
Eutrochium maculatum - Joe Pye Weed
Urinary Tract Infection, Commonly called UTI: Infection of any part of the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Plants:
Chimaphila umbellata – Pipsissewa,
Cornus canadensis - Bunchberry,
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower,
Eutrochium purpureum - Sweet Scented Joe Pye Weed,
Piper methysticum - Kava Kava,
Rhus typhina - Staghorn Sumac,
Sassafras albidum - Sassafras,
Serenoa repens - Saw Palmetto,
Solidago canadensis - Goldenrod,
Urtica dioica - Stinging Nettle,
Vaccinium spp. - Blueberry
Urticaria, Commonly called hives: A rash, hives, and or intense itching, sometimes with dangerous swelling, caused by an allergic reaction, typically to specific foods, or even prolonged pressure to the body.
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Plants:
Angelicae sinensis Angelica,
Arctium lappa Burdock,
Glycyrrhiza lepidota American Licorice,
Orobanche spp., Broomrape,
Prueraria montana Kudzu,
Urtica dioica Stinging Nettles
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
Wounds: Lesions, abrasions, lacerations, or ulcers to the skin.
Plants:
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow,
Alliaria petiolata - Garlic Mustard,
Centella asiatica - Gotu Kola,
Cynoglossum officinale - Hound's Tongue,
Equisetum arvense - Horsetail,
Matricaria discoidea -Pineappleweed,
Portulaca oleracea - Purslane,
Symphytum officinale - Comfrey,
Usnea spp. - Usnea