PHYTObase®

A searchable database of medicinal herbs.

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INDEX OF RECORDS 1 TO 31
KEY NAME BOTANICAL NOMENCLATURE USES/CONSTITUENTS
[1] Abelmosk (Hibiscus moschatus, Malvaceae). Uses: nervine, perfume, ap....
[2] Acacia (Acacia senegal, A. vera, Leguminoseae). Uses: gum, sweets, adhesiv....
[3] Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria, Rosaceae). Uses: dye, tonic, astringe....
[4] Alfalfa (Medicago sativa, Leguminosae). Uses: nutritive. Con....
[5] Allspice (Pimenta officinalis, Myrtaceae). Uses: spice, carminative. ....
[6] Allspice (Carolina) (Calycanthus floridus, Calycanthaceae). Uses: fragrance, spice, ci....
[7] Aloe (Aloe barbadoensis, A. vera var. officinalis, Liliaceae). Uses: antiseptic, burn oin....
[8] Anatto (Bixa orellana, Bixaceae). Uses: tasteless yellow foo....
[9] Angelica (Angelica archangelica, A. sinensis, A. spp., Umbelliferae). Uses: spice, candies, expe....
[10] Angostura (Angostura febrifuga, Galipea officinalis, Rutaceae). Uses: bitter stomachic, ap....
[11] Anise (Pimpinella anisum, Umbelliferae). Uses: spice, carminative, ....
[12] Arnica (Arnica montana, A. spp., Compositae). Uses: vulnerary, external ....
[13] Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea, Marantaceae). Uses: culinary, sweetener,....
[14] Arthritis root (Harpagophytum procumbens, Pedaliaceae). Uses: alterative, llithotr....
[15] Asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida, Leguminoseae). Uses: carminative, expecto....
[16] Astragalus (Astragalus gummifer, A. glycphyullus, A. sinicus, A. spp., Leguminosae). Uses: Chinese medicinal (A....
[17] Balm-of-Gilead (Populus candicans, P. balsamifera, Salicace). Uses: wound sealer, expect....
[18] Balsam-Apple (Momordica balsamina, Cucurbitaceae). Uses: onamental, fragrance....
[19] Barberry (Berberis vulgaris, Berberidaceae). Uses: Tonic, stomachic, re....
[20] Basil (sweet) (Ocimum basilicum, Ocimum spp., Labiateae). Uses: spice, mild stimulan....
[21] Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae). Uses: spice, carminative, ....
[22] Bayberry (Myrica cerifera, M. gale, M. pennsylvanica, M. californica, M. spp., Myricaceae). Uses: Emetic, sialagogue, ....
[23] Belladonna (Atropa belladonna, Solanaceae). Uses: antisecretory, mydri....
[24] Bergamot (Monarda didyma, M. citriodora, M. spp., Labiateae). Uses: tea, fragrance, mild....
[25] Betel nuts (Areca catechu, Palmaceae). Uses: parasympathomimetic,....
[26] Betony (Stachys officinalis, Labiateae). Uses: appetite stimulant, ....
[27] Birch (Betula lenta, Betulaceae). Uses: counterirritant, ant....
[28] Birthroot (Trillium pendulum, Liliaceae). Uses: vaginal antihemmorra....
[29] Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis, Papaveraceae). Uses: dye, demulcent, expe....
[30] Boldo (Peumus boldus, Monimiaceae). Uses: fragrance, tea, carm....