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Family: Gramineae
Genus species: Triticum aestivum, Triticum sativum
Type: Cereal grass
Part Used: Embryos of wheat, with protein and fixed oil but no starch
Actions: Nutritive
Chemicals & Nutrients: beta-Carotene, Calcium, Carbohydrates (50%), Fats (11%), Glutamic Acid, Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein (30%), Vitamin E…

Synonyms: Atlantic Yam, Barbasco Root, China Root, Colic Root, Devil's Bones, Hairy Yam, Mexican Wild Yam, Rheumatism Root
Family: Dioscoreaceae
Genus species: Dioscorea villosa
Type: Herbaceous twining perennial
Part Used: Underground parts
Homeopathy: Tincture of fresh root or trituration of resinoid substance
Location: central U.S., eastern U.S., Mexico
Actions: Adrenal gland alterative, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, appetite suppressant, blood purifier, cholagogue, contains diosgenin which is used for pharmaceutical synthesis of many hormones,…

Synonyms: Bishopswort, Canada Lousewort, Lousewort, Woundwort
Family: Labiatae
Genus species: Betonica officinalis, Stachys officinalis, Stachys betonicifolia, Pedicularis canadensis
Type: Perennial herb
Part Used: Aerial Parts collected during flowering
Homeopathy: Tincture of whole fresh plant
Location: Europe, North America, northern Africa, western Siberia, widely cultivated
Actions: Antidiarrheal, antihyperglycemic, antispasmodic, antituberculotic, astringent, bitter, blood purifier, cardiac stimulant, cerebral vasodilator, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, hepatic, nervine,…

Synonyms: Broad-Leaved Dock Root, Curled Dock Root, Curly Dock Root, Lengua de Vaca
Family: Polygonaceae
Genus species: Rumex crispus, Rumex obtusifolius
Type: Common weed
Part Used: Underground parts
Location: Europe
Actions: Alterative, antimicrobial, antiscorbutic, antituberculotic, astringent, blood purifier, cholagogue, digestive system alterative, diuretic, gentle purgative, laxative, liver alterative, lymphatic alterative, skin alterative
Indications: Abscess, acne, anemia, arthritis, cancer, canker sores, chronic skin disorders, constipation, dermatitis, eczema,…

Synonyms: Bear Wood, Bitter Bark, Cascara, Cascara Bark, Chittem Bark, Rhamni Purshianae Cortex, Rhamnus, Sacred Bark
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus species: Rhamnus purshiana, Rhamnus purshianus, Frangula purshiana
Type: Tree
Part Used: Stem bark
Homeopathy: Tincture of bark
Location: North Carolina, Oregon, Pacific Coast of North America, Washington, western Canada
Actions: Antispasmodic, bowel cleanser, choleretic, hepatic, increases the population of beneficial intestinal bacteria (acidophilus and bifidophilus) and eliminating undesirable and pathogenic bacterial population,…

Synonyms: Indian Chickweed, Star Chickweed, Starweed, Starwort
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus species: Stellaria media
Type: Annual herb
Part Used: Aerial parts collected during flowering
Location: Europe, North America
Actions: Absorbs toxins from the bowels, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antirheumatic, appetite suppressant, blood purifier, bulk laxative, demulcent, diuretic, enhances nutrient absorption, expectorant, fat emulsifying agent,…

Synonyms: American Ginseng, Canadian Ginseng, Five-Finger, His Yang Shen, Man's Health, Panacis Quinquefolii Radix, Red Berry, Tartar Root, Xi Yang Shen, Xi Yang Shen
Family: Araliaceae
Genus species: Panax quinquefolium (syn. Panax quinquefolius, Aralia quinquefolia)
Type: Perennial herb
Part Used: Dried root. Red Ginseng is the unpeeled, steamed and dried root. White Ginseng is the peeled and sun-dried root.
Homeopathy: Tincture of freshly dried root
Location: Woodlands of eastern North America
Actions: Adaptogen, anabolic agent, anti-aging, antifatigue,…

Synonyms: European Willow Bark, Salicis Cortex, Salix, White Willow Bark, Willow
Family: Salicaceae
Genus species: Salix alba, Salix fragilis, Salix purpurea, Salix pentandra
Type: Dioecious tree or shrub
Part Used: Bark
Location: Asia, Britain, central Europe, North America, southern Europe
Actions: Analgesic, anhidrotic, antibacterial, anticoagulant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antipyretic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antithrombotic, astringent, bitter, CNS depressant, diaphoretic, digestive, improves peripheral circulation, sedative, simple bitter, tonic,…

Synonyms: Achillea, Milfoil, Millefoil, Millefolium, Nosebleed, Old-Man's Pepper, Thousand Seal, Thousandleaf
Family: Compositae or Asteraceae
Genus species: Achillea millefolium
Type: Perennial herb
Part Used: Aerial parts during flowering
Location: Europe, northern Asia, North America
Actions: Abortifacient, anesthetic, antibacterial, anticatarrhal, antihyperglycemic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antispasmodic, antithrombotic, aromatic bitter, astringent, blood coagulant, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, circulatory stimulant, CNS depressant (oil),…

Synonyms: Johimbe
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus species: Pausinystalia yohimbe, Corynanthe yohimbe
Type: Evergreen tree
Part Used: Root bark
Location: Cameroon Republic, Gabon and French Congo of Africa
Actions: Antiatherogenic, antidiuretic, antihypertensive, antiviral, aphrodisiac, blocks alpha-2-adrenergic nerve receptors maintaining vasocongestion in the penis and/or clitoris, cardiac depressant, CNS depressant (large doses), CNS stimulant (small doses), hypertensive, local anesthetic, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (yohimbine), parasympathomimetic, respiratory stimulant,…

Synonyms: Cataria, Catmint, Catnep, Cat's Wort
Family: Labiatae or Lamiaceae
Genus species: Nepeta cataria
Type: Perennial Herb
Part Used: Leaves and flowering tops
Location: Europe, U.S.
Actions: Antidiarrheal, antipyretic, antispasmodic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, CNS stimulant, diaphoretic, digestive, emetic (large doses), emmenagogue, mild sedative, nervine, spasmolytic, stimulant, uterine stimulant
Indications: Anorexia, anxiety, common cold, convulsion, cough, diarrhea, fever (enema), flatulence, flatulent colic in children, gallbladder disorders, headache,…