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Herbal remedies can be used in the treatment of almost every common ailment. They are often cheaper, safer and more effective than chemically produced drugs.
Herbal remedies for common disorders is a practice based on dietary / nutritional supplements prepared from plants and plant extracts for their medicinal value.
The use of nutritional supplements derived from plants is growing. Even if you get plenty of rest, exercise regularly and eat right, herbal supplements can take your health to a whole new level.
Herbs provide a number of health benefits; such as, strengthening immunity, increased energy and stamina, improved liver function, reduced risk of heart disease, reduced joint inflammation…just to mention a few.
The main purpose of herbal remedies is to stimulate the body's own natural healing abilities. Herbal remedies have the advantage of returning the body to a state of health without damaging side effects.
Below you will find an alphabetical list of common ailments and the names of the herbs that affect them. For safety guidelines you need to know when healing with medicinal plants I recommend reading “Are Medicinal Herbs Safe To Use?”
Acne
basil, burdock, gotu kola, saw palmetto,
Blog of interest: Natural Acne Remedies
Aging
burdock, chaparral, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, gotu kola, horsetail, ligustrum, milk thistle, red clover, stinging nettle, valerian, wild yam
Blog of interest: Natural Life Extenders And Nutrition For Aging
Allergies
chamomile, eyebright, garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba, rosemary, stinging nettle
Blog of interest: 20 Alternative Remedies For Hay Fever
Website Of Interest: Diagnosis, Control and Maintenance of many common Food Allergies
Anemia
alfalfa, angelica, dong quai, ginseng, stinging nettle,
Blog of interest: Anemia Causes, Prevention And Supplements
Anxiety
astragalus, ashwaganda, chamomile, dong quai, garlic, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, lemon balm, licorice, ginseng, passion flower, skullcap, valerian
Blog of interest: Natural Remedies To Help Manage Your Anxiety
Appetite Depressant
kelp, fennel, guarana, psyllium, tea
Appetite Stimulant
alfalfa, angelica, basil, burdock, saw palmetto
Arthritis
angelica, astragalus, black cohosh, blue cohosh, burdock, chaparral, dandelion, garlic, horsetail, kelp, licorice, purslane, stinging nettle, white willow bark
Asthma
angelica, astragalus, black cohosh, coltsfoot, comfrey, garlic, ginkgo biloba, mullein, stinging nettle, tea
Blog of interest: What To Avoid And Natural Remedies To Prevent Asthma Attacks
Bad Breath
fennel
Blog of interest: 12 Plus Natural Remedies For Bad Breath
Bladder Infection/Cystitis
angelica, blue cohosh, burdock, dandelion, horsetail, stinging nettle
Blood Pressure/Hypertension
astragalus, black cohosh, cinnamon, dandelion, dong quai, garlic, hawthorn, psyllium, skullcap, stinging nettle, valerian
Blog of interest: Remedies And Supplements For High Blood Pressure
Blood Purifiers
burdock, chaparral
Breastmilk Promoter
alfalfa, angelica, basil, fennel, red raspberry, shepherd’s purse, stinging nettle
Bronchitis
angelica, astragalus, chaparral, coltsfoot, comfrey, garlic, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, horsetail, licorice, mint, mullein, thyme
Blog of interest: Nutritional And Herbal Aid For Bronchitis
Bruises
alfalfa, aloe vera, burdock, comfrey, dandelion, ginkgo biloba, horsetail, peppermint, shepherd's purse, stinging nettle
Blog of interest: Nutritional And Natural Remedies For Bruises
Burns
aloe vera, coltsfoot, comfrey, rhubarb
Article of interest: Natural Sunburn Soothers, Facts And Ways To Protect Yourself
Canker Sores
aloe vera, burdock, chamomile, dandelion, echinacea, goldenseal, licorice, red raspberry, sage
Blog of interest: Natural Relief For Canker Sores
Cholesterol
alfalfa, black cohosh, garlic, ginseng, hawthorn, psyllium, purslane, skullcap
Blog of interest: 13 Natural Remedies That Lower Your Cholesterol
Colds
angelica, astragalus, camphor, chaparral, garlic, ginseng, licorice, meadowsweet, mint, purslane, thyme, white willow
Blog of interest: Quick Natural Cold Remedies
Cold Sores (Herpes simplex virus)
balm, garlic, licorice
Colic
angelica, cinnamon, fennel
Colon Cleansing
alfalfa, aloe vera, buckthorn, burdock, cascara sagrada, chamomile, comfrey, dandelion, fennel, horsetail, licorice, peppermint, psyllium, red raspberry, senna
Blog of interest: Herbal Supplements That Aid In Colon Cleansing
Congestion/Chest & Sinus
angelica, black cohosh, camphor, cinnamon, coltsfoot, comfrey, eyebright, garlic, mint, rosemary, saw palmetto, thyme
Blog of interest: Herbal Steam Inhalation To Relieve Congestion
Constipation
aloe vera, buckthorn, cascara sagrada, comfrey, licorice, psyllium, purslane, rhubarb, senna
Blogs of interest: 5 Natural Supplements For Constipation Remedies
The Health Benefits And Forms Of Dietary Fiber
Coughs
angelica, camphor, coltsfoot, comfrey, ginseng, licorice, mint, mullein, thyme, valerian
Dandruff
burdock, chaparral, dandelion, horsetail
Blogs of interest: Dandruff Causes And Natural Remedies For A Flaky Scalp
Nutrition For A Natural Healthy Head Of Hair
Depression
chamomile, garlic, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, passion flower, purslane, skullcap, valerian
Blot of interest: Natural And Nutritional Remedies For Depression
Diabetes
alfalfa, astragalus, black cohosh, cinnamon, dandelion, garlic, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, red raspberry
Blog of interest: Natural Remedies For Diabetes
Diarrhea
astragalus, cinnamon, dandelion, garlic, meadowsweet, psyllium, red raspberry, rhubarb, shepherd's purse, tea
Blog of interest: 18 Nutritional Remedies For Diarrhea
Digestive Aid
angelica, balm, basil, burdock, chamomile, comfrey, licorice, mint, passion flower, rosemary, thyme
Diuretic
alfalfa, astragalus, black cohosh, burdock, dandelion, garlic, horsetail, mint, stinging nettle
Diverticulitis
alfalfa, aloe vera, chamomile, fennel, garlic, meadowsweet, psyllium
Blog of interest: Nutritional Aid For Diverticulitis Relief
Eczema
aloe vera, basil, burdock, chamomile, chaparral, comfrey, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, green tea, horsetail, licorice
Blog of interest: Nutritional Remedies For Dermatitis - Eczema
Edema
alfalfa, astragalus, black cohosh, burdock, dandelion, dong quai, gotu kola, hawthorn, horsetail, mint, saw palmetto, stinging nettle
Blog of interest: Nutritional Aid For Edema / Fluid Retention
Endometriosis
balm, black cohosh, burdock, chamomile, dandelion, dong quai, fennel, ginseng, passion flower, red raspberry, rosemary, thyme, valerian. white willow
Blog of interest: Controlling Endometriosis Through Nutrition
Enlarged prostate
saw palmetto, stinging nettle
Fatigue
ashwaganda, dong quai, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, licorice, ginseng, skullcap, valerian
Blogs of interest: Natural Fatigue Fighting Strategies And Supplements
Strategies And Natural Nutrition For Physical Conditioning
Fever
angelica, astragalus, balm, chamomile, ginseng, meadowsweet, mint, purslane, skullcap, white willow
Blog of interest: Adult Herbal Fever Remedies
Fibromyalgia
astragalus, black cohosh, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, licorice, passion flower, skullcap, St. John's wort, valerian, white willow
Blog of interest: Helpful Nutritional Supplements For Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Flatulence (Gas)
alfalfa, angelica, chamomile, cinnamon, fennel, garlic, licorice, mint, thyme
Flu
angelica, astragalus, garlic, meadowsweet, mint, rosemary
Gallstones
cinnamon, dandelion, goldenseal, lavender, milk thistle, peppermint, psyllium, turmeric
Blog of interest: Natural Strategies For Gallbladder Disease And Gallstones
Gingivitis
aloe vera, chaparral, red raspberry
Blog of interest: Helpful Supplements For Periodontal Disease
Glandular System
black cohosh, burdock, dandelion, echinacea, gentian, horsetail, licorice, mullein, oat straw, red clover
Blog of interest: Natural Supplements For A Healthy Glandular System
Glaucoma
bilberry, chickweed, eyebright, ginkgo biloba, rose hips
Blog of interest: Supplements And Herbs That May Help With Glaucoma
Gout
angelica, burdock, garlic, horsetail, stinging nettle, white willow
Blog of interest: Remedies For Coping With Gout
Headaches
mint, skullcap, tea, thyme, valerian
Blog of interest: Natural Remedies To Releive Your Headaches
Heartburn
ginger, kelp, licorice, meadowsweet, mint
Hemorrhoids
psyllium, shepherd's purse
Blog of interest: Hemorrhoids - Natural Healing Remedies, Supplements And Herbs For A Healthy Bottom
Hot Flashes
black cohosh, dong quai, licorice
Hypoglycemia
astragalus, black cohosh, dandelion, ginseng, red raspberry
Blog of interest: Nutritional Remedies That Improve Hypoglycemia Symptoms
Immune System
astragalus, basil, blue cohosh, chamomile, garlic, ginseng, kelp, licorice, saw palmetto
Blog of interest: Herbal Nutrition For Immune System Health
Indigestion
alfalfa, balm, chamomile, fennel, meadowsweet
Blog of interest: Helpful Supplements And Herbal Remedies For Indigestion
Induce Labor
blue cohosh, dong quai, red raspberry, shepherd's purse
Infections:
Bacterial Infection:
angelica, basil, burdock, chamomile, chaparral, cinnamon, garlic, licorice
Fungal Infection:
alfalfa, aloe vera, angelica, burdock, chamomile, cinnamon, garlic
Viral Infection:
angelica, chaparral, cinnamon, garlic
Insect Bites
balm, camphor, garlic, hawthorn
Blog of interest: Natural Remedies And Medicine For Those Pesty Insect Bites
Insomnia (Sleep aids)
balm, chamomile (German), garlic, gotu kola, hawthorn, mint, passion flower, skullcap, valerian
Blog of interest: Natural Remedies For Insomnia
Intestinal Parasites
basil, chaparral, garlic
Blog of interest: Nutritional Remedies For Treatment Of Intestinal Parasites
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
alfalfa, dandelion, licorice, peppermint, purslane
Blog of interest: 13 Natural Treatments For Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Infection
blue cohosh, burdock, chaparral, horsetail, stinging nettle
Kidney Stones
hawthorn, stinging nettle
Liver Aid
burdock, chaparral, dandelion
Menopause
alfalfa, black cohosh, dong quai, fennel, skullcap, valerian
Blog of interest: Menopause Symptoms, Supplements And Natural Remedies
Menstruation Promoter
angelica, black cohosh, blue cohosh, buckthorn, chamomile, dong quai, fennel, rosemary, valerian
Menstrual Cramps
balm, black cohosh, chamomile, dandelion, meadowsweet, passion flower, rosemary, valerian
Blog of interest: 13 Natural Welcomed Remedies For Menstrual Cramps
Blog of interest: Nutritional Aid For Hysterectomy Related Problems
Memory/Mind
dandelion, ginkgo biloba, ginseng (Siberian) gotu kola, rosemary
Blog of interest: Nutritional Supplements That Improve Your Memory
Morning Sickness
black cohosh, fennel, mint, red raspberry
Blog of interest: 12 Plus Natural Remedies For Nausea
Motion Sickness
ginger, mint, rosemary
Blog of interest: 12 Plus Natural Remedies For Nausea
Mucus Reducer
angelica, black cohosh, chaparral, coltsfoot, comfrey, ginseng, goldenseal, licorice, mullein, rosemary, saw palmetto, stinging nettle, thyme
Muscle Spasms
balm, black cohosh, blue cohosh, chamomile, dong quai, fennel, licorice, mullein, passion flower, red raspberry, rosemary, skullcap, thyme, valerian
Blog of interest: 13 Natural Remedies For Your Restless Legs
Nausea
angelica, basil, chamomile, cinnamon, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, licorice, meadowsweet, mint, red raspberry, rosemary
Blot of interest: 12 Plus Natural Remedies For Nausea
Nightmares
chamomile, passion flower, thyme
Osteoarthritis
alfalfa, black cohosh, chaparral, comfrey, valerian
Blog of interest: Healing Supplements To Alleviate The Discomfort Of Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
alfalfa, horsetail, stinging nettle
Blog of interest: Natural Nutritional Supplements For Osteoporosis
Pain Reliever
black cohosh, chaparral, comfrey, dong quai, meadowsweet, mint, passion flower, skullcap, stinging nettle, valerian, white willow
Blog on interest: Natural Relief And Remedies For Your Back Pain
PMS
alfalfa, black cohosh, dandelion, dong quai, fennel, skullcap, stinging nettle
Pregnancy
alfalfa, blue cohosh, dandelion, ginger, peppermint, psyllium, red raspberry, stinging nettle
Blog of interest: Nutritional Health During Pregnancy
Psoriasis
aloe vera, burdock, purslane
Respiratory
angelica, chaparral, coltsfoot, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, hawthorn, licorice, mint, mullein, rosemary, thyme
Rosacea
burdock, tea tree oil
Sex Health
black cohosh, chaste berry, dong quai, ginkgo biloba, horny goat weed, licorice, panax ginseng, sarsaparilla, saw palmetto, siberian ginseng, soy protein
Blog of interest: Nutrients For Your Sex Health
Sinusitis
black cohosh, eyebright, garlic, stinging nettle
Blog of interest: Nutritional Remedies That May Aid Sinusitis
Skin Problems
aloe vera, basil, burdock, chaparral, gotu kola, horsetail
Blog of interest: Natural Remedies & Supplements For Dry Skin And Winter Itch
Article of interest: What Your Fingernails Say About Your Health
Blog of interest: Skin Cancer And The Health Benefits Of Nutrition Supplements
Blog of interest: Herbal Baths For Health And Beauty
Blog of interest: Care And Healing Remedies For Boils
Sore Throat
hawthorn, licorice, mullein
Blog of interest: 19 Soothing Sore Throat Remedies
Stress
astragalus, ashwaganda, dong quai, ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, licorice, (Siberian) ginseng, skullcap, valerian
Blogs of interest: Remedies For The 9 Common Symptoms Of Stress
Natural Stress Releif
What Is Natural Relaxation?
Tranquilizer (Calms the nerves)
balm, black cohosh, chamomile, comfrey, dong quai, passion flower, saw palmetto, skullcap, valerian
Ulcers
aloe vera, chamomile, licorice, meadowsweet, shepherd's purse
Blog of interest: Natural Remedies For Gastric And Duodenal Ulcers
Urinary Incontinence
alfalfa, black cohosh, cranberry, horsetail, saw palmetto
Blog of interest: Supplements To Help You Cope With Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection
angelica, blue cohosh, chaparral, cinnamon, garlic, horsetail, licorice, saw palmetto, shephard's purse, stinging nettle
Blog Of Interest: Nutritional Remedies For Urinary Tract Infections
Vericose Veins
ginkgo biloba, horse chestnut, witch hazel
Blog Of interest: Natural Healing Remedies For Vericose Veins
Vomiting
cinnamon, ginger, red raspberry
Weight Loss
alfalfa, cayenne, cinnamon, dandelion, green tea, guarana, kelp, kola nut, mustard seed, psyllium
Blog Of Interest: Weight Loss Management Through Nutritional Supplements
Wounds
aloe vera, balm, chamomile, chaparral, cinnamon, comfrey, horsetail, licorice, passion flower, purslane, shepherd's purse
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