A–Z Herbal Quick Reference (Free Download)

A-Z QUICK REFERENCE OF HERBAL REMEDIES

A simple orientation guide for choosing herbal remedies at home

A

Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica) - warming, grounding, digestive support

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) - deep nourishment, long-term hormonal and stress resilience

B

Birch Leaf (Betula pendula) - gentle cleansing, seasonal support

Birch Polypore (Fomitopsis betulina) - deep resilience, immunity and digestive support

Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) - tension release, anger softening

C

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) - nervous system support, sleep, pain

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) - soothing, skin and mucous membrane support; calming, antibacterial

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) - digestive support when of nervous origin

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) - soothing, softening, settling

Chaste Berry (Vitex agnus-castus) - rhythmic balance, long-term regulation

Chickweed (Stellaria media) - cooling, soothing, skin support

Cleavers (Galium aparine) - gentle lymphatic support

Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) - release of holding and tension

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) - warmth, circulation, vitality

D

Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) - grounding nourishment, digestive support, liver support

E

Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) - short-term immune response modulation

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) - seasonal respiratory resilience

Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) - circulation, congestion, fever support

F

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) - tension patterns, head heaviness

G

Garlic (Allium sativum) - warmth, strength, robustness,anti-infective, digestive and respiratory support

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - warmth, movement, digestive, muscoskeletal support

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) - circulation, clarity

H

Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus monogyna) - circulatory support, nourishment

Hawthorn Tops (Crataegus monogyna) - gentle circulatory regulation

Hops (Humulus lupulus) - deep relaxation, unwinding

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) - respiratory strength support

L

Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) - containment, cyclical balance

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) - gentle calm, uplift, antiviral

Lime Flower (Tilia × europaea) - soothing, heart-centred calm

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) - nerve nourishment, long-term support

M

Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) - moistening, soothing, digestive support

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) - liver support, fatigue

Milky Oats (Avena sativa, fresh) - nervous system replenishment

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) - grounding during emotional tides

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) - intuition, rhythmic support, digestive and menstrual

N

Nettle Leaf (Urtica dioica) - mineral nourishment, daily strengthening, seasonal allergies

Nettle Seed (Urtica dioica) - deep rebuilding, adrenal support

O

Oak Bark (Quercus robur) - structure, strengthening, digestive support

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) - warmth, digestive support

P

Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) - nervous system support, sleep, stress

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) - digestive support, lightening

Plantain (Plantago major) - soothing, digestive and respiratory tract support

Q

Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota) - contraception/conception support

R

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) - long-term resilience

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) - stamina, adaptive support

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) - circulation, mental clarity

S

Sage (Salvia officinalis) - regulation, steadiness, anti-infective, cooling

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) - endurance, hormonal balance

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) - nervous system settling, tension

Spruce Tips (Picea abies) - vitality, digestive support

T

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) - warmth, strength, anti-infective, respiratory support

Tremella (Tremella fuciformis) - hydration, digestive, skin and respiratorytissue nourishment

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) - stress resilience

U

Usnea (Usnea spp.) - traditional antimicrobial ally

V

Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) - deep relaxation, sleep support

W

White Willow Bark (Salix alba) - easing tension

Wild Rose (Rosa canina) - heart nourishment, internal hug

Y

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) - harmonising, boundary support, circulation, oral and respiratory support

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