Herbal Cyclopedia

Herbal Monograph: Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)

Also known as: Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm Botanical Overview Family: Ulmaceae Parts Used: Inner bark (dried and powdered) Energetics: Cooling, moistening Taste: Bland, mucilaginous, slightly sweet   Herbal...

Herbal Monograph: Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)

Also known as: Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm Botanical Overview Family: Ulmaceae Parts Used: Inner bark (dried and powdered) Energetics: Cooling, moistening Taste: Bland, mucilaginous, slightly sweet   Herbal...

Herbal Monograph: Usnea Lichen (Usnea barbata)

Botanical Overview Family Parmeliaceae (lichen family) Parts Used Whole thallus (lichen body) Energetics Cooling, drying Tastes Bitter, earthy   Herbal Actions Antimicrobial (particularly antibacterial against Gram-positive organisms) Antifungal Antiviral (mild)...

Herbal Monograph: Usnea Lichen (Usnea barbata)

Botanical Overview Family Parmeliaceae (lichen family) Parts Used Whole thallus (lichen body) Energetics Cooling, drying Tastes Bitter, earthy   Herbal Actions Antimicrobial (particularly antibacterial against Gram-positive organisms) Antifungal Antiviral (mild)...

Herbal Monograph: Holy Basil aka Tulsi (Ocimum ...

Botanical Overview Family Lamiaceae (Mint family) Parts Used Leaves, flowers, stems, seeds (occasionally root) Energetics Warming, drying Tastes Sweet, pungent, slightly bitter, aromatic   Herbal Actions Adaptogen Antiviral Antibacterial Immunomodulator...

Herbal Monograph: Holy Basil aka Tulsi (Ocimum ...

Botanical Overview Family Lamiaceae (Mint family) Parts Used Leaves, flowers, stems, seeds (occasionally root) Energetics Warming, drying Tastes Sweet, pungent, slightly bitter, aromatic   Herbal Actions Adaptogen Antiviral Antibacterial Immunomodulator...

List of Herbal Actions

What Are Herbal Actions? Herbal actions describe how an herb affects the body - specifically, the physiological changes it promotes. Each action is a clue to what the herb does: whether...

List of Herbal Actions

What Are Herbal Actions? Herbal actions describe how an herb affects the body - specifically, the physiological changes it promotes. Each action is a clue to what the herb does: whether...

Herbal Monograph: Bitter Melon (Momordica chara...

Botanical Overview Family: Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) Parts Used: Fruit, leaves, seeds, and root (primarily fruit and leaves) Energetics: Cooling, drying Tastes: Bitter   Herbal Actions Hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar) Antiviral...

Herbal Monograph: Bitter Melon (Momordica chara...

Botanical Overview Family: Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) Parts Used: Fruit, leaves, seeds, and root (primarily fruit and leaves) Energetics: Cooling, drying Tastes: Bitter   Herbal Actions Hypoglycemic (lowers blood sugar) Antiviral...

Herbal Monograph: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Botanical Overview Family Lamiaceae (Mint family) Parts Used Leaves, aerial parts Energetics Cooling, drying Tastes Pungent, aromatic   Herbal Actions Carminative (relieves gas and bloating) Antispasmodic Analgesic Antimicrobial Diaphoretic (promotes...

Herbal Monograph: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Botanical Overview Family Lamiaceae (Mint family) Parts Used Leaves, aerial parts Energetics Cooling, drying Tastes Pungent, aromatic   Herbal Actions Carminative (relieves gas and bloating) Antispasmodic Analgesic Antimicrobial Diaphoretic (promotes...