Acid Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

  • Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus, C. scolymus)
  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
  • Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Acne

  • Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
  • Guggul (Commiphora wightii, C. mukul)
  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Addictions and Alcoholism

  • Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Kudzu (Pueraria lobata)
  • Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Age-Related Cognitive Decline

  • Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)

Age-Related Eye Disease

  • Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
  • Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)

Aging Skin

  • Coffee (Coffea arabica)
  • Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)
  • Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
  • Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
  • Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
  • Rose (Rosa damascena, R. canina, R. spp.)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Allergies

  • Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
  • Hops (Humulus lupulus)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Nettle (Urtica dioica)
  • Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)
  • Tinospora (Tinospora cordifolia)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Altitude Sickness

  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
  • Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)
  • Sage (Salvia officinalis, S. lavandulaefolia)
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Anxiety

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)
  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
  • Hops (Humulus lupulus)
  • Kava (Piper methysticum)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
  • Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
  • Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)
  • Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
  • Cat’s claw (Uncaria guianensis, U. tomentosa)
  • Cayenne (Capsicum annuum, C. frutescens)
  • Devil’s claw (Harpagphytum procumbens)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Guggul (Commiphora wightii, C. mukul)
  • Nettle (Urtica dioica)
  • Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Asthma

  • Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)
  • Coffee (Coffea arabica)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
  • Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Athlete’s Foot

  • Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Athletic Performance

  • American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
  • Coffee (Coffea arabica)
  • Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)
  • Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
  • Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)

Atopic Dermatitis

  • Aloe (Aloe vera)
  • Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
  • Hops (Humulus lupulus)
  • Oats (Avena sativa)
  • Rice bran (Oryza sativa)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)

Autoimmune Disorders

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
  • Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
  • Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
  • Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
  • Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Back Pain

  • Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)
  • Devil’s claw (Harpagphytum procumbens)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Willow (Salix alba)

Bacterial Infection

  • Aloe (Aloe vera)
  • Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
  • Cat’s claw (Uncaria guianensis, U. tomentosa)
  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
  • Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
  • Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum, O. sanctum)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

  • Nettle (Urtica dioica)
  • Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)

Bloating and Water Retention

  • Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
  • Dandelion (Taraxucum officinale)
  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Nettle (Urtica dioica)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Breast Pain (Mastaglia)

  • Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)
  • Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
  • Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)

Bruises

  • Arnica (Arnica montana)
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

Burns

  • Aloe (Aloe vera)
  • Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
  • Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Cancer

  • Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
  • Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)
  • Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
  • Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Canker Sores

  • Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Cardiovascular Disease

  • Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna, C. oxyacantha)
  • Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Cataracts

  • See Age-Related Eye Disease

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • See Autoimmune Disorders

Cognitive Function and Memory

  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Sage (Salvia officinalis, S. lavandulaefolia)
  • Schisandra(Schisandra chinensis)

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
  • Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)

Colds and Flu

  • Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
  • Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Cold Sores

  • Aloe (Aloe vera)
  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Sage (Salvia officinalis, S. lavandulaefolia)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Constipation

  • Aloe (Aloe vera)
  • Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
  • Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac, A. rivieri)
  • Olive (Olea europaea)
  • Psyllium (Plantago ovata, P. psyllium)

Cough and Sore Throat

  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
  • Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)

Crohn’s Disease

  • See Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Cuts and Scrapes

  • Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
  • Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
  • Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
  • Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Dandruff

  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Deodorant

  • Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
  • Sage (Salvia officinalis, S. lavandulaefolia)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Depression

  • Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)
  • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
  • Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Dermatitis

  • See Inflammatory Skin Disorders

Diabetes

  • Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
  • Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)
  • Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac, A. rivieri)
  • Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)
  • Psyllium (Plantago ovata, P. psyllium)
  • Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum, O. sanctum)

Diabetic Retinopathy

  • See Age-Related Eye Disease

Diaper Rash

  • Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Diarrhea

  • Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
  • Psyllium (Plantago ovata, P. psyllium)
  • Sangre de grado (Croton lechleri)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Digestion Support

  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, C. aromaticum)
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Hops (Humulus lupulus)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Oats (Avena sativa)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
  • Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Disease Prevention

  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Oats (Avena sativa)
  • Olive (Olea europaea)
  • Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
  • Rose (Rosa canina, R. spp.)
  • Soy (Glycine max)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Dry Hair and Scalp

  • Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)
  • Olive (Olea europaea)

Dry Skin

  • Borage (Borago officinalis)
  • Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
  • Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)
  • Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)
  • Olive (Olea europaea)

Ear Infection

  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Eczema

  • See Inflammatory Skin Disorders

Erectile Dysfunction

  • See Sexual Dysfunction (Male)

Fibromyalgia

  • See Autoimmune Disorders

Foodborne Illness (Food Poisoning)

  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Sangre de grado (Croton lechleri)

Gas and Flatulence

  • Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
  • Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus, C. scolymus)
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Glaucoma

  • See Age-Related Eye Disease

Hair Care

  • Amla (Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica)
  • Eclipta (Eclipta alba, E. prostrata)
  • Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
  • Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
  • Nettle (Urtica dioica)
  • Psyllium (Plantago ovata, P. psyllium)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Hair Color

  • Amla (Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica)
  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
  • Eclipta (Eclipta alba, E. prostrata)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Hair Loss

  • Eclipta (Eclipta alba, E. prostrata)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Onion (Allium cepa)
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
  • Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)
  • Soy (Glycine max)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Head Lice

  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Neem (Azadirachta indica)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Headache

  • Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)
  • Cayenne (Capsicum annuum, C. frutescens)
  • Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)
  • Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Willow (Salix alba)

Hemorrhoids

  • Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Hepatitis

  • See Liver Disease

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

  • American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
  • Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
  • Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia)

  • Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
  • American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
  • Amla (Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica)
  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
  • Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
  • Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, C. aromaticum)
  • Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
  • Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
  • Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)
  • Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac, A. rivieri)
  • Oats (Avena sativa)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

  • Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
  • Amla (Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica)
  • Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus, C. scolymus)
  • Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
  • Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
  • Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
  • Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Goji-berry (Lycium barbarum, L. chinense)
  • Oats (Avena sativa)
  • Psyllium (Plantago ovata, P. psyllium)
  • Rice bran (Oryza sativa)
  • Soy (Glycine max)

Immune Support

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
  • Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
  • Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
  • Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum, O. sanctum)

Indigestion and Upset Stomach

  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Infantile Colic

  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Infectious Diseases

  • Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
  • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
  • Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
  • Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum, O. sanctum)

Infertility (Female)

  • Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
  • Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)

Infertility (Male)

  • Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
  • Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
  • Goji-berry (Lycium barbarum, L. chinense)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • Boswellia (Boswellia serrata)
  • Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Inflammatory Skin Disorders

  • Aloe (Aloe vera)
  • Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Oats (Avena sativa)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Insect Bites and Stings

  • Arnica (Arnica montana)
  • Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Sangre de grado (Croton lechleri)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Insect Repellant

  • Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, C. aromaticum)
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Insomnia

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
  • Hops (Humulus lupulus)
  • Kava (Piper methysticum)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
  • Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
  • Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus, C. scolymus)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Liver Disease

  • Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)
  • Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)

Liver Support

  • Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus, C. scolymus)
  • Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)

Loss of Appetite

  • Dandelion (Taraxucum officinale)
  • Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Low Energy

  • American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
  • Coffee (Coffea arabica)
  • Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
  • Maca (Lepidium meyenii)
  • Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)
  • Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Macular Degeneration

  • See Age-Related Eye Disease

Menopausal Symptoms

  • Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa, Cimicifuga racemosa)
  • Dong quai (Angelica sinensis)
  • Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
  • Kava (Piper methysticum)
  • Kudzu (Pueraria lobata)
  • Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
  • Soy (Glycine max)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Menstrual Symptoms and PMS

  • Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus)
  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
  • Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)

Migraine Headache

  • See Headache

Minor Wounds

  • Aloe (Aloe vera)
  • Amla (Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica)
  • Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
  • Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
  • Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
  • Sangre de grado (Croton lechleri)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Muscle and Joint Pain

  • Arnica (Arnica montana)
  • Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
  • Cayenne (Capsicum annuum, C. frutescens)
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
  • Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Nausea and Vomiting

  • Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, C. aromaticum)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)

Obesity

  • See Weight Loss

Oily Hair and Scalp

  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Willow (Salix alba)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Oily Skin

  • Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Oral Care

  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
  • Neem (Azadirachta indica)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Oral Pain

  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Osteoporosis

  • Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis
  • Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
  • Soy (Glycine max)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Pregnancy-Related Discomfort

  • Cayenne (Capsicum annuum, C. frutescens)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
  • Psyllium (Plantago ovata, P. psyllium)
  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

Psoriasis

  • See Inflammatory Skin Disorders

Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Borage (Borago officinalis)
  • Cayenne (Capsicum annuum, C. frutescens)
  • Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)

Ringworm

  • Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Rosacea

  • See Inflammatory Skin Disorders

Scars

  • Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
  • Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
  • Onion (Allium cepa)

Sexual Dysfunction (Female)

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe)

Sexual Dysfunction (Male)

  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
  • Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
  • Goji-berry (Lycium barbarum, L. chinense)
  • Kava (Piper methysticum)
  • Maca (Lepidium meyenii)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
  • Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
  • Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

  • See Infectious Diseases

Sore Throat

  • See Cough and Sore Throat

Sprains and Strains

  • Arnica (Arnica montana)
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
  • Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Stimulant

  • Coffee (Coffea arabica)
  • Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
  • Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Stress

  • American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
  • Amla (Emblica officinalis, Phyllanthus emblica)
  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
  • Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
  • Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
  • Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)
  • Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
  • Goji-berry (Lycium barbarum, L. chinense)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Maca (Lepidium meyenii)
  • Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
  • Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
  • Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
  • Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum, O. sanctum)
  • Saint John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Stretch Marks

  • See Scars

Sunburn

  • See Burns

Sun Protection

  • Coffee (Coffea arabica)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Maca (Lepidium meyenii)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
  • Olive (Olea europaea)
  • Rose (Rosa damascena, R. canina, R. spp.)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Teething

  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
  • Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)

Ulcerative Colitis

  • See Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Ulcers (Peptic)

  • Aloe (Aloe vera)
  • Cat’s claw (Uncaria guianensis, U. tomentosa)
  • Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Urinary Tract Infection

  • Coleus (Coleus forskohlii, Plectranthus barbatus)
  • Dandelion (Taraxucum officinale)
  • Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
  • Juniper (Juniperus communis)

Varicose Veins

  • Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
  • Butcher’s broom (Ruscus aculeatus)
  • Gotu kola (Centella asiatica)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)

Viral Infection

  • Aloe (Aloe vera)
  • Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
  • Cat’s claw (Uncaria guianensis, U. tomentosa)
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea
  • Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
  • Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Vision Support

  • Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
  • Grape (Vitis vinifera)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)

Warts

  • Garlic (Allium sativum)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Weight Loss

  • Cayenne (Capsicum annuum, C. frutescens)
  • Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Coffee (Coffea arabica)
  • Coleus (Coleus forskohlii, Plectranthus barbatus)
  • Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
  • Garcinia (Garcinia cambogia, G. gummi-gutta)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
  • Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
  • Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
  • Gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre)
  • Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac, A. rivieri)
  • Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)
  • Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)
  • Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
  • Psyllium (Plantago ovata, P. psyllium)
  • Soy (Glycine max)
  • Tea (Camellia sinensis)
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)

  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
  • Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
  • Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
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