Examples of Plants Used as Medicine
A few of the example plants used as herbal medicines for various treatments
- Aloe vera has traditionally been used for the healing of burns and wounds
- Agaricus blazei mushrooms may prevent some types of cancer
- Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus) may reduce production cholesterol levels
- Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) may be effective in treating urinary tract infections in women with recurrent symptoms
- Garlic (Allium sativum) may lower total cholesterol levels
- Ginger effectively decreased nausea and vomiting
- Ocimum gratissimum and tea tree oil can be used to treat acne
- Salvia lavandulaefolia may improve memory
- St John's wort has been found to be effective for the treatment of mild to moderate depression
- Valerian root can be used to treat insomnia
- Echinacea may be used to treat colds and other respiratory (breathing) infections
- Saw palmetto is useful if you have an enlarged but benign prostate gland
- Hawthorn berries may be able to treat mild heart failure
- Ginkgo biloba is thought to improve mental performance if you have Alzheimer's disease
- Horse chestnut seed extract has been studied as a treatment for chronic venous insufficiency
- Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) leaf contribute to skin wrinkling
- Black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) may have a role in preventing oral cancer
- Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has been used traditionally for abdominal cramps and constipation
- Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) may speed the recovery from type A and B influenza
- Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) is sometimes used to treat migraine headaches
- Green tea (Camelia sinensis) components may inhibit growth of breast cancer cells and may heal scars faster
- Honey may be useful in wound healing
- Oregano may be effective against multi-drug resistant bacteri