4/30/2021
Organic (Herbal Medicine) & Uses
NOTE: Do not use if you're using Synthetic Medication. Please consult with a healthcare provider before using these for medicinal purposes as they may have side effects or interact with other medications.
Seed Banks
1. Eriodictyon californicum (Yerba Santa): Traditionally used as a remedy for respiratory conditions including coughs, colds, and asthma.
2. Olea europaea (Olive): Olive leaves have been used in the human diet as an extract, an herbal tea and a powder. They contain many potentially bioactive compounds that have antioxidant, antihypertensive, antiatherogenic, anti-inflammatory, hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic properties.
3. Saccharum officinarum (Sugar Cane): The juice from sugar cane is used in traditional medicine for treating jaundice, hemorrhages, dysuria, anuria, and other urinary diseases.
4. Aristolochia serpentaria (Virginia Snakeroot): It is used as a stimulant, tonic, and diaphoretic in traditional medicine.
5. Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium): It has been used as an astringent, styptic, and to treat diarrhea, dysentery, sore throats, and hemorrhoids.
6. Rhus glabra (Smooth Sumac): The bark and roots were traditionally used to treat gonorrhea, and the berries can be made into a drink rich in vitamin C.
7. Brauneria augustifolia - Is commonly used to prevent colds and other respiratory tract infections. Taken orally, it is also used as an antiseptic, antiviral, and immune stimulant.
8. Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh): It has been used to induce labor, and treat menstrual disorders, and joint conditions.
9. Aralia racemosa (American Spikenard): The root was used by Native Americans for digestive problems, coughs, and colds.
10. Cypripedium pubescens (Yellow Lady's Slipper): It has been used as a nervine and antispasmodic.
11. Iris Florentina: The root is used as a purgative and a treatment for dropsy.
12. Pulsatilla: It's used for conditions including menstrual pain, polycystic ovary syndrome, and prostate conditions.
13. Dryopteris Filix-Mas: The root is used to expel intestinal worms and treat digestive disorders.
14. Hyoscyamus Niger: It's used to treat nervous disorders, stomach problems, and relieve pain.
15. Digitalis Purpurea: It's used to treat heart conditions.
16. Hydrastis Canadensis: It's used for digestive disorders, skin conditions, and upper respiratory tract infections6.
17. Atropa Belladonna: It's used to relieve muscle spasms and as a painkiller.
18. Rhamnus Purshiana: It's used as a laxative.
19. Geranium Maculatum: It's used to stop bleeding and for diarrhea.
20. Prunus Serotina: It's used for coughs and colds.
21. Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pink): This plant has been used in traditional medicine as an anthelmintic to expel parasitic worms.
22. Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange): It's used in traditional medicine for treating heartburn, weight loss, and nasal congestion.
23. Citrus medica (Citron): The fruit is used in Ayurvedic medicine for digestive issues, and the essential oil from the rind has antimicrobial properties.
24. Pinus palustris (Longleaf Pine): The resin has been used to treat wounds and boils. The needles can be used to make a tea rich in Vitamin C.
25. Serenoa serrulata (Saw Palmetto): It's often used for urinary symptoms related to an enlarged prostate gland, and also for chronic pelvic pain, decreased sex drive, and hair loss.
26. Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jessamine): This plant has been used in the treatment of spasmodic disorders and is also used as a skin wash for wounds and ulcers.
27. Nicotiana tabacum (Tobacco): While generally recognized as harmful, tobacco was historically used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes, including pain relief.
28. Phytolacca americana (American Pokeweed): It has been used for immune stimulation, but it must be used with caution as all parts of the plant are toxic.
29. Sassafras variifolium (Sassafras): The root bark has been used for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and syphilis, and as a general tonic.
30. Chenopodium ambrosioides (Epazote): It's used in traditional medicine for intestinal parasites, asthma, and excessive mucus.
31. Aletaris Farinosa (Aletris farinosa): Also known as the white colicroot, it's used in traditional medicine for conditions like chronic indigestion, anemia, and to improve appetite.
32. Lycopodium Clavatum: This is a type of clubmoss used in homeopathic medicine for digestive disorders, liver and gallbladder ailments, and skin conditions.
33. Sanguinaria Canadensis: Also known as bloodroot, it's used topically for skin diseases, warts, and nasal polyps and orally for respiratory conditions.
34. Hamamelis Virginiana: Known as witch hazel, it's used topically for skin conditions and taken orally for diarrhea and respiratory illnesses.
35. Chondrus Crispus: This is Irish moss, a type of seaweed. It's used for respiratory ailments and skin conditions.
36. Lobelia Inflata: Also known as Indian tobacco, it's used for respiratory conditions, muscle relaxation, and as an emetic.
37. Myrica Carolinesis (Myrica cerifera): Also known as wax myrtle or bayberry, it's used for diarrhea, fevers, and topical wound healing.
38. Veratrum Viride: Known as American hellebore, it's used for high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and other heart conditions.
39. Fucus Vesiculosus: This is bladderwrack, a type of seaweed. It's used for thyroid disorders, iodine deficiency, obesity, and many other conditions.
40. Gaultheria Procumbens: Also known as wintergreen, it's used for painful conditions including headache, nerve pain, arthritis, and menstrual cramps.
41. Pinus Strobus (Eastern White Pine): The bark is used in traditional medicine as an expectorant and to treat coughs, colds, and sore throats.
42. Coptis Trifolia (Threeleaf Goldthread): It has been used to treat mouth sores, sore throats, and as an eye wash for sore eyes.
43. Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir): The resin is used to treat burns and sores. The bark is used as an astringent and tonic.
44. Asarum Canadense (Wild Ginger): It is used for digestive disorders and bronchial infections.
45. Rheum Officinale (Chinese Rhubarb): It is used to treat constipation and digestive complaints.
46. Mentha Spicata (Spearmint): It is used for digestive complaints, including nausea and abdominal pain.
47. Trillium Erectum (Red Trillium): It has been used as an antiseptic, astringent, and to induce childbirth.
48. Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam): It is used for menstrual cramps and discomfort, rheumatoid arthritis, and for stomach complaints.
49. Linum Usitatissimum (Flax): It is used for digestive health, cardiovascular health, and for its anti-inflammatory effects.
50. Rhamnus Cathartica (Common Buckthorn): It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation.
51. Grindelia Squarrosa (Curlycup Gumweed): It is used to treat bronchial conditions and coughs. It can also be used externally to treat burns, rashes, and skin eruptions.
52. Juniperus Communis (Common Juniper): It is used for digestion problems including upset stomach, intestinal gas, heartburn, bloating, and loss of appetite. It is also used for urinary tract infections and kidney stones.
53. Cornus Florida (Flowering Dogwood): It has been used in traditional medicine as a substitute for quinine. During the American civil war, confederate soldiers would make a tea from the bark to treat pain and fevers.
54. Eupatorium Perfoliatum (Boneset): It is used to reduce fever, increase urine output, cause vomiting, and to treat constipation.
55. Solanum Dulcamara (Bittersweet): It is used for skin diseases, rheumatic disorders, and herpes1.
56. Asclepias Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed): It is used in cough remedies, and to alleviate sore throats and bronchial spasms.
57. Gossypium Barbadense (Pima Cotton): The seeds are used to treat nausea, fever, and headache. The leaves can be used to treat wounds and ulcers.
58. Punica Granatum (Pomegranate): It is used for conditions of the digestive tract, including diarrhea, dysentery, and tapeworm and other intestinal parasites.
59. Datura Stramonium (Jimson Weed): It is used to treat asthma symptoms and muscle ailments. It is also used as a pain killer.
60. Marrubium Vulgare (Horehound): It is used for digestion problems including loss of appetite, indigestion, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and liver and gallbladder complaints.
61. Apocynum Cannabinum (Indian Hemp): It has been used traditionally for treating heart failure, edema, and hypertension.
62. Menyanthes Trifoliata (Bogbean): It is used for stimulating appetite and digestion, and for treating rheumatism and skin conditions.
63. Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry): It is commonly used for urinary tract disorders, including infections of the kidney, bladder, and urethra.
64. Polygala Senega (Seneca Snakeroot): It is used for respiratory conditions including asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
65. Stillingia Sylvatica (Queen's Root): It is used for syphilis, bronchitis, general indigestion, and chronic laryngeal catarrh.
66. Prunus Serotina (Black Cherry): It is used for colds, whooping cough, bronchitis, and other lung problems.
67. Podophyllum Peltatum (Mayapple): It is used for liver diseases, syphilis, and to cause vomiting.
68. Cimicifuga Racemosa (Black Cohosh): It is used for symptoms of menopause, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), painful menstruation, acne, weakened bones (osteoporosis), and for starting labor in pregnant women.
