“To ignore the experience of people trained in the science of their day, or simply expert in the practical application of folk medicine, is both culturally bigoted and unscientific. We cannot presume that conventional modern science knows everything. Folk tradition includes many more layers of nuanced experience, including information drawn from the imagination, intuition, observation of animals, bedside experience, taste and smell, that the inherently limited boundaries of modern science cannot include. These layers of knowledge enrich, rather than deduct from scientific endeavor.”
–Matthew Wood (Traditional Western Herbalist)
- Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis ‘Miller’) (the medicinal aloe; excellent for use for skin problems and sunburn)
- Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis)
- Great Burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
- Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
- Chamomile (German chamomile – Matricaria recutita) (Roman chamomile – Chamaemelum nobile)
- Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)
- Chinese Yam (Dioscorea oppositifolia L.)
- Echinacea – 3 medicinal Echinacea spp (use leaves, flowers & root): E. angustifolia E. pallida, & E. purpurea).
- Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
- Great Yellow Gentian (Gentiana lutea)
- Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
- Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
- Lemon Balm (Cymbopogon citratus)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
- Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium)
- Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum, R. rhaponticum)
- Sage (Salvia officinalis): Using SAGE medicinally and for clarity
- Wu Wei Zi (Schizandra chinensis)
- Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
- Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
- Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium)
- Fenugreek (Foenum-graecum)
- Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva)
- Stinging Nettle (Urticaria dioica)
- Chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus)
- Cannabis sativa!
- Yarrow
Some good references on using herbs::