Herbal Glossary

Burdock

Burdock is a detoxifying blood and liver tonic that supports skin, digestion, immunity, blood sugar and joint health, helping clear chronic inflammatory, infectious and metabolic conditions over time.

Goldenrod

Goldenrod is a versatile urinary, cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory herb that supports kidney and bladder health, allergies, infections, fluid balance, venous circulation, pain and excess mucus in the lungs and nose.

Hyssop

Hyssop is a warming respiratory, digestive and nervine herb that thins congested mucus, eases coughs and spasms, soothes digestion and anxiety, and offers broad antimicrobial and circulatory support.

Slippery Elm

Slippery elm is a soothing mucilage-rich demulcent and nutritive herb that coats and heals irritated mucous membranes throughout the gut, throat and urinary tract, gently regulates the bowels, draws out toxins and...

Garlic

Garlic is a powerful antimicrobial and cardiovascular herb that supports infection defense, blood pressure and cholesterol balance, blood sugar regulation, liver and gut health, and helps break down microbial biofilms.

Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet is a cooling digestive, urinary and anti-inflammatory herb that eases acidity, indigestion, diarrhoea, rheumatic and arthritic pain, cystitis, oedema and infections while supporting connective tissue and liver health.

Wild Indigo

Wild indigo is a powerful antiseptic, immune-stimulating and anti-infective lymphatic herb that helps resolve stubborn fevers, deep bacterial, viral and gut infections, mouth and throat issues, skin eruptions and septic states, but...

St. John's Wort

St John’s wort is a powerful antidepressant, antiviral and nerve-healing herb that calms anxiety and pain, supports mild–moderate depression and nerve injuries, and offers anti-inflammatory, cardio-tonic and wound-healing benefits but has many...

Wild Yam

Wild yam is a hormone-modulating antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory root that supports progesterone-related imbalances, menstrual and menopausal symptoms, colic, gallbladder and IBS pain, infections and cholesterol, but should be avoided in pregnancy, hormone-sensitive...

Wood Betony

Wood betony is a deeply restorative nervine and digestive–liver tonic that calms anxiety and headaches, supports difficult periods and labour, aids liver, spleen and blood sugar, and helps heal wounds, tissue trauma,...

Wormwood

Wormwood is a powerful bitter digestive, antiparasitic and broad-spectrum anti-infective herb that stimulates bile and gastric juices, improves sluggish digestion and appetite, combats many bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, and can aid...

Yellow Dock

Yellow dock is a liver-cleansing alterative and mild laxative that supports detoxification, iron-deficiency anaemia, digestion, immunity and skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, while providing antioxidant, antimicrobial and blood-tonifying benefits.

Skullcap Baicalensis

Skullcap baicalensis is a potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune-modulating herb that clears “damp heat”, calms allergies and anxiety, protects nerves and cardiovascular system, and supports skin, joints, liver, gut and cancer care...

Turkey Tail - Coriolus

Turkey tail is a warming immune-modulating and adaptogenic mushroom that boosts vitality and energy, supports cancer care and liver function, helps clear viral infections and post-viral fatigue, and protects DNA while reducing...

Turmeric

Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial digestive and liver tonic that supports joints, skin, metabolism, cardiovascular and immune health, but must be used cautiously in gallbladder and severe GI conditions...

Uva Ursi

Uva ursi is a strong urinary antiseptic and astringent tonic that targets acute urinary infections and stones, combats a wide range of microbes, and tones prolapsed or lax pelvic tissues but must...

Artichoke

Artichoke is a liver-loving bitter herb that supports digestion, bile flow, cholesterol and blood sugar balance, while offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and diuretic actions for whole-body detox and cardiovascular health.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a calming adaptogenic tonic that supports stress resilience, sleep, thyroid and immune balance, energy, cognition, mood, fertility and healthy ageing, with broad neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory actions.

Astragalus

Astragalus is a gentle adaptogenic immune and qi tonic that supports resilience to stress, lung and digestive weakness, fatigue, fluid balance, cardiovascular health and recovery from chronic infections and treatments.

Barberry

Barberry is a powerful bitter liver and digestive tonic that stimulates bile flow, supports gut flora, fights diverse infections and inflammation, and helps metabolic, cardiovascular, skin, urinary and arthritic conditions.

Black Cohosh

Black cohosh is a targeted hormone, nervous system and musculoskeletal tonic used for menopausal symptoms, menstrual pain, rheumatic and nerve pain, anxiety, sleep disturbance and circulatory irregularities.

Black Walnut

Black walnut is a potent astringent and detoxifying herb used for parasites, diverse infections, digestive and hepatic congestion, skin conditions, metabolic imbalance, anaemia and chronic inflammatory intestinal or urogenital issues.

Calendula

Calendula is a soothing lymphatic, immune and skin herb that supports wound healing, infection control, digestion, hormonal balance and protection against inflammation, bleeding, ulcers and radiation or sun damage.

Cat's Claw

Cat’s claw is a powerful immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial herb that supports gut repair, cardiovascular health, chronic infections, inflammatory joint disease, Lyme disease and recovery during or after intensive treatments.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper is a stimulating circulatory and digestive herb that boosts blood flow, relieves pain, fights infection, supports metabolism and enhances the effectiveness of other herbs in the body.

Chamomile

Chamomile is a calming digestive, nervine and anti-inflammatory herb that soothes the gut, skin and nerves, helping with anxiety, sleep, pain, menstrual cramps, ulcers, eczema and irritated digestion.

Chickweed

Chickweed is a cooling demulcent herb that soothes dry, itchy, inflamed skin and mucous membranes, supports digestion, eases joint pain, nourishes in fatigue and anaemia, and calms hot, irritated conditions.

Cleavers

Cleavers is a cooling lymphatic, diuretic and detoxifying herb that clears swollen glands, chronic skin eruptions, urinary irritation, infections, arthritis, gout, obesity and supports immune function over time.

Clove

Clove is a warming antimicrobial, analgesic and digestive herb that boosts circulation, eases pain, fights diverse infections, supports blood sugar balance and is widely used for toothache, gut upset and fungal issues.

Cordyceps

Cordyceps is a revitalising adaptogenic mushroom that boosts energy, lung and kidney function, sexual vitality, immunity and metabolic health, while offering antioxidant, anti-tumour and organ-protective benefits.

Crampbark

Crampbark is a relaxing antispasmodic and uterine tonic that eases menstrual cramps, muscular spasm, circulatory tension, headaches and spasmodic pains, while supporting tissue repair and healthy blood pressure.

Damiana

Damiana is a stimulating nervine, hormonal and sexual tonic that lifts mood, eases anxiety and exhaustion, supports digestion, and enhances libido, fertility and reproductive function in both men and women.

Dandelion

Dandelion is a potent bitter, digestive, liver and diuretic herb that supports bile flow, fluid balance, skin health, blood sugar, cholesterol, gout, oedema and portal or venous congestion.

Devil’s Claw

Devil’s claw is a bitter anti-inflammatory and analgesic root that supports arthritis and musculoskeletal pain, digestive discomfort, liver and cholesterol balance, fluid clearance and chronic inflammatory conditions.

Dong quai

Dong quai is a warming blood, hormonal and digestive tonic that supports menstrual and menopausal balance, circulation, anaemia, cardiovascular health, neuroprotection and chronic inflammatory or gynaecological conditions.

Echinacea

Echinacea is a potent immune, lymphatic and detoxifying herb that helps fight bacterial, viral and fungal infections, supports respiratory and skin health, and reduces recurrent colds and inflammatory conditions.

Elder

Elder is a cooling immune, vascular and detoxifying herb that supports colds, flu, fevers, respiratory and skin infections, digestion, constipation, circulation, cholesterol balance and restful sleep during illness.

Elecampane

Elecampane is a warming lung and digestive tonic that loosens thick mucus, eases coughs and asthma, supports chronic fatigue, obesity and weak digestion, and helps clear respiratory and intestinal infections.

Eyebright

Eyebright is a cooling astringent eye and sinus herb that soothes inflammation, allergies and infections, supports vision, clears catarrh and helps relieve hay fever, sinusitis and irritated eye conditions.

Fennel

Fennel is a warming digestive, hormonal and carminative herb that eases gas and colic, supports lactation, relieves menstrual and menopausal symptoms, calms nerves and helps clear mucus and urinary discomfort.

Feverfew

Feverfew is a cooling anti-inflammatory, analgesic and vascular herb traditionally used for migraines, arthritis, digestive upset, uterine issues, fevers and diverse infections including bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic.

Gentian

Gentian is an intensely bitter digestive and liver tonic that stimulates appetite, bile flow and gastric juices, supports detoxification, fights infections and can aid mood, menstruation, fevers and post-illness recovery.

Ginger

Ginger is a warming digestive, circulatory and antimicrobial herb that eases nausea, pain and inflammation, supports metabolism, weight balance, cardiovascular health and helps clear infections and cold-type conditions.

Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba is a circulatory and neuroprotective herb that enhances blood flow, cognition, mood and vision, supports metabolic and cardiovascular health, and helps in dementia, tinnitus and peripheral vascular issues.

Gotu kola

Gotu kola is a rejuvenating adaptogen and blood tonic that supports cognition, mood, circulation, skin healing, gut and urinary health, offering anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and neuroprotective benefits.

Hawthorn

Hawthorn is a heart-strengthening cardiovascular and nervous system tonic that improves circulation, blood pressure and heart function, eases anxiety and fluid retention, and supports long-term cardiac and vascular health.

Holy Basil/Tulsi

Holy basil (Tulsi) is a balancing adaptogenic herb that supports stress resilience, mood, immunity, blood sugar, cardiovascular health, digestion and infections, while also nurturing cognitive function and long-term vitality.

Horse Chestnut

Horse chestnut is a venous and vascular tonic that strengthens vein walls, reduces swelling, bruising and fluid retention, and supports varicose veins, haemorrhoids, leg cramps and lymphatic congestion.

Horsetail

Horsetail is a silica-rich nutritive and diuretic herb that strengthens bones, hair, nails and connective tissue, supports kidney and urinary health, and aids wound healing, swelling and oedema.

Hydrangea

Hydrangea is a cooling demulcent urinary and prostatic tonic that soothes irritated mucous membranes, supports kidney stones, cystitis, prostatitis, diabetes, rheumatic and biliary conditions, and offers anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and blood sugar-balancing effects.

Lady’s Mantle

Lady’s mantle is a powerful astringent female and circulatory herb that reduces excessive bleeding and discharges, supports digestion, colitis and mouth ulcers, aids prolapse and wound healing, and offers antioxidant protection.

Lavender

Lavender is a soothing nervine, antimicrobial and antispasmodic herb that supports sleep, anxiety, pain, digestion, skin healing, wound care, infections and migraines while gently restoring the nervous system.

Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is a uplifting calming herb that eases anxiety, stress, insomnia and digestive spasm, supports heart and thyroid balance, fights infections and gently restores mood, cognition and nervous tension.

Lion's Mane

Lion’s mane is a neuro-nourishing medicinal mushroom that supports cognition, mood, nerve regeneration, digestion, metabolic health and immunity, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and gut-restorative benefits.

Liquorice

Liquorice is a soothing adaptogenic demulcent root that calms inflammation, supports adrenals, digestion, immunity, hormones and blood sugar, and offers broad antimicrobial, antiviral and stress-protective effects.

Maca

Maca is an energising hormone-balancing root that boosts libido, fertility, endurance and mood, supports menopause, menstrual irregularities, bone density, anaemia and heart health, and offers antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits.

Maitake

Maitake is a multi-action medicinal mushroom that supports metabolism, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, immunity, bone health, fertility and cancer care, offering anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and anti-tumour benefits.

Marshmallow

Marshmallow is a soothing demulcent herb that cools and moisturises dry, inflamed tissues, easing digestive, respiratory, urinary and skin irritation while supporting wound healing, immunity and gentle detoxification.

Milk thistle

Milk thistle is a powerful liver and gallbladder tonic that protects and regenerates liver tissue, supports bile flow, detoxification, cholesterol balance, bone and skin health, and helps counter drug and alcohol-related toxicity.

Motherwort

Motherwort is a calming heart and uterine tonic that eases anxiety, palpitations, menstrual cramps, hypertension and menopausal symptoms while supporting cardiovascular, nervous and reproductive system balance.

Mullein

Mullein is a soothing respiratory and intestinal herb that moistens and protects mucous membranes, eases coughs and earache, fights infections and supports wound healing, haemorrhoids, arthritis and gout.

Myrrh

Myrrh is a potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating resin that supports hormonal balance, oral and skin health, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, cholesterol metabolism and chronic inflammatory conditions.

Nettle

Nettle is a nutritive mineral-rich adaptogenic herb that strengthens blood, joints, hair and immunity, supports allergies, prostate and urinary health, balances blood sugar and fluids, and gently clears metabolic waste.

Oats (Wild)

Wild oats are a restorative nervine and nutritive tonic that calm an overtaxed nervous system, support skin, digestion, hormones and cholesterol, and help rebuild resilience in depleted, stressed or recovering states.

Oregano

Oregano is a powerful antimicrobial, antioxidant and digestive-stimulating herb that helps fight bacterial, viral and fungal infections, supports respiratory and oral health, improves digestion, and can stimulate menstruation while acting as a...

Oregon Grape Root

Oregon grape root is a restorative bitter hepatic that stimulates liver and gallbladder function, improves sluggish digestion and skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, and offers antimicrobial support for infections and chronic...

Panax Ginseng

Panax ginseng is a powerful adaptogenic tonic that enhances resilience to stress, supports energy, mood, immunity, cardiovascular and digestive health, and may aid hormonal balance, fertility and recovery from chronic illness or...

Parsley

Parsley is a warming antimicrobial, diuretic and hormone-modulating tonic that freshens breath, supports digestion, kidneys, uterus and blood, relieves fluid congestion, and provides antioxidant, anticancer and antifungal protection.

Passionflower

Passionflower is a soothing nervine and antispasmodic herb that eases anxiety, supports sleep, relaxes muscles and the heart, and helps relieve pain, convulsions, coughs and menstrual or digestive tension without heavy next-day...

Peppermint

Peppermint is a cooling antispasmodic and antimicrobial digestive herb that eases IBS, nausea, headaches and colic, freshens breath, soothes gut and skin, and supports respiratory relief through inhaled or topical use.

Plantain

Plantain is a cooling antihistamine, demulcent and astringent herb that soothes inflamed mucous membranes, supports blood sugar and cardiovascular health, fights diverse microbes, and aids skin, gut, urinary and respiratory healing.

Psyllium

Psyllium is a gel-forming fibre-rich seed that gently normalises bowel movements, supports constipation and diarrhoea, improves gut microbiota, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar, and enhances satiety for metabolic and cardiovascular health.

Red Clover

Red clover is a gentle yet deeply acting oestrogenic and lymphatic herb that supports hormonal balance, menopausal symptoms, breast and ovarian lymph, skin and respiratory conditions, while offering anti-inflammatory, anticancer and cardiovascular...

Rehmannia (Chinese Foxglove)

Rehmannia (Chinese foxglove) is a cooling yin and blood tonic and adaptogen that especially nourishes kidneys and adrenals, supports immunity, blood sugar, joints and bones, and helps calm heat, inflammation and exhaustion.

Reishi

Reishi is a multi-system immune-modulating and cardiometabolic tonic mushroom that supports heart and liver health, calms the nervous system, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar, protects kidneys, and shows promising anti-cancer and neuroprotective...

Rhodiola

Rhodiola is a potent adaptogenic and cardio-protective herb that boosts stress resilience, energy, mood, cognition and physical endurance while supporting heart, nervous, immune and endocrine systems and reducing fatigue and depression symptoms.

Rosemary

Rosemary is a stimulating antioxidant and antimicrobial circulatory and brain tonic that supports digestion, liver and heart, improves memory and mood, eases pain and infections, and helps protect against oxidative, inflammatory and...

Sage

Sage is a multifunctional antimicrobial, astringent and hormone-active herb that sharpens cognition, cools hot flushes and excess sweating, supports digestion and infections, modulates blood sugar and mood, and helps dry and tone...

Sarsaparilla

Sarsaparilla is a hormone-balancing blood and immune tonic that supports skin, joints, infections, fluid balance and sexual function, with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic and potential anticancer actions.

Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto is a hormone-modulating urinary and reproductive tonic that supports benign prostate enlargement, urinary symptoms, low libido and androgen-driven hair loss while also aiding breast development, lactation, inflammation and pelvic congestion.

Schisandra

Schisandra is a multi-faceted adaptogen and liver- and brain-protective tonic that enhances stress resilience, mood, cognition, sexual function and urinary control while supporting liver, heart and immune health and offering antioxidant, antidepressant...

Shatavari

Shatavari is a deeply nourishing adaptogen and reproductive tonic that supports female hormones and fertility, soothes inflamed digestion, boosts immunity and antioxidants, eases stress and low mood, and aids urinary, prostate and...

Shiitake

Shiitake is a versatile immune and cardiovascular tonic mushroom that helps modulate immunity and infections, supports liver function, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and offers anti-cancer, anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Siberian Ginseng

Siberian ginseng is a stimulating adaptogen and anti-stress tonic that boosts stamina, mental and physical performance, immunity and resilience, supports circulation, blood sugar, bones and lipids, and helps recovery from exhaustion, infection...

Skullcap

Skullcap is a cooling relaxing nervine and central nervous system vasodilator that eases anxiety, insomnia, headaches, spasms and withdrawal, while offering analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial support for stressed, over-wired systems.

Squaw Vine

Squaw vine is a uterine-toning pelvic and nervous system tonic that supports late pregnancy preparation, painful or irregular periods, digestive and urinary issues, and offers antioxidant, neuroprotective and uterotonic benefits.

Thyme

Thyme is a warming antiseptic and bronchial, digestive and adrenal tonic that dries excess mucus, eases spasmodic coughs and gut upset, fights a wide range of microbes, and supports fatigue, infections and...

Valerian

Valerian is a calming nervine and sedative that supports sleep, eases anxiety, tension headaches, palpitations and spasmodic gut or menstrual pain, and can assist benzodiazepine withdrawal when used at appropriate doses and...

Vervain

Vervain is a gentle but far-reaching nervine, digestive and renal tonic that lifts low mood and anxiety, supports liver, kidneys, gums, digestion, periods and sperm count, and shows anticonvulsant, antidiarrhoeal, anti-tumour and...

White Peony

White peony is a cooling hormone-balancing, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory root that supports menstrual and autoimmune conditions, liver and digestive health, bone and immune strength, and helps ease pain, stress and anxiety.

White Willow

White willow is a cooling analgesic and anti-inflammatory bark that eases pain, fever and musculoskeletal inflammation, supports metabolic and cardiovascular health, and offers antioxidant, neuro- and liver-protective benefits but shares aspirin-like cautions,...

Yarrow

Yarrow is a versatile anti-inflammatory, astringent and circulatory–digestive tonic that regulates female hormones and bleeding, supports fever, infections, wounds, veins and blood pressure, and soothes spasms, IBS, bladder irritation and skin issues.

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