A-Z Herbs

 Complete A-Z herbs Medicinal Herbs Reference Chart

A Z Herbs From Aloe, which cools a nasty burn, to Basil, the sweet leaf that makes pasta pop, herbs are nature’s simple gifts. Chamomile flowers help you drift off to sleep, while Dill adds a zing to pickles. Echinacea acts like a shield against sniffles, and Fennel stops your stomach from bloating. Garlic keeps your heart strong, while Holy Basil calms a busy mind. Use Iron-rich parsley for fresh breath and Jasmine for a relaxing scent. Kava and Lavender are the masters of relaxation, helping you de-stress after a long, tiring day of hard work. Mint cools a scratchy throat, while Nettle provides a mineral boost for tired bodies. Oregano serves as a natural germ-fighter, and Peppermint settles a bubbly stomach instantly. Quassia bark is a bitter tonic for digestion, A Z herbs Medicinal Herbs

while Rosemary sharpens your focus and memory. Sage clears the senses, and Thyme eases a heavy cough. Uva Ursi protects the body from within, followed by Valerian root, which brings a deep, heavy sleep. Witch Hazel heals the skin, Xanthium clears the nose, Yarrow mends small cuts, A Z herbs Medicinal Herbs

and Zedoary warms the belly to finish the list. A Z herbs Medicinal Herbs

A Z herbs Medicinal Herbs

Letter	Herb Name (Botanical Name)	Traditional/Key Benefit	How to Use	Primary Use Category
A	Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)	Adaptogen (reduces cortisol), vitality, sleep aid, cognitive support	Powder (½-1 tsp in warm milk), Capsules (300-500mg standardized extract), Tincture	Stress & Energy
B	Basil (Ocimum basilicum)	Respiratory ailments, digestive complaints, Antioxidant (rich in eugenol), antimicrobial	Fresh leaves (5-10 in salads/teas), Tea (steep 1 tbsp fresh leaves), Essential Oil (diluted)	Respiratory & Digestive
C	Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)	Calming nervous system tonic, sleep quality, digestive relief (IBS), anti-inflammatory	Tea (2-3 tsp flowers steeped 10 min), Compress for skin, Bath infusion	Sleep & Digestion
D	Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)	Liver support (increases bile production), diuretic, prebiotic (inulin), nutrient-rich	Root Tea (simmer 1 tsp dried root), Young greens in salads, Tincture	Detox & Digestion
E	Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)	Immune tonic (increases white blood cells), shortens common colds, anti-viral properties	Tincture (at first sign of illness), Tea (steep 1 tsp dried herb), Capsules	Immune Support
F	Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)	Lactation support, blood sugar control, testosterone boost, digestive aid	Seeds (soaked overnight), Sprouts, Capsules (500-600mg), Powder in foods	Hormone & Metabolic
G	Ginseng (Panax ginseng)	Adaptogen, Qi (energy) tonic, enhances working memory, immune modulation	Tea (simmer sliced root 20 min), Powder (1-2g daily), Capsules (200-400mg)	Energy & Cognitive
H	Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)	Stress adaptation (cortisol regulation), spiritual clarity, blood sugar balance, antioxidant	Fresh leaves (5-10 daily), Tea (1 tsp dried leaves), Tincture, Powder	Stress & Spiritual
I	Iceland Moss (Cetraria islandica)	Demulcent (soothes irritated mucous membranes), respiratory issues, nutritive tonic	Tea (simmer 1 tsp in water 15 min), Syrup for cough, Powder in smoothies	Respiratory & Soothing
J	Juniper (Juniperus communis)	Diuretic, Urinary health (effective against E. coli), digestive stimulant, antimicrobial	Berries (crush 1 tsp for tea), Culinary uses, Essential Oil (highly diluted)	Urinary & Digestive
K	Kava (Piper methysticum)	Anxiolytic (reduces anxiety), muscle relaxant, sleep aid, social lubricant	Traditional preparation (root powder in water), Extracts (standardized), Capsules	Anxiety & Relaxation
L	Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)	Anxiety reduction (decreases cortisol), sleep improvement, pain relief, antiseptic	Essential Oil (diffuse/topical diluted), Tea (1 tsp flowers), Pillow Sachet	Anxiety & Sleep
M	Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)	Liver protection (Silymarin prevents toxin binding), liver regeneration, antioxidant	Standardized Extract (140mg silymarin), Tincture, Seeds (ground)	Liver Health
N	Nettle (Urtica dioica)	Nutrient-dense tonic (iron, calcium), allergy relief, prostate health, anti-inflammatory	Tea (steep 1-2 tsp dried leaves), Cooked greens, Tincture, Capsules	Nutrition & Allergy
O	Oregano (Origanum vulgare)	Potent antimicrobial (carvacrol), respiratory infections, digestive aid, antioxidant	Tea (steep 1 tsp), Essential Oil (diluted), Fresh in cooking	Antimicrobial & Immune
P	Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)	Digestive aid (relieves IBS), headache relief, respiratory decongestant, cooling	Tea (steep 1 tbsp fresh leaves), Essential Oil (topical/diffuse), Capsules	Digestive & Respiratory
Q	Quassia (Picrasma excelsa)	Bitter digestive tonic, parasite elimination, appetite stimulation, antimicrobial	Bitter tea (steep small chips), Tincture, Powder in capsules	Digestive & Parasitic
R	Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)	Adaptogen (stress endurance), mental fatigue reduction, athletic performance	Capsules (200-400mg standardized), Tincture, Tea (simmer root)	Stress & Performance
S	St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)	Mild-moderate depression, nerve pain, anti-viral (topical for wounds), seasonal mood	Tincture (standardized), Tea (1-2 tsp flowers), Oil infusion (topical)	Mood & Nerve Support
T	Turmeric (Curcuma longa)	Anti-inflammatory (curcumin), joint health, cognitive support, antioxidant	Powder (½-1 tsp with black pepper), Golden milk, Extracts, Fresh root	Inflammation & Joints
U	Usnea (Usnea spp.)	Respiratory antimicrobial (especially pneumonia), wound healer, immune support	Tincture (alcohol extract), Tea (simmer 1 tsp), Powder in capsules	Respiratory & Immune
V	Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)	Sleep aid (improves sleep quality), anxiety reduction, muscle relaxant	Tea (steep 1 tsp root 10-15 min), Tincture, Capsules (300-600mg)	Sleep & Anxiety
W	Willow Bark (Salix alba)	Pain relief (natural salicin), anti-inflammatory, fever reduction, headache relief	Tea (simmer 1-2 tsp bark 10 min), Tincture, Capsules	Pain & Inflammation
X	Xanthohumol (Humulus lupulus)	Antioxidant (from hops), cancer preventive, metabolic support, anti-inflammatory	Hop extracts, Supplement capsules, Hop tea (mild sedative)	Antioxidant & Metabolic
Y	Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)	Wound healing (styptic), fever management, digestive tonic, menstrual regulation	Tea (1-2 tsp dried herb), Poultice for wounds, Tincture	Wound & Fever
Z	Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria)	Digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, traditional for nausea & colic	Powder (¼-½ tsp), Tea (simmer sliced rhizome), Tincture	Digestive & Anti-inflammatory

• WHO-approved medicinal herbs
• PubMed-indexed studies
• National health authority references
• Transparent dosage information

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