Herbs A–Z

Browse the herbal library one plant at a time. Each profile brings together traditional uses, herbal actions, common preparations, growing notes, and important considerations.

Choose an herb below, or use the A–Z index to jump to a letter.

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American Skullcap

Scutellaria lateriflora

Nervine • Calming • Relaxing

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Anise

Pimpinella anisum L.

Carminative · Aromatic · Antispasmodic

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Artichoke Leaf

Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus

Bitter · Digestive · Choleretic

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Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Soothing • Skin • Wound Support

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Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Calming • Digestive • Gentle

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Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Vulnerary • Demulcent • Astringent

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Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Digestive • Bitter • Nutritive

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Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Immune Support • Alterative • Lymphatic

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Elderberry

​Sambucus nigra

Immune Support • Diaphoretic • Antioxidant

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Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare Mill.

Carminative • Aromatic • Digestive Support

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Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Headache Support • Bitter • Anti-inflammatory

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Gentian

Gentiana lutea L.

Bitter • Digestive Stimulant • Appetite Support

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Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Digestive • Warming • Nausea

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Hops

Humulus lupulus

Nervine • Mild Sedative • Bitter

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Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Calming • Nervine • Aromatic

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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Nervine • Calming • Carminative

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Nettle

Urtica dioica

Nutritive • Tonic • Astringent

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Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

Nervine • Anxiolytic • Mild Sedative

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Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

Carminative • Cooling • Digestive

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Plantain

Plantago major

Vulnerary • Soothing • Astringent

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Willow Bark

Salix spp.

Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Astringent

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Wormwood

Artemisia absinthium L.

Bitter • Aromatic • Traditional Digestive Support

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Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Astringent • Vulnerary • Diaphoretic

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