- Alternative Name:
- acidophilus, acidophilus lactobacillus, L. acidophilus
- Scientific Name:
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
Acidophilus is a type of bacteria belonging to the Lactobacilli family. Lactobacilli bacteria are found throughout the human body, mainly in the digestive and…
- Alternative Name:
- alfalfa, lucerne
- Scientific Name:
- Medicago sativa L. (Fabaceae)
Alfalfa has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. People have used alfalfa to treat various diseases and conditions as well as a source of vitamins…
- Alternative Name:
- aloe vera, aloe, Barbados aloe, Curaçao aloe, West Indian aloe
- Scientific Name:
- Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis
Aloe vera's use can be traced back 6,000 years to early Egypt, where the plant was depicted on stone carvings. Known as the "plant of immortality " aloe was…
- Alternative Name:
- angelica, archangel, garden angelica, masterwort, wild angelica
- Scientific Name:
- Angelica archangelica L. (Apiaceae)
Angelica has a long history. It has been used specifically for digestive, respiratory, and women's reproductive problems and for diseases caused by…
- Alternative Name:
- arnica, European arnica, leopard's bane, mountain tobacco, arnica flower
- Scientific Name:
- Arnica montana L. (Asteraceae, Compositae)
Arnica is native to the meadows and mountain areas of Europe and North America. Commonly arnica flowers are used in herbal ointments and oils to reduce the…
- Alternative Name:
- ashwagandha, asvagandha, asgandh, winter cherry, withania
- Scientific Name:
- Withania somnifera
Ashwagandha is an herb found in dry areas of India, the Middle East, and some parts of Africa. Ashwagandha has been used in India for hundreds of years to help…
- Alternative Name:
- Asian ginseng, ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean ginseng, Asiatic ginseng
- Scientific Name:
- Panax ginseng
There are various types of ginseng commonly available, including American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), and Siberian ginseng…
- Alternative Name:
- astragalus, bei kei, huang qi, huang qi, milk vetch
- Scientific Name:
- Astragalus membranaceus
Astragalus is a family of herbs that contains over 2,000 species. The most common species – Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus mongholicus – are used in…
- Alternative Name:
- avens, herb bennet, wood avens, colewort, geum, city avens, wild rye, way bennet, goldy star, clove root, blessed herb, Benedict's herb
- Scientific Name:
- Geum urbanum L. (Rosaceae)
Avens is listed as a natural source of food flavoring by the Council of Europe.