🌱 Alphabet Book Of Herbs 🌱

Anise is a plant that hails from the same family as carrots, celery and parsley. Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory properties, may fight stomach ulcers and keep blood sugar regulated.

Bladderwrack is a natural seaweed. Helps with iron deficiency, obesity, joint pain, aging skin, digestive issues, urinary tract infection, and thyroid dysfunction.

Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) has a long history of use in herbalism as a treatment for a range of conditions, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), acne, fibrocystic breast disease, infertility in women, heavy menstrual bleeding, menopausal symptoms, lack of breast milk, benign prostatic hyperplasia in men (BPH), migraine headaches, and joint disorders.

Dandelion is a plant with yellow flowers. Providing antioxidants, reduce cholesterol, aiding digestion and weight loss.

Echinacea is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family and a common ingredient in cold remedies. Echinacea is used as a popular herbal remedy, such as reduced inflammation, improved immunity and lower blood sugar levels.

Fennel is a member of the carrot family and produces small yellow flowers among the leaves. Provides important nutrients, such as vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.

Ginger is a flowering plant that’s among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicine. It’s been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes.

The huckleberry is part of the blueberry family. These are associated with lowering cholesterol, protecting against heart diseases, muscular degeneration, glaucoma, varicose veins, and peptic ulcers.

Irises are cultivated the world over for the beauty of their flowers, but their roots can be used medicinally as well. This herb is very effective during skin problems, maintain the health of the nervous system, improving the health of the hair and toothach.

The Jalap plant is a related Morning Glory species, and the root is believed to be the legendary High John the Conqueror plant. This root yields a resin that has strong cathartic and purgative properties. It is used in constipation, bowel pain and colic, and for general intestinal weakness.

Kava is a tropical evergreen shrub with heart-shaped leaves and woody stems. This shrub has received widespread attention for its relaxing and stress-reducing properties.

Lavender is a multipurpose plant. People use lavender in many ways to promote good health and well-being. It’s uses range from helping one calm down and get a good night’s sleep to managing sleeplessness, anxiety, and menstrual cramps.

Mullein has specific uses for its leaves, flowers and roots. Mullein is a biennial plant and the root makes the best medicine early in the second season. The idea is to harvest the root when the stored energy is still present, before it is used for flowers. Mullein root strengthens the bladder muscles, used to address a variety of urinary incontinence issues, including stress incontinence, pregnancy incontinence, menopausal incontinence, and childhood incontinence and back pain.

Nettle has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times. Stinging nettle’s leaves and root provide a wide variety of nutrients, including a variety of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and amino acids which also act as antioxidants inside your body.

Oregano is an herb that boasts some pretty potent benefits when it comes to your health. It is high in antioxidants and may help fight off bacteria and viruses, potentially reduce the growth of cancer cells and help alleviate inflammation.

Patchouli is a plant species from the Lamianceae family, which also includes Lavender, oregano and mint. The leaves from patchouli flowers are popular in homeopathic medicine and aromatherapy. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Qasil is made using shredded leaves from the Gob tree and is native to Somalia. The powder can be used as an alternative to facial cleanser, soap, face mask, exfoliant that conditions the skin.

Red clover is a wild flowering plant belonging to the same family as peas and beans. It is used to treat respiratory issues, inflammatory conditions like arthritis, skin disorders and women's health problems.

Sea Moss is a species of Red Algae that cleanses the colon and replenish it with the minerals, boosts thyroid health and energy levels, helps digestive issues and serves as an alkaline hunger suppressant helping curb cravings. 

Thyme is an herb derived from the mint family with dietary, medicinal, and ornamental uses such as diarrhea, stomach ache and sore throa.

Usnea is a lichen that grows on the trees, bushes, rocks, and soil of temperate and humid climates globally. It may promote wound healing, aid weight loss and combat cancer cells. 

Valerian is a plant and its root has been used to promote relaxation and sleep.

Wormwood Root resembles sage brush in appearance/odor and  has been associated with alleviating pain and inflammation and fighting oxidative stress and parasitic infections.

Yarrow is a plant that has been used as first aid for calming and healing rashes, bug bites, bee stings, cuts, and burns.

Zinnias are a must-have in the garden for many benefits. They are one of the few plants that tolerate extreme summer heat and drought in Oklahoma. Zinnias are a powerhouse in the garden. Astringent for skin, anti-fungal, edible, tonic for liver and may improve cholesterol levels