125 Medicinal Plants & Herbs That Naturally Heal

An algae extract from seaweed, Agar Agar is a natural thickener and is also used as a laxative. Agar agar absorbs glucose in the stomach and passes through digestive system quickly and inhibits the body from retaining and storing excess fat. Its water absorbing properties also aid in detoxing and waste elimination. It also absorbs bile, and causes the body to dissolve more cholesterol.

Agrimony is an herb used to treat appendicitis and also stimulates digestion and liver secretions. When made into a salve, Agrigomy can be used to treat wounds and bruises. It is also used for incontinence, laryngitis and sore throats.

Alder tree leaves are used to ease the discomfort caused by swelling, as a strong laxative, and stimulates the liver.

This herb is good for the pituitary gland and also detoxifies the liver. It also aids in the relief of arthritic and rheumatic pain. It improves overall health and vitality, thickens the blood, strengthens connective tissue, and its super nutritious and mineral dense.

Aloes help to treat stomach ailments and is well known for its use with burns. Aloe promotes new cell growth making it useful for many internal and external injuries. It regulates digestion and balances the Ayurveda doshas. Aloe internally strengthens cell walls and mucous membranes, It’s anti-aging (supports collagen) and highly anti-inflammatory. It’s anti-fungal (candida), Anti-viral (enhances immune system), Anti-bacterial, antioxidant, reduces blood sugar levels, and helps with pain in Arthritis. It’s known to be very helpful in the beginning stages of AIDs, and Hayfever. Aloe helps treat infections in the respiratory tract as well. People with Acne have found great results using it externally and internally because internally it treats various potential causes for it. Women find benefit in the herb because it regulates hormones and menstruation, also known to treat PMS, and slow hair loss. Its anti-cancer benefits are exceptional in muscle, bone, and connective tissues. It’s been regarded throughout history for its anti-tumor activity in the body. It is frequently used for cancer treatment in the G.I. tract and other cancers because aloe combats the effects of radiation from chemo therapy as well as airborne chemical pollutants.

The root and leaves are used medicinally and this herb is an expectorant for coughs, pleurisy and bronchitis.

Aniseed oil can help to ease intestinal coli and gas. It also has expectorant qualities that can be used in bronchitis, persistent irritable coughing, and whooping cough. Aniseed oil can serve as the base of a lice treatment ointment or as a standalone to control lice.

The bark of apple tree can be used to aid in fever reduction.

Arnica is used to treat bruises, sprains and also helps to relieve rheumatic pain. Arnica should not be taken internally unless prepared by a trained professional.

Arrowroot is used as a nutritive food for urinary and bowel infections. It improves blood circulation, regulates bowel movements, and contains B vitamins.

Popular in Chinese Medicine, this herb is used to boost the immune system and is used for ailments from the common cold to cancer. It boosts one's energy, relieves stress, it’s a heart and circulation tonic, and helps with respiratory ailments. Astragalus can raise metabolism, lower blood sugar, and fights toxins in the body. It heals kidney inflammation and external wounds. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it’s often used as a spleen medicine to improve its functions.

Balm. Also called Lemon Balm or Melissa, the green leaves and flowers are used as a natural perspiration deterrent and also helps with stings, toothaches, gas and digestion.

Balm of Gilead. The bark and leaves are used to help alleviate the discomfort associated with coughing, lung ailments and kidneys. The buds can be brewed as a tea to make a gargle for sore throats, coughs and laryngitis.

Balmony is used to treat eczema and is good for the liver and stomach. It’s also used to treat gall stones, inflamed gall bladder and jaundice. It is also known as Bitter Herb, Snake Head or Turtle Broom.

This herb is used to promote the flow of bile and to correct the liver function. It is also used to treat inflammation of the gall bladder due to gall stones. It is also a tonic for the lymphatic system diminishing the size of swollen lymph nodes.

Nausea can be treated by creating a tea from the dried herb. It also battles stress and cleanses the body.

The leaves aid in digestion as well as treating cramps and gas. This is a very stimulating herb in all its uses. It contracts uterine muscles and brings on menstrual cycle, makes you sweat, and is a mental stimulant. The oil can be used for sprains and bruises.

Also known as Candleberry, Waxberry and Wax Myrtle. The bark leaves and flowers can be used and is helpful for the treatment of a sore throat, bleeding of the stomach, lung and bowel ailments. Bayberries improve blood circulation, promote perspiration, and work as a digestive aid. It’s also used to help stop bleeding and avoid bacterial infections, diverticulosis or bowel pockets, and bowel inflammation.

Bee Pollen is a natural source of energy and is good for allergies. It also aids in radiation sickness derived from radiation therapy for cancer. It’s anti-inflammatory and improves function of the endocrine glands, liver, kidneys, and adrenals. It’s a cardiovascular and heart tonic, enhances your body’s absorption of nutrients, and strengthens immunity. Bee pollen helps build new tissues, heals asthma significantly, and enhances libido in males and females.

Beet Root is a liver and spleen cleanser that should only be taken in small amounts.

This herb is used to soothe the stomach and gas.

Betony is helpful as a blood purifier and is also effective for colic, epilepsy and jaundice.

Birch leaves are used to treat cystitis, gout, arthritic pain, rheumatism and urinary infections.

Bitter root can be used for liver problems, bowels, gallstones, fever and ailments that involve mucous membranes.

The root and twig can be used to purify the blood and treat ailments of the liver, spleen, pancreas, glandular organs, jaundice, fever and burns.