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HERBALS (SCIENTIFIC NAMES/COMMON NAMES;<br />
COMMON NAMES/SCIENTIFIC NAMES<br />
Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name<br />
Acacia senegal acacia; gum arabic<br />
Achillea collina chamomile, European<br />
Achillea lanulosa chamomile, North American<br />
Achillea millefolium chamomile yarrow; soldier’s<br />
woundwort; nosebleed; milfoil<br />
Aconitum carmichaeli aconite; fu tzu; monkshood; aconite<br />
fisheri, wolfsbane<br />
Acorus americanus North American calamus; type I<br />
calamus<br />
Acorus calamus calamus; type II calamus; sweet<br />
flag; sweet sedge<br />
Actaea arguta baneberry<br />
Actaea spicata herb christopher<br />
Adonis vernalis adonis<br />
Agastache rugosa agastache; patchouli; pogostemon<br />
Agathosma betulina buchu<br />
Agrimonia eupatoria agrimony; sticklewort; cocklebur<br />
Alchemilla xanthochlora lady’s mantle<br />
Aletris farinosa unicorn root<br />
Alisma plantago-aquatica alisma; marsh drain; water plantain<br />
Alkanna tinctoria alkanet<br />
Allium ampeloprasum leek<br />
Allium ascalonicum shallot<br />
Allium cepa onion<br />
Allium fistulosum scallion<br />
Allium sativa garlic<br />
Aloe barbadensis aloe; kumari<br />
Aloysia triphylla lemon verbena<br />
Althaea rosea hollyhock; althea<br />
Amanita muscaria fly agaric<br />
Amanita phalloides deadly agaric<br />
Amaranthus caudatus love lies bleeding<br />
Amaranthus hybridus amaranth; red cockscomb<br />
Ammi visagna greater ammi; toothpick ammi<br />
Amomum villosum amomum; grains-of-paradise;<br />
cardamom<br />
Anemarrhena asphodeloides anemarrhena<br />
Anethum graveolens dill; dillweed<br />
Angelica archangelica angelica, American<br />
Angelica polymorpha dong quai; dang gui; tang kuei<br />
Angelica sinensis dong quai; tang kwei<br />
Apium graveolens celery; celeriac<br />
Aralia racemosa spikenard<br />
Arctium lappa burdock; great burdock; lappa;<br />
bardane; beggar’s button<br />
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi uva ursi; bearberry<br />
Arnica montana arnica; leopard’s bane<br />
Artemisia absinthium absinthe<br />
Artemisia vulgaris mugwort; moxa<br />
Asarium heterotropoides wild ginger; xi xin<br />
APP 161<br />
Asclepias tuberosa pleurisy root; butterfly weed<br />
Aspalathus linearis red bush tea; rooibos tea<br />
Asparagus officinalis asapargus; sparrowgrass<br />
Astragalus membranaceus astragalus; huang chi; milk vetch<br />
root; bok kay; goat thorn<br />
Atractylodes macrocephala pai shu; atractylodes<br />
Atropa belladonna belladonna; deadly nightshade<br />
Aucklandia lappa aucklandia; saussurea; costus root<br />
Avena sativa oats; oat bran; oat groats<br />
Azadirachta indica neem tree; azedarach; Melia; nim;<br />
margosa<br />
Baptisia tinctoria baptisia; wild indigo; indigoweed<br />
Berberis vulgaris barberry; pipperidge bush; berberry<br />
Betonica officinalis wood betony<br />
Biota orientalis biota; arborvitae<br />
Borago officinalis borage; burrage<br />
Brassica alba mustard, white<br />
Brassica nigra mustard, black or brown<br />
Bryonia alba bryonia; wild hops<br />
Bupleurum falcatum bupleurum; ch’ai hu<br />
Calendula officinalis marigold<br />
Camellia sinensis tea; black tea<br />
Capparis spinosa capers<br />
Capsella bursa-pastoris shepherd’s purse<br />
Capsicum frutescens cayenne pepper; chili pepper;<br />
capsicum<br />
Carica papaya papaya; papain<br />
Carthamus tinctorius safflower; hong hua; red flower<br />
Carum carvi caraway<br />
Cassia senna senna; Tinnevelley senna<br />
Catha edulis khat<br />
Caulophyllum thalictroides blue cohosh; papoose root;<br />
squaw root<br />
Centella asiatica gotu kola; hydrocotyle; Indian<br />
pennywort<br />
Centranthus ruber red valerian<br />
Cephaelis ipecacuanha ipecacuanha; ipecac<br />
Cetraria islandica Iceland moss; Iceland lichen<br />
Chamaelirium luteum false unicorn; helonias<br />
Chamaemelum nobile chamomile; Roman chamomile;<br />
English chamomile<br />
Chamomilla recutita chamomile; Hungarian chamomile;<br />
single chamomile<br />
Chelidonium majus celandine; greater celandine<br />
Chenopodium ambrosoides epazote; Mexican wormseed;<br />
American wormseed<br />
Chicorium intybus chicory; succory<br />
Chimaphilia umbellata pipsissewa; prince pine;<br />
ground holly<br />
Chionanthus virginicus fringe tree<br />
Chondrus crispus Irish moss; carageenan
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APP 162 HERBALS<br />
Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name<br />
Chrysanthemum morifolium chrysanthemum; chu hua<br />
Cicuta maculata water hemlock (poisonous)<br />
Cimicifuga racemosa black cohosh, black snake root,<br />
bugbane, rattleroot, sheng ma<br />
Cinchona spp. quinine; cinchona bark; Peruvian<br />
bark; quina, quinaquina,<br />
quinquina; Jesuits’ bark<br />
Cinnamomum camphora camphor; gum camphor; laurel<br />
camphor<br />
Cinnamomum cassia chinese cinnamon bark; Chinese<br />
cinnamon twig; cassia twig<br />
Cinnamomum zeylanicum cinnamon<br />
Citrus reticulata citrus peel; chen pi; tangerine peel<br />
Claviceps purpurea ergot<br />
Cnicus benedictus blessed thistle; holy thistle;<br />
St. Benedict’s thistle;<br />
Benedictine (liqueur)<br />
Cocos nucifera coconut; coconut palm<br />
Codonopsis pilosula don sen; tang shen; codonopsis root<br />
Coffea arabica coffee<br />
Coix lachryma jobi coix; Job’s tears<br />
Cola nitida kola; cola; kola nut, kolanut; guru nut<br />
Collinsonia canadensis collinsonia; stoneroot<br />
Commiphora<br />
madagascariensis Abyssinian myrrh<br />
Commiphora molmol Somalian myrrh<br />
Commiphora myrrha myrrh; guggul<br />
Consolida regalis larkspur<br />
Convallaria majalis lily of the valley<br />
Convolvulus scammonia scammany; Mexican scammany;<br />
scammony<br />
Convolvulus spp. bush morning glory<br />
Coptis chinensis coptis; Chinese goldthread<br />
Coriander sativum coriander<br />
Cornus officinalus cornus; Asiatic cornelian cherry;<br />
Asiatic dogwood<br />
Corydalis yanhusuo corydalis<br />
Crataegus laevigata hawthorn<br />
Crocus sativus saffron<br />
Croton tiglium croton oil<br />
Cryptotympana atrata cicada (insect)<br />
Cucurbita maxima autumn squash seeds<br />
Cucurbita moschata Canada pumpkin; crookneck squash<br />
Cucurbita popo pumpkin seeds; pepo<br />
Cuminum cymium cumin<br />
Curcuma longa turmeric<br />
Cuscuta chinensis cuscuta; Chinese dodder<br />
Cydonia japonica flowering quince<br />
Cymbopogon citratus lemongrass<br />
Cyperus rotundus cyperus; sedge root; nut-grass<br />
rhizome<br />
Cypripedium calceoulus lady slipper; nerveroot<br />
Cytisus scoparius broom; broom top; Scotch broom;<br />
Scotch bloom<br />
Datura stramonium datura; stink weed; thorn apple;<br />
jimson weed; Jamestown weed<br />
Digitalis purpurea foxglove<br />
Dioscorea floribunda Mexican wild yam<br />
Dioscorea opposita Chinese yam<br />
Dioscorea paniculata wild yam; colicroot;<br />
rheumatism root<br />
Dioscorea villosa colic root; American wild yam<br />
Echinacea angustifolia echinacea; coneflower;<br />
narrow-leaved purple cone flower;<br />
purple cone flower; prairie<br />
Elettaria cardamomum cardamom<br />
Eleutherococcus senticosus Siberian ginseng; eleutherococcus;<br />
flower;eleuthero; ciwujia; wujiaseng<br />
Ephedra nevadensis Mormon tea; popotillo; Brigham tea;<br />
teamster tea; squaw tea<br />
Ephedra sinica ma huang; ephedra; desert tea<br />
Epimedium pimedium<br />
grandiflorum epimedium; lusty goatherb<br />
Equisetum arvense horsetail<br />
Equisetum palustre European horsetail<br />
Eriobotrya japonica loquat<br />
Eriodictyon californicum yerba santa; holy herb;<br />
mountain balm<br />
Erythroxylum coca coca; cocaine<br />
Eschscholzia californica California poppy<br />
Eucalyptus globulus eucalyptus; blue gum tree<br />
Eucommia ulmoides eucommia bark<br />
Eupatorium perfoliatum boneset; feverwort; thoroughwort<br />
Eupatorium purpureum gravel root; Joe-Pye weed;<br />
queen of the meadow<br />
Euphorbia longana longan berries; long yen rou;<br />
dragon’s eyes<br />
Euphorbia spp. eyebright; spurge<br />
Euphrasia officinalis eyebright; euphrasy<br />
Evodia rutaecarpa evodia fruit<br />
Ferula asafoetida asafoetida; devil’s dung;<br />
gum asafetida<br />
Foeniculum vulgare fennel<br />
Fucus vesiculosus kelp; bladderwrack<br />
Galium aparine cleavers; clivers; goose grass;<br />
bedstraw<br />
Ganoderma lucidum ganoderma; ling zhi; reishi<br />
Garcinia cambogia garcinia; Malabar tamarind<br />
Gastrodia elata gastrodia; heavenly hemp<br />
Gelsemium sempervirens Carolina jessamine; yellow jasmine<br />
Gentiana lutea gentian; Angostura Bitters<br />
Gentiana scabra gentiana<br />
Geranium maculatum cranesbill root; wild geranium;<br />
storksbill; alumroot<br />
Gillenia trifoliata Indian physic<br />
Ginkgo biloba ginkgo; ginkgo nut; maidenhair tree<br />
Glycyrrhiza glabra liquorice, licorice; gan t’sao<br />
Gonolobus condurango condurango<br />
Gratiola spp. hedge hyssop
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Hamamelis virginiana witch hazel<br />
Harpagophytum procumbens devil’s claw; wood spider;<br />
grapple plant<br />
Hedeoma pulegioides pennyroyal<br />
Hemidesmus indicus false sarsaparilla; Indian sarsaparilla<br />
Hibiscus sabdariffa hibiscus; roselle; Sudanese tea;<br />
red tea; Jamaica sorrel<br />
Hordeum vulgare barley; pearl barley; prelate<br />
Humulus lupulus hops<br />
Hydrangea arborescens hydrangea; seven barks<br />
Hydrastis canadensis goldenseal; puccoon root;<br />
yellowroot; hydrastis<br />
Hyoscyamus niger henbane<br />
Hypericum perforatum St. John’s wort<br />
Hyssopus officinalis hyssop<br />
Ignatia amara St. Ignatius bean<br />
Ilex cassine yaupon hollies<br />
Ilex paraguariensis maté<br />
Indigofera tinctoria indigo<br />
Inula helenium elecampane; scabwort; elf dock;<br />
horseheal<br />
Ipomoea purpurea morning glory<br />
Iris versicolor poison flag; wild iris; blue flag;<br />
flag lily; fleur-de-lis; liver lily<br />
Juglans nigra walnut, black<br />
Juniperus communis juniper<br />
Lactuca virosa lettuce opium; lactucarium;<br />
wild lettuce<br />
Larrea tridentata chapparal; creosote bush; greasewood<br />
Laurelis nobilis bay<br />
Lavandula angustifolia lavender; garden lavender<br />
Ledebouriella divaricata sileris; fang feng<br />
Ledum palustre marsh tea<br />
Lentinula edodes shiitake<br />
Leonurus cardiaca motherwort; lion’s-tail; mother herb;<br />
yi mu cao<br />
Leptandra virginica Culver root; black root; physic root<br />
Levisticum officinale lovage; Maggi plant<br />
Ligusticum chuanxiong cnidium; chuanxiong; Chinese lovage<br />
Ligustrum lucidum privet fruit; ligustrum<br />
Liquidambar spp. sweet gum<br />
Liriosma ovata muira puama; potency wood<br />
Lobelia inflata lobelia; Indian tobacco; pukeweed<br />
Lobelia spp. eyebright<br />
Lonicera japonica Japanese honeysuckle; yin hua<br />
Lycium chinensis lycii; gay gee; lycium fruit<br />
Lycopodium clavatum club moss<br />
Lytta (Cantharis) vesicatoria Spanish fly; Russian fly<br />
Magnolia lilliflora magnolia buds<br />
Mahonia aquifolium barberry; Oregon grape<br />
Malva sylvestris malva; marshmallow; marsh mallow<br />
Marrubium vulgare horehound; hoarhound<br />
Matricaria recutita chamomile; German chamomile;<br />
Hungarian chamomile<br />
HERBALS<br />
Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name<br />
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Matteuccia struthiopteris ostrich fern<br />
Medicago sativa alfalfa; lucerne<br />
Melaleuca alternifolia tea tree; tea tree oil<br />
Melaleuca leucadendron cajuput; cajeput; punk tree;<br />
white tea tree; tea tree<br />
Melissa officinalis lemon balm; melissa; balm<br />
Mentha haplocalyx field mint<br />
Mentha piperata peppermint<br />
Mentha pulegium pennyroyal, European<br />
Mentha spicata spearmint; garden mint<br />
Mitchella repens squawvine; partridgeberry<br />
Morus alba mulberry; white mulberry<br />
Myrica cerifera bayberry; candleberry; waxberry;<br />
myrtle; wax myrtle<br />
Myrica pennsylvanica bayberry<br />
Myristica fragrans nutmeg<br />
Nasturtium officinale watercress<br />
Nepeta cataria catnip; catmint<br />
Ocimum basilicum basil<br />
Oenothera biennis evening primrose; sundrops<br />
Ophiopogon japonicus Japanese turf lily; creeping lily root;<br />
dwarf lilyturf<br />
Oplopanax horridus devil’s club<br />
Origanum majorana marjoram<br />
Oryza sativa rice; rice bran<br />
Paeonia lactiflora peony; shao-yao<br />
Panax ginseng ginseng, Asian; jen sheng;<br />
shiu chu root; ren sheng<br />
Panax notoginseng tienchi; notoginseng root<br />
Panax pseudo-ginseng san qui ginseng; tienchi ginseng;<br />
sanchi ginseng<br />
Panax quinquefolius ginseng, American<br />
Papaver rhoeas poppy, red<br />
Papaver somniferum poppy, opium<br />
Parthenium integrifolium prairie dock<br />
Passiflora incarnata passion flower; passionflower<br />
Paullinia cupana guarana<br />
Pausinystalia yohimba yohimbe<br />
Periploca sepium silk vine<br />
Petroselinum crispum parsley<br />
Pfaffia paniculata suma; para toda; Brazilian ginseng<br />
Phoradendron leucarpum American mistletoe<br />
Phyllanthus emblica myrobalan, emblic; triphala;<br />
Indian gooseberry<br />
Physostigma venenosum physostigma<br />
Phytolacca americana poke; pokeweed; pokeroot<br />
Pimenta officinalis pimento; pimenta; allspice<br />
Pimpinella anisum anise; aniseed<br />
Pinus mugo dwarf pine (oil); mugo pine<br />
Pinus pinaster Pycnogenol<br />
Piper methysticum kava; kava kava; kawa<br />
Piper nigrum black pepper
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APP 164 HERBALS<br />
Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name<br />
Plantago lanceolata plantago; Englishman’s foot;<br />
greater plantain; ribwort<br />
Plantago ovata psyllium; ispaghul<br />
Platycodon grandiflorum platycodon; jie geng<br />
Podophyllum peltatum mayapple; mandrake;<br />
vegetable calomel; devil’s-apple<br />
Polygonum bistoria bistort; snakeweed; adderwort;<br />
dragonwort<br />
Polygonum multiflorum fo-ti; he-shou-wu; ho shou wu;<br />
fleece-flower root<br />
Polygala senega senega snakeroot; Seneca snakeroot;<br />
senega<br />
Populus balsamifera balm of Gilead; quaking aspen;<br />
white poplar<br />
Poria cocos fu ling<br />
Prunus africana pygeum<br />
Prunus armeniaca apricot pit; laetrile; vitamin B17;<br />
amygdalin; ku xing ren; persica;<br />
apricot kernel oil<br />
Prunus persica persic oil; peach kernel oil<br />
Prunus serotina wild cherry bark<br />
Prunus virginiana chokecherry<br />
Ptychopetalum olacoides muira puama; potency wood<br />
Pueraria lobata pueraria; ko ken; kudzu; kuzu root<br />
Pulmonaria angustifolia lungwort; blue cowslip<br />
Pulsatilla nigricans windflower<br />
Puschkina scilloides<br />
libanotica squill, Lebanon<br />
Quercus spp. acorn; oak<br />
Quillaja saponaria quillaja; soapbark<br />
Ranunculus ficaria pilewort<br />
Ranunculus spp. buttercup; ranunculus<br />
Raphanus raphanistrum wild radish<br />
Rauwolfia serpentina rauwolfia<br />
Rehmannia glutinosa rehmannia; sok day; san day;<br />
Chinese floxglove root<br />
Rhamnus cathartica buckthorn; <strong>common</strong> buckthorn<br />
Rhamnus purshiana cascara sagrada; sacred bark;<br />
chittem bark<br />
Rheum palmatum rhubarb; Chinese rhubarb; da huang;<br />
Turkey rhubarb; garden rhubarb<br />
Rhus toxicodendron poison ivy<br />
Rhus venenata poison sumac<br />
Ribes nigrum European currant<br />
Ricinus communis castor-oil plant; castor bean;<br />
palma Christi<br />
Rosa canina rose hip<br />
Rosmarinus officinalis rosemary<br />
Rubus idaeus raspberry<br />
Rubus fruticosus blackberry<br />
Rumex acetosella sheep sorrel<br />
Rumex crispus yellow dock; broad leaved dock;<br />
curly dock; sourdock; curled dock<br />
Rumex hymenosepalus canaigre; wild red American<br />
ginseng; wild red desert ginseng;<br />
Indian tan plant<br />
Ruscus aculeatus butcher’s-broom; box holly;<br />
knee holly; Knee holy;<br />
pettier; sweet broom<br />
Ruta graveolens rue; garden rue<br />
Sabbatia spp. eyebright<br />
Salix alba willow; white willow<br />
Salvia miltiorrhiza salvia; dang shen<br />
Salvia officinalis sage<br />
Sambucus niger elder<br />
Sambucus racemosa red elder<br />
Sanguinaria canadensis bloodroot; redroot; red Indian paint;<br />
tetterwort<br />
Sanguisorba minor burnet; sanguisorba; salad burnet<br />
Sanguisorba officinalis great burnet<br />
Santalum album sandalwood (oil)<br />
Sargassum pallidum sargassum seaweed<br />
Sassafras albidum sassafras<br />
Satureja hortensis summer savory; Bohnenkraut<br />
Satureja montana winter savory<br />
Schisandra chinensis schisandra<br />
Scilla sibirica squill, Siberian<br />
Scutellaria lateriflora scullcap; skullcap; blue skullcap;<br />
huang chi; scutellaria<br />
Selenicereus grandiflorus night-blooming cereus<br />
Senecio aureus life root; golden senecio; ragwort;<br />
false valerian; squaw weed<br />
Senecio cineraria dusty miller; cineraria<br />
Serenoa repens saw palmetto; sabal<br />
Sessamum indicum sesame (oil)<br />
Silybum marianum milk thistle; Marian thistle;<br />
St. Mary’s thistle;<br />
Our Lady’s thistle<br />
Simmondsia chinensis jojoba oil<br />
Smilax aristolochiaefolia sarsaparilla, Mexican<br />
Smilax febrifuga sarsaparilla, Ecuadorian<br />
Smilax medica sarsaparilla<br />
Smilax ornata sarsaparilla, Jamaican<br />
Smilax regelii sarsaparilla, Honduran<br />
Solanum capsicastrum false Jerusalem cherry<br />
Spartium junceum Spanish broom; gorse<br />
Spiraea spp. spirea<br />
Spirulina maxima spirulina; dihe; tecuitlatl;<br />
blue-green algae<br />
Stachys officinalis betony; wood betony<br />
Stellaria media chickweed; starweed<br />
Sterculia urens sterculia gum; karaya gum<br />
Strophanthus gratus ouabain<br />
Strychnos nux-vomica strychnine<br />
Symphytum asperum prickly comfrey<br />
Symphytum officinale comfrey; knitbone, salsify<br />
Symphytum x uplandicum Russian comfrey<br />
Syzygium aromaticum cloves<br />
Syzygium paniculatum bush cherry
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Tabebuia avellanedae pau d’arco; ipe roxo; lapacho;<br />
taheebo tea; lapacho colorado,<br />
lapacho morado<br />
Tabebuia heptaphylla pau d’arco; lapacho; tabebuia;<br />
purple lapacho<br />
Tagetes spp. marigold<br />
Tamarindus indica tamarind<br />
Tanacetum parthenium feverfew<br />
Tanacetum vulgare tansy, bachelor’s button<br />
Taraxacum mongolicum Chinese dandelion<br />
Taraxacum officinale dandelion<br />
Terminalia bellerica myrobalan, beleric; triphala; bhibitaki<br />
Terminalia chebula myrobalan, chebulic; triphala;<br />
ho-tzu ch<br />
Teucrium canadense <strong>common</strong> germander; pink skullcap<br />
Theobroma cacao coco; cocoa<br />
Thymus vulgaris thyme<br />
Tilia cordata linden; linden flower; lime flowers<br />
Tilia tomentosa silver linden<br />
Toluifera balsamum tolu; tolu balsam<br />
Trifolium pratense red clover<br />
Trigonella foenum-graecum fenugreek<br />
Triticum aestivum wheat; wheat bran<br />
Tropaeolum spp. nasturtium<br />
Turnera diffusa damiana<br />
Tussilago farfara coltsfoot; coughwort; horsehoof<br />
Ulmus rubra slippery elm; red elm<br />
Uncaria tomentosa cat’s claw; una de gato<br />
Urginea indica Indian squill<br />
Urginea maritima squill; scilla, urginea; sea onion;<br />
red squill; white squill<br />
Urtica dioica nettle; stinging nettle<br />
Usnea barbata usnea; beard lichen; larch moss;<br />
old man’s beard<br />
HERBALS<br />
Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name<br />
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Vaccinium macrocarpon cranberry<br />
Vaccinium myrtillus bilberry<br />
Vaccinium oxycoccos European cranberry<br />
Vaccinium spp. blueberry<br />
Valeriana officinalis valerian<br />
Vanilla planifolia vanilla; Bourbon vanilla;<br />
Mexican vanilla<br />
Vanilla tahitensis vanilla; Tahitian vanilla<br />
Verbascum thapsus mullein<br />
Verbena officinalis vervain; blue vervain<br />
Veronica spp. creeping speedwell; veronica<br />
Viburnum opulus cramp bark; Guelder rose;<br />
snowball tree<br />
Viburnum prunifolium black haw, American sloe, stagbush<br />
Vinca rosea periwinkle<br />
Viola odorata violet; sweet violet<br />
Viscum album mistletoe, European<br />
Vitex agnus-castus chaste berries; vitex; monk pepper;<br />
chaste tree; hemp tree<br />
Vitis vinifera grape seed extract<br />
Withania somnifera ashwaganda<br />
Yucca aloifolia yucca; Spanish bayonet;<br />
dagger plant<br />
Yucca brevifolia yucca; Joshua tree<br />
Yucca glauca yucca; soapweed<br />
Yucca schidigera yucca; Mohave yucca<br />
Yucca whipplei yucca; our-Lord’s-candle<br />
Zanthoxylum americanum prickly ash; toothache tree<br />
Zea mays corn (silk); Indian corn; maize;<br />
yumixu; stigmata maydis<br />
Zingiber officinale ginger; Jamaica ginger; African<br />
ginger; Cohin ginger; gan-jian<br />
Ziziphus jujube jujube date; da t’sao
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APP 166 HERBALS<br />
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name<br />
absinthe Artemisia absinthium<br />
Abyssinian myrrh Commiphora madagascariensis<br />
acacia; gum arabic Acacia senegal<br />
aconite fisheri Aconitum carmichaeli<br />
aconite; fu tzu; monkshood; Aconitum carmichaeli<br />
aconite fisheri<br />
acorn; oak Quercus spp.<br />
adderwort Polygonum bistoria<br />
adonis Adonis vernalis<br />
African ginger Zingiber officianale<br />
agastache; patchouli; Agastache rugosa<br />
pogostemon<br />
agrimony; sticklewort; Agrimonia eupatoria<br />
cocklebur<br />
alfalfa; lucerne Medicago sativa<br />
alisma; marsh drain; Alisma plantago-aquatica<br />
water plantain<br />
alkanet Alkanna tinctoria<br />
allspice Pimenta officinalis<br />
aloe; kumari Aloe barbadensis<br />
althea Althea rosea<br />
alumroot Geranium maculatum<br />
amaranth; love lies bleeding; Amaranthus hybridus<br />
red cockscomb<br />
American mistletoe Phoradendron leucarpum<br />
American sloe Viburnum prunifolium<br />
American wild yam Dioscorea villosa<br />
American wormseed Chenopodium ambrosoides<br />
amomum; grains-of- Amomum villosum<br />
paradise; cardamom<br />
amygdalin Prunus armeniaca<br />
anemarrhena Anemarrhena asphodeloides<br />
angelica, American Angelica archangelica<br />
Angostura Bitters Gentiana lutea<br />
anise Pimpinella anisum<br />
aniseed Pimpinella anisum<br />
apricot pit; laetrile; Prunus armeniaca<br />
vitamin B17; amygdalin;<br />
apricot kernel oil;<br />
ku xing ren; persica oil<br />
arborvitae Biota orientalis<br />
arnica; leopard’s bane Arnica montana<br />
asafoetida; devil’s dung; Ferula asafoetida<br />
gum asafetida<br />
asapargus; sparrowgrass Asparagus officinalis<br />
ashwaganda Withania somnifera<br />
Asiatic cornelian cherry Cornus officianalus<br />
Asiatic dogwood Cornus officinalis<br />
astragalus; huang chi; milk Astragalus membranaceus<br />
vetch root; bok kay;<br />
goat thorn<br />
atractylodes Atractylodes macrocephala<br />
aucklandia; saussurea; Aucklandia lappa<br />
costus root<br />
autumn squash seeds Cucurbita maxima<br />
azedarach Azadirachta indica<br />
bachelor’s button Tanacetum vulgare<br />
balm of Gilead; quaking Populus balsamifera<br />
aspen; white poplar<br />
balm Melissa officinalis<br />
baneberry Actaea arguta<br />
baptisia; wild indigo; Baptisia tinctoria<br />
indigoweed<br />
barberry; pipperidge bush Berberis vulgaris<br />
bardane Arctium lappa<br />
barley; pearl barley; prelate Hordeum vulgare<br />
basil Ocimum basilicum<br />
bay Laurelis nobilis<br />
bayberry Myrica pennsylvanica<br />
bayberry; candleberry; Myrica cerifera<br />
waxberry; wax myrtle<br />
bearberry Arctostaphylos uva-ursi<br />
beard lichen Usnea barbata<br />
bedstraw Galium aparine<br />
beggar’s button Arctium lappa<br />
belladonna; deadly Atropa belladonna<br />
nightshade<br />
Benedictine (liqueur) Cnicus benedictus<br />
berberis Berberis nervosa<br />
betony; wood betony Stachys officinalis<br />
bhibitaki Terminalia bellerica<br />
bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus<br />
biota; arborvitae Biota orientalis<br />
bistort; snakeweed; Polygonum bistoria<br />
adderwort; dragonwort<br />
blackberry Rubus fruticosus<br />
black cohosh; black snake Cimicifuga racemosa<br />
root; bugbane;<br />
rattle root<br />
black haw; American sloe; Viburnum prunifolium<br />
stagbush<br />
black pepper Piper nigrum<br />
black root Leptandra virginica<br />
black snake root Cimicifuga racemosa<br />
black tea Camellia sinensis<br />
bladderwrack Fucus vesiculosus<br />
blessed thistle; holy thistle;<br />
St. Benedict’s thistle;<br />
Benedictine (liqueur) Cnicus benedictus<br />
bloodroot; redroot; Sanguinaria canadensis<br />
red Indian paint; tetterwort<br />
blueberry Vaccinium spp.<br />
blue cohosh; papoose root; Caulophyllum thalictroides<br />
squaw root<br />
blue cowslip Pulmonaria angustifolia<br />
blue flag; flag lily; Iris versicolor<br />
fleur-de-lis; liver lily<br />
blue-green algae Spirulina maxima<br />
blue gum tree Eucalyptus globulus<br />
blue skullcap Scutellaria lateriflora
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blue vervain Verbena officinalis<br />
Bohnenkraut Satureja hortensis<br />
bok kay Astragalus membranaceus<br />
boneset; feverwort; Eupatorium perfoliatum<br />
thoroughwort<br />
borage; burrage Borago officinalis<br />
Bourbon vanilla Vanilla tahitensis<br />
box holly Ruscus aculeatus<br />
Brazilian ginseng Pfaffia paniculata<br />
Brigham tea Ephedra nevadensis<br />
broad leaved dock Rumex crispus<br />
broom top Cytisus scopraius<br />
broom; broom top; Cytisus scoparius<br />
Scotch broom;<br />
Scotch bloom<br />
bryonia; wild hops Bryonia alba<br />
buchu Agathosma betulina<br />
buckthorn; <strong>common</strong><br />
buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica<br />
bugbane Cimicifuga racemosa<br />
bupleurum; ch’ai hu Bupleurum falcatum<br />
burdock; great burdock; Arctium lappa<br />
lappa; bardane; beggar button<br />
burnet; sanguisorba; Sanguisorba minor<br />
salad burnet<br />
burrage Borago officinalis<br />
bush cherry Syzygium paniculatum<br />
bush morning glory Convolvulus spp.<br />
butcher’s-broom; box holly; Ruscus aculeatus<br />
knee holly; Kneeholy;<br />
pettier; sweet broom<br />
buttercup; ranunculus Ranunculus spp.<br />
butterfly weed Asclepias tuberosa<br />
coco; cocoa Theobroma cacao<br />
cajeput Melaleuca leucadendron<br />
cajuput; cajeput; punk tree; Melaleuca leucadendron<br />
white tea tree; tea tree<br />
calamus; type II calamus; Acorus calamus<br />
sweet flag; sweet sedge<br />
calcium pangamate not biological<br />
California poppy Eschscholzia californica<br />
Camomile; Hungarian Chamomilla recutita<br />
camommile; single<br />
camomile<br />
camphor; gum camphor; Cinnamomum camphora<br />
laurel camphor<br />
Canada pumpkin; Cucurbita moschata<br />
crookneck squash<br />
canaigre; wild red Rumex hymenosepalus<br />
American ginseng;<br />
wild red desert ginseng;<br />
Indian tan plant<br />
candleberry Myrica cerifera<br />
capers Capparis spinosa<br />
capsicum; cayenne pepper; Capsicum frutescens<br />
chili pimiento<br />
HERBALS<br />
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name<br />
carageenan Chondrus crispus<br />
caraway Carum carvi<br />
cardamom Elettaria cardamomum<br />
cardamom Amommum villosum<br />
Carolina jessamine; Gelsemium sempervirens<br />
yellow jasmine<br />
cascara sagrada; Rhamnus purshiana<br />
sacred bark; chittem bark<br />
cassia twig Cinnamomum cassia<br />
castor-oil plant; castor bean; Ricinus communis<br />
palma Christi<br />
cat’s claw; una de gato Uncaria tomentosa<br />
catnip, catmint Nepeta cataria<br />
cayenne pepper Capsicum frutescens<br />
celandine; greater celandine Chelidonium majus<br />
celery; celeriac Apium graveolens<br />
ch’ai hu Bupleurum falcatum<br />
chamomile, European Achillea collina<br />
chamomile; Matricaria recutita<br />
German chamomile;<br />
Hungarian chamomile<br />
chamomile, North American Achillea lanulosa<br />
chamomile; Roman Chamaemelum nobile<br />
chamomile; chamomile<br />
chamomile; yarrow; milfoil Achillea millefolium<br />
chapparal; creosote bush; Larrea tridentata<br />
greasewood<br />
chaste berries; vitex; Vitex agnus-castus<br />
monk pepper; chaste tree;<br />
hemp tree<br />
chen pi Citrus reticulata<br />
chickweed; starweed Stellaria media<br />
chicory; succory Chicorium intybus<br />
chili pepper Capsicum frutescens<br />
Chinese cinnamon bark; Cinnamomum cassia<br />
Chinese cinnamon twig;<br />
cassia twig<br />
Chinese dandelion Taraxacum mongolicum<br />
Chinese dodder Cuscuta chinensis<br />
Chinese floxglove root Rehmannia glut(inos)a<br />
Chinese goldthread Coptis chinensis<br />
Chinese lovage Ligusticum chuanxiong<br />
Chinese rhubarb Rheum palmatum<br />
Chinese yam Dioscorea opposita<br />
chittem bark Rhamnus purshiana<br />
chokecherry Prunus virginiana<br />
chrysanthemum; chu hua Chrysanthemum morifolium<br />
chuanxiong Ligusticum chuanxiong<br />
chu hua Chrysanthemum morifolium<br />
cicada (insect) Cryptotympana atrata<br />
cinchona bark Cinchona spp.<br />
cineraria Senecio cineraria<br />
cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum<br />
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APP 168 HERBALS<br />
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name<br />
citrus peel; chen pi; Citrus reticulata<br />
tangerine peel<br />
ciwujia Eleutherococcus senticosus<br />
cleavers; clivers; Galium aparine<br />
goose grass; bedstraw<br />
cloves Syzygium aromaticum<br />
club moss Lycopodium clavatum<br />
cnidium; chuanxiong; Ligusticum chuanxiong<br />
Chinese lovage<br />
coca; cocaine Erythroxylum coca<br />
cocaine Erythroxylum coca<br />
cocklebur Agrimonia eupatoria<br />
cocoa Theobroma cacao<br />
coconut; coconut palm Cocos nucifera<br />
codonopsis root Codonopsis pilosula<br />
coffee Coffea arabica<br />
Cohin ginger -see- ginger Zingiber officianale<br />
coix; Job’s tears Coix lachryma jobi<br />
cola Cola mitida<br />
colic root; American wild yam Dioscorea villosa<br />
colicroot Dioscora paniculata<br />
collinsonia; stoneroot Collinsonia canadensis<br />
coltsfoot; coughwort;<br />
horsehoof Tussilago farfara<br />
comfrey; knitbone Symphytum officinale<br />
<strong>common</strong> germander; Teucrium canadense<br />
pink skullcap<br />
<strong>common</strong> buckthorn Rhamnus cathartica<br />
condurango Gonolobus condurango<br />
coneflower Echinacea angustifolia<br />
coptis; Chinese goldthread Coptis chinensis<br />
coriander Coriander sativum<br />
corn silk; yumixu; Zea mays<br />
stigmata maydis<br />
cornus; Asiatic cornelian Cornus officinalus<br />
cherry; Asiatic dogwood<br />
corydalis Corydalis yanhusuo<br />
costus root Aucklandia lappa<br />
coughwort Tussilago farfara<br />
cramp bark; Guelder rose; Viburnum opulus<br />
snowball tree<br />
cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon<br />
cranesbill root; wild Geranium maculatum<br />
geranium; storksbill;<br />
alumroot<br />
creeping lily root Ophiopogon japonicus<br />
creeping speedwell; veronica Veronica spp.<br />
creosote bush Larrea tridentata<br />
crookneck squash Cucurbita moschata<br />
croton oil Croton tiglium<br />
Culver root; black root; Leptandra virginica<br />
physic root<br />
cumin Cuminum cymium<br />
curled dock Rumex crispus<br />
curly dock Rumex crispus<br />
cuscuta; Chinese dodder Cuscuta chinensis<br />
cyperus; sedge root Cyperus rotundus<br />
da huang Rheum palmatum<br />
da t’sao Ziziphus jujube<br />
dagger plant Yucca aloifolia<br />
damiana Turnera diffusa<br />
dandelion Taraxacum officinale<br />
dang gui Angelica polymorpha<br />
dang shen Salvia militorrhiza<br />
deadly nightshade Atropa belladonna<br />
desert tea Ephedra sinica<br />
devil’s apple Podophyllum peltatum<br />
devil’s claw; Teufelskralle; Harpagophytum procumbens<br />
wood spider; grapple plant<br />
devil’s club Oplopanax horridus<br />
devil’s dung Ferula asafoetida<br />
dihe Spirulina maxima<br />
dill; dillweed Anethum graveolen<br />
don sen; tang shen; Codonopsis pilosula<br />
codonopsis root<br />
dong quai; tang kwei Angelica sinensis<br />
dong quai; dang gui; tang kuei Angelica polymorpha<br />
dragon’s eyes Euphorbia longana<br />
dragonwort Polygonum bistoria<br />
dusty miller; cineraria Senecio cineraria<br />
dwarf lilyturf Ophiopogon japonicus<br />
echinacea; coneflower; Echinacea angustifolia<br />
narrow-leaved purple cone<br />
flower; purple cone flower;<br />
prairie<br />
Ecuadorian sarsaparilla Smilax febrifuga<br />
elder Sambucus niger<br />
elecampane; scabwort; Inula helenium<br />
elf dock; horseheal<br />
eleuthero Eleutherococcus senticosus<br />
eleutherococcus Eleutherococcus senticosus<br />
elf dock Inula helenium<br />
English chamomile Matricaria recutita<br />
Englishman’s foot Plantago lanceolata<br />
epazote; Mexican wormseed; Chenopodium ambrosoides<br />
American wormseed<br />
ephedra; ma huang Ephedra sinica<br />
epimedium; lusty goatherb Epimedium pimedium grandiflorum<br />
ergot Claviceps purpurea<br />
eucalyptus; blue gum tree Eucalyptus globulus<br />
eucommia bark Eucommia ulmoides<br />
euphrasy Euphrasia officinalis<br />
European black currant Ribes nigrum<br />
European cranberry Vaccinium oxycoccos<br />
European horsetail Equisetum palustre<br />
European mistletoe Viscum album<br />
evening primrose; sundrops Oenothera biennis
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evodia fruit Evodia rutaecarpa<br />
eyebright Lobelia spp.<br />
eyebright Sabbatia spp.<br />
eyebright; euphrasy Euphrasia officinalis<br />
eyebright; spurge Euphorbia spp.<br />
false Jerusalem cherry Solanum capsicastrum<br />
false sarsaparilla; Hemidesmus indicus<br />
Indian sarsaparilla<br />
false unicorn; helonias Chamaelirium luteum<br />
false valerian Senecio aureus<br />
fang feng Ledebouriella divaricata<br />
fennel Foeniculum vulgare<br />
fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum<br />
feverfew Tanacetum parthenium<br />
feverwort Eupatorium perfoliatum<br />
field mint Mentha haplocalyx<br />
flag lily Iris versicolor<br />
fleece-flower root Polygonum multiflorum<br />
fleur-de-lis Iris versicolor<br />
flowering quince Cydonia japonica<br />
fo-ti; he-shou-wu Polygonum multiflorum<br />
foxglove Digitalis purpurea<br />
fringe tree Chionanthus virginicus<br />
fu ling Poria cocos<br />
fu tzu Aconitim carmichaeli<br />
gan-jian Zingiber officianale<br />
ganoderma; ling zhi; reishi Ganoderma lucidum<br />
gan t-sao Glycyrrhiza glabra<br />
garcinia; Malabar tamarind Garcinia cambogia<br />
garden lavender Lavandula angustifolia<br />
garden mint Mentha spicata<br />
garden rhubarb Rheum palmatum<br />
garden rue Ruta graveolens<br />
garlic Allium sativa<br />
gastrodia; heavenly hemp Gastrodia elata<br />
gay gee Lycium chinensis<br />
gentian; Angostura Bitters Gentiana lutea<br />
gentiana Gentiana scabra<br />
German chamomile Matricaria recutita<br />
ginger; Jamaica ginger; Zingiber officinale<br />
African ginger;<br />
Cohin ginger; gan-jian<br />
ginkgo; ginkgo nut;<br />
maidenhair tree Ginkgo biloba<br />
ginseng, Asian Panax ginseng<br />
ginseng, American Panax quinquefolius<br />
ginseng; jen sheng; Panax ginseng<br />
shiu chu root; ren sheng<br />
ginseng, Siberian Eleutherococcus senticosus<br />
goat thorn Astragalus membranaceus<br />
golden senecio Senecio aureus<br />
goldenseal; puccoon root; Hydrastis canadensis<br />
yellowroot; hydrastis<br />
HERBALS<br />
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name<br />
goose grass Galium aperine<br />
gorse Spartium, junceum<br />
gotu kola; hydrocotyle; Centella asiatica<br />
Indian pennywort<br />
grains-of-paradise Amomum villosum<br />
grape seed extract Vitis vinifera<br />
grapple plant Harpagophytum procumbens<br />
gravel root; Joe-Pye weed; Eupatorium purpureum<br />
queen of the meadow<br />
greasewood Larrea tridentata<br />
great burdock Arcticum lappa<br />
great burnet Sanguisorba officinalis<br />
greater ammi; Ammi visagna<br />
toothpick ammi<br />
greater celandine Chelidonium majus<br />
greater plantain Plantago lanceolata<br />
ground holly Chimaphilia umbellata<br />
guarana Paullinia cupana<br />
Guelder rose Viburnum opulus<br />
guggul Commiphora myrrha<br />
gum asafetida Ferula asafoetida<br />
gum camphor Cinnamomum camphora<br />
guru nut Cola nitida<br />
hawthorn Crataegus laevigata<br />
he-shou-wu Polygonum multiflorum<br />
heavenly hemp Gastrodia elata<br />
hedge hyssop Gratiola spp.<br />
helonias Chamaelirium luteum<br />
hemp tree Vitex agnus-castus<br />
henbane Hyoscyamus niger<br />
herb-christopher Actaea spicata<br />
hibiscus; roselle; Hibiscus sabdariffa<br />
Sudanese tea; red tea;<br />
Jamaica sorrel<br />
hoarhound Marrubium vulgare<br />
ho shou wu; fo-ti; Polygonum multiflorum<br />
fleece-flower root<br />
hollyhock; althea Althaea rosea<br />
holy herb Eriodictyn californicum<br />
holy thistle Cnicus benedictus<br />
Honduran sarsaparilla Smilax regelii<br />
hong hua Carthamus tinctorius<br />
hops Humulus lupulus<br />
horehound; hoarhound Marrubium vulgare<br />
horseheal Inula helenium<br />
horsehoof Tussilago farfara<br />
horsetail Equisetum arvense<br />
huang chi Astragalus membranaceus<br />
huang chi Scutellaria lateriflora<br />
Hungarian camommile Matricaria recutita<br />
hydrangea; seven barks Hydrangea arborescens<br />
hydrastis Hysrastis canadensis<br />
hydrocotyle Centella asiatica<br />
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APP 170 HERBALS<br />
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name<br />
hyssop Hyssopus officinalis<br />
Iceland moss; Iceland lichen Cetraria islandica<br />
Indian corn Zea mays<br />
Indian gooseberry Terminalia bellerica<br />
Indian pennywort Centella asiatica<br />
Indian physic Gillenia trifoliata<br />
Indian sarsaparilla Hemidesmus indicus<br />
Indian squill Urginea indica<br />
Indian tan plant Rumex hymenosepalus<br />
Indian tobacco Lobelia inflata<br />
indigo Indigofera tinctoria<br />
indigoweed Baptisia tinctoria<br />
ipecacuanha Cephaelis ipecacuanha<br />
ipecac Cephaelis ipecacuanha<br />
ipe roxo Tabebuia avellanedae<br />
Irish moss; carageenin; Chondrus crispus<br />
carageenan<br />
ispaghul Plantago ovata<br />
Jamaican ginger Zingiber officinale<br />
Jamaican sorrel Hibiscus sabdariffa<br />
Jamestown weed Datura stramonium<br />
Japanese honeysuckle; Lonicera japonica<br />
yin hua<br />
Japanese turf lily; Ophiopogon japonicus<br />
creeping lily root;<br />
dwarf lilyturf<br />
jen sheng Panax ginseng<br />
Jesuit’s bark Chincona spp.<br />
jie geng Platycodon grandiflorum<br />
jimson weed; stink weed; Datura stramonium<br />
thorn apple; datura<br />
Jamestown weed<br />
Job’s tears Coix lachryma jobi<br />
Joe-Pye weed Eupatorium purpureum<br />
jojoba oil Simmondsia chinensis<br />
Joshua tree Yucca brevifolia<br />
jujube date; da t’sao Ziziphus jujube<br />
juniper Juniperus communis<br />
karaya gum Stericulia urens<br />
kava; kava kava; kawa Piper methysticum<br />
kelp; bladderwrack Fucus vesiculosus<br />
khat Catha edulis<br />
knee holy Ruscus aculeatus<br />
knitbone Symphytum officinale<br />
ko ken Pueraria lobata<br />
kola; cola; kola nut, Cola nitida<br />
kolanut; guru nut<br />
ku xing ren; persica; Prunus armeniaca<br />
apricot kernel oil<br />
kudzu Pueraria lobata<br />
kumari Aloe barbadensis<br />
kuzu root Pueraria lobata<br />
lactucarium Lactuca virosa<br />
lady slipper; nerveroot Cypripedium calceoulus<br />
lady’s mantle Alchemilla xanthochlora<br />
laetrile Prunus armeniaca<br />
lapacho Tabebuia avellanedae<br />
lapacho colorado Tabebuia avellanedae<br />
lapacho morado Tabebuia avellanedae<br />
lappa Arctium lappa<br />
larch moss Usnea barbata<br />
larkspur Consolida regalis<br />
laurel camphor Cinnamomum camphora<br />
lavender; garden lavender Lavandula angustifolia<br />
leek Allium ampeloprasum<br />
lemon balm; melissa; balm Melissa officinalis<br />
lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus<br />
lemon verbena Aloysia triphylla<br />
leopard’s bane Arnica montana<br />
lettuce opium; lactucarium; Lactuca virosa<br />
wild lettuce<br />
licorice; gan t’sao Glycyrrhiza glabra<br />
life root; golden senecio; Senecio aureus<br />
ragwort; false valerian;<br />
squaw weed<br />
ligustrum Ligustrum lucidum<br />
lily of the valley Convallaria majalis<br />
lime flowers Tilia cordata<br />
linden; linden flower Tilia cordata<br />
ling zhi Gandoderma lucidum<br />
lion’s-tail Leonurus cardiaca<br />
liver lily Iris versicolor<br />
lobelia; Indian tobacco; Lobelia inflata<br />
pukeweed<br />
long yen rou Euphorbia longana<br />
longan berries; Euphorbia longana<br />
dragon’s eyes<br />
loquat Eriobotrya japonica<br />
lovage Levisticum officinale<br />
love lies bleeding Amaranthus caudatus<br />
luceme Medicago sativa<br />
lungwort; blue cowslip Pulmonaria angustifolia<br />
lusty goatherb Epidemium pidemium grandiflorum<br />
lycii; gay gee Lycium chinensis<br />
lycium fruit Lycium chinensis<br />
ma huang; ephedra Ephedra sinica<br />
Maggi plant Levisticum officinale<br />
magnolia buds Magnolia lilliflora<br />
maidenhair tree Gingko biloba<br />
maize Zea mays<br />
Malabar tamarind Garcinia cambogia<br />
malva; marshmallow; Malva sylvestris<br />
marsh mallow<br />
mandrake Podophyllum peltatum<br />
margosa Azadirachta indica<br />
Marian thistle Silibum marianum
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marigold, <strong>common</strong> Calendula officinalis<br />
marigold, African Tagetes spp.<br />
marjoram Origanum majorana<br />
marsh drain Alisma plantago-acquatica<br />
marsh tea Ledum palustre<br />
marshmallow Malva sylvestris<br />
maté Ilex paraguariensis<br />
mayapple; mandrake; Podophyllum peltatum<br />
vegetable calomel;<br />
devil’s-apple<br />
Melia Azadivachta indica<br />
melissa Melissa officinalis<br />
Mexican sarsaparilla Smilax aristolochiaefolia<br />
Mexican scammany Convovulus scammonia<br />
Mexican vanilla Vanilla planifola<br />
Mexican wild yam Dioscorea floribunda<br />
Mexican wormseed Chenopodium ambrosoides<br />
milfoil Achillea millefolium<br />
milk thistle; Marian thistle; Silybum marianum<br />
St. Mary thistle;<br />
Our Lady thistle<br />
milk vetch root Astralagus membranaceus<br />
mistletoe, European Viscum album<br />
Mohave yucca Yucca schidigera<br />
monk pepper Vitex agnus-castus<br />
monkshood Aconitum carmichaeli<br />
Mormon tea; popotillo; Ephedra nevadensis<br />
Brigham tea;<br />
teamster tea; squaw tea<br />
morning glory Ipomoea purpurea<br />
mother herb Leonurus cardiaca<br />
motherwort; lion’s-tail; Leonurus cardiaca<br />
yi mu cao<br />
mountain balm Eriodycton californicum<br />
moxa Artemisia vulgaris<br />
mugwort Artemisia vulgaris<br />
mugo pine (oil) Pinus mugo<br />
muira puama; Ptychopetalum olacoides<br />
potency wood<br />
muira puama;<br />
potency wood Liriosma ovata<br />
mulberry; white mulberry Morus alba<br />
mullein Verbascum thapsus<br />
mustard, black Brassica nigra<br />
mustard, white Brassica alba<br />
myrobalan, beleric; Terminalia bellerica<br />
triphala; bhibitaki<br />
myrobalan, chebulic; Terminalia chebula<br />
triphala; ho-tzu ch<br />
myrobalan, emblic; triphala; Phyllanthus emblica<br />
Indian gooseberry<br />
myrrh; guggul Commiphora myrrha<br />
myrtle Myrica cerifera<br />
narrow-leaved purple Echinacea angustifolia<br />
triphala; cone flower<br />
HERBALS<br />
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name<br />
nasturtium Tropaeolum spp.<br />
neem tree; azedarach; Azadirachta indica<br />
Melia; nim; margosa<br />
nerveroot Cypripedium calceoulus<br />
nettle; stinging nettle Urtica dioica<br />
night-blooming cereus Selenicereus grandiflorus<br />
nim Azadirachta indica<br />
North American calamus; Acorus americanus<br />
type I calamus<br />
nosebleed Achillea millefolium<br />
notoginseng root Panax notoginseng<br />
nut-grass rhizome Cyperus rotundus<br />
nutmeg Myristica fragrans<br />
oak Quercus spp.<br />
oats; oat bran; oat groats Avena sativa<br />
old man’s beard Usnea barbata<br />
onion Allium cepa<br />
Oregon grape Mahonia aquifolium<br />
ostrich fern Matteuccia struthiopteris<br />
ouabain Strophanthus gratus<br />
Our Lady’s thistle Silybum marianum<br />
Our-Lord’s-candle Yucca whipplei<br />
pai shu; atractylodes Atractylodes macrocephala<br />
palma Christi Ricinius communis<br />
pangamic acid;<br />
vitamin B15; pangamate; not a biological<br />
calcium pangamate<br />
papaya; papain Carica papaya<br />
papoose root Caulophyllum thalictroides<br />
para toda Pfaffia paniculata<br />
parsley Petroselinum crispum<br />
partridgeberry Mitchella repens<br />
passion flower; Passiflora incarnata<br />
passionflower<br />
patchouli Agastache rugosa<br />
pau d’arco; ipe roxo; Tabebuia avellanedae<br />
lapacho; taheebo tea;<br />
lapacho colorado,<br />
lapacho morado<br />
pau d’arco; lapacho; Tabebuia heptaphylla<br />
tabebuia; purple lapacho<br />
peach kernel oil Prunus persica<br />
pearl barley Hordeum vulgare<br />
pennyroyal, American Hedeoma pulegioides<br />
pennyroyal, European Mentha pulegium<br />
or Old World<br />
peony; shao-yao Paeonia lactiflora<br />
pepo Cucurbita pepo<br />
peppermint Mentha piperata<br />
periwinkle Vinca rosea<br />
persic oil; peach kernel oil Prunus persica<br />
persica Prunus armeniaca<br />
Peruvian bark Cinchona spp.<br />
pettier Ruscus aculeatus<br />
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APP 172 HERBALS<br />
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name<br />
physic root Leptandra virginica<br />
physostigma Physostigma venenosum<br />
pilewort Ranunculus ficaria<br />
pimento; pimenta Pimenta officinalis<br />
pine-needle oil Pinus mugo<br />
pink skullcap Teucrium canadense<br />
pipperidge bush Berberis vulgaris<br />
pipsissewa; prince pine; Chimaphilia umbellata<br />
ground holly<br />
plantago; Englishman’s Plantago lanceolata<br />
foot; greater plantain;<br />
ribwort<br />
platycodon; jie geng Platycodon grandiflorum<br />
pleurisy root; butterfly weed Asclepias tuberosa<br />
pogostemon Agastache rugosa<br />
poison flag; wild iris Iris versicolor<br />
poison sumac Rhus venenata<br />
poison ivy Rhus toxicodendron<br />
poke; pokeweed; pokeroot Phytolacca americana<br />
popotillo Ephedra nevadensis<br />
poppy, opium Papaver somniferum<br />
poppy, red Papaver rhoeas<br />
potency wood Ptychopetalum olacoides<br />
prairie Echinacea angustifolia<br />
prairie dock Parthenium integrifolium<br />
prelate Hordeum vulgare<br />
prickly ash; toothache tree Zanthoxylum americanum<br />
prickly comfrey Symphytum asperum<br />
prince pine Chimiphilia umbellata<br />
privet fruit; ligustrum Ligustrum lucidum<br />
psyllium; ispaghul Plantago ovata<br />
puccoon root Hydrastis canadensis<br />
pueraria; ko ken; kudzu; Pueraria lobata<br />
kuzu root<br />
pukeweed Lobelia inflata<br />
pumpkin seeds; popo Cucurbita pepo<br />
punk tree Melaleuca leucadendron<br />
purple lapacho Tabebuia avellenedae<br />
purple cone flower Echinacea angustifolia<br />
Pycnogenol Pinus pinaster<br />
pygeum Prunus africana<br />
quaking aspen Populus balsamifera<br />
queen of the meadow Eupatorium purpureum<br />
quillaja; soapbark Quillaja saponaria<br />
quina, quinaquina, Cinchona spp.<br />
quinquina<br />
quinine; cinchona bark; Cinchona spp.<br />
Peruvian bark;<br />
Jesuits’ bark<br />
ragwort Senecio aureus<br />
ranunculus Ranunculus spp.<br />
raspberry Rubus idaeus<br />
rattle root Cimicifuga racemosa<br />
rauwolfia Rauwolfia serpentina<br />
red bush tea; rooibos tea Aspalathus linearis<br />
red clover Trifolium pratense<br />
red cockscomb Amaranthus hybridus<br />
red elder Sambucus racemosa<br />
red elm Ulmus rubra<br />
red flower Carthamus tinctorius<br />
red Indian paint Sanguinaria canadensis<br />
red squill Urginea maritima<br />
red tea Hibiscus sabdariffa<br />
red valerian Centranthus ruber<br />
redroot Sanguinaria canadensis<br />
rehmannia; sok day; Rehmannia glutinosa<br />
san day;<br />
Chinese floxglove root<br />
reishi Ganoderma lucidum<br />
ren sheng Panax ginseng<br />
rheumatism root Dioscorea paniculata<br />
rhubarb; Chinese rhubarb; Rheum palmatum<br />
da huang; Turkey<br />
rhubarb; garden rhubarb<br />
ribwort Plantago lancealata<br />
rice; rice bran Oryza sativa<br />
Roman chamomile Chamaemelum nobile<br />
rooibos tea Aspalathus linearis<br />
rose hip Rosa canina<br />
roselle Hibiscus sabdariffa<br />
rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis<br />
rue; garden rue Ruta graveolens<br />
Russian comfrey Symphytum x uplandicum<br />
Russian fly Lytta (Cantharis) vesicatoria<br />
sabal Serenoa repens<br />
sacred bark Rhamnus purshiana<br />
safflower; hong hua; Carthamus tinctorius<br />
red flower<br />
saffron Crocus sativus<br />
sage Salvia officinalis<br />
salad burnet Sanguisorba minor<br />
salsify Symphtum officinale<br />
salvia; dang shen Salvia miltiorrhiza<br />
san day Rehmannia glutinosa<br />
san qui ginseng; Panax pseudo-ginseng<br />
tienchi ginseng;<br />
sanchi ginseng<br />
sandalwood (oil); santal (oil) Santalum album<br />
sanguisorba -see- burnet<br />
santal oil Santalum album<br />
sargassum seaweed Sargassum pallidum<br />
sarsaparilla Smilax medica<br />
sarsaparilla, Ecuadorian Smilax febrifuga<br />
sarsaparilla, Honduran Smilax regelii<br />
sarsaparilla, Indian Hemidesmus indicus<br />
sarsaparilla, Jamaican Smilax ornata
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sassafras Sassafras albidum<br />
saussurea Aucklandia lappa<br />
saw palmetto; sabal Serenoa repens<br />
scabwort Inula helenium<br />
scallion Allium fistulosum<br />
scammany; Mexican Convolvulus scammonia<br />
scammany; scammony<br />
schisandra Schisandra chinensis<br />
scilla, urginea Urginea maritima<br />
Scotch bloom Cystis scoparius<br />
scullcap; skullcap; Scutellaria lateriflora<br />
blue skullcap; huang chi;<br />
scutellaria<br />
scutellaria Scutellaria lateriflora<br />
sea onion Urginea maritima<br />
sedge root Cyperus rotundus<br />
senega snakeroot; Polygala senega<br />
seneca snakeroot; senega<br />
senna; Tinnevelley senna Cassia senna<br />
sesame (oil) Sessamum indicum<br />
seven barks Hydrangea aborescens<br />
shallot Allium ascalonicum<br />
shao-yao Paeonia lactiflora<br />
sheep sorrel Rumex acetosella<br />
shepherd’s purse Capsella bursa-pastoris<br />
shiitake Lentinula edodes<br />
shiu chu root Panax ginseng<br />
Siberian ginseng; Eleutherococcus senticosus<br />
eleutherococcus; eleuthero;<br />
ciwujia; wujiaseng<br />
sileris; fang feng Ledebouriella divaricata<br />
silk vine Periploca sepium<br />
silver linden Tilia tomentosa<br />
single camomile Chamomilla recutita<br />
skullcap Scutelleria lateriflora<br />
slippery elm; red elm Ulmus rubra<br />
snakeweed Polygonum bistoria<br />
snowball tree Viburnum opulus<br />
soapbark Quillaja saponaria<br />
soapweed Yucca glauca<br />
sok day Rehmannia glutinosa<br />
soldier’s woundwort Achillea millefolium<br />
Somalian myrrh Commiphora molmol<br />
sourdock Rumex crispus<br />
Spanish bayonet Yucca aloifolia<br />
Spanish broom; gorse Spartium junceum<br />
Spanish fly; Russian fly Lytta (Cantharis) vesicatoria<br />
sparrowgrass Asparagus officianalis<br />
spearmint; garden mint Mentha spicata<br />
spikenard Aralia racemosa<br />
spirea Spiraea spp.<br />
spirulina; dihe; tecuitlatl; Spirulina maxima<br />
blue-green algae<br />
HERBALS<br />
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name<br />
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spurge Lobelia spp.<br />
squaw root Caulophyllyum thalictroides<br />
squaw tea Ephedra nevadensis<br />
squaw weed Senecio aureus<br />
squawvine; partridgeberry Mitchella repens<br />
squill, Lebanon Puschkina scilloides libanotica<br />
squill, Siberian Scilla sibirica<br />
squill; scilla, urginea; Urginea maritima<br />
sea onion; red squill;<br />
white squill<br />
St. Benedict’s thistle Cnicus benedictus<br />
St. Ignatius bean Ignatia amara<br />
St. John’s wort Hypericum perforatum<br />
St. Mary’s thistle Silybum marianum<br />
stagbush Viburnum prunifolium<br />
starweed Stellaria media<br />
sterculia gum; karaya gum Sterculia urens<br />
sticklewort Agrimonia eupatoria<br />
stigmata maydis Zea mays<br />
stinging nettle Urica dioica<br />
stink weed Datura stramonium<br />
stoneroot Collinsonia canadensis<br />
storksbill Geranium maculata<br />
strychnine Strychnos nux-vomica<br />
succory Chicory intylbous<br />
Sudanese tea Hybiscus sabdariffa<br />
suma; para toda; Pfaffia paniculata<br />
Brazilian ginseng<br />
summer savory; Satureja hortensis<br />
Bohnenkraut<br />
sweet broom Ruscus aculeatus<br />
sweet flag Acorn calamus<br />
sweet gum Liquidambar spp.<br />
sweet sedge Acorn calamus<br />
sweet violet Viola odorata<br />
tabebuia Tabebuia avellanedae<br />
taheebo tea Tabebuia avellanedae<br />
Tahitian vanilla Vanilla tahitensis<br />
tamarind Tamarindus indica<br />
tang kwei; tang kuei Angelica sinensis<br />
tang shen Codonopsis pilosula<br />
tangerine peel Citrus reticulata<br />
tansy Tanacetum vulgare<br />
tea; black tea Camellia sinensis<br />
teamster tea Ephedra nevadensis<br />
tea tree; tea tree (oil) Melaleuca alternifolia<br />
tea tree Melaleuca leucadendron<br />
tecuitlatl Spirulina maxima<br />
tetterwort Sanguinaria canadensis<br />
Teufelskralle Harpagophytum procumbens<br />
thorn apple Datura stramonium<br />
thoroughwort Eupatorium perfoliatum
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APP 174 HERBALS<br />
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name<br />
thyme Thymus vulgaris<br />
tienchi ginseng Panax pseudo-ginseng<br />
tienchi; notoginseng root Panax notoginseng<br />
Tinnevelley senna Cassis senna<br />
tolu; tolu balsam Toluifera balsamum<br />
toothache tree Zanthoxylum americanum<br />
toothpick ammi Ammi visagna<br />
triphala Terminalia bellerica, T. chebula<br />
Turkey rhubarb Rheum palmatum<br />
turmeric Curcuma longa<br />
type I calamus Acorus americanus<br />
type II calamus Acorus calamus<br />
una de gato Uncaria tomentosa<br />
unicorn root Aletris farinosa<br />
usnea; beard lichen; Usnea barbata<br />
larch moss;<br />
old man’s beard<br />
uva ursi; bearberry Arctostaphylos uva-ursi<br />
valerian Valeriana officinalis<br />
vanilla; Bourbon vanilla; Vanilla planifolia<br />
Mexican vanilla<br />
vanilla; Tahitian vanilla Vanilla tahitensis<br />
vegetable calomel Podophyllum peltatum<br />
veronica Veronica spp.<br />
vervain; blue vervain Verbena officinalis<br />
violet; sweet violet Viola odorata<br />
vitamin B17 Primus armeniaca<br />
vitex Vitex agnus-castus<br />
walnut, black Juglans nigra<br />
watercress Nasturtium officinale<br />
water hemlock (poisonous) Cicuta maculata<br />
water plantain Alisma plantago-aquatica<br />
waxberry Myrica pennsylvania<br />
wax myrtle Myrica cerifera; M. pennsylvania<br />
wheat; wheat bran Triticum aestivum<br />
white mulberry Morus alba<br />
white poplar Populus balsamifera<br />
white squill Urginea maritima<br />
white tea tree Melaleuka leucadendron<br />
white willow Salix alba<br />
wild cherry bark Prunus serotina<br />
wild geranium Geranium maculatum<br />
wild ginger; xi xin Asarium heterotropoides<br />
wild hops Bryonia alba<br />
wild indigo Baptisia tinctoria<br />
wild iris Iris versicolor<br />
wild lettuce Lactuca virosa<br />
wild radish Raphanus raphanistrum<br />
wild red American ginseng Rumex hymenosepalus<br />
wild red desert ginseng Rumex hymenosepalus<br />
wild yam; colicroot; Dioscorea paniculata<br />
rheumatism root<br />
willow; white willow Salix alba<br />
windflower Pulsatilla nigricans<br />
winter savory Satureja montana<br />
witch hazel Hamamelis virginiana<br />
wood betony Betonica officinalis<br />
wood spider Harpagophytum procumbens<br />
wujiaseng Eleutherococcus senticosus<br />
xi xin Asarium heterotropoides<br />
yarrow; Achillea millefolium<br />
soldier’s woundwort;<br />
nosebleed; milfoil<br />
yaupon hollies Ilex cassine<br />
yellow dock; broad leaved Rumex crispus<br />
dock; curly dock;<br />
sourdock; curled dock<br />
yellow jasmine Gelsemium sempervirens<br />
yellowroot Hydrastis canadensis<br />
yerba santa; holy herb; Eriodictyon californicum<br />
mountain balm<br />
yi mu cao Leonurus cardiaca<br />
yin hua Leonurus japonica<br />
yohimbe Pausinystalia yohimba<br />
yucca; Joshua tree Yucca brevifolia<br />
yucca; Mohave yucca Yucca schidigera<br />
yucca; our-Lord’s-candle Yucca whipplei<br />
yucca; soapweed Yucca glauca<br />
yucca; Spanish bayonet;<br />
dagger plant Yucca aloifolia<br />
yumixu Zea mays
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