Healing herbs generally refer to those that provide treatment for issues and illnesses that are generally physical.
While many herbs can't fully cure physical issues they can provide symptom relief, speed up the healing process, and offer health benefits for your body. Refer to the healing herb table below to learn more about what healing herbs can do for you.
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List of Herbs Used for Healing
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| Healing Herb | Binomial/Scientific Name | Used to Treat: |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis | Skin irritations, stomach pain, wounds, illness, menstrual cramps |
| Aloe Vera | Anthemis Nobilis | Psoriasis, constipation, minor burns, dandruff, sores, high blood sugar, skin problems |
| Chamomile | Anthemis nobilis | Inflammation, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, mentrual period regulation, muscle aches, joint cramps |
| Mint | Mentha | Allergies, indigestion, cold, irritable bowel syndrome, pain relief, nausea |
| Sandalwood | Santalum | Tiredness, anxiety, muscle problems, liver and gallbladder problems, cold, home cleaning |
| Tea tree | Malaleuca alternifolia | Cleaning and cleansing; Tea tree oil is antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal. |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus globulus | Pain relief, wounds, dental care, congestion, immune system issues |
| Dandelion | Taraxacum officinale | Blood sugar regulation, reducing cholesterol, indigestion, loss of appetite |
| Horehound | Marrubium vulgare | Lung/breathing problems, and digestion problems including loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating. |
| Witch Hazel | Hamamelis | Skin irritation, minor bleeding, minor burns, bruises, insect bites, inflammation |
| Slippery Elm Bark | Ulmus rubra | Sore throat, indigestion, bladder infection, urinary tract infections |
| Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia | Nausea, fainting, eczema, high blood pressure, stress |
| Sage | Salvia officinalis | Horaseness, head pains, sore throat, cough, tonsillitis |
| Catnip | Nepeta cataria | Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, migraines |
| Hibiscus Flower | Hibiscus rosa-sinesis | High blood pressure, high cholesterol, increased production of breast milk, infections, swelling |
| Passion Flower | Passiflora incarnata | Anxiety, insomnia, wounds, earaches, liver problems, boils |
| St. John's Wort | Hypericum perforatum | Depression, menopausal symptoms, lung ailments, wound healing, kidney problems |
| Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Digestion issues such as loss of appetite, kidney issues, fluid retention, digestive infections |