Herbs List, Latin Names

Question 1

Achillea millefolium

Answer 1

Common Name: Yarrow

Part Used: Herb

Use: Diaphoretic

Question 2

Allium cepa

Answer 2

Common Name: Onion

Part Used: Bulb

Use: Antiseptic

Question 3

Allium sativum

Answer 3

Common Name: Garlic

Part Used: Bulb

Use: Antiseptic

Question 4

Aloe vera

Answer 4

Common Name: Aloe Vera

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Cell Proliferant

Question 5

Althaea officinalis

Answer 5

Common Name: Marshmallow

Part Used: Root

Use: Demulcent

Question 6

Arctium lappa

Answer 6

Common Name: Burdock

Part Used: Root

Use: Blood Purifier

Question 7

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Answer 7

Common Name: Uva-Ursi

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Urinary Disinfectant

Question 8

Armoracia rusticana

Answer 8

Common Name: Horseradish

Part Used: Root

Use: Decongestant

Question 9

Artemisia absinthium

Answer 9

Common Name: Wormwood

Part Used: Herb

Use: Vermifuge

Question 10

Artemisia tridentata

Answer 10

Common Name: Desert Sage

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Blood Purifier

Question 11

Avena sativa

Answer 11

Common Name: Oats

Part Used: Straw

Use: Silica

Question 12

Berberis vulgaris

Answer 12

Common Name: Barberry

Part Used: Bark of Root

Use: Hepatic

Question 13

Calendula officinalis

Answer 13

Common Name: Calendula

Part Used: Flower

Use: Emollient

Question 14

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Answer 14

Common Name: Shepherd’s Purse

Part Used: Herb

Use: Hemostatic

Question 15

Capsicum annuum

Answer 15

Common Name: Cayenne

Part Used: Fruit

Use: First Aid

Question 16

Carica papaya

Answer 16

Common Name: Papaya

Parts Used: Fruit/Seed/Leaf

Use: Digestive

Question 17

Cassia angustifolia

Answer 17

Common Name: Senna

Parts Used: Pods/Leaves

Use: Cathartic

Question 18

Caulophyllum thalctroides

Answer 18

Common Name: Blue Cohosh

Part Used: Root

Use: Parturient

Question 19

Cetraria islandica

Answer 19

Common Name: Iceland Moss

Part Used: Herb

Use: Thyroid

Question 20

Chanaelirium luteum

Answer 20

Common Name: False Unicorn

Part Used: Root

Use: Anti-Miscarriage

Question 21

Chondus crispus

Answer 21

Common Name: Irish Moss

Part Used: Herb

Use: Emollient

Question 22

Cimicifuga racemosa

Answer 22

Common Name: Black Cohosh

Part Used: Root

Use: Hormonal

Question 23

Cnicus benedictus

Answer 23

Common Name: Blessed Thistle

Part Used: Herb

Use: Galactogogue

Question 24

Commiphora myrrha

Answer 24

Common Name: Myrrh

Part Used: Resin

Use: Antiseptic

Question 25

Crataegus laevigata

Answer 25

Common Name: Hawthorne Part Used: Berry Use: Cardiac Tonic

Question 26

Daucus carota

Answer 26

Common Name: Carrot Part Used: Root Use: Carotene

Question 27

Dioscorea villosa

Answer 27

Common Name: Wild Yam Part Used: Root Use: Antispasmodic

Question 28

Dryopteris fillix-mas

Answer 28

Common Name: Male Fern Part Used: Rhizome Use: Anthelmintic

Question 29

Echinacea angustifolia

Answer 29

Common Name: Echinacea Parts Used: Root/Herb Use: Immune Stimulant

Question 30

Ephedra viridis

Answer 30

Common Name: Brigham Tea Part Used: Stems Use: Decongestant

Question 31

Equisetum hyemale

Answer 31

Common Name: Horsetail Part Used: Herb Use: Silica

Question 32

Euphrasia officinalis

Answer 32

Common Name: Eyebright Part Used: Herb Use: Ocular Alterative

Question 33

Euptorium purpureum

Answer 33

Common Name: Gravel Root Part Used: Root Use: Dissolvent

Question 34

Foeniculum officinale

Answer 34

Common Name: Fennel Part Used: Seed Use: Anti Flatulent

Question 35

Gingko biloba

Answer 35

Common Name: Gingko Part Used: Leaves Use: Vascular Integrity

Question 36

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Answer 36

Common Name: Licorice Part Used: Root Use: Adrenal Tonic

Question 37

Humulus lupulus

Answer 37

Common Name: Hops Part Used: Flowers Use: Sedative

Question 38

Hydrangea arborescens

Answer 38

Common Name: Hydrangea Part Used: Root Use: Dissolvent

Question 39

Hydrastis canadensis

Answer 39

Common Name: Golden Seal Part Used: Root Use: Antiseptic

Question 40

Hypericum perforatum

Answer 40

Common Name: St. John’s Wort Parts Used: Leaf/Flower Use: Depression

Question 41

Juglans nigra

Answer 41

Common Name: Black Walnut Parts Used: Hull/Bark/Leaves Use: Anti Fungal

Question 42

Juniperus communis

Answer 42

Common Name: Juniper Part Used: Berry Use: Diuretic

Question 43

Juniperus monosperma

Answer 43

Common Name: Cedar Part Used: Berry Use; Pancreatic Alterative

Question 44

Lactuca serriola

Answer 44

Common Name: Wild Lettuce Part Used: Herb Use: Analgesic

Question 45

Laminaria digitata

Answer 45

Common Name: Kelp Part Used: Herb Use: Iodine

Question 46

Larrea tridentata

Answer 46

Common Name: Chaparral Part Used: Leaves Use: Blood Purifier

Question 47

Linum usitatissimum

Answer 47

Common Name: Flax Part Used: Seed Use: Essential Fatty Acids

Question 48

Lobelia inflata

Answer 48

Common Name: Lobelia Parts Used: Herb/Seed Use: Emetic

Question 49

Lycopus virginicus

Answer 49

Common Name: Bugleweed Part Used: Herb Use: Chelation

Question 50

Malus pumila

Answer 50

Common Name: Apple Part Used: Fruit Use: Oxygen

Question 51

Medicago sativa

Answer 51

Common Name: Alfalfa Part Used: Herb Use: Vitamin and Mineral

Question 52

Mentha piperita

Answer 52

Common Name: Peppermint Part Used: Herb Use: Digestion

Question 53

Mentha pulegium

Answer 53

Common Name: Pennyroyal Part Used: Herb Use: Emmanagogue

Question 54

Mentha spicata

Answer 54

Common Name: Spearmint Part Used: Herb Use: Diaphoretic

Question 55

Mitchella repens

Answer 55

Common Name: Squaw Vine Part Used: Herb Use: Pregnancy Tonic

Question 56

Myrica cerifera

Answer 56

Common Name: Bayberry Part Used: Inner Bark Use: Astringent

Question 57

Nasturtium officinale

Answer 57

Common Name: Watercess Part Used: Herb Use: Nutritive

Question 58

Nepeta cataria

Answer 58

Common Name: Catnip Part Used: Herb Use: Calminative

Question 59

Nymphaea adorata

Answer 59

Common Name: White Pond Lily Part Used: Herb Use: Incontinence

Question 60

Olea europaea

Answer 60

Common Name: Olive Part Used: Oil of Fruit Use: Nutritive

Question 61

Panax quinquefolius

Answer 61

Common Name: Ginseng Part Used: Root Use: Adaptogen

Question 62

Petroselinum crispum

Answer 62

Common Name: Parsley Parts Used: Herb/Root Use: Diuretic

Question 63

Phytolacca americana

Answer 63

Common Name: Poke Part Used: Root Use: Glandular

Question 64

Pinus spp.

Answer 64

Common Name: Pine Parts Used: Needles/Resin Use: Antioxidant

Question 65

Plantago major

Answer 65

Common Name: Plantain Part Used: Herb Use: Drawing

Question 66

Populus tremuloides

Answer 66

Common Name: White Poplar Part Used: Inner Bark Use: Anodyne

Question 67

Prunus armeniaca

Answer 67

Common Name: Apricot Part Used: Seeds Use: Anti Cancer

Question 68

Punica granatum

Answer 68

Common Name: Pomegranate Part Used: Root Bark Use: Vermifuge

Question 69

Quercus alba

Answer 69

Common Name: White Oak Part Used: Inner Bark Use: Astringent

Question 70

Rhamnus frangula

Answer 70

Common Name: Buckthorn Part Used: Bark Use: Laxative

Question 71

Rhamnus purshiana

Answer 71

Common Name: Cascara Sagrada Part Used: Bark Use: Laxative

Question 72

Rheum palmatum

Answer 72

Common Name: Turkey Rhubarb Part Used: Root Use: Aperient

Question 73

Rosa species

Answer 73

Common Name: Rose Part Used: Hips Use: Vitamin C

Question 74

Rosmarinus officinalis

Answer 74

Common Name: Rosemary Part Used: Leaves Use: Encephalic Tonic

Question 75

Rubus idaeus

Answer 75

Common Name: Raspberry Part Used: Leaves Use: Anti Nausea

Question 76

Rumex crispus

Answer 76

Common Name: Yellow Dock Part Used: Root Use: Alterative

Question 77

Salix spp.

Answer 77

Common Name: Willow Part Used: Inner Bark Use: Anodyne

Question 78

Salvia offcinalis

Answer 78

Common Name: Sage Part Used: Herb Use: Galactophygous

Question 79

Sambucus caerulea

Answer 79

Common Name: Elder, Blue Berried Parts Used: Flower/Berry Use: Febrifuge

Question 80

Sassafras officinale

Answer 80

Common Name: Sassafras Part Used: Root Bark Use: Blood Purifier

Question 81

Scutellara lateriflora

Answer 81

Common Name: Skullcap Part Used: Herb Use: Spinal Nerve Tonic

Question 82

Serenoa repens

Answer 82

Common Name: Saw Palmetto Part Used: Berry Use: Prostate

Question 83

Smilax officinalis

Answer 83

Common Name: Sarsaparilla Part Used: Root Use: Hormonal

Question 84

Stachys officinalis

Answer 84

Common Name: Wood Betony Part Used: Herb Use: Nervine

Question 85

Stellaria media

Answer 85

Common Name: Chickweed Part Used: Herb Use: Emollient

Question 86

Symphytum officinale

Answer 86

Common Name: Comfrey Parts Used: Root/Herb Use: Cell Proliferant

Question 87

Symplocarpus foetidus

Answer 87

Common Name: Skunk Cabbage Part Used: Root Use: Antispasmodic

Question 88

Syzygium aromaticum

Answer 88

Common Name: Cloves Part Used: Cloves Use: Anodyne

Question 89

Taraxacum officinale

Answer 89

Common Name: Dandelion Parts Used: Root/Herb Use: Hepatic/Tonic

Question 90

Trifolium pratense

Answer 90

Common Name: Red Clover Part Used: Blossom Use: Blood Purifier

Question 91

Triticum turgidum

Answer 91

Common Name: Wheat Part Used: Grain Use: Nutritive

Question 92

Ulmus rubra or Ulmus fulva

Answer 92

Common Name: Slippery Elm Part Used: Inner Bark Use: Nutritive/Demulcent

Question 93

Urtica dioics

Answer 93

Common Name: Nettles (Stinging) Part Used: Leaf Use: Anti Inflammatory

Question 94

Valeriana officinalis

Answer 94

Common Name: Valerian Part Used: Root Use: Nervine

Question 95

Verbascum thapsus

Answer 95

Common Name: Mullein Parts Used: Leaves/Flowers Use: Lymphatic/Glandular

Question 96

Verbena hastata

Answer 96

Common Name: Blue Vervain Part Used: Herb Use: Nervine

Question 97

Virburnum opulus

Answer 97

Common Name: Cramp Bark Part Used: Bark Use: Uterine Antispasmodic

Question 98

Viscum album

Answer 98

Common Name: Mistletoe Parts Used: Leaves/Young Twigs Use: Nervine

Question 99

Zanthoxylum americanum

Answer 99

Common Name: Prickly Ash Part Used: Bark Use: Stimulant

Question 100

Zingiber officinale

Answer 100

Common Name: Ginger Part Used: Root Use: Circulation