Plant |
Benefits/helps with... |
Uses |
Is High in... |
Ginger |
fight colds, digestion, nausea, muscle pain, anti-inflammatory, lower blood sugar, lower cholesterol, prevent Cancer, improve brain function, fight infections |
fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice or in tea. Usually used in Asian recipes. |
essential oils such as gingerol, zingerone, shogaol, farnesene, ß-phelladrene, cineol, and citral,
vitamin B-6,vitamin B-5,
potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium |
Garlic |
natural antibiotic, anti-oxidant, increases immune system, helps fight common cold (best raw or barely cooked), lowers blood pressure, detoxify heavy metals, alzheimer's, heart problems, helps bring down plantar warts (rub raw garlic on wart) |
fresh, dried, powdered, juice, topical, capsule |
maganese, Vitamin B6, copper, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1 |
Cilantro, AKA Corriander leaves |
Toxic metal cleansing, strong anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, antibacterial, lowers blood pressure, helps digestion, helps sleep, heart health, |
Fresh, good in salads, teas, juices and in food recipes. |
potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium,borneol, linalool, cineole, cymene, terpineol, dipentene, phellandrene, pinene, and terpinolene.
The leaves and stem tips are also rich in numerous anti-oxidant polyphenolic flavonoids such as quercetin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, and epigenin. High in vitamins K and A |
Dandelion greens |
Digestive aid, anti-cancer, diuretic for kidney health, removes toxins, anti-oxidant, diabetes, lowers blood pressure, inflammation, lowers cholesterol, strengthens immune system |
Salads, Teas, juice |
Vitamin A and C, calcium, iron |
Licorice root |
Soothes stomach, cleanses respiratory system, reduces stress, assists Cancer treatment, eczema (as topical gel, asthma, athlete's foot, baldness, body odor, bursitis, canker sores, chronic fatigue, depression, colds and flu, coughs, dandruff, emphysema, gingivitis and tooth decay, gout, heartburn, HIV, viral infections, fungal infections, ulcers, liver problems, Lyme disease, menopause, psoriasis, shingles, sore throat, tendinitis, tuberculosis, ulcers, yeast infections, prostate enlargement and arthritis |
Fresh, powdered, in juices and teas, topical gel, capsule |
anti-depressant compounds, compounds called flavonoids and various plant estrogens (phytoestrogens), therapeutic compound, glycyrrhizin |
Marigold
(aka Calendula) |
Antibiotic, inflammatory, antiseptic, plantar warts, slows aging, antioxidant, heals wounds, prevents eye disease, prevents Cancer, detoxing, Colds and flus |
raw, salads, teas, juices, in a bath |
high content of flavonoids, chemicals that act as anti-oxidants in the body. Marigold's high-molecular weight polysaccharides stimulate immune system activity (Wagner 1985) |
Chamomile |
Salve for wounds, hyperglycemia, diabetes, antibacterial, calms muscle spasms, Natural hemorrhoid treatment, promotes sleep, relieves stomach aches |
raw, salads, teas, juices, sprinkled on foods |
Volatile oils including bisabolol, bisabolol oxides A and B, and matricin, flavonoids |
Rosemary |
Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, Boosts immune system, clears cognitive fog/helps memory, stimulates blood flow, soothes the stomach |
Seasoning, tea |
phenolic anti-oxidant rosmarinic acid , volatile essential oils such as cineol, camphene, borneol, bornyl acetate, and a-pinene. folic acid, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin. high levels of folates; vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium, excellent source of iron |
Oregano |
Anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, Upper respiratory infections, Cancer fighting, Headaches, colds, Fatigue, Allergies |
Seasoning, salads, tea |
Essential oils such as carvacrol, thymol, limonene, pinene, ocimene, caryophyllene, poly-phenolic flavonoid anti-oxidants (vitamin A, carotenes, lutein, zea-xanthin, and cryptoxanthin, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium |
Mint |
Anti-oxidant (more than any other food), Allergies, Indigestion, Irritable Bowl Syndrome, Cold, Pain Relief |
Fresh, Powders, Oil, Seasoning, Teas, Salad, Flavoring |
carotenes and vitamin C, magnesium, copper, iron, potassium, and calcium. |
Basil |
Anti-bacterial, DNA Protection, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular health, |
Seasoning, in salads, juices, teas |
polyphenolic flavonoids like orientin and vicenin, exceptionally high levels of beta-carotene, vitamin A, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zea-xanthin, Vitamin A and K, potassium, manganese, copper, and magnesium. Potassium |
Cayenne |
Anti-fungal, Eases upset stomach, ulcers, sore throats, Diarrhea, Digestive Aid, Colds and flus, Relieves Allergies, Helps with blood clots, detoxes, Relieves joint pain and tooth aches |
Topical, seasoning, salads, added to teas and juices |
alkaloid compound, capsaicin, vitamin-C (Ascorbic acid), vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine),
niacin,
riboflavin,
vitamin A,
iron,
copper,
potassium, |
Dill |
Anti-bacterial, prevents bone loss, anti-cancer, prevents bone loss |
Salads, seasoning, in juices and teas |
ontains two unique types of healing components: monoterpenes, including carvone, limonene, and anethofuran; and flavonoids, including kaempferol and vicenin |
Elderberry |
Antioxidant, Lowers cholesterol, improves vision, boosts immune system, improves heart health, coughs, colds, fl Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal. |
Teas, juices, salad, jams |
Flavonoids, Vitamin A, high in Vitamin C, fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin B6, betacarotene. |
Parsley |
anti-Inflammatory, Flushes out excess fluid, helps against kidney and gall bladder problems, blood pressure, relieves joint pain, relaxes muscles, cardiovascular health (due to potassium) |
Salads, seasoning, teas and juices, capsules |
Vitamin A, C, and K, folates, B vitamins, potassium, essential volatile oils that include myristicin, limonene, eugenol, and alpha-thujene. |
Thyme |
Antioxidant, Chest and respiratory problems,anti microbial (in oil form) |
Seasoning, salads, Juices and teas, oil form |
vitamin B-6,
vitamin-C,
vitamin-A,
iron,
calcium,
magnesium, manganese
|
Sage |
Strengthens nervous system, improves memory, Brain functions, Nervous system, Lethargy |
Seasoning, salads, juices, teas, oils |
High in vitamin K, hujone is GABA and Serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonist,folic acid, thiamin,pyridoxine and riboflavin, vitamin-A and beta-carotene, Vitamin C, potassium, zinc, calcium, iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium |
Hemp |
Digestion, Heart health, Skin health, Anti-Cancer (in oil form) |
Teas and juices, Salads |
20 amino acids, protein, essential fatty acids,Omega-6 Linoleic Acid and Omega-3 Linolenic Acid |
Coconut Oil |
Antibacterial, anti fungal, antiviral, energy booster, blood cholesterol levels, boosts brain function |
Oil, added to foods |
Vitamins K and E, Choline |
Turmeric |
Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Improved brain function, Prevents and Treats cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, Anti-aging, Antidepressant |
Supplement, seasoning, teas and juices |
essential oils such as termerone, curlone, curumene, cineole, and p-cymene, Curcumin, vitamin B6, choline, niacin, and riboflavin, Vitamin C, calcium, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc, and magnesium |
Rose hips |
Immune System Booster |
Teas, juices, supplements |
High in Vitamins C and A, antioxidants; carotenoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, leucoanthocyanins and catechins |
Aloe Vera |
Salve for burns and eczema, helps heal cuts, Boosts immune system, cleans out toxins |
Juices, Teas, salves |
Vitamin C, amino acids, Enzymes, Germanium |
Kelp |
Provides iodine for thyroid and pituitary function |
Salads, juices, teas, cooking |
calcium, iron, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, B-complex, and other nutrients and minerals |
Golden Seal |
Antibiotic, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent |
Teas and juices, topical, Salads |
alkaloids, including hydras-tine, berberine, canadine, canadaline, and l-hydras-tine |
Lemon Grass |
Antioxidant, Cholesterol, Detoxification, Infections, Insomnia, Fever, Sleep disorders |
Teas and juices, topical, salads, aroma therapy |
citral , essential oils such as myrcene, citronellol, methyl heptenone, dipentene, geraniol, limonene, geranyl acetate, nerol, folic acid, vitamin B5,vitamin B-6, thiamin, vitamin B-1 |
Chlorella |
Detoxifying from metals, Improves digestion, Boosts immune system, Promotes healthy PH levels, Normalizes blood sugar and pressure, Increases energy |
Tablets |
rich in chlorophyll, iron, amino acid protein, B12 |
Comfrey |
Heals wounds and broken bones |
Use externally |
vitamin A, C and B12, allatoin, inulin, mucilage, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, proteins, phenolic acids |
Spice Clove |
antioxidant, anti-septic, local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory |
as a topical oil or as seasoning |
High in vitamin A, flavonoids and essential oils such as acetyl eugenol, beta-caryophyllene and vanillin, crategolic acid |