Cardamom
anti-inflammatory
antioxidants
asthma
blood sugar
hypertension
nausea
obesity
stress/worry
linalool, limonene, pinene, myrcene, terpineol, nerolidol
no known precautions
Catnip
calming
cold
dizziness
fever
pain/aches
spasms
stomach acid/digestion
safe for children
no known precautions
Chamomile
colds
digestion
fever/shivering
headache
mood
relaxation
sleep/relax
stress/worry
swelling
safe for children
caution: Asteraceae family allergy
Chickweed
bronchitis
circulation
colds
constipation
diarrhea
inflammation
weight management
no known precautions
Cinnamon
antidiabetic
antioxidant
diarrhea
gas
nausea
stimulating
weight management
caryophyllene, humulene, pinene
no known precautions
Cloves
digestion
headaches
joint health
nausea
oral health
stress
caryophyllene, humulene, pinene
caution: enhances the effects of blood thinning medicines
caution: can significantly lower blood sugar
use sparingly
Coriander
diarrhea
gas
headache
linalool, terpineol, pinene
no known precautions
Notes
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Terpenes (highlighted in green above) are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals. They’re responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors associated with various types of vegetation (Healthline, 2021).
All terpenes listed are present at some degree in the herb listed, but may not be the primary terpene. There are over 200,000 known terpenes and this website only deals with 9 of the most commonly occurring ones.
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Herbs are plants and plants are good. Herbs can heal, and herbs can hurt. Your body’s needs deserve to be understood.
Be mindful of what you consume but remember “the true power of herbs lies in their wealth of protective polyphenols — plant compounds with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Piles of studies show that polyphenols in herbs help combat such diseases as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and more. Polyphenols are anti-microbial, so they can help protect us from harmful bacteria as well.” (The Health Benefits of Herbs, 2015).
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Herbal teas are also referred to as tisanes. They do not contain caffeine unless they are also made with Camellia sinensis—the plant from which true teas are made from.
For centuries herbs have been said to have curative properties. They have been used to help people with mental stress, emotional imbalance, or physical strain.
Sources
While the main source of all information on this page is Back to Eden: A Human Interest Story of Health and Restoration to be Found in Herb, Root and Bark by Jethro Kloss (1992 version) the websites listed below also helped to assure precautions were listed for all herbs.
https://mountainroseherbs.com
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fenugreek#side-effects
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-716/gentian
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/basil-benefits#brain-benefits
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/black-pepper-benefits
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-make-pine-needle-tea/
https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-turmeric