Botanical name of herbs by Ray Sahelian, M.D. herbal botanical names
A botanical name is a formal scientific name conforming to the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. The reason it is important to have a botanical name of plants is for scientists from different countries to be able to refer to the same name accepted and used worldwide for a particular plant or plant group. See herbs for more information.
Ajuga
turkestanica is a plant from Central Asia that has phytoecdysteroids and it
is being promoted as an anabolic herb.
Aristotelia chilensis
is also known as Maqui berry and grows in the Patagonia region of South America.
Cissus quadrangularis
botanical herb
Commiphora mukul
is a plant known as Guggul
Emblica officinalis
is also know as Amla herb, used by Ayurvedic doctors.
Garcinia mangostana is also known as
Mangosteen fruit.
Garcinia mangostana has interesting substances called xanthones.
Hypericum perforatum, also known as St. John's wort,
is an herb sold as a supplement that helps improve mood and is often used to
treat depression.
Lepidium meyenii, also known
as maca, is a root-like vegetable shaped like a radish that grows high in the
harsh climate of the Andes Mountains in South America.
Mandragora root is also known as
mandrake and can be
poisonous.
Pfaffia paniculata
is known as Brazilian ginseng and is used to improve energy level and vitality.
Pueraria lobata
is known as kudzu. Kudzu is thought to be helpful to those who misuse alcohol
and drink too much.
Pueraria mirifica
is known in Thailand as Kwao Keur Kao and has been used for medicinal purposes.
Pueraria tuberosa
is a woody legume found in India known as Indian kudzu.
Smallanthus
sonchifolia is also known as Yacon, a good source of fructooligosaccharides
(FOS).
Spilanthes acmella
is known as Akarkara,
used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Syzygium jambolanum
has been traditionally used for blood sugar control. This herb is also known as
Jambul, Jambolan, and Jambu.
Urtica dioica is an herb with stinging hairs found
in the United States mostly in forests, mountains, weedy, undisturbed areas and roadsides.
Extracts of the Urtica dioica roots have been used in Germany for prostate
health, joint disorders and respiratory health.
Verbascum thapsus (Great Mullein or Common Mullein) is a species of mullein
native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia.
Vitex agnus-castus is widely
used for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. This herb is known as Chaste
berry.