Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) – a cold herb used to rid the body of heat. Good for fevers and acute infections, to eliminate toxins, to stimulate digestion, and liver.
Arugula
Asafoetida
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) – roots are considered to be medicinally important
Astragalus (Atragalus membranceus) – as an immune enhancer it invigorates vital energy, antidiarrhoeal agent. Latest findings show that astragalus has a significant stimulatory effect on sperm motility.
Artemisia princeps var. orientalis
Artichoke
Asafetida
Ayahuasca (hallucinogenic plant)
B
Baical skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi) – antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammaotry, diuretic, treats infections and inflammation of the respiratory, digestive and urinary system
Betelvine (Piper betle) – it is perennial climber, and stimulant it is an important herb in cancer therapy
Bhela/marking nut tree (Semecarpus anacardium) – important in cancer therapy
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) – astringent, improves visual function
Bitter candytuft
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) – antiviral, antibacterial, anthemlintic and abortifacient, good for diabetes, to treat fevers, viral infections, for constipation, headaches, skin conditions
Bitter orange
Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) – anti-inlfammatory, serotonergic, dopaminergic. This is a hormone modulator it is mainly used to treat female reproductive problems, for menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome such as menstrual migraine, for fatigue, arthritis.
Brahmi (Bacopa monniera) – an adaptogen, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anxiolytic and anti-epileptic it has a brain tonic used to rejuvenate intellect and improve memory and for general performance. It also has antidepressant activities (reduces anxiety, nervous exhaustion) and anti-ulcer effects.
Brugmansia
Burdock root is anti-inflammatory, anti tumor, anti bacterial blood cleanser also helps glands to regulate hormonal balance.
Capers (Caparis spinosa L., Capparidaceae) – may be used in diabetes control or anti-diabetic therapy
Caralluma fimbriata
Caraway fruit (Carum carvi) – carminative, anti-flatulent, antibacterial, anti-fungal
Carambola (Averrhoa carambola L.,) – is antiscourbutic and suggested as an antidote in snake poisoning, for chicken pox, ring worm, headache, as a laxative, to halt hemorrhages.
