Alterative
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See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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Alteratives are herbs that gradually restore the proper function of the body and increase health and vitality.
Other names for Alterative: Restorative
Alterative Herbs:
Article | Herbal Traditions for Stimulating the Vis Medicatrix Naturae: Adaptogens and Alternatives, Vital Link; 2009 Winter/Spring |
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- Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
- Bilberry (Vaccinum myrtillus)
- Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
- Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus)
- Blue Flag (Iris versicolor)
- Burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Cleavers (Galium aparine)
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
- Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)
- Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
- Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis)
- Mountain Grape (Vitis monticola)
- Nettle (Urtica dioica)
- Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla patens)
- Poke Root (Phytolacca)
- Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
- Sarsaparilla (Smilax regelii)
- St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis)
- Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus))
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.