Vulnerary
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-14 (EDT)
See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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Vulnerary herbs are applied externally to aid the body in the healing of wounds and cuts.
Vulnerary Herbs:
- Aloe (Aloe vera)
- Arnica see Homeopathic Arnica
- Burdock (Arctium lappa)
- Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
- Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
- Cleavers (Galium aparine)
- Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
- Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)
- Elder (Sambucus nigra)
- Elecampane (Inula helenium)
- Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Flax Seed (Linum usitatissimum)
- Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Horsetail (Equisetum spp)
- Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
- Marigold (Tagetes spp)
- Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis)
- Mullein (Verbascum thapus)
- Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
- Shepherd's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)
- Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)
- St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virgiana)
- Withania or Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera)
- Yarrow (Achileea millefolium)
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.