Acacia – Acacia Farnesiana – Acacia Vera – Acacia is good for digestive problems such as diarrhea and it is also a good astringent.

Achiote – Annato – Bixa Orellana – Achiote in addition to be a delicious ingredient in Mexican food Mayan recipes, Achiote is used to treat prostate and liver disease problems. Achiote is also good for the digestive system, astringent, canceer, coloring, diabetes, kidney and as a parasiticide.

Agar Agar – Agar is a good source of iodine, calcium and iron. It has no calories and promotes digestion and weight loss, treats hemorrhoids and carries toxic and radioactive waste out of the body.

Agave – The Agave Nectar has a favorable glycemic profile, because its sweetness comes primarily from a complex form of fructose called inulin. The Inulin fiber stimulates the growth of friendly and healthy intestinal bacteria which supports good colon health and it also has a very low glycemic index. Agave Syrup taste is comparable to sugar and can be used as a sugar replacer in food and beverages.

Agrimony – Agrimonia eupatoria – it is used as an astringent, diuretic, eyewash, asthma and blood purifier, It is also good in the treatment of digestive disorders such as diarrhea.

Albahaca – Basil – Albahaca is used for headaches for treatment of the urinary system of kidney and bladder disease and dizziness. Alfalfa – Medicago Sativa. Helps reduce fever, purify the circulatory system and bad breath.

Aloe – Aloe Vera – Aloe is good for sunburns relieving pain and inflammation. Aloe has good cicatrization effects in burns and minor wounds. Aloe Vera is used to control constipation problems, digestive irritation, obesity problems and great way to control and cure stomach ulcers.

Amaranth – Amaranthus spp – Ataco – Alegria. Amaranth is a good source of calcium, phosphorous and iron. Amaranths contain high levels of proteins, mucilage and natural sugars. It has astringent properties, it’s used as a diuretic, to stop menstrual disorders and spotting and to control sugar levels.

Anise – Anis – Pimpinella Anisum. Anis is good home remedy for breath refreshening, for digestion and calming stomach pain.

Arnica – Arnica Montana – Arnica has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial qualities, it helps to reduce pain, swelling and improves the healing.

Avocado – The avocado lowers the sugar level in the blood and helps you lose weight. The leaves of the avocado help to alleviate menstrual pains, asthma and bronchitis. The fruit also cures dysentery: A disease of the intestine when it becomes inflamed and causes abdominal pain, fevel and diarrhea. The avocado is considered and aphrodisiac, especially in its seed. The word avocado comes from Nahuatl “ahuacatl” that means testicle. Make Guacamole Sauce with avocados and a Molcajete.

Barley – Barley helps to alleviate diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity. Bay Leaves – Bay Leaf – Laurel. Bay Leaves have astringent, diuretic and digestive qualities and is also a good appetite stimulant. Bay leaves can be applied as an astringent to burns and bruises.

Belladona – Atropa Belladonna. Belladonna lessens irritability and pain and it’s used as a lotion, plaster or liniment in cases of neuralgia, gout, rheumatism and sciatica.

Boldo – Peumus Boldoa. Boldo helps the liver function better, it also help maintaining a good intestinal flora and eliminates intestinal parasites.

Cactus – Cactus Nopal. Cactus is a natural source of fiber. Useful to enhance digestive disorders, control cholesterol, high blood pressure, colon cleanse, and overweight problems.

Calamus – Acorus Calamus. Calamus helps restore brain tissue damaged by stroke.

Celendula – Calendula Officinal is. Calendula helps circulate and cleanse the blood. It is also used for gastric and menstrual discomfort.

Cinnamon – Cinnamomum Cassia. Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon may reduce blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels in Type II diabetes patients that are not taking insulin. Cinnamon is also good to treat nausea and flatulence.

Cloves – are used as a wound antiseptic. It is also used to treat indigestion, diarrhea and as a deterrent to free-radicals.

Curcumin – is currently being studied as a treatment for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Damiana – Turnera Afrodisiaca. Damiana is an aphrodisiac and mood elevator. It encourages good health and enhances blood circulation regulating the hormone production. It is useful against mild depression, sexual disinterest and menstrual problems.

Echinacea – Brauneria Angustifolia. Echinacea helps boost the immune system and to recover from colds and flus-influenza.

Epazote – Chenopodium ambrosioides. Epazote is a popular Mexican seasoning herb used to prevent flatulence caused by eating beans and to get rid of intestinal parasites. Epasote.

Fennel – is used to treat colic and gas. It is also used as a diuretic.

Fenugreek – is used to treat menopause.

Fumatory – Fumaria Officinalis. Fumatory or fumitory contains the fumitory Acid and essential component and a substance into the human body that helps purify the blood. It is used to relieve chest and respiratory problems.

Garlic – Garlic’s active ingredient allicin, is a sulfur compound that boosts the production of white blood cells, acting as an antibiotic, anti-viral and a fungicide. Fresh garlic is also used for treating high blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, preventing cancer and as an immune stimulant.

Ginger – Ginger Root is used to treat nausea to motion sickness.

Kava Kava – Kava-Kava Piper Methysticum. Kava kava is a plant extract that helps reduce stress, anxiety and promotes a feeling or calm and well-being. Kidney Wood – Also called Palo Azul assists in eliminating toxins concentrated in kidney and bladder. Relieves symptoms caused by urinary tract and kidney infection and traditionally used as a kidney cleanser. Lavander – Lavandula Vera. Lavander is good for skin conditions such as burns, rashes, psoriasis and it helps with insomnia.

Lemon Grass – Andropogon Citratum. Lemon grass oil is used to help clear blemishes and maintain balanced skin tone. It is also used as an insect and mosquito repellent. Lemon grass helps cure colds, digestive upsets and lower fever.

Lemon Verbena – Simaba Cedron – Cedron. Lemon verbena helps with nervous condition, stress and depression. It’s good for digestion problems, as a liver tonic and helps to reduce puffiness.

Lentils – Lentils are an excellent source of folic acid, potassium, iron and phosphorus. Lentils are rich in vitamin A, B and C and regulating the digestive system, stopping diarrhea, supplementing the spleen and stomach, expelling the dampness heat.

Licorice Root – is used to treat menopause and in some causes has been shown to work as well or better than hormone replacement therapy. Nutmeg-Myristica Moschata-Nigella Sativa. Nutmeg helps relieve stress, combat muscular pains and rheumatism.

Nopal – Nopalitos – Nopalitos (nopal cactus) properties is a natural diabetes and cholesterol medication and it’s also used in the treatment of obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, skin ailments and viral infections. 

Rose Hips – Rosa Blanda. Rose Hips helps preventing and treating infections, bruises, poor circulation, colds and flu.

Rosemary – Rosemarinus Officinales – Romero. Rosemary cures upset stomach, digestive disorders and headaches. It is also used to prevent cancer and age-related skin damage, liver problems, it’s a diuretic and helps reduce swelling.

Rue – Ruta Graveveolens – Ruda. A tea of Rue helps harden bones, teeth, relieves stomach cramps, bowel cramps, spasms, dizziness and strengthens capillaries and veins.

Sage – is used for colds, urinary tract problems and can be used to treat diabetes.

Saffron – has been shown to have a large effect in destroying cancer cells found in leukemia.

Shah zhu yu – Chinese sour herb diuretic.

Shu di huang – Chinese sweet herb that helps tonify the blood, good as antihypertensive.

Spearmint – Spearmint helps digestion. It is used for the respiratory tract problems for a tired mind and for skin problems. Spearmint also helps to relieve mental fatigue, improves mental clarity, memory and alertness. Spearmint is refreshing, stimulant and the vapors help breathing.

Spirulina – Artrospira Platensis. Spirulina contains high amounts of vitamin B-12. It helps to control sugar levels and encourages weight loss. It is high in chlorophyil and iron. Spirulina supports the immune system, protects the brain from oxidative stress and makes you feel more energetic. Spirulin. Stevia – Stevia is a natural substitute of sugar with no calories, it stimulates the release of insulin and normalizes the response to glucose, especially in type 2 diabetes. Stevia also reduces high blood pressure without reducing normal blood pressure.

St. Johns Wort – Hypericon Perforatum. St. John’s Wort helps promote sound sleep, when you suffer fatigue, low energy, or insomnia due to mild depression.

Thyme – Thymus Vulgaris. Thyme helps to revive and strengthen both body and mind. Thyme also stimulates the brain and improves memory in addition to combat infection of the upper respiratory tract.

Turmeric – is used to treat arthritis and prevent heart diseases. It is also thought to prevent cancer.

Uva ursi – Arctostaphylos uva ursi – Pinguica. Uva ursi has antiseptic and astringent actions, helping flush out bacteria by promoting urination. It helps to reduce accumulations uric acid and to relieve the pain of bladder stones and gravel; Uva ursi is also used to alleviate cystitis problems.

Valerian – Valeriana Officinales. Valerian is considered to be one of the best herbal tranquilizers. Valerian helps people who can’t sleep due to stress.

Violeta – Viola Tricolor. Violeta is used for headaches, coughs, colds, bronchitis, nervousness and general debility.

Yerba Sante – Ercyction Glutenosum. Yerba Santa helps restore the mucosal function and stimulates the production of saliva to reduce dry mouth. Yerba Sante acts as a respiratory stimulant.

Yohimbina – Yohimbine. it’s supposed to have aphrodisiac properties Zapote. Calcarpum Zapota. It’s used for insomnia, hypertension and malaria. It helps control diabetes.