Herb Plant Profiles


  • American Beautyberry

    American Beautyberry

    A beautiful native plant that propagates easily and has numerous beneficial uses for humans and animals alike.

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  • Basil

    Basil

    Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum Other common names: Sweet basil Ocimum basilicum L. (Lamiaceae) commonly known as sweet basil, has been used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of headaches, coughs, diarrhea, constipation, warts, worms, and kidney malfunctions.1 Sources[+] Sources ↑1 Joshi RK. Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum…

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  • Beach Morning Glory

    Beach Morning Glory

    This beach plant is widely used in tropical areas to treat several conditions.

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  • Chamberbitter

    Chamberbitter

    This small plant is a troublesome and prolific weed for gardeners but has a host of health benefits and has been used by indeginous people and in Traditional Chinese Medicine for generations.

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  • Chasteberry Tree

    Chasteberry Tree

    The berries of this plant have a long history of use for reproductive health.

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  • Chickweed

    Chickweed

    Edible, nutritious, and medicinal this weed is a springtime favorite of herbalists.

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  • Dandelion

    Dandelion

    A common yard “weed” with an iconic yellow flower and puffy white seed heads, every part of the dandelion has a wealth of medicinal benefits.

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  • Elderberry‌

    Elderberry‌

    A small fast-growing tree with striking white flowers and dark purple berries, this plant is world famous for its immune-boosting properties.

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  • Goat’s Foot

    Goat’s Foot

    A common tropical creeping vine that grows on the sandy parts of beaches, goat’s foot is salt tolerant and propagates naturally by ocean dispersal (reproduces by sending its seeds, sea beans, floating out by ocean currents).

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  • Gotu Kola

    Gotu Kola

    Often referred to as the “herb of longevity” or “miracle elixir of life,” gotu kola is a staple in traditional Chinese (TCM), Indonesian, and Ayurvedic medicine.

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  • Hibiscus

    Hibiscus

    Plants in the Hibiscus family, including Roselle Hibiscus and Cranberry Hibiscus, have anti-inflammatory properties and help lower blood pressure.1 Preparations Hibiscus Glycerite Hibiscus is infused into glycerite sugar. Take 1 teaspoon up to three times a day regularly. Can be taken directly, mixed with water, or as a sweetener in tea. Sources[+] Sources ↑1 Diane…

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  • Japanese Thistle

    Japanese Thistle

    While it may be a mean looking plant, it is a powerful herbal ally for pollinators, animals, and humans alike.

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  • Loquat

    Loquat

    The Loquat, a tree native to Japan, is easy to identify and is commonly grown in the Southern US as an ornamental and fruit bearing tree. Loquat fruit, seeds, and leaves are full of beneficial plant compounds and have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years.

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  • Meadow Garlic

    Meadow Garlic

    A perennial leafy survivor that thrives in grassy areas and produces edible flowering bulbs.

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  • Mexican Mint

    Mexican Mint

    A hardy, ubiquitous, and easy to grow evergreen plant that is good for the garden, kitchen, and apothecary.

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  • Mint

    Mint

    Mint is a prolific and easy to grow herb. It comes in many varieties and has a long list of medicinal and culinary uses.

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  • Oregano

    Oregano

    Scientific name: Origanum vulgare In traditional medicine, oregano has been used for respiratory conditions (i.e. asthma, bronchitis, cough), gastrointestinal (i.e. diarrhea, indigestions, stomachache), anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, menstrual disorders, and diabetes.1 Sources[+] Sources ↑1 Veenstra JP, Johnson JJ. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) extract for food preservation and improvement in gastrointestinal health. Int J Nutr. 2019;3(4):43-52. doi: 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-2703. Epub…

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  • Pepperweed

    Pepperweed

    Well known and used in Cuba for ailments related to the kidneys and respiratory issues.

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  • Pine

    Pine

    Pine trees are a common tree with a host of medicinal and utilitarian uses. There are seven varieties of pine native to Florida and countless more introduced varieties.

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary

    This aromatic evergreen shrub is currently being researched for its potential benefits to alleviate complications caused by obesity and diabetes, inflammation-associated conditions, and neurological deficits.

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  • Sea Grape

    Sea Grape

    This small sprawling tree has large tropical looking leaves that make it popular as a landscaping tree in beach communities. The fruits and leaves are edible and have a number of medicinal properties.

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  • Sea Oxeye

    Sea Oxeye

    A daisy-like salt marsh flower that is common to Florida beaches.

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  • Shepherd’s Needles

    Shepherd’s Needles

    A common wildflower that grows in fields and lawns across the Southeast, Shepherd’s Needles has a wealth of medicinal and food value.

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  • Spiderwort

    Spiderwort

    A striking and easily identifiable plant that grows throughout North Florida. Spiderwort blooms throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn.

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  • Violet

    Violet

    These small shade-loving plants cover our forest floors in spring and autumn. One of the first flowers of the season, violets have a lot to offer pollinators. As a medicinal herb used for thousands of years, they have a lot to offer us too.

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