Complete guide to herbal actions

your complete list of actions to print out and keep handy

Herbal actions refer to the specific therapeutic effects or medicinal properties that herbs can have on the body. They describe how an herb functions and what it can be used to treat or support. Understanding herbal actions is essential for herbalists to properly select and combine herbs for formulating effective remedies.

Everyone knows that certain herbs are good for certain things. For example, chamomile helps you relax and echinacea is used during cold and flu season.

This is going to be a long list. So, grab your notebook because we are going to cover a lot of information.

At the end of this post, there will be a PDF download for you to get and print to keep handy within your apothecary. Let’s get started.

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What are Adaptogenic Herbs?

We have already covered adaptogens.

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Adaptogen

• An herb that helps balance the body by supporting and improving its ability to deal with physical, mental, and emotional stress.

• Examples: ashwagandha, Panax ginseng, Rhodiola rosea, maca

Alterative

• Alternatives are herbal treatments that progressively improve the body's normal body functions.

• Examples: burdock, red clover. dandelion, nettles

Analgesic

• Provides pain relief, topically and internally by altering perception of pain without unconsciousness.

• Examples: California poppy, valerian, wild lettuce