Healing herbs, disorders and pain

Explanation in English	Explanation in Spanish	Healing plants
Sexual drive (reducing), hormonal tonic	Reduce el deseo sexual	Vitex (Chaste tree)
Sexual drive (increasing)	Excita el deseo sexual.	Basil, Ginger, Ginseng
Painkiller	Alivia el dolor	Willow Bark, Devil's claw
Narcotic agent	Pérdida de sensaciones; alivio del dolor.	Coca, etc
Gastric acid, against	Combate la acidez en el organismo	Juniper, Fennel
Allergy, reduces the symptoms	Reduce los síntomas de la alergia.	Stinging nettle,extract butterbur
Infection, fighting infection	Combate la infección en el cuerpo.	Garlic, Onions, Sage
Blood clotting, stops blood clotting	Evita la coagulación de la sangre.	Tumeric, Ginger, Garlic
Epilepsy , medicine	Controla las convulsiones.	Cannabis (Psychoactive drug)
Depression, remedy against depression	Reanima y contrarresta la melancolía.	St. john's wort, Tumeric, Lemon balm, etc.
Toothaches, relieves the pain of tooth aching	Alivia los dolores de muelas.	Parsley, Garlic, Cloves, etc.
Vomiting, reduces vomiting	Reduce los vómitos	Dill, Ginger, Chamomile, etc.
Hardening of tissue, helps to prevent the hardening of tissue	Impide el endurecimiento de los tejidos debido a una inflamación crónica	Garlic Pomegranate, Buckwheat
Cramps, relieves cramps	Alivia los calambres.	Thyme, Caraway, Lemon Balm, etc.
Inflammation, acts against inflammation	Reduce las inflamaciones.	Aloe Vera, Elderberries, Lavender, Calendula, Yarrow
Bacteria, fungi or parasites, destroying or preventing	Reduce los microbios.	Calendula, Sage, Garlic, etc.
Nerve pain, relieves or reduces nerve pain	Reduce los dolores nerviosos	St. John's Wort, Valerian, Rosemary, Lemon Balm
Itching, relieves itching	Evita los picores.	Speedwell, Oak, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, etc.
Rheumatism, acts against rheumatism	Contribuye a aliviar el reumatismo.	Arnica, Sage, Yarrow, etc.
Microbes, destroys the development of microbes	Ayuda a prevenir la degeneración de los tejidos y controla las infecciones.	Sage
Sweating, prevents sweating	Reduce la transpiración.	Clary sage, Sage
Poison, neutralizes poison	Neutraliza los venenos.	Basil, Coriander, Dandelion
Virus, kills or suppresses viruses	Controla los organismos víricos.	Thyme, Echinacea
Appetite, stimulates the appetite	Estimula el apetito	Artischoke, Dill, Coriander, Ginger, Ingwer, Enzian, etc.
Contraction of organic tissue	Contrae, tensa y liga tejidos.	Vervain, St. John's wort, Calendula
Bacteria, kills bacteria	Combate las bacterias.	Oregano, Ajo, Sage, Yarrow, etc.
Expectorant	Cura, alivia y ablanda las flemas.	Elecampane, Sage, Coltsfoot, Plantain, Thyme
Cough relieving	Alivia la tos.	ough sirope from chopped onions, Sage, Thyme and candy suger
Heart, related to the heart	De efecto estimulante sobre el corazón.	Hawthorn, Rosemary, etc.
Gas, prevents formation of gases in the gastrointestinal tract	Expulsa gas de los intestinos.	Aniseed, Fennel, Caraway
Head, remedy for disorders pertaining to the head	Estimula y aclara la mente.	Angelica, Valerian, Basil, Woodruff, etc.
Scar healing	Contribuye a la formación de tejidos en una herida.	Aloe Vera, Gota Kola, Chamomile
Bile production, increases the bile production	Incrementa la producción de bilis.	Yarrow, Common centaury, Artichocke, etc.
Heart tonic	Tónico para el corazón.	Ginseng
Purifying and detoxifying effect	Purifica la sangre.	Elderberry, Stinging nettle, Dandelion, Vervain, Aloe Vera
Nasal congestion, relieving	Elimina mucosas nasales.	Garlic, Onion, Aloe Vera, Eucalyptus, etc.
Germs, destroys germs	Destruye gérmenes.	Oregano, Nasturtium
Toxins, removes toxins from the body	Neutraliza las sustancias tóxicas.	Basil, Coriander, Basilikum, Koriander, Dandelion
Odor, destroys odor	Destruye el olor.	Sage
Digestion, stimulates digestion	Ayuda la digestión.	Wormwood, Beifuss, Marjoram, Yarrow
Urine, agent that increases the amount of urine	Incrementa la producción de orina.	Birch leaves, Horse tail, Dandelion, etc.
Menstruation, stimulates menstruation	Promueve y regula la menstruación.	Ginger, Aloe Vera, etc.
Skin, softens and soothes the skin	Reblandece la piel.	Aloe Vera, Lady's mantle, etc.
Spleen tonic	Tónico del bazo.	Stinging nettle, Chicory, Agrimony
Energy, strength and power	Incrementa la adrenalina y las energías.	Basil, Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair), Ginseng, Ginger, Parsley, etc.
Stomach problems	Alivia los trastornos gástricos.	Aniseed, Fennel, Fenchel, Caraway
Respiratory tract, expels mucus from the respiratory tract	Elimina el exceso de mucosa de los bronquios.	Coltsfoot, Dandelion, Sage, Ribwort, Thyme, etc.
Fever reducing	Refresca y reduce temperaturas elevadas del organismo.	Lime tree, Thyme, Willow
Fungus, destroys fungus	Destruye las infecciones de hongos.	Ginger, Lemon balm, Oregano
Lactation, promotes lactation	Incrementa la secreción de leche.	Fennel, Aniseed, Vervain
Bleeding, stops bleeding	Detiene la hemorragia de una herida.	Yarrow
Liver and gallbladder, stimulates the function of the liver and gallbladder	Estimula y favorece la función del hígado y de la vesícula biliar.	Artischoke, Yarrow, Dandelion, Wormwood
Blood sugar, lowers blood sugar	Reduces blood sugar	Sweet leaf, Prickly pear, Cinnamon, Basil, etc.
Blood pressure, lowers blood pressure	Reduce la tensión.	Garlic, Yarrow, Hawthorn, etc.
Insects, eliminates the insects	Elimina los insectos.	Lemon Balm, Lavender, Pepermint, Rosemary, etc.
Constipation, relieves constipation	Favorece la evacuación intestinal.	Artischoke, Fennel, Flaxseed, etc.
Nervous excitement, soothes nervous excitement	Reduce los trastornos nerviosos.	St. John's Wort, Basil, Lemon Balm, etc.
Childbirth, facilitates the childbirth	Facilita el parto.	Valerian roots, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Bitter orange peel
Health, restores health	Restaura la salud.	Ginkgo biloba, Ginseng, Rosemary etc.
Blisters and swellings	Disuelve ampollas e hinchazones.	Birch, stinging nettle, garlic, etc.
Blood circulation, stimulates blood circulation	Reanima, incrementando el torrente sanguíneo.	Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginger
Soothing effect	Calma	St. John's Wort, Lemon Balm, Valerian, Lavender
Perspiration, agent that induces perspiration	Aumenta la transpiración.	Lime blossom, Willow, Raspberry, etc.
Strengthening and fortifying	Mejora el rendimiento corporal.	Kola nut, Nutmeg, Buckthorn, etc.
Uterine tonic	Tónico del útero.	Lady's mantle, Yarrow
Worms, expels intestinal worms	Expulsa lombrices.	Preventive: Thyme tea
Wounds and sores, an agent that helps to heal wounds and sores by external application	Impide la degeneración de los tejidos y detiene las hemorragias de las heridas.	Hemp-agrimony, Arnica

Medical terms for healing herbs

Spanish	English	Explanation in English
Anafrodisíaco	Anaphrodisiac	Reduces the sexual drive, hormonal tonic
Afrodisíaco	Aphrodisiac	Increases the sexual drive
Analgésico	Analgesic	Painkiller
Anestésico	Anesthetic	Narcotic agent
Antiácido	Antacid	Against gastric acid
Antialérgico	Antiallergic	Reduces the symptoms of an allergy.
Antibiótico	Antibiotic	Fights infection
Anticoagulante	Blood thinner	Stops the clotting of blood
Anticonvulsivo	Antiepileptic drugs	medicines for epilepsy
Antidepresivo	Antidepressant	Remedy against depression
Antiodontálgico	Antiodontalgic agent	Relieves the pain of toothaches
Antiemético	Antiemetic	Reduces vomiting
Antiesclerótico	Antisclerotic	Helps prevent the hardening of tissue.
Antiespasmódico	Antispasmodic	Relieves cramps
Antiinflamatorio	Anti-inflammatory	Acting against inflammation
Antimicrobiano	Antimicrobial	Agent that destroys or prevents the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or parasites.
Antineurálgico	Antineuralgic	Relieves or reduces nerve pain
Antiprurítico	Antipruritic	Relieves the sensation of itching
Antirreumático	Antirheumatic	Acting against rheumatism
Antiséptico	Antiseptic	Destroys the development of microbes
Antisudorífico	Antiperspirant	Prevents sweating
Antivenenoso	Antivenenous	Neutralizes poison
Antiviral	Antiviral	Kills or suppresses a virus
Aperitivo	Aperitif	Stimulates the appetite
Astringente	Astringent	Causes contraction of organic tissue
Bactericida	bactericidal	Kills bacteria
Balsámico	Balsamic	Expectorant
Béquico	Cough-relieving	Cough relieving
Cardíaco	Cardio-	Related to the heart
Carminativo	Carminative	Prevents formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract
Cefálico	Cephalic	Remedy for disorders pertaining to the head
Cicatrizante	Scarring	Healing scars
Colagogo	Cholagogic	Increases the bile production
Cordial	Related to the heart	Heart tonic
Depurativo	Depurative	Purifying and detoxifying effect
Descongestivo	Decongestant	Relieves nasal congestion
Desinfectante	Antiseptic	Destroys germs
Desintoxicante	Detoxifying	Removes toxins from the body
Desodorante	deodorant	Destroys odor
Digestivo	Digestive	Stimulates digestion
Diurético	Diuretic	Agent that increases the amount of urine excreted
Emenagogo	Emmenagogue	Stimulates menstruation
Emoliente	Emollient	Softens and soothes the skin
Esplénico	Splenic-	Spleen tonic
Estimulante	Stimulant	Agent that quickens the physiological functions of the body.
Estomacal	Stomach	Helps with stomach problems
Expectorante	Expectorant	Expels mucus from the respiratory tract
Febrífugo	Febrifuge	Reduces fever
Fungicida	Fungicide	Destroys fungus
Galactagogo	Galactagogue	Promotes lactation
Hemostático	Hemostatic	Stops bleeding
Hepático	Hepatic	Stimulates the function of the liver and gallbladder
Hipoglucémico	Hypoglycemic	Lowers blood sugar
Hipotensivo	Hypotensive	Lowers blood pressure
Insecticida	Insecticide	Eliminates the insects
Laxante	Laxative	Relieves constipation
Nervino	Nervine	Soothes nervous excitement
Parturiento	Maternity	Facilitates the childbirth
Reconstituyente	Restorative	Restores health
Resolvente	Dissolving agent	Dissolves blisters and swellings
Rubefaciente	Rubefacient	Stimulates blood circulation
Sedante	Sedating	Soothing effect
Sudorífico	Sudorific	Agent that induces perspiration
Tónico	Tonic	A remedy used to strengthen and fortify the body
Uterino	Uterine	Uterine tonic
Vermífugo	Vermifuge	Expels intestinal worms
Vulnerario	Vulnerary	An agent that helps to heal wounds and sores by external application

Healing herbs in Uruguay

My love for healing herbs brought me to the Garden Nursery Pachamama - the best I have ever seen. It was amazing - but I was CONFUSED. Of course the plants are labelled in Spanish which didn't help me much. I decided to make a course about herbalism at the "Instituto Paracelso". So my knowledge about the plants here in Uruguay and their names increased thanks to our proficient instructor Carlos Guerra who is also the Director of the "Instituto Paracelso". Thank you Carlos! The pictures are published with his kind permission.
http://www.tinturadesol.com/
http://www.institutoparacelso.com/

You can buy the plants and also trees and shrubs (mainly fruit and berries) at Vivero Pachamama.

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English	Spanish	Scientific name	Healing properties
Agave	Maguey	Agave	Antiseptic, wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, used externally
Aloe Vera	Aloe Vera	Aloe barbadensis	Excellent treatment for skin conditions such as burns and eczema.
Anamu	Guine	Petiveia alliacea	Kills cancer cells, stimulates the immune system
Angelica root	Angelica	Angelica Archangelica	Medicine to stimulate gastric secretion, treat skin disorders, flatulence, and rheumatism.
Angel's Trompet	Floripondio	Brugmansia arborea	Poisonous plant, hallucinogenic drug, poisonous to: Cats, Dogs,
Araza	Araza	Eugenia stipitata	Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antispasmodic effects.
Artichoke	Alcaucil	Cynara scolymus	Artichokes are probably best known for their cholesterol reducing and liver protecting properties.
Autumn mandrake	Mandragora	Mandragora autumnalis	Poisonous, only in homeopathic, sleep inducing, joint pain, asthma, depression
Avocado	Palta	Persea americana	Reduces blood pressure, cardiotonic, use in cosmetics
Ayahuasca	Ayahuasca	Banisteriopsis caapi	Psychoactive drug, used by shamans
Basil	Albahaca	Ocimum basilicum	Anti-inflammatory, combats bowel inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis.
Bay leaves	Laurel	Laurus nobilis	Immune booster, wound healing and anti-viral
Black current	Grosellero Negro	Ribes nigrum	Boosts immune system, antioxidant capabilities
Blackberry	Zarzamora	Rubus Fruticosus	Against diarrhea. astringent, blood purifying, skin impurities
Blue Vervain	Verbena	Verbena Hastata	Diuretic, Respiratory disorders, soothing
Boldo	Boldo	Boldean fragans	Supports the gallbladder, calms upset stomachs
Borage	Borraja	Borago officinalis	Diuretic, demulcent, emollient, digestive
Broadleaf Plantain	llanten	Plantago major	Blood purifying, expectorant, antibacterial, diuretic, cough
Bushy Matgrass	Salvia trepadora	Lippia Alba	Against headache and migraine
Cabbage	Rabano	Brassica oleracea L.	Rheumatism, gout, inflammations
Calaguala	Calaguala	Campyloneurum angustifolium	Blood-purifying, sudorific, against skin diseases and rheumatism
Calendula	Calendula	Calendula officinalis	Calendula is applied to the skin to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation) and to treat poorly healing wounds
Camphor	Alcanfor	Cinnamomum camphora	Camphor as an essential oil is stimulant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, decongestant, anesthetic, sedative, antineuralgic, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, also against insects
Castor Bean	Tartago	Ricinus Communis	Used as a laxative, Castor oil should be applied topically for getting relief from general muscle aches, arthritis and back ache.
Chacruna	Chacruna	Psychotria viridis	It is known primarily as an additive to the ayahuasca brew used in South and Central America.
Chamomile	Manzanilla	Chamaemelum nobile	Digestive disorders, flatulence, cramps
Cinnamon tree	Canelero	Cinnamorum zeilanicum	Anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-septic, local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, rubefacient (warming and soothing), carminative and anti-flatulent properties.
Coffee plant	Cafe	Coffea	Stimulant, the shrub can reach a height of 16 feet
Comfrey	Confrei	Symphytum	Externally for its uses as in healing wounds, inflammation, bruises, muscle and joint aches
Common Mullein	Gordolobo	Verbascum thapsus	Demulcent, emollient and astringent, useful in pectoral complaints and bleeding of the lungs and bowels
Common rue	Ruda	Ruta graveolens	Relieves cramps, improves blood circulation, combats flatulence
Coriander	Cilantro	Coriandrum sativum	Anti bacterial and antiseptic, digestive, antispasmodic
Dandelion	Diente de Leon	Taraxacum officinale	Diuretic, used in kidney and liver disorders
Digital	Digital	Digitalis purpurea	The homeopathic remedy digitalis is primarily used to treat heart ailments
Echinacea	Equinacea	Echinacea angustifolia	Stimulates the body's immune system, fights infections, especially the common cold, the flu, and other upper respiratory infections.
English Ivy	Hiedra	Hedera helix	Expectorant properties, stimulates mucus glands
Ephedra	Ephedra	Ephedra fragilis	Medical plant, psychoactive, stimulating, dangerous when overdosed
Espinheira santa	Congorosa	Maytenus ilicifolia	Tree, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, estrogenic effect, pain reliever
Evening primrose	Onagra	Oenothera	Tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of obesity, seeds for skin and blood vessels
Fennel	Hinojo	Foeniculum vulgare	Remedy for gas, acid stomach, gout, cramps, colic and spasms, calming
Fig	Higuera	Ficus carica	Figs are used for their mild, laxative action
Fireweed	Epilobio	Epilobium angustifolium	A treatment for prostate and urinary problems including benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate, and for various gastrointestinal disorders
Ginger	Jengibre	Zingiber officinale	Warming remedy, lowering high blood pressure, anti-viral, cold and flu remedy
Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair)	Ginkgo Biloba	Ginkgo Biloba	Stimulates the brain and reduces short-term memory loss, improves blood circulation
Greater Celandine	Celidonia	Chelidonium Majus	homeopathic, (poisonous), liver and biliary system.
Guava	Guayabo	Psidium guajava	Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiarrheal, antimutagenic properties.
Hawthorn	Crataegus, Espino blanco	Crataegus monogyna	Beneficial to the cardiovascular system
Hemlock	Cicuta	Conium maculatum	Poisonous, only used as a homeopathic remedy
Hollyhock	Malvarrosa	Alcea rosea	Emollient, demulcent and diuretic properties
Horehound herb	Marrubio	Marrubium vulgare	Anti inflammatory effects, Bronchitis, cough
Horse-chestnut	Castaño de Indias	Aesculus hippocastanum	Varicose veins, hemorrhoids, swollen veins
Horsetail	Cola de caballo	Equisetum	Relieves rheumatism, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, blood-cleansing
Juniper	Enebro	Juniperus communis	Digestion problems, loss of appetite, infections
Lady's mantle	Pie de Leon	Alchemilla vulgaris	Particularly for women's diseases, blood purifying, diuretic, relieves cramps
Lavender	Lavanda	Lavandula officinalis	Lavender is used for restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression. It is also used for a variety of digestive complaints including meteorism.
Lemon Balm	Melisa (toronjil)	Melissa officinalis	Calming effects (anxiety, sleep problems, restlessness), antioxidant, protects brain cells,
Lemon Beebrush	Cedron	Aloysia citrodora	Protects your muscles, reduces inflammation, boosts the immune system, calms the stomach, reduces fevers, soothes nerves, and clears up congestion
Lemongrass	Lemongrass	Cymbopogon citratus	Reduces fevers, bowel spasms, soothing
Marcela	Marcela	Achyrocline satureioides	Respiratory disorders, kills viruses and bacteria
Marjoram	Mejorana	Origanum majorana	Calming the stomach and digestive system, eliminating flatulence, curing or preventing basic intestinal infections
Mexican tea	Paico	Dysphania ambrosioides	anti-parasite, carminative, vermifuge, digestive
Milk thistle	Cardo Mariano	Silybum marianum	Recommended herb for liver health, contains numerous anti-aging properties, works as a free radical scavenger and powerful antioxidant
Mother of Thousands	Aranto	Kalanchoe daigremontiana	Used externally: inflammations, ulcers, athlete's foot, eczema, warts
Myrtle	Arrayan	Myrtus communis	Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, expectorant properties
Night Shade	Belladona	Atropa belladonna	homeopathic, against inflammation (poisonous
Orchid tree	Pata de vaca	Bauhinia forficata	Effective against Diabetes Mellitus
Oregano	Oregano	Origanum vulgare	Antioxidant , anti-fungal, antibiotic, pain reliever
Parsley	Perejil	Petroselinum crispum	Rich in many vital vitamins, keeps the immune system strong, relieves joint pain
Passion fruit	Maracuya	Passiflora edulis	Relaxing, antispasmodic, stimulating and uplifting effect
Peppermint	Menta Piperita	Mentha piperita	Antispasmodic, cholagogue, prevents flatulence, antibacterial
Peruvian Pepper tree	Anacahuita	Schinus molle	Antimicrobial and antiseptic against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections;
Peruvian torch cactus	San Pedro	Trichocereus peruvianus	Psychoactive plant
Rosemary	Romero	Rosmarinus officinalis	Boosting memory, anti-inflammatory, improves circulation, antibacterial
Saffron	Azafran	Crocus sativus	Anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties
Sage	Salvia comun gris	Salvia officinales	Gingivitis, gingival bleeding, sore throat
Silver Linden	Tilo	Tilia Tomentosa	Calming, relaxing, blood-cleansing, expectorant, sudorific
Sorrel	Acedera	Rumex acetosa	Cools inflammation, diuretic, blood-cleansing and expectorant
Southern Elder	Sauco	Sambucus Australis	Catarrh, cough
Southern wood	Abrotano	Artemisia abrotanum	Southernwood was used traditionally for cramps, urinary disorders, menstrual pain and cough as well as antidote against snake bites or other poisonous animals.
Spade leaf	Centella Asiatica	Hydrocotyle asiatica L	Sunburn, skin injuries
Speedwell	Veronica	Veronica Officinalis	Externally in ointments to treat skin inflammations, wounds and eczema. Tonic, relaxing, diuretic, blood-purifying.
St. John's Wort	Hiperico	Hypericum perforatum	Antidepressant, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Stevia	Stevia	Stevia Rebaudiana	Diabetes, lowers blood pressure, weight control
Stinging nettle	Ortiga	Urtica	Perfect for purification and detoxification, blood purifying, beneficial effect on hair growth
Stonebreaker	Quiebrapiedras	Phyllanthus niruri	Kidney- and bladderstones
Sundew	Drosera	Drosera Capensis	For dry coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma and "bronchial cramps".
Sunflower	Girasol	Helianthus annuus	Diuretic, expectorant, against coughs, colds and whooping cough
Thornapple	Estramonio	Datura stramonium	Homeopathic remedy, used for treating various disorders of the nervous system
Thyme	Tomillo	Thymus Vulgaris	Cough, disinfection, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial
Tree tobacco	Palan Palan	Nicotiana glauca	stimulating, narcotic, ingestion of the leaves can be fatal
Turmeric	Curcuma	Curcuma longa	Anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties, stomach disorders, protects the liver from toxins
Valerian	Valeriana	Valeriana Officinalis	Calming, relaxing, antispasmodic
Vitex (Chaste tree)	Agnus Castus	Vitex Agnus-Castus	A supreme hormonal tonic for women
Watercress	Berro	Nasturtium officinale	Stimulant and expectorant in the treatment of coughs and bronchitis
Wormwood (Mugwort)	Artemisia	Artemisia	Antispasmodic, stimulates blood circulation, soothing, stimulates digestion, expels worms
Wormwood	Ajenjo	Artemisia absinthium	Stimulates digestion and prevents heartburn and gas, boosts energy
Yarrow	Milenrama	Achillea millefolium	Gynecological illnesses, diaphoretic, astringent, tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic
Yerba Mate	Yerba Mate	Ilex Paraguariensis	Tonic, diuretic, stimulant, depurative, stimulates digestion, weight loss aid, energizing