Tibetan Herbal & Medicinal Plants
This list was compiled from a rare formula from an old herbal book.
The old plant names were researched and updated for modern use.
There are elements of mystery as to authenticity, accuracy, identification,
preparation, dosages, efficacy, and usefulness at all,
but this list may be worth further study and verification.
Please do not use any of the unknown and toxic plants listed, period.
The most important knowledge in this list is probably
the ancient use of simple plants and fruits to achieve health.
While many herbal lists use toxic plants to achieve health,
the lesson from this list is so basic that it is often overlooked by many herbal texts.
The Secret Of Tibetan Herbal Medicine Is ....
See End Of List For Surprise Answer !!
Original Old List, Revised Botanical Name, Common Name, Edibility
- Plantaginis herba, Plantago lanceolata? English Plantain, Edible Herb
- similar spp., Plantago indica, Eurasian Plantain, Edible Herb
- Polygoni avicul., Polygonum aviculare, Knotgrass, Edible Herb
- similar spp., Polygonum multiflorum, Fo Ti Teng, Edible Herb
- Potentillae herba, Potentilla aurea, Golden Cinquefoil, Edible Herb
- similar spp., Potentilla auserina, Silverweed, Edible Herb
- Latuca sativa, Latuca sativa, Lettuce, Edible Herb
- Calendulae flos., Calendula spp., Marigold, Edible Herb
- Cardomoni, Elettaria cardomonum, Cardamom, Edible Herb
- Aegle sepiar, Citrus sinensis? Hardy Orange, Edible Fruit
- Caryophylli, Cary. spp.? Cloves, Spice Tree
- Ganja, Canabis indica, Hashish, Sacred Herb
- Hedychii spicat., Hedychium spicatum, Gingerlily, Probably OK
- Liquiritae rad., Gly. spp. ? Licorice Root, Probably OK
- Valerianai rad., Valeriana officinalis, Valerian, Medicinal Herb
- Amorni medic, Oxalis spp., Wood Sorrel, Bitter Tonic
- Lichen, Lichen islandicus, Iceland Moss, Toxicity Unknown
- Aguilegiae viridi, Aguilegia viridiflora, Columbine, Toxicity Unknown
- Costus amarus, Costus speciosus? Spiral Flag, Toxicity Unknown
- Sida cordifolia, Sida spicatum? Heart Leaved Sida, Toxicity Unknown
- similar spp., Sida hermaphrodita, Virginia Mallow, Toxicity Unknown
- Santali rubr., Santalum rubrum? Red Sanders, Toxicity Unknown
- similar spp., Santalum album, Sandalwood, Toxicity Unknown, incense
- Melia tousend, Melia azedarach? China Berry Tree, Toxic Berry,avoid
- Tuber aconiti, Tuber aconitium, Monkshood, Very Toxic, avoid
- Myroblans, Prunus spp., Plum ( PRUNES !) Edible Fruit
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