Herbs of Mexico

Herb Name Reference Guide

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Abies balsamea Fir Abeto

Acacia farnesiana Huisache
Acacia farnesiana Acacia Aromo
Acacia farnesiana Spunge tree
Acacia farnesiana Guisache
Acacia vera Acacia Acacia
Acacia vera Gum arabic Goma arabe
Acalypha pheoides Copper leaf Hierba del cancer
Achillea millefolia Milflor
Achillea millefolium Yarrow Millenrama
Aconitum tragoctonum Aconite Aconito
Aconitum tragoctonum Goats bane
Acorus calamus Calamus Calamo aromatico
Acorus calamus Sweet flag Acoro
Adiantum pedatum Maidenhair fern Culantrillo del pozo
Agave americana Agave Maguey
Agave americana Century plant Agave
Agave guttata Agave Amole
Agramonia eupatoria Agrimony Agrimonia
Agramonia eupatoria Cockleburr Ciento en rama
Allium sativum Garlic Ajo
Alnus rubra Alder Aliso
Aloe socotrina Alcibar
Aloe socotrina Aloe vera Savila
Alpina galanga Galangal Galangal
Alpinia cardamomum Cardamum Cardamomo
Altea officinalis Althea
Altea officinalis Mallow
Altea officinalis Malva Althea
Altea officinalis Marshmallow Malva
Amaranthus hypochondriacus Pilewort Ficaria
Amaranthus spp. Amaranth Ataco
Amygdalus persica Peach tree Durazno
Amygdalus persica Peach tree Durazno
Amyris gileadensis Balsam of giliad Balsamo
Anagallis spp. Tlalocoxochitl
Anagallis spp. Pimpernel Anagalide
Anchusa officinalis Alkanet
Anchusa officinalis Bugloss Buglosa
Andropogon citratum Te de limon

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Andropogon citratum Lemon grass Hierba luisa

Anemone pulsatilla Pulsatilla Pulsatilla
Anethum graveolens Dill Eneldo
Angelica atropurpea Archangel
Angelica atropurpurea Angelica Angelica
Anthemis nobilis Chamomile Manzanilla
Apium graveolens Celery Apio
Apocynum androsaemifolium Bitter root Verdolaga de la montana
Aralia recemosa Espicanardo
Aralia recemosa Spikenard Aralia
Arctium lappa Lampazo
Arctium lappa Burdock Bardana
Arctostaphylos uva ursi Guayuba
Arctostaphylos uva ursi Bearberry Uva ursi
Arctostaphylos uva ursi Uva ursi Pinguica
Arenaria mariana Sandwort Arenaria
Argemone mexicana Cardo flor amarilla
Argemone mexicana Prickly poppy Chicalote
Aristolochia serpentaria Birthwort
Aristolochia serpentaria Snake root Serpentaria
Aristolochia serpentaria Snake root Aristoloquia
Aristolochia serpentaria Virginia snake root Guaco
Arnica montana Arnica Arnica
Arnica montana Leopardsbane
Artemisia absinthium Absinth
Artemisia absinthium Old woman Aluinos
Artemisia absinthium Wormwood Ajenjo
Artemisia draculus Tarragon Estragon
Artemisa vularis Ajenjo
Artemisia vulgaris Artemisa
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort Estafiate
Asclepias lanuginosa Milkweed Ceniso
Asclepias syriaca Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa Pluerisy root Tlalacxoyatl
Asclepiodora decumbens Spider milkweed Imortal
Asparagus officinalis Asparagus Asparrago
Asperula ordata Woodfuff Asperula
Atropa belladonna Belladona Belladona
Avena sativa Paja
Avena sativa Oat straw Avena
Balsamodendron myrrh Myrrh Mirra
Barosma bletulina Buchu Buchu
Batisia tintoria Indigo Anil
Bellis perennis Margarita
Bellis penennis Bellorita
Bellis penennis Daisy (common) Maya

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Berberis aquifolia Oregon grape Agracejo (oregon)

Berberis vulgaris Berberis
Berberis vulgaris Barberry Agracejo
Betonica officinalis Wood betony Betonia
Betula alba Birch Abedul
Bixa orellana Annato Achiote
Borago officinalis Borage Borraja
Bouvardia ternifolia Hierba del indio
Bouvardia ternifolia Romerillo
Bouvardia ternifolia Tabaquillo
Bouvardia ternifolia Scarlet bouvardia Hierba del pasmo
Brauneria angustifolia Black samson root
Brauneria angustifolia Echinacea Echinacea
Brauneria purpurea Purple cone flower
Brickellia spp. Hamula
Brickellia spp. Prodigiosa
Brickellia spp. Brickellia Hamula de monterey
Bryonia alba Bryony Brionia
Buddleia americana Hierba de la mosca
Buddleia americana Tepoza
Buddleia americana Salvia virgen
Buddleia americana Butterfly bush Tepozan
Buxus semprevirens Box tree Boj
Cacalia cordifolia Cachana
Cacalia cordifolia Groundsel Cachanes
Cacalia decomposita Groundsel Matarique
Caesalpinia pulcherrima Barbados pride Hoja sen
Caesalpinia pulcherrima Caesalpinia Tabachin
Calamus draco Dragons blood Sangre de dragon
Calcarcpum zapota Zapote
Calcarpum zapota Zapote Mamey
Calendula officinalis Zempual
Calendula officinalis Marigold Mariola
Calendula officinalis Calendula Calendula
Calliadra houstoniana Tabardillo
Calliandra houstoniana Panbotano colliandra Hierba del burro
Capsella bursa-pastosis Shepheros purse Bolsa de pastor
Capsicum anum Chile Guinea
Capsicum anum Capsicum Aji
Capsicum anum Cayenne Chile
Carica papaya Papaya Papaya
Carum carui Carroway seed Alcarravea
Caryophyllus aronaticus Cloves Clavo de olor
Cassia angustifolia Senn
Cassia angustifolia Senna Hojasenn

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Cassia fistula Purging fistula Cana fistula

Castela spp. Castela Chaparro amargo
Castelleja canescens Cola de borrego
Castilleja canescens Painted cup Garanona
Cecropia arbustifolia Chancarro
Cecropia arbustifolia Guarumbo
Cecropia arbustifolia Trumpet tree Guarumo
Centaurea benedicta Holy thistle Cardo santo
Ceratonia siliqua Carob Algarroba
Ceratonia siliqua St, Johns bread
Cereus grandiflora Flor de junco
Cereus grandiflora Ptihaya
Cereus grandiflora Night blooming cereus Cactus grandiflora
Cetraria islandica Iceland moss Musgo icelandico
Cheilanthes elegans Lip fern Cola de zorra
Chenopodium ambrosioides Jerusalem oak Apazote
Chenopodium ambrosioides Mexican tea Epazote de comer
Chenopodium ambrosiodes Worn seed Ambrosia
Chenopodium feotidum Feotid goosfoot Epazote de zorillo
Chiococca alba Orejuela de raton
Chiococca alba Davids milkberry Oreja de raton
Chiranthodendron pentadactylon Flor de manita
Chondrus crispus Irish moss Carragaen
Chrysanthemum parthenium Santa maria
Chrysanthemum parthenium Fever few Altamisa
Cichorium intybus Chicory Chicoria
Cichorium intybus Succory Achicoria
Cimicifuga racemosa Cimifuga
Cimicifuga racemosa Black cohosh Hierba de la cinche
Cinchona calisaya Quina amarillo
Cinchona calisaya Yellow bark chinchona Quina calisaya
Chinchona ledgeriana Ledger bark cinchona Quina amarillo
Cinchona succirubra Cinchona Quina roja
Cinchona succirubra Peruvian bark
Cinchona succirubra Quina red
Cinnamomum zeylanicum Cinnamon Canela
Citrus acida Lime Raiz de lima
Citrus aurantium Orange blossoms Azahares de naranjo
Citrus vulgaris Bitter orange Naranjo agrio
Coccolos palmatus Cocculos Cocculos
Cocculos palmatus Colombo Calumba
Cochlearia amoracia Mostaza de frailes
Cochlearia amoracia Horse radish Coclearia
Cola acuminata Kola nut Nuez kola
Collinsonia canadensis Collinsonia

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Collinsonia canadensis Stone root

Convallaria majalis Lily of the valley Lirio del valle
Convallaria polygonatum Lagrimas de solomon
Convallaria polygonatum Solomon seal Convalaria
Conyza flaginoides Flea bane Simonillo
Coptis trifolia Goldthread
Cordia boissieri Anachuita(cordia) Anacahuite
Coriadrum stativum Coriander Culantro
Coriandrum sativum Cilantro Cilantro
Cratagus coccinea Esplino blanco
Crataegus spp. Espino blanco
Crataegus spp. Hawthorn Tejocote
Cresentia cujete Tecomate
Cresentia cujete Morro
Cresentia cujete Cuatecomate
Cresentia cujete Calabash tree Jicaro
Cresentia cujete Gourd tree Guaje
Crocus sativus Saffron Asafran
Crotalaria plumila Crotalaria Romerillo
Croton alamosanus Croton Ocotillo
Croton cascarilma Palo sarito
Croton cascarrilma Croton Copalquin
Croton dranco Sangre de drago
Croton draco Croton Sangregado
Croton niveus Quina blanca
Croton niveus Cascrrilla
Croton niveus Croton Copalchi
Cuminum cyminum Cumin Comino
Cuphea aequipetala Atlanchana
Cuphea aequipetala Cuphea Hierba del cancer
Cupressus sempervirens Huata
Cupressus sempervirens Cypress Cipres
Curatella americana Raspa viejo
Curatella americana Rasca la vieja
Cydonia vulgaris Quince Cydonia
Cynara scolymus Artichoke Alcachofa
Cyperus esculentus Chufa
Cyperus esculentus Flatsedge Peonia(mex.)
Cypripedium flavum Ladies slipper
Cypripedium flavum Nerve root
Cypripedium pubescens Ladies slipper
Cypripedium pubescens Nerve root
Cystisus scoparia Common broom Retama
Datura spp. Datura Datura
Datura spp. Jamestown weed Toloache

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Datura spp. Stramonium Estramonio

Datura spp. Thornapple Reina de la noche
Daucus carota Carrot Zanahoria
Delphinium consolida Estafisagra
Delphinium consolida Larkspur Albarraz
Dianthus caryophyllus Carnation Clavel
Dichondra argentea Pony foot Oreja de raton
Dioscorea villosa Wild yam Dioscorea
Dorstenia contrayerba Contrayerba Contra hierba
Ephedra americana Brigon tea Popotillo
Ephedra americana Desert tea Tepopote
Ephedra americana Ephedra Itamo real
Ephedra americana Mormon tea Canutillo
Ephedra americana Pingo pingo
Equisetum hyemale Caricillo
Equisetum hyemale Horse tail Cola de caballo
Equisetum hyemale Scouring rush Canutillo
Equisetum hyemale Shave grass Limpia plata
Erdyction glutenosum Yerba santa Hierba santa
Eretchites hieracifolius Fire weed Chamico
Erigon canadence Conisa
Erigon canadence Flea bane Hierba pulgera
Erodium cicutarium Fileree Alfilerillo
Eryngium carlinae Eryngo Hierba del sapo
Erythrina americana Poro
Erythrina americana Coral bean Colorin
Eucaliptus globulos Eucaliptus Eucalipto
Eufrasia ossicinalis Eye bright Eufrasia
Eugenia pimenta Allspice Pimienta jamaica
Eupatorium perfoliatum Ague weed Eupatorio
Eupatorium perfoliatum Boneset Hierba del angel
Eupatorium perfoliatum Joe pye
Eupatorium purpureum Queen of meadow Reina de los prados
Eupatorium purpureum Gravel root Ulmaria
Eupatorium purpureum Trumpet weed
Euphorbia prostata Euphorbia Hierba de la golondrina
Euphorbia prostata Spurge Golondrina
Evonymus europeaus Wahoo Evonimo
Fagus ferruginea Beech Haya
Feoniculum officinalis Anizeto
Feoniculum officinalis Fennel Hinojo
Fragaria vesca Strawberry Fresa
Fraxinus americana Ash Fresno
Focus versiculosus Bladderwrack Fuco verigoso
Focus versiculosus Kelp Alga marina

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Focus versiculosus Sea-wrack

Fumaria officinalis Fumatory Fumaria
Galium aparine Bedstraw
Galium aparine Cleavers Galio
Galium aparine Madder Cuajaleche
Galphimia humboltiana Tryallis Palo muerto
Gaultheria procumbens Gaulteria
Gaultheria procumbens Wintergreen Axocopaque
Gentiana lutea Gentian Genciana
Geranium maculatum Celandine Celindonia
Geranium robertianum Herb robert
Gerianium carolinianum Alum root
Gerianium carolinianum Cranesbill Alquimilia
Glycyrrhiza glabra Regaliz
Glycyrrhiza glabra Palo dulce
Glycyrrhiza galabra Licorice Orozus
Gnaphalium spp. Cudweed
Gnaphalium spp. Life everlasting Pie de gato
Gnaphalium spp. Pearly everlasting Gordo lobo
Gomphrena decumbens Prostrate gonphrena Imortal
Gonolubus condurango Condurango Condurango
Gossypium herbaceum Cotton root Algadonera
Guaiacum officinalis Palo santo
Guaicum officinalis Huaxacan
Guiacum officinalis Lignumvitae Guayacan
Guaiacum sactum Palo santo
Guaiacum sactum Lignumvitae Guayacan
Guazuma tomentosa Guacima
Guazuma tomentosa Guazuma tree Guacimo
Hamamelis virginica Vara mosqueada
Hamamelis virginica Hamamelis
Hamamelis virginica Witch hazel Abellano hamamelis
Heamatoxylum campechiamun Palo colorado
Heamatoxylum campechianum Logwood Palo brazil
Hechita glomerata Guapilla
Hedeoma pulegoides Pennyroyal Poleo
Helenium integrefolia Sneez weed Chapuz
Helanthemum canadens Flor de pena
Helianthemum canadens Jerico rose Rosa de jerico
Helianthemum canades Life everlasting Peronilla del pasto
Helianthemum canades Rock rose Flor de piedra
Helianthus annus Sunflower Girasol
Helianthus canadens Siempre viva
Helianthus canades Doradilla
Heliopsis longipes Raiz de oro

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Heliopsis longipes Chilcuague

Heliopsis longipes Heliopsis Pellitre
Helonias diaca False unicorn Helonias
Heracleaum lanatum Masterwort Impectoria
Hibiscus saboariffa Hibiscus Flor de jamaica
Hiptis suaveolens Chia gorda
Hiptis suaveolens Chan Chan
Horden distichon Barley Cebada
Humulos lupulos Hops Flor de lupulo
Humulus lupulos Flor de cervesa
Hura crepitans Sand box tree Habas de san Ignacio
Hydrangea aborescens Hydrangea Hortensia
Hydrangea aborescens Seven barks root
Hydrastis canadense Golden seal Hidrastis
Hydrastis canadense Sello de oro
Hydrocotyle asiatica Gotu-kola Gotu-kola
Hyoscyamus albus Henbane Beleno
Hypericon perforatum Hypericon
Hypericon perforatum St. Johns wort Hierba de San Juan
Hyssopus officinalis Hyssop Hisopo
Ictodes feotidus Scunk cabbage
Ilex opaca Holly Acebo
Ilex paraguaiensis Mate
Ilex paraguaiensis Paraguay tea Mate
Illicium anisatum Chinese anis Badiana
Illicium anisatum Star anis Anis estrella
Impatiens pallida Hirundinaria
Impatients pallida Celandine Celidonia
Inula helenium Helenio
Inula helenium Enula
Inula helenium Elecampane Enulacampana
Iostephane heterophyla Mansa root Raiz de manza
Iostephane heterophyla Manso root
Iostephane heterophyla Swamp weed Raiz del manso
Ipomea jalapa Raiz de jalapa
Ipomea jalapa Jalap root Jalapa
Iris spp. Iris
Iris spp. Lily Iris
Iris spp. Orris Lirio
Iris versicolor Blue flag Iris azul
Iris versicolor Iris
Jacobina spicigera Muitle
Jacobina spicigera Trompetilla
Jacobina spicigera Micle
Jacobina spicigera Justicia Muicle

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Jasminum offinalis Jasmin Jasmin

Jathropa curcas Nettlespurge Sangregrado
Jathropha gossipifolia Wild cassada Mala mujer
Jathropha gossypifolia Belly ache nettlespurge Frailesillo
Juglans cinera Nuez de cuba
Juglans cinera Butternut Nogal ceniciento
Juglans nigra Black walnut Nogal
Juliana adstringens Cuachalalate
Juliana adstringens Cuachalala
Juniperus communis Juniper berry Enebro
Juniperus lycia Frankinsense Copal
Juniperus lycia Olibanum gum Incienso de iglesia
Juniperus virginiana Cedar Cedro
Kohleria deppena Tlachichinole
Larrea divaricata Jediondilla
Larrea divaricata Guamis
Larrea divaricata Gobernadora
Larrea divaricata Chapparal Chapparal
Larrea divericatra Creosote bush Gobernadora de puebla
Laurus camphora Camphor Alcanfor
Laurus nobilis Bay Laurel
Lausonia inermis Alhena
Lausonia inermis Alcana
Lausonia inermis Henna Hena
Lavandula vera Alhucema
Lavandula vera Espliego
Lavandula vera Lavander Lavanda
Leonurus cardiaca Chiquiza
Leonurus cardiana Agripalma
Leonurus cardiaca Motherwort Cardiaca
Liatris odoratissima Deer tongue
Ligusticum levisticum Levisticum Levistico
Ligusticum levisticum Lovage Zazalipatli
Ligusticum porteri Master wort Chuchupaste
Ligusticum porteri Osha Chuchupate
Ligusticum porteri Porters lovage Osha
Lilium candidum Lily Azucena
Lilium candidum Lily Lirio
Linum usitalissimum Flax Lino semilla
Linum usitalissimum Linseed Linaza
Lipidium spp. Peppergrass Mastuerzo
Lipidium spp. Pepperwort Lentejilla
Lippia dulcis Palo dulce
Lobelia inflata Lobelia Lobelia
Loeselia scariosa Espinosilla

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Loeselia scariosa Hierba de la virgen

Loeselia scariosa Loeselia Huachichile
Lycopus virginicus Bugle weed Menta de lobo
Lysiloma acapulcensis Lysiloma Tepeguaje
Magnolia glauca Magnolia Magnolia
Maranta arundinacea Arrow root Chaak
Marchantia polymorpha Liver wort
Marrubium vulgare Marrubio
Marrubium vulgare Horehound Manrubio
Marrubium vulgare Masto
Medicago sativa Alfalfa Alfalfa
Medicago sativa Lucern
Melissa officinalis Balm Torongil melisa
Melissa officinalis Bee balm
Melissa officinalis Lemon balm Torongil
Melissa officinalis Melisa
Mentha peperita Peppermint Menta
Mentha rotundifolia Apple mint Mastranto
Mentha viridis Spearmint Hierba buena
Mertensia verginica Lugwort Pulmonaria
Mertensia virginica Cowslip
Mikania houstonis Guaco Corazon de jesus
Mikania houstonis Hempweed Guaco
Mimosa sensitiva Dormilona
Mimosa sensitiva Mimosa Sensitiva
Mitchella repens Squaw vive
Momordica charantia Cundeamor
Momordica charantia Balsam pear Sorosi
Monotropa uniflora Fit root
Montanoa tomentosa Zoaptle
Morus nigra Mulberry Moral negro
Myrica cerifera Bayberry Malagueta
Myristica moschata Mace Macis
Myristica moschata Nutmeg Nuez moscada
Myrtus communis Arrayan
Myrtus communis Myrtle Mirto
Nardus jatamansi Nardo
Nardus jatamansi Spikenard Espikenardo
Narthex assafeotida Assafeotida Assafeotida
Narthex assafeotida Devils dung
Nasturtium officinalis Scurvy grass Trebol de agua
Nasturtium officinalis Watercress Berros
Nepeta cataria Hierba gatera
Nepeta cataria Hierba del gato
Nepeta cataria Catnip Nepeta

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Nepeta glechoma Ground ivy Hiedra terestre

Nephrodium filix-mas Male fern Helcho macho
Nigella sativa Mirstica
Nigella sativa Nutmeg Nuez moscada
Nymphea odorata Menufar
Nymphea odorata White pond lilly Ninfea
Ocimum basilicum Sweet basil Albahaca
Olea europea Olive Olivo
Ononis spinosa Rest harrow Gatuna
Origanum marjorana Marjoram Mejorana
Origanum vulgare Oregano Oregano
Oxalis acetosa Sorrel Acedra
Pachycereus marginatus Cardon
Pachycereus marginatus Echo
Pachycereus marginatus Cinita
Pachycereus marginatus Organ pipe cactus Organo
Paenia officinalis Peony Peonia
Panax quinquefolia Ginseng Ginseng
Papaver spp. Poppy Amapola
Parietaria officinalis Pellitory Parietaria
Passiflora biflora Calsoncillo
Passiflora spp. Maracuya
Passiflora spp. Pasiflora
Passiflora spp. Grandilla
Passiflora spp. Passion flower Pasionaria
Passiflora spp. Taxo
Passiflora spp. Granadilla china
Passiflora dictamus Dictamo real
Paullinia sorbilis Guarana Guarana
Persea grarissima Avocado Aguacate
Petroselinum sativum Parsley Perijil
Peumus boldoa Boldo Boldo
Physalis alkekengi Alkekengi
Physalis alkekengi Winter cherry Alqueuenje
Phytolacca decandra Poke Phytolaca
Phytolacca decandra Hierba del carmin
Pilocarpus selloanus Indian hemp Canamo de la india
Pilocarpus selloanus Jaborandi
Pimpinella anisum Pimpinela
Pimpinella anisum Anis Anis
Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet Pimpinella blanca
Pinus sylvestis Pine Pino
Pinus teocote Aztec pine Ocote
Piper album Pepper Pimienta
Piper cubeba Cubeb berry Cubera

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Piper methysticum Kava-kava Kava-kava

Piper palmeri Matico pepper Matico
Plantago major Plantain Llanten
Plantago psyllum Psyllium Zaragatona
Podophyllum peltatum Podofilo
Podophyllum peliatum Mandrake Mandragora
Pogosiemon patchuly Patchuly Patchuly
Polygala vulgaris Snake root Poligala
Polygonum bistort Snake weed
Polygonum bistorta Bistort Bistorta
Polygonum punctatum Peppergrass
Polygonum punctatum Smartweed Pimienta de agua
Polygonum punctatum Water pepper Chilillo
Polypodium calaguala Calaguala Calaluala
Populus tremuloides Poplar Alamo
Potentilla spp. Five finger grass Tormentilla
Prosopis juliflora Mesquite Mesquite
Prunella vulgaris All heal Betonica del pais
Prunella vulgaris Heal all Torongil morado
Prunella vulgaris Self heal Hierba San Lorenzo
Prunus spinosa Sloe Endrina
Prunus virginiana Wild cherry Cereza
Psidium guajava Guayaba
Psidium guajava Guava Guayabo
Psoralea pentaphylla Mex. Contrayerba Contrahierba
Pulmonaria offinalis Lungwort Pulmonaria
Punica granatum Pomegranate Granada
Pyrus mallus Apple tree Manzana
Quassia amara Bitter wood Hombre grande
Quassia amara Cuassia Cuasia
Quercus alba Encima
Quercus alba Roble
Quercus alba Oak Encino
Rhamnus frangula Arraclan
Rhamnus frangula Espino cerval
Rhamnus frangula Buckthorn Fragula
Rhamnus purschiana Aladierno
Rhamnus purschiana Cascara sagrada Cascara sagrada
Rheum palmatum Rhuibarb Ruibarbo
Rhizophora mangle Mangrove Mangle rojo
Rhus glabrium Sumach Sumaque
Ricinus communis Higuerilla
Ricinus communis Castor plant Recino
Rosa blanda Rose hips
Rosa blanda Wild rose Rosa de castilla

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Rosemarinus officinalis Rosemary Romero

Rubus idaeus Rasberry Frambuesa
Rubus strigosus Red rasberry Zarzamora
Rumex acetosa Sorrel Acedera
Rumex crispus Yellow dock Lengua de vaca
Rumex hymenoealus Dock Cana agia
Ruta graveolens Goats rue
Ruta graveveolens Rue Ruda
Sabbatia angularis Cantaury Cantauria
Salix alba White willow Sauce blanco
Salix taxifolia Tarais
Salix taxifolia Yew leaf willow Taray
Salvia hispanica Chia Chia
Salvia officinalis Sage Salvia
Sambucus ebulus Dwarf elder Yezgo
Sambucus nigra Canilolerro
Sambucus nigra Elder Sauco
Sanguinaria canadensis Bloodroot Sanguinaria
Sanguinaria canadensis Red root Raiz colorado
Sanicula marylandica Sanicle
Sanicula marylandica Sanicle Sanicula
Santalium albums Sandalwood Sandalo
Saruteja hortensis Summer savory Ajedrilla
Sasafras officinalis Sasafras Sasafras
Scabiosa atropurea Salvilla
Scabiosa atropurea Scabish Escobilla
Schinus molle Pepper tree Piru
Schinus molle Pirul
Scilla maritima Squills Escila
Scoparia dulcis Sweet broomwort Hierba del golpe
Scorzonera hispanic Vipers grass Escorzonera
Scrophularia nodosa Figwort Escrofularia
Sculletaria lateriflora Scullcap Esculetaria
Semicarpus anarcardium Maranon
Semicarpus anarcardium Cashew Acaju
Senecio aureus Hierba cana
Senecio aureus Life root Senecio
Senecio aureus Ragwort Zuzon
Senecio aureus Squaw weed
Serenoa serrulata Saw palmetto Palmito enano
Serjania triqueta Serjania Bejuco de tres costillas
Serjania triqueta Supple jack Palo de tres costillas
Sesamum inicicum Ajonjoli
Sesamum inicicum Sesami Sesamo
Simaba cedron Lemon verbena Cedron

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Simarouba excelsa Bitter ash

Simarouba excelsa Cuassia Causia
Simarouba excelsa Hombre grande
Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba Jojoba
Sinapsis alba Mustard Mostaza
Smilax cordifolia China root Raiz china
Smilax cordifolia Greenbrier Cocolmeca
Smilax cordifolia Mex. Zarzaparrilla Cuculmeca
Smilax officinalis Zarzaparilla Zarzaparilla
Solanum dulcamara Solano
Solanum dulcamara Bittersweet Dulcamara
Solidago spp. Goldenrod Vara de oro
Sonchus oleaceus Sow thistle Cerraja
Stellaria media Alsine
Stellaria media Hierba pajarera
Stellaria media Chickweed Pamplina
Stillingia sylvatica Queens root
Stillingia sylvatica Stillingia Pavil
Stizolobium urens Buck eye
Stizolobium urens Velvet bean Ojo de venado
Styrax benzoin Estoraque
Styrax benzoin Benzoin gum Benjui
Styrax officinalis Storax tree Estoraque
Symphytum officinalis Sinfito
Symphytum officinalis Comfrey Consuelsa mayor
Symphytum officinalis Consound Carqueja
Tabebuia spp. Tahebo bark Roble de sabana
Tabebuia spp. Maculiz
Tabebuia spp. Pau d’ arco(brazilian) Pau d’ arco
Tagetes lucida Hierba santa maria
Tagetes lucida Pericon amarillo
Tagetes lucida Hierba anis
Tagetes lucida Anisillo
Talauma spp. Flor del corazon
Talauma spp. Magnolia Magnolia
Tanacetum vulgaris Hierba lonbriguera
Tanacetum vulgaris Tansy Tanaceto
Taraxicum dens-leonis Amargon
Taraxicum dens-leonis Taraxaco
Taraxicum dens-leonis Dandelion Diente de leon
Taxodium mucronatum Montezuma baldycypress Ahuehuete
Tecoma stans Trukmpet bush Retama
Tecoma stans Yellow eledr Tronadora
Teucrium chamaedrys Germander Camedrio
Teucrium scardonia Wood sage Escordia

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Thujopsis spp. Arborvitae

Thujopsis spp. Thuja Thuja
Thymus vulgaris Thyme Tomillo
Tiaridium elongatum Indian tursol Cresta de gallo
Tilia americana Tila
Tilia americana Linden Tilo
Tribulus cistoides Jamaica fever plant Abrojo rojo
Trifolium pratens Red clover Trebol morado
Trifolium repens Dutches cloves Trebol flor blanca
Trifolium repens White clover
Trigonela foenum graecum Alhova
Trigonela foenum graecum Fenugreek Fenogreko
Trillium pendulum Bethroot
Trillium pendulum Birthroot
Triticum repens Coughgrass Grama
Triticum repens Dog grass Cough grass
Tropaeolum majus Indian cress Mastuerzo
Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium Capuchina
Turnera afrodisiaca Damiana Damiana
Tussilago farfara Una de gato
Tussilago farfara Pata de mula
Tussilago farfara Colts foot Tunilago
Ulmus fulva Slippery elm Olmo rojo
Urtica dioica Nettle Ortiga
Vaccinium frondosum Blue berry Arandano
Vaccinium frondosum Huckleberry
Valeriana officinalis Valerian Valeriana
Verbascum thapsus Gordo lobo
Verbascum thapsus Mullein Verbasco
Verbeana hastata Blue vervain Verbena azul
Veronica officinalis Veronica
Veronica officinalis Speedwell Tonalxihuitl
Viburnum opulus Cramp bk. Viburno
Viburnum prunifolium Black haw Viburno
Vinca major Periwinkle Vinca
Viola cuculata Blue violet Violeta comun
Viola tricolor Pansy
Viola tricolor Violeta Pensamiento
Viscum flavescens Mistletoe Muerdago
Waltheria ternifolia Waltheria Hierba del pasmo
Xanthoxylum spp. Prickley ash Palo mulato
Zea mays Pelos de maiz
Zea mays Barbas de elote
Zea mays Corn silk Espigas de maiz
Zingiber officinalis Ginger Gengibre
Zornia diphylla Zornia Hierba del la vibora

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ENGLISH SPANISH BOTANICAL NAME

Absinth Artemisia absinthium

Acacia Aromo Acacia farnesiana
Acacia Acacia Acacia vera
Aconite Aconito Aconitum tragoctonum
Agave Maguey Agave americana
Agave Amole Agave guttata
Agrimony Agrimonia Agramonia eupatoria
Ague weed Eupatorio Eupatorium perfoliatum
Alder Aliso Alnus rubra
Alfalfa Alfalfa Medicago sativa
Alkanet Anchusa officinalis
Alkekengi Physalis alkekengi
All heal Betonica del pais Prunella vulgaris
Allspice Pimienta jamaica Eugenia pimenta
Aloe vera Savila Aloe socotrina
Althea Altea officinalis
Alum root Gerianium carolinianum
Amaranth Ataco Amaranthus spp.
Anachuita(cordia) Anacahuite Cordia boissieri
Angelica Angelica Angelica atropurpurea
Anis Anis Pimpinella anisum
Annato Achiote Bixa orellana
Apple mint Mastranto Mentha rotundifolia
Apple tree Manzana Pyrus mallus
Arborvitae Thujopsis spp.
Archangel Angelica atropurpea
Arnica Arnica Arnica montana
Arrow root Chaak Maranta arundinacea
Artichoke Alcachofa Cynara scolymus
Ash Fresno Fraxinus americana
Asparagus Asparrago Asparagus officinalis
Assafeotida Assafeotida Narthex assafeotida
Avocado Aguacate Persea grarissima
Aztec pine Ocote Pinus teocote
Balm Torongil melisa Melissa officinalis
Balsam of giliad Balsamo Amyris gileadensis
Balsam pear Sorosi Momordica charantia
Barbados pride Hoja sen Caesalpinia pulcherrima

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Barberry Agracejo Berberis vulgaris

Barley Cebada Horden distichon
Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis
Bayberry Malagueta Myrica cerifera
Bearberry Uva ursi Arctostaphylos uva ursi
Bedstraw Galium aparine
Bee balm Melissa officinalis
Beech Haya Fagus ferruginea
Belladona Belladona Atropa belladonna
Belly ache nettlespurge Frailesillo Jathropha gossypifolia
Benzoin gum Benjui Styrax benzoin
Bethroot Trillium pendulum
Birch Abedul Betula alba
Birthroot Trillium pendulum
Birthwort Aristolochia serpentaria
Bistort Bistorta Polygonum bistorta
Bitter ash Simarouba excelsa
Bitter orange Naranjo agrio Citrus vulgaris
Bitter root Verdolaga de la montana Apocynum androsaemifolium
Bitter wood Hombre grande Quassia amara
Bittersweet Dulcamara Solanum dulcamara
Black cohosh Hierba de la cinche Cimicifuga racemosa
Black haw Viburno Viburnum prunifolium
Black samson root Brauneria angustifolia
Black walnut Nogal Juglans nigra
Bladderwrack Fuco verigoso Focus versiculosus
Bloodroot Sanguinaria Sanguinaria canadensis
Blue berry Arandano Vaccinium frondosum
Blue flag Iris azul Iris versicolor
Blue vervain Verbena azul Verbeana hastata
Blue violet Violeta comun Viola cuculata
Boldo Boldo Peumus boldoa
Boneset Hierba del angel Eupatorium perfoliatum
Borage Borraja Borago officinalis
Box tree Boj Buxus semprevirens
Brickellia Hamula de monterey Brickellia spp.
Brigon tea Popotillo Ephedra americana
Bryony Brionia Bryonia alba
Buchu Buchu Barosma bletulina
Buck eye Stizolobium urens
Buckthorn Fragula Rhamnus frangula
Bugle weed Menta de lobo Lycopus virginicus
Bugloss Buglosa Anchusa officinalis
Burdock Bardana Arctium lappa
Burnet Pimpinella blanca Pimpinella saxifraga

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Butterfly bush Tepozan Buddleia americana

Butternut Nogal ceniciento Juglans cinera
Caesalpinia Tabachin Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Calabash tree Jicaro Cresentia cujete
Calaguala Calaluala Polypodium calaguala
Calamus Calamo aromatico Acorus calamus
Calendula Calendula Calendula officinalis
Camphor Alcanfor Laurus camphora
Cantaury Cantauria Sabbatia angularis
Capsicum Aji Capsicum anum
Cardamum Cardamomo Alpinia cardamomum
Carnation Clavel Dianthus caryophyllus
Carob Algarroba Ceratonia siliqua
Carrot Zanahoria Daucus carota
Carroway seed Alcarravea Carum carui
Cascara sagrada Cascara sagrada Rhamnus purschiana
Cashew Acaju Semicarpus anarcardium
Castela Chaparro amargo Castela spp.
Castor plant Recino Ricinus communis
Catnip Nepeta Nepeta cataria
Cayenne Chile Capsicum anum
Cedar Cedro Juniperus virginiana
Celandine Celindonia Geranium maculatum
Celandine Celidonia Impatients pallida
Celery Apio Apium graveolens
Century plant Agave Agave americana
Chamomile Manzanilla Anthemis nobilis
Chan Chan Hiptis suaveolens
Chapparal Chapparal Larrea divaricata
Chia Chia Salvia hispanica
Chickweed Pamplina Stellaria media
Chicory Chicoria Cichorium intybus
Chile Guinea Capsicum anum
China root Raiz china Smilax cordifolia
Chinese anis Badiana Illicium anisatum
Cilantro Cilantro Coriandrum sativum
Cinchona Quina roja Cinchona succirubra
Cinnamon Canela Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Cleavers Galio Galium aparine
Cloves Clavo de olor Caryophyllus aronaticus
Cocculos Cocculos Coccolos palmatus
Cockleburr Ciento en rama Agramonia eupatoria
Collinsonia Collinsonia canadensis
Colombo Calumba Cocculos palmatus
Colts foot Tunilago Tussilago farfara

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Comfrey Consuelsa mayor Symphytum officinalis

Common broom Retama Cystisus scoparia
Condurango Condurango Gonolubus condurango
Consound Carqueja Symphytum officinalis
Contrayerba Contra hierba Dorstenia contrayerba
Copper leaf Hierba del cancer Acalypha pheoides
Coral bean Colorin Erythrina americana
Coriander Culantro Coriadrum stativum
Corn silk Espigas de maiz Zea mays
Cotton root Algadonera Gossypium herbaceum
Coughgrass Grama Triticum repens
Cowslip Mertensia virginica
Cramp bk. Viburno Viburnum opulus
Cranesbill Alquimilia Gerianium carolinianum
Creosote bush Gobernadora de puebla Larrea divericatra
Crotalaria Romerillo Crotalaria plumila
Croton Ocotillo Croton alamosanus
Croton Copalquin Croton cascarrilma
Croton Sangregado Croton draco
Croton Copalchi Croton niveus
Cuassia Cuasia Quassia amara
Cuassia Causia Simarouba excelsa
Cubeb berry Cubera Piper cubeba
Cudweed Gnaphalium spp.
Cumin Comino Cuminum cyminum
Cuphea Hierba del cancer Cuphea aequipetala
Cypress Cipres Cupressus sempervirens
Daisy (common) Maya Bellis penennis
Damiana Damiana Turnera afrodisiaca
Dandelion Diente de leon Taraxicum dens-leonis
Datura Datura Datura spp.
Davids milkberry Oreja de raton Chiococca alba
Deer tongue Liatris odoratissima
Desert tea Tepopote Ephedra americana
Devils dung Narthex assafeotida
Dill Eneldo Anethum graveolens
Dock Cana agia Rumex hymenoealus
Dog grass Cough grass Triticum repens
Dragons blood Sangre de dragon Calamus draco
Dutches cloves Trebol flor blanca Trifolium repens
Dwarf elder Yezgo Sambucus ebulus
Echinacea Echinacea Brauneria angustifolia
Elder Sauco Sambucus nigra
Elecampane Enulacampana Inula helenium
Ephedra Itamo real Ephedra americana

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Eryngo Hierba del sapo Eryngium carlinae

Eucaliptus Eucalipto Eucaliptus globulos
Euphorbia Hierba de la golondrina Euphorbia prostata
Eye bright Eufrasia Eufrasia ossicinalis
False unicorn Helonias Helonias diaca
Fennel Hinojo Feoniculum officinalis
Fenugreek Fenogreko Trigonela foenum graecum
Feotid goosfoot Epazote de zorillo Chenopodium feotidum
Fever few Altamisa Chrysanthemum parthenium
Figwort Escrofularia Scrophularia nodosa
Fileree Alfilerillo Erodium cicutarium
Fir Abeto Abies balsamea
Fire weed Chamico Eretchites hieracifolius
Fit root Monotropa uniflora
Five finger grass Tormentilla Potentilla spp.
Flatsedge Peonia(mex.) Cyperus esculentus
Flax Lino semilla Linum usitalissimum
Flea bane Simonillo Conyza flaginoides
Flea bane Hierba pulgera Erigon canadence
Frankinsense Copal Juniperus lycia
Fumatory Fumaria Fumaria officinalis
Galangal Galangal Alpina galanga
Garlic Ajo Allium sativum
Gentian Genciana Gentiana lutea
Germander Camedrio Teucrium chamaedrys
Ginger Gengibre Zingiber officinalis
Ginseng Ginseng Panax quinquefolia
Goats bane Aconitum tragoctonum
Goats rue Ruta graveolens
Golden seal Hidrastis Hydrastis canadense
Goldenrod Vara de oro Solidago spp.
Goldthread Coptis trifolia
Gotu-kola Gotu-kola Hydrocotyle asiatica
Gourd tree Guaje Cresentia cujete
Gravel root Ulmaria Eupatorium purpureum
Greenbrier Cocolmeca Smilax cordifolia
Ground ivy Hiedra terestre Nepeta glechoma
Groundsel Cachanes Cacalia cordifolia
Groundsel Matarique Cacalia decomposita
Guaco Corazon de jesus Mikania houstonis
Guarana Guarana Paullinia sorbilis
Guava Guayabo Psidium guajava
Guazuma tree Guacimo Guazuma tomentosa
Gum arabic Goma arabe Acacia vera
Hawthorn Tejocote Crataegus spp.

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Heal all Torongil morado Prunella vulgaris

Heliopsis Pellitre Heliopsis longipes
Hempweed Guaco Mikania houstonis
Henbane Beleno Hyoscyamus albus
Henna Hena Lausonia inermis
Herb robert Geranium robertianum
Hibiscus Flor de jamaica Hibiscus saboariffa
Holly Acebo Ilex opaca
Holy thistle Cardo santo Centaurea benedicta
Hops Flor de lupulo Humulos lupulos
Horehound Manrubio Marrubium vulgare
Horse radish Coclearia Cochlearia amoracia
Horse tail Cola de caballo Equisetum hyemale
Huckleberry Vaccinium frondosum
Hydrangea Hortensia Hydrangea aborescens
Hyssop Hisopo Hyssopus officinalis
Iceland moss Musgo icelandico Cetraria islandica
Indian cress Mastuerzo Tropaeolum majus
Indian hemp Canamo de la india Pilocarpus selloanus
Indian tursol Cresta de gallo Tiaridium elongatum
Indigo Anil Batisia tintoria
Iris Iris spp.
Iris Iris versicolor
Irish moss Carragaen Chondrus crispus
Jaborandi Pilocarpus selloanus
Jalap root Jalapa Ipomea jalapa
Jamaica fever plant Abrojo rojo Tribulus cistoides
Jamestown weed Toloache Datura spp.
Jasmin Jasmin Jasminum offinalis
Jerico rose Rosa de jerico Helianthemum canadens
Jerusalem oak Apazote Chenopodium ambrosioides
Joe pye Eupatorium perfoliatum
Jojoba Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis
Juniper berry Enebro Juniperus communis
Justicia Muicle Jacobina spicigera
Kava-kava Kava-kava Piper methysticum
Kelp Alga marina Focus versiculosus
Kola nut Nuez kola Cola acuminata
Ladies slipper Cypripedium flavum
Ladies slipper Cypripedium pubescens
Larkspur Albarraz Delphinium consolida
Lavander Lavanda Lavandula vera
Ledger bark cinchona Quina amarillo Chinchona ledgeriana
Lemon balm Torongil Melissa officinalis
Lemon grass Hierba luisa Andropogon citratum

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Lemon verbena Cedron Simaba cedron

Leopardsbane Arnica montana
Levisticum Levistico Ligusticum levisticum
Licorice Orozus Glycyrrhiza galabra
Life everlasting Pie de gato Gnaphalium spp.
Life everlasting Peronilla del pasto Helianthemum canades
Life root Senecio Senecio aureus
Lignumvitae Guayacan Guiacum officinalis
Lignumvitae Guayacan Guaiacum sactum
Lily Iris Iris spp.
Lily Azucena Lilium candidum
Lily Lirio Lilium candidum
Lily of the valley Lirio del valle Convallaria majalis
Lime Raiz de lima Citrus acida
Linden Tilo Tilia americana
Linseed Linaza Linum usitalissimum
Lip fern Cola de zorra Cheilanthes elegans
Liver wort Marchantia polymorpha
Lobelia Lobelia Lobelia inflata
Loeselia Huachichile Loeselia scariosa
Logwood Palo brazil Heamatoxylum
campechianum
Lovage Zazalipatli Ligusticum levisticum
Lucern Medicago sativa
Lugwort Pulmonaria Mertensia verginica
Lungwort Pulmonaria Pulmonaria offinalis
Lysiloma Tepeguaje Lysiloma acapulcensis
Mace Macis Myristica moschata
Madder Cuajaleche Galium aparine
Magnolia Magnolia Magnolia glauca
Magnolia Magnolia Talauma spp.
Maidenhair fern Culantrillo del pozo Adiantum pedatum
Male fern Helcho macho Nephrodium filix-mas
Mallow Altea officinalis
Malva Althea Altea officinalis
Mandrake Mandragora Podophyllum peliatum
Mangrove Mangle rojo Rhizophora mangle
Mansa root Raiz de manza Iostephane heterophyla
Manso root Iostephane heterophyla
Marigold Mariola Calendula officinalis
Marjoram Mejorana Origanum marjorana
Marshmallow Malva Altea officinalis
Master wort Chuchupaste Ligusticum porteri
Masterwort Impectoria Heracleaum lanatum
Mate Ilex paraguaiensis
Matico pepper Matico Piper palmeri

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Mesquite Mesquite Prosopis juliflora

Mex. Contrayerba Contrahierba Psoralea pentaphylla
Mex. Zarzaparrilla Cuculmeca Smilax cordifolia
Mexican tea Epazote de comer Chenopodium ambrosioides
Milkweed Ceniso Asclepias lanuginosa
Milkweed Asclepias syriaca
Mimosa Sensitiva Mimosa sensitiva
Mistletoe Muerdago Viscum flavescens
Montezuma Ahuehuete Taxodium mucronatum
baldycypress
Mormon tea Canutillo Ephedra americana
Motherwort Cardiaca Leonurus cardiaca
Mugwort Estafiate Artemisia vulgaris
Mulberry Moral negro Morus nigra
Mullein Verbasco Verbascum thapsus
Mustard Mostaza Sinapsis alba
Myrrh Mirra Balsamodendron myrrh
Myrtle Mirto Myrtus communis
Nasturtium Capuchina Tropaeolum majus
Nerve root Cypripedium flavum
Nerve root Cypripedium pubescens
Nettle Ortiga Urtica dioica
Nettlespurge Sangregrado Jathropa curcas
Night blooming cereus Cactus grandiflora Cereus grandiflora
Nutmeg Nuez moscada Myristica moschata
Nutmeg Nuez moscada Nigella sativa
Oak Encino Quercus alba
Oat straw Avena Avena sativa
Old woman Aluinos Artemisia absinthium
Olibanum gum Incienso de iglesia Juniperus lycia
Olive Olivo Olea europea
Orange blossoms Azahares de naranjo Citrus aurantium
Oregano Oregano Origanum vulgare
Oregon grape Agracejo (oregon) Berberis aquifolia
Organ pipe cactus Organo Pachycereus marginatus
Orris Lirio Iris spp.
Osha Chuchupate Ligusticum porteri
Painted cup Garanona Castilleja canescens
Panbotano colliandra Hierba del burro Calliandra houstoniana
Pansy Viola tricolor
Papaya Papaya Carica papaya
Paraguay tea Mate Ilex paraguaiensis
Parsley Perijil Petroselinum sativum
Passion flower Pasionaria Passiflora spp.
Patchuly Patchuly Pogosiemon patchuly
Pau d’ arco(brazilian) Pau d’ arco Tabebuia spp.

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Peach tree Durazno Amygdalus persica

Pearly everlasting Gordo lobo Gnaphalium spp.
Pellitory Parietaria Parietaria officinalis
Pennyroyal Poleo Hedeoma pulegoides
Peony Peonia Paenia officinalis
Pepper Pimienta Piper album
Pepper tree Piru Schinus molle
Peppergrass Mastuerzo Lipidium spp.
Peppergrass Polygonum punctatum
Peppermint Menta Mentha peperita
Pepperwort Lentejilla Lipidium spp.
Periwinkle Vinca Vinca major
Peruvian bark Cinchona succirubra
Pilewort Ficaria Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Pimpernel Anagalide Anagallis spp.
Pine Pino Pinus sylvestis
Pingo pingo Ephedra americana
Plantain Llanten Plantago major
Pluerisy root Tlalacxoyatl Asclepias tuberosa
Poke Phytolaca Phytolacca decandra
Pomegranate Granada Punica granatum
Pony foot Oreja de raton Dichondra argentea
Poplar Alamo Populus tremuloides
Poppy Amapola Papaver spp.
Porters lovage Osha Ligusticum porteri
Prickley ash Palo mulato Xanthoxylum spp.
Prickly poppy Chicalote Argemone mexicana
Prostrate gonphrena Imortal Gomphrena decumbens
Psyllium Zaragatona Plantago psyllum
Pulsatilla Pulsatilla Anemone pulsatilla
Purging fistula Cana fistula Cassia fistula
Purple cone flower Brauneria purpurea
Queen of meadow Reina de los prados Eupatorium purpureum
Queens root Stillingia sylvatica
Quina red Cinchona succirubra
Quince Cydonia Cydonia vulgaris
Ragwort Zuzon Senecio aureus
Rasberry Frambuesa Rubus idaeus
Red clover Trebol morado Trifolium pratens
Red rasberry Zarzamora Rubus strigosus
Red root Raiz colorado Sanguinaria canadensis
Rest harrow Gatuna Ononis spinosa
Rhuibarb Ruibarbo Rheum palmatum
Rock rose Flor de piedra Helianthemum canades
Rose hips Rosa blanda

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Rosemary Romero Rosemarinus officinalis

Rue Ruda Ruta graveveolens
Saffron Asafran Crocus sativus
Sage Salvia Salvia officinalis
Sand box tree Habas de san Ignacio Hura crepitans
Sandalwood Sandalo Santalium albums
Sandwort Arenaria Arenaria mariana
Sanicle Sanicula Sanicula marylandica
Sasafras Sasafras Sasafras officinalis
Saw palmetto Palmito enano Serenoa serrulata
Scabish Escobilla Scabiosa atropurea
Scarlet bouvardia Hierba del pasmo Bouvardia ternifolia
Scouring rush Canutillo Equisetum hyemale
Scullcap Esculetaria Sculletaria lateriflora
Scunk cabbage Ictodes feotidus
Scurvy grass Trebol de agua Nasturtium officinalis
Sea-wrack Focus versiculosus
Self heal Hierba San Lorenzo Prunella vulgaris
Senna Hojasenn Cassia angustifolia
Serjania Bejuco de tres costillas Serjania triqueta
Sesami Sesamo Sesamum inicicum
Seven barks root Hydrangea aborescens
Shave grass Limpia plata Equisetum hyemale
Shepheros purse Bolsa de pastor Capsella bursa-pastosis
Slippery elm Olmo rojo Ulmus fulva
Sloe Endrina Prunus spinosa
Smartweed Pimienta de agua Polygonum punctatum
Snake root Serpentaria Aristolochia serpentaria
Snake root Aristoloquia Aristolochia serpentaria
Snake root Poligala Polygala vulgaris
Snake weed Polygonum bistort
Sneez weed Chapuz Helenium integrefolia
Solomon seal Convalaria Convallaria polygonatum
Sorrel Acedra Oxalis acetosa
Sorrel Acedera Rumex acetosa
Sow thistle Cerraja Sonchus oleaceus
Spearmint Hierba buena Mentha viridis
Speedwell Tonalxihuitl Veronica officinalis
Spider milkweed Imortal Asclepiodora decumbens
Spikenard Aralia Aralia recemosa
Spikenard Espikenardo Nardus jatamansi
Spunge tree Acacia farnesiana
Spurge Golondrina Euphorbia prostata
Squaw vive Mitchella repens
Squaw weed Senecio aureus

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Squills Escila Scilla maritima

St. Johns bread Ceratonia siliqua
St. Johns wort Hierba de San Juan Hypericon perforatum
Star anis Anis estrella Illicium anisatum
Stillingia Pavil Stillingia sylvatica
Stone root Collinsonia canadensis
Storax tree Estoraque Styrax officinalis
Stramonium Estramonio Datura spp.
Strawberry Fresa Fragaria vesca
Succory Achicoria Cichorium intybus
Sumach Sumaque Rhus glabrium
Summer savory Ajedrilla Saruteja hortensis
Sunflower Girasol Helianthus annus
Supple jack Palo de tres costillas Serjania triqueta
Swamp weed Raiz del manso Iostephane heterophyla
Sweet basil Albahaca Ocimum basilicum
Sweet broomwort Hierba del golpe Scoparia dulcis
Sweet flag Acoro Acorus calamus
Tahebo bark Roble de sabana Tabebuia spp.
Tansy Tanaceto Tanacetum vulgaris
Tarragon Estragon Artemisia draculus
Thornapple Reina de la noche Datura spp.
Thuja Thuja Thujopsis spp.
Thyme Tomillo Thymus vulgaris
Trukmpet bush Retama Tecoma stans
Trumpet tree Guarumo Cecropia arbustifolia
Trumpet weed Eupatorium purpureum
Tryallis Palo muerto Galphimia humboltiana
Uva ursi Pinguica Arctostaphylos uva ursi
Valerian Valeriana Valeriana officinalis
Velvet bean Ojo de venado Stizolobium urens
Violeta Pensamiento Viola tricolor
Vipers grass Escorzonera Scorzonera hispanic
Virginia snake root Guaco Aristolochia serpentaria
Wahoo Evonimo Evonymus europeaus
Waltheria Hierba del pasmo Waltheria ternifolia
Water pepper Chilillo Polygonum punctatum
Watercress Berros Nasturtium officinalis
White clover Trifolium repens
White pond lilly Ninfea Nymphea odorata
White willow Sauce blanco Salix alba
Wild cassada Mala mujer Jathropha gossipifolia
Wild cherry Cereza Prunus virginiana
Wild rose Rosa de castilla Rosa blanda
Wild yam Dioscorea Dioscorea villosa

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Winter cherry Alqueuenje Physalis alkekengi

Wintergreen Axocopaque Gaultheria procumbens
Witch hazel Abellano hamamelis Hamamelis virginica
Wood betony Betonia Betonica officinalis
Wood sage Escordia Teucrium scardonia
Woodfuff Asperula Asperula ordata
Wormwood Ajenjo Artemisia absinthium
Worn seed Ambrosia Chenopodium ambrosiodes
Yarrow Millenrama Achillea millefolium
Yellow bark chinchona Quina calisaya Cinchona calisaya
Yellow dock Lengua de vaca Rumex crispus
Yellow eledr Tronadora Tecoma stans
Yerba santa Hierba santa Erdyction glutenosum
Yew leaf willow Taray Salix taxifolia
Zapote Mamey Calcarpum zapota
Zarzaparilla Zarzaparilla Smilax officinalis
Zornia Hierba del la vibora Zornia diphylla

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Abedul Betula alba Birch

Abellano hamamelis Hamamelis virginica Witch hazel
Abeto Abies balsamea Fir
Abrojo rojo Tribulus cistoides Jamaica fever plant
Acacia Acacia vera Acacia
Acaju Semicarpus anarcardium Cashew
Acebo Ilex opaca Holly
Acedera Rumex acetosa Sorrel
Acedra Oxalis acetosa Sorrel
Achicoria Cichorium intybus Succory
Achiote Bixa orellana Annato
Aconito Aconitum tragoctonum Aconite
Acoro Acorus calamus Sweet flag
Agave Agave americana Century plant
Agracejo Berberis vulgaris Barberry
Agracejo (oregon) Berberis aquifolia Oregon grape
Agrimonia Agramonia eupatoria Agrimony
Agripalma Leonurus cardiana
Aguacate Persea grarissima Avocado
Ahuehuete Taxodium mucronatum Montezuma
baldycypress
Ajedrilla Saruteja hortensis Summer savory
Ajenjo Artemisia absinthium Wormwood
Ajenjo Artemisa vularis
Aji Capsicum anum Capsicum
Ajo Allium sativum Garlic
Ajonjoli Sesamum inicicum
Aladierno Rhamnus purschiana
Alamo Populus tremuloides Poplar
Albahaca Ocimum basilicum Sweet basil
Albarraz Delphinium consolida Larkspur
Alcachofa Cynara scolymus Artichoke
Alcana Lausonia inermis
Alcanfor Laurus camphora Camphor
Alcarravea Carum carui Carroway seed
Alcibar Aloe socotrina
Alfalfa Medicago sativa Alfalfa
Alfilerillo Erodium cicutarium Fileree
Alga marina Focus versiculosus Kelp
Algadonera Gossypium herbaceum Cotton root

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Algarroba Ceratonia siliqua Carob

Alhena Lausonia inermis
Alhova Trigonela foenum graecum
Alhucema Lavandula vera
Aliso Alnus rubra Alder
Alqueuenje Physalis alkekengi Winter cherry
Alquimilia Gerianium carolinianum Cranesbill
Alsine Stellaria media
Altamisa Chrysanthemum parthenium Fever few
Althea Altea officinalis Malva
Aluinos Artemisia absinthium Old woman
Amapola Papaver spp. Poppy
Amargon Taraxicum dens-leonis
Ambrosia Chenopodium ambrosiodes Worn seed
Amole Agave guttata Agave
Anacahuite Cordia boissieri Anachuita(cordia)
Anagalide Anagallis spp. Pimpernel
Angelica Angelica atropurpurea Angelica
Anil Batisia tintoria Indigo
Anis Pimpinella anisum Anis
Anis estrella Illicium anisatum Star anis
Anisillo Tagetes lucida
Anizeto Feoniculum officinalis
Apazote Chenopodium ambrosioides Jerusalem oak
Apio Apium graveolens Celery
Aralia Aralia recemosa Spikenard
Arandano Vaccinium frondosum Blue berry
Arenaria Arenaria mariana Sandwort
Aristoloquia Aristolochia serpentaria Snake root
Arnica Arnica montana Arnica
Aromo Acacia farnesiana Acacia
Arraclan Rhamnus frangula
Arrayan Myrtus communis
Artemisa Artemisia vulgaris
Asafran Crocus sativus Saffron
Asparrago Asparagus officinalis Asparagus
Asperula Asperula ordata Woodfuff
Assafeotida Narthex assafeotida Assafeotida
Ataco Amaranthus spp. Amaranth
Atlanchana Cuphea aequipetala
Avena Avena sativa Oat straw
Axocopaque Gaultheria procumbens Wintergreen
Azahares de naranjo Citrus aurantium Orange blossoms
Azucena Lilium candidum Lily
Badiana Illicium anisatum Chinese anis

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Balsamo Amyris gileadensis Balsam of giliad

Barbas de elote Zea mays
Bardana Arctium lappa Burdock
Bejuco de tres costillas Serjania triqueta Serjania
Beleno Hyoscyamus albus Henbane
Belladona Atropa belladonna Belladona
Bellorita Bellis penennis
Benjui Styrax benzoin Benzoin gum
Berberis Berberis vulgaris
Berros Nasturtium officinalis Watercress
Betonia Betonica officinalis Wood betony
Betonica del pais Prunella vulgaris All heal
Bistorta Polygonum bistorta Bistort
Boj Buxus semprevirens Box tree
Boldo Peumus boldoa Boldo
Bolsa de pastor Capsella bursa-pastosis Shepheros purse
Borraja Borago officinalis Borage
Brionia Bryonia alba Bryony
Buchu Barosma bletulina Buchu
Buglosa Anchusa officinalis Bugloss
Cachana Cacalia cordifolia
Cachanes Cacalia cordifolia Groundsel
Cactus grandiflora Cereus grandiflora Night blooming cereus
Calaluala Polypodium calaguala Calaguala
Calamo aromatico Acorus calamus Calamus
Calendula Calendula officinalis Calendula
Calsoncillo Passiflora biflora
Calumba Cocculos palmatus Colombo
Camedrio Teucrium chamaedrys Germander
Cana agia Rumex hymenoealus Dock
Cana fistula Cassia fistula Purging fistula
Canamo de la india Pilocarpus selloanus Indian hemp
Canela Cinnamomum zeylanicum Cinnamon
Canilolerro Sambucus nigra
Cantauria Sabbatia angularis Cantaury
Canutillo Ephedra americana Mormon tea
Canutillo Equisetum hyemale Scouring rush
Capuchina Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium
Cardamomo Alpinia cardamomum Cardamum
Cardiaca Leonurus cardiaca Motherwort
Cardo flor amarilla Argemone mexicana
Cardo santo Centaurea benedicta Holy thistle
Cardon Pachycereus marginatus
Caricillo Equisetum hyemale
Carqueja Symphytum officinalis Consound

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Carragaen Chondrus crispus Irish moss

Cascara sagrada Rhamnus purschiana Cascara sagrada
Cascrrilla Croton niveus
Causia Simarouba excelsa Cuassia
Cebada Horden distichon Barley
Cedro Juniperus virginiana Cedar
Cedron Simaba cedron Lemon verbena
Celidonia Impatients pallida Celandine
Celindonia Geranium maculatum Celandine
Ceniso Asclepias lanuginosa Milkweed
Cereza Prunus virginiana Wild cherry
Cerraja Sonchus oleaceus Sow thistle
Chaak Maranta arundinacea Arrow root
Chamico Eretchites hieracifolius Fire weed
Chan Hiptis suaveolens Chan
Chancarro Cecropia arbustifolia
Chaparro amargo Castela spp. Castela
Chapparal Larrea divaricata Chapparal
Chapuz Helenium integrefolia Sneez weed
Chia Salvia hispanica Chia
Chia gorda Hiptis suaveolens
Chicalote Argemone mexicana Prickly poppy
Chicoria Cichorium intybus Chicory
Chilcuague Heliopsis longipes
Chile Capsicum anum Cayenne
Chilillo Polygonum punctatum Water pepper
Chiquiza Leonurus cardiaca
Chuchupaste Ligusticum porteri Master wort
Chuchupate Ligusticum porteri Osha
Chufa Cyperus esculentus
Ciento en rama Agramonia eupatoria Cockleburr
Cilantro Coriandrum sativum Cilantro
Cimifuga Cimicifuga racemosa
Cinita Pachycereus marginatus
Cipres Cupressus sempervirens Cypress
Clavel Dianthus caryophyllus Carnation
Clavo de olor Caryophyllus aronaticus Cloves
Cocculos Coccolos palmatus Cocculos
Coclearia Cochlearia amoracia Horse radish
Cocolmeca Smilax cordifolia Greenbrier
Cola de borrego Castelleja canescens
Cola de caballo Equisetum hyemale Horse tail
Cola de zorra Cheilanthes elegans Lip fern
Colorin Erythrina americana Coral bean
Comino Cuminum cyminum Cumin

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Condurango Gonolubus condurango Condurango

Conisa Erigon canadence
Consuelsa mayor Symphytum officinalis Comfrey
Contra hierba Dorstenia contrayerba Contrayerba
Contrahierba Psoralea pentaphylla Mex. Contrayerba
Convalaria Convallaria polygonatum Solomon seal
Copal Juniperus lycia Frankinsense
Copalchi Croton niveus Croton
Copalquin Croton cascarrilma Croton
Corazon de jesus Mikania houstonis Guaco
Cough grass Triticum repens Dog grass
Cresta de gallo Tiaridium elongatum Indian tursol
Cuachalala Juliana adstringens
Cuachalalate Juliana adstringens
Cuajaleche Galium aparine Madder
Cuasia Quassia amara Cuassia
Cuatecomate Cresentia cujete
Cubera Piper cubeba Cubeb berry
Cuculmeca Smilax cordifolia Mex. Zarzaparrilla
Culantrillo del pozo Adiantum pedatum Maidenhair fern
Culantro Coriadrum stativum Coriander
Cundeamor Momordica charantia
Cydonia Cydonia vulgaris Quince
Damiana Turnera afrodisiaca Damiana
Datura Datura spp. Datura
Dictamo real Passiflora dictamus
Diente de leon Taraxicum dens-leonis Dandelion
Dioscorea Dioscorea villosa Wild yam
Doradilla Helianthus canades
Dormilona Mimosa sensitiva
Dulcamara Solanum dulcamara Bittersweet
Durazno Amygdalus persica Peach tree
Durazno Amygdalus persica Peach tree
Echinacea Brauneria angustifolia Echinacea
Echo Pachycereus marginatus
Encima Quercus alba
Encino Quercus alba Oak
Endrina Prunus spinosa Sloe
Enebro Juniperus communis Juniper berry
Eneldo Anethum graveolens Dill
Enula Inula helenium
Enulacampana Inula helenium Elecampane
Epazote de comer Chenopodium ambrosioides Mexican tea
Epazote de zorillo Chenopodium feotidum Feotid goosfoot
Escila Scilla maritima Squills

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Escobilla Scabiosa atropurea Scabish

Escordia Teucrium scardonia Wood sage
Escorzonera Scorzonera hispanic Vipers grass
Escrofularia Scrophularia nodosa Figwort
Esculetaria Sculletaria lateriflora Scullcap
Espicanardo Aralia recemosa
Espigas de maiz Zea mays Corn silk
Espikenardo Nardus jatamansi Spikenard
Espino blanco Crataegus spp.
Espino cerval Rhamnus frangula
Espinosilla Loeselia scariosa
Espliego Lavandula vera
Esplino blanco Cratagus coccinea
Estafiate Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort
Estafisagra Delphinium consolida
Estoraque Styrax benzoin
Estoraque Styrax officinalis Storax tree
Estragon Artemisia draculus Tarragon
Estramonio Datura spp. Stramonium
Eucalipto Eucaliptus globulos Eucaliptus
Eufrasia Eufrasia ossicinalis Eye bright
Eupatorio Eupatorium perfoliatum Ague weed
Evonimo Evonymus europeaus Wahoo
Fenogreko Trigonela foenum graecum Fenugreek
Ficaria Amaranthus hypochondriacus Pilewort
Flor de cervesa Humulus lupulos
Flor de jamaica Hibiscus saboariffa Hibiscus
Flor de junco Cereus grandiflora
Flor de lupulo Humulos lupulos Hops
Flor de manita Chiranthodendron
pentadactylon
Flor de pena Helanthemum canadens
Flor de piedra Helianthemum canades Rock rose
Flor del corazon Talauma spp.
Fragula Rhamnus frangula Buckthorn
Frailesillo Jathropha gossypifolia Belly ache nettlespurge
Frambuesa Rubus idaeus Rasberry
Fresa Fragaria vesca Strawberry
Fresno Fraxinus americana Ash
Fuco verigoso Focus versiculosus Bladderwrack
Fumaria Fumaria officinalis Fumatory
Galangal Alpina galanga Galangal
Galio Galium aparine Cleavers
Garanona Castilleja canescens Painted cup
Gatuna Ononis spinosa Rest harrow
Gaulteria Gaultheria procumbens

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Genciana Gentiana lutea Gentian

Gengibre Zingiber officinalis Ginger
Ginseng Panax quinquefolia Ginseng
Girasol Helianthus annus Sunflower
Gobernadora Larrea divaricata
Gobernadora de puebla Larrea divericatra Creosote bush
Golondrina Euphorbia prostata Spurge
Goma arabe Acacia vera Gum arabic
Gordo lobo Gnaphalium spp. Pearly everlasting
Gordo lobo Verbascum thapsus
Gotu-kola Hydrocotyle asiatica Gotu-kola
Grama Triticum repens Coughgrass
Granada Punica granatum Pomegranate
Granadilla china Passiflora spp.
Grandilla Passiflora spp.
Guacima Guazuma tomentosa
Guacimo Guazuma tomentosa Guazuma tree
Guaco Aristolochia serpentaria Virginia snake root
Guaco Mikania houstonis Hempweed
Guaje Cresentia cujete Gourd tree
Guamis Larrea divaricata
Guapilla Hechita glomerata
Guarana Paullinia sorbilis Guarana
Guarumbo Cecropia arbustifolia
Guarumo Cecropia arbustifolia Trumpet tree
Guayaba Psidium guajava
Guayabo Psidium guajava Guava
Guayacan Guiacum officinalis Lignumvitae
Guayacan Guaiacum sactum Lignumvitae
Guayuba Arctostaphylos uva ursi
Guinea Capsicum anum Chile
Guisache Acacia farnesiana
Habas de san Ignacio Hura crepitans Sand box tree
Hamamelis Hamamelis virginica
Hamula Brickellia spp.
Hamula de monterey Brickellia spp. Brickellia
Haya Fagus ferruginea Beech
Helcho macho Nephrodium filix-mas Male fern
Helenio Inula helenium
Helonias Helonias diaca False unicorn
Hena Lausonia inermis Henna
Hidrastis Hydrastis canadense Golden seal
Hiedra terestre Nepeta glechoma Ground ivy
Hierba anis Tagetes lucida
Hierba buena Mentha viridis Spearmint

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Hierba cana Senecio aureus

Hierba de la cinche Cimicifuga racemosa Black cohosh
Hierba de la golondrina Euphorbia prostata Euphorbia
Hierba de la mosca Buddleia americana
Hierba de la virgen Loeselia scariosa
Hierba de San Juan Hypericon perforatum St. Johns wort
Hierba del angel Eupatorium perfoliatum Boneset
Hierba del burro Calliandra houstoniana Panbotano colliandra
Hierba del cancer Acalypha pheoides Copper leaf
Hierba del cancer Cuphea aequipetala Cuphea
Hierba del carmin Phytolacca decandra
Hierba del gato Nepeta cataria
Hierba del golpe Scoparia dulcis Sweet broomwort
Hierba del indio Bouvardia ternifolia
Hierba del la vibora Zornia diphylla Zornia
Hierba del pasmo Bouvardia ternifolia Scarlet bouvardia
Hierba del pasmo Waltheria ternifolia Waltheria
Hierba del sapo Eryngium carlinae Eryngo
Hierba gatera Nepeta cataria
Hierba lonbriguera Tanacetum vulgaris
Hierba luisa Andropogon citratum Lemon grass
Hierba pajarera Stellaria media
Hierba pulgera Erigon canadence Flea bane
Hierba San Lorenzo Prunella vulgaris Self heal
Hierba santa Erdyction glutenosum Yerba santa
Hierba santa maria Tagetes lucida
Higuerilla Ricinus communis
Hinojo Feoniculum officinalis Fennel
Hirundinaria Impatiens pallida
Hisopo Hyssopus officinalis Hyssop
Hoja sen Caesalpinia pulcherrima Barbados pride
Hojasenn Cassia angustifolia Senna
Hombre grande Quassia amara Bitter wood
Hombre grande Simarouba excelsa
Hortensia Hydrangea aborescens Hydrangea
Huachichile Loeselia scariosa Loeselia
Huata Cupressus sempervirens
Huaxacan Guaicum officinalis
Huisache Acacia farnesiana
Hypericon Hypericon perforatum
Imortal Asclepiodora decumbens Spider milkweed
Imortal Gomphrena decumbens Prostrate gonphrena
Impectoria Heracleaum lanatum Masterwort
Incienso de iglesia Juniperus lycia Olibanum gum
Iris Iris spp. Lily

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Iris azul Iris versicolor Blue flag

Itamo real Ephedra americana Ephedra
Jalapa Ipomea jalapa Jalap root
Jasmin Jasminum offinalis Jasmin
Jediondilla Larrea divaricata
Jicaro Cresentia cujete Calabash tree
Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba
Kava-kava Piper methysticum Kava-kava
Lagrimas de solomon Convallaria polygonatum
Lampazo Arctium lappa
Laurel Laurus nobilis Bay
Lavanda Lavandula vera Lavander
Lengua de vaca Rumex crispus Yellow dock
Lentejilla Lipidium spp. Pepperwort
Levistico Ligusticum levisticum Levisticum
Limpia plata Equisetum hyemale Shave grass
Linaza Linum usitalissimum Linseed
Lino semilla Linum usitalissimum Flax
Lirio Iris spp. Orris
Lirio Lilium candidum Lily
Lirio del valle Convallaria majalis Lily of the valley
Llanten Plantago major Plantain
Lobelia Lobelia inflata Lobelia
Macis Myristica moschata Mace
Maculiz Tabebuia spp.
Magnolia Magnolia glauca Magnolia
Magnolia Talauma spp. Magnolia
Maguey Agave americana Agave
Mala mujer Jathropha gossipifolia Wild cassada
Malagueta Myrica cerifera Bayberry
Malva Altea officinalis Marshmallow
Mamey Calcarpum zapota Zapote
Mandragora Podophyllum peliatum Mandrake
Mangle rojo Rhizophora mangle Mangrove
Manrubio Marrubium vulgare Horehound
Manzana Pyrus mallus Apple tree
Manzanilla Anthemis nobilis Chamomile
Maracuya Passiflora spp.
Maranon Semicarpus anarcardium
Margarita Bellis perennis
Mariola Calendula officinalis Marigold
Marrubio Marrubium vulgare
Masto Marrubium vulgare
Mastranto Mentha rotundifolia Apple mint
Mastuerzo Lipidium spp. Peppergrass

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Mastuerzo Tropaeolum majus Indian cress

Matarique Cacalia decomposita Groundsel
Mate Ilex paraguaiensis Paraguay tea
Matico Piper palmeri Matico pepper
Maya Bellis penennis Daisy (common)
Mejorana Origanum marjorana Marjoram
Melisa Melissa officinalis
Menta Mentha peperita Peppermint
Menta de lobo Lycopus virginicus Bugle weed
Menufar Nymphea odorata
Mesquite Prosopis juliflora Mesquite
Micle Jacobina spicigera
Milflor Achillea millefolia
Millenrama Achillea millefolium Yarrow
Mirra Balsamodendron myrrh Myrrh
Mirstica Nigella sativa
Mirto Myrtus communis Myrtle
Moral negro Morus nigra Mulberry
Morro Cresentia cujete
Mostaza Sinapsis alba Mustard
Mostaza de frailes Cochlearia amoracia
Muerdago Viscum flavescens Mistletoe
Muicle Jacobina spicigera Justicia
Muitle Jacobina spicigera
Musgo icelandico Cetraria islandica Iceland moss
Naranjo agrio Citrus vulgaris Bitter orange
Nardo Nardus jatamansi
Nepeta Nepeta cataria Catnip
Ninfea Nymphea odorata White pond lilly
Nogal Juglans nigra Black walnut
Nogal ceniciento Juglans cinera Butternut
Nuez de cuba Juglans cinera
Nuez kola Cola acuminata Kola nut
Nuez moscada Myristica moschata Nutmeg
Nuez moscada Nigella sativa Nutmeg
Ocote Pinus teocote Aztec pine
Ocotillo Croton alamosanus Croton
Ojo de venado Stizolobium urens Velvet bean
Olivo Olea europea Olive
Olmo rojo Ulmus fulva Slippery elm
Oregano Origanum vulgare Oregano
Oreja de raton Chiococca alba Davids milkberry
Oreja de raton Dichondra argentea Pony foot
Orejuela de raton Chiococca alba
Organo Pachycereus marginatus Organ pipe cactus

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Orozus Glycyrrhiza galabra Licorice

Ortiga Urtica dioica Nettle
Osha Ligusticum porteri Porters lovage
Paja Avena sativa
Palmito enano Serenoa serrulata Saw palmetto
Palo brazil Heamatoxylum campechianum Logwood
Palo colorado Heamatoxylum campechiamun
Palo de tres costillas Serjania triqueta Supple jack
Palo dulce Glycyrrhiza glabra
Palo dulce Lippia dulcis
Palo muerto Galphimia humboltiana Tryallis
Palo mulato Xanthoxylum spp. Prickley ash
Palo santo Guaiacum officinalis
Palo santo Guaiacum sactum
Palo sarito Croton cascarilma
Pamplina Stellaria media Chickweed
Papaya Carica papaya Papaya
Parietaria Parietaria officinalis Pellitory
Pasiflora Passiflora spp.
Pasionaria Passiflora spp. Passion flower
Pata de mula Tussilago farfara
Patchuly Pogosiemon patchuly Patchuly
Pau d’ arco Tabebuia spp. Pau d’ arco(brazilian)
Pavil Stillingia sylvatica Stillingia
Pellitre Heliopsis longipes Heliopsis
Pelos de maiz Zea mays
Pensamiento Viola tricolor Violeta
Peonia Paenia officinalis Peony
Peonia(mex.) Cyperus esculentus Flatsedge
Pericon amarillo Tagetes lucida
Perijil Petroselinum sativum Parsley
Peronilla del pasto Helianthemum canades Life everlasting
Phytolaca Phytolacca decandra Poke
Pie de gato Gnaphalium spp. Life everlasting
Pimienta Piper album Pepper
Pimienta de agua Polygonum punctatum Smartweed
Pimienta jamaica Eugenia pimenta Allspice
Pimpinela Pimpinella anisum
Pimpinella blanca Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet
Pinguica Arctostaphylos uva ursi Uva ursi
Pino Pinus sylvestis Pine
Piru Schinus molle Pepper tree
Pirul Schinus molle
Podofilo Podophyllum peltatum
Poleo Hedeoma pulegoides Pennyroyal

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Poligala Polygala vulgaris Snake root

Popotillo Ephedra americana Brigon tea
Poro Erythrina americana
Prodigiosa Brickellia spp.
Ptihaya Cereus grandiflora
Pulmonaria Mertensia verginica Lugwort
Pulmonaria Pulmonaria offinalis Lungwort
Pulsatilla Anemone pulsatilla Pulsatilla
Quina amarillo Cinchona calisaya
Quina amarillo Chinchona ledgeriana Ledger bark cinchona
Quina blanca Croton niveus
Quina calisaya Cinchona calisaya Yellow bark chinchona
Quina roja Cinchona succirubra Cinchona
Raiz china Smilax cordifolia China root
Raiz colorado Sanguinaria canadensis Red root
Raiz de jalapa Ipomea jalapa
Raiz de lima Citrus acida Lime
Raiz de manza Iostephane heterophyla Mansa root
Raiz de oro Heliopsis longipes
Raiz del manso Iostephane heterophyla Swamp weed
Rasca la vieja Curatella americana
Raspa viejo Curatella americana
Recino Ricinus communis Castor plant
Regaliz Glycyrrhiza glabra
Reina de la noche Datura spp. Thornapple
Reina de los prados Eupatorium purpureum Queen of meadow
Retama Cystisus scoparia Common broom
Retama Tecoma stans Trukmpet bush
Roble Quercus alba
Roble de sabana Tabebuia spp. Tahebo bark
Romerillo Bouvardia ternifolia
Romerillo Crotalaria plumila Crotalaria
Romero Rosemarinus officinalis Rosemary
Rosa de castilla Rosa blanda Wild rose
Rosa de jerico Helianthemum canadens Jerico rose
Ruda Ruta graveveolens Rue
Ruibarbo Rheum palmatum Rhuibarb
Salvia Salvia officinalis Sage
Salvia virgen Buddleia americana
Salvilla Scabiosa atropurea
Sandalo Santalium albums Sandalwood
Sangre de drago Croton dranco
Sangre de dragon Calamus draco Dragons blood
Sangregado Croton draco Croton
Sangregrado Jathropa curcas Nettlespurge

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Sanguinaria Sanguinaria canadensis Bloodroot

Sanicle Sanicula marylandica
Sanicula Sanicula marylandica Sanicle
Santa maria Chrysanthemum parthenium
Sasafras Sasafras officinalis Sasafras
Sauce blanco Salix alba White willow
Sauco Sambucus nigra Elder
Savila Aloe socotrina Aloe vera
Sello de oro Hydrastis canadense
Senecio Senecio aureus Life root
Senn Cassia angustifolia
Sensitiva Mimosa sensitiva Mimosa
Serpentaria Aristolochia serpentaria Snake root
Sesamo Sesamum inicicum Sesami
Siempre viva Helianthus canadens
Simonillo Conyza flaginoides Flea bane
Sinfito Symphytum officinalis
Solano Solanum dulcamara
Sorosi Momordica charantia Balsam pear
Sumaque Rhus glabrium Sumach
Tabachin Caesalpinia pulcherrima Caesalpinia
Tabaquillo Bouvardia ternifolia
Tabardillo Calliadra houstoniana
Tanaceto Tanacetum vulgaris Tansy
Tarais Salix taxifolia
Taraxaco Taraxicum dens-leonis
Taray Salix taxifolia Yew leaf willow
Taxo Passiflora spp.
Te de limon Andropogon citratum
Tecomate Cresentia cujete
Tejocote Crataegus spp. Hawthorn
Tepeguaje Lysiloma acapulcensis Lysiloma
Tepopote Ephedra americana Desert tea
Tepoza Buddleia americana
Tepozan Buddleia americana Butterfly bush
Thuja Thujopsis spp. Thuja
Tila Tilia americana
Tilo Tilia americana Linden
Tlachichinole Kohleria deppena
Tlalacxoyatl Asclepias tuberosa Pluerisy root
Tlalocoxochitl Anagallis spp.
Toloache Datura spp. Jamestown weed
Tomillo Thymus vulgaris Thyme
Tonalxihuitl Veronica officinalis Speedwell
Tormentilla Potentilla spp. Five finger grass

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Torongil Melissa officinalis Lemon balm

Torongil melisa Melissa officinalis Balm
Torongil morado Prunella vulgaris Heal all
Trebol de agua Nasturtium officinalis Scurvy grass
Trebol flor blanca Trifolium repens Dutches cloves
Trebol morado Trifolium pratens Red clover
Trompetilla Jacobina spicigera
Tronadora Tecoma stans Yellow eledr
Tunilago Tussilago farfara Colts foot
Ulmaria Eupatorium purpureum Gravel root
Una de gato Tussilago farfara
Uva ursi Arctostaphylos uva ursi Bearberry
Valeriana Valeriana officinalis Valerian
Vara de oro Solidago spp. Goldenrod
Vara mosqueada Hamamelis virginica
Verbasco Verbascum thapsus Mullein
Verbena azul Verbeana hastata Blue vervain
Verdolaga de la montana Apocynum androsaemifolium Bitter root
Veronica Veronica officinalis
Viburno Viburnum opulus Cramp bk.
Viburno Viburnum prunifolium Black haw
Vinca Vinca major Periwinkle
Violeta comun Viola cuculata Blue violet
Yezgo Sambucus ebulus Dwarf elder
Zanahoria Daucus carota Carrot
Zapote Calcarcpum zapota
Zaragatona Plantago psyllum Psyllium
Zarzamora Rubus strigosus Red rasberry
Zarzaparilla Smilax officinalis Zarzaparilla
Zazalipatli Ligusticum levisticum Lovage
Zempual Calendula officinalis
Zoaptle Montanoa tomentosa
Zuzon Senecio aureus Ragwort

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