Natural Remedy Encyclopedia
Explore our collection of natural remedies, herbs, and healing plants. Each entry includes traditional uses, scientific evidence, and practical applications.
St. John's Wort
Herb traditionally used to treat mild to moderate depression and mood disorders.
Benefits:
- May help with mild to moderate depression
- Can improve mood and reduce anxiety
Cocoa
Antioxidant-rich seed with cardiovascular and mood-enhancing benefits.
Benefits:
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Enhances mood and cognitive function
Saffron
Precious spice with mood-enhancing and antioxidant properties.
Benefits:
- May improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
- Rich in antioxidants that fight oxidative stress
Angelica Root
Earthy, musky essential oil known for its grounding and respiratory benefits.
Benefits:
- Supports respiratory health
- Aids digestion and reduces gas
Bergamot
Citrusy, uplifting essential oil known for its mood-enhancing and skin-balancing properties.
Benefits:
- Uplifts mood and reduces anxiety
- Helps balance oily skin conditions
Cistus
Warm, honey-like essential oil known for its skin-healing and immune-supporting properties.
Benefits:
- Supports wound healing and skin regeneration
- Has antimicrobial and antiviral properties
Lemon
Bright, citrusy essential oil with cleansing and mood-lifting properties.
Benefits:
- Has powerful cleansing properties
- Uplifts mood and increases energy
Lime
Zesty, uplifting essential oil with cleansing and mood-enhancing properties.
Benefits:
- Has powerful cleansing properties
- Uplifts mood and provides energy
Litsea Cubeba
Lemony, exotic essential oil with calming and skin-balancing properties.
Benefits:
- Helps balance oily skin conditions
- Uplifts mood while calming nervous tension
Citronella
Fresh, grassy essential oil known for its insect repellent and uplifting properties.
Benefits:
- Effectively repels mosquitoes and other insects
- Has antimicrobial and antifungal properties
Clary Sage
Herbaceous, earthy essential oil known for hormone balance and calming properties.
Benefits:
- Supports hormonal balance, especially during menstruation and menopause
- Promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction
Clementine
Sweet, uplifting citrus essential oil that supports mood and digestive health.
Benefits:
- Uplifts mood and reduces anxiety
- Supports healthy digestive function
Cypress
Fresh, woody essential oil known for its astringent and circulatory benefits.
Benefits:
- Supports healthy circulation and reduces fluid retention
- Helps clear congested breathing passages
Damask Rose (Rose Otto)
Luxurious, floral essential oil prized for its skin-rejuvenating and heart-opening properties.
Benefits:
- Nourishes and rejuvenates aging or sensitive skin
- Opens the heart and promotes feelings of love and compassion
Fragonia
Balanced, fresh essential oil known for its harmonizing and respiratory benefits.
Benefits:
- Supports respiratory health
- Creates emotional balance and harmony
Geranium
Floral, balancing essential oil known for its skin benefits and hormone-balancing properties.
Benefits:
- Balances sebum production for all skin types
- Supports hormonal balance in women
Grapefruit
Bright, citrusy essential oil known for its uplifting and metabolism-supporting properties.
Benefits:
- Uplifts mood and reduces stress
- Supports healthy metabolism
Green Mandarin
Fresh, citrusy essential oil with calming and digestive benefits.
Benefits:
- Supports healthy digestion, especially in children
- Calms the nervous system while gently uplifting mood
Neroli
Exquisite, floral essential oil known for its skin-regenerating and anxiety-reducing properties.
Benefits:
- Promotes skin cell regeneration and elasticity
- Profoundly calms the nervous system and reduces anxiety
Palmarosa
Sweet, floral essential oil known for its skin-balancing and hydrating properties.
Benefits:
- Balances sebum production for all skin types
- Provides deep hydration without oiliness
Patchouli
Earthy, musky essential oil known for its skin-healing and grounding properties.
Benefits:
- Promotes skin cell regeneration and wound healing
- Has powerful grounding and balancing effects on emotions
Petitgrain
Fresh, floral essential oil that calms the nervous system and supports skin health.
Benefits:
- Calms nervous tension and anxiety
- Supports restful sleep
Rosewood
Warm, woody essential oil known for its skin-rejuvenating and emotionally balancing properties.
Benefits:
- Promotes skin cell regeneration and elasticity
- Creates emotional balance and stability
Scots Pine
Fresh, forest-like essential oil known for its respiratory and grounding properties.
Benefits:
- Supports healthy respiratory function
- Helps relieve muscle and joint discomfort
Sweet Orange
Bright, cheerful essential oil known for its uplifting and digestive properties.
Benefits:
- Uplifts mood and reduces anxiety
- Supports healthy digestion
Tangerine
Sweet, citrusy essential oil known for its gentle digestive and mood-lifting properties.
Benefits:
- Gently supports digestion, especially in children
- Creates a cheerful, calming atmosphere
The Balance of Evidence
At Eden, we strive to present all three forms of evidence, allowing you to make informed decisions about which remedies might be right for you.
Scientific Evidence
Includes clinical trials, laboratory studies, and systematic reviews that examine the efficacy and safety of remedies.
Traditional Usage
Centuries of use in various healing traditions like Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and indigenous practices.
Anecdotal Reports
Personal experiences and testimonials that, while not scientifically verified, can provide insights into potential benefits.
Important Considerations
- Natural remedies can have powerful effects and may interact with medications. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new remedy.
- Quality and sourcing matter. Look for high-quality, sustainably sourced remedies from reputable suppliers.
- Natural doesn't always mean safe. Some natural remedies can be harmful if used incorrectly or by certain individuals.
- Serious conditions require professional medical care. Natural remedies can complement conventional treatment but shouldn't replace necessary medical intervention.