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Leaves & Aerial Herbs

Leaves and aerial plant parts are among the most commonly used materials in traditional herbal practice. These tissues are where plants carry out photosynthesis and many metabolic processes, often producing a wide range of aromatic compounds, flavonoids, and other phytochemicals.

Because they are generally more delicate than roots or bark, aerial herbs are often prepared as infusions, tinctures, powders, or infused oils to gently extract their constituents.

This section of the archive gathers monographs for herbs primarily used for their leaves and above-ground portions, documenting their traditional uses, preparation methods, and role in apothecary formulations.

Entries are listed in Alphabetical Order Below

A - M | N - Z

A

Aloe

Amaranth

B

Bay Leaf

C

California Poppy

Catnip

Chickweed

Cleavers

Comfrey

Coriander

D

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E

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F

Fennel Seeds

G

Ground Elder

Ground Ivy

Gypsywort

H

Horsetail

Hyssop

I

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K

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L

Lavender

Lemon Balm

M

Mallow

Motherwort

Mugwort

Mullein

Z

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N

Neem

Nettle

O

Oatstraw

P

Passionflower

Peppermint

Plantain

Pumpkin

Q

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R

Raspberry Leaf

Rosemary

S

Sage

Sea Moss

Skullcap

St. John's Wort

T

Thyme

Tulsi / Holy Basil

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V

Violet

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