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Achillea millefolium 22, 31, 36, 59, 243

adaptogen, see herbal actions

Aesculus hippocastanum 124

AGFORWARD project 109, 119

agriculture

agro-ecology 66,105, 119, 233

Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) 116

herb farm 34

smallholder 117

small scale cultivation 5, 72

Agrimonia eupatoria 237

agrimony see Agrimonia eupatoria

agroforestry, definition 5, 7, 35, 109

agroforestry, organisations 66, 109, 11

Agroforestry Research Trust 65-6

ague, see musculoskeletal system complaints

Alchemilla xanthochlora 59, 240

alcohol, benzyl alcohol 113

alcohol, use in tinctures 85-9, 104, 237

alder, see Alnus glutinosa

alder buckthorn, see Frangula alnus

alkaloid 19-22, 36, 42, 130, 138, 145, 162, 185, 188, 215, 228, 231, 233, 237-8

Allium ursinum 22, 29, 243

Alnus glutinosa 10, 15, 39, 73

Alnus viridis 11

alterative, see herbal actions

Althaea officinalis 19, 59, 73, 240

Alzheimer’s disease 15, 20, 145, 162, 185, 206-7, 220

analgesic, see herbal actions

Angelica archangelica 30, 237

Angelica sylvestris 42

anthocyanin 12-3, 19, 126-7, 157, 188, 191, 197, 202, 213, 215, 221, 223, 233

anthraquinone 15, 19, 162, 233

antibacterial, see herbal actions

antibiotic, see herbal actions

anticoagulant, see herbal actions

antifatigue, see herbal actions

antifungal, see herbal actions

antihypoxic, see herbal actions

anti-inflammatory, see herbal actions

antimicrobial, see herbal actions

anti-oxidant, see herbal actions

antipyretic, see herbal actions

antiscorbutic, see herbal actions

antiseptic, see herbal actions

antispasmodic, see herbal actions

antitumour, see herbal actions

antitussive, see herbal actions

anti-ulcer, see herbal actions

antiviral, see herbal actions

anxiety, see nervous system complaints

arbor vitae, see Thuja occidentalis

Arctium lappa 30, 238

Aronia melanocarpa vi, 13, 23, 63, 73, 92, 126

Artemisia absinthum 36, 41, 243

Artemisia annua 20

Artemisia vulgaris 19, 73, 241

arthritis, see musculoskeletal system complaints

ash, see Fraxinus excelsior

Asia:

ethnobotany 11

invasive plants 11, 34

ornamental plants 43

plant introductions 43, 174

aspirin 19, 22, 133, 212, 240

astragalus, see Astragalus membranaceus

Astragalus membranaceus 237

astringent, see herbal actions

Atropa belladonna 42

authentication, see testing

barberry, see Berberis vulgaris

berberine 14, 19-21, 129-30

Berberis aquifolium vi, 14, 19, 21, 24, 63, 73, 129

Berberis vulgaris 14, 19, 31, 59, 191

bergamot, see Monarda didyma

Betula pendula vi, 14, 19, 24, 36, 59, 63, 73, 94, 99-100, 112, 131

betulinic acid 14, 133, 197

bilberry, see Vaccinium myrtillus

biochar 53, 233

biodiversity

and climate change 2, 121

and forest gardens v, 2-3, 35

benefits 15, 33, 109, 119, 121

harvesting practices 56, 72

resilience 15, 33, 109, 119, 121

tree pathogens 56

birch, see Betula pendula

bistort, see Polygonum bistorta

bitter, see herbal actions

bittersweet, see Solanum dulcamara

black cohosh, see Cimicifuga racemosa

blackberry, see Rubus fruticosus

blackcurrant, see Ribes nigrum

bloodroot, see Sanguinaria canadensis

blood pressure, see circulatory system complaints

blue flag, see Iris versicolor

body care, see skin complaints

bogbean, see Menyanthes trifoliatum

borage, see Borago officinalis

Borago officinalis 31, 59

botanical:

herbarium 75

identification 25, 28, 42, 72, 74-5, 116, 118

voucher specimen 75

bracken in compost 61

bronchitis, see respiratory system complaints

broom, see Cytisus scoparius

buddleia, see Buddleja asiatica

Buddleia asiatica 43

burdock, see Arctium lappa

burns, see skin complaints

buyer organisations 107

Caffea arabica 20

Calendula officinalis 30, 59, 64, 73, 97, 240

Californian poppy, see Eschscholtzia californica

Canada:

guidelines on good practice 116

Inuktitut use of alder 11

mountain ash species 70

plant exporter 8

cancer, see metabolic disorders

canopy, upper 2, 35, 39-40, 44-5, 51, 61, 235

carbon sequestration 2, 121

carminative, see herbal actions

Castanea sativa vi, 20, 24, 39, 135

catmint, see Nepeta cataria

Ceanothus americanus vi, 24, 31, 63, 137

certification:

biodynamic 114

FairWild 116

forest stewardship 116

organic 106, 114, 248

organisations 248

certification 5, 107, 114, 116 248

chasteberry, see Vitex agnus castus

Chelsea Physic Garden 11

cherry, bird, see Prunus padus

cherry, wild, see Prunus avium

chickweed, see Stellaria media

China, plant exporter and importer 8, 133, 148, 151, 154, 168, 174, 205, 212, 220

China:

plant introductions 11

plantation diversity 3

wild-harvesting co-operative 119

Chionanthus virginicus vi, 23, 30, 41, 139

chokeberry, see Aronia melanocarpa

cholagogue, see herbal actions

Cimicifuga racemosa 67, 111

circulatory system complaints:

haemorrhage 171

haemorrhoids 23, 124-5, 159, 162, 171, 191

heart disorders 15, 40, 126, 143-5, 148, 174, 223

hypertension 15-6, 23-4, 143, 202, 220

hypotension 23

poor circulation 23, 167-8, 226, 230, 237

varicose veins 23, 124-5, 171

cleavers, see Galium aparine

climate:

boreal 9

breakdown v, 3, 5, 35, 56, 58, 70, 247

change 2, 9, 43, 65, 70, 109, 121, 247

local 28-9, 35

temperate v, 9, 43, 122, 147, 155, 180, 231

tropical 9, 180, 231

zones 3, 9, 29, 123, 147, 169, 244-5

climate zone:

Atlantic 3

Europe vii, 244

US vii, 245

coffee, see Caffea arabica

colds, see respiratory complaints

comfrey, see Symphytum officinale

complementary medicine 8, 12

compost:

leaf mould 61

seed 60-1

Conium maculatum 42

conservation:

agroforestry 5

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 5

organisations 247

US medicinal plants 6, 118

constipation, see digestive system complaints

coppicing:

safety and 53

technique 39-40, 44-5, 51, 54, 64, 81, 234

cough, see respiratory system complaints

cramp bark, see Viburnum opulus

Crataegus monogyna vi, 19, 23, 31, 36, 55, 75, 141

Crataegus oxyacantha 19, 31, 36, 55, 73

Crawford, Martin 65, 249

Cynara scolymus 239

Cytisus scoparius vi, 23, 35, 63, 144

dandelion, see Taraxacum officinale

Dartington Estate 109-10

Daucus carota 35, 243

Davis, Jeanine 5, 246

deadly nightshade, see Atropa belladonna

decoction 10, 23-4, 30-1, 85-6, 89-91, 97-8, 125, 138, 144-5, 159, 162, 171, 182, 185, 188, 197, 205, 210, 233, 231, 234, 237-40, 242-3

decongestant, see herbal actions

dementia, see nervous system complaints

demulcent, see herbal actions

Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) 43, 267

design:

base map 27-8, 43

edges 33, 36

elements 27, 33, 35

guilds 36

light and shade 3, 23-4, 29-31, 33, 36, 40, 44, 47, 53

multifunctional element v, 33, 35

planning 27-8, 35, 39, 44, 48

site assessment 27-8

zones 27, 33

diabetes, see metabolic disorders

diaphoretic, see herbal actions

diarrhoea, see digestive system complaints

diet:

children and forest diet 13

dietary supplements 111, 114

superfoods 13

digestive system complaints:

constipation 23-4, 157, 161-2, 164, 172, 188, 215, 235, 238

diarrhoea 31, 136, 142, 147-8, 154, 167, 169, 182, 191, 201, 205, 208-9, 215, 223, 226, 237, 240, 242-3

flatulence 164, 177, 185, 228, 233, 237-8

gallbladder 23, 30-1, 130, 139-40, 142, 233, 238-9

haemorrhoids 23, 124-5, 159, 162, 171, 191

lack of appetite 30, 179, 185, 236

nausea 143-4, 147, 185

distillation 24, 43, 101, 103, 133, 154,

203-6, 234

diuretic, see herbal actions

dock (curled), see Rumex crispus

dosage:

children 85

elderly 123

herbal medicines 12, 85

Douglas fir, see Pseudotsuga menziesii

drying:

equipment 77-9, 82, 115-6

labelling 75

moisture levels 77-8, 206

temperature 78

Echinacea purpurea 61, 73, 151, 217

eczema, see skin complaints

Elaeagnus rhamnoides vi, 20, 24, 52, 63, 147

elder, see Sambucus nigra

elecampane, see Inula helenium

Eleutherococcus senticosus vi, 24, 36, 149

Elkes, Richard 10

emmenagogue, see herbal actions

emodin 15, 162

emollient see herbal actions

environment:

and overharvesting 2, 5, 151, 226

and tourism 3

and trees 3, 5, 10, 15, 43

habitat loss 5

equipment:

grain grinder 80

hammermill 80, 82

hand tools 49, 51

power tools 28, 51, 55

safety 47, 49, 53, 72

Eschscholtzia californica 143

ethnobotany 11, 248

eucalyptus:

Eucalyptus pauciflora vi, 19, 24, 152

species 13, 40, 61, 90, 97-9, 101

Europe:

agroforestry 5, 35, 109, 116, 119, 246

climate zones 244

consumer market 105

coppicing and pollarding 54

good agricultural practice 116

harvesting guidelines 118

herbal product demand 8

plant introductions 1, 43

plant monographs 12

product regulations 111, 113

provenance and climate change 58, 70

threatened habitats 3

traditional herbal registration 7

traditional practice 11-2

European Medicines Agency 111, 202, 220

Evelyn, John 15, 48, 164, 174

exhaustion, see nervous system complaints

expectorant, see herbal actions

Fairtrade, 85

febrifuge, see herbal actions

feverfew, see Tanacetum parthenium

Ficus carica vi, 23, 41, 155

fig, see Ficus carica

Filipendula ulmaria 22, 34, 59, 64, 240

flatulence, see digestive system complaints

flu see respiratory system complaints

folklore, see history

forest:

bathing 16, 18

Forestry Commission 32, 177, 246, 253

Forestry Stewardship Council 116

non-timber forest products 5, 8, 83, 105, 109, 114, 116-7, 119

forest garden definition 2-3

school v, 118

tropical 3, 51

see also woodland

forsythia, see Forsythia suspensa

Forsythia suspensa vi, 13, 23, 31, 40, 63, 86, 158

Fragaria vesca 30, 35, 37

France, traditional practice 11

Frangula alnus vi, 15, 19, 23, 35, 41, 73, 91, 96, 161

Fraxinus excelsior vi, 11, 23, 30, 39, 76, 80, 163, 165

fringe tree, see Chionanthus virginicus

funding:

business plan and 116

charitable 116

crowdfunding 116

research 12

Woodland Trust 246

fungi:

disease 3, 56

Lentinus edodes 36, 39

mycorrhiza 48, 51-2, 62, 235

Trametes versicolor 36, 39

galactogogue, see herbal actions

Galega officinalis 239

Galium aparine 30, 238

gallbladder, see digestive system complaints

garden angelica, see Angelica archangelica

gardens:

botanic garden 10-1, 28, 118, 247

cottage garden 3, 10, 27, 40-1

medicinal forest garden, definition v, 2-3

garlic (wild), see Allium ursinum

Germany:

herb exporter and importer 8

retail sales 8

Geum urbanum 19, 237

ginkgo, see Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba vi, 16, 23, 29, 31, 40-1, 59, 68, 73, 86, 167

ginseng, see Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius

Glechoma hederacea 239

globe artichoke, see Cynara scolymus

glycerin 85-6, 90, 92-3, 202, 234

Glycyrrhiza glabra 19, 240

goat’s rue, see Galega officinalis

goldenrod, see Solidago virgaurea

goldenseal, see Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal Botanical Sanctuary 6

gypsywort, see Lycopus europea

habitat loss 2-3, 5, 43

haemorrhage, see circulatory system complaints

haemorrhoids, see circulatory system complaints

haemostatic, see herbal actions

Hamamelis virginiana vi, 24, 30, 33-4, 50, 62, 64, 68, 98, 103, 108, 169

Hart, Robert 72

harvest:

labelling 69, 72, 75, 83

planning 43-4, 72-4, 107, 115

records 57, 75, 83

seasonal 61, 64, 72-3

sustainable 45, 72, 105, 111, 117

tools 42, 73, 78, 115

wild-harvesting 5, 7-8, 75, 105, 109, 114, 116, 118

zones 33

hawthorn, see Crataegus monogyna

health and safety 45, 49, 74

heart complaints, see circulatory system complaints

heartsease, see Viola tricolor

hemlock, see Conium maculatum

hepatoprotective, see herbal actions

herbal actions:

adaptogen 149, 151, 233, 241

alterative 130, 140, 174, 233, 237-42

analgesic 179, 207, 211-2, 233, 242

anti-inflammatory 15, 19-22, 30, 40, 90, 95, 97, 100, 125, 133, 136, 138, 143, 148, 151, 154, 157, 159, 164-5, 171, 177, 179, 182, 185, 188-9, 191, 197, 200-3, 205, 207, 209, 211-2, 215-6, 220, 223, 228, 231, 233-4, 237, 239-243

anti-oxidant 15, 19-20, 36, 51, 70, 78, 92, 104, 125-7, 133, 135-6, 138, 140, 143-4, 147-8, 151, 157, 159, 164, 168, 174, 177, 179, 182, 185, 188, 191, 197, 201-2, 205, 207, 209, 215, 220, 223, 226, 233

antibacterial 13, 19-20, 30, 36, 43, 92, 130, 143, 154, 157-9, 163, 174, 177, 179, 185, 191, 201, 205, 207, 215, 228, 231, 240-2

antibiotic 10, 31, 36, 121, 130, 145, 189, 233, 235, 243

anticoagulant 125, 138, 159, 168, 202, 205, 223, 233, 241

antifatigue 151

antifungal 56, 148, 154, 162, 174, 177, 179, 191, 194, 200, 228, 231, 233, 235, 239

antihypoxic 168, 233

antimicrobial 12-3, 19, 21, 104, 136, 148, 157, 162, 174-5, 177, 179, 182, 188, 191, 194, 200, 205, 209, 212, 216, 223, 233

antipyretic 211, 233

antiscorbutic 205, 209, 233

antiseptic 11, 13, 19, 21-2, 30-1, 90, 95, 97, 100, 102, 125, 133, 152, 154, 177, 193-4, 200, 207, 211, 216, 223, 237-43

antispasmodic 21-2, 30, 40, 81, 138, 142, 154, 157, 179, 182, 185, 197, 207, 220, 224, 226, 233, 237-8, 240-3

antitumour 36, 131, 148, 151, 174, 194, 223

antitussive 136, 197, 233

anti-ulcer 133, 136, 151, 159, 164, 182, 209, 217, 223

antiviral 20, 36, 151, 154, 159, 162, 164, 171, 182, 191, 200-2, 205, 215-7, 231, 235, 240, 242

astringent 11, 19, 22, 25, 30-1, 89, 125-6, 131, 135-6, 138, 143, 157, 159, 164, 169, 171, 174, 179, 182, 188, 191, 197, 201, 203-5, 207-9, 211, 223, 226, 233, 236-43

bitter 30, 40, 88-9, 131, 140, 144, 159, 162-4, 185, 197, 207, 211, 226, 233, 238-41, 243

carminative 30, , 151, 157, 179, 191, 205, 207, 231, 233, 237-8, 240-3

cholagogue 130, 133, 140, 162, 233, 238-41, 243

decongestant 194, 234

demulcent 21, 89, 220, 234, 238, 240-1

emmenagogue 30, 179, 185, 207, 216, 234, 237, 240-3

emollient 21, 234

expectorant 19, 30-1, 136, 138, 154, 182, 197, 200, 207, 215-6, 228, 234, 239-40

febrifuge 125, 164, 234

galactagogue 157, 234, 239, 241

haemostatic 191, 209, 234

hepatoprotective 151, 177, 182, 188, 191, 234

hypertension 15-6, 23-4, 143, 202, 220, 233

hypoglycaemic 151, 188, 223, 234, 239, 241

hypolipidaemic 157, 234

hypotensive 143, , 226, 234, 241-3

immune stimulant 148, 151, 154, 205, 237, 241

laxative 19, 30, 35, 40, 91, 96, 130, 140, 157, 159, 161-4, 174, 188, 200, 205, 215-6, 233-242

lymphatic 30, 137-8, 235, 238

oxytocic 144, 235

purgative 174, 188, 215, 233, 236-7

sedative 31, 142, 197, 219-20, 226, 236-7, 239-43

sialogogue 231, 236

tonic 30-1, 39-40, 88-9, 125, 130, 136, 138, 140, 143, 148-9, 151, 159, 162-4, 168, 172, 177, 191, 194, 197, 205-9, 211, 223, 228, 233, 236-43

vasodilator 143, 168, 220, 226, 236, 243

vermifuge 144, 157, 236

vulnerary 22, 182, 236-40, 242

herbal medicine:

practitioners v, 12, 21, 25-6, 107, 111, 114-5, 117, 119, 232, 247-8

trade 5, 8, 105, 114

training 25, 34, 247-8

herbarium 75

Himalayas, plant introductions 11

history:

ethnobotany 11

folklore 10, 215

Native American 126, 129, 138, 169, 182, 200, 211, 216, 226

plant introductions 11

traditional medicine 131, 151, 158-9, 182-3, 197, 227

Holt Wood v, 3, 31-3, 44, 48, 51, 53, 55, 61, 74, 78, 80-1, 83, 85, 108, 118-9, 122, 129, 141, 169, 172, 175, 183, 198, 210, 226, 231

honey 85-6, 90, 92, 94-5, 97, 136, 197, 200

honeysuckle, see Lonicera periclymenum

Hong Kong, herb importer 8

hops, see Humulus lupulus

horsechestnut, see Aesculus hippocastanum

Humulus lupulus 30, 36, 38, 63, 73, 240

Hydrastis canadensis 5, 7, 111

hydrosol 23-4, 97-8, 101-4, 191, 200, 205-6, 234

Hypericum perforatum 7, 19, 31, 59, 68-9, 73, 97, 99, 242

hypertension, see circulatory system complaints

hypoglycaemic, see herbal actions

hypolipidaemic, see herbal actions

hypotensive, see herbal actions

immune stimulant, see herbal actions

India, herb exporter 8

infusion 23-4, 30-1, 78, 85-6, 89-91, 97-8, 126-7, 130, 133, 136, 145, 157, 159, 168, 174, 177, 179, 182, 185, 191, 194, 197, 201-2, 204-5, 207, 209, 212, 215-6, 220, 223, 228, 234, 237-43

ingredients:

organic 7, 85, 107, 109, 148

provenance 8

self-sufficiency 85

insects:

bees 85, 124, 135, 144, 158, 161-2, 178, 189, 194-5, 201, 203, 206, 208, 210, 219-20

brimstone butterfly 162

insecticide 11, 145, 191

Inula helenium 30, 59, 64, 73, 239

Ireland, traditional practice 11

Iris versicolor 238

ivy, ground, see Glechoma hederacea

Japan:

herb importer 8

plant introductions 11

Juglans regia vi, 24, 29, 172

Juniper, see Juniperus communis

Juniperus communis vi, 13, 23, 31, 39, 48, 63, 98-100, 106, 175

Kew Gardens 9

kidney, see urinary system complaints

lack of appetite, see digestive system complaints

lady’s mantle, see Alchemilla xanthochlora

Lady Park Wood 51

Lamium album 242

Laurus nobilis vii, 13, 24, 30-1, 63, 100, 178

Lavandula angustifolia 41, 59, 73, 104, 106

lavender, see Lavandula angustifolia

laxative, see herbal actions

lemon balm, see Melissa officinalis

Lentinus edodes 36, 39

Leonurus cardiaca 241

lichen 36

limeflowers, see Tilia cordata

Liquidambar styraciflua vii, 13, 24, 40-1, 90, 98, 180

liquorice, see Glycyrrhiza glabra

Lonicera periclymenum 31, 36, 38

Lycopus europaeus 239

lymphatic, see herbal actions

magnolia, see Magnolia liliifora

Magnolia liliiflora vii, 24, 183

marigold, see Calendula officinalis

marketing:

business plan and 116

co-operative 105

ethical marketplace 107

non-timber forest products 5, 119

medicinal claims 111

premium 72

marshmallow, see Althaea officinalis

meadowsweet, see Filipendula ulmaria

medicine:

Ayurvedic medicine 12

Chinese medicine 12, 148, 151, 158-9, 163, 167, 182-3, 185, 216, 227, 231, 237-8, 241

diagnosis 85

herbal v, 5, 9, 10, 12, 19, 26, 28, 105, 107, 111, 114, 118, 122, 140, 210, 231, 247

pharmaceutical discovery 11, 25

Mediterranean, see Europe

Melissa officinalis 30, 35, 64, 97, 109, 240

memory, see nervous system complaints

menopause, see reproductive system complaints

menstrual disorders, see reproductive system complaints

mental health 15-6

Mentha × piperita vulgaris 19-20, 33, 64, 73, 238

Menyanthes trifoliatum 238

metabolic disorders:

cancer 10, 13-4, 20, 126, 130-1, 133, 148, 151, 157, 159, 164, 171, 174, 177, 185, 194, 202, 205, 231, 233-4

diabetes 15, 126, 133, 157, 174, 179, 185, 188, 191, 215, 223, 233, 239

methicillin-resistant Staphylcoccus aureus (MRSA) 13, 145, 182, 233

metrorrhagia, see reproductive system complaints

Miles, Simon 4

mint, see Mentha x piperita

Mintal Herbal Products 106

Monarda didyma 97, 237

monoterpene 19-20, 43, 133, 154, 171, 177, 185, 194, 200, 202, 217, 234-5

Morus nigra vii, 11, 20, 23, 41, 63,187, 223

motherwort, see Leonurus cardiaca

mugwort, see Artemisia vulgaris

mulberry, see Morus nigra

mullein, see Verbascum thapsus

musculoskeletal system complaints:

ague 10, 144, 164, 174, 179, 233

arthritis 23, 30, 40, 87, 95, 163-5, 179, 194, 205, 237-8, 240-1

sprain 24, 97, 171, 240

swellings 10, 21, 125, 160, 169, 201, 233, 235

mushrooms, see fungi

myrtle, see Myrtus communis

Myrtus communis vii, 13, 19, 24, 61, 63, 71, 102, 189

nausea, see digestive system complaints

Nepeta cataria 15

nervous system complaints:

anxiety 16, 23-4, 40, 141, 143, 167-8, 185, 206-7, 226, 233, 240-2

dementia 23, 167-8

exhaustion 24, 148-9, 209, 242

glaucoma 202

memory 24, 168, 206-7, 233

pain 19, 21-2, 24, 31, 39-40, 85, 94-5, 125, 164, 169, 185, 203, 205, 208-12, 226, 233, 237, 242

Parkinson’s disease 145, 220

nettle, see Urtica dioica

North America:

contamination of plant supplies 7

ethnobotanical studies 117

horticultural information 9

plant introductions 11, 108

traditional practice 12

Norway, forest bathing 18

nursery stock:

container-grown 66

heeling in 48, 66

terminology 66

oak, see Quercus robur

oestrogen imbalance, see reproductive system complaints

oils:

carrier 85, 98

essential 13, 19-21, 64, 73, 90, 98, 101, 103-4, 106, 109, 133, 154, 172, 174, 177, 194, 200, 217, 231, 234

oregano, see Origanum vulgare

Oregon grape, see Berberis aquifolium

organic:

certification 27, 34, 75, 106, 114, 248

market 8, 71, 85, 171

standards 5, 105, 113-4, 116

Organic Herb Growers Co-op 119

Organic Herb Trading 114-5

Origanum vulgare 31

oxymel 86, 90, 92, 94-5

oxytocic, see herbal actions

paclitaxel 13-4, 20

Paeonia lactiflora 64, 73

paeony, see Paeonia lactiflora

pain, see nervous system complaints

Panax ginseng 151

Panax quinquefolius 5, 111, 149

Parkinson’s disease, see nervous system complaints

Passiflora incarnata 36, 59, 63, 241

passionflower, see Passiflora incarnata

peppermint, see Mentha × piperita

permaculture:

ethics 7, 57

organisations 249

regenerative processes 7, 27, 35

see also design

phenols 19-20, 36, 126-7, 157, 174, 185, 202, 205, 209, 212-3, 220, 223, 235-6

phenoxyethanol 113, 171, 235

phytochemistry:

herbal actions and 21

research 9

secondary metabolite 19

synergy 25

Pine species 22, 194, see also Pinus sylvestris

Pinus sylvestris vii, 13, 19-20, 24, 193

Plant List, The 9, 247

plantain species 97, see also Plantago major

Plantago major 59

Plantlife 5, 247

plants:

bare-root 45, 48, 66

climbers 2, 30-1, 36, 38-9, 43, 237, 241

cultivar 64, 71

DNA barcoding 7

ground cover 2, 35-7, 43, 51, 68, 137, 207, 209, 239-40, 242-3

guilds 36

identification 25, 42, 74-5, 116, 118

medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) 5, 8

monograph 12, 113-4

nitrogen-fixing 35, 51-2

ornamental 11, 13, 20, 43, 64, 71, 121, 126, 128-30, 139-40, 145, 158-9, 169, 172, 180, 183, 206, 216, 224, 227, 229

poisonous 42

semi-hardy 9

spacing 43-4, 60, 81, 109, 155, 168, 179

weeds 51, 53, 109, 172

Plants for a Future 9, 249

pollarding 40-1, 45, 54-6, 75, 121, 129, 139, 141, 180, 187, 195, 198, 210, 235

Polygonum bistorta 237

polysaccharide 19, 36, 151, 217, 220, 234-5

pomegranate, see Punica granatum

poultice 23, 31, 36, 85, 97-8, 154, 159, 165, 169, 171, 200-1, 209, 219, 236, 238, 242-3

powdering:

equipment 80, 82

particle size 78-80

Poyntzfield Herbs 66-7

pregnancy vii, 16, 125, 130, 133, 138, 145, 151, 159, 162, 165, 174, 177, 179, 182, 185, 191, 194, 200, 207, 209, 212, 215, 217, 223, 226, 229, 231, 237-43

premenstrual tension, see reproductive system complaints

preserving:

drying 72, 75, 77-9, 80-2, 114-6, 125, 138, 141, 167, 179, 191, 204, 206, 210, 237

freezing 82, 92, 102, 147

with preservatives 104, 113, 171

preventative health 10, 13, 104, 113, 197

prickly ash, see Zanthoxylum americanum

Priestlands Birch 111-2

processing:

batch number 83

cut herb 28, 78, 80

mesh sizes 79

screening 79

products:

anti-ageing 8, 205

artisan 84, 104, 107-8

cold remedies 8

cosmetics 5, 8, 105-6, 108, 113, 115, 121, 148, 191, 207

imports 43, 85, 121

labelling 111, 113

nontimber forest product 119, 121

seasonal 5, 26

propagation:

cuttings 33, 58, 62-3, 66, 70-1

division 58, 62, 64

hormone rooting 62

layering 58, 62, 64

seeds 48-9, 51-2, 58-62, 64, 66, 68-70

tree nursery 58, 66, 71

willow extract and 62

Prunella vulgaris 31, 36-7, 242

Prunus:

Prunus avium 40, 73, 91, 195

Prunus padus vii, 23, 31, 63, 73, 76, 91, 195

species 22, 60, 141

Pseudotsuga menziesii vii, 13, 21, 23, 89, 98, 102-3, 198

Pukka Herbs 9

Punica granatum 20,

purgative, see herbal actions

purging buckthorn, see Frangula alnus

purple coneflower, see Echinacea species

quality:

drying 77-8

food hygiene 111

good agricultural practice 116

harvesting 72

pharmaceutical 114

standards 5, 12, 28, 107, 114

see also testing

Quercus petraea, see Quercus robur

Quercus robur 10-1, 19, 36, 39, 69

ramsons, see Allium ursinum

raspberry see Rubus idaeus

recipe:

Birch bud and sweet bay balm 100

Blackcurrant bud glycerite 93

Cherry bark syrup 91

Chokeberry fruit leather 92

Cramp bark capsules 96

Dried ash bark tincture 88

Fresh nettle leaf tincture 87

Fresh woodland tonic infusion 89

Inhalation of sweet gum 90

Making incense sticks 103

Myrtle leaf hydrosol 102

Raspberry leaf vinegar 94

Rosemary and birch oxymel 94

St John’s wort infused oil 99

Willow bark honey pills 95

Yarrow poultice 97

red root, see Ceanothus americanus

Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD) 3

reproductive system complaints:

menopause 23, 227-8, 237, 241

menstrual disorders 81, 94, 123-4, 209, 226, 228, 237, 239-243

metrorrhagia 171, 235

oestrogen imbalance 228

premenstrual tension 23, 228, 241

pregnancy 16, 125, 130, 133, 138, 145, 151, 159, 162, 165, 174, 177, 179, 182, 185, 191, 194, 200, 207, 209, 212, 215, 217, 223, 226, 229, 231, 237-43

vaginal discharge 171, 191, 239-40, 242

see also pregnancy

resin 19, 22-4, 31, 92, 133, 140, 180, 182, 193-4, 197-8, 200, 226, 231, 236

respiratory system complaints:

bronchitis 24, 167, 194, 239-40, 243

colds 8, 23-4, 30-1, 40, 90, 111, 126, 135-6, 148, 152, 154, 159, 182, 188, 197, 200-1, 205, 212-3, 215-7, 220, 227, 240, 243

cough 8, 22-4, 31, 40, 91, 111, 131, 135-6, 147, 149, 151-2, 154, 182, 191, 194, 197, 200, 209, 216, 227, 233, 239

flu (influenza) 8, 23, 30-1, 40, 159, 182, 188, 201, 205, 211-3, 215

sinus congestion 183, 185

sinusitis 24, 40, 90, 95, 185, 191, 194, 239

sore throat 10, 19, 23-4, 31, 40, 94-5, 130, 137-8, 159, 171, 188, 200-2, 209, 211-2, 220, 237, 241

Rheum species 15, 59

rheumatism, see musculoskeltal system complaints

rhubarb, see Rheum species

Ribes nigrum vii, 23, 63, 73, 201

risk assessment 42, 45, 47, 49, 74, 113

Rosa canina vii, 23, 63, 73, 86, 203

rose hips, see Rosa canina

rose species 33, 69, 73-4

see also Rosa canina

rosemary, see Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosmarinus officinalis vii, 13, 24, 62-4, 94, 98, 102-4, 206

Rubus fruticosus 19, 22, 25, 30, 73

Rubus idaeus vii, 24, 35, 63, 73, 94, 208

Rumex acetosella 242

Rumex crispus 19, 29, 238

St John’s wort, see Hypericum perforatum

sage, see Salvia officinalis

Salix alba 19-20, 22, 33, 73, 54-5, 95

Salix daphnoides vii, 22, 24, 63, 73, 95, 210

Salix species 33, 35, 39-40, 51, 62, 86, 106 see also Salix alba and Salix daphnoides

Salvia officinalis 31, 41, 63, 94, 98, 103, 241

Sambucus nigra vii, 8, 10-1, 13, 23, 30, 34, 40, 63, 73, 79, 86-7, 91, 98, 106, 213

Sanguinaria canadensis 111

saponin 19, 125, 133, 140, 143, 220, 236

schisandra, see Schisandra chinensis

Schisandra chinensis 63, 241

Scotland:

food forest 26

herb nursery 66-7, 249

Scots pine, see Pinus sylvestris

Scutellaria laterifolia 59, 242

sea buckthorn, see Elaeagnus rhamnoides

sedative, see herbal actions

seed:

harvesting 66, 68, 77

industry 66

provenance 70-1

scarification 60

seed saving 69

sowing 58, 60-1

storage 60, 82

suppliers 64-7

self-heal, see Prunella vulgaris

sesquiterpene 19-20, 43, 133, 154, 168, 185, 220, 236

sheep’s sorrel, see Rumex acetosella

shitake, see Lentinus edodes

shrubs:

also see trees

definition 10

hedge 40, 53, 121, 159, 189, 216, 219-20

sialogogue, see herbal actions

Siberian ginseng, see Eleutherococcus senticosus

sinus congestion, see respiratory system complaints

sinusitis, see respiratory system complaints

Skelton, John 77

skin complaints:

acne 24, 102, 159, 171, 228

burns 10, 22, 30, 36, 97, 136, 148, 154, 169, 209, 216, 238

eczema 24, 133, 171, 174, 223, 239

hair care 103

skullcap, see Scutellaria laterifolia

soil:

acid 23-4, 29-30, 35, 53, 131, 135, 139, 144, 161, 169, 172, 175, 180, 184, 187, 189, 193, 198, 201, 208, 210, 224,

237-40, 242

alkaline 23-4, 29-31, 35, 172, 175, 193, 195, 209, 219, 224, 237, 241, 243

drainage 29-30, 35, 46, 53, 228, 239, 241

fertility 15, 29, 52-3, 147, 172

mulches 2, , 26, 34, 45-8, 51-3, 56, 61, 75, 81-2, 109, 129, 149, 152, 155, 167, 172, 179, 184, 208, 210, 213, 235

panned 29

texture 29, 41

Solanum dulcamara 19, 237

Solidago virgaurea 31, 63, 165, 239

sore throat, see respiratory system complaints

South America, plant introductions 11, 67

sprain, see musculoskeletal system complaints

St John’s wort, see Hypericum perforatum

Stachys betonica 59

standards:

FairWild 116

forest management 116

organic 5, 105, 114, 116

pharmacopoeial 12, 114, 117, 207, 235

Stellaria media 97

storage, shelf life 72, 86, 97-8, 104, 113

strawberry , see Fragaria vesca

stress, see nervous system complaints

suppliers:

seeds 66, 249

tree nurseries 66, 249

sustainability:

herbal medicines 5-9, 114

of harvest 118, 121

resilience 57, 121

sweet bay see Laurus nobilis

sweet chestnut, see Castanea sativa

sweet gum, see Liquidambar styraciflua

sweet wormwood, see Artemisia annua

swellings, see musculoskeletal system complaints

Symphytum officinale 35, 52, 64, 73, 97, 238

syrup 23-4, 28, 30-1, 77, 85-6, 90-2, 133, 159, 162, 182, 188, 197, 202-3, 205, 215, 239-40

Tanacetum parthenium 59, 68, 239

tannin 11, 19, 22, 54, 92, 125, 133, 136, 138, 154, 162, 168, 171, 174, 197, 205, 207, 209, 212, 220, 223, 226, 231, 236

Taraxacum officinale 238

taxol 13-4, 20

Taxus baccata 14, 39, 42

terpenes 19-21, 136, 200, 236

testing:

high performance thin layer chromatography (HPLC) 7

plant DNA testing 7

quality of material 114-5

spectroscopy 7

Thuja occidentalis vii, 11, 23, 31, 63, 216

Tilia cordata vii, 24, 36, 70, 219

Tilia species 36, 39, 73, see also Tilia cordata

tinnitus, see nervous system complaints

tonic, see herbal actions

Traditional Medicinals 119

Trametes versicolor 36, 39

Tree Charter 56

trees:

conifers 9, 32, 39, 193, 200

definition 10

disease control 2, 56

ecosystem services 15

guards 47-8

pest control 56

staking 129

urban 15-6, 158

turkeytail, see Trametes versicolor

understorey 2

United Plant Savers 5-6, 111, 118, 247

urinary system complaints:

kidney 130, 151, 164, 182, 188, 197, 217, 243

urinary infection 23-4, 30-1, 87, 126, 133, 158-9, 167, 177, 179, 188, 191, 195, 201-2, 205, 221, 223, 226, 237-43

Urtica dioica 13, 29-30, 73, 241

US Food and Drug Administration 257

Vaccinium myrtillus vii, 23, 29-30, 59, 63, 221

Vaccinium species 13,19, see also Vaccinium myrtillus

vaginal discharge, see reproductive system complaints

valerian, see Valeriana officinalis

Valeriana officinalis 40, 242

varicose veins, see circulatory system complaints

vasodilator, see herbal actions

vegetation:

classification 29

indicator 29

native 27-9

Verbascum thapsus 31, 36, 59, 68, 241

Verbena officinalis 59, 68-9, 242

vermifuge, see herbal actions

vervain, see Verbena officinalis

Viburnum opulus vii, 22-3, 29, 31, 42, 44, 54, 62-3, 73, 81, 96, 224

vinegar 23-4, 85-6, 92, 94-5, 148, 165, 200, 209, 215

Viola tricolor 59, 239

Vitex agnus castus vii, 23, 62, 227

vulnerary see herbal actions

walnut, see Juglans regia

water:

movement 2-3, 28-30

management 15, 27, 33-4

swales to catch 33

Weleda 9, 148, 217

white deadnettle, see Lamium album

wild angelica, see Angelica sylvestris

wild carrot, see Daucus carota

willow, violet, see Salix daphnoides

willow, white, see Salix alba

witch hazel , see Hamamelis virginiana

wood betony, see Stachys betonica

woodland:

ancient 29

management 47, 54, 66, 109, 111

simulation 5

small 5, 117-8

see also forest

World Health Organization (WHO):

guidelines on good agricultural and collection practices 257

traditional medicine 12

wormwood, see Artemisia absinthum

yarrow, see Achillea millefolium

yew, see Taxus baccata

Zanthoxylum americanum vii, 24, 36, 42, 63, 73, 230