PLANTS, THEIR PROPERTIES, YOUR BALANCE.

THE SOLÉA HERBARIUM

900 plants to discover.

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17 plants to discover1–17 · Listed from A to Z
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Crataegus azarolus L.

Azarole

Sleep & calmCirculation

Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Chest pain, feeling faint or breathlessness: medical emergency.

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Papaveraceae

Eschscholzia californica Cham.

California poppy

Sleep & calm

Traditional use for mild stress and to aid sleep; trials are insufficient to assert general efficacy.

Traditional use

If drowsy, do not drive; seek medical advice if the problems persist.

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Rosaceae

Crataegus monogyna Jacq.

Common hawthorn

Sleep & calmCirculation

Traditional use for mild stress and to aid sleep.

Traditional use

Chest pain, feeling faint or shortness of breath: seek urgent care.

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Tilia × europaea L.

Common lime

Sleep & calmRespiratory comfort

Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Different lime species and sapwood are not interchangeable.

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Crataegus pentagyna Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.

Crataegus pentagyna

Sleep & calmCirculation

Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Chest pain, feeling faint or breathlessness: medical emergency.

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Poaceae

Avena sativa L.

Cultivated oat

Sleep & calm

Traditional use for mild stress and to aid sleep.

Traditional use

May impair alertness; do not drive if affected.

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Cannabaceae

Humulus lupulus L.

Hops

Sleep & calm

Traditional use for mild stress and to aid sleep; clinical effectiveness is not established for all products.

Traditional use

May impair alertness; do not drive if drowsy.

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Tilia platyphyllos Scop.

Large-leaved lime

Sleep & calmRespiratory comfort

Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Different lime species and sapwood are not interchangeable.

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Lamiaceae

Melissa officinalis L.

Lemon balm

Sleep & calmDigestion

Traditional use for mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleep; clinical evidence remains insufficient.

Traditional use

May reduce alertness. Use is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or under 12 years.

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Verbenaceae

Aloysia citrodora Paláu

Lemon verbena

Sleep & calmDigestion

Traditional use; does not constitute clinical evidence of efficacy against an anxiety disorder.

Traditional use

May reduce alertness; do not drive if affected.

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Crataegus laevigata (Poir.) DC.

Midland hawthorn

Sleep & calmCirculation

Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.

Traditional use

Chest pain, feeling faint or breathlessness: medical emergency.

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Lamiaceae

Leonurus cardiaca L.

Motherwort

Sleep & calmCirculation

Traditional use for nervous tension and palpitations of nervous origin, only after medical exclusion of a serious cause.

Traditional use

Palpitations: seek medical advice beforehand; chest pain or feeling faint warrants urgent help.

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Not specified in the sources consulted.

Tilia cordata

Small-leaved lime

Respiratory comfortSleep & calm

Traditional use to relieve symptoms of a cold.

Traditional use

Persistent fever or breathing difficulty: seek medical advice.

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Hypericaceae

Hypericum perforatum L.

St John's wort

Sleep & calmSkin

Some dry extracts have well-established use in mild to moderate episodes; medical diagnosis and follow-up are necessary.

Human studies

Do not start or stop without a pharmacist's review if you are taking medication.

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Lamiaceae

Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

True lavender

Sleep & calm

Traditional use of the flowers for relaxation and to aid sleep.

Traditional use

Do not confuse the flower, essential oil and lavandin. Avoid driving if drowsy.

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Not specified in the sources consulted.

Valeriana officinalis

Valerian

Sleep & calm

Well-established use of a specific ethanolic dry extract for mild nervous tension and sleep disorders.

Human studies

Symptoms persisting or worsening after two weeks: seek medical advice.

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