Herbs with Antiseptic Properties
Agave, Anise oil*, Barberry, Beth Root, Bilberry, Birthroot, Bistort, Black
Walnut, Buchu, Chaparral, Clove, Cubeb, Echinacea, Eucalyptus, Feverweed,
Garlic, Golden Seal*, Guaiac, Heather, Juniper Berries*, Iceland Moss*,
Lavender, Musturd, Myrrh, Nasturtium, Nettles*, Olive, Onion, Oregon Grape Root,
Plantain, Rosemary*, Sandalwood, Saw Palmetto, Sassafras, Sweet Gum, Thyme*,
Tormentil, White Oak Bark, White Pond Lily*, White Willow, Wild Indigo*,
Wormwood*.
Anise Oil - Pimpinella anisum -
CAUTION: This herb is contraindicated
for those allergic to anise and anethole.
Golden
Seal - (See Alteratives)
Juniper
Berries - (See Antibiotics)
Iceland
Moss - (See Antibiotics)
Mustard - (a)
Brassica nigra (b) Brassica hirta - CAUTION:
Serious irritation and inflammation can occur if large amounts of (a), Black
Mustard are used. Never allow mustard oil that is undiluted to contact the skin.
With(b), White Mustard, to avoid blistering, mix with egg whites instead of
water.
Nettles
- (See Acrids)
Rosemary
- (See Antibiotics)
Thyme
- (See Anthelmintics)
White Pond Lily
- Nymphaea odorata - CAUTION:
Do not mistake the White Pond Lily for the Tuberous Water Lily, as it is
poisonous. The poisonous plant can be distinguished by comparing the rootstock.
The poisonous plant has a tuberous root and practically oderless flowers, while
the White Pond Lily has a little branched rootstock.
Wild Indigo -
Baptisia tinctoria - CAUTION:
Large doses of the tincture of this herb have caused poisoning.
Wormwood
- (See Anthelmintics)
*(Herbs in which
Cautions exist. For those herbs whose Cautions are not listed on this page, a
link is provided to its description.)
