List of Plants Used in Herbalism - G

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• Garlic (Allium sativum) widely used as an antibiotic and, more recently, for treating cardiovascular disease
• Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is used to relieve nausea
• Gingko (Gingko biloba) leaf extract has been used to treat asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus
• Ginseng (Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolius) has been used medicinally, in particular in Asia, for over 2,000 years, and is widely used in modern society.
• Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) was used traditionally by Native Americans to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and gonorrhea. More recently, the herb has been used respiratory tract and a number of other infections
• Grape (Vitis vinifera) leaves and fruit have been used medicinally since the ancient Greeks.
• Guava (Psidium guajava) has a rich history of use in traditional medicine. Scientific study of guava's medicinal usage has focused on gastro-intestinal ailments. Guava has been shown to be an effective treatment for acute infectious diarrhea.