Parts of the plant used medicinally:

1. Roots:

– This category would include herbs where the roots are primarily used for their medicinal properties.

– Example herbs: Ginseng, Valerian, Echinacea.

2. Leaves:

– This category would include herbs where the leaves are the main part used for their medicinal benefits.

– Example herbs: Peppermint, Sage, Nettle.

3. Flowers:

– This category would include herbs where the flowers are the primary part used for medicinal purposes.

– Example herbs: Chamomile, Lavender, Calendula.

4. Bark:

– This category would include herbs where the bark is the primary part used for its medicinal properties.

– Example herbs: Cinnamon, Slippery Elm, White Willow.

5. Seeds:

– This category would include herbs where the seeds are the main part used for their medicinal benefits.

– Example herbs: Fenugreek, Milk Thistle, Black Cumin.

6. Berries/Fruits:

– This category would include herbs where the berries or fruits are the primary parts used for medicinal purposes.

– Example herbs: Elderberry, Hawthorn, Cranberry.

7. Rhizomes:

– This category would include herbs where the rhizomes (underground stems) are the main part used for their medicinal properties.

– Example herbs: Turmeric, Ginger, Goldenseal.

8. Whole Plant:

– This category would include herbs where the entire plant, including multiple parts, is utilized for its medicinal benefits.

– Example herbs: Plantain, Yarrow, Stinging Nettle.