Today there are three major systems of naming herbs, including medicinal herbs.
I would appreciate any comments, suggestions, corrections or criticisms you may have to offer. For obvious reasons, these names are most widely known and used. Many have a fascinating etymological history, in addition to having an interesting history of use as medicines. They may be written in any language or typescript. Names often heard today in America and other English-speaking countries include comfrey, garlic, evening primrose, red clover, St.