Burdock Also known as Lappa and Beggars Buttons. The part of the plant that is used is the rhizome. This is a bitter herb , but very effective for the treatment of skin diseases such as dry and scaly skin and when used over a long period of time can be helpful in the treatment of psoriasis. Butternut Also known as Butternut, White Walnut, Lemon Walnut, Oilnut. It influences, with great energy, the liver, small intestines, colon and rectum, causing and increased manufacture and elimination of bile, as well as increased activity of the glands of the intestinal tract. Calamus Use the root to treat fever, stomach ailments, sores, burns, ulcers. Also known to destroy a taste for tobacco! Calendula You probably know this as Marigold. Use the whole flower tops or just the petals. One of the best herbs for treating local skin problems and may be used wherever there is an inflammation on the skin. California Poppy Use dried aerial parts. A non-addictive alternative to the Opium Poppy. Used as a sedative for children where there is over-excitability and sleeplessness. Caraway The part of this to use is the seeds. A calming herb that will help to ease flatulence. This use is particularly helpful in children. It also stimulates the appetite and because it is also an astringent it will help laryngitis, bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Cascara Sagrada Also known as Sacred Bark, Chittem Bark, and Cascara. The part to use is the bark after aging. Best use is for chronic constipation. Catnip Also known as Catmint and Catnep. This is a traditional cold and flu treatment . Can also use it to drive your cat crazy! Cayenne Also known as Capsicum, Chili or Chili Pepper, Hot Pepper and Tabasco Pepper. This is an effective treatment for pleurisy, kidney problems, skin and colds. Celery Seeds Use dried ripe fruits to use as an anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, diuretic or anti-spasmodic. Great for treating rheumatism, arthritis and gout. Chamomile The total list of benefit and treatments for Camomile is huge. Just a few come to mind, insomnia, anxiety, menopausal depression, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, colic, aches and pains of 'flu, migraine, neuralgia, teething, vertigo, motion sickness, conjunctivitis, inflamed skin. This may seem too good to be true, but it reflects the wide range of actions in the body. Chapparal Very useful in cases of acne, arthritis, chronic backache, skin conditions of warts and blotches. Also one of the best cancer herbs. Cherry Use the bark to treat phlegm in the throat, tuberculosis, coughs, bronchitis, heart and blood pressure. Chestnut Use inner bark and leaves to treat colds and liver ailments. Cinnamon Makes a great antiseptic and use to treat colds. Coltsfoot Also known as Coughwort, Horsehoof and Foals Foot. Use the dried flowers and leaves. There are useful levels of zinc in the leaves of this herb, which has been known to have anti-inflammatory results. Use for coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma. Comfrey Also known as Knitbone. Comfrey has high levels of allantoin which is a healing chemical that stimulates cell growth. This makes it wonderful for internal and external use. Works well for gastric ailments including duodenal ulcers and colitis. Is also beneficial for bronchitis. Coriander Excellent for stomach trouble, prostrate and any urinary ailments. Corn Silk Use the stigmas from the female flowers to use as a diuretic, antiinflammatory or tonic. Corn Silk will help in any irritation of the urinary system. Damiana Excellent strengthening energy to nerves and limbs, Damiana has a reputation as a great sexual rejuvenator, particularly in lethargy of the sexual organs. Whether that old wives tale is true or not, it does have a definite positive effect on the central nervous system and the hormonal system as well as a being useful as an anti-depressant. Dandelion User either the root or leaf. Useful as a powerful diuretic, it is a good source for potassium. Help in fighting anemia, also used for fever, liver, skin and urinary ailments. Devils Claw Very effective in arthritis as well as liver and kidney problems. Dill It is the seeds that are used for treatments. An excellent remedy for flatulence and colic, it also helps to sooth the nerves. Echinacea Also known as Purple Coneflower, this is probably one of the most widely recognized herbal treatments available today. While most people know it’s usefulness for fighting colds flue and infections, it is an excellent blood cleanser. It also clears up carbuncles, boils and blood poisoning. |
Elecampane Treatment for coughs, asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, mucous, kidney and bladder stones. Eucalyptus Also known as Blue Gum. The leaves and bark are used. Excellent treatment for fever, bronchitis and asthma. Eyebright This is the main herb for protecting and maintaining the health of the eye. Acts as an internal medicine for the constitutional tendency to eye weakness. Will also remove cysts that have been caused by chronic conjunctivitis. Fennel Use the seeds. Excellent for obesity because it helps take away the appetite. Aids indigestion when uric acid is the problem. Is also good for gas acid stomach, gout and colic in infants. Fenugreek Use the seed. Excellent treatment for swellings, fever, blood poison prevention and as a tea for sore throat. Feverfew Use the leaves to treat migraine headaches, arthritis, dizziness and tinnitus. Flaxseed For treatment of sore throat and mucous membranes. Fo-Ti Excellent for mental depression. Has been used to help memory. Garlic Garlic is one of the few herbs that have universal recognition and uses. It stimulates the activity of the digestive organs. It is used to emulsify the cholesterol and loosen it from the arterial walls. Proven useful in asthma and whooping cough, it is also valuable in intestinal infections and effective in reducing high blood pressure. Gentian Root An excellent tonic and blood purifier. Treats the liver, worms, fever and colds. It is also very effective for snake bites due to it’s equality with quinine. Ginger Useful in all painful spasms of the bowels and stomach. Taken hot, it is excellent for suppressed menstruation. A catalyst from the pelvic area down. Ginseng The root is used. Excellent for low blood pressure. Increases the capillary circulation of the brain and also helps with nervous exhaustion. Useful for chest troubles, colds stomach and lungs. Golden Seal Use the root. A powerful agent used in treating ulcers, diphtheria, tonsillitis and spinal meningitis. It is one of the best substitutes for quinine. It acts as an insulin. Gotu Kola Contains remarkable rejuvenating properties. Is known as “The Secret of Perpetual Youth.” It strengthens the heart, memory and brain. Hawthorne Known as the heart herb. It is used to dilate the coronary blood vessels in a mild way and restore the heart muscle wall. Henna Use the leaves and root. Effectivetreatment for the liver and skin infections. Hops Has a remarkable relaxing effect on the central nervous system. It is also effective for anemia and restoring the appetite. Horehound A stimulant, use to treat colds coughs and sore throat. Horsetail Contains a great deal of silica, which helps keep the elasticity in the skin. Also an effective diuretic and helps with kidney stones. Hydrangea Use dried roots, rhizomes. The greatest use for Hydrangea is for treating enlarged prostate glands. It is also effective for urinary infections like cystitis, including stones. Hyssop A body cleanser it is also effective for nervousness and recovering from colds. Juniper Berrie Excellent for kidney and bladder problems relating to pancreas and adrenal glands. Works well for dropsy and leucorrhea. Kelp As we mentioned earlier, we will include descriptions that are not necessarily herbs. This is one of them. Kelp is excellent for the thyroid gland and goiters. Has a remedial and normalizing action on the sensory nerves. Good for nails and hair and cleanses radiation from the body. Knapweed Effective treatment for internal bleeding and swollen glands. Lavendar Use the flowers. This is a beautiful herb and is widely used. Many do not realize that it is an effective treatment for headaches related to stress. Also good for depression. Liquorice Natural cortisone. Used for hypoglycemia, adrenal glands and stress. Also for coughs and chest complaints, gastric ulcers and throat conditions. Lobelia The most powerful relaxant. Reduces palpitations of the heart. Strengthens muscle action. Fine treatment for fevers, pneumonia, meningitis, pleurisy, hepatitis and peritonitis. Marshmallow Excellent to bathe sore and inflamed eyes. Also good for lung trouble, hoarseness, catarrh, diarrhea and dysentery and all kidney diseases. Also good for a vaginal douche. |
Milkweed Can be used to increase the secretion of bile from the liver and gall-bladder. Use as a liver tonic and useful for gallstones, stomach and urine. Marigold Use the flowers. Good for the skin, and the heart. Marjoram Effective for the treatment of nervous disorders. Also good for the digestion. Mugwort Effective treatment for the stomach and for gout. Mullein Very effective use for respiratory conditions like hard coughing, bronchitis and hay fever. Myrrh Gum Valuable for bronchial and lung diseases. Excellent for pyorrhea. Removes halitosis or bad breath when taken internally. Excellent remedy for ulcers, piles and hemorrhoids. Nettle The Nettle is another one of those “universal” plants. They are found all over the world and they strengthen the entire body. Rheumatism, arthritis, eczema, nosebleeds, arteries, lessen blood pressure are just a few applications. Nettles contain calcium, chlorine, iron, potassium, silicon, sodium and sulphur. Oregon Grape Use the root and rhizome. Similar to both Golden Seal and Barberry. Main use is in the treatment of chronic, scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Also effective for the liver, gall bladder and as a laxative for chronic constipation. Pansy Pansies contain Vitamins A, B and C, niacin, chlorine, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon, and trace minerals. Effective for treatment of the bladder and kidneys. Papaya Aids digestion. Effective in relieving allergies by its ability to denaturize proteins. Parsley Known to be rich in Vitamin B and potassium, and tumerous cells cannot multiply in potassium. An excellent diuretic and one of the most excellent herbs for gallbladder as it expels gallstones. Passion Flower Used as a sedative. Gives a calming effect helping headaches, neuralgia, hysteria and high blood pressure caused by mental attitude. Pennyroyal This is a valuable remedy for women during menopause. It should not be used by pregnant women because it will bring on suppressed menstruation. Also good for fevers, colds and phlegm in chest and lungs. Peppermint Combats flatulence, it is used to relieve colic, nausea and the desire to vomit. Also good for travel sickness. Plaintain Will stop bleeding from wounds, treats eczema and burns. Also good for coughs and mild bronchitis. Pleurisy Root Effective against respiratory infections where it assists expectoration. Use to treat pleurisy, pneumonia and influenza (flu). Psyllium Excellent colon cleanser, cleans out compacted pockets on the colon. Creates bulk and relieves auto-intoxication. Raspberry As a tea, it is excellent for morning sickness in pregnancy. An aid to preventing miscarriage, it strengthens the uterine walls prior to giving birth. Red Clover A good blood purifier. It is an antidote to cancer, containing lime, silica and other earthy salts. Relaxing to nerves and entire system. Rhubarb Root Very good to increase the muscular action of the bowels. Also will relieve headaches. Rose Hips Contains a great deal of vitamin C, ranging from 10 to 100 times greater than any other known food. Therefore, it is used as an infection fighter. Also helps with physical stresses and pollution. Also contains Vitamins, A, B1, B2, E, K, P, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorous. Rosemary Rosemary is a circulatory and nerve stimulant. Has a calming effect on the digestion as well as headache or depression. Rue Effective treatment for nervousness, hysteria, worms, convulsions, joints and gout. St. Johns Wort Taken internally, has a sedative and pain reducing effect. Use in treatment of neuralgia, anxiety, tension and similar problems. Good for menopausal irritations. Saffron A natural hydrochloric acid (utilizes sugar of fruits and oils), thus helping arthritics get rid of the uric acid which holds the calcium deposited in the joints. Also reduces lactic acid build up. Good for measles, skin, scarlet fever and perspiration. Sage Sage tea makes an excellent gargle for ulcerated throat or mouth. Stops bleeding of wounds and clean old ulcers and sores. Will expel worms. Good for spermatorrhea (involuntary sexual emissions.) Also for liver and kidney troubles. Sarsaparilla Root Eliminates poisons from the blood and purifies the system from infections. Is dependably useful in rheumatism, gout, skin eruptions, ringworm, scrofula, internal inflammation, colds and catarrh.
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