Herbs and Plants |
Agrimony | Used as an anti-inflammatory; antibiotic; astringent; also good for digestive disorders. |
Alder Buckthorn | Bark can be used as a laxative. |
Alfalfa | Nutritive with high mineral and vitamin content; lowers cholesterol. |
Alkanet | Has been used as an expectorant and as an emollient. |
Aloe | Used for minor wounds and burns. Dried leaves can be used as a strong laxative. |
Angelica | Calming digestive disturbances; stimulates the appetite; alleviates coughs. |
Anise | Can be used to relieve gas pains. |
Apples | Used for bladder trouble; liver; diarrhea; tooth decay; and loss of appetite. |
Apricots | Detoxifies the liver and pancreas. |
Asparagus | Helps with urinary problems and fatty tumors. |
Beet | Excellent liver and blood cleansers and purifier; good for nerves and anemia/ |
Bell Peppers | Good for eyes and indigestion. |
Blackberry | Good for diarrhea and colon problems. |
Blueberry | Feeds the pancreas; good for sugar problems |
Cabbage | For vitamin C; tissue builder; removes toxins; helps with digestion. |
Celandine | Excellent liver and blood cleansers and purifier. |
Cantaloupe | Good for complexion and digestion. |
Carrots | For eyes, blood, lymph, skin and digestion. |
Cascara Sagrada | Purgative; laxative. |
Celery | Good for arthritis; heart; indigestion; colds and skin problems. |
Chaste Tree | Menstrual regulator; improves circulation and tone of female organs; promotes progesterone production. |
Cherries | A good blood cleanser; also used for gout. |
Crab Apple | For Vertigo. |
Cranberry | Good for kidneys and asthma. |
Dandelion | Excellent diuretic and liver cleanser. |
Dandelion | Expels excess liquids in the body; liver cleanser. |
Dong Quai | Menstrual regulator. |
Ginger | For indigestion and gas pain; helps in relieving morning sickness; a general stimulant. |
Ginseng, American | Used as a stimulant; can be used to prevent stress; to fight colds. |
Milk Thistle | Excellent liver and blood cleansers and purifier. |
Mistletoe, American | Used in folk medicine to reduce blood pressure and as a sedative. |
Nettles | An astringent and alkalizing diuretic; good nutritive and high mineral content. |
Oregon Grape | Excellent liver and blood cleansers and purifier. |
Raspberry | Relieves nausea and improves digestion; improves uterine tone and blood supply; increases milk production |
Sarsaparilla | Serves as a precursor for hormone production. |
Wild Yam | Antispasmodic; relieves spasm or cramping of smooth muscle; hormone precursor. |
Yellow Dock | Blood cleanser; helpful in anemia. |
Minerals |
Calcium | Vital in the formation of strong bones and teeth; also important for muscle growth and contraction; provides energy and participates in the activation of several enzymes; aids in deterring nervousness, brittle nails, hypertension, aching joints, increased cholesterol levels, and insomnia |
Chromium | Involved in the metabolism of glucose needed for energy; vital in the synthesis of cholesterol, fats and protein; maintains stable blood sugar levels through proper insulin utilization. |
Copper | Aids in the formation of bone, hemoglobin, and red blood cells; works in balance with zinc and vitamin C to form elastin; involved in the healing process, energy production, hair and skin coloring, and taste sensitivity; needed for healthy nerves. |
Magnesium | Plays a roll in muscle movement and the transmission of nerve impulses; helps the body fight stress and combats depression; promotes the conversion of sugar into energy and aid digestion |
Potassium | Important for healthy nervous system; aid in proper muscle contraction; works with sodium to control the body's water balance; aids in maintaining blood pressure. |
Selenium | Keeps body tissues young and elastic; helps protect against some forms of cancer; aids in the combat against arthritis. |
Zinc | Crucial to the reproductive system; important in prostrate gland functioning; decreases cholesterol and aids in healing wounds. |
Vitamins |
Vitamin A | Boosts immune system; helps protect against cancer; keeps skin healthy; improves eyesight |
Vitamin B's | Improves mental attitude; protects against stress; keeps muscles, the nervous system and heart functioning well; also aids in digestion; promotes growth |
Vitamin C | Helps immune system fight viruses and bacteria; prevents colds; heals wounds; decreases blood cholesterol |
Vitamin E | Retards Aging; prevents blood clots; helps wounds heal without scarring; lowers blood pressure; provides energy and protects against air pollution |