Agrimony-a tonic, mildly astringent. Used for coughs, relaxed bowels and looseness of the bowels.
Allspice-aids digestion
Aloe Vera-Leaves exude a gel that is used externally to treat minor burns and cuts. Some say taking it internally may cause some irritation. Treats poison ivy and rashes, added to soaps and creams as a conditioner for healthy skin, antibacterial.
Angelica-A stimulant and aromatic. Used for kidneys and to induce perspiration
Anise-seeds and leaves in the tea form for treatment for colic, sedative, flatulence, digestive aid. Cough, bronchitis, stuffy nose, loosens bronchial congestion, morning breath freshener. Is said to be helpful to women as it acts like an estrogen and may help relieve menopause. Increases milk production. Take 1 teaspoonful of seeds in each cup of boiling water, steep 10-20 minutes, strain, drink no more than 3 cups a day.
Apple-whole fruit: eliminates toxins from system
Arnica -flowers are used to prepare liniments and salves for sore muscles and sprains
Ash Leaves-Used in gouty conditions, arthritis, etc.
Avens Herb- Tonic and styptic. Used in looseness of bowels, etc.
Balm-Cooling in fevers and inducing mild perspiration.
Balmony-Anti-Bilous, tonic and detergent. Used in cases of chronic constipation, indigestion, jaundice and worms in children.
Banana Peel-cures warts
Basil-tea form, colds, flu, cramps, bladder. Basil oil is said to repel insects. Used in large quantities as a tonic and cold remedy. Calms nerves, settles stomachs.
Bay-Use as poultice on chest for bronchitis and chest colds. relieves gas.
Bee Balm-leaves relive cough, nausea, sore throat, menstrual cramps, purifies blood. Used to stimulate liver and spleen.
Birch-leaf in the tea form: relieves headaches and rheumatism.
Bark- kidney stones, fever, cramps.
Blackberry-fruit: diarrhea. Root: female problems. Gargling with extract from the leaves remedies sore or swollen throats and cures sore mouths. Tea from the leaves helps menstrual cramps.
Black Cohosh-Antispasmodic, used for menstrual cramping, relieves hot flashes in menopausal women; mild sedative.
Blackcurrant Leaves-A refrigerant, used in cases of sore throat, coughs, catarrh.
Black Haw-For menstrual cramping, prevents miscarriage and excessive flow at menopause.
Black Pepper-take at first sign of any disease
Bladderwrack- used in a bath for arthritis and rheumatic conditions
Blessed Thistle-Increases lactation.
Blue Cohosh-root problems of the uterus. Do not use if you have high blood pressure as it constricts the blood vessels of the heart. For use in third trimester only! Used as a uterine tonic.
Blue Mallow-Pectoral. For coughs and colds generally.
Boneset-leaves and flowers in the tea form laxative and fever, colds, coughs, flu and pains in the bones.
Borage-leaves and flowers Leaves: tea for treating depression. Flowers: prepare a decoction to relieve fever and bronchitis, chest complaints.
Brewer's Yeast- Flower facial mask. induces abortion when used with pennyroyal.
Broom-Used in some bladder complaints, especially in gall stones.
Buchu-A stimulant used in urinary affections and inflammation of the bladder.
Buckbean-A good tonic; used for liver troubles and skin diseases. Also for arthritis, etc.
Bugloss-Expectorant and tonic, used in cases of inflammation.
Burdock-Root: blood purifier. Leaves: poultice for burns, bruises, swelling and gout. Seeds: tea for blood purifier or for added minerals.
Burr Marigold-For gouty conditions
Calendula-flower: antibiotic, heals wounds, induce sweating, fevers, flu, chest ailments.
Capsaicin Oil-used as a topical painkiller
Caraway-mild stimulant for digestion. Drinking an infusion of caraway helps increase lactation.
Cardamom-relieves indigestion
Catclaw-Increases energy and uplifts spirits. Good for depression.
Catnip-Flowers and leaves used to treat colds and insomnia. Lowers fever, postnasal drip, headaches. Take as a tea, 2-3 times daily
Cayenne-Colds and flu. - fast recovery, stops internal and external bleeding, said to prevent heart attacks and also helps with depression and headaches. Equalizes circulation; for cold hands and feet
Celery-tea from the stalk or seed: sedative, calms nerves
Chamomile-flower and herb: calmative, sedative, relieve headaches and gastrointestinal problems. Used in cases of nervous hysteria and all nervous complaints in women. Fever, burns, anti-inflammatory for wounds, diarrhea in children, Use 2 teaspoons steeped for 5 minutes in a cup of boiling water. Insect repellent when the tea is rubbed on the body.
Chaste Tree Berry-Stimulates and normalizes pituitary function of the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland in the brain and promotes ovulation. For PMS, menstrual cramps, menopause, post birth control pill rebalancing. May restore normal periods in women with amenorrhea (lack of menstrual periods).
Chervil-used as a digestive aid; some herbalists recommend it to lower blood pressure but there is no scientific proof to support that claim.
Chicory-flowers: sedative and skin tonic
Chives-chives contain sulfur oil which can cure high blood pressure if consumed in large amounts
Cinnamon-ground or taken with milk, good balance after a heavy meal or dessert; also used for diarrhea, dysentery or general indigestion. Relieves bloating and gas. Skin astringent,
Cleavers (sometimes called clivers)-A tonic and refrigerant. Is cooling in fevers. Used in gravel and gallstones.
Cloves-chew for toothache, also good for nausea or vomiting. The oil from cloves is a remedy for sluggish digestion. Two drops on a teaspoonful of sugar is the best dose. The area should be painted with the oil. Take care as it can burn mucous membranes.
Coltsfoot-leaves: binds to toxins in the system and removes them. Used in chest complaints and cold and clears up mucus in the system. For all asthmatic complaints. A smoking mixture made with it, mixed with other herbs, is useful for asthma.
Comfrey-leaves and roots: Clears up mucus, demulcent, emollient. Leaves: poultice for cuts and wounds as it has pain relieving properties and is an antibiotic. Put in lotions for sunburn.
Coriander-fresh leaves or seeds chewed to relieve indigestion. Digestive tonic, freshly chopped greens in large amounts are high in Vitamin C. An aphrodisiac when added to wine.
Corn silk-tea: treats kidney and bladder infections.
Costmary-leaves: repels silverfish and is used for bookmarks in books. Tea: for a liver tonic.
Cramp Bark-Relaxes muscle tension and spasms, ovarian pain and uterine cramps. Used to prevent threatened miscarriage.
Damiana-A tonic for nervous and debilitated persons; also used as a sexual stimulant.
Dandelion-roots, leaves, flowers: Used as a general tonic. The white juice from the stem is wonderful for curing warts. The root is dried and the leaves can be eaten in salad. The root, baked and ground, makes a great coffee substitute. Juice is a diuretic. Use a handful of flower tops to 1 pint of boiling water, steep 10 minutes and strain. Drink this several times a day.
Dill-eaten to relieve intestinal gas. In Europe, a weak dill tea is given to babies to relieve colic
Elder leaves, fruit, flowers: feverish colds, flu. Leaves are used in urinary troubles and as treatment for colds. The berries are used with other herbs for colds and coughs (dried berries are often used instead of currants).
Ehpedra-twigs: powdered form taken as pill for asthma and chest complaints. Weight reduction. Tea helps break up congestion during severe colds.
Eyebright-Used for weak eyes and as a general tonic for the eyes. Frequently used in a compound.
Fennel-all parts used in the tea form: to expel mucus, increases milk production, digestive aid, calms nervous stomachs. An appetite suppressant. Used in tea form to expel mucus.
Fenugreek -tea form: also to expel mucus with bad cases of bronchitis
Garlic-high and low blood pressure, improves circulation; removing parasites and infections. putting garlic in your pets food will keep the fleas away. This will keep fleas and mosquitoes from biting you as well. Laxative, good for physical strength. Effective against bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Prevents cold, flu, and other infectious diseases. Lowers the risk of colon cancer. Lowers tension. Garlic vinegar can be used to disinfect wounds and soothe rheumatic pain and any common pain (made from one liter of vinegar and ten cloves of crushed garlic steeped for at least 10 days). Shrinks warts, relieves pain from teeth and earaches. To ease the pain of aching joints, a toothache or an earache, place a crushed raw bulb of garlic on a piece of gauze and place over the area of pain. For joints, try using garlic paste.
Ginger-tea form: for cramps and nausea; externally for stiffness; add in cooking to detoxify meat, especially chicken. May prevent motion sickness, quells nausea, ginger wine helps to relieve menstrual cramps. For a comforting way to relieve the chills and congestion of a cold, try ginger tea: Simmer one or two slices of fresh ginger toot in water for 10 minutes, add a pinch of cinnamon for piquancy. Indigestion, stimulates digestive organs, migraines. Added to bath to increase circulation and for pain - use just a few sprinkles in the bath, not too much. For pain, soak a cloth in ginger and apply directly to the painful area.
Ginko Bilboa-Is said to improve memory problems related to aging; recent studies show it does improve circulation, including circulation to the brain, which may explain its benefits.
Ginseng-root: tonic for the whole system. The Chinese use ginseng to strengthen the immune system, alleviate fever and pain, promote wound healing, overcome depression and fatigue, and treat impotence. tonic, prolonged life, blood circulation, mild painkiller, Reported to successfully treat asthma, bronchitis, cancer, flatulence, diabetes, weakness, fever, coughs and heartburn, and a mild stimulant. In tea form it helps to relieve stress and moderate heart disease.
Goldenrod-root: tonic for stomach and liver
Golden Seal-A wonderful catarrh remedy and tonic. The tincture should be used with care and should be taken in one-drop doses, with water only.
Greater Celandine-For eye infections, also cases of jaundice.
Ground Ivy-Whilst not really an Ivy (the common name of which is Alehoof), this is a good remedy for rheumatism, indigestion and kidney complaints.
Hibiscus-an aphrodisiac.
Hollyhock-roots, leaves: treat colds and chest complaints.
Horehound-flowers: cough and sore throat treatment. Use for all bronchial disorders.
Irish Moss-dried plant: colds, chest disorders. Used in salves for external treatment of cuts, wounds and skin disorders.
Juniper Berries-Large quantities acts as a diuretic that may cause uterine contractions.
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