Nasturtium
Indian Cress may be useful for anemia and exhaustion. The herb has
been used to treat fungus and athlete's foot. It can be used to
disinfect wounds when nothing else is available. Indian Cress can
also be used as a blood builder and to assist the lungs and bronchial
tubes during colds.
USES: Antiseptic, antifungal, expectorant
A.K.A.: Indian Cress
DOSAGE: Juice: Half a teaspoon 3 times daily.
Neem
Neem is now also recognized in the Western world as a superior
antiseptic. It is used for ringworm, eczema, parasites including
worms, liver problems including jaundice, nausea, vomiting, tumors,
fever, malaria, and other conditions.
USES: Alternative, antiseptic, anti-emetic, anthelmintic,
antipyretic, tonic.
DOSAGE: Powder: 200 mg 3 times daily or use in Ghee. Nutgrass
Musta is used for all menstrual complaints. Also used for
dysmenorrhea, menopause, diarrhea, digestive disorders, gastritis,
and as a tonic for the liver.
USES: Alternative, antispasmodic, anthelmintic, carminative,
emmenagogue.
DOSAGE: Powder: 250 mg 3 times daily. Nutmeg
Nutmeg, in small amounts, relieves gas and calms the nerves. Warning:
In large amounts it will lead to narcotic poisoning. Watch for dry
lips as a first sign of trouble. While small amounts may be used for
a calming effect and is normally well tolerated, larger amounts act
as a depressant. Eating one whole nutmeg may cause serious side-
effects, including double vision and delirium. Death may result from
eating no more than 2 nutmegs.
USES: Aromatic, carminative, digestive, depressant, hallucinogenic,
stimulant, stomachic.
DOSAGE: A third of a teaspoon with a tall glass of water; 2 to 3
times daily. Oats
Oats gives strength to the nerves and the whole body. It is also a
stimulant and antispasmodic. Oats has been useful for gastroenteritis
and dyspepsia and when cooked has demulcent properties. The straw is
used in hot baths, which are good for rheumatic complaints, lumbago,
gout, kidney, bladder, and nerves.
USES: Antispasmodic, demulcent, nervine, stimulant.
DOSAGE: Crushed seeds: Use for cooking. Bath: boil 2 pounds of straw
in sufficient water, strain, and add water to bath. Olive
Olive oil soothes the membranes and reduces cholesterol. It increases
the flow of bile and has been used in large amounts to soften and
flush out gallstones. The oil is slightly anti-fungal.
USES: Oil: Cholagogue, demulcent, emollient, laxative. Leaves:
Antiseptic, astringent, calmative, and fever. Onion
Onion can be used as a diuretic and stimulant. It has some antiseptic
properties and is good for cholesterol. It is related to Garlic with
some of its properties. However, sometimes, like Garlic, Onion may
aggravate the stomach and lead to cramps.
USES: Anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative,
diuretic, expectorant, stomachic, tonic.
DOSAGE: Use as food Opium poppy
The seeds are nourishing and beneficial for the small intestines. The
sap contains Opiates, which are illegal and very addictive.
USES: Anodyne, astringent, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, depressant,
expectorant, hypnotic, narcotic.
A.K.A.: White poppy
DOSAGE: Seeds: Use as food Sap: Not recommended Oregano
Marjoram, like most spices, helps with digestive problems. It is
bringing relief for gastritis, gas, nausea, cramps (caused by gas),
coughs and other problems with the lungs. Since it is rare in plants
it should be noted that Marjoram contains Vit. B12.
USES: Antispasmodic, calmative, carminative, diaphoretic,
expectorant, stomachic, tonic.
A.K.A.: Wild marjoram, Winter marjoram, Wintersweet.
DOSAGE: Half a teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 3 to 6 times
daily. Oregon Grape
Oregon Grape has a reputation for improving stubborn skin diseases
including eczema and psoriasis (characterized by scaly patches).
Oregon Grape also helps to strengthen liver, lungs, kidneys and
intestines. It has antiseptic properties fighting a variety of
parasites.
USES: Alternative, antiseptic, antioxidant, hepatic.
A.K.A.: Mountain grape, Holly-leafed Barberry.
DOSAGE: Fluid extract: 20 drops 3 times daily. Tincture: As
directed. Ox-eye Daisy
Ox-eye Daisy is helpful for persistent cough, asthma and nervousness.
USES: Diaphoretic, diuretic, irritant.
A.K.A.: White weed, Golden daisy, White daisy. Oxknee
Oxknee should not be used during pregnancy. It is a tonic for
kidneys, liver, circulation and is used for urinary complaints,
urethritis, back pain, and weakness in legs and feet.
USES: Anti-inflammatory, diuretic Oxlip
Oxlip, commonly found in Europe, is used for colds and coughs.
USES: Expectorant Pansy
Pansy belongs to those herbs containing Salicylic acid and may
therefore be used on minor pains, rheumatism and to prevent heart
attacks. As an expectorant Pansy is also useful for coughs.
USES: Anodyne, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant,
laxative, vulnerary.
A.K.A.: Garden violet, Heastsease, Stepmother
DOSAGE: Half a teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 3 times daily.
Papaya
Papaya is known for Papain the enzyme it contains. There are also a
number of important vitamins and minerals. Papaya aids digestion and
improves the functions of the whole intestinal tract.
USES: Digestive, stomachic, vermifuge, vulnerary.
A.K.A.: Melon tree, Pawpaw
DOSAGE: Use as food, or as directed. Parsley
Parsley fights infections of the kidney, the bladder and the urinary
tract. Substances it contains work, like Broccoli, as a cancer
preventative. Parsley tonifies liver, spleen and kidneys.
USES: Antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant.
A.K.A.: Common parsley, Garden parsley, Rock parsley.
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon with 1 glass of water; 3 to 6 times daily. Passion
Flower
Passion Flower calms the nerves, soothes minor pains and cramps.
USES: Antispasmodic, diaphoretic, sedative.
A.K.A.: Passion vine, Purple passion flower, Maypops.
DOSAGE: As directed. Pennyroyal
Pennyroyal calms the nerves, cough and spasms. It will also increase
perspiration and the flow of urine. It will decrease nausea and
menstrual cramps.
USES: Carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, sedative.
A.K.A.: American pennyroyal, Squaw balm, Squawmint, Tickweed,
Mosquito plant.
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 3 times daily.
Peppermint
Peppermint relieves minor nausea, is a good tonic and strengthens the
stomach when it is lacking acid - otherwise it might aggravate the
stomach. Sometimes it relieves cramps for others it might cause
cramps. Usually, if peppermint creates stomach problems people will
find relief taking Chamomile instead and vice versa.
USES: Anodyne, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, refrigerant,
stomachic, tonic.
A.K.A.: Brandy mint, Lamb mint.
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 3 to 12 times daily.
Periwinkle
Periwinkle is used for diarrhea, excessive menstruation and bleeding.
It has sedative properties and improves memory. Some suggest
Periwinkle for nervous conditions like hysteria and fits. It is
slightly sedative and has shown promise in treating memory and
concentration problems possibly by improving the blood supply to the
brain.
USES: Astringent, rejuvenative, sedative.
A.K.A.: Great periwinkle, Early-flowering periwinkle, Lesser
periwinkle.
DOSAGE: Powder: Half a teaspoon up to a full teaspoon; 3 times daily.
Peruvian bark
Chinchona is a source for Quinine known to bring down fever. It is in
use for malaria. It is also used to strengthen the digestive and
central nervous system.
USES: Digestive, fever, nervine.
A.K.A.: Chinchona Pimpernel, red
Pimpernel is used for treating depressions, melancholy and other
mental problems and diseases of the brain. It is an annual small
herb, which is also known as ‘weatherglass’, because it closes
its blossoms when bad weather is in sight. Anagallis Foemina, or Blue
Pimpernel, has the same properties.
USES: Diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant.
A.K.A.: Scarlet pimpernel, Poor mans weatherglass
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 3 times daily.
Pineapple
Pineapple contains several B vitamins (no B12), A, C, Iodine,
Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Yeast,
and Bromelain. Bromelain is a digestive enzyme for protein and is
useful as part of a weight loss program. Pineapple may also be part
of a general detoxification program. It is recommended for arthritis,
gout, anemia, obesity, and depression. The vitamins and minerals are
useful in strengthening the Immune-system. Bromelain aids digestion,
prevents edema, and has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
Tests have also shown that it is effective as an Antibiotic and may
be useful in treating pneumonia, bronchitis, and other infections.
USES: Antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, digestive, nutritious.
DOSAGE: Use as food. Capsules: As directed Pipsissewa
Pipsissewa is a good tonic and diuretic. It is used for dropsy,
kidney and bladder problems. As one of its common name implies, it is
also used for rheumatism. It can also be applied in cases of: dropsy,
albuminuria, hematuria, and sores. Externally it has been used for:
sores, tumors and swellings.
USES: Astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic.
A.K.A.: Bitter wintergreen, Rheumatism weed, Wintergreen
DOSAGE: Half a teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 2 to 3 times
daily. Plantain
Plantain helps to calm and sooth the stomach. It reduces all stomach
secretions and helps to heal ulcers and wounds. It has also been used
for bladder and kidney infections, bronchitis and blood poisoning.
This herb has the same properties as Plantago lanceolata.
USES: Astringent, demulcent, expectorant, hemostatic.
A.K.A.: Broad-leaved plantain, White mans foot, Greater plantain.
DOSAGE: Powder: 1 teaspoon with 1 glass of water; 3 to 9 times daily.
Tea: 1 teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water 3 to as often as needed.
Pleurisy Root
Pleurisy root is the herb of choice for all lung problems including
pleurisy, pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma (see ephedra and asthma),
emphysema and mucus. It even supports healing in case of tuberculosis
after professional help was sought out first. Warning: The fresh
plant might be poisonous. Use only roots.
USES: Carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant.
A.K.A.: Canada root, Butterfly weed, Tuber root.
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 3 to 9 times daily.
Capsules: As directed. Poison Hemlock
Poison Hemlock may be used for sedation and pain but it is poisons.
It is truly a very dangerous plant and has killed many people in the
past. Do not use at all!!! The seeds have been mistaken for Anise,
the roots for Parsnip and the leaves for Parsley.
USES: Poisoning
A.K.A.: Poison parsley, Water hemlock, Spotted hemlock, Poison root.
DOSAGE: NOT RECOMMENDED for use. Pokeweed
Pokeroot fights infections and stimulates the glands. The steroids it
contains resemble cortisone. Pokeroot is an excellent blood purifier
and might have some use in the fight of cancer. There are reports
that Indians and Settlers have used it on skin cancer and slow
healing wounds. It should be added to any formula designed to address
the glands. It is also listed as Anodyne. Warning: The fresh root is
poisonous. Pokeroot is beneficial for laryngitis, mumps and
tonsillitis. This herb is also of some use for rheumatism and
arthritis. The cortisone related substance may also be used to speed
healing.
USES: Anodyne, cathartic.
A.K.A.: Red weed, Coakum, Inkberry, Pigeonberry.
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 3 to 6 times daily.
Capsules: As directed. Pomegranate
Pomegranate is useful for tapeworm. Seeds and the rind of the fruit
are used. Warning: While the rind of the fruit makes a good
astringent, it has caused cramps and vomiting.
USES: Anthelmintic, astringent.
DOSAGE: Use as food or drink the juice. Poplar
Poplar tremuloides relieves fever and has been used for a number of
nervous complaints and digestive problems. However, it was mostly
used externally for inflammations, cuts, wounds and skin conditions.
The buds of Black poplar have been used for urinary complaints,
bronchitis, arthritis, and rheumatism. The European poplar has
similar uses as Black poplar.
USES: Balsamic, fever, stomachic, tonic, expectorant, stimulant
diaphoretic, diuretic, vulnerary.
A.K.A.: Quaking aspen, American aspen, Trembling poplar. Potato
The fresh juice of the potato can be used to reduce production of
acid in the stomach, which is important in case of ulcers. As an
added benefit the fresh juice contains a variety of vitamins
including Vit C and several Bs which normally do not survive the
cooking process.
USES: Antispasmodic, antacid, nutritious, stomachic.
DOSAGE: Juice of 1 tuber 3 times daily. Prickly Ash
Prickly Ash is known to improve poor circulation and is useful for
any disease that requires improved circulation. It has also been used
for sores, wounds, ulcers, digestive problems and fever. As one of
its name implies, Prickly Ash has been used for toothache.
USES: Anodyne, diaphoretic, irritant, stimulant.
A.K.A.: Toothache bush, Yellow wood.
DOSAGE: Half a teaspoon of dried ground berries with 1 glass of
water; 2 to 3 times daily. Primrose
Primrose is used as a tonic and for lung problems. It is used for
colds, mucus, coughs, bronchitis, headaches, insomnia, nervousness,
rheumatism, gout, etc. Warning: Allergic reactions are not uncommon.
Test tiniest amounts.
USES: Anodyne, diuretic, expectorant.
A.K.A.: Butter rose, English cowslip Psyllium
Psyllium and Flax seed are the best and safest Laxatives , which tone
and heal the membranes at the same time. Well functioning intestines
speed up healing of other diseases and sick organs. Indian Psyllium
or Blond Psyllium has the same uses.
USES: Demulcent, laxative.
A.K.A.: Psyllium seeds, Fleaseeds.
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon with a tall glass of water; once
in the evening or as directed. Pumpkin
Pumpkin seeds are good for worms.
USES: Anthelmintic, nutrient
A.K.A.: Field pumpkin
DOSAGE: 10grams 3 to 6 times daily. Puncturevine
Puncturevine is used for impotence, infertility, kidney and bladder
problems, gout, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, dyspnoea, hemorrhoids,
and diabetes.
USES: Analgesic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, nervine, rejuvenative, tonic.
A.K.A.: Goatshead, Caltrop
DOSAGE: Powder: 250 mg 3 times daily or use in Ghee. Purple
Loosestrife
Purple Loosestrife has become a pest in North America but there is
evidence that it might have great value in reducing blood sugar and
as a tonic for the liver. It is also used for enteritis.
USES: Antibiotic, astringent, styptic.
A.K.A.: Long purples, Purple willow-herb, Spiked loosestrife, Willow
sage.
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 2 to 3 times daily
Quassia
Quassia is used to kill pinworms and roundworms. It has also been
used for rheumatism and dyspepsia and as a tonic for the stomach.
USES: Anthelmintic, fever, stomachic, tonic.
A.K.A.: Bitter ash, Bitter wood.
DOSAGE: Half a teaspoon for 1 cup of boiling water; 2 to 3 times
daily.
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