IDENTIFYING SPECIFIC HERBS AND THEIR USES

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Agar Agar

An algae from seaweed, it is a gelatinous natural thickener and is a

natural

laxative.

Agrimony

A valuable remedy for the digestive system it stimulates the

digestive and

liver secretions. It is also the herb of choice for appendicitis.

Also treats

incontinence, sore throats and laryngitis. As a salve it will aid in

healing

wounds and bruises.

Alder Tree

Use leaves for swelling. Especially helpful in easing pain of swollen

breast

or burning and aching feet. Should be avoided if pregnant.

Alfalfa

A highly nutritive herb, good for the pituitary gland, it alkalizes

the body

rapidly and detoxifies the liver. Essential in rebuilding decayed

teeth and

helps with arthritic and rheumatic pain.

Aloes

Such as Aloe Vera, are good for burns. While this is a well known

treatments, what you may not know is that aloes are also helpful in

treating

cancer and stomach ailments.

Use both the root and seed. Roots and leaves are used medicinally,

the

stems and seeds are used in confectionery. This herb is a useful

expectorant for coughs, bronchitis and pleurisy, especially when they

are

accompanied by fever, colds or influenza.

Aniseed

Use the dried fruit. The strong oil in Aniseed provides the basis for

its

internal use to ease griping, intestinal colic and flatulence. It

also has an

expectorant and anti-spasmodic action and may be used in bronchitis,

in

tracheitis where there is persistent irritable coughing, and in

whooping

cough. The oil itself can be the base for an ointment to help control

lice

and the oil can be used directly in the control of lice.

Apple Tree

Use the bark to create a tonic that will treat gravel in the bladder

and also

aid in reducing fever.

Arnica

Not to be taken internally, this is an excellent treatment for

bruises and

sprains. Will also help relieve rheumatic pain as well as pain and

inflammation of phlebitis.

Arrowroot

Use as a demulcent and nutritive food for urinary and bowel

affections in

infants and invalids in convalescence.

Astragalus

Widely used in Chinese Medicine, it boosts the immune system. Use for

anything from the common cold to cancer.

Balm

Also known as Lemon Balm, Sweet Balm or . Using the green

leaves and flowers, balm is a natural deterrent to perspiration, will

also

bring boils to a head, is useful for stings and toothache as well as

flatulence and digestion.

Balm of Gilead

Also known as Poplar buds and Balsam Poplar. Bark and leaves are

used to alleviate discomfort of cough colds, lung trouble and

kidneys.

Secondary, the buds can be used as a tea for gargling making it an

excellent remedy for sore throats, coughs and laryngitis.

Balmony

Also known as Bitter Herb, Snake Head, Turtle Head or Turtle Broom.

Good for the liver, stomach and used in the treatment of eczema. Also

used in treatment of gall stones, inflammation of the gall-bladder

and in

jaundice. It stimulates the appetite, eases colic, dyspepsia and

biliousness and is helpful in debility.

Barberry

Use to correct liver function and promote the flow of bile. Also

effective for

the inflammation of the gall bladder due to gall stones.

Basil

Yes this is the same basil that you use in cooking. Create a tea from

the

dried herb to treat nausea.

Bay

Create a tonic from the leaves for strength. Also aids in digestion

and

cramps.

Bayberry

Also known as Candleberry, Waxberry and Wax Myrtle. Use bark, leaves

and flowers. For treatment of sore throat, piles, bleeding of the

stomach,

lungs, bowels and very effective as a douche.

Bee Pollen

Good for allergies. Excellent as an energy food. Aids in radiation

sickness,

the kind people get when they undergo radiation therapy for cancer.

Beet Root (Red)

A liver and spleen cleanser. It reactivates a sluggish liver. Should

be taken

in small amounts.

Bergamot

Useful for soothing the stomach and flatulence.

Betony

Useful as a blood purifier, also effective for epilepsy, jaundice and

colic.

Birch

Leaves are an effective treatment for cystitis and other urinary

infections.

Also good for gout, arthritic pain and rheumatism.

Bitter Root

Use the root for fever, liver problems, bowels, gallstones diabetes

and

ailments involving mucous membranes.

Bitter Sweet

Use root and twig for purifying blood, treating ailments of the

liver,

pancreas, spleen, glandular organs, piles, jaundice, burns skin and

fever.

Blackberry

Use the bark of the root and rhizome. A safe, gentle remedy that can

be

used for diarrhea, dysentery and externally for skin eruptions and

burns.

Black Catechu

Effective treatment for diarrhea, dysentery and as a local

application for

sore mouths and gums.

Black Cohosh

Also known as Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot, Rattleweed,

Squawroot. The dried root is the part used. This is a powerful

relaxant as

well as being extremely effective with easing painful menstrual

cramps.

Ovarian cramps will be relieved as well as bringing on a delayed

menstrual

cycle. It is also effective in the treatment of arthritis, osteo-

arthritis,

rheumatic pain and neurological pan. In small doses, appetite and

digestion are greatly improved and is very beneficial for the nervous

system in general.

Black Haw

Used the dried root. A powerful relaxant for the uterus, is used to

assist in

threatened miscarriage as well as false labor pains. Also good for

reducing blood pressure

Black Root

Relieves liver congestion, jaundice and for an inflamed gall-bladder.

Black Walnut Hulls

Expels parasites and tape worms. Rich in manganese which is important

for nerves, brain and cartilage. Also used for many kind so skin

diseases.

Blessed Thistle

Excellent for hormone balance. Helps in all types of female

disorders.

Good for migraine headaches by improving on taking oxygen to the

brain.

Blood Root

Also known as Red Root, Red Indian Paint and Tetterwort. The part of

the

plant that is used is the dried rhizome (root). It is effective for

the treatment

of bronchitis easing the bronchial muscles. Also proven effective for

the

treatment of asthma, croup and laryngitis.

Blue Cohosh

Also known as Papoose Root or Squawroot. Use the root and rhizome.

Interesting that the secondary names pertain to women and children.

This

is an excellent tonic for the uterus and may be used wherever there

may

be a weakness. Because it has a anti-spasmodic action, it will ease

false

labor pains. When labor does ensue, using Blue Cohosh shortly before

birth will help in an easy delivery.

Blue Flag

The part of this plant to use is the root. It is active for cancer,

rheumatism,

blood impurities, skin, liver and a good laxative.

Bogbean

Useful for treatment of rheumatism, osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid

arthritis. Also has a stimulating effect on the walls of the colon

and

digestive juices.

Boneset

Boneset is one of the best remedies for the relief of symptoms that

come

with the flue. It will quickly relieve the aches and pains as well as

help to

reduce fever.

Borage

Effective treatment for kidneys, ringworm, mouth sores and the blood.

It is

highly recommended after any treatment with cortisone or steroids as

it

will revive and renew the adrenal glands over time.

Buchu

Use the leaves to treat urinary ailments as well as kidney, bladder,

perspiration and prostate illness.

Bugleweed

Bugleweed is specific for over-active thyroid glands where there is

tightness of breath, palpitations and shaking. Good for the central

nervous

system.

Buckthorn Bark

Acts as a mild, yet reliable and effective laxative. It also works

again gout

and dropsy.

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, anti-

inflammatory

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. Effective treatment 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 Berries

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.

Lavender

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

gallbladder.

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. s 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.

Sassafras Bark

Often called a spring medicine to purify the blood and cleanse the

entire

system. Valuable in colic and all skin diseases and eruptions.

Saw Palmetto

Useful for the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, colds and is also a

sedative.

Also great for reproductive organs.

Senna

Most effective as a strong laxative.

Skullcap

Is more effective than quinine and is not as harmful as quinine is.

Good in

neuralgia, aches and pains. It is also one of the best nerve tonics.

Reduces high blood pressure, heart conditions and disorders of the

central nervous systems such as St. Vitus dance, shaking palsy,

hydrophobia and epilepsy.

Slippery Elm Bark

Use the inner portion of the bark. Vary valuable for mucus

inflammation of

the lungs, bowels, stomach, kidneys and bladder. Will sustain

ulcerated

and cancerous stomach when nothing else will.

Squaw Vine

Excellent to take during pregnancy. Used for uterine problems,

urinary

troubles and other female complaints.

Tansy

Can be useful for treatment of nervous disorders, worms and jaundice.

MUST BE AVOIDED DURING PREGNANCY.

Thyme

Has a high content of oil. Good for internal use for coughs, throat

and

asthma as well as external use for infected wounds.

Uva Ursi

Very useful in diabetes and all kinds of kidney troubles. Excellent

remedy

for piles, hemorrhoids, spleen, liver, pancreas and gonorrhea. Also

good

where there are mucus discharges from the bladder with pus and blood.

Valerian

A nerve tonic. Used for epileptic fits and St. Vitus dance, nervous

derangement or irritations. Excellent for children with measles and

scarlet

fever. Promotes sleep.

Vervain

Also known as Wild Hyssop. Will strengthen the nervous system while

easing depression and melancholia. Good for fever and best for colds.

Wahoo

A primary liver herb, it acts to remove congestion from the liver

allowing

free flow of bile thereby helping the digestive process. Also used in

the

treatment of jaundice and bladder problems. Will also relive

constipation.

White Oak Bark

Good for varicose veins. Used in douches and enemas for internal

tumors

and swellings. One of the best remedies for piles and hemorrhoids,

hemorrhages or any trouble of the rectum. It normalized the liver,

kidneys

and spleen.

Wild Carrot

Also known as Queen Annes Lace, Wild Carrot is a diuretic, that acts

as a

urinary antiseptic which is why it is a treatment for cystitis,

kidney stones,

prostatitis. Also effective for gout and rheumatism.

Witch Hazel

Use bark and leaves. A good tonic, it aids in treating menstruation,

lungs,

uterus, piles, circulation, tumors eyes and is effective as a douche.

Wood Betony

Excellent healing herb for bronchitis, coughs and colds. Also good

for

kidney and bladder. This herb helps to correct a bed-wetting problem.

Wormwood

A good tonic for treating liver, fever, and digestion.

Yarrow

A tonic for run-down conditions and indigestion. If taken freely at

the

beginning of a cold, it will break it up in 24 hours. Has soothing

and healing

action on mucus membranes.

Yellow Dock

Mineral rich plant, especially rich in iron. Excellent as a blood

purifier and

tones up the entire system.

Yucca

Hope for arthritics. The extract from the plant has been used with

surprising success on arthritis and rheumatism sufferers.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT HERB

Nothing in the makeup of a plant tells us in what way it would be

used the

best. There are over a half million known herbs that could be used as

possible remedies. In China, The Chinese Herbalist practitioners have

over 2,000 that are readily available in their pharmacies.

Herbal remedies around the globe very in strength from very mild,

gentle

remedies that we even use as food to potential poisons if taken at

the

wrong dose.

Folk use of herbal remedies is familiar to all of us in some form or

another.

Rightly so, because this is how these remedies are learned. They are

passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, that is

what

fuels the fire of the scientific community and their disdain. It

really is their

loss, because generations of experience and knowledge should not be

so

readily dismissed. In fact, many of our current pharmacological

concoctions have their roots in herbal medicine.

Remedies and recipes for herbal teas are handed down from generation

to generation and are still remembered and used to this day.

Thankfully,

the current changes in the world toward the traditional remedies is

changing and changing for the better.

As we stated earlier there are countless numbers of herbal

combinations

that are useful for specific ailments. Additionally, certain herbs

are

recommended to target individual body parts and we will list them

here:

Arteries -Kelp, Hawthorne Berries, Wheat Germ Oil, Garlic.

Bioflavonoid

herbs such as Ginkgo, Buckwheat and Lime Blossom are especially

useful in strengthening blood vessels.

Bladder -Juniper Berries, Bochu, Wild Carrot Seed, Gravel Root

Blood Pressure - European Mistletoe, Apple Bark

Bones - Comfrey, Horsetail Grass

Brain - Lily of the Valley, Ginseng, Gotu Kola

Circulation System - Cayenne (most powerful), Ginger, Bayberry Bark,

Prickly Ash

Digestive System - Hops, Papaya, Mustard Seed, Centaury, Gentian,

Agrimony, Oregon Grape Root, Wormwood

Ears -Eyebright, Golden Seal

Endocrine Glands - Ginseng, Sarsparilla, Yarrow, Licorice, False

Unicorn Root, True Unicorn Root, Pumpkin Seeds, Kelp

Fertility - Sarsparilla, False Unicorn Root, Damiana, Licorice

Gall Bladder -Olive Oil, Bayberry Bark, Comfrey

Hair -Rosemary, Sage, Henna

Heart -Wheat Germ, Hawthorne Berry, Tansy

Kidneys -Dandelion Root, Uva Ursi, White Poplar Bark, Sandalwood,

Parsley

Large Intestine -Cascara Sagrada Bar, Squaw Vine for transverse colon

Liver -Oregon Grape Root, Dandelion, Mandrake, Maple Bark

Lungs -Comfrey, Mullein, Lobelia, Oat Straw, Pleurisy Root, Lungwort,

Garlic

Mouth -Tincture of Cayenne, Bayberry Bark, Oak Bark

Nervous System -Skullcap, Valerian, Hops, Lobelia, Ladies Slipper

Root, Passion Flowers, Linden Flowers

Nose -Bayberry Bark, Golden Seal (Snuff: 1 part Bayberry Bark 2 parts

Golden Seal)

Pancreas -Cedar Berries, Yarrow, Periwinkle, Dandelion

Prostate - Pumpkin Seeds, Echinacea, Saw Palmetto Berries, Uva Ursi,

Gravel Root

Respiratory -Cayenne, Lobelia, Hyssop, Oat Straw, Garlic, Mullein,

Elecampane and Coltsfoot.

Skin -Chickweed, Walnut Shell tincture

Small Intestine -Rhubarb Root, Slippery Elm

Spleen - Maple Leaves and Bark, Hyssop Tea with Steamed Figs,

Bayberry Bark,

Stomach - Raspberry Leaf, Dandelion Root, , Centaury,

Agrimony, Calamus, Wormwood, Oregon Grape Root

Throat -Mullein, Sage, Golden Seal, Slippery Elm, Eucalyptus, Bay,

Poppy Seeds, Yerba Santa, Blood Root, Hyssop, Elecampane

Urinary -Dandelion root, Parsley Root, Wild Carrot Seed, Juniper

Berries, Uva Ursi and Corn Silk are useful.

Uterus and Vagina - Squaw Vine, Dong Kwai, Golden Seal Root, Oak

Bark, White Pond Lily, Trillium, Beth Root, Uva Ursi, ,

Myrrh,

Yarrow, Comfrey, Alfalfa, Saw Palmetto Berries

47 HERBAL REMEDIES

Acne

Equal parts: Butternut, Burdock, Echinacea and Cleavers to 5ml of

tincture applied three times a day.

Altitude Sickness

In a pot of boiling water, steep Cloves, Allspice, Bay Leaf, Celery

Seed,

Cinnamon and Marjoram in quantities to taste. Mix in the following

mints:

Basil, Savory and Thyme. Should be taken in advance of anticipated

travel or hike.

Alzheimer's Disease

This disease affects four million Americans. It strikes about 10

percent of

people over 65 and about half of those who live beyond 85.

Acetylcholine

is a brain chemical known as a neurotransmitter. Acetylcholine is a

key

ingredient to cognition and reasoning. People with Alzheimer's often

have

a deficiency of Acetylcholine. The problem with experimental and FDA

approved drugs is their toxicity which carry a potential for liver

disease.

Since the premise is to slow the degeneration of Acetylcholine and

preserve what is already in the brain, there are herbs that can help.

It just

makes sense to look at herbal alternatives, specifically those herbs

that

contain compounds that prevent the breakdown of Acetylcholine.

Horsebalm, Rosemary, Brazil Nut, Dandelion, Fava Beans, Fenugreek,

Ginkgo, Sage, Stinging Nettle, Willow and Gotu Kola are all

beneficial for

the treatment of Alzheimer's. Those herbs that can be added as

dietary

supplements are encouraged. Horsebalm helps to prevent the

breakdown of Acetylcholine. Add a few droppers of Horsebalm to a

favorite herbal shampoo. Research has also shown that adding foods

high in lecithin is promising. Plant foods such as Dandelion Flowers,

Poppy Seeds, Soybeans and mung beans should also be added to the

diet.

Arthritis

The term Arthritis literally translates to " joint inflammation. " If

you suffer

from Arthritis, chances are you have taken drugs to combat the

effects or

tried other " home remedies. " If you haven't yet tried " Urtication, "

it might be

helpful. The term " Urtication " comes from the botanical name, Urtica

dioica and dates back some 2,000 years to biblical times. Urtica

dioica is

" Stinging Nettle. The treatment is to grasp the nettles in a gloved

hand and

swat the sore joints with the nettles. This may seem bizarre, but the

practice has proven to be so effective for some sufferers of

arthritis that

they now maintain a nettle plant on their window sill.

Asthma

Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang) is an excellent bronchodilator. The natural

form of Ephedra is better tolerated than the synthetic " edphedrine "

causing fewer negative heart symptoms.

Gumweed 24 parts tincture

Pill Bearing Spurge 24 parts tincture

Lobelia 12 parts tincture

Wild Cherry 12 parts tincture

Licorice Root 12 parts tincture

Motherwort 12 parts tincture

Ma Huang 10 parts tincture

Aniseed 1 parts e.o.

5ml. of mixture taken 3 times a day. If Pill Bearing Spurge proves

difficult

to obtain then double the amount of Gumweed to make up for it.

Athlete's Foot

Fungicidal essential oils are the most effective topical treatment.

Examples are Myrrh, Ti-Tree and Garlic. The treatment will be smelly

but

will also show dramatic results.

Bad Breath

Chewing on parsley will eliminate bad breath. Chewing on Cardamom is

very effective as Cardamom actually kills bad breath bacteria.

Bronchitis

Try two teaspoons of horehound per one cup of boiling water. Add

lemon

and licorice to taste.

Bruises

Crush and chop chilled parsley and apply to bruised area. Parsley

will pull

the color from the bruising very quickly. Possible to have the

discoloration

gone within 24 hours.

Burns

There are three levels of burns. First degree only hurts the outer

layer of

skin, like a sunburn. Second degree burns will develop blisters

indicating

the burn has penetrated deeper into the skin and is more painful. The

worst type of burn is a third-degree burn and is a medical emergency.

For

minor first and second degree burns, use a leaf from an aloe plant

for

instant relief.

Cancer

Let's make it perfectly clear that as of this writing there is no

known cure for

Cancer. In fact, the term itself is ambiguous and can be any type of

malignant illness. What we will give you here is a Cancer and Blood

Purifier:

4 parts Licorice Root

4 parts Red Clover

2 parts Burdock Root

2 parts Stillingia

2 parts Berberis Root

2 parts Poke Root

1 part Cascara Amarga

1 part Prickley Bark

1 part Buckthorne Bark

Fill gelatin capsules. Take 1 on the first day, 2 on the second until

you

reach 36 per day for 2 years. Avoid vinegar, pork and tomatoes.

Canker Sores

Mouth wash: Equal parts Marshmallow and Chamomile infused to be

gargled often. Also consider Balm and St. 's Wort.

Colds and Flu

At the first sign of sniffles, immediately ingest Echinacea. There

are over

200 viruses that can cause the common cold. They are shared by

coughing, sneezing and by hand. Therefore, the first treatment is

prevention! Wash hands often and well, using a good anti-bacterial

soap.

Eating garlic can help in the prevention of colds and flu. Here are a

few

other remedies:

Pour a cup of boiling water over a couple of tablespoons of fresh,

shredded Ginger Root. Makes a good hot tea that is effective against

the

most common cold viruses.

Constipation

One to three tablespoons of whole or crushed Flaxseed two or three

times

a day will help with chronic constipation. Be sure you get at least

eight

glasses of water a day to keep the bulk moving through the digestive

system.

Coughing

Slice a large onion into rings. Place in deep bowl. Cover the slices

with

organic honey. Allow to stand overnight. In the morning strain the

liquid

creating a simple cough elixir.

Dandruff

Create an herbal scalp rinse.

Add one teaspoon of Potassium Chloride (find in salt section at the

supermarket) into 6 cups of water. Heat until the Potassium Chloride

dissolves. Chop four ounces of fresh Celandine (if fresh is not

available

use a half cup of the dried herb instead).Add Celandine to the

solution.

Allow to stand for two hours. Then boil slowly for 20 minutes. Strain

out

the plant material, and simmer reducing to one and one half cups. Add

eight ounces of glycerin and continue simmering reducing the liquid

slowly

to two cups. Strain the result and bottle it. Store in cool place.

Use once

or twice a day as a hair rinse.

Depression

Persistent depression is a serious disorder and you should see your

doctor for treatment. In the meantime you might like to try a

Licorice tea.

Simply add some to any of your favorite herbal teas. Using up to

approximately 3 cups of tea a day or more or ingesting larger amounts

can

produce headache, lethargy, sodium and water retention, loss of

potassium and high blood pressure. At least eight Licorice compounds

are monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors which are compounds capable

of potent antidepressant action.

Diarrhea

Use two to three teaspoons of Agrimony (high tannin content) leaves

to

make a tea. Apple pulp is rich in pectin. Try eating applesauce. Use

cooked carrots to treat diarrhea in infants. Will soothe the

digestive tract

while providing nutrients that are lost during the attack. In all

cases, drink

plenty of water to prevent dehydration.

Earache

Taken internally, Garlic can help cure a middle ear infection. A few

drops

of Garlic oil in the ear can't hurt either. You can also try using a

teaspoon of

dried Echinacea in tea.

Fever

Two to three teaspoons of Elder flowers a day in tea will help reduce

feverish chills. Try Ginger tea or eat candied ginger or sip ginger

ale. Add

peppermint to fever-fighting teas.

Flatulence

Ever wonder why the instructions on packages of beans recommend

soaking the beans overnight? It actually has nothing to do with the

recipe,

but everything to do with an anti-gas remedy. You can also deflate

flatulence with a tea made up of Chamomile, Caraway, Dill, Fennel,

Lemon

Balm and Peppermint. Sweeten with Licorice.

Gallstones and Kidney Stones

The best way to treat these diseases is with prevention and that

begins

with drinking six to eight glasses of water each day. This keeps the

urine

too diluted to create the stones in the first place. Drink several

cups of

Stinging Nettle Tea each day to prevent and treat kidney stones. To

one

cup of boiling water, steep one teaspoon of finely chopped dried

herb.

Gout

It is purported that Celery Seed keeps uric acid below critical

levels. Try

taking two to four tablets of celery seed extract daily.

Headache

No single treatment works for all headaches. Feverfew is probably the

best known treatment. Some people try ingesting the leaves directly,

causing mouth sores. The good news is that you can also brew a tea

with

two to eight fresh leaves steeping in boiling water. Do not boil the

leaves

however, as it breaks down the effectiveness. Pregnant women SHOULD

NOT take Feverfew nor should women who are breast feeding.

Heartburn

Camomile is the best source for heartburn and stomach problems.

Licorice might be a second choice, but take care. Too much Licorice

will

produce headache, lethargy, and a potential serious loss of potassium

as

well as the possibility of high blood pressure.

Hemorrhoids

Use the following salve after each bowel movement.

One teaspoon Calendula

One teaspoon Chamomile

One teaspoon Yarrow

One teaspoon Plantain

One teaspoon St. 's Wort

Mix each herb in powdered form with enough emollient oil (almond) to

form a paste then apply.

High Blood Pressure

Try vegetable soup. Yes, vegetable soup. Add any of the following:

Celery, Garlic, Hawthorn, Kudzu, Onion, Tomato, Broccoli, Carrot,

Purslane (any anything else that contains magnesium), Saffron,

Valerian,

Fennel, Oregano, Black Pepper, Basil and Tarragon. Consume on a

regular basis. Eliminate pork, beef, and alcohol from your diet. Eat

more

plant foods and herbs and use a good vitamin regimen.

Indigestion

Create a tincture of:

A dash of , Anise, Chamomile, Coriander, Fennel, Ginger,

Rosemary and Turmeric along with two dashes of any mint herbs. Steep

these herbs overnight in the refrigerator in a mixture of alcohol and

water

(one shot of vodka per cup of spring water). Drink as a tea or mix

with

juice.

Insect Bites/Stings

Try using Citronnela Oil. Do not use without first diluting. Add

several

drops to vegetable oil and rub directly on your skin.

Insomnia

Lemon Balm is a sedative as well as a stomach soother. Try a tea made

with two to four teaspoons of dried herb per cup of boiling water.

Liver Problems

Use Milk Thistle for all types of liver troubles. Available in

capsule form at

health food stores.

Menopause

Black Cohosh is recommended for many " female complaints. " It contains

estrogenic substances that relieve menopausal symptoms, especially

hot

flashes. Native American women knew to use it for childbirth and

other

gynecological problems. Try 2 parts Chasteberry, 1 part St. 's

Wort

and 1 part Life Root. To 5ml of tincture taken three times a day.

Motion Sickness and Nausea

Raspberry leaf tea, used for morning sickness is also a good

treatment for

motion sickness. Ginger is another treatment for motion sickness.

Munch it or buy Ginger capsules at the health food store.

Osteoporosis

Few people know that high protein diets leech calcium from bone.

Reduce protein intake and try this broth:

Place leftover fish bones in a large pot. Add a few quarts of water.

Bring to

a boil. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add a couple handfuls of finely

chopped Cabbage, Dandelion Greens, Stinging Nettle greens, Parsley,

Pigweed and Purslane. Season to taste with salt, pepper and any other

seasonings you prefer. Remove fish bones before serving as

a

vegetable/herb soup or as a stock for hearty bean soup.

Pain

Use clove oil for toothache, applied directly to the painful tooth.

Red

Pepper contains capsaicin that stimulates the release of endorphins.

Use

in recipes. Willow bark contains salicin, the original aspirin. Start

with a

low dose tea. If you are allergic to aspirin, avoid this treatment.

Pneumonia

There is no substitute for your doctors recommendations, but you

might

enhance treatment with a tea comprised of Dandelion. Cook the greens

and roots. And drink the juice that remains after the green are

cooked. If

fresh Dandelion is not available, use the dried herb.

Prostate Enlargement

Make a spread of Saw Palmetto, Licorice and Pumpkin Seeds. Place a

half cup of fresh Pumpkin Seeds in a food processor. Add one Saw

Palmetto Capsule contents (without the capsule), and add a few drops

of

Licorice extract. Blend until smooth. You may add a little Brazil Nut

oil to

make it spread easier. Eat a couple of tablespoonfuls every day. Make

small batches at a time to insure freshness.

Psoriasis

Folk healers have recommended rubbing mashed Avocado on psoriasis

patches. If nothing else, it is cool and soothing.

Shingles

Try using a mixed mint tea. Use lots of Lemon Balm plus ay other

mints

you would like: Hyssop, Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Self

Heal, Spearmint or Thyme. Add a little Licorice as well. Drink it, of

course,

but also try applying it directly to the rash.

Sinusitis

Create your favorite vegetable soup. Add heaping amounts of Garlic,

Onions, Horseradish, Hot Pepper and Ginger. Enjoy the dish while

feeling

your sinuses open.

Skin Problems

In addition to Aloe, the best known herb for skin treatment, try

Evening

Primrose Oil. Apply directly to the irritation. Should be available

in your

health food store.

Sore Throat

Slipper Elm capsules will do the trick for a raging sore throat. Just

remember that it is probably a portent of a cold, flue or strep to

come.

Another treatment is a few teaspoons of crushed Euclyptus leaves per

cup

of boiling water for a soothing tea.

Sunburn

Use wet teabags to apply to sunburned areas. Aloe applied to the

affected

areas is always a good recommendation. Calendula speeds the healing

of burns. You can probably find commercial creams that contain

Calendula at your health food store.

Swelling

One of the active components in Ginger is Zingibain. One gram of

Zingibain can tenderize as much as 20 pounds of meat. The most

pleasant method of ingesting Ginger is to eat Ginger candy. Pineapple

is

also known to contribute to the reduction of swelling. Tastes good

too!

Dandelion is a potent diuretic and can remove some of the excess

fluid

that causes swelling. Youc an also purchase capsules.

Tinnitus

Hands down, Ginkgo is the best treatment for Tinnitus. The best way

to

take it as an extract which you will probably only find in a health

food store.

When shopping look for 50:1 on the label. 40mgs per day is

recommended to treat Tinnitutis.

Tonsillitis

Echinacea and Goldenseal are a good bet to treat Tonsillitis. Combine

the

two as a tea and gargle as well as ingest.

Toothache

As mentioned earlier, Clove Oil is a good treatment for toothache.

Another

is a compress of Ginger and Red Pepper. Mix the powdered spices in

enough water to form a paste. Use a small cotton ball to dip in the

paste

then apply the cotton directly to the tooth without letting it touch

the gum. If

it is too hot, rinse your mouth and try a different remedy.

Ulcers

You may find this recipe too tasty to be called a treatment!

Bananas, Pineapple, Blueberries, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves,

Ground Ginger, Honey. Cut up the bananas and pineapple and place in

a serving bowl. Add blueberries and season generously with the

Cinnamon, Cloves and Ginger and sweeten with the Honey. Or, use

above ingredients to create a anti-ulcer drink.

Vaginitis

Carefully peel a clove of Garlic so that no nicks are made in the

meat.

Wrap in clean gauze with a clean, unbleached string creating a small

tampon like packet. Insert into the vagina each night for up to six

nights. If

this treatment does not cure the infection see your physician.

Yeast Infections

Mix two to three drops of Tea Tree Oil in a tablespoon of yogurt.

Soak a

tampon in the mixture. Insert the tampon at night for up to six

nights. Care

must be taken when using any plant extracts. They are extremely

concentrated and even in small doses can cause harm.

HARMFUL EFFECTS AND THINGS TO AVOID

Herbs are good medicine. There is no doubt about that fact. However,

there are over 300,000 higher plant species. A good herbalist may

know

of one or two thousand of them. This means that even an experienced

herbalist can make mistakes. Let's take a look at some of the most

common problems.

Pregnant women should avoid barberry root bark, cascara sagrada,

feverfew, juniper berries, mugwort, pennyroyal, pokeroot, rue, senna,

southernwood, tansy, thuja and wormwood. All of those herbs can

increased a risk for miscarriage. Safe herbs during pregnancy would

be

Manna, Butternut Bark or Root, Flax Seed, Slippery Elm and Lemon

Verbena.

No matter what herb(s) you are taking, be mindful of anything

unexpected.

Stop taking whatever it is and consult an expert you can trust.

Make certain you have the correct diagnosis. Diagnosis is not easy

and

sometimes doctors make mistakes. Generally, however, a doctor is much

better equipped to diagnose. Discuss any planned herbal discipline

you

plan to undertake with your physician.

Watch for any allergic reactions. Even though you may have never had

any allergies in the past, if you are embarking on an herbal journey,

watch

carefully for any adverse reactions. If you experience difficulty in

breathing within 30 minutes of trying a new herb, food or drug, call

911

immediately! You may be having an anaphylactic reaction which is the

most severe form of allergic reaction. This condition can quickly

become

fatal unless treated promptly. This reaction is rare, but you need to

be

careful and be aware.

Watch for any interactions. Medicines often interact negatively with

one

another. So do herbs. Always be careful when taking more than one

drug

or herb or a combination of both. If you suspect an interaction

consult your

physician or pharmacist.

One interaction that you should be aware of is Antidepressants known

as

monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. They interact badly with wine,

cheese and many other foods. St. 's Wort is also an MAO inhibitor

so

the same food restrictions apply. If you plan on using St. 's

Wort,

discuss it with your physician or pharmacist.

Lastly, make certain that both your physician AND your herbalist are

fully

aware of all medications and/or herbal treatments you are using.

QUICK FACTS AND TIPS

Hemorrhoids:

Cayenne will stimulate circulation. Nettles and Irish Moss increase

blood

circulation. A potato suppository (raw potato) inserted overnight

brings

healing to hemorrhoids. Slippery Elm or Flax Seed will do the same.

Diarrhea:

Barley or rice water stop diarrhea. Boil one cup of rice or barley in

8 cups

of water for on hour. Celery juice, coconut milk or lime juice can be

added

to cool colon. Blackberry root, Bush Monkey Flower or White Oak are

antiseptic herbs.

Pain:

3 parts Confrey, 1 part Lobelia and 1 part Cayenne.

Garlic:

Externally for skin disorders such as ringworm, scabies, and lice.

Make

a strong tea 3 times a day for 2 weeks to ingest.

Syrup of Garlic for catarrh, asthma, tuberculosis, regulating blood

pressure, heart weakness and internal ulceration.

To cover odor or taste of Garlic, use Oil of Anise, Caraway, Fennel

Cinnamon or Peppermint.

Golden Seal:

Removes B Vitamins from the body.

Stress:

1 ounce Bayberry Bark, 2 ounces Ginger, 1 ounce White Pine, 1 dram

Clover, 1 dram of Cayenne. Mix all together under stress. Put one

teaspoon in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes.

Antispasmodic Tincture:

1 ounce Lobelia Seed, 1 ounce Skullcap, 1 ounce Skunk Cabbage Root, 1

ounce Black Cohosh, ½ ounce Cayenne.

Ad above to one pint of boiling water for ½ hour. Add 1 pint of Apple

Cider

Vinegar and bottle for use. Dose: 8 to 15 drops in cup of hot water

every

hour. For shock, cramps, epilepsy, hysteria, lock jaw, poisonous

bites and

stings.

Homemade Toothpaste:

1 pinch powdered Sage

1 ounce powdered Myrrh

1 pound powdered Arrow Root

20 drops Oil of Clover

12 drops Oil of Bergamot

½ ounce powdered chalk

3 ounces powdered Oris Root

4 teaspoons tincture of Vanilla

15 drops Oil of Rose Geranium

Add honey to get desired consistency

Nerve Tonic:

1 part Black Cohos Root

1 part Cayenne

1 part Hops

1 part Ladys Slipper Root

Powder and mix. Place in gelatin capsules. Take two capsules three

times

a day.

First Aid Kit:

Charcoal for external drawing of poisons

Oil of Garlic

Antispasmodic tincture

Peppermint Oil for nausea

Sweating Herbs ½ Elder Flower and ½ Peppermint

Liniment:

2 ounces powdered Myrrh

1 ounce powdered Golden Seal

½ ounce Cayenne

1 quart Apple Cider Vinegar

Mix together, shake each day for seven days then strain and bottle.

Gout:

Eat a minimum of four ounces of fresh Bing Cherries each day. If

fresh

cherries are not in season drink bottled or buy concentrate and have

on

tablespoon three times a day.

Hangover:

Rub a wedge of lemon in each armpit.

Migraine Headache:

At the first sign, dip a toothpick in Cayenne Pepper and sniff in

each nostril.