Identifying specific herbs and their uses
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.
Angelica
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 Melissa. 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 itís 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 itís 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 ìThe Secret
of Perpetual Youth.î 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.
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 ìuniversalî 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.
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.
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