..
|
The Healing Properties of Herbs
|
..
 |
There are
many ways to use herbs for healing. Infusions can be used as a tea,
or applied as a compress. An infusion can also be made into a "bathbag",
which is similar to a giant teabag, that you fill with herbs, and pop into
the bath with you. (a similar effect can be achieved by tying the
bag over the shower nozzle and allowing the water to run through it).
Herbs can be made into poultices, tinctures, ointments, herbal bags to
wear and assorted other uses.
It is always
best to visit a doctor and have them diagnose the problem first however,
as they have the medical training to be able to diagnose problems which
many of us "laymen" do not. It is important to remember that some
herbs are poisonous, and cannot be ingested. These herbs may have
excellent healing properties when used as a poultice, but can be nasty
(and sometimes fatal) if made into a tea. If you are not sure, please
consult a herbalist or naturopath.
The safest
way to prepare herbal teas is to purchase the ready made teas from a heath
food shop. They usually have the dosage and method for preparation
written on the box, which is safer than guessing for yourself. Another
thing to consider is those herbal teas are produced under sterile conditions,
as they are to be consumed, many herbs you see in "new age" shops are not
made for consumption (may not have been handled with gloves, not weighed
in sterile scales etc)
|
.
This is
a guide to the therapeutic qualities attributed to herbs. It is intended
for study purposes only, and is not a guide on self medication or healing.
Please consult a doctor if you have a medical condition.
The Author
is not responsible or any injury or harm suffered as a result of the use
of any of this information.
Introduction
| Methods of use | Safety warmings
| Contraindications | Herbal
list | "Old Fashioned" remedies
Herbal
remedies usually take longer to take effect than "Normal" medicine, but
it produces little to no side effects and will mend your body in a more
harmonious way. I am sure you've heard of Women who have taken antibiotics
for something only to end up with thrush or a stomach upset because
the drug didn't just kill off the nasty bacteria, it killed off ALL the
bacteria, including the Good bacteria we need in our body.
To start off
with, I'd like to remind everyone that some herbs can be dangerous even
fatal if not prepared the right way. The herbs and herbal preparations
listed in these posts have come from books, e-mails from other mailing
lists, and "old wives tale" type herbal remedies that I have heard over
the years. I have listed the books I have used as reference books
at the bottom of this.
I think it
is safest to buy already prepared teas, or packaged herbs if you aren't
familiar with herbs yourself. Unless you know what you are doing,
it isn't advisable to pick a plant from the park across the road and make
a tea from it. Be careful where you buy herbs from. Don't buy
herbs you plan to ingest from a "new age" type shop, unless you can be
sure they have been treated properly while packaging. As many new
age shops (myself included) actually tell people not to ingest their herbs,
because the scales they use aren't sterile, or the packaging they use isn't
sterile. Teas you buy already packaged from a company (Even if it
is loose herb, not tea bags) are usually (well they should be) packaged
under strict health regulations, and can therefore be reasonably expected
to be clean and safe to ingest.
I'd also like
to mention that while I believe natural medicine is the way to go, please
do not throw away your "normal" medicines and use herbal treatments when
you are taking serious medication. It is always best to seek professional
medical advice, even if you then ignore the drugs they give you and treat
yourself with the herbal remedies.. but at least you'll have their diagnosis...
that's why doctors go to school for many years!
How To Use Herbs
There
are many different ways to get these healing herbs into our bodies.. Some
methods work better than others for particular ailments, and some herbs
cannot be used in some ways. I'll explain the main methods for use:
Infusion
Infusions
are basically a herbal tea. You let the herb steep in hot or cold
water for a while, then either reheat and drink, or drink it cool.
You can use infusions in a bath, as a wash and for many other uses.
Method
#1
- Hot - Infuse
1 heaped teaspoon of dry herbs with one cup of boiling water. Steep
for approx. 3-5 mins, and strain.
- Cold - put
1 heaped teaspoon of dry herbs in 1 cup of cold water and soak for 8-10
hours, strain and slightly warm before drinking.
Method #2 -
(Chinese method) If you are using oyster shell, dragon bone or other minerals
you have to add them to 6 cups of boiling water, simmer for 30 mins.
If you have no minerals, or after the minerals have simmered for 30 mins,
add your heavy roots and bark and simmer for another 20-30 mins. Then add
any lighter twigs, fruits and leaves, simmer for another 10-15 mins.
Finally remove from the heat and add any leaves and flowers, cover and
steep for 10-20 mins. Strain, it's ready to drink.
Method #3 -
Steep 2 teaspoons of dry herbal mixture in 2 cups of boiling water for
10-15 mins.
Method #4 -
Steep ½ oz - 1oz dried herbal mixture to 1 pint (600ml) of
water for 10-20 mins, then strain and drink.
Decoction
A Decoction
is used when a plant is not soluble in hot or cold water but will be released
by simmering. This is used for roots, heavy wooden plants. Make sure
you don't use an aluminium saucepan, as the metal will leech into the tea.
Glass or ceramic is best.
Method
#1 - Use 1teaspoon dried plant matter to 1 cup of water. Simmer for 5-20
mins. 5 minutes for shredded plant, and 20 mins for larger pieces.
Strain while hot. Drink.
Method #2 -
Use a handful of fresh herb, or 1 teaspoon of dried herb, simmer for 30
mins in 1cup of water.
Method # 3
- Take 30g (1oz) dried herbal mixture and 500ml (16floz) cold water in
a pan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 mins.
Compress
Also called
Fomentation. This is used when the herbs are too strong to ingest,
as the skin allows a smaller amount of the herb to be absorbed slowly by
the body.
Method
- Make a herbal infusion/decoction and soak a face cloth, or cotton cloth
in this. Squeeze out excess liquid, and apply to the effected area.
Capsules
Capsules are
used when the plant is unpalatable to take as a tea, or for herbs which
require small doses. You can purchase empty capsules from most health
food shops.
Method
- Capsules come in 3 sizes, "0", "00", "000" being small, medium (normal)
and large. A medium capsule will hold approx ½ teaspoon of
herb. Fill the capsule with powdered herb. 1 capsule is equivalent
to 1 cup of herbal tea.
Bolus
A bolus is
a suppository made from adding powdered herbs to cocoa butter to form a
thick paste, which is then refrigerated. Once the bolus is hardened,
bring it to room temperature, and it is ready to use. The cocoa butter
will melt with the body heat releasing the herbs. You might like
to wear old underwear to prevent staining as the bolus melts.
Extracts
These are
made to treat ailments such as strained muscles, arthritis or inflammation.
It is similar to a tincture, but may be made using oil, vinegar or alcohol.
Method
- Place 4oz of dried herbs of 8oz of fresh herb into a jar. Add 1
pint of Vinegar, alcohol or Vegetable oil. Shake the jar twice a
day for 4 days for powdered herb, or 15 days for hole/chopped/sliced
etc. herbs. Vitamin E or wheatgerm oil can be added to oil based extracts
to help
preserve them.
Ointments
Ointments
are used when the active principles of the herb are needed for longer periods
of time, such as muscular aches.
Method
#1 - Take 1 - 2 heaped tablespoons of herb and bring to the boil in vaseline,
stir then strain. Use cold.
Method #2 -
Melt ¼ cup each of beeswax and vegetable oil in a double boiler
until the wax is molten. Add a tablespoon of herbal extract (in an
oil base), herbal infused oil or essential oils. If you wish to use
herbs, use 1 tablespoon of dried herb, and strain through a heated metal
strainer.
Oils
Oils are used
when ointments or compresses are not practical. Always store your
oils in amber glass bottles to prevent sunlight from reacting with the
oils.
Method
- Take 2 oz plant matter to 1 pint of oil. Leave this to stand for
4 days. If you want this process to happen quickly, you can heat
the oil in a saucepan for 1 hour. A small amount of Vitamin E or
Wheatgerm oil can be added to help preserve the oil.
Poultice
A poultice
is made from warm mashed herbs, which are applied directly to the skin.
Used for inflammation, bites, boils, abscesses etc. You should apply
oil to the area before applying the poultice.
Method
#1 - Add hot water, apple cider vinegar, herbal tea, liniment or tincture
to the desired herbs, and mash them into a paste.
Method #2 -
In a saucepan bring water to the boil, suspend a sieve over the pan, and
place into the sieve the fresh or dried herbs you will be using. Steam,
these for a few minutes. Spread the softened herbs onto a cloth and
apply to the affected area. Cover the compress with a bandage and
leave for 2 hours.
Salve
A salve is
similar to an ointment
Method
- Take dried or fresh herbs and cover with water. Bring to the boil
and then simmer for 30 mins. Strain and add to an equal amount of
vegetable oil. Simmer until the remaining water has evaporated from
the oil. Add enough beeswax to give the salve a thick consistency
(Remembering that it hardens as it cools) and pour into a jar.
Syrup
Syrups are
used for coughs, congestion, sore throats etc.
Method
#1 - Take 2 oz herb and boil in 1 quart of water until it has reduced to
about 1 pint. While still warm ass 2 oz of honey and/or glycerine..
Method #2 -
Take 600ml (1 pint) boiling water and 900g (2 lb) of sugar. Bring this
to the boil. Take off the heat, stir in tincture (3 parts syrup to
1 part tincture)
Tincture
Tinctures
are similar to extracts but are made using alcohol, allowing it to keep
for longer periods of time. People with weak digestion may have trouble
with tinctures.
Method
#1 - Combine 4oz of powdered or chopped herb with 1 pint of alcohol (Vodka,
brandy, Gin, Rum etc.) Shake daily for 2 weeks, strain and bottle.
Method #2 -
Take a jar and place the dried herbal mixture into the bottom. Add alcohol
to cover the herbs plus 1 inch. Leave sit for 2 weeks, strain.
Herbal Bath
A herbal bath
is goof for fevers and stress related conditions. A foot bath can
be made for soaking tired sore feet, or for food conditions such a tinea,
athletes foot and corns.
Method - Steep
200g of dried herb in cold water for 12 hours. Heat the infusion
and then add it to your bath water. For a foot bath, steep 50g of
herb with the method above, and add to a bucket of water.
Inhalation
Place 50g
of dried herb in a bowl or in the sink. Pour a litre of boiling water
over the herbs. Cover your head with a towel and hang your head over
the bowl/sink to inhale the steam.
Eardrops
Slice garlic
and place in a small amount of olive oil. Add a few lavender flowers.
Leave sit for 2 hours then strain. Warm 1 tsp of oil by placing it
over a cup of hot water. Put few drops into the ear and plug with
cotton wool.
ok
here comes the warning bit for herbal medicine...
You should
never self diagnose or self prescribe....Doctors go to school for many
years to learn how to do that properly (Well, most do), and there are mistakes
that can be made... However, I realise that you will anyway, I just thought
I'd tell you not to... :) Please remember the following points though:
-
Herbal healing
does *NOT* work on the theory that if a bit is good, lots must be better.
In fact, they usually work in reverse. If a bit of a herb helps flatulence
for example, a lot of the herb could cause flatulence.
-
Some herbs should
be used in moderation, as large amounts can become poisonous or have side
effects. These herbs are best used in small amounts over short periods
of time.
-
Some herbs are
poisonous if taken internally, and should be used externally only.
-
Some herbs have
"Contraindications" - Basically these are times when it is advisable
not to use the herb. The usual Contraindications are Pregnancy, High
or Low Blood pressure, Epilepsy, Kidney Problems and Heart problems.
These contraindications depend on the particular herb, for example Juniper
is contraindicated for people with Kidney problems, Rosemary is contraindicated
for people with Heart conditions, High Blood pressure, Epilepsy and pregnancy.
(I am still working on finding a good list of these)
-
Some herbs should
not be used if you are currently on medication ("drugs" or homoeopathic
medicine)
-
Buying herbal
teas from a healthfood shop is probably the best way to go, as they usually
have the dosages on the box, and any safety data you need. Remember too
though, that you don't have to ingest the herb for it to work.. and that
many ailments are better treated with a poultice or other method, rather
than ingesting them.
-
It helps to know
about the herb before you are going to use it.. It's side effects,
what it is also used for and how it works. Then you can begin to
understand the powers of the herb, and why it should or shouldn't be used.
For example, Rosemary.. Rosemary is a stimulating herb, which is why it
is good for memory, but bad if you have high blood pressure. It is
also an emmenagogue (A drug or agent that induces or hastens menstrual
flow) which is good if you have late periods due to stress or other factors,
but bad for pregnancy (as it could cause miscarriage).
To find
information about the individual herbs online, search using google,
or some other search engine for the herb you are after... or try searching
for "Herbal healing". A useful site might be the culpepper's herbal
book online: http://www.bibliomania.com/2/1/66/113/frameset.html
Contraindications
This isn't
a complete list - So I urge you to be very cautious with herbs. This is
a list of the contraindications I know about. Some have come from
an Aromatherapy book. so I am not sure if they apply to herbs, but it is
better to be safe than sorry.
There is an
enormous list of contraindications here:
http://www.pagansonline.com/pagansonline/herbmedcontra1.htm
Pregnancy -
Feverfew, Rosemary, Horsetail, Bay, Motherwort, Mugwort, Myrrh, Parsley,
Pennyroyal, Sage, Goldenseal, Aloes, Autumn crocus, Barberry, Juniper,
Male fern, Mandrake, Poke root, Rhubarb, Rue, Southernwood, Thuja, Wormwood,
blue cohosh (Except final month), Angelica, Star Anise, Basil, celery,
cinnamon leaf, Citronella, clary sage, Clove Cypress, Cumin, Fennel, Hyssop,
jasmine, Labdanum, Lovage, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Rose, Snakeroot,
Tarragon, Thyme, Uva Ursi, Periwinkle, Mistletoe, Burdock, Dogbane, Wild
Indigo,
Heart conditions
- Hawthorn (Which I have also seen as good for heart ailments...), Hyssop,
Mint, Ma Huang, Licorice, Horsetail, Horse Chestnut, Guarana, Ginseng,
Yohimbe, Ashwagandha, Buckthorn, Cascara Sagrada, Lobelia, Wormwood
High Blood
Pressure - Black Pepper, Hyssop, Lemon, lemongrass, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sage,
Thyme,
Low Blood Pressure
- Chamomile, Lemonbalm, Lavender, Marjoram, Ylang Ylang
Depression
- Hops, Valerian (If used for long periods of time)
Diabetes -
Angelica (it increases the sugar in blood), (Juniper and Elecampane both
contain insulin - so these might be contraindicated too), Chromium, Chromium
Picolinate, Licorice, Gymne Sylvestre, Fenugreek, Ginseng,
Use Sparingly
- Goldenseal, Echinacea, Horseradish, Wormwood, Horehound (It has a laxative
effect), Burdock.
Not for internal
use - Witchhazel, Thuja, Arnica
Ulcers - Horseradish
Not to be taken
with meals - Rue
Kidney disease/complaints
-Goldenrod, Horsetail, Juniper Berries, Uva Ursi, Yohimbe, Periwinkle
Homoeopathy
(These react with some treatments) - Black pepper, Camphor, Eucalyptus,
Peppermint
Avoid use with
alcohol - Aniseed, Clary Sage, Fennel, Valerian, St. John's Wort, Kava
Kava, Hop Flowers
Epilepsy -
fennel, Hyssop, Sage, Rosemary, Evening Primrose, Milk Thistle, Wormwood,
Horse Chestnut, Periwinkle, Lobelia, Ma Huang,
Not on broken
skin - Arnica
A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M|N|P|R|S|T|U|V|W
A
Abrasions
Yarrow, Aloe
Vera, Jojoba, Myrrh, Oak bark.
Abscesses
Black walnut,
Fenugreek, St John's wort, Violet.
Acidity - Neutralise
Slippery elm
(Stomach), Spikenard (Uric), Wormwood (Stomach), Fennel (Stomach), Garlic
and Onion (Skin after bites), Licorice (Stomach).
Acne
Burdock, Cleavers,
Dandelion, Echinacea, Red Clover, Yellow Dock, Chickweed, Elderflower,
Marigold, Goldenseal, Marshmallow, Sarsaparilla, Clove, Chamomile, Sage,
Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Peppermint, Rosemary, Aloe
Vera, Black Walnut, Burdock, Jojoba, Myrrh, Sassafras, Senna, Violet, Birch,
Horsetail, Stinging nettle, Blackberry (Blackheads).
Adrenal Glands Stimulant
Slippery elm.
Age Spots
Licorice,
Ginseng, Dandelion, Sarsaparilla.
Ague
Blue Cohosh,
Blue Vervain, Capsicum, Juniper, Yarrow.
Alcoholism
Scullcap,
Valerian.
Allergies
Alfalfa, Chamomile,
Burdock, Comfrey, Evening Primrose, Garlic, Lobelia, Licorice, Nettle.
Anaesthetic
Caraway (skin).
Anaemia
Yellow dock,
apple, Pineapple, Comfrey, Alfalfa, Spearmint, Peppermint, Parsley, Kelp,
Dandelion, Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, Blackberry, Chicory, Garlic, Angelica,
Gentian, Ginseng, Calendula, Nettle, Rhubarb, Thyme, Horsetail.
Angina
Angelica,
Evening Primrose, Hawthorn.
Antibacterial
Goldenseal,
Garlic, Onion, Aloe Vera, Basil, Blue Cohosh, Clove, Couch grass, Echinacea,
Horseradish, Lemonbalm, Birch, Licorice, Plantain.
Antioxidant
Grapeseed.
Antiseptic (for infection)
Garlic, Myrrh,
Hops, Onion, Potato, Black walnut, Cabbage leaves, Carrot, Clove, Cyani
flowers, False unicorn, Thyme, Eucalyptus, Fenugreek, Echinacea, Elecampane,
Goldenseal, Comfrey, Mallow, Lemon, Queen of the meadow, Aloe Vera, Barberry,
Bistort, Capsicum, Caraway, Eyebright, Hawthorn, Juniper, Marshmallow,
Oakstraw, Plantain, Rosehip, Oak bark, Willow, Rosemary, Yarrow, Basil,
Horsetail, Hyssop, Sage.
Antispasmodic
Lobelia, Chamomile,
Mugwort, Red clover, Basil, Blue cohosh, Passionflower, Rosemary, Licorice.
Anorexia
Fenugreek.
Appendicitis
Alfalfa, Buckthorn,
Slippery elm, Agrimony.
Appetite stimulant
Goldenseal,
Hops, Alfalfa, Angelica, Anise, Caraway, Chamomile, Gentian, Hops, Horseradish,
Mustard, Peppermint, Red clover, Ginseng, Sage, Thyme, Wormwood, Yarrow,
Dandelion, Fennel.
Appetite suppressant
Fennel, Burdock,
Sassafras.
Arteriosclerosis
Chicory, Cornsilk,
Ginseng, Hawthorn, Kelp (Cleans arteries), Licorice, Mistletoe, Rosehips,
Rue, Shepherds purse, Horsetail, Dandelion (Strengthens).
Arthritis/Rheumatism
Capsicum,
Yucca, Yellow dock, Licorice, Celery seed, Burdock, Meadowsweet, Yarrow,
Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Passionflower, Valerian, Nettle, Hawthorn, Prickly
ash, Peppermint, St John's Wort, Lavender, Green Cabbage leaves, Comfrey,
Chamomile, Poke root, Wintergreen, Clove, Fennel, Juniper, Basil, Blackberry,
Blessed thistle, Buckthorn, Chicory, Couch grass, Evening primrose, Garlic,
Horseradish, Hyssop, Lobelia, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mustard, Oakstraw, Red
clover, Saffron, Wild Yam, Ginger, Bedstraw, feverfew, Goldenrod.
Asthma
Elecampane,
Eucalyptus, Clove, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Peppermint, Spearmint,
Rosemary, Sage, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Burdock, Chamomile, Coltsfoot,
Comfrey, Crampbark, Evening Primrose, Garlic, Horehound, Horseradish, Hyssop,
Kelp, Lobelia, Mandrake, Marshmallow, Mistletoe, Mullein, Myrrh, Nettle,
Passionflower, Slippery elm, Spikenard, Thyme, Violet, Wild Yam, Elderberry,
Feverfew, Plantain (Bronchial).
Astringent
Uva Ursi,
Vervain, Agrimony, Bistort, Blackberry, Lemongrass, Nettle, Rhubarb, Betony,
Oak bark, Yellow dock, Horsetail, Shepherds purse, Willow.
Athletes foot
Jojoba, Red
Clover.
B
Bedsores
Myrrh.
Bed wetting
Buchu, Cornsilk,
Marjoram, Mistletoe, Oakmoss, Plantain, St John’s wort, Mullein, Goldenrod,
Horsetail.
Biliousness
Senna.
Boils
Clay, Hops,
Onion, Slippery elm, Echinacea, Mallow, Blackberry, Burdock, Chicory, Comfrey,
Eucalyptus, Fenugreek, Lemongrass, Marshmallow, Oakstraw, Red clover, Safflower,
St John’s wort, Sassafras, Violet, Wild Yam.
Bites and Stings
Insect Bites and Stings
Slippery Elm,
Plantain, Honey, Comfrey, Chamomile, St John’s Wort, Basil, Cinnamon, Lavender,
Lemon, Aloe Vera, Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Juniper, Lemongrass, Plantain,
Rosehips, Rosemary, Rue, St Johns wort, Scullcap, Oak bark, Witchhazel,
Calendula, Onion, Nettle, basil, Eucalyptus.
Snakebite
Juniper, Mustard,
Plantain, Rue, Sage, Oak bark.
Bleeding
Bleeding
Capsicum,
Plantain, Marigold, Shepherds purse, Comfrey, Bayberry, Bistort, Blackberry,
Buckthorn, Juniper, Marshmallow (Urinary), Mullein (Bowel/Lung), Nettle,
St John’s Wort, Oak Bark, Willow, Yarrow, Yellow dock (Bowel/Lung), Lemon
juice, Calendula, Moss, Lady’s mantle,
Internal Bleeding
Angelica,
Ginseng, Goldenseal, Horsetail
Blisters
Dandelion
(Fresh juice), fresh Orange peel,
Bloating
Wild yam,
Peppermint, Ginger, Cinnamon, Fennel, Lemonbalm, Chamomile.
Blood/Blood Vessels
Balance/Equalise Blood Pressure
Capsicum,
Ginseng, Scullcap, Shepherds purse, Hawthorn, Mistletoe.
Blood Cleansing
Alfalfa, Barberry,
Bayberry, Birch, Black Cohosh, Burdock, Capsicum, Chicory, Comfrey, Couch
grass, Dandelion, Angelica, Echinacea, Eyebright, Fenugreek, Ginseng, Hops,
Licorice, Lobelia, Marshmallow, Mistletoe, Mustard, Nettle, Plantain, Red
Clover, Rhubarb, Rosehip, Sage, St John’s Wort, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras,
Spikenard, Yarrow, Yellow dock, Yucca, Agrimony, Bedstraw.
Blood Congestion
Red
Clover, Rue, Alfalfa
Blood Clots
Angelica.
Broken Capillaries
Thyme
Haemorrhage
Lady’s mantle,
Witchhazel, Alfalfa, Bayberry, Bistort, Capsicum, Comfrey, Angelica, Ginseng,
Goldenseal, Mistletoe, Mullein, Plantain, St John’s Wort, Shepherds purse,
Oak bark, Yarrow (lungs), Goldenrod, Nettle.
Haemorrhoids
Mullein oil,
catnip, oak bark, ginger, yarrow, Licorice, Catnip, Witchhazel, Agrimony,
Aloe Vera, Bistort, Black Walnut, Buckthorn, Cascara sagrada, Comfrey,
Eucalyptus, Juniper, Calendula, Mullein, Myrrh, nettle, Plantain, Red Raspberry,
Slippery elm, Spikenard, oakbark, Vervain, Chamomile, Horsetail.
High Blood pressure
Hawthorn berry,
Alfalfa, Barberry, Black cohosh, Blue cohosh, Capsicum, Cascara sagrada,
Cornsilk, Dandelion, Evening primrose, Garlic, Kelp, lemongrass, Mistletoe,
Nettle, Passionflower, Rue, Scullcap, Valerian.
Low Blood pressure
Hawthorn
berry, Nettle, Clove, Ginger
Oxygenate Blood
Peppermint.
Poor Circulation
Hawthorn,
Myrrh, Cinnamon, Lemon, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Sage, Capsicum, Clove,
Dandelion, Angelica, Gentian, Ginger, Horseradish, Licorice, Lobelia, Marigold,
Mistletoe, Nettle, Rosehip, Rue, Wormwood.
Strengthen Blood
Gentian
Varicose veins
Oak
bark, Rue, Witchhazel, Black Walnut, Capsicum, Irish Moss, Calendula,
Body Odour
Fenugreek.
Bowel Problems
Bowel Problems
Bistort,
Blue vervain, Buckthorn, Cascara sagrada, Evening Primrose, Ginger, Mandrake,
Mullein, Peppermint, Red Raspberry, Rhubarb, Shepherds purse, Slippery
elm, Thyme, Mallow (Inflamed).
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Slippery elm,
Wild yam, Chamomile, Peppermint, Agrimony, Marshmallow, Goldenseal, Lime
blossom, Scullcap, Hops, Valerian.
Strengthen Bowels
Chamomile,
Alfalfa.
Brain Nourishing
Angelica.
Breast Problems
Marshmallow,
St John’s Wort.
Breathing difficulties
Violet, Meadowsweet.
Broken bones/Fractures
Comfrey, Oakstraw
(Brittle bones).
Bronchitis
Comfrey, Mullein,
Lobelia, Irish moss, Elecampane, Licorice, Boneset, Capsicum, Catnip, Chamomile,
Coltsfoot, Couch grass, Damiana, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Flaxseed, Ginger,
Hops, Horehound, Horseradish, Hyssop, Lobelia, Marshmallow, Mustard, Myrrh,
Nettle, Pennyroyal, Plantain, red Clover, Red Raspberry, Saffron, St John’s
wort, Sassafras, Slippery Elm, Thyme, Violet, Wild Yam, Yarrow, Yellowdock,
Anise, Elder flower, Fenugreek, Mallow, Plantain, Angelica, Black cohosh,
Blue vervain, Burdock..
Bruises
Yarrow, Thyme,
Comfrey, Goldenseal, Mullein, St John’s wort, Shepherds purse, Witchhazel,
Arnica, Clove, fennel, Marjoram, Lavender, Rosemary, Capsicum, Angelica,
Gentian, Hops, Hyssop, Marigold, Marshmallow, Rosehip, Rue, St John’s wort,
Burdock, Cowslip.
Burns/Scalds
Burns
Comfrey, Aloe
Vera, Wheatgerm oil, Honey, Marshmallow, Potato, Vitamin C, Chamomile,
Lavender, Capsicum, Eucalyptus, Plantain, Red clover, Slippery elm, Witchhazel,
Yarrow, Calendula, Elderflower.
Radiation burns
Aloe
Vera
Scalds
Aloe
Vera, Plantain, Witchhazel, Calendula.
Sunburn
Aloe
Vera, Capsicum, Lavender.
Bursitis
Comfrey, Alfalfa,
Oakstraw, Yucca.
C
Calcium buildup (Removes)
Burdock.
Calluses
Wintergreen
Cancer and Cancer-like illness
Cancer
Alfalfa,
Blessed thistle, Burdock, Comfrey, Echinacea, Eucalyptus, Evening primrose,
Garlic (Prevent), Goldenseal, Irish
moss, Mandrake,
Parsley, Red clover, Rosehips, Slippery elm, Violet, Yarrow, Yellow
dock.
Cancer-like illness
Calendula
Cancerous sores
Bayberry,
Potato, Violet.
Leukemia
Echinacea,
Yellow dock.
Tumours
Slippery
elm, Violet, Witchhazel, Yellow dock, Capsicum, Chamomile, Angelica (Blood),
Horseradish, Irish moss, Mistletoe,
Mullein, Red
Clover, St John’s wort.
Canker sores
Red Raspberry,
Bistort, Burdock.
Carbuncle
Echinacea,
Eucalyptus, Fenugreek.
Catarrh
Goldenseal,
Elder flower, Peppermint, Elecampane, Anise, Bayberry, Bistort, Eyebright,
Blue vervain, Boneset, Cascara Sagrada, Celery, Chamomile, Clove (Bronchial),
Coltsfoot, Couch grass (Bladder), Eucalyptus, Fenugreek (Bronchial), Flaxseed,
Garlic, Horehound, Horseradish, Hyssop, Juniper (Catarrhal inflammation),
Lobelia, Calendula, Marshmallow, Myrrh, Nettle, Pennyroyal, Sarsaparilla,
Shepherds purse (Urinary), Thyme, Violet (sinus), Wild Yam (Stomach), Yarrow,
Aniseed.
Chapped Skin
Jojoba.
Chicken Pox
Red Raspberry,
Catnip, Peppermint, Goldenseal, St John’s Wort, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Chamomile,
Lemongrass, Safflower, Yarrow.
Childhood Diseases
Lobelia, Chamomile,
Ginger, Red Clover, Scullcap.
Chills
Capsicum,
Coltsfoot, Angelica, Peppermint, Spearmint, Willow.
Cholera
Blackberry,
Bistort, Birch, Bayberry, Black cohosh, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Red Raspberry,
Wild yam.
Cholesterol reducing
Alfalfa,
Cornsilk, Evening Primrose, Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginseng, Safflower, Saffron,
Yucca, Birch, Dandelion, Licorice.
Chorea (St Vitus Dance)
Mistletoe,
Scullcap.
Cleansing
Clearing Obstructions
Lobelia,
Red Clover, Barberry, Dandelion
Cleansing/Disinfecting
Myrrh,
Bayberry, Peppermint, Dandelion, Burdock, Red Clover, Echinacea, Goldenseal,
Red Clover, Alfalfa, Black Cohosh,
Black Walnut,
Echinacea, Ginger, Rue, Goldenrod.
Colds and Flu
Spearmint,
Valerian, Violet, Yarrow, Feverfew, Mallow, Lemonbalm, Meadowsweet, Chamomile,
Honey, Ginger, Peppermint, Elderflower, Boneset, Fenugreek, Aniseed, Basil,
Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Orange, Rosemary,
Sage, Angelica, Anise, Bayberry, Blue Vervain, Caraway, Catnip, Coltsfoot,
Comfrey, Evening Primrose, Eyebright, Flaxseed, Horehound, Lemongrass,
Licorice, Lobelia, Mullein, Pennyroyal, Sarsaparilla, Red clover, Red raspberry,
Rosehip, Borage.
Colic
Catnip, Fennel,
Peppermint, Lobelia, Angelica, Anise, Blue Cohosh, Caraway, Chamomile,
Cramp bark, Elecampane, Ginger, Juniper, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Pennyroyal,
Red Raspberry, Rue, Sassafras, Senna, Spearmint, Thyme, Wild Yam (Bilious),
Daisy, Feverfew, Wild Marjoram, Rosemary, Lemonbalm.
Colitis
Clove (Mucous),
Comfrey, Ginger, Kelp, rhubarb, Slippery elm, Agrimony.
Congestion
Lobelia, Ginger,
Fenugreek, Elecampane, Horsetail, Licorice, Anise, Catnip, Black cohosh,
Blue Vervain, Capsicum, Chicory, Eyebright, Fennel, Garlic, Horehound,
Horseradish, Hyssop, Marshmallow, Sage, St John’s wort, Spikenard, Thyme,
Valerian, Violet, Oak Bark.
Constipation
Raw veggies,
Yoghurt, Bran, Psyllium, Mullein, Licorice, Elderflower, Linseeds, Dandelion,
Ginger, Yellow dock, Burdock, Senna, Aloe Vera, Barberry, Basil, Blessed
thistle, Buckthorn, Cascara sagrada, Chamomile, Couch grass, Cramp bark,
Angelica, Flaxseed, Goldenseal, Kelp, Lobelia, Mandrake, Marshmallow, oakstraw,
Peppermint, Red Raspberry, Rhubarb, Shepherds purse, Slippery elm, Wormwood.
Consumption
Elecampane.
Convalescence
Fenugreek.
Convulsions
Anise, Black
Cohosh, Blue cohosh, Blue vervain, Catnip, Crampbark, Elecampane, Fennel,
Juniper, Lobelia, Marjoram, Mistletoe, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Peppermint,
Rosemary, Rue, Scullcap, Valerian, Cowslip.
Corns
Dandelion
(fresh juice), Willow, Wintergreen, The pulpy inner houseleek leaves,
Cough
Onion, Licorice,
sage, Coltsfoot, Wild Cherry, Ginger, Hyssop, Elecampane, Goldenseal, Red
clover, Angelica, Anise, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, cascara sagrada, Catnip,
Chamomile, Eyebright, Fennel, Horehound, Horseradish, Juniper, Licorice,
Marjoram, Myrrh, Pennyroyal, Plantain, Rue, Saffron, Slippery elm, Spikenard,
Valerian, Groundsel, Mallow, Cowslip.
Cradle cap
Vitamin E
or almond oil rubbed into scalp.
Cramps
Spearmint,
Yarrow, Basil, Wild marjoram, Cowslip, Sage, Alfalfa, Black cohosh, Blessed
thistle, Blue cohosh, Catnip, Comfrey, Cramp bark, Dandelion, Angelica,
Elecampane, Chamomile, Gentian, Juniper, Lemongrass, Lobelia, Mullein,
Pennyroyal, Rosehips, Rue, St John’s Wort.
Croup
Peppermint,
Catnip, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Cascara sagrada, Eucalyptus, Horehound,
Lobelia, Mullein, Rue, Slippery elm.
Cuts/Sores/Wounds
Comfrey, Plantain,
Yarrow, Thyme, Chamomile, Clove, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Sage, Catnip, Agrimony,
Aloe Vera, Angelica, Bistort, Blackberry, Black walnut, Blue vervain, Burdock,
Capsicum, Chicory, Echinacea, Eucalyptus, Fenugreek, Horehound, Horseradish,
Hyssop, Juniper, Lobelia, Calendula, Marshmallow, Mullein, Myrrh, Oakstraw,
Red Clover, Rosemary, Sage, St John’s wort, Sarsaparilla, Slippery elm,
Violet, oak bark, Willow, Witchhazel, Yarrow (helps blood clotting), Honey,
Lemonbalm, Pumpkin seeds (mashed), Horsetail.
Cystitis
Buchu, Cornsilk,
Couchgrass, Marshmallow leaves, Chamomile, Uva Ursi, Wintergreen, Heather,
Blackberry leaf, Uva Ursi, Birch, Horsetail, Plantain.
D
Debility
Ginseng, Gentain,
Sarsaparilla, Wormwood, Horsetail, Oakstraw.
Delirium
Mistletoe,
Hops, Pennyroyal, Safflower, Scullcap.
Demulcent
Uva Ursi
Depression
Gotu Kola,
Ginseng, Kelp, Black Cohosh, Capsicum, Valerian, Mistletoe, Ginger, St
John’s Wort, Hops, Wood Betony, Skullcap, Vervain, Lime blossom, Lavender,
Oats, Rosemary, Lemonbalm, Borage, Basil, Evening Primrose, Peppermint.
Despondency
Valerian.
Diabetes
Alfalfa, Bistort,
Blue cohosh, Buchu, Capsicum, Celery, Dandelion, Garlic, Juniper, Kelp,
Marshmallow, Red raspberry, Wintergreen, Agrimony (prevent).
Diarrhoea
Red Raspberry,
Slippery Elm, Ginger, Strawberry, Sage, Yarrow, oak bark, Meadowsweet,
Chamomile, Lemonbalm, Bayberry, Agrimony, Comfrey, Barberry, Bayberry,
Birch, Blackberry, Blue vervain, Catnip, Clove, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Gentian,
Ginger, Mandrake, Marjoram, Marshmallow, Myrrh, Nettle, Passionflower,
Plantain, Rhubarb, Sage, St John’s wort, Sassafrass, Shepherds purse, Spikenard,
Thyme, Oak bark, Willow, Witchhazel, Goldenrod, Lady’s mantle.
Diuretic Herbs
Dandelion,
Parsley, Fenugreek, Horseradish, Red Clover, Agrimony, Celery, Alfalfa
(mild), Sornsilk, Fennel, Mustard, St John’s wort, Spearmint, Yarrow, Apples,
Grapes, Onion, Juniper, Burdock, Vervain, Bedstraw, Birch, Nettle.
Digestive complaints
Digestive aid (Prevent/help
digestive problems)
Goldenseal,
Fennel, Catnip, Peppermint, Clove, Chamomile, Horseradish, Marshmallow,
Slippery elm, Agrimony, Alfalfa,
Angelica,
Anise, barberry, Bayberry, Blessed thistle, Boneset, Capsicum, Caraway,
Cascara sagrada, Chicory, Comfrey,
Elecampane,
Garlic, Ginseng, Hops, Kelp, Lemongrass, Mustard, Red raspberry, Rhubarb,
Rosemary, Saffron, Safflower,
Sage, Slippery
elm, Spearmint, Thyme, Dandelion, Wormwood, Daisy, Hyssop, Wild Marjoram,
Mugwort, Vervain,
Calendula,
Feverfew, Horehound, Juniper.
Indigestion
Chamomile,
Cardamon, Peppermint, Fennel, Meadowsweet, Slippery elm, Comfrey, Marshmallow,
Rosemary, Lemonbalm,
Agrimony,
Aniseed, Basil, Barberry, Bayberry, Cascara sagrada, Clove, Echinacea,
Eucalyptus, Ginger, Mandrake, Marjoram,
Mustard, Myrrh,
Oakstraw, Cinnamon, Spearmint, Oak bark, Wormwood, Feverfew, Angelica.
Intestinal upsets
Agrimony,
Cascara Sagrada, Irish moss, Fennel, Marshmallow, Sage.
Diphtheria
Pineapple
juice, Lemon juice, Cayenne, Cider vinegar and honey, Echinacea, Slippery
elm, Wintergreen.
Disease
Preventing Disease
Garlic,
Juniper, oakstraw, Parsley.
Infectious diseases
Garlic,
Horehound, Rose hips.
Dizziness
Clove, Hops,
Lemongrass, Peppermint, rosehips, Spearmint, Mistletoe.
Drawing
Cabbage leaves,
Onion, Carrot, Agrimony, Basil, Hawthorn, Slippery Elm, Castor oil.
Dropsy
Birch, Blackberry,
Blessed thistle, Blue cohosh, Buchu, Buckthorn, Celery, Ginger, Hawthorn,
Horseradish, Hyssop, Juniper, Licorice, Mandrake, Marjoram, Mistletoe,
Mullein, Plantain, Rosemary, Sarsaparilla, Shepherds purse, Spearmint,
Wormwood, Anise.
Drug Withdrawal/Addiction
Catnip, Chamomile,
Evening Primrose, Licorice, Scullcap, Valerian.
Dysentery
Barberry,
Bayberry, Birch, Bistort, Blackberry, Blue Vervain, Clove, Cramp bark,
Marshmallow, Mullein, Nettle, Passionflower, Plantain, Red raspberry, Rhubarb,
Sage, St Johns wort, Shepherds purse, Slippery elm, Willow, Witchhazel.
Dyspepsia
Cascara Sagrada,
Yellow dock, Dandelion, Wild Marjoram, Lemonbalm, Fenugreek, Meadowsweet.
E
Earache/Problems
Garlic oil,
Lobelia, Mullein, Onion, Yarrow, Chamomile, Echinacea, Lavender, Scullcap,
Hyssop, Fenugreek, Goldenseal, Basil, Angelica, Blue Vervain, Calendula,
Clove, Eyebright, Hops, Pennyroyal, Rosehips, Rue, Shepherds purse, Willow,
Wormwood.
Eczema/Dermatitis
Yarrow, Rec
clover, Borage, Nettle, Burdock, Chickweed, Comfrey, Marigold, St John’s
wort, Chamomile, Lavender, Rosemary, Sage, Birch, Cramp bark, Dandelion,
Echinacea, Goldenseal, Jojoba, Kelp, Lobelia, Myrrh, Willow, Aloe Vera,
Blackberry leaf, Oatmeal, Soapwort, Thyme, Bedstraw, Goldenrod, Stinging
nettle.
Emphysema
Coltsfoot,
Comfrey, Damiana, Garlic, Licorice, Marshmallow, Mustard.
Epilepsy
Anise, Black
cohosh, Blue cohosh, Blue Vervain, Clove, Crampbark, Hyssop, Lobelia, Mistletoe,
Passionflower, Plantain, Rue, Scullcap, Thyme, Valerian, Yarrow,
Euphoria
Ginseng.
Expectorant
Elecampane,
Horehound, Spikenard, hyssop, Parsley, Licorice, Plantain.
Eye Problems
Eyebright,
Chrysanthemum, Witchhazel, Blackberry, Capsicum, Chamomile, Couch grass
(Strengthen), Goldenseal (Infection), Marshmallow, Oakstraw, Parsley, Passionflower,
Plantain, Red Clover, Red Raspberry, Rosemary, Rue, Sarsaparilla (Sore),
Willow (Infected/Inflamed), Cucumber slices (Tired/sore), Elderflower (Conjunctivitis/sore
), Mallow.
F
Fainting
Cramp bark,
Peppermint, Thyme.
Fat Disorders
Fenugreek
Fatigue
Ginseng, Oats,
Basil, Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Spearmint,
Rosemary, Sage, Alfalfa, Angelica, Capsicum, Comfrey, Dandelion, Licorice,
Hawthorn, Wood betony, Oakstraw.
Fertility
Aphrodisiac
Clove,
Damiana, Ginseng, Sarsaparilla, Oakstraw.
Anaphrodisiac
Hops,
Scullcap (Regulate undue sexual desire), Willow.
Fertility Problems
Nettle,
Scullcap, Vervain, Dandelion, Prickly Ash, Sarsaparilla, Catnip, Chicory.
Impotence
Licorice,
Willow, Oakstraw.
Low Sperm Count/Strengthening
Male System
Damiana,
Saw Pimento, Celery seeds, Oats, Ginger.
Nourish Womb and Balance Hormones
(to help fertility)
False
Unicorn, Nettle, Marigold, Rue.
Fever
Catnip, Fennel,
Red raspberry, Spearmint, Licorice, Elder flower, Peppermint, Fenugreek,
Boneset, Basil, Juniper, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Sage, Rosemary, Agrimony,
Alfalfa, Angelica, Barberry, Birch, Blackberry, Blessed thistle, Blue Vervain,
Buckthorn, Burdock, Capsicum, Chamomile, Couch grass, dandelion, Echinacea,
Eucalyptus, Garlic, Gentian, Ginger, Ginseng, Hops, Horehound, Hyssop,
Lobelia, Mandrake, Calendula, Marjoram, Mustard, Passionflower, Pennyroyal,
Plantain, Rosehips, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras,
Scullcap, Spearmint, Thyme, Oakbark, Willow, Wormwood, Yarrow, Dandelion,
Meadowsweet, Lemonbalm, Oakstraw, Borage.
Fibrositis
St John’s
wort
Fits
Cramp bark,
Scullcap.
Flatulence
Catnip, Fennel,
Papaya, Comfrey, Sarsaparilla, Angelica, Anise, Blessed thistle, Capsicum,
Caraway, Chamomile, Clove, Crampbark, Ginger, Juniper, Kelp, Lemongrass,
Marjoram, Mullein, Mustard, Myrrh, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Plantain, Rosemary,
Saffron, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Spearmint, Thyme, Wild Yam, Wintergreen,
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Lemonbalm, Fenugreek, Rosemary, Wormwood.
Fungus
Thuja, Thyme,
Calendula.
G
Gallbladder
Gallbladder Problems
Agrimony,
Barberry, Blessed thistle, Cascara Sagrada, Dandelion, Kelp, Mistletoe,
Oakstraw, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Safflower,
Wormwood,
Yucca, Dandelion.
Gallstones
Blue
Vervain, Buchu, Buckthorn, Cascara sagrada, Chamomile, Chicory, Crampbark,
Flaxseed, Hops, Mandrake, Senna, Wild
yam, Birch,
Wormwood.
Stimulate Bile production
Dandelion,
Calendula, Birch, Horehound, Licorice, Rosemary.
Gangrene
Comfrey, Echinacea,
Marshmallow, oak bark.
Gastritis
Marjoram,
Thyme, Chamomile, Licorice, Meadowsweet.
Glands
Chicory, Echinacea
(Swollen), Garlic, Goldenseal, Horehound (Stimulates), Irish moss, Marshmallow,
Mullein (Cleans), Oak bark (Swollen), Fennel (Swollen), Apple Cider Vinegar
in compress (Swollen).
Glaucoma
Evening Primrose
Goiter
Irish moss,
Kelp, Oak bark.
Gonorrhoea
Cornsilk,
Echinacea, Goldenseal, Juniper, Yucca.
Gout
Alfalfa, Birch,
Buckthorn, Burdock, Cascara sagrada, Celery, Chicory, Comfrey, Couchgrass,
Dandelion, Fennel, Gentian, Horseradish, Oakstraw, Pennyroyal, Safflower,
Saffron, Sarsaparilla, Senna, Thyme, Violet, Willow, Wintergreen, Wormwood,
Meadowsweet.
Gravel
Marshmallow,
Sage, Valerian (Bladder), Uva Ursi, Mallow, oakstraw, Nettle.
Gum disease/Problems
Barberry,
Bayberry, Birch, Bistort, Blackberry, Echinacea, Elecampane, Juniper (Bleeding),
Myrrh, Sage, oak bark, witchhazel.
H
Hair
Dandruff
Jojoba,
Willow, Yucca, Burdock, Rosemary.
Hair Loss
rosemary,
Birch, Jojoba, Sage, Wormwood, Yarrow.
Lighter hair
Chamomile,
Lemon juice, Rhubarb
Shiny Hair
Burdock,
Nettle
Strengthening
Jojoba,
Rosemary
Halitosis (Bad breath)
Anise, Clove,
Fenugreek, Irish moss, Mustard, Myrrh, Rosemary, Senna.
Hangover
Scullcap
Hay Fever
Garlic, Chamomile,
Eyebright, Elderflower, Fenugreek, Burdock, Comfrey, Mandrake, Mullein,
Spikenard, Willow, Nettle.
Headache
Hops, Wood
betony, Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, Marjoram, Feverfew, Lemonbalm,
Meadowsweet, Rosemary, Scullcap, Thyme, Valerian, Vervain, Passionflower,
Wild yam, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Sage, Angelica, Basil, Black Cohosh,
Blessed Thistle, Blue vervain, Catnip, Celery, Evening Primrose, Eyebright,
Ginger, Kelp, Lobelia, Mandrake, Mistletoe (Migraine), Pennyroyal, Rhubarb,
Rosehip, Saffron, St John’s Wort, Thyme, Violet, Willow, Wintergreen, Yarrow,
Parsley, Wild Marjoram, Lemonbalm (Migraine), Cowslip.
Healing (Promotes)
Myrrh, Bayberry,
Comfrey, Garlic, Elecampane, Witchhazel, Angelica, Thyme, Lady’s mantle.
Heart
Heart Ailments
Hawthorn
berry, Capsicum, Cornsilk, Garlic, Lobelia, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Shepherds
purse.
Heartburn
Catnip,
Fennel, Meadowsweet, Cardamon, Peppermint, Slippery Elm, Comfrey, Marshmallow,
Chamomile, Rosemary,
Lemonbalm,
Aloe vera, Angelica, Thyme, Willow, Licorice, Gentian, Saffron.
Heart disease
Saffron,
garlic
Heart Palpitations
Lemonbalm,
Lime blossom, Motherwort, Passionflower, Hawthorn, Cramp bark, Ginger,
Valerian.
Stimulate Heart
Anise,
Black cohosh, Wintergreen.
Strengthen Heart
Blessed
thistle, Flaxseed, Ginseng, Licorice, Calendula, Oakstraw, Peppermint,
Safflower, Hawthorn, Mistletoe.
Hepatitis
Lobelia, Calendula,
Wormwood.
Herpes
Horehound,
Myrrh, Slippery elm, Soapwort, Oakstraw, Passionflower
Herpes Simplex 1 (Mouth)
Lysine amino
acid with Vitamin C, A and Zinc. Yoghurt and Buttermilk for the pain.
Lemon, Eucalyptus.
Herpes Simplex 2 (Genitals)
Black walnut,
Goldenseal.
Hiccups
Catnip, Mustard,
Wild yam.
Hives
Nettle.
Hoarseness
Coltsfoot,
Eyebright, Horehound, Hyssop, Licorice, Mullein, Mallow.
Hormone imbalance
Agnus Castus,
False Unicorn, Wild Yam, St John’s wort, Angelica, Motherwort, Black cohosh,
Blessed thistle, Burdock, Damiana.
Hydrophobia
Echinacea,
Lobelia, Scullcap.
Hypoactivity
Evening Primrose,
Hops, Passionflower.
Hypochondria
Valerian,
Dandelion.
Hypoglycaemia
Dandelion,
Angelica, garlic, Hawthorn, Licorice, Mistletoe, Saffron, Scullcap.
Hyperglycaemia
Saffron.
Hypertension
Angelica,
Cramp bark, Evening Primrose, Garlic, Mistletoe, Rue, Scullcap.
Hysteria
Black cohosh,
Chamomile, Cramp bark, Gentian, Hops, Mistletoe, Passionflower, Peppermint,
rosemary, Rue, Safflower, St John’s wort, Scullcap, Spearmint, Thyme, Valerian,
Yarrow, Motherwort, Lemonbalm.
I
Immune System - strengthening
Echinacea,
Yellow dock root, Cleavers, Marigold, Licorice, Astragalus, Bayberry, Garlic.
Incontinence
Horsetail
Inflammation
Capsicum,
Myrrh, Hops, Mashed Potato (cold), Yarrow, St John’s Wort, Wintergreen
(joints), Ginseng, Licorice (intestinal), Angelica, Barberry, Chamomile,
Chicory, Coltsfoot, Evening primrose, Eyebright, Fenugreek, Marshmallow,
Slippery elm, Spearmint (Bladder), Spikenard, Oak bark, Willow, Yarrow
(throat), Yucca (Internal), Agrimony (Throat/mouth), Calendula, Mallow
(Mucous membranes), Oakstraw (Gastro-intestinal), Borage.
Insanity
Catnip, Rue,
Scullcap.
Insect repellent
Eucalyptus,
Goldenseal, Wormwood.
Insomnia
Hawthorn,
Comfrey, Alfalfa, Oakstraw, Irish moss, Horsetail, Lobelia, Chamomile,
Valerian, Passionflower, Scullcap, Hops, Lemonbalm, Lime Blossom, Basil,
Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Black cohosh, Blue Vervain, Cascara sagrada,
Catnip, Celery, Garlic, Hops, Mullein, Oakstraw, Peppermint, Saffron, St
John’s wort, Scullcap, Aniseed, Linden, Sage, Clove, Dandelion, Mugwort,
Pennyroyal, Cowslip, Feverfew.
Irritations
Lobelia, Evening
primrose (skin), Hops (skin), Slippery elm (Mucous membranes), Oak bark
(skin), Agrimony (Throat).
Itching
Buckthorn,
Hops, Yellow dock
J
Jaundice
Yarrow, Yellow
dock, Agrimony, Alfalfa, Barberry, Bayberry, Bistort, Blessed thistle,
Boneset, Capsicum, Cascara sagrada, Chamomile, Chicory, Couch grass,
Cramp bark, Flaxseed, Gentian, Hops, Horseradish, Hyssop, Mandrake, Calendula,
Parsley, Plantain, Rhubarb, Safflower, Saffron, St John’s wort, Senna,
Wild yam, Wormwood,.
Joints
Swollen joints
Irish
moss, Kelp, Rhubarb, Scullcap, Yellow dock, Bedstraw.
Painful
Sarsaparilla,
wintergreen, Arnica, Ginger, Eucalyptus, Cowslip.
K
Kidney Problems
Kidney Problems
Alfalfa,
Basil, Birch, Black cohosh, Blessed thistle, Blue vervain, Buchu, Capsicum,
Chamomile, Chicory, Cornsilk,
Couchgrass,
Gentian, Hawthorn, Horseradish, Hyssop, Juniper (Infection), Kelp, Lemongrass,
Marshmallow, Mustard, Nettle,
Oakstraw,
Plantain, Sassafras, Shepherds purse, Spearmint (Inflammation), Oak bark,
Wormwood, Meadowsweet, Parsley, Bedstraw, Goldenrod, Mallow (Disease).
Kidney Stones
Apple
juice, Lemon juice, Uva Ursi, Agrimony, Comfrey, Couch grass, Hops, Oakmoss,
Rosehip, Birch, Goldenrod.
Stimulate Kidneys
Celery
L
Laryngitis
Sage, Pokeweed,
Thyme, Lady’s mantle, Mallow.
Laxative
Barberry,
Flaxseed, Horehound (mild), Licorice, Rhubarb, Senna, Slippery elm, Fennel,
Daisy, Burdock, Boneset.
Leprosy
Burdock, Pennyroyal,
Red clover, Thyme, Yellow dock.
Leucorrhoea
Blessed thistle,
Blue cohosh, Juniper, Plantain, Red Raspberry, Spikenard, Wintergreen,
Lady’s mantle.
Leucosis
Echinacea
Lice
Hyssop, Thyme.
Liver
Strengthen Liver
Agrimony,
Barberry, Bayberry, Black Cohosh.
Liver Congestion
Goldenseal,
Clay, Oats, Vervain, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Horsetail, Red Clover, Uva Ursi,
Hops, Yellow dock.
Liver problems
Blessed
Thistle, Boneset, Buckthorn, Burdock, Cascara sagrada, Celery, Chicory,
Dandelion, Evening Primrose, Flaxseed,
Ginseng, Goldenseal,
Hyssop, Lemongrass, Licorice, Mustard, Oakstraw, Parsley, Red Clover,
Rhubarb, Rosemary,
Safflower,
Oak Bark, Wild Yam, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yucca, Agrimony.
Stimulate Liver
Fenugreek,
Horseradish, Anise, Barberry, Black cohosh, Eyebright, Sassafras, Apples,
Rosemary.
Lockjaw
Capsicum,
Lobelia, Scullcap.
Longevity
Ginseng.
Lumbago
Angelica,
Black Cohosh, Burdock, Celery, Couch grass, Shepherds purse, Wintergreen,
oakstraw.
Lung Problems
Angelica,
Basil, Black cohosh, Blessed thistle, Burdock, Capsicum, Coltsfoot, Comfrey,
Couchgrass, Elecampane, Eucalyptus, Fenugreek, Flaxseed, Ginger, Ginseng,
Horehound, Hyssop, Irish moss, Licorice, Lobelia, Marshmallow, Mullein,
Mustard, Myrrh, Oakstraw, Pennyroyal, Plantain, Slippery elm.
Lymph Problems
Mullein, Fenugreek,
Violet leaf, Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Garlic, Yellow dock.
M
Malaria
Rue, yarrow.
Malarial Diseases
Eucalyptus
Mastitis
Thyme.
Measles
Catnip, Chamomile,
Bistort, Boneset, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Red Raspberry,
Safflower, Saffron, Valerian.
Melancholy
Lemonbalm.
Memory
Ginseng, Gotu
kola, Rosemary, Anise, Blessed thistle, Eyebright, Sage
Menopausal Problems
Hot Flushes
Sage,
Black current, Black cohosh, Damiana, Angelica, Lady’s mantle.
Menopausal Problems
Sarsaparilla,
Fennel, Jasmine, Black cohosh, Damiana, Angelica, Ginseng, Passionflower,
St John’s wort, Mistletoe.
Nervousness/Anxiety/Depression/Mood
Swings
Scullcap,
Vervain, Lime blossom, St John’s wort, Lady’s mantle.
Night Sweats
Sage,
Willow.
Mental Disturbance
Mistletoe.
Menstrual Problems
Excessive periods
(Menorrhagia)
Lady’s
mantle, Chamomile, Jasmine, Bayberry, Blackberry, Goldenseal, Nettle, Plantain,
Red Raspberry, Shepherds purse,
Witchhazel,
Goldenrod.
Lack of period (Amenorrhoea)
Pennyroyal,
Tansy, False Unicorn root, Blue Cohosh, Rue, Motherwort, Licorice, Black
cohosh, Chamomile, Cinnamon,
Fennel, Juniper,
Basil, Marjoram, Peppermint, Sage, Angelica, Caraway, Catnip, Gentian,
Ginger, Lemongrass, Calendula,
Mustard, Thyme,
Valerian, Wormwood, Feverfew, Motherwort, Parsley.
Menstrual Balancing
Blue
Cohosh, Bistort, Angelica, Juniper, Shepherds purse (Take 7-8 days before
period).
Menstrual Problems
Angelica,
Blessed thistle, Blue vervain, Elecampane, Mistletoe, Myrrh, Red raspberry,
Safflower, Saffron, Oak bark,
Chamomile,
Lady’s mantle.
Period Pain (Dysmenorrhoea)
Chamomile,
Basil, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Alfalfa, Blue Cohosh,
Caraway, Catnip, Evening
Primrose,
Peppermint, Wild yam, Wormwood, False unicorn root, Motherwort, Squaw vine,
Marigold, Cramp bark, Pasque
flower, Raspberry
leaf, Nettle, Shepherds purse, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Passionflower,
St John’s wort, Strawberry leaf, Feverfew, Lady’s mantle, Sage, Thyme.
Metabolism - Increasing
Rue, Angelica,
Horseradish, Sarsaparilla, Kelp, oak bark.
Mouthwash
Bistort, Peppermint,
Witchhazel.
Mucous/Phlegm - Expelling
Blue Vervain,
Chicory, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Horehound, Hyssop, Licorice, Sage, Marshmallow,
Mullein, Pennyroyal, Safflower, Sage, St John’s Wort, Slippery elm, Spikenard,
Mallow Plantain, Thyme, Capsicum, Caraway, Clove, Coltsfoot, Echinacea,
Garlic, Agrimony.
Multiple Sclerosis
Evening Primrose,
Echinacea.
Mumps
Catnip, Scullcap,
Ginger, Fenugreek, St John’s Wort, Boneset, Chamomile, Lemongrass, Mullein,
Safflower.
Muscular Aches and Pains
Wintergreen,
Mustard, Valerian, Wild Yam, Willow, Witchhazel, Rosemary.
N
Nails - Strengthen
Horsetail,
Blackberry, Kelp.
Nappy Rash
Comfrey, Goldenseal,
Aloe Vera juice, Vitamin A and E, Chamomile, Mullein, Slippery Elm, Honey.
Nausea
Clove, Ginger,
Peppermint, Chamomile, Fennel, Peppermint, Tangerine peel, Lemonbalm, Hops,
Passionflower, Lemon, Lavender, Alfalfa, Anise, Basil, Eucalyptus, Gentian,
Ginseng, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Pennyroyal, Red raspberry, Sage, Spearmint,
Oak Bark, Wormwood, Feverfew.
Nephritis
Buchu
Nerves
Blue cohosh,
Catnip, Cascara sagrada, Borage, Chamomile, Oakmoss, Peppermint (stimulates),
Blue vervain, Evening Primrose, Oakstraw, Red Clover, Sage, Scullcap, Rosemary.
Nervous Exhaustion
Dandelion,
Burdock, Red Clover, Oats, Vervain, Licorice, Scullcap, Ginseng, Astragalus,
Basil, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint,
Rosemary, Sage.
Nervousness
Crampbark,
Chamomile, Celery, Burdock, Anise, Angelica, Ginseng, Hawthorn, Hops, Lemongrass,
Lobelia, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mullein, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Red Raspberry,
Rosehips, Rosemary, St John’s wort, Clove, Valerian, Wild yam, Willow,
Witchhazel, Lavender, Lemonbalm.
Nervous System - Calming
Chamomile,
Hops, Catnip, Fennel.
Neuralgia
Black cohosh,
Blue cohosh, Celery, Cramp bark, Eucalyptus, Evening primrose, Hops, Horseradish,
Chamomile, Rosemary, Marjoram, Mistletoe, Passionflower, Plantain, Rue,
St John’s wort, Scullcap, Wild yam, Willow, Valerian.
Nightmares
Marjoram,
Thyme, Wild Marjoram, Chamomile.
Nipples - Cracked
Comfrey, Chickweed,
Marigold.
Nipples - Sore
Yarrow, Myrrh
Nosebleed
Yarrow, Alfalfa,
Nettle, Rue, Oak bark.
P
Pain Relief
Mullein, Yucca,
Ginger, Clove, Red raspberry, St John’s Wort, Wintergreen, Black cohosh,
Catnip, Chamomile, Comfrey, Fennel, Hops, Lobelia, Mandrake, Oakstraw,
passion flower, sassafras, scullcap, slippery elm, valerian, willow, wintergreen,
marshmallow, plantain, ginger, onion, rosemary, Anise.
Palsy
Horseradish,
Lobelia, Sage, Scullcap, Valerian, Cowslip.
Pancreas Problems
Capsicum,
Elecampane, Gentian, Juniper, Kelp, Oakmoss.
Parasites (Internal)
Black Walnut,
Garlic.
Paralysis
Oakstraw
Parkinson’s disease
Damiana, Scullcap,
Passionflower.
Peritonitis
Echinacea.
Pituitary Problems
Alfalfa, Cascara
Sagrada, kelp, Sassafras.
Pleurisy
Coltsfoot,
Comfrey, Flaxseed, Lobelia, Mullein, Mustard, Pennyroyal, Yarrow.
Pneumonia
Elecampane,
Anise, Blue Vervain, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Flaxseed, Lobelia, Mullein, Mustard,
Pennyroyal, Slippery elm, Yarrow, Mallow.
Poisoning
Food Poisoning
Lobelia
Lead Poisoning
Mandrake.
Poisoning
Wormwood.
Poison Ivy/Oak
Sassafras,
Slippery Elm, Witchhazel.
Pregnancy and associated disorders
After Pains
St John’s
wort, Red Raspberry, Sassafras.
Childbirth Aid
Pennyroyal,
Black cohosh, Red raspberry, Spikenard.
False labour
Catnip,
Blue Cohosh, Red Raspberry.
Induce Labour
Blue
Cohosh
Labour Pain (Easing)
Wormwood
Lactation - Decreasing
Black
Walnut, Parsley, Sage
Lactation - Increasing
Nettle,
Fennel, Vervain, Borage, Raspberry leaves, Marshmallow, Alfalfa, Blessed
thistle, Caraway.
Miscarriage (Prevent)
Red
Raspberry, Wild Yam, Squaw vine, False Unicorn, Cramp bark, Bayberry, Catnip,
Hawthorn, Lobelia, Lady’s mantle.
Morning Sickness
Red
Raspberry, Catnip, Peppermint, Spearmint, Alfalfa, Chamomile, Lemonbalm,
Meadowsweet, Fennel, Ginger, Cinnamon,
Clove, Goldenseal,
Kelp, Wild Yam.
Prolapsed Uterus
Red
Raspberry, Bayberry, Black Walnut, Burdock, Eucalyptus.
Rigid Cervix (Helps labour)
Blue
Cohosh, Wild Yam, Crampbark, Raspberry leaves, Squaw vine.
Strengthening Uterus
Raspberry
leaf, Squaw vine, Kelp, Lady’s mantle.
Strengthen weak contractions
Black
Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Goldenseal, Ginger.
Prostate Problems
Angelica,
Buchu, Cornsilk, couch grass, Damiana, Echinacea, Kelp, Rosemary, Oak bark
(Cancer), Epilobium.
Psoriasis
Burdock, Cleavers,
Sarsaparilla, Yellow dock, Scullcap, Motherwort, Lime blossom, Comfrey,
Chickweed, Aloe Vera, Dandelion, Jojoba, Red Clover, Rosehip, Saffron,
Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Thyme, Bedstraw, Birch.
Pyorrhoea
Barberry,
Birch, Capsicum, Eucalyptus, Oak bark.
R
Rabies
Lobelia, Skullcap.
Rashes
Yarrow, St
John’s wort, Aloe Vera, Black Walnut, Dandelion, Elder Flower.
Respiratory Problems
Elecampane,
Comfrey, Blessed thistle, Basil, Ginger, Horehound, Marjoram, Plantain,
Echinacea (Infection), Plantain, Thyme.
Restlessness
Catnip, Scullcap,
Passionflower.
Rheumatism
Aniseed, Cinnamon,
Lemon, Dandelion, Burdock, Elderflower, Juniper, Cramp bark, Flaxseed,
Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Skullcap, Senna, Spikenard, Thyme, Wild Yam, Willow,
Wintergreen, Wormwood, Oakstraw, Yarrow, Yellow dock, Parsley, Cranberry
juice, Alder, Elderberry, Olive oil.
Rickets
Scullcap.
S
Scabies
Wild Yam
Scarlet Fever
Myrrh, Boneset,
Lobelia, Safflower, Saffron, Valerian.
Scars
Aloe vera,
Calendula.
Sciatica
Rue, Parsley,
Thyme, Wintergreen, St John’s wort, Rosemary.
Scrofula
Mandrake,
Black walnut, Bayberry, Gentian, Gotu Kola, Plantain, Sarsaparilla, Violet.
Scurvy
Burdock, Yellowdock.
Seasickness
Marjoram,
Peppermint.
Seborrhoea
Jojoba.
Sedative
Hops, Chamomile,
Lavender, Valerian, Birch, Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Evening Primrose,
Fennel, Hops, Lobelia, Mistletoe, Mullein, Passionflower, Red Clover, Willow,
Lemonbalm, Cowslip, Hawthorn.
Senility
Blessed thistle.
Shingles
Horehound,
Oakstraw, Passionflower
Shock
Capsicum,
Lavender, Lemonbalm, Catnip, Lobelia, Valerian.
Sinusitis
Echinacea,
Eyebright, Elderflower, Goldenseal, Marshmallow, Fenugreek, Basil, Eucalyptus,
Peppermint, Marjoram, Blackberry, Comfrey, Horseradish, Mullein, Myrrh,
Sage, Thyme, Witchhazel.
Skin Diseases/Disorders
Agrimony,
Black cohosh, Blue vervain, Buckthorn, Burdock, Catnip, Chamomile, Plantain,
Saffron, St John’s wort, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Senna, Spikenard, Yellow
dock, Yucca, Soapwort, Witchhazel, Bedstraw, Birch, Eldreflower, Horehound,
Lady’s mantle.
Sleep walking
St John’s
wort
Smallpox
pennyroyal,
bistort, black cohosh, yarrow.
Spasm
Cowslip, Peppermint,
Red Clover, Rosemary, Sassafras, Scullcap, Spearmint, Valerian, Wild Yam
Bowel), Lemonbalm, Blue cohosh, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Cramp bark,
Fennel, Lobelia, Marigold, Mullein, Passionflower.
Speech disorders
St John’s
wort
Spinal Meningitis
Scullcap.
Spleen Problems
Barberry,
Blessed thistle, Blue Vervain, Cascara sagrada, Chicory, Dandelion, Evening
primrose, Gentian, Hops, Hyssop, Lemongrass, Mistletoe, Parsley, oak bark,
Yellow dock.
Sprains
Comfrey, Thyme,
Linseed, Chamomile, Clove, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Agrimony,
Capsicum, Gentian, Marigold, Mustard, Rue, Burdock, Yellow dock, Ginger.
Stiffness
Yucca, Rosemary,
Chicory.
Stomach
Stomach cramps
Catnip,
Fennel, Chamomile, Angelica, Basil, Caraway, Hops, Marjoram, Pennyroyal,
Peppermint, St John’s Wort, Sassafras,
Lemonbalm
Stimulate Stomach
Wintergreen
Stomach Upsets/Problems
Catnip,
Fennel, Ginger, Cardamon, Peppermint, Slippery Elm, Comfrey, Marshmallow,
Meadowsweet, Chamomile,
Rosemary,
Lemonbalm, Agrimony, Angelica, Blackberry, Blue Vervain, Caraway,
Chicory, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Gentian,
Horehound,
Myrrh, Plantain, Red raspberry, Rhubarb, Saffron, Thyme, Wormwood,
Yarrow, Yellow dock, Basil.
Stress/Anxiety
Valerian,
Motherwort, Scullcap, Passionflower, Vervain, Oats, Ginseng, Catnip, Chamomile,
Lime blossom, Lemonbalm, Meadowsweet, Hops, Basil, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Blue
vervain, Ginseng, Licorice, Lobelia, rosehips, Goldenrod.
Stroke (preventing)
Cowslip, Capsicum.
Sunstroke
Pennyroyal.
Swelling
Yucca, Catnip,
Yarrow, Capsicum, Chamomile, Witchhazel, Fennel, Grapefruit, Juniper, Mandarin,
Orange, Rosemary, Sage, Burdock, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, St John’s Wort, Thyme,
Oak Bark (Glands), Wild Marjoram.
Sweating (To promote)
Sarsaparilla,
Fenugreek, Mustard, Bistort, Blue Vervain, Buckthorn, Catnip (Doesn’t heat
the body), Celery, Ginger, Horehound, Pennyroyal, Safflower, Sassafras,
Thyme, Wormwood, Yarrow, Elderflower.
Syphilis
Couchgrass,
Echinacea, Lobelia, Mandrake, Red Clover, Slippery elm.
T
TB
Aloe vera,
Black cohosh, Black walnut, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Irish moss, Juniper, Marjoram,
Mullein, Myrrh, Pennyroyal, Saffron, Slippery elm, Witchhazel, Echinacea.
Teeth
Cleaning Teeth
Sage,
Thyme (Prevents tooth decay).
Strengthen Teeth
Elecampane,
Lobelia, Horsetail, Blackberry, Kelp.
Teething
Lobelia,
Chamomile, Clove, Peppermint, Spearmint, Red raspberry, Yarrow.
Toothache
Hops,
Clove, Capsicum, Alfalfa, Angelica, Caraway, Garlic, Ginger, Lobelia, Calendula,
Marjoram oil, Pennyroyal, Sassafras,
Oak Bark,
Chamomile.
Tetanus
Lobelia.
Thrombosis
Evening Primrose.
Thrush
Buchu, Garlic,
Sage, Wintergreen, Agrimony, oak bark.
Thyroid problems
Irish Moss,
Kelp, Rhubarb, Scullcap, Yellowdock, Bedstraw.
Tonic
Boneset, Chicory,
Comfrey, Couch grass, Angelica, Ginger, Horehound, Licorice, Mistletoe,
Wormwood.
Tonsillitis/Sore Throat
Onion, Black
Walnut, Catnip, Red Raspberry, Comfrey, Pineapple juice, Echinacea, Cleavers,
Marigold, Red Sage, Thyme, Agrimony, Barberry, Bayberry, Boneset, Capsicum,
Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Goldenseal, Hawthorn, Hyssop, Licorice,
Lobelia, Marshmallow, Mullein, Mustard, Myrrh, Red raspberry, Rose hip,
Sage, Slippery elm, Violet, Oak bark, Willow, Wintergreen, Witchhazel,
Elderflower, Fenugreek, Mallow, Thyme.
Toxaemia
Alfalfa, Raspberry,
Comfrey, Kelp, Dandelion, Red beet, Yellow dock, Strawberry, Lobelia, Burdock,
Nettle, Mullein.
Typhoid
Chamomile,
Echinacea, Eucalyptus, Horehound, Juniper, Mandrake, Rue, Yarrow.
U
Ulcers
Myrrh, Bayberry,
Comfrey, Alfalfa (Internal ulcers), Aloe Vera, Angelica (Gastric), Barberry,
Black Walnut, Capsicum (Gastric), Chamomile (Peptic), Comfrey, Eucalyptus,
Evening primrose, Fenugreek, Ginseng, Irish moss, Licorice (Stomach), Calendula,
Myrrh (Mouth), Nettle, Pennyroyal, Plantain, Red Clover, Red Raspberry
(mouth), Rosehips (Mouth), Saffron (Internal), Sage, St John’s wort (skin),
Sassafras (Varicose), Slippery Elm, Valerian, Violet, Oak Bark, Willow,
Witchhazel, Yarrow, Yellow dock, Burdock, Calendula (Peptic), Horsetail,
Mallow (skin).
Urinary Tract/Bladder infections
Blue cohosh,
cornsilk, couch grass, Plantain, Sage, Uva Ursi, Birch, Echinacea.
Urinary Tract/Bladder problems
Cleavers,
Cornsilk, Uva Ursi, Alfalfa, Basil, Birch, Blue Vervain, Buchu, Chamomile,
Comfrey, Couch grass, Cramp bark, Gentian, Hyssop, Irish moss, Juniper,
Lemongrass, Marshmallow, Oakstraw, Parsley, Red Clover, Red raspberry,
Safflower, Sassafras, Scullcap, Slippery elm, Oak bark, Daisy leaf, Meadowsweet,
Wintergreen, Yarrow, Yellow dock, Uva Ursi, Birch, Echinacea (infection),
Goldenrod, St John’s Wort, Oakstraw, Nettle.
V
Vaginitis
Blue cohosh,
Goldenseal, Nettle.
Venereal Disease
Goldenseal,
Hops, Mullein, Parsley, Plantain, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Spikenard, oak
bark, Witchhazel, Yucca.
Vertigo
Pennyroyal.
Vomiting
Clove, Basil,
Chamomile, Catnip, Fennel, Lavender, Lemon, Celery, Peppermint, Spearmint,
Angelica, Blackberry, Ginseng, Lemongrass, Lobelia (Small doses), Mandrake,
Red raspberry, Oak bark, Feverfew, Lady’s mantle.
W
Warts
Potato, Buckthorn,
Dandelion (fresh juice), Garlic, jojoba, mandrake, Fresh Mullein leaves,
Thyme, Wintergreen.
Warts - Plantar
Thuja
Water retention
Juniper, Fenugreek,
Hops, Horseradish, Kelp, Marjoram, Elecampane, Birch, Plantain, Saffron,
Sassafras, Shepherds purse, Dandelion, Meadowsweet, Goldenrod, Horsetail.
Weak Peristalsis
Blackberry,
Cascara Sagrada.
Weight Control/Obesity
Phenylalanine
amino acid, Kelp, Licorice, Beetroot, Hawthorn, Fennel, Cornsilk, Echinacea,
Evening Primrose, Sassafras, Senna, Wormwood, Dandelion.
Whooping cough
Coltsfoot,
Elecampane, Evening primrose, Red clover, Rue, Slippery elm, Thyme, Violet,
Wild yam, Cowslip, Goldenrod, Plantain, Ginger, Hops, Lobelia, Mandrake,
Marjoram, Marshmallow.
Women’s Problems
Ovarian Irritation
Cramp
bark, Willow.
Uterine Disorders
Queen
of the meadow, St John’s wort, Oak bark, Pennyroyal, Shepherds purse, Thyme,
Uterine Haemorrhage
Saffron
Vaginal Problems
Shepherds
purse, Slippery elm (Irritation), Oak Bark.
Women’s problems
Blackberry,
Blue vervain, Caraway, Couchgrass, Damiana, Angelica, Elecampane, Evening
Primrose, Hops, Licorice, Lobelia,
Mullein, Pennyroyal,
Red raspberry, Rue, Slippery elm, Wormwood.
Worms and Parasites
Parasites
Buckthorn,
Sarsaparilla (skin), Thyme.
Ringworm
Garlic,
Lobelia, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Aloe vera, Black Walnut, Goldenseal,
Thyme.
Tapeworm
Pumpkin
seeds, False unicorn
Worms
Apples,
Anise, Sage, Garlic, Papaya, Pomegranate, Pumpkin seeds, Aloe Vera, Basil,
Birch, Bistort, Black Walnut, Blessed
thistle, Blue
Vervain, Boneset, Buckthorn, Cascara sagrada, Catnip, Elecampane, Eucalyptus,
Fennel, Flaxseed, Gentian,
Hops, Horehound,
Horseradish, Hyssop, Juniper, Lobelia, Mandrake, Calendula, Plantain, Rue,
Sage, St John’s wort, Senna, Slippery elm, Thyme, Valerian, Oak bark,
Willow, Wormwood.
Wrinkles
Witchhazel,
Jojoba, Aloe Vera, Kelp
“Old
Fashioned” Remedies:
After birth bath - Mix
Comfrey, Marigold, St John’s Wort together, use 1 teasp combines herbs
to 1 pint of water, place in bath water.
Allergies - Cut
orange peels into strips and soak in apple cider vinegar for several hours.
Drain, cook down in honey until soft. Keep in the fridge and eat
one as required.
Asthma - 1-2
teasp shredded Elecampane in a litre of boiling water, let stand for 8-10
hours, reheat and drink hot, 1 cup twice a day.
Bleeding - Apply
a small amount of cayenne pepper to the wound, or add to a glass of water
to take internal. Apply fresh lemon juice to a wound.
Colds/Flu - Wash
2oz barley and boil in 1 pint of water for a few minutes, discard water
and place the barley in 4 pints of pure water. Add clean lemon peel
and boil down to 2 pints. Strain and add 2 oz of honey. This
can be used by children.
Cough - Almond
drink - Grind almond into powder, steep in 1 pint cold water. Equal parts
Mullein, Marshmallow, Comfrey, Lobelia, Chickweed. Equal parts Sage
and Thyme with pinch of Cardamon, Ginger, Cloves and Nutmeg.
Cleaning teeth - Myrrh
oil mixed with Bi-carb soda... brush on teeth, Cut a strawberry in half,
and rub the juice onto teeth.
Cystitis - Drink
Cranberry juice. Drink Barley Water - take 4oz (113g) washed barley,
place in a pot with 600ml (1 pint) water, boil until the barley is soft.
Add honey and lemon.
Diarrhoea
Mopping up
foods like bread. Carrot soup. Water mixed with a small amount
of baking soda and sugar (Helps to de-mineralise).
Fever - Almond
drink - Grind almond into powder, steep in 1 pint cold water.
Lower blood sugar
All beans
(string, Kidney, Snap etc.)
Ringworm - Mix
lemon juice, eggwhite and nail varnish together and apply to the area every
few hours.
information gathered with the use
of the following books:
The traditional use of herbs - Hilde
Hemmes (Booklet) - published by Australian School of Herbal Medicine PO
box 346, St Agnes, SA 5097. 1999
Dorothy Hall's Herbal Medicine -
Dorothy Hall - Published by Lothian Publishing Company Pty Ltd. 11
Munro St Port Melbourne, Vic 3207. 1988
Today's Herbal Health - Louise Tenney
- Published by Woodland Books Australasia. 447 Upper Edwards St. N. Brisbane
QLD 4000. 1983
Herbal Remedies - Tamara Kircher
and Penny Lowery - Published by New Burlington Books. 6 Blundell
St. London N7 9BH. 1996
Herbal Healing Secrets of the Orient
- Darlena L'Orange - Published by Prentice Hall. Paramus, NJ 07652.
1998
A Wiccan Herbal - Marie Rodway -
Published by Quantum. 1997
The known World Handbook - Published
by the SCA (Proper publishing details to come)
A workbook I had been using to gather
herbal information a few years ago. Unfortunately I did not keep
references for this information.
Back
to Obsidian's Book Of Shadows|
Sitemap
| Contact
|