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Alfalfa---
Food Supplement, and 'great healer' - blood cleanser and reduces cholesterol and fatty placque. Cooling, sweet, and astringent herb that cleanses toxins from tissues, is diuretic, controls bleeding, and lowers cholesterol levels. Influences hormones and the circulatory and urinary systems.
Contraindicated in autoimmune diseases or when using blood thinning/anticoagulant medication such as Warfarin.
Angelica---Is a bittersweet, aromatic, and anti-inflammatory herb that increases perspiration, lowers fever, and has anti spasmodic and expectorant properties. Tonic for the stomach, helps to relieve gas, promotes menstruation, and is generally invigorating and strengthening to the body as a energy aid. Is revitalizing, restorative and offers rich stores of B vitamins, including B12, calcium, magnesium and iron, all necessary nutrients for healthy brain and nervous system functioning.
Builds up the blood and energy; balances hormonal levels.
Not to be taken by people suffering from diabetes or heart problems.
Anise Seed--- Licorice flavour - sweet, warming and stimulating herb with estrogenic and expectorant effects, traditionally regarded to have aphrodisiac properties. Nerve soothing, sleep inducing, digestive, breath sweetener.
Arrowroot--- use it's root as a poultice and as an antiseptic tea for urinary infections. Arrowroot is used in herbal medicine in much the same manner as Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra), as a soothing demulcent and a nutrient of benefit in convalescence and for easing digestion. It helps to relieve acidity, indigestion and colic, and is a mild laxative. It may be applied as an ointment or poultice mixed with other antiseptic herbs such as Comfrey..
Barberry Root---A bitter, stimulating, and sedative and detoxifying herb, that is effective against disease-causing organisms, is a liver stimulant and digestive tonic.
If taken in excess, Barberry may cause nausea, vomiting, convulsions, low blood pressure, abnormally low heartbeat and breathing.
Basil--- Contains antioxidants that help prevent cell damage. Is a Spicy - Restorative, warming, aromatic, mildly sedative herb that lowers fever, relaxes spasms, improves digestion and is effective against internal parasites and bacteria. It is also used in skin ointments for stress-induced skin complaints, and used topically to treat acne. Boosts the Natural Defense System, when taken internally, and used for intestinal parasites.. Promotes alertness, eases motion and morning sickness. Basil is considered safe by the FDA
Bee Balm/Melissa/Lemon Balm---Minty - aromatic herb, with cooling and sedative properties, lowering fever, improving digestion, relaxing spasms and improving peripheral blood vessels. It helps with hyperthyroidism, whilst having anti-viral, anti-biotic and insect-repellent effects.. Is an effective natural tranquilizer and antidepressant; anesthetic, pain easing and called a safeguard against senility. Lemon balm nourishes the brain, and is sleep inducing, relieves headaches and nausea.
Bee Pollen---Contains all the essential components of life. Bee pollen corrects the deficient or unbalanced nutrition, common in the customs of our present-day civilization of consuming incomplete foods. It greatly rejuvenates your body, stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality, and brings about a longer life span. It is also a excellent addition in working wonders in a weight-control or weight-stabilization regimen, by correcting a possible chemical imbalance in body metabolism that may be involved in either abnormal weight gain or loss.
Bergamont--- It's leaves have a citrus-like flavour; a herb with a savoury and fruity flavour,aromatic and stimulant, especially improving digestion..
Black Cohosh Root c/s--- Is a toning bitter herb, which soothes aches, pains, coughing, lowers fevers and stimulates the uterus.
NOTE: Black Cohosh should NOT be confused with Blue Cohosh, as Blue Cohosh is contra - indicated for use by women who are trying to conceive or who are pregnant.
Excessive intake may cause nausea and vomiting, and a 1986 FDA report warns that Black Cohosh causes potentially hazardous side effects, including dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, tremors, depressed heart rate and miscarriage. More than 5 g of the herb can be Toxic.
Black Walnut Hulls Powder---Is an Antifungal. Use for athletes foot and other fungal infections, parasites, abscesses, and boils.
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Borage---A cooling, mild cucumber flavour - saline, diuretic herb, which increases perspiration and has mild sedative and anti depressive properties.. Exhilarating; high in calcium and potassium.
Burdock Root c/s---- Antiseptic; Blood purifier and tonic, also recommended for kidney problems. Soothes the hypothalamus and stimulates the pituitary gland to release it's hormones. It also helps to metabolize carbohydrates; and is useful for any systemic rash conditions, such as psoriasis; for bites, stings, animal bites and boils. For forms of rashes, use internally and externally. Internally, Burdock is also useful for arthritic conditions, rheumatism, and many types of infections.
Calendula---Is a bittersweet, salty herb, that stimulates the liver, gall bladder, and uterus. It soothes the digestive system, clears infections, and is said to support the heart.
Camphor---.. crystals have strong antiseptic, stimulant, and antispasmodic properties and are applied EXTERNALLY as unguents or balms. Camphor acts as a counter-irritant and analgesic liniment to relieve arthritic and rheumatic pains, neuralgia and back pain. It may also be applied to skin problems, such as cold sores and chilblains, and used as a chest rub for bronchitis and other chest infections.
Caraway seeds ---
Refreshing stimulant, strongly aromatic herb, that calms spasms of the gastric tract and uterus, and is used as an expectorant for respiratory complaints.. Aids in Digestive complaints.
Cardamom ---
Is an excellent remedy for many digestive problems, helping to soothe indigestion, dyspepsia, gastralgia, colon spasms and flatulence. It has an aromatic and pungent taste and combines well with coffee and cocoa. It is used to disguise the less pleasant taste of other herbs..
Cassia Buds---
Has antibacterial properties and is used in the alleviation of urinary incontinence. It also energizes and tones, thereby enhancing circulation
Catnip--- Minty - almost a camphor-like scent and is bitter, astringent and cooling, relaxing spasms, increasing perspiration and is carminative and sedative.. High in vitamin C; and used to control Diarrhea. The tea also relieves bloating and fights stomach nausea from colds and flu.
However, Catnip increases menstrual flow and should NOT be taken by pregnant women.
Centuary---Aids Stomach
Chamomile---Fruity aroma, and is one of the most widely used herbs. It is a carminative, remedial tonic, which also has anti-inflammatory properties, and is used to encourage digestion and boost the immune system.. Relaxing, relieves Menstrual Cramps; soothes feeling of nausea.
Should not to be used when using anti-coagulant drugs.
Allergic reactions have been reported in people who are also allergic to Ragweed or any plants in the Daisy family.
Cherokee Rosehip---Fruits are astringent, acidic and contain flavonoids, tannins, carotenoids and volatile oil that stops discharge, Rosa laevigata enhances the ability for urination control. It also helps stabilize the kidneys. Male sexual inadequacies (e.g. nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, neurasthenia), female problems (e.g. leukorrhea, uterine bleeding), night sweating, excessive urination, bed wetting, chronic diarrhea, enteritis, chronic cough, high blood pressure.
Chickweed---Is a cooling and soothing herb that relieves itching, promotes healing and has anti-rheumatic properties. Used as a Blood Purifier,to treat inflammations, blisters, boils, and abscesses, and is rich in Potassium. Dissolves fat, helps stop food cravings; and fresh plant is edible in salads or as a cooked green.
Excess consumption of this herb can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Chicory, Roasted---As a tea or extract, chicory root is a bitter digestive tonic that also increases bile flow and decrease inflammation. The root is therapeutically similar to dandelion root, supporting the action of the stomach and liver and cleansing the urinary tract. Chicory is also taken for rheumatic conditions and gout, and as a mild laxative, one particularly appropriate for children..
Ground roasted chicory makes a good tonic and coffee substitute.
Cinnamon Powder---Is a pungent, sweet smelling, warming herb, that stimulates the circulation, relieves spasms, and helps to control high blood pressure, bleeding and indigestion..
This herb should NOT be used by pregnant women, or anybody suffering from stomach or duodenal ulcers..
Coltsfoot--- Lungs, Chest infections, wheezing.
Comfrey Leaf---Is a sweet, cooling herb, with expectorant, astringent, soothing and healing effects. It reduces inflammation and controls bleeding..
When taking Comfrey internally, great care must be taken to prevent liver toxicity and damage. The root carries the more potential risk - leaf form is safer.
Coriander--- It aids digestion, reduces flatulence and improves appetite, relieve spasms within the gut, and counters the effects of nervous tension. It also contains a diuretic that reduces blood pressure and eases headaches. Coriander is also chewed to sweeten the breath, especially after consumption of garlic, and it is applied externally as a lotion for rheumatic pain..
Damiana---Taken as a tea by those who study Tantric yoga; used as a Sexual Stimulant, and for Impotence.
Dandelion Leaf---Dandilion Root---
---Is a a bitter-sweet, cooling herb that has diuretic, laxative effects. It also stimulates liver function, improves digestion and reduces swelling and inflammation. It is a known hepatic, meaning that it cleanses opens and tonifies the liver, gall bladder and entire body. Rich in vitamin A, C, and minerals. Reduces water retention, and stimulates the body to burn fat.
Dill Leaf--- A digestive, pungent, cooling and diuretic herb that controls infection, acts a mild tranquilizer, and eases colic pains.
Elderflower---Rich in vitamins A and C. Blood purifier, Energy, also good for the kidney and liver. Is a bitter, pungent, cooling herb. The flowers and fruits are used to lower fever, reduce inflammation, sooth irritation and have a diuretic and anti-mucus effect; and is a powerful immune system stimulant which can relieve several cold and flu symptoms. Elderberry tea is an old and effective remedy for relieving coughs, treating sinus congestion, and reducing the pain and swelling of a sore throat.
The leaves and raw berries contain toxic cyanogenic glycosides and are poisonous. Berries should only ever be used as cooked, and NEVER use the leaves.
Eucalyptus Leaf Powder---
Eucalyptus Leaf---
An aromatic minty-camphor herb, that stimulates the system, is a decongestant and expectorant that relaxes spasms and lowers fever. It also has antibiotic properties..and promotes healing.
Excess use can cause headaches, convulsions and delirium, and in extreme cases may prove fatal.
Fennel Seed---Fennel Powder---
Has a sweet, aromatic Anise flavour. Is a diuretic herb that relieves digestive problems, increases lactation, relaxes spasms and reduces inflammation with expectorant, carminative and aromatic properties. Helps reduce and calms Coughs, warms and stimulates, and eases colic. Excellent for obesity, weight loss, opens digestion and liver function, burns fat, removes waste and mucus.
Fenugreek Powder----
Fenugreek Seed----
A bitter herb that increases milk-flow, stimulates the uterus, soothes irritated tissues, lowers fever, reduces blood sugar, improves digestion, promotes healing, and has laxative, expectorant, diuretic, anti-parasitic and anti-tumor effects!!. Aids in intestinal problems, and is used as an Aphrodisiac.
Feverfew---Natural remedy for Migraine headaches.
Updated 26 Sept...WARNING:>should never be taken with Imitrex or other Migraine medications. It can result in the patient's heart rate and blood pressure to rise dangerous levels.
Gentian Root--- Is a bitter, astringent, cleansing, anti-inflammatory and gastric stimulant herb, that reduces inflammation and lowers fevers..
Not to be used if gastric or duodenal ulcers are present.
Ginger Root c/s--- Ginger Powder---
Is a sweet, pungent, and aromatic herb, that has expectorant properties. The herb increases perspiration, improves and aids in digestion and liver function, controls nausea, vomiting and coughing. It stimulates circulation, relaxes spasms and relieves pain.
Should not to be taken or used by people with inflammatory skin complaints, ulcers of the digestive tract, or high fever.
Ginseng Root--- Ginseng is rejuvenating, restorative, boosts energy and vitality and is tonic to the brain. Has a wide scale of Uses: tonic, stimulant, physical and mental revitalizer, yawning and drowsiness, drowsiness with headache, stimulant to the secretory glands, acts on the lower part of the spinal cord, lumbago, sciatica, rheumatism, hiccough, dry mouth, dry tongue and lips, contracted joints. It affects physical and mental behaviour, and restores mental abilities, while increasing resistance to the effects of stress...Promotes strong nerves, sound sleep, improves memory, clear thinking and enhances concentration.
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Goldenrod---Is a bitter astringent and relaxant herb, that reduces inflammation, stimulates the liver and the kidneys, is used as a urinary antiseptic and also has an expectorant, healing and anti-fungal effect.
Grapeseed Powder--- Has a wide scale of uses, (mainly in ointments/salves) :acne, psoriasis, dry eczema, heavy feeling in the stomach, liver and bladder, rapid peristalsis, pulsating headache in the forehead, nausea and vomiting, pains in the bladder, and rheumatic pains in the joints of the hands and in the lumbar and sacral regions, secondary symptoms of syphilis, and poor nutrition. ...
Hawthorne Berry Powder---A aromatic, sweet and sour herb, that improves peripheral circulation and stabilizes the heart rate; blood pressure and coronary blood flow, and also acts as a diuretic and is a antioxidant. Regulates digestion, reduces cholesterol, fatty tissue, abdominal distension, and is used to strengthen the Heart.
Updated 26 Sept...WARNING:>Hawthorn Fruit should never be taken with Lanoxin (digoxin), the medication prescribed for most with heart ailments.
Hibiscus---An aromatic, tangy citrus flavour, astringent and cooling herb, that has diuretic properties and helps to lower fever as well as providing vitamin C. Sweetens stomach and breath.
Hollyhock/Blue Malva---For inflamed tissues.
Horehound---Is a VERY bitter herb, with antiseptic and expectorant properties, which also relieves spasms, increases perspiration, stimulates bile flow and has a calming effect on the heart..
Excessive and prolonged use may cause high blood pressure..
Hyssop---Is a bitter, astringent herb, with expectorant, anti-inflammatory and tonic effects (especially for the digestive, nervous and upper-respiratory systems).Use as a nervous system nourisher, possesses mild sedative properties, and can be taken regularly as a nerve-strengthening tonic - as it calms and steadys the nerves. Also a digestive tonic, stomach soother, and has traditionally been used as a remedy against colds, flu, coughs, bronchial congestion, pulmonary distress, asthma, sinus congestion, and sore throats. It lowers fever.
To be avoided by people suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure), and epilepsy.
Jasmine---Is an astringent, anti bacterial, anti viral, cooling and bitter herb. It stimulates the uterus, calms nerves and is reportedly an aphrodisiac for women.
It may also dull the mind when trying to concentrate.
Juniper Berries---A bitter, aromatic herb, that has antiseptic and diuretic properties, improving digestion, stimulating the uterus and reducing inflammation. Is used mainly for cleansing the Kidneys.
Juniper is an irritant, and best used with other, more soothing herbs, and should not be used when suffering from a kidney disease or infection.
Kudzu --- Flowers/leaves are used to fight fever, stomach upset, diarrhea, headaches, hangovers, muscle aches, and the aches and pains of the common cold. The leaves contain flavonoids, which are responsible for it's strong medicinal effect on the digestive and circulatory systems. The flavonoids, which are fairly well known as antioxidants, have the ability to inhibit the contraction of smooth muscle tissue, thereby increasing blood flow and relieving cramping in the intestines....
Lavender blossom---A exotic, aromatic flavour tonic herb, with a sweet scent. It relaxes spasms, benefits the digestion, stimulates peripheral circulation and the uterus and lowers fever. It is anti-septic and has an anti-depressant effect, and helps relieves fatigue.
Lemon Balm---(see also Bee Balm/Melissa) Lemony. Counteracts stress, soothes nerves.
Lemongrass Powder---Has a pleasant lemony fragrance and has antimicrobial, analgesic, antipyretic, antioxidant and anti-fungal properties. Is also a Mild diuretic.
Lemon Grass c/s---Lemon grass is principally taken as a tea to remedy digestive problems diarrhea and stomachache. It relaxes the muscles of the stomach and gut, relieves cramping pains and flatulence, and is particularly suitable for children..
Lemon Verbena---Is an aromatic, with a distinctly lemony flavour, astringent herb, rich in volatile oils, which has a calming effect, relieving spasms (especially of the digestive system) while reducing fever. Mild sedative.
Licorice Root in Honey--- It is known to soothe sore throat and elevate blood pressure, which is why modern herbalists prescribe it to help people stop smoking.
Linden---Mildly sweet, and aromatic, mucilaginous herb, with diuretic, expectorant and calming properties, lowering blood pressure and increasing perspiration.. Tranquilizing, soothes nerves, indigestion, cramp and stress.
Lobelia---Bitter. Chest, and Lungs, Energy, Relaxant and helps Headaches.
Madder Root, Aromatic---Pungent and slightly warm - "Sweet Breath Herb Tea" combines Aromatic Madder, and Jasmine Flower..where it is used to strengthen the lung and stomach meridians, enhance mental alertness, and freshen the breath.
Marjoram---Is a pungent, relaxing, calming, warming, expectorant and restorative herb, used to help relieve spasms, while stimulating circulation and the uterus.
Marshmallow Root--- A sweet, mucilaginous herb has expectorant properties and also soothes and softens tissue, while controlling bacterial infections..
Absorption of other drugs may be slower, when taken simultaneously.
Meadowsweet--- Is a soothing healing herb, with astringent, aromatic and antacid properties, helping to relieve rheumatic muscle and joint pain..
Not to be used by people hypersensitive to aspirin/salicylates.
Mints (see Seperate descriptions)---Aids digestion, relieves nausea and flatulence, sweetens breath.
Motherwort---Uses of this herb include decreasing muscle spasms, and lowering blood pressure. Other uses include the improvement of fertility, the relief of postpartum depression and menopause. Antispasmodic and sedative, Motherwort promotes relaxation rather than drowsiness. Motherwort stimulates the muscles of the uterus, and is particularly suitable for delayed periods, period pain and premenstrual tension..Not suitable for Pregnant women
Mullein Leaf--- A bitter, cooling, mucilaginous herb that promotes healing and soothes the tissues. It has diuretic, analgesic, expectorant, and antiseptic properties, and is aken to treat Swollen Joints.
Myrtle---Aviod use if Blood Type "B" and "AB" As a tea to remedy disorders of the digestive and urinary systems..
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