Methods of use
Contraindications
Ailments list
Instead of reaching for modern “drugs” when you are feeling ill, you can try a more natural herbal approach. Many people take a tablet when they have a headache, believing that it is going to cure the headache. It won’t…. what headache tablets do is take away the pain – nothing more. 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 guess I should mention how to use herbal preparations. 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 whole/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.
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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Peppermint, Ginger, Cinnamon, Fennel, Lemonbalm, Chamomile.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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C
Calcium buildup (Removes)
Burdock.
Calluses
Wintergreen
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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, 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.
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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.
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Debility
Ginseng, Gentain, Sarsaparilla, Wormwood, Horsetail,
Oakstraw.
Delirium
Mistletoe, Hops, Pennyroyal, Safflower, Scullcap.
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.
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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, Lemon
balm, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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,.
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Joints
Swollen joints
Irish moss, Kelp, Rhubarb, Scullcap, Yellow dock,
Bedstraw.
Painful
Sarsaparilla, wintergreen, Arnica, Ginger, Eucalyptus,
Cowslip.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Poisoning
Food Poisoning
Lobelia
Lead Poisoning
Mandrake.
Poisoning
Wormwood.
Poison Ivy/Oak
Sassafras, Slippery Elm, Witchhazel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TB
Aloe vera, Black cohosh, Black walnut, Coltsfoot, Comfrey,
Irish moss, Juniper, Marjoram, Mullein, Myrrh, Pennyroyal, Saffron, Slippery
elm, Witchhazel, Echinacea.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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“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.
3 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 tablespoon (Tb)
2 cups = 1 pint
1 cup = 250ml
1 tb = 20ml
1tsp = 5ml
60 drops = 1 teaspoon (tsp)
2 tablespoons (Tb) = 1 fluid ounce (floz)
4 floz = 1 Gill
2 Gills = 1 cup
1 dram = 1/8 floz (1/2 tsp + 1/8 tsp)
4 drams = 1/2 floz (1 tb)
Double handful = approx 1 1/2 cups
Handful = approx 2/3 cup
Fistfull = Approx 1/3 cup
Palmfull = approx 1/4 cup
3 Fingers = 3 1/2 tsp
2 fingers = 1 tsp
pinch = 1/8 tsp
Liquid
1 floz = approx 30ml
2 floz = approx 60ml
4 floz = approx 125 ml
8 floz = approx 285ml
1 pint = approx 570ml
Dry
1 oz = approx 28g
2 oz = approx 57g
4oz = approx 113g
8oz = approx 229g
1 pound (lb) = approx 454g