Natural Healing Properties of Common Herbs

Any information presented here is not presented with the purpose of diagnosing or prescribing. One may use this information, although very brief, in cooperation with ones physician in a mutual desire to build and maintain health. In the event that one uses this information without his/her doctor’s approval, he/she is prescribing for him/herself. This is his/her constitutional right; no responsibility is assumed on the part of the author, publisher or distributor of this work. It is not the purpose of this publication to replace the services of a physician nor is it the purpose to guarantee any medical or nutritional preparation or the effectiveness thereof. Not all herbs are suited to everyone.

Alfalfa - arthritis, ulcers, liver & pituitary function, asthma, mineral rich. Blood purifier.

Astragalus - immune system tonic, increases metabolism & energy, edema

Barberry Bark – corrects liver function and promotes bile flow

Barley Grass - high in minerals, essential amino acids, vitamins and enzymes, anti-inflammatory

Beet Rt – excellent for the bowels as it stimulates through the liver

Bilberry - eye disorders, night vision, aids circulation

Black Cohosh - asthma, high cholesterol, blood pressure, menstrual cramps, hot flushes

Black Walnut - relieves sores of the mouth and throat, cleanses the body of parasites.

Blessed Thistle – increases appetite and circulation, brain food

Blueberry – see bilberry

Blue Vervain - sedative and diaphoretic

Buchu - diuretic, urinary antiseptic, acid urine, gravel

Buckthorn - constipation

Burdock Rt. - skin disorders, boils, gout, restores liver function, stimulates immune system.

Calendula – infections, colds, mild immune and circulatory stimulation, excellent topical for skin injuries or lesions including burns.

Capsicum (Cayenne) – improves circulation, aids digestion, nausea, rheumatism and arthritis.

Cascara Sagrada – laxative and colon cleanser.

Catnip – stomach upset, gastritis, colic, digestive tonic

Chamomile – nerve tonic, sleep aid, appetite and digestive aid, relieves headaches and cramps.

Chaparral – bacterial, viral & parasitic infections. Very bitter. Caution

Chickweed – fomentation for rashes, very nutritional.

Cleavers – cleansing to the lymph and urinary systems

Comfrey – good source of calcium, builds bone and muscle. Excellent poultice. Caution

Cornsilk – diuretic, soothes urinary tract

Cramp Bark – for smooth muscle cramps or spasms, esp. digestive and uterine.

Damiana – relieves hormonal headaches, tonic for nervous depression, poor appetite, libido.

Dandelion Rt – Cleanses bloodstream and liver, improves bile, age spots & cholesterol.

Echinacea Ang. & Purp. – immune stimulant, antibiotic, anti viral, cold and flu

Elder – expectorant, diaphoretic, blood purifier, mild laxative

Eyebright – allergies, mild eye inflammations, colds, sinus congestion, topical astringent

False Unicorn – strengthens female reproductive system

Fennel – appetite suppressant, flatulence, aids digestion

Fenugreek Seed – reduces mucus, lowers cholesterol and lubricates intestines.

Ginger - relieves stomach disorders, morning and motion sickness, hot flushes, menstrual cramps.

Ginkgo – improves peripheral circulation, hearing, potency, cerebral and coronary blood flow.

Ginseng – immune stimulant, improves stress management, relieves impotence.

Goldenseal – nature’s antibiotic, immune stimulant, aids mucus membranes.

Gravel Root – flushes kidney sediment, soothes mucus membranes esp. urinary tract.

Gymnema – reduces sugar cravings

Hawthorn – Strong heart tonic, lowers blood pressure

Hibiscus – for the stomach and nerves, excellent to add to a pleasure tea.

Hops – strong muscle relaxant, sedative for anxiety, promotes restful sleep, estrogenic prop.

Horsetail – diuretic & astringent, high in silica & calcium, strengthens nails, hair & teeth

Hydrangea –diuretic, kidney stones

Juniper Berry – diuretic, bladder or kidney conditions

Kava Kava – diuretic, sedative

Lemon Balm – nutritive

Lemon Grass – stimulant, diaphoretic, anti-spasmodic

Licorice Rt – demulcent and expectorant for coughs, improves adrenal function, laxative

Lobelia – strong bronchial dilator - asthma, nervine, in large doses it is emetic (causes vomiting)

Marshmallow - demulcent for soothing mucus membrane irritation

Mistletoe – relieves tension and spasms

Mullein – lymph, lung irritation, earaches as an oil

Myrrh Gum – wound healing, astringent, antiseptic; toxic over long periods

Nettle – astringent, alkalinizing diuretic, nutritive

Oat straw – nervine, stimulant and antispasmodic, helpful to break addictions

Oregon Grape – liver tonic and cleanser, blood purifier, laxative

Parsley Rt – diuretic, emmenagogue – contraindicated in large doses in pregnancy.

Passion Flower – antispasmodic and nerve sedative, worry, anxiety or depression, gives restful sleep, hypertension

Peach Bark – demulcent, sedative, diuretic, expectorant

Peppermint – relieves gas, indigestion, calms nausea

Periwinkle – reduces the flow of fluid or blood while toning the membranes

Prickly Ash Bark – stimulates circulation, lymph and mucus

Psyllium – bulking agent for the bowel, softens stool

Raspberry – diarrhea, morning sickness, menstrual cramps

Red Clover – antibiotic, relaxant, blood cleanser, skin disorders

Reishi Mushroom – Strong immune booster, aids healing

Rosehips – infections, bladder problems, combats stress

Sarsaparilla – soothes mucus membranes, relieves gas, digestive tonic, hormonal skin and joints (arthritis)

Senna – laxative, cleans intestines

Sheep Sorrel – tonic to the kidneys, cleans blood

Skullcap – soothing to the nerves, PMS tension and headache relief

Slippery Elm Bark- soothes inflamed mucus membranes

Soloman’s Seal –inflammation of the stomach and bowel

Spearmint – cooling, digestive aid

Squaw Vine – eases childbirth

Stillingia – soothes respiratory mucus membranes & bronchial

Tumeric – aromatic stimulant, anti inflammatory

Turkey Rhubarb Rt – laxative, astringent

Uva Ursi – urinary antiseptic and astringent, tones the bladder

Valerian – nervousness, pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia

Violet – coughs, urinary infection, lymph congestion

White Oak Bark – astringent, excellent for gum irritation, gall stones, varicose veins

Witch Hazel – astringent

Wood Betony – tones, relaxes and strengthens the nervous system

Wormwood – stimulates digestion, parasites

Yarrow – tones blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, fevers

Yellow Dock – iron deficiency, skin problems, constipation, bile flow, blood cleanser

Yucca – gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis

We stock and sell all listed herbs by the ounce and custom make tinctures and formulas.

Price list available. We stock many common herbs as tinctures, example wild yam.