Natural Healing Properties of Common Herbs

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Agnus Castus (Vitex) – menstrual regulator, promotes progesterone production, improves circulation and tone of female organs

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

Arnica - for bruised muscles, swelling and athletic injuries

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

Bayberry Bark - stimulates intestinal movement, reduces bronchial constriction

Bee Pollen - promotes energy and healing. Not for diabetics or young children.

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.

Bladderwrack - thyroid, trace minerals

Blessed Thistle – increases appetite and circulation, brain food

Bloodroot – topical cream for skin irregularities esp. growths

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.

Butchers Broom - for circulatory disorders, leg cramps, varicose veins, hemorrhoids.

Calamus – stomach problems, to quit smoking

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

Cat’s Claw – anti-inflammatory, esp. for arthritis

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

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

Chaste tree / Agnus Castus (Vitex) – menstrual regulator, promotes progesterone production, improves circulation and tone of female organs

Chickweed – fomentation for rashes, very nutritional.

Cinnamon (organic) - carminative spice and blood sugar regulation

Cleavers – cleansing to the lymph and urinary systems

Cloves – for pain, a warming carminative

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

Condurango - stomach tonic and restorative

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.

Devil’s Claw – elimination of uric acid, for gout and arthritis

Dong Quai – female disorders, hot flushes, PMS

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.

Frankincense – tumors, ulcers vomiting

Garlic – natural antibiotic, lowers cholesterol, aids arteriosclerosis.

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.

Gota Kola – decreases fatigue and depression, circulation.

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

Hyssop – indigestion, gas, diuretic, expectorant

Irish Moss – expectorant, anti – inflammatory, demulcent

Juniper Berry – diuretic, bladder or kidney conditions

Kava Kava – diuretic, sedative

Kelp – nourishes the body, hair, stimulates metabolism. Rich in iodine for the thyroid

Lavender – carminative, anti –spasmodic, anti-depressant, headaches related to stress

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)

Maca - hormonal regulation esp for menopause

Marshmallow - demulcent for soothing mucus membrane irritation

Milk Thistle – liver regeneration and cleansing

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

Pennyroyal – avoid during pregnancy, eases spasm, and gas, Stimulates menstruation.

Peppermint – relieves gas, indigestion, calms nausea

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

Pleurisy Rt – antispasmodic and expectorant

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

Saffron - cooking

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

Saw Palmetto – relieves prostate problems, strengthens male reproductive organs

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

Spirulina – appetite suppressant, energy booster

Squaw Vine – eases childbirth

Stillingia – soothes respiratory mucus membranes & bronchial

St John’s Wort – for anxiety and depression, immune stimulation, Caution: avoid excessive sun

Stone root – sedative, gravel in the urine, lymph or venous congestion

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

White Willow Bark – pain reducing, anti-inflammatory for headaches and arthritis

Wild Yam – PMS, menopause, gall bladder and digestive colic

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

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