|
Herbs |
Parts Used |
Characteristics |
- ALOE VERA
- (Aloe Barbadensis)
|
- Inner Gel of Plant
|
- Said to be useful in treating certain intestinal
disorders including stomach ulcers. Helps improve absorption of
nutrients. Gentle laxative.
|
- BLACK COHOSH
- (Cimicifuga Racemosa)
|
- Root
|
- Has been used as a relaxant,antispasmodic and
sedative. Also used in cases of rheumatism, neuralgis and painful
menstruation.
|
- CAYENNE
- (Capsicum Annum)
|
Seeds |
Can be used as a
gargle to treat sore throat and
hoarseness. Reduces nausea from sea sickness
and relives symptoms of rheumatism and inflammatory ailments.
|
CHAMOMILE
- (Anthemis Nobilis)
|
Flowers of Plant |
Know to be an effective remedy
for menstrual discomfort and associated symptoms. Gentle sedative,
helpful in treating insomnia. |
CHAPPARAL
- (Larria Mexicana)
|
Crushed Fresh Leaves |
Used by the indians as a topical
application to help heal wounds, sores and bites. |
CHICKWEED
- (Stellaria Media)
|
Herb |
Relief for symptoms of
bronchitis, coughs, colds,
inflammation. Also used as a laxative. |
COMFREY
- (Symphytum Officinale)
|
Root |
Relieves chest congestion.
External application useful in healing skin injuries. |
CORNSILK
- (Stigmata Maydis)
|
Dried Corn Silk |
Useful as a diuretic, cardiac
stimulant. Remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. |
| DONG QUAI |
Root |
Popular Chinese herb used to
improve mental acuity and to help relieve symptoms of daily stress and
mental fatigue. Especially soothing for women's PMS ailments.
|
DANDELION
ROOT
(Taraxacum Officinole) |
Root |
Has been used to fight anemia
because it contains iron, calcium, and trace minerals. An ideal
laxative, it also helpful in treating poor circulation, bowel
inflammation and stomach disorders. |
DEVIL'S CLAW
- (Harpagophytum Procumbens)
|
Tuber |
Relief for symptoms of arthritis,
rheumatism.
Anti-inflammatory effect. |
| ECHINACEA |
Root |
Helps stimulate glandular organs
such as the
kidneys to function more efficiently. Has been
used by herbalists to fight infection, detoxify and
stimulate healing. Also used to relieve symptoms
of hay fever and other allergies. |
EYEBRIGHT
- (Euphrasia Officinalis)
|
Herb |
Used to treat jaundice, loss of
memory and
vertigo. Topically, has been used to relieve
conjunctivitis (pink eye). |
FENNEL SEED
- (Foeniculm Vulgare)
|
Seeds |
Helps decrease the appetite so it
has been used
used for weight-loss. Aids acid stomach,
intestinal gas and gastric troubles. |
FO-TI
- (Polygonum Multiflorum)
|
Root |
Acts as an effective diuretic.
Excellent
nourishment for the blood. Also has been used to
help improve memory and treat mental
depression. |
GINGER
- (Zingiber Officinale)
|
Rootstock |
Eases the effect of cold and
soothes sore throat.
Said to be very effective in preventing symptoms
of motion sickness. |
| GINKGO
BILOBA |
Leaf Extract |
Used extensively in Europe to
treat a variety of
ailments... short term memory loss, mild
depression, vertigo. Helps increase blood
circulation to the brain and has positive effect
on mental performance. |
GINSENG
- (Ponax Quinque Folius)
|
Root |
- A demulcent, it is helpful for coughs, colds and
chest congestion. Reduces symptoms of feverish and inflammatory
illness and can help relieve nausea and vomiting.
|
GOLDEN SEAL
- (Hydrastis Canadenis)
|
Root |
- Helps decrease nausea. Excellent remedy for
colds, stomach and liver troubles. Also has been used as a laxative.
May be used externally as a soothing eyewash and to treat pyorrhea.
|
GOTU-KOLA
- (Cantella Asiatica)
|
Herb |
- Accelerates healing of bruises and abscesses.
Acts as a sedative and diuretic. Also claimed to energize brain
cells and relieve tension.
|
HAWTHORN
- (Crataegus Oxyacantha)
|
Berries |
- Provides nutritive support to the heart and
circulatory system. Stimulates increased enzyme metabolism in the
heart muscle. Improves oxygen utilization.
|
JUNIPER
- (Juniperus Communis)
|
Berries |
- Excellent for kidney and bladder difficulties.
Also effective in relieving flatulence and gastric afflictions.
|
LICORINE
- (Glyeyrrhiza Glabra)
|
Root |
- Acts as a soothing remedy for aggravation in the
upper respiratory tract. Also used to heal ulcers, inhibit the
growth of harmful viruses has the ability to stimulate the adrenal
glands.
|
PARSLEY
- (Petroselinum Satirum)
|
Leaves, Root, Seeds |
- An excellent diuretic. Valuable in treating gall
bladder problems. High iron content makes it valuable in preventing
anemia. Also has been used to treat menstrual problems, asthma,
coughs and indigestion.
|
| PAU D'ARCO |
Inner Bark |
- Popular herb from South America used primarily to
fight infection and to strengthen the immune system.
|
PEPPERMINT
- (Mentha Piperita)
|
Leaf Extract |
- The best know herbal remedy for stomach problems.
Used for treating indigestion, intestinal gas and to inhibit
diarrhea.
|
RED CLOVER
- (Trifolium Pratense)
|
Blossoms |
- Excellent for bronchial congestion. Relaxing to
nerves and entire system. Externally, Red Clover is valuable in
treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, shingles and acne.
|
SARSAPARILLA
- (Smilax Officinalis)
|
Root |
- Used extensively in China for a variety of
conditions. Has been recommended to relieve symptoms of rheumatism
and arthritis. Also know to be useful as a diuretic and to enhance
digestive functioning.
|
SLIPPERY ELM
- (Ulmus Fulva)
|
Inner Bark |
- Soothing and healing to the mucous membranes of
the lungs and gastro-intestinal tract. Also useful in treating
inflamed membranes in the stomach, bowels, kidney and urinary tract.
|
VALERIAN
- (Valeriana Officinalis)
|
Root |
- Used as an herbal sedative and mild tranquilizer.
Helpful in calming nervous tension and treating insomnia.
|
WHITE WILLOW
- (Salix Alba)
|
Bark |
- Pain reliever, fever reducer. Used as an antacid
in stomach troubles (heartburn, gas, indigestion). Has a major
constituent know as salicin, which is closely related to aspirin and
produces similar effects as a pain reliever.
|
| YUCCA |
Extract from Plant |
Has been used successfully for
relief of arthritis and rheumatism symptoms. |
