Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ginseng


Ginseng
The root is used. Excellent for low blood pressure. Increases the capillary
circulation of the brain and also helps with nervous exhaustion. Useful for
chest troubles, colds stomach and lungs.

Gotu Kola
Contains remarkable rejuvenating properties. Is known as “The Secret of
Perpetual Youth.” It strengthens the heart, memory and brain.

Henna
Use the leaves and root. Effective treatment for the liver and skin
infections.

Hops
Has a remarkable relaxing effect on the central nervous system. It is also
effective for anemia and restoring the appetite.

Horsetail
Contains a great deal of silica, which helps keep the elasticity in the skin.
Also an effective diuretic and helps with kidney stones.

Hydrangea
Use dried roots, rhizomes. The greatest use for Hydrangea is for treating
enlarged prostate glands. It is also effective for urinary infections like
cystitis, including stones.



Monday, August 15, 2011

Aniseed


Aniseed
Use the dried fruit. The strong oil in Aniseed provides the basis for its
internal use to ease griping, intestinal colic and flatulence. It also has an
expectorant and anti-spasmodic action and may be used in bronchitis, in
tracheitis where there is persistent irritable coughing, and in whooping
cough. The oil itself can be the base for an ointment to help control lice
and the oil can be used directly in the control of lice.

Arrowroot
Use as a demulcent and nutritive food for urinary and bowel affections in
infants and invalids in convalescence.

Apple Tree
Use the bark to create a tonic that will treat gravel in the bladder and also
aid in reducing fever.

Astragalus
Widely used in Chinese Medicine, it boosts the immune system. Use for
anything from the common cold to cancer.

Arnica
Not to be taken internally, this is an excellent treatment for bruises and
sprains. Will also help relieve rheumatic pain as well as pain and
inflammation of phlebitis.