Type of herbs

Cherry
Use the bark to treat phlegm in the throat, tuberculosis, coughs,
bronchitis, heart and blood pressure.

Calamus
Use the root to treat fever, stomach ailments, sores, burns, ulcers. Also
known to destroy a taste for tobacco!

California Poppy
Use dried aerial parts. A non-addictive alternative to the Opium Poppy.
Used as a sedative for children where there is over-excitability and
sleeplessness.

Calendula
You probably know this as Marigold. Use the whole flower tops or just the
petals. One of the best herbs for treating local skin problems and may be
used wherever there is an inflammation on the skin.

Caraway
The part of this to use is the seeds. A calming herb that will help to ease
flatulence. This use is particularly helpful in children. It also stimulates
the appetite and because it is also an astringent it will help laryngitis,
bronchitis and bronchial asthma.

Cascara Sagrada
Also known as Sacred Bark, Chittem Bark, and Cascara. The part to use
is the bark after aging. Best use is for chronic constipation.

Cayenne
Also known as Capsicum, Chili or Chili Pepper, Hot Pepper and Tabasco
Pepper. This is an effective treatment for pleurisy, kidney problems, skin
and colds.

Catnip
Also known as Catmint and Catnep. This is a traditional cold and flu
treatment. Can also use it to drive your cat crazy!

Celery Seeds
Use dried ripe fruits to use as an anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic,
diuretic or anti-spasmodic. Great for treating rheumatism, arthritis and
gout.

Chapparal
Very useful in cases of acne, arthritis, chronic backache, skin conditions of
warts and blotches. Also one of the best cancer herbs.

Chestnut
Use inner bark and leaves to treat colds and liver ailments.

Cinnamon
Makes a great antiseptic and use to treat colds.
Coltsfoot
Also known as Coughwort, Horsehoof and Foals Foot. Use the dried
flowers and leaves. There are useful levels of zinc in the leaves of this
herb, which has been known to have anti-inflammatory results. Use for
coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma.

Chamomile
The total list of benefit and treatments for Camomile is huge. Just a few
come to mind, insomnia, anxiety, menopausal depression, loss of
appetite, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, colic, aches and pains of 'flu, migraine,
neuralgia, teething, vertigo, motion sickness, conjunctivitis, inflamed skin.
This may seem too good to be true, but it reflects the wide range of actions
in the body.

Type of herbal

Blue Cohosh
Also known as Papoose Root or Squawroot. Use the root and rhizome.
Interesting that the secondary names pertain to women and children. This
is an excellent tonic for the uterus and may be used wherever there may
be a weakness. Because it has a anti-spasmodic action, it will ease false
labor pains. When labor does ensue, using Blue Cohosh shortly before
birth will help in an easy delivery.

Burdock
Also known as Lappa and Beggars Buttons. The part of the plant that is
used is the rhizome. This is a bitter herb, but very effective for the
treatment of skin diseases such as dry and scaly skin and when used over

Black Root
Relieves liver congestion, jaundice and for an inflamed gall-bladder.

Black Walnut Hulls
Expels parasites and tape worms. Rich in manganese which is important
for nerves, brain and cartilage. Also used for many kind so skin diseases.

Blue Flag
The part of this plant to use is the root. It is active for cancer, rheumatism,
blood impurities, skin, liver and a good laxative.

Bogbean
Useful for treatment of rheumatism, osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis. Also has a stimulating effect on the walls of the colon and
digestive juices.

Boneset
Boneset is one of the best remedies for the relief of symptoms that come
with the flue. It will quickly relieve the aches and pains as well as help to
reduce fever.

Blood Root
Also known as Red Root, Red Indian Paint and Tetterwort. The part of the
plant that is used is the dried rhizome (root). It is effective for the treatment
of bronchitis easing the bronchial muscles. Also proven effective for the
treatment of asthma, croup and laryngitis.

Blessed Thistle
Excellent for hormone balance. Helps in all types of female disorders.
Good for migraine headaches by improving on taking oxygen to the brain.


Borage
Effective treatment for kidneys, ringworm, mouth sores and the blood. It is
highly recommended after any treatment with cortisone or steroids as it
will revive and renew the adrenal glands over time.

Buchu
Use the leaves to treat urinary ailments as well as kidney, bladder,
perspiration and prostate illness.

Bugleweed
Bugleweed is specific for over-active thyroid glands where there is
tightness of breath, palpitations and shaking. Good for the central nervous
system.

Buckthorn Bark
Acts as a mild, yet reliable and effective laxative. It also works again gout
and dropsy.
a long period of time can be helpful in the treatment of psoriasis.

Butternut
Also known as Butternut, White Walnut, Lemon Walnut, Oilnut. It
influences, with great energy, the liver, small intestines, colon and rectum,
causing and increased manufacture and elimination of bile, as well as
increased activity of the glands of the intestinal tract.

Herbal information

Black Cohosh
Also known as Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot, Rattleweed,
Squawroot. The dried root is the part used. This is a powerful relaxant as
well as being extremely effective with easing painful menstrual cramps.
Ovarian cramps will be relieved as well as bringing on a delayed menstrual
cycle. It is also effective in the treatment of arthritis, osteo-arthritis,
rheumatic pain and neurological pan. In small doses, appetite and
digestion are greatly improved and is very beneficial for the nervous
system in general.

Beet Root (Red)
A liver and spleen cleanser. It reactivates a sluggish liver. Should be taken
in small amounts.

Bitter Sweet
Use root and twig for purifying blood, treating ailments of the liver,
pancreas, spleen, glandular organs, piles, jaundice, burns skin and fever.

Black Haw
Used the dried root. A powerful relaxant for the uterus, is used to assist in
threatened miscarriage as well as false labor pains. Also good for
reducing blood pressure

Bee Pollen
Good for allergies. Excellent as an energy food. Aids in radiation sickness,
the kind people get when they undergo radiation therapy for cancer.

Bergamot
Useful for soothing the stomach and flatulence.

Betony
Useful as a blood purifier, also effective for epilepsy, jaundice and colic.

Birch
Leaves are an effective treatment for cystitis and other urinary infections.
Also good for gout, arthritic pain and rheumatism.

Bitter Root
Use the root for fever, liver problems, bowels, gallstones diabetes and
ailments involving mucous membranes.

Blackberry
Use the bark of the root and rhizome. A safe, gentle remedy that can be
used for diarrhea, dysentery and externally for skin eruptions and burns.

Black Catechu
Effective treatment for diarrhea, dysentery and as a local application for
sore mouths and gums.