Herbal Plant

Oregon Grape
Use the root and rhizome. Similar to both Golden Seal and Barberry.
Main use is in the treatment of chronic, scaly skin conditions such as
psoriasis and eczema. Also effective for the liver, gall bladder and as a
laxative for chronic constipation.

Milkweed
Can be used to increase the secretion of bile from the liver and gallbladder.
Use as a liver tonic and useful for gallstones, stomach and urine.

Myrrh Gum
Valuable for bronchial and lung diseases. Excellent for pyorrhea.
Removes halitosis or bad breath when taken internally. Excellent remedy
for ulcers, piles and hemorrhoids.

Nettle
The Nettle is another one of those “universal” plants. They are found all
over the world and they strengthen the entire body. Rheumatism, arthritis,
eczema, nosebleeds, arteries, lessen blood pressure are just a few
applications. Nettles contain calcium, chlorine, iron, potassium, silicon,
sodium and sulphur.


Passion Flower
Used as a sedative. Gives a calming effect helping headaches, neuralgia,
hysteria and high blood pressure caused by mental attitude.

Pennyroyal
This is a valuable remedy for women during menopause. It should not be
used by pregnant women because it will bring on suppressed
menstruation. Also good for fevers, colds and phlegm in chest and lungs.
Pansy
Pansies contain Vitamins A, B and C, niacin, chlorine, iron, magnesium,
potassium, silicon, and trace minerals. Effective for treatment of the
bladder and kidneys.

Parsley
Known to be rich in Vitamin B and potassium, and tumerous cells cannot
multiply in potassium. An excellent diuretic and one of the most excellent
herbs for gallbladder as it expels gallstones.

Herbal Plant

Gentian Root
An excellent tonic and blood purifier. Treats the liver, worms, fever and
colds. It is also very effective for snake bites due to it's equality with
quinine.

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.

Juniper Berries
Excellent for kidney and bladder problems relating to pancreas and
adrenal glands. Works well for dropsy and leucorrhea.

Kelp
As we mentioned earlier, we will include descriptions that are not
necessarily herbs. This is one of them. Kelp is excellent for the thyroid
gland and goiters. Has a remedial and normalizing action on the sensory
nerves. Good for nails and hair and cleanses radiation from the body.


Ginger
Useful in all painful spasms of the bowels and stomach. Taken hot, it is
excellent for suppressed menstruation. A catalyst from the pelvic area
down.

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.

Hawthorne
Known as the heart herb. It is used to dilate the coronary blood vessels in
a mild way and restore the heart muscle wall.

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.

Golden Seal
Use the root. A powerful agent used in treating ulcers, diphtheria,
tonsillitis and spinal meningitis. It is one of the best substitutes for quinine.
It acts as an insulin.

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

Herbal Plant

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.