Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Kind of herbal


Balm of Gilead
Also known as Poplar buds and Balsam Poplar. Bark and leaves are
used to alleviate discomfort of cough colds, lung trouble and kidneys.
Secondary, the buds can be used as a tea for gargling making it an
excellent remedy for sore throats, coughs and laryngitis.

Balm
Also known as Lemon Balm, Sweet Balm or Melissa. Using the green
leaves and flowers, balm is a natural deterrent to perspiration, will also
bring boils to a head, is useful for stings and toothache as well as
flatulence and digestion.

Barberry
Use to correct liver function and promote the flow of bile. Also effective for
the inflammation of the gall bladder due to gall stones.

Basil
Yes this is the same basil that you use in cooking. Create a tea from the
dried herb to treat nausea.

Balmony
Also known as Bitter Herb, Snake Head, Turtle Head or Turtle Broom.
Good for the liver, stomach and used in the treatment of eczema. Also
used in treatment of gall stones, inflammation of the gall-bladder and in
jaundice. It stimulates the appetite, eases colic, dyspepsia and
biliousness and is helpful in debility.

Bayberry
Also known as Candleberry, Waxberry and Wax Myrtle. Use bark, leaves
and flowers. For treatment of sore throat, piles, bleeding of the stomach,
lungs, bowels and very effective as a douche.

Bay
Create a tonic from the leaves for strength. Also aids in digestion and
cramps.

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