Guide to Common Herbs

Alfalfa:
High in vitamins (esp.K), minerals, enzymes and chlorophyll; blood liver purifier, body alkalizer; used for arthritis and rheumatism.

Astragalus:
Aids immune system; promote healing; combats fatigue.

Barberry:
Hepatic, laxative, tonic; stimulates digestion; lowers blood pressure; used for liver for female organs, sore throat, hemorrhages, and nasal congestion; improves circulation.

Black Cohosh:
Tonic for female disorders; contains estrogen; used for childbirth and high blood pressure.

Black Walnut:
Used for sore throat, parasites, lung fungal infections.

Bladderwrack:
Increases thyroid activity used for weight control, goiter and parasites.

Blessed Thistle:
Used to balance female hormones, increase lactation, improve circulation, heal the liver and relieve migraine headaches.

Blue Cohosh:
Emmenagogue; aids childbirth and vaginitis; used for heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

Buchu:
Diuretic; used for inflammation, blood sugar, kidney, bladder and digestive problems.

Buckthorn Bark:
Mild purgative, vermifuge; used for gout and dropsy.

Burdock:
Blood, liver, kidney and lymph purfier; used for gout, skin disorders and cleansing.

Butternut:
Mild hepatic and cathartic; beneficial to lower bowels; used for chronic constipation and diarrhea.

Butcher's Broom:
Used for circulation, gout, varicose veins, phlebitis, hemorrhoids, kidney, bladder and leg cramps.

Cascara Sagrada:
Tonic, cathartic; increases sectrections of the liver, stomach, pancreas and bowels; toning laxative used for chronic constipation, gout and liver problems.

Catnip:
Relaxant: used for stress, convulsions, gas, colic, digestion, colds, influenza and to reduce fever.

Cayenne:
Stimulant, tonic, styptic; promotes circulation, heals tissue, strengthens heart, normalize B/P; used for digestion, stomach, ulcers, kidneys, lungs and pancrease; enhances action of other herbs.

Cedar Berry:
Astringent; helps to lower insulin needs in diabetes.

Chamomile:
Sedative, stomachic, carminative; soothing to the nerves, aids digestion; used for colic, colds, DT's headaches and fever.

Chaparral:
Blood purifier, diuretic, tonic; heals urethral tract and lymph system; used for arthritis, infections, cancer and skin disorders.

Chickweed:
Demulcent, diuretic, used for skin, blood disorders, internal inflamations, weight control, colds, lungs.

Corn Silk:
Diuretic, used for kidney, bladder and prostrate problems.

Damiana:
Strengthens male and female reproductive organs, helps with infertility, menopause, hot flashes, headaches and fatigue.

Dandelion:
Blood cleaners, liver detoxifier, mild laxative, diuretic; used for gout, rheumatism, hepatitis and eczema; strengthens glands.

Devil's Claw:
Used for arthritis and liver kidney problems.

Dong Quai:
Hormone regulator; enhances the effect of both male and female hormones; aids fertility, menopause, PMS and calms nerves.

Echinacea:
Powerful antibiotic, anti-viral, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory; blood purifier, immune stimulant; used for colds, flu, infections, fever lymph glands and liver.

Ephedra:
Powerful antibiotic, anti-viral, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory; blood purfier, immune stimulant; used for colds, flu, infections, fever, lymph glands and liver.

Eyebright:
Anti-inflammatory; used internally and as an eyewash for weakness and disorders.

Fennel:
Antispasmodic, stomach, diuretic, carminative, expectorant, galactagogue, used for flatulence, indigestion, colic and cramps.

Fenugreek:
Reduces fever and mucous; lubricates the intestines; used for arthritis, colds colic, indigestion, fever and aids liver functions.

Feverfew:
Helps prevent migraine headaches; anti-inflammatory; used for arthritis, colds, colic, indigestion, fever and aids liver function.

Foti (ho sho wu):
Brain tonic; mood elevator, used for depression, memory, insomnia and hypertension; the name was created in this country to compete with the popular herb combination Fo Ti Tieng.

Fo Ti Tieng:
Name created and trademarked in the early 1900's for the popular combination of gotu kola, kola nut and meadowsweet; used as a tonic and for longevity.

Garlic:
Antibiotic, antiseptic, carminative, expectorant, nervine, vermifuge, detoxifier, normalize blood pressure, used for colds, asthma, arteriosclerosis, earache, heart and circulator problems, fungal and bacterial infections.

Ginger:
Carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, nervine, stimulant, used for motion sickness, nausea, indigestion, circulation, gastrointestinal problems, colds, flu and sore throat.

Ginko Biloba:
Improves brain function, cerebral and peripheral circulation and memory loss; oxygenates; used for heart and kidney problem, tinnitis and strokes.

Ginseng:
Adaptogen, tonic, body toner; increases mental alertness, increases stamina and endurance; enhances the immune system; used for impotence, stress and energy.

Goldenseal:
Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiseptic, antibacterial, nervine, tonic; cleanses the body, reduced B/P, enhances the effect of insulin; used for coughs, colds, flu, earaches, broncitis, ulcers, fever, gum disease and liver, bladder, blood sugar and gastoinintestinal problems.

Gotu Kola:
Nerve tonic, diuretic; improves cerabral circulation and mental processes, increases energy; used for mental disorders, stress, insomnia, high B/P, and liver and heart problems.

Hawthorn Berry:
Strenghtens and tones the heart, dilates coronary blood vessels, lowers cholesterol; otentiates digitalis; used for stress, insomnia, and arteriosclerosis.

Hops:
Nervine; used for insomnia, stress liver problems, ulcers, pain and earaches; reduces alcohol desire.

Horehound:
Expectorant; used for coughs, colds, sore throat, asthma, hoarseness, and congestion.

Horsetail:
Diuretic; rich in silica and other minerals; promotes healing of bones; used to strengthen hair, nails, teeth , and bones.

Huckleberry:
Helps regulate blood sugar level; used for diabetes, ulcers, sinusitis, and kidneys.

Hyssop:
Diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant, expectorants, tonic, carminative; used for kidney, bladder, spleen and bowel problems, coughs, colds, fever, eye problems, sore throat and high blood pressure.

Juniper Berry:
Diuretic, diaphoretic, stimulant, carminative, Emmenagogue, antiseptic, stomachic, regulates blood sugar level and aids the pancreas, kidneys, and bladder.

Licorice:
Demulcent, expectorant, stimulant, extrogenic effect; cleanses colon; used for coughts, colds, sore throat, hypoglycemia, stress, and inflammation.

Ma Huang (Ephedra):
Stimulant, Vasodilator, energizer, used for asthma and bronchitis.

Marshmallow:
Demulcent, diuretic, expectorant; sooths and heals respirator and gastointestinal systems, mucous membranes, urinary tract.

Milk Thistle (Silymarin):
Powerful liver protector, antioxidant; used for hepatits and jaundice.

Mullein:
Demulcent, expectorant; used for respiratory ailments, sinusitis, and joint and glandular swelling.

Myrrh Gum:
Antiseptic, astringent, tonic, expectorant; used for sore throat, gum disease, vaginitis, digestion and respiratory ailments.

Nettle:
Diuretic, expectorant, tonic; used for colon, kidney and bladder problems, arthritis, and hemorrhoids.

Papaya Leaf:
Digestive, stomachic; contains papain; aids digestion.

Parsley:
Diuretic, carminative; used for kidney and liver ailments, obesity, indigestion and gas.

Passion Flower:
Sedative, nervine, analgesic; used for insomnia, neuralgia and high blood pressure.

Pau d' Arco (Lapacho, Ipe Roxo, Taheabo):
Anti-fungal, tonic, blood purifier; used for candida, tumors and topically fungal infections.

Pennyroyal:
Diaphoretic; Used for PMS, coughs, colds; do not use if pregnant.

Peppermint:
Stimuland, carminative, stomachic, nervine, sedative, antispasmodic; used for indigestion, dizziness, fever, and nausea.

Pleurisy Root:
Diaphoretic, expectorant; used for bronchitis, pleurisy, asthma, coughs, colds, flu and fever.

Red Clover:
Blood purifier; used for cancer, skin problems, bronchitis, whooping cough and infection.

Red Raspberry:
Female tonic, stringent, decreases menstrual flow; relieves nausea in pregnancy and balances hormones.

Rose Hips:
Source of vitamin C, fights infection; used for colds, flu, bladder problems, and stress.

Rosemary:
Anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial; used for headaches, coughs, colds and female disorders.

Safflower (Saffron):
Diaphoretic; Used to promote bowel and kidney functions and menstruation.

Sassafras:
Blood purifier, liver cleanser, tonic, diaphoretic; used for skin disorders, colic, and kidney and bladder problems.

Saw Palmetto:
Male toner; used for diabetes, prostate disorders, and diseases of maile and female reproductive organs.

Schizandra:
Adaptogen, anti-depressant; used for fatigue and stamina.

Senna:
Cathartic, tonic, vermifuge; used for constipation and dyspepsia.

Skullcap:
Nervine, sedative, antispasmodic; used for nervousness, neuralgia, insomnia, and epilepsy.

Slipper Elm:
Demulcent, tonic; used for asthma, bronchitis, sore throat, gastritis, ulcers, diarrhea, soothes and heals irritated tissue.

Spearmint:
Diuretic, stimulant, carminative, nervine; similar to peppermint but milder, used for colic, dyspepsia, nausea, and gas.

Stillingia:
Alterative, cathartic, diuretic, emetic; used to heal the body.

St. John's Wort:
Expectorant, diuretic, blood purifier, immune system stimulant; used for tumors and genito-urinary ailments.

Suma:
Boost immune system; used for fatigue, stress and diabetes.

Thyme:
Diaphoretic, tonic, antiseptic; used for respiratory, stomach, uterine and bowel ailments, asthma, sinusitis, headaches and fevers.

Turmeric:
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory; Used for liver and gall bladder, arthritis.

Uva Ursi:
Diuretic, astringent, tonic, antiseptic; used for diabetes, liver and genito-urinary disorders.

Valerian:
Antispasmodic, tonic nervine sedative; used for nervousness, insomnia, colic, neuralgia, stress, anxiety, and gas.

Vervain (Blue Vervain):
Tonic, diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, vermifuge; used for colds, coughs, and asthma.

White Oak:
Astringent, febrifuge; increases flow of urine; used for hemorrhoids, gall and kidney stones, bleeding and teeth.

White Willow:
Astringent; contains salicin; used for fever, headaches, arthritis, and inflammation.

Wild Yam Root:
Antispasmodic, diuretic; contains precursors to estrogen; used for childbirth and menstrual liver disorders.

Witch Hazel:
Astringent, tonic, sedative; used for hemorrhoids, circulation, varicose veins, and internal hemorrhages.

Wood Betony:
Nervine, sedative, astringent, tonic, carminative; used for headaches, neuralgia, tension, insomnia, and to tone the glands.

Yarrow:
Diaphoretic, diuretic, stimulant, astringent, used for fevers, colds, flue and internal hemmorrhages.

Yellow Dock:
Tonic, astringent, cathan, blood purfier and builder, cleanses lymphatic system; used for anemia, skin disorders, liver and colon ailments.


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