Herbal Lore 101

Herb's and Healthy Living

* Herbs have always been used to help the body naturally heal , I cook with them always..They have a multitude of uses and they are good for you...PLEASE be careful though..if you have allergies do make sure you can use them first....
* Following is a small list of the most common herbs and what they are good for than I will cover their magical use as well.

Herb First Aid Kit

only use with cation some people have allergies make sure you are aware of these and act appropriately, also seek medical advice where needed, and make sure you always go to the hospital where necessary.
Aloe
break off an aloe leaf & scrape the gel to soothe minor burns, scalds and sunburns.
Calendula cream
is an antiseptic & anti fungal add comfrey to the cream to speed up the healing process.

Clove oil
is useful for treating tooth aches.

Crystallized ginger
chew for motion sickness or morning sickness.

Holly! 

Mint!

Salt! 

Herbs 101

 *Angelica...Helps menopausal symptoms , anti-inflammatory for asthma and arthritis , helps to stabilize blood pressure.
*Anise star...stimulant , helps digestion , appetite , relieves gas , added to others to help with taste.
*Arnicia - whole...antiseptic , pain killer , helps sore muscles , aids sleep , helps with trauma.
 *Astragalus root - cut...for frequent colds , helps upper repository in infections , aids bronchitis , integral part of digestive formulas.
 *Balsam fir needles...antiseptic and a mild stimulant , helps chest colds , helps to fight respiratory infections , aids in urinary tract infections.
*Barberry - cut...disinfectant , helps to relieve pain of urinary tract infections.
 *Bearberry ( Uva-Ursi ) - whole...used for kidney and bladder infections , helps kidney stones , diabeties , hemorrhoids , strengthens heart muscles , helps spleen , liver , pancreas , broncitus , gonorrea , diarreha , also helps to stop bleeding.
*Bay leaf...helps digestion , aids blood flow in the digestive tract.
*Brewers Yeast...good source of niacin.
*Calandula petals...antiseptic , helps wounds and ulcers , aids blood flow.
*Camphor...STRONG astringent , helps minor skin irritations of the lips,nose.
*Catnip - cut...TONIC-used for fever , colic , indigestion , gas.
 *Chammomile flower - whole...TONIC soothing mild sedative , helps relieve indigestion.
 *Cherry bark wild - cut...mild sedative , helps coughs and bronchitis.
 *Chickweed - cut...anti-inflammatory , reduces enlarged glands , helps circulation , helps nasal congestion , lowers blood lipids.
*Cinnamon...aids in over all healing , female sexual stimulant.
 *Cloves - oil...Excellent for relieving tooth and gum pain ( great for teething babies )...-ground...calms upset stomach and relieves gas and bloating.
*Coltsfoot leaf - cut...pain relief , cough remedy.
 *Comfrey leaf - cut...highly nutritious , sooths upset stomach , helps sprains, strains, and fractures to heal , helps rheumatism.
*Damiana leaf - cut...aphrodisiac , improves digestion , helps coughs.
 *Dandilion leaf - cut...TONIC...nutritious , improves digestion acts as an internal cleanser , mild laxative , treats skin problems
 *Echinaea...cut...reduces cols symptoms , improves the bodies natural defense against colds and infections , aids in hormonal balance , anti-viral.
 *Elder berries...diapheretic , helps break fever , helps the urinary tract , rheumatic fever , cold and flu symtoms.
 *Epson Salts ( hydrayed magnesium sulfate )...used as a purge , reduces inflammation.
*Fennal seed...aids digestion , helps weight loss , relieves gas , helps vitality , sexual vitality , also used as a flavoring agent.
 *Feverfew...cut...reduces fever and blood pressure , helps digestion , anti inflammatory , mild tranquilizer , sleep aid , helps migraines.
*Galaeangal root ( Lo John )...cut...helps gas , colic , aphrodisiac , take at the onset of a cold.
 *Garlic...helps colds , infections , helps to lower blood pressure , lowers cholesterol , helps all the bodies healing abilities............great for all heart and blood pressure problems.
 *Ginko leaf...cut...helps impotence , allergies , treats arterial insufficiencies , vertigo , headache , tinnitus , short term memory , improves nerve impulses , increases alpha waves , decreases theta waves and arythmias.
 *Hawthorn berries...whole...long term treatment for a weak heart , beneficial effects on cardiac - arythmias , extra asystials , a potent diuretic , astringent.
*Heal all...cut...all purpose healer , great for sore throats.
 *Hibiscus flower...whole...aphrodisiac , great for itchy skin.
*Hops...whole...diuretic , hypnotic , sedative , TONIC- potent sedative.
 *Horehound...cut...Cough suppressant , helps bronchitis , colds , flu , expectorant.
 *Jasmine flower...whole...calms nerves , aids eye problems.
 *Juniper berries...whole...digestive problems , cramps , diuretic , arthritis.
 *Kava Kava root...powder...very effective aphrodisiac , potent ritual drink.
 *Kelp granules...put in bath water to re hydrate skin , good source of - magnesium , calcium , iron , phosphorus , potassium , 12 vitamins , 21 amino acids , 60 minerals.
*Lavender flowers...whole...TONIC...helps stomach , nausea ,vomiting , calming
 *Lemon balm...cut...drink in a tea before bed to aid in sleep , helps the immune system , relaxes the nervous system , helps fainting , helps migraines
*Lemon grass...cut...helps promote sleep , expectorant , helps fever , cramps , stress , anti-microbial
 *Licorice...cut...used for adrenal deficiency , supports the endocrine system , helps with fatigue , blood sugar , allergies , coughs , colds...CAUTION do not use if pregnant. raises heart rate - if you have ANY type of heart problems DO NOT USE AT ALL.
 *Lobelia...cut...powerful relaxant , helps bronchitis , coughs , migraines , also used as a tobacco deterrent.
 *Marshmellow ( Althea Officinalis )...helps asthma , bronchitis , colds , laryngitis , pleurisy , colitis , mild diuretic.
 *Meadowsweet...cut...pain reliever , helps diarrhea , stomach upsets , colds and flu , muscle aches , heartburn , fever reducer.
 *Milk thistle....helps liver , varicose veins , menstrual problems , spleen , kidneys , helps to increase breast milk production.
 *Mistletoe...cut... berries are poisonous treats high blood pressure , epilepsy , menstrual cramps , headaches , improves circulation.
 *Mullien leaf...cut...expectorant , helps lung function , diarrhea , hemmoroids.
 *Nettles leaf...cut...TONIC...nutritious , helps anemia , skin ailments , allergies , helps overall health , mild expectorant.
*Nutmeg...whole...use in small doses.large doses are poisonous...helps appetite , aids digestion , helps physical and mental energy.
*Orange peel...cut...great source of pectin , helps to boost the immune system , fights cols and flu , helps digestion ,
 *Orric root...powder...diuretic , helps bronchitis , sore throats.
 *Osha root...helps indigestion , upper respiratory infections , used to induce sweating to break a fever.
 *Parsley...whole...aids digestion , helps to eliminate bad breath , aids in the absorption of nutrients in the digestive system , helps spleen and kidneys.
*Passion flower...cut...helps nerve pain , seizures , hysteria , has a calming effect.
*Pau D'Arco...cut...anti-viral , pain reliever , increases the flow of urine.
*Peppermint leaf...cut...great for nausea , heartburn , colds and flu , calming tea promotes sleep.
*Pomegranites...whole...helps to promote fertility.
*Raspberry leaf..whole...helps circulation , digestion , is a mild stimulant , helps headache and is a mild stimulant.
 *Raspberry leaf...cut...helps pregnancy , kidneys , diarrhea , nausea , vomiting.
*Rose bud petals...helps headaches , dizziness , good for the heart , use in a salad.
*Rose hips...cut...great source of vitamin c , helps colds and flu...TONIC...helps acne.
 *Sage leaf...cut...helps digestion and joint pain...TONIC...used as an anti-antiperspirant , helps heal wounds.
 *Salt peter...used to hamper male arousal for a couple of days per dosing.
 *Red Sandalwood...powder...helps to heal wounds , bruises , fever.
 *Skullcap...cut...tranquilizer , insomnia sedative , helps with drug or alcohol withdraw , helps P.M.S.
*Sea Salt...good alternative for low sodium diets...more flavor with less sodium.
 *Slippery elm...powder...diuretic , emollient , soothing properties , helps inflamed skin and wounds.
 *Solomons seal...cut...antibacterial , aphrodisiac , POLTICE- aids bruises , inflammation , piles , sores.
 *Spearmint...cut...helps digestion , gas , vomiting , colic , mild diuretic , fever reducer , used as a flavoring agent.
 *Spirulina...powder...aids the body in cleansing and detoxing. excellent source of B and E vitamins.
*St.John's wart...cut...helps wounds to heal , immune system stimulant , helps , insomnia , headaches , colds , cramps.
 *Thyme leaf...cut...mild aphrodisiac , loosens Flem , helps bronchial spasms , antiseptic , protects linens from insects.
 *Valerian root...cut...for minor pains , insomnia , will make you drowsy.
*Wheat grass...powder...aids in hemoglobin production , prevents tooth decay , helps to get rid of carsenogins in the digestive system.
*Wormwood...cut...poisonous...very small doses help the liver , acts as a cardiac stimulant , expells intestinal worms.