Historical Uses for Herbs
HERB
INDICATION
ALFALFA
Arthritis, diabetes, asthma, hay fever, and is reputed to be an
excellent appetite stimulant and overall tonic. Excellent source of
nutritive properties with minerals, chlorophyll and vitamins.
Alfalfa is high in chlorophyll and nutrients.
ASTRAGALUS
Believed to build stamina and vitality. Stimulates the immune
response  and helps the body to fight off viral and bacterial
infections responsible for causing colds, the flu, bronchitis, and
sinus infections.  Antioxidant.
BEE POLLEN
Refered to as one of nature's most complete foods.  Contains all
the known essential nutrients, all known water-soluable
vitamines, has a rich supply of minerals, trace elements, proteins,
carbohydrates, fats, enzymes, and steroidal hormone substances.
 Reported to increase calcium retention, and hemoglobin count.  
Beneficial for arthritis, insomnia, colds, poor circulation, weak
heart, liver and kidney disorders and acts as a digestive aid.
BILBERRY
May be beneficial in helping to improve night vision. Contains
tannins which help treat such ailments as diarrhea, sore throat,
and inflammations in the mouth. May help improve varicose veins
and other circulatory problems.
BLACK COHOSH
May help relieve menstrual cramping, and hot flashes,
nervousness, astma, and coughs.
BLACK WALNUT
Cleanses the body of parasites, expels tape worms, external
antiseptic, skin rashes, ringworm, athlete's foot, thyroid, and is a
good source of iodine.
BLESSED THISTLE
stomach problems, liver congestion, loss of appetite, dyspepsia,
lowers fevers, jaundice, blood clots, and mucous conditions.
BURDOCK
Blood purification, urinary problems, arthritis, rhematism,
promote kidney function, and skin diseases.
BUTCHER'S BROOM
hemorrhoids, varicose veins, lymphedema, urinary obstruction,
urinary stones, opening the lungs, and swelling of the legs and
feet.
CAPSICUM
asthma, fevers, sore throats, respiratory tract infections, digestive
problems, Catalyst for all herbs, stops internal/external bleeding,
Increases circulation, colds, and chills
CASCARA SAGRADA
Constipation, gallstones, increases secretion of bile tones
digestive system, hemorrhoids, and liver congestion.
CATNIP
sedative effect on the nervous system, diarrhea, insomnia, fevers,
colds, colic, intestinal gas and bloating.
CHAMOMILE
colic, nerves, muscle pain, sleep inducer, and externally for
soothing the skin.
CHARCOAL, ACTIVATED
food poisoning, diarrhea, and absorbs toxic materials from the
intestines,   
CHICKWEED
Externally for skin irritations, itching, rashes, boils and absceses.   
Internally for weight loss, sore throat, and expectorant for lungs.  
CORNSILK
urinary tract infections, cystitis, prostatitis, and urethritis.
DAMIANA
depression, congestion, low sex drive, and reproductive organs.
DANDELION
urinary tract infections, liver problems, breast cancer, diuretic,
anemia, enerygy, helping the body absorb iron,  clearing
obstructions of the spleen, bladder, kidneys, pancreas, and the
gallbladder
DONG QUAI
used for most female gynecological concerns, insomnia,
hypertension, blood purifier and nervousness
ECHINACEA PURPUREA
Blood purifier and builder, immune system, lymph glands,
infection fighter,  and natural antibiotic
EYEBRIGHT
Strengthens eyes, aids vision, conjunctivitis, sinus congestion
GARLIC
poor man's penicillan, lung ailments, high and low blood
pressure, against parasites and infections; colds, flu, fever,
earaches
GINGER
Menstrual cramps, prevents gas, indigestion, nausea, motion
sickness, morning sickness.
GINKGO BILOBA
Memory, mental acuity, dementia, Alzheimer,s
GINSENG (SIBERIAN or WILD AMERICAN)
Longevity, prostate, stomach problems, blood pressure, stress,
endurance, depression.
GOLDEN SEAL
Antibiotic, lowers blood sugar, cleanser, infections, bleeding,
ulcers, sore throat.
GOTU KOLA
Mental troubles, blood pressure, energy, depression, longevity,
memory and brain, nervous breakdown.
HAWTHORN BERRIES
Strengthens and regulates the heart, blood pressure (high or
low), hypoglycemia.
HOPS
Insomnia, restlessness, shock, decreases desire for alcohol,
headaches, pain, hyperactivity.
HORSETAIL
helps with kidney stones, used as diuretic, heavy in silica,
improves calcium assimilation, strengthens fingernails and hair.
HYDRANGEA
Powerful solvent for kidney stones and calcium deposits
throughout the body, kidneys, rheumatism, gout.
JUNIPER BERRIES
Kidney, bladder, urinary problems, pancreas, bleeding, infections.

KAVA KAVA
Stress, anxiety, enhances relaxation, insomnia.
KELP
Thyroid, arteries, nails, hair falling out, cleanses radiation from
body, high in iodine and trace minerals
LICORICE ROOT
Stimulates natural production of cortisone, regulates
hypoglycemia, adrenal glands, stress
LOBELIA
Strong nerve relaxant, spasms, emetic in large amounts, coughs,
asthma, epilepsy.
MARSHMALLOW
Has been used to bathe sore and inflamed eyes, bladder and
kidney problems, soothing, expectorant, lungs and bronchials.
MILK THISTLE
Supports and cleanses the liver
MULLEIN
Asthma, coughs, breathing problems, hay fever, pain killer,
glandular swelling, nerves, insomnia.
OLIVE LEAF
Hypertension, atherosclerosis, viral and bacterial conditions,
oxygenates the cells, diabetes.
OREGON GRAPE
Antiviral, antibiotic, colds, infections, builds immunity, excellent
source of manganese.
PARSLEY
Bad breath, urinary problems diuretic, kidney, prostate, high in
potassium and chlorophyll.
PASSION FLOWER
Sedative, headaches, nerves, high blood pressure, insomnia,
colitis, strengthens eyes.
PAU D'ARCO
Blood purifier, antibiotic, kills viruses, yeast infections, bolsters
body's defenses
RED CLOVER
Blood purifier, toxins, relaxing to nerves and entire system, bathe
any sores in tea, muscle atrophy
RED RASPBERRY
Dysentery, diarrhea, strengthens uterine walls, used throughout
pregnancy for easier delivery.
ROSE HIPS
Colds, infection fighter, sore throat.
SAGE
Used to prevent night sweats, expels worms, nerves, sore throat,
coughs, colds, fever.
SARSAPARILLA
Rheumatism, gout, psoriasis, skin diseases, blood purifier,
balances hormones.
SAW PALMETTO
Asthma, sore throat, colds, glands, reproductive organs, breasts,
sex stimulant, weight increases (if underweight).
SLIPPERY ELM
Inflamed mucous membranes of the stomach, bowels, kidneys,
lung problems, colitis, diarrhea or constipation, diaper rash, sore
throat.
SPIRULINA
Curbs appetite, energy food, rich in vitamins, minerals, amino
acids and chlorophyll.
ST. JOHN’S WORT
Depression, mood swings.
UVA URSI
Kidneys, bladder infection, hemorrhoids, spleen, pancreas,
gonorrhea (when used with Golden Seal)
VALERIAN ROOT
Nervous disorder, pain, headache, muscle twitching, spasms,
promotes sleep, relaxant.
VITEX
Regulate the menstral cycle, relieve the symptoms of PMS and
female menopause.
WHITE OAK BARK
Varicose veins, loose teeth, bladder, kidney stones, mouth and
gum sores, hemorrhoids, diarrhea.
WILD YAM
contains hormone precursors that provide anti-inflammatory
actions; stimulates bile to aid biliary colic, pains of gallstones,
menstrual cramps, arthritic and rheumatic pains, abdominal and
intestinal cramps, chronic problems associated with gas or
flatulence
YARROW
Stops internal and external bleeding. Wounds, sores, rashes,
bleeding piles.
YELLOW DOCK
Blood purifier, skin problems, high in iron, tones the entire
system, anemia.
YUCCA
Arthritis, rheumatism, blood cleanser, natural cortisone-like
properties. Good to use when working in heat as it help you
handle the heat with less
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