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- General Uses of Herbs -


ALFALFA Part Used: Whole herb and leaf. Common Use: Excellent source of nutritive properties with minerals, chlorophyll and vitamins; Arthritis; Blood purifier.


ALOE VERA Part Used: Inner gel fillet Common Use: Demulcent, vulnerary, anti-ulcer, absorb toxins, regulate intestinal flora.


ASTRAGALUS Common Use: Immune stimulant, inhibits tumor growth; Aids in side effects of chemotherapy; Tonic action, adrenal, lung and digestive support; Energy booster; Natural interferon support.


BEE POLLEN Common Use: High nutritional value, contains an array of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes; Long reputation of usage for energy, stamina and strength; Therapeutically valuable.


BILBERRY Part Used: Berry. Common Use: Improves vision in healthy people and also helps to treat people with eye diseases such as pigmentary retinitis and diabetic retinopathy.


BLACK COHOSH Part Used: Root. Common Use: Emmenagogue, antispasmodic, hormonal balancer, regulates menses, menstrual and ovarian cramping. Used for muscuiar rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis. Contraindications during pregnancy, a labor/delivery aid.


BLACK WALNUT Part Used: Hulls and leaf. Common Use: Antiseptic, gargle for sore throat; Vermifuge, intestinal worms; Natural iodine source; Blood purifier; Used internally and topically.


BONESET Part Used: Herb. Common Use: Tonic, diaphoretic, alternative; Fevers, influenza and related symptoms; Bitter action for liver, gall bladder and bowel.


BOSWELLA SERRATA Common Use: Anti-inflammatory (arthritis).


BUCHU Part Used: Leaves. Common Use: Diuretic, urinary antiseptic; Acute catarrh; Cystitus, urethritis, prostatis.


BURDOCK Part Used: Root, herb and seeds (fruits). Common Use: Alterative, diuretic, bitter; Blood purifier, Eczema, cutaneous skin eruptions, psoriasis, internal and topical usage for skin eruptions; Appetite and digestive aid, Natural source of iron; Support with arthritis, gout, rheumatism.


CATUABA Part Used Bark. Common Use: Stimulant used as a tonic to treat sexual impotence.


CAYENNE Part Used: Fruit. Common Use: Stimulant, increasing circulation; Stomachic; External rubefacient; Tonic used extensively with nutritional support to blood and circulatory system; Arthritis, asthma, gout and bleeding.


CASCARA SAGRADA Part Used: Bark. Common Use: Chronic constipation, a gentle tonic laxative; Hepatic and antispasmodic.


CHAMOMILE Part Used: Flowers. Common Use: Stomachic, antiseptic, antispasmodic and tonic; Anthelmintic Cexpels worms); Anxiety, insomnia; Eyewash; Diaphoretic and carminative, gentle for children.


CHICKWEED Part Used: Herb. Common Use: Internal inflammation, demulcent, refrigerant; External swellings, astringent, History as nutritional support for blood poisoning, asthma.


COMFREY Part Used: Root. Common Use: Demulcent, vulnerary, anti-ulcer, absorb toxins, regulate intestinal flora.


CORN SILK Part Used: Silk of corn. Common Use: Kidney ailments, stones, etc., diuretic, bedwetting; Demulcent, rich in mucilage, soothes and protects inflammed and irritated internal tissue.


COUCH GRASS Part Used: Rhizome. Common Use: Diuretic, dissolves small kidney and bladder deposits; Demulcent, rich in mucilage, soothes and protects inflamed and irritated internal tissue; Bladder irritations, infections; Antimicrobial; Aid to enlarged prostate.


CRANBERRY Common Use: Antibacterial, urinary tract infection and cystitis.


DAMIANA LEAVES Common Use: Tonic, aphrodisiac, nervine, antidepressant.


DANDELION Part Used: Leaf. Common Use: Liver, tonic, gout, diuretic; Natural source of potassium; Blood sugar assistant, lowers blood pressure, acidity.


DEVILS CLAW Part Used: Secondary root tubers only. Common Use: Arthritis support, anti-inflammatory, antiviral. Contraindication: Avoid during pregnancy.


DONG QUAI Part Used: Root. Common Use: Tonic, strengthens female organs; Blood support; Hot flashes.


ECHINACEA Part Used: Root. Common Use: Antiseptic for lymphatic system, tonsilitis, blood poisoning; Vasodilator, antimicrobial, antibacterial; Immune stimulant and support; Use as needed only.


ELECAMPANE Part Used: Root. Common Use: Expectorant, tonic to lungs, general debility; Diuretic, promotes perspiration and eliminates toxins; Alterative, tonic antifungal, antibacterial; Combines with other herbs for coughs, catarrh, bronchitis and emphysema.


EPHEDRA see Ma Huang


EVENING PRIMROSE Part Used: Flowers and seeds. Common Use:Antispasmodic, Contains G.L.A., used in treatment of Multiple Sclerosis; Used extensively in weight loss, hormonal balancing, menopause, PMS, etc.


EYEBRIGHT Part Used: Herb. Common Use: Cataracts, eye infections, conjunctivitis, eyewash (alcohol free extracts only); Anti-inflammatory, astringent; Draws out secretions and discharges, anticatarrhal, sinusitis.


FENNEL Part Used: Seed. Common Use: Carrninative, aromatic; Anti-inflammatory, stomachic, gentle for children and adults for diarrhea, flatulence and colic; Increases mother's milk.


FEVERFEW Common Use: Migraine headache preventative and anti-inflammatory agent. Also useful in promoting menstruation (in amenorrhea).


FO-TI Part Used:Root. Common Use: Liver and kidney tonic, cardio-tonic; Anti-inflammatory, vasodilator; Sexual tonic, rejuvenator.


GARLIC Part Used: Bulb. Common Use: Quickens circulation; Anthelmintic (expels or destroys intestinal worms); Antiviral, antibacterial, antispasmodic; Reduces high blood pressure, blood cholesterol; Immune support for respiratory system, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, flu and coughs; Natural source for germanium.


GINKGO BILOBA Common Use: Mental alertness; stimulates circulation to extremities; Heart, brain, blood, antioxidant; Allergy support; Used with tinnitus, vertigo, stress, senility and asthma.


GINGER Part Used: Root. Common Use: Indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, colic and circulation.


GINSENG, KOREAN Part Used: Root. Common Use: Male and female tonic, natural aphrodisiac, strengthens gonads; Regulates low blood pressure, increases energy, endurance and stamina; Supports all bodily functions, cardiovascular, blood sugar, etc. Contraindication: Elevates blood pressure; Not for women with cysts.


GINSENG, SIBERIAN See Siberian.


GOLDEN SEAL Part Used: Root. Common Use: Tonic, anticatarrhal, stomachic, bitter; Astringent action, used with respiratory tract, excessive menstruation. Used topically, antibiotic, medicinal properties for insect bites, eczema and ringworm. Contraindication: Not to be used during
pregnancy.


GOTU KOLA Part Used: Herb. Common Use:Prevents brain fatigue; Rejuvenating tonic for circulatory-venous system.


GREEN TEA Common Use: Anticarcinogenic, immune enhancing properties, mineral nutrients; caffeine content.


GUARANA Common Use: Astringent, stimulant due to high caffeine content.


GUGULGUM Common Use:Cholesterol lowering agent, lowers bowel transit time.


HAWTHORNE Part Used: Berries. Common Use:Tonic to cardiovascular/circulatory system, angina pectoris, heart valve murmur; High blood pressure, arterio-sclerosis; Gentle action, may be used safely.


HOPS Part Used: Flowers. Common Use: Sedative, nervine, analgesic; Anodyne (reduces pain) internally or topically; Carminative; Insominia, headaches and anxiety. Contraindication: Not to be used with depression regularly or continuously.


HORSETAIL Part Used: Grass. Common Use: Contains vegetal silica for hair, skin and nails; Astringent, tonic, for urinary complaints, incontinence and inflamed prostate.


JUNIPER Part Used: Berries. Common Use: Mild Stimulant, diuretic, antiseptic with cystitis. Contraindication: Not to be used with kidney disease.


KOLA NUT Part Used: Nuts. Common Use: Stimulant; diuretic; May be used in moderation for depression and migraines (contains caffeine).


KUDZU Common Use: Decrease blood alcohol and acetaldehyde levels.


LICORICE Part Used: Root. Common Use: Gastric ulcers, hormones, hypoglycemia, blood sugar, adrenal support; Expectorant, antispasmodic, used with cough and bronchitis. Contraindication: Not for high blood pressure, pregnancy or if cystic. Use in moderation.


MA HUANG/EPHEDRA Common Use: Circulatory stimulant, elevates blood pressure. Bronchodilator, asthma, hayfever, emphysema, cardiac stimulant, use in moderation. (Do not use with caffeine)


MARSHMALLOW Part Used: Root. Common Use: Gastric ulcer, soothing to mucous membranes; Expectorant, anticatarrhal; Diuretic, respiratory system.


MILK THISTLE Common Use:Regenerator to the liver on a cellular level; Hepatitus drug and alcohol abuse; Environmental pollution.


MOTHERWORT Part Used: Herb. Common Use: Heart tonic, antispasmodic, dissolves fibrin, sedative for anxiety; Emmenagogue.


MURA-PUAMA Part Used: Root. Common Use: Aphrodisiac, astringent, diarrhea.


OATS Part Used: Seed. Common Use: Nervine for all stress, sedative, restorative, antidepressant; Tonic for impotence; Cardiac tonic, strengthening.


PARSLEY Part Used: Leaves and root. Common Use: Urinary, diuretic, tonic, carminative; Aids in flatulence. Contraindication: Pregnancy, emmenagogue.


PASSION FLOWER Part Used: Herb. Common Use: Antispasmodic, spinal; Nervine tonic, insomnia, shingles, headaches.


PAU D'ARCO Common Use: Immune Support, candida.


PYGEUM Common Use: Diuretic and anti-inflammatory (prostate).


PROPOLIS Common Use: Immune system support, antibacterial, antiseptic; Extensive usage.


PUMPKIN Part Used: Seed. Common Use: Use with a purgative, diuretic, demulcent, source of linolenic acid; Expels tape worm; zinc source, soothing to inflammed tissue.


RED RASPBERRY Part Used: Leaves. Common Use: Gargle for sore throats, canker sores; Intestinal tonic; Uterine relaxant in child birth, uterine hemorrhage and miscarriage; Alterative, astringent with diarrhea, leukorrhea, stomach, bowel, excess menses, inflammed mucous membranes and yeast infection; Nutritive, mineral source.


RHUBARB Part Used: Root. Common Use: Astringent, tonic, bitter, laxative, diarrhea, stomach; Antispasmodic, appetite stimulant.


REISHI Common Use: Longevity, protects and enhances the immune, cardiovascular and nervous systems; Aid in cholesterol reduction.


ROSE HIPS Part Used: Hips. Common Use:Source of Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids, valuable nutrients; Tonic, gentle astringent, diuretic.


SARSAPARILLA (SMILAX) Part Used: Root. Common Use: Blood tonic, purifier, hormones, testosterone aid; Antiseptic, skin disorders, psoriasis; Alterative, antirheumatic, arthritis.


SAW PALMETTO Part Used: Berries. Common Use: Nutritive tonic for atrophy of tests, prostate glandular tissue support; Antiseptic, diuretic, urinary system.


SCHIZANDRA Common Use: Anphrodisdiac, stamina; Tonic, lung, blood, kidney, antidepressant. Contraindication: Epileptic, hypertension, highly acidic system


SCULLCAP Part Used: Herb. Common Use: Nervine, hysteria, hydrophobia anticonvulsant; Antispasmodic, sedative, deep aid, bitter activity.


SHITAKE Common Use: Lessens the side effects of terminal diseases and their treatments as in chemotherapy.


SIBERIAN GINSENG Part Used: Root. Common Use:Male and female tonic, strengthens system, increases endurance, energy, mental alertness, stimulant; Regulates low blood pressure improves circulation, low blood sugar, fatigue, tonic, stress support.


SLIPPERY ELM Part Used: Bark. Common Uses: Inflammation of stomach, bowel; Demulcent, soothing, healing, coughs, sore throat, skin disease, boils, ulcers, (gastric and duodenal) colitis, puncture wounds; Astringent, emollient, draws and soothes skin disorders.


SMILAX See Sarsaparilla


ST. JOHN'S WORT Part Used: Herb. Common Use: Lung diseases, urinary passage infections; Immune support, anti-inflammatory, astringent; Gentle sedative, stress, menopause natural antidepressant, anxiety, irritability; Vulnerary, usage with wounds, cuts healing. SUMA Part Used: Root. Common Use: Adaptogen, tonic, aphrodisiac, general wound healing, anabolic and general immune enhancement.


UVA URSI Part Used: Leaves. Common Use: Urinary catarrh, gravel, ulceration of kidneys, bladder urinary antiseptic, diuretic, antibiotic.


VALERIAN Part Used: Root. Common Use: Anodyne, antispasmodic, nenrine, anxiety, restlessness, headache, hysteria, sedative, promotes sleep; Blends well with other nervines; Avoid overuse.


VITEX Common Use: Female hormonal balancer, PMS discomfort, menopause, hot flashes, aid to mothers; Mild stimulation; Teenage acne support for male or female.


WHITE WILLOW Part Used: Bark. Common Use: Antispasmodic, antiseptic, tonic, astringent, febrifuge, helps reduce fever, aid in reducing pain, alternative to aspirin.


WILD YAM Part Used: Root. Common Use: Anti-inflammatory, hepatic, colic, congestion; Antispasmodic, abdominal and intestinal irritat-ion, dysmenorrhea, ovarian pain, uterine tonic; antirheumatic.


YELOW DOCK Part Used: Root. Common Uses: Cholagogue, botanical source of organic iron; Tonic to skin for psoriasis and skin disease; Alterative, purgative.


YOHIMBE Part Used: Root. Common Use: Aphrodisiac, sexual impotence. Stimulates blood flow to the genital region.


YUCCA Common Use: Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, and mild analgesic. It is useful in treating arthritis, rheumatism, gout and urogenital infections.

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