Post by estatigua (Tiggy) on Dec 27, 2006 18:15:50 GMT -5
The following information is not intended to prescribe or diagnose in any way. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice/assistance. The intention of this post is to give information on the historical usage of herbs. Please consult your doctor or other health professional if you have any medical complaints. Do not attempt to self diagnose or self prescribe herbal treatments for yourself or others. The Author shall not be responsible for any misuse or abuse of this information.
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Hair
Dandruff
Jojoba, Willow, Yucca, Burdock, Rosemary.
Hair Loss
rosemary, Birch, Jojoba, Sage, Wormwood, Yarrow.
Lighter hair
Chamomile, Lemon juice, Rhubarb
Shiny Hair
Burdock, Nettle
Strengthening
Jojoba, Rosemary
Halitosis (Bad breath)
Anise, Clove, Fenugreek, Irish moss, Mustard, Myrrh, Rosemary, Senna.
Hangover
Scullcap
Hay Fever
Garlic, Chamomile, Eyebright, Elderflower, Fenugreek, Burdock, Comfrey, Mandrake, Mullein, Spikenard, Willow, Nettle.
Headache
Hops, Wood betony, Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, Marjoram, Feverfew, Lemonbalm, Meadowsweet, Rosemary, Scullcap, Thyme, Valerian, Vervain, Passionflower, Wild yam, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Sage, Angelica, Basil, Black Cohosh, Blessed Thistle, Blue vervain, Catnip, Celery, Evening Primrose, Eyebright, Ginger, Kelp, Lobelia, Mandrake, Mistletoe (Migraine), Pennyroyal, Rhubarb, Rosehip, Saffron, St John’s Wort, Thyme, Violet, Willow, Wintergreen, Yarrow, Parsley, Wild Marjoram, Lemonbalm (Migraine), Cowslip.
Healing (Promotes)
Myrrh, Bayberry, Comfrey, Garlic, Elecampane, Witchhazel, Angelica, Thyme, Lady’s mantle.
Heart
Heart Ailments
Hawthorn berry, Capsicum, Cornsilk, Garlic, Lobelia, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Shepherds purse.
Heartburn
Catnip, Fennel, Meadowsweet, Cardamon, Peppermint, Slippery Elm, Comfrey, Marshmallow, Chamomile, Rosemary, Lemonbalm, Aloe vera, Angelica, Thyme, Willow, Licorice, Gentian, Saffron.
Heart disease
Saffron, garlic
Heart Palpitations
Lemonbalm, Lime blossom, Motherwort, Passionflower, Hawthorn, Cramp bark, Ginger, Valerian.
Stimulate Heart
Anise, Black cohosh, Wintergreen.
Strengthen Heart
Blessed thistle, Flaxseed, Ginseng, Licorice, Calendula, Oakstraw, Peppermint, Safflower, Hawthorn, Mistletoe.
Hepatitis
Lobelia, Calendula, Wormwood.
Herpes
Horehound, Myrrh, Slippery elm, Soapwort, Oakstraw, Passionflower
Herpes Simplex 1 (Mouth)
Lysine amino acid with Vitamin C, A and Zinc. Yoghurt and Buttermilk for the pain. Lemon, Eucalyptus.
Herpes Simplex 2 (Genitals)
Black walnut, Goldenseal.
Hiccups
Catnip, Mustard, Wild yam.
Hives
Nettle.
Hoarseness
Coltsfoot, Eyebright, Horehound, Hyssop, Licorice, Mullein, Mallow.
Hormone imbalance
Agnus Castus, False Unicorn, Wild Yam, St John’s wort, Angelica, Motherwort, Black cohosh, Blessed thistle, Burdock, Damiana.
Hydrophobia
Echinacea, Lobelia, Scullcap.
Hypoactivity
Evening Primrose, Hops, Passionflower.
Hypochondria
Valerian, Dandelion.
Hypoglycaemia
Dandelion, Angelica, garlic, Hawthorn, Licorice, Mistletoe, Saffron, Scullcap.
Hyperglycaemia
Saffron.
Hypertension
Angelica, Cramp bark, Evening Primrose, Garlic, Mistletoe, Rue, Scullcap.
Hysteria
Black cohosh, Chamomile, Cramp bark, Gentian, Hops, Mistletoe, Passionflower, Peppermint, rosemary, Rue, Safflower, St John’s wort, Scullcap, Spearmint, Thyme, Valerian, Yarrow, Motherwort, Lemonbalm.
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Immune System - strengthening
Echinacea, Yellow dock root, Cleavers, Marigold, Licorice, Astragalus, Bayberry, Garlic.
Incontinence
Horsetail
Inflammation
Capsicum, Myrrh, Hops, Mashed Potato (cold), Yarrow, St John’s Wort, Wintergreen (joints), Ginseng, Licorice (intestinal), Angelica, Barberry, Chamomile, Chicory, Coltsfoot, Evening primrose, Eyebright, Fenugreek, Marshmallow, Slippery elm, Spearmint (Bladder), Spikenard, Oak bark, Willow, Yarrow (throat), Yucca (Internal), Agrimony (Throat/mouth), Calendula, Mallow (Mucous membranes), Oakstraw (Gastro-intestinal), Borage.
Insanity
Catnip, Rue, Scullcap.
Insect repellent
Eucalyptus, Goldenseal, Wormwood.
Insomnia
Hawthorn, Comfrey, Alfalfa, Oakstraw, Irish moss, Horsetail, Lobelia, Chamomile, Valerian, Passionflower, Scullcap, Hops, Lemonbalm, Lime Blossom, Basil, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Black cohosh, Blue Vervain, Cascara sagrada, Catnip, Celery, Garlic, Hops, Mullein, Oakstraw, Peppermint, Saffron, St John’s wort, Scullcap, Aniseed, Linden, Sage, Clove, Dandelion, Mugwort, Pennyroyal, Cowslip, Feverfew.
Irritations
Lobelia, Evening primrose (skin), Hops (skin), Slippery elm (Mucous membranes), Oak bark (skin), Agrimony (Throat).
Itching
Buckthorn, Hops, Yellow dock
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Jaundice
Yarrow, Yellow dock, Agrimony, Alfalfa, Barberry, Bayberry, Bistort, Blessed thistle, Boneset, Capsicum, Cascara sagrada, Chamomile, Chicory, Couch grass, Cramp bark, Flaxseed, Gentian, Hops, Horseradish, Hyssop, Mandrake, Calendula, Parsley, Plantain, Rhubarb, Safflower, Saffron, St John’s wort, Senna, Wild yam, Wormwood,.
Joints
Swollen joints
Irish moss, Kelp, Rhubarb, Scullcap, Yellow dock, Bedstraw.
Painful
Sarsaparilla, wintergreen, Arnica, Ginger, Eucalyptus, Cowslip.
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Kidney Problems
Kidney Problems
Alfalfa, Basil, Birch, Black cohosh, Blessed thistle, Blue vervain, Buchu, Capsicum, Chamomile, Chicory, Cornsilk, Couchgrass, Gentian, Hawthorn, Horseradish, Hyssop, Juniper (Infection), Kelp, Lemongrass, Marshmallow, Mustard, Nettle, Oakstraw, Plantain, Sassafras, Shepherds purse, Spearmint (Inflammation), Oak bark, Wormwood, Meadowsweet, Parsley, Bedstraw, Goldenrod, Mallow (Disease).
Kidney Stones
Apple juice, Lemon juice, Uva Ursi, Agrimony, Comfrey, Couch grass, Hops, Oakmoss, Rosehip, Birch, Goldenrod.
Stimulate Kidneys
Celery
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Laryngitis
Sage, Pokeweed, Thyme, Lady’s mantle, Mallow.
Laxative
Barberry, Flaxseed, Horehound (mild), Licorice, Rhubarb, Senna, Slippery elm, Fennel, Daisy, Burdock, Boneset.
Leprosy
Burdock, Pennyroyal, Red clover, Thyme, Yellow dock.
Leucorrhoea
Blessed thistle, Blue cohosh, Juniper, Plantain, Red Raspberry, Spikenard, Wintergreen, Lady’s mantle.
Leucosis
Echinacea
Lice
Hyssop, Thyme.
Liver
Strengthen Liver
Agrimony, Barberry, Bayberry, Black Cohosh.
Liver Congestion
Goldenseal, Clay, Oats, Vervain, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Horsetail, Red Clover, Uva Ursi, Hops, Yellow dock.
Liver problems
Blessed Thistle, Boneset, Buckthorn, Burdock, Cascara sagrada, Celery, Chicory, Dandelion, Evening Primrose, Flaxseed, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Hyssop, Lemongrass, Licorice, Mustard, Oakstraw, Parsley, Red Clover, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Safflower, Oak Bark, Wild Yam, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yucca, Agrimony.
Stimulate Liver
Fenugreek, Horseradish, Anise, Barberry, Black cohosh, Eyebright, Sassafras, Apples, Rosemary.
Lockjaw
Capsicum, Lobelia, Scullcap.
Longevity
Ginseng.
Lumbago
Angelica, Black Cohosh, Burdock, Celery, Couch grass, Shepherds purse, Wintergreen, oakstraw.
Lung Problems
Angelica, Basil, Black cohosh, Blessed thistle, Burdock, Capsicum, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Couchgrass, Elecampane, Eucalyptus, Fenugreek, Flaxseed, Ginger, Ginseng, Horehound, Hyssop, Irish moss, Licorice, Lobelia, Marshmallow, Mullein, Mustard, Myrrh, Oakstraw, Pennyroyal, Plantain, Slippery elm.
Lymph Problems
Mullein, Fenugreek, Violet leaf, Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Garlic, Yellow dock.
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Malaria
Rue, yarrow.
Malarial Diseases
Eucalyptus
Mastitis
Thyme.
Measles
Catnip, Chamomile, Bistort, Boneset, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Red Raspberry, Safflower, Saffron, Valerian.
Melancholy
Lemonbalm.
Memory
Ginseng, Gotu kola, Rosemary, Anise, Blessed thistle, Eyebright, Sage
Menopausal Problems
Hot Flushes
Sage, Black current, Black cohosh, Damiana, Angelica, Lady’s mantle.
Menopausal Problems
Sarsaparilla, Fennel, Jasmine, Black cohosh, Damiana, Angelica, Ginseng, Passionflower, St John’s wort, Mistletoe.
Nervousness/Anxiety/Depression/Mood Swings
Scullcap, Vervain, Lime blossom, St John’s wort, Lady’s mantle.
Night Sweats
Sage, Willow.
Mental Disturbance
Mistletoe.
Menstrual Problems
Excessive periods (Menorrhagia)
Lady’s mantle, Chamomile, Jasmine, Bayberry, Blackberry, Goldenseal, Nettle, Plantain, Red Raspberry, Shepherds purse, Witchhazel, Goldenrod.
Lack of period (Amenorrhoea)
Pennyroyal, Tansy, False Unicorn root, Blue Cohosh, Rue, Motherwort, Licorice, Black cohosh, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Fennel, Juniper, Basil, Marjoram, Peppermint, Sage, Angelica, Caraway, Catnip, Gentian, Ginger, Lemongrass, Calendula, Mustard, Thyme, Valerian, Wormwood, Feverfew, Motherwort, Parsley.
Menstrual Balancing
Blue Cohosh, Bistort, Angelica, Juniper, Shepherds purse (Take 7-8 days before period).
Menstrual Problems
Angelica, Blessed thistle, Blue vervain, Elecampane, Mistletoe, Myrrh, Red raspberry, Safflower, Saffron, Oak bark, Chamomile, Lady’s mantle.
Period Pain (Dysmenorrhoea)
Chamomile, Basil, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Alfalfa, Blue Cohosh, Caraway, Catnip, Evening Primrose, Peppermint, Wild yam, Wormwood, False unicorn root, Motherwort, Squaw vine, Marigold, Cramp bark, Pasque flower, Raspberry leaf, Nettle, Shepherds purse, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Passionflower, St John’s wort, Strawberry leaf, Feverfew, Lady’s mantle, Sage, Thyme.
Metabolism - Increasing
Rue, Angelica, Horseradish, Sarsaparilla, Kelp, oak bark.
Mouthwash
Bistort, Peppermint, Witchhazel.
Mucous/Phlegm - Expelling
Blue Vervain, Chicory, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Horehound, Hyssop, Licorice, Sage, Marshmallow, Mullein, Pennyroyal, Safflower, Sage, St John’s Wort, Slippery elm, Spikenard, Mallow Plantain, Thyme, Capsicum, Caraway, Clove, Coltsfoot, Echinacea, Garlic, Agrimony.
Multiple Sclerosis
Evening Primrose, Echinacea.
Mumps
Catnip, Scullcap, Ginger, Fenugreek, St John’s Wort, Boneset, Chamomile, Lemongrass, Mullein, Safflower.
Muscular Aches and Pains
Wintergreen, Mustard, Valerian, Wild Yam, Willow, Witchhazel, Rosemary.
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Nails - Strengthen
Horsetail, Blackberry, Kelp.
Nappy Rash
Comfrey, Goldenseal, Aloe Vera juice, Vitamin A and E, Chamomile, Mullein, Slippery Elm, Honey.
Nausea
Clove, Ginger, Peppermint, Chamomile, Fennel, Peppermint, Tangerine peel, Lemonbalm, Hops, Passionflower, Lemon, Lavender, Alfalfa, Anise, Basil, Eucalyptus, Gentian, Ginseng, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Pennyroyal, Red raspberry, Sage, Spearmint, Oak Bark, Wormwood, Feverfew.
Nephritis
Buchu
Nerves
Blue cohosh, Catnip, Cascara sagrada, Borage, Chamomile, Oakmoss, Peppermint (stimulates), Blue vervain, Evening Primrose, Oakstraw, Red Clover, Sage, Scullcap, Rosemary.
Nervous Exhaustion
Dandelion, Burdock, Red Clover, Oats, Vervain, Licorice, Scullcap, Ginseng, Astragalus, Basil, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage.
Nervousness
Crampbark, Chamomile, Celery, Burdock, Anise, Angelica, Ginseng, Hawthorn, Hops, Lemongrass, Lobelia, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mullein, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Red Raspberry, Rosehips, Rosemary, St John’s wort, Clove, Valerian, Wild yam, Willow, Witchhazel, Lavender, Lemonbalm.
Nervous System - Calming
Chamomile, Hops, Catnip, Fennel.
Neuralgia
Black cohosh, Blue cohosh, Celery, Cramp bark, Eucalyptus, Evening primrose, Hops, Horseradish, Chamomile, Rosemary, Marjoram, Mistletoe, Passionflower, Plantain, Rue, St John’s wort, Scullcap, Wild yam, Willow, Valerian.
Nightmares
Marjoram, Thyme, Wild Marjoram, Chamomile.
Nipples - Cracked
Comfrey, Chickweed, Marigold.
Nipples - Sore
Yarrow, Myrrh
Nosebleed
Yarrow, Alfalfa, Nettle, Rue, Oak bark.
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Pain Relief
Mullein, Yucca, Ginger, Clove, Red raspberry, St John’s Wort, Wintergreen, Black cohosh, Catnip, Chamomile, Comfrey, Fennel, Hops, Lobelia, Mandrake, Oakstraw, passion flower, sassafras, scullcap, slippery elm, valerian, willow, wintergreen, marshmallow, plantain, ginger, onion, rosemary, Anise.
Palsy
Horseradish, Lobelia, Sage, Scullcap, Valerian, Cowslip.
Pancreas Problems
Capsicum, Elecampane, Gentian, Juniper, Kelp, Oakmoss.
Parasites (Internal)
Black Walnut, Garlic.
Paralysis
Oakstraw
Parkinson’s disease
Damiana, Scullcap, Passionflower.
Peritonitis
Echinacea.
Pituitary Problems
Alfalfa, Cascara Sagrada, kelp, Sassafras.
Pleurisy
Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Flaxseed, Lobelia, Mullein, Mustard, Pennyroyal, Yarrow.
Pneumonia
Elecampane, Anise, Blue Vervain, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Flaxseed, Lobelia, Mullein, Mustard, Pennyroyal, Slippery elm, Yarrow, Mallow.
Poisoning
Food Poisoning
Lobelia
Lead Poisoning
Mandrake.
Poisoning
Wormwood.
Poison Ivy/Oak
Sassafras, Slippery Elm, Witchhazel.
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Pregnancy and associated disorders
After Pains
St John’s wort, Red Raspberry, Sassafras.
Childbirth Aid
Pennyroyal, Black cohosh, Red raspberry, Spikenard.
False labour
Catnip, Blue Cohosh, Red Raspberry.
Induce Labour
Blue Cohosh
Labour Pain (Easing)
Wormwood
Lactation - Decreasing
Black Walnut, Parsley, Sage
Lactation - Increasing
Nettle, Fennel, Vervain, Borage, Raspberry leaves, Marshmallow, Alfalfa, Blessed thistle, Caraway.
Miscarriage (Prevent)
Red Raspberry, Wild Yam, Squaw vine, False Unicorn, Cramp bark, Bayberry, Catnip, Hawthorn, Lobelia, Lady’s mantle.
Morning Sickness
Red Raspberry, Catnip, Peppermint, Spearmint, Alfalfa, Chamomile, Lemonbalm, Meadowsweet, Fennel, Ginger, Cinnamon, Clove, Goldenseal, Kelp, Wild Yam.
Prolapsed Uterus
Red Raspberry, Bayberry, Black Walnut, Burdock, Eucalyptus.
Rigid Cervix (Helps labour)
Blue Cohosh, Wild Yam, Crampbark, Raspberry leaves,
Squaw vine.
Strengthening Uterus
Raspberry leaf, Squaw vine, Kelp, Lady’s mantle.
Strengthen weak contractions
Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Goldenseal, Ginger.
Prostate Problems
Angelica, Buchu, Cornsilk, couch grass, Damiana, Echinacea, Kelp, Rosemary, Oak bark (Cancer), Epilobium.
Psoriasis
Burdock, Cleavers, Sarsaparilla, Yellow dock, Scullcap, Motherwort, Lime blossom, Comfrey, Chickweed, Aloe Vera, Dandelion, Jojoba, Red Clover, Rosehip, Saffron, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Thyme, Bedstraw, Birch.
Pyorrhoea
Barberry, Birch, Capsicum, Eucalyptus, Oak bark.
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Hair
Dandruff
Jojoba, Willow, Yucca, Burdock, Rosemary.
Hair Loss
rosemary, Birch, Jojoba, Sage, Wormwood, Yarrow.
Lighter hair
Chamomile, Lemon juice, Rhubarb
Shiny Hair
Burdock, Nettle
Strengthening
Jojoba, Rosemary
Halitosis (Bad breath)
Anise, Clove, Fenugreek, Irish moss, Mustard, Myrrh, Rosemary, Senna.
Hangover
Scullcap
Hay Fever
Garlic, Chamomile, Eyebright, Elderflower, Fenugreek, Burdock, Comfrey, Mandrake, Mullein, Spikenard, Willow, Nettle.
Headache
Hops, Wood betony, Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, Marjoram, Feverfew, Lemonbalm, Meadowsweet, Rosemary, Scullcap, Thyme, Valerian, Vervain, Passionflower, Wild yam, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Sage, Angelica, Basil, Black Cohosh, Blessed Thistle, Blue vervain, Catnip, Celery, Evening Primrose, Eyebright, Ginger, Kelp, Lobelia, Mandrake, Mistletoe (Migraine), Pennyroyal, Rhubarb, Rosehip, Saffron, St John’s Wort, Thyme, Violet, Willow, Wintergreen, Yarrow, Parsley, Wild Marjoram, Lemonbalm (Migraine), Cowslip.
Healing (Promotes)
Myrrh, Bayberry, Comfrey, Garlic, Elecampane, Witchhazel, Angelica, Thyme, Lady’s mantle.
Heart
Heart Ailments
Hawthorn berry, Capsicum, Cornsilk, Garlic, Lobelia, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Shepherds purse.
Heartburn
Catnip, Fennel, Meadowsweet, Cardamon, Peppermint, Slippery Elm, Comfrey, Marshmallow, Chamomile, Rosemary, Lemonbalm, Aloe vera, Angelica, Thyme, Willow, Licorice, Gentian, Saffron.
Heart disease
Saffron, garlic
Heart Palpitations
Lemonbalm, Lime blossom, Motherwort, Passionflower, Hawthorn, Cramp bark, Ginger, Valerian.
Stimulate Heart
Anise, Black cohosh, Wintergreen.
Strengthen Heart
Blessed thistle, Flaxseed, Ginseng, Licorice, Calendula, Oakstraw, Peppermint, Safflower, Hawthorn, Mistletoe.
Hepatitis
Lobelia, Calendula, Wormwood.
Herpes
Horehound, Myrrh, Slippery elm, Soapwort, Oakstraw, Passionflower
Herpes Simplex 1 (Mouth)
Lysine amino acid with Vitamin C, A and Zinc. Yoghurt and Buttermilk for the pain. Lemon, Eucalyptus.
Herpes Simplex 2 (Genitals)
Black walnut, Goldenseal.
Hiccups
Catnip, Mustard, Wild yam.
Hives
Nettle.
Hoarseness
Coltsfoot, Eyebright, Horehound, Hyssop, Licorice, Mullein, Mallow.
Hormone imbalance
Agnus Castus, False Unicorn, Wild Yam, St John’s wort, Angelica, Motherwort, Black cohosh, Blessed thistle, Burdock, Damiana.
Hydrophobia
Echinacea, Lobelia, Scullcap.
Hypoactivity
Evening Primrose, Hops, Passionflower.
Hypochondria
Valerian, Dandelion.
Hypoglycaemia
Dandelion, Angelica, garlic, Hawthorn, Licorice, Mistletoe, Saffron, Scullcap.
Hyperglycaemia
Saffron.
Hypertension
Angelica, Cramp bark, Evening Primrose, Garlic, Mistletoe, Rue, Scullcap.
Hysteria
Black cohosh, Chamomile, Cramp bark, Gentian, Hops, Mistletoe, Passionflower, Peppermint, rosemary, Rue, Safflower, St John’s wort, Scullcap, Spearmint, Thyme, Valerian, Yarrow, Motherwort, Lemonbalm.
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Immune System - strengthening
Echinacea, Yellow dock root, Cleavers, Marigold, Licorice, Astragalus, Bayberry, Garlic.
Incontinence
Horsetail
Inflammation
Capsicum, Myrrh, Hops, Mashed Potato (cold), Yarrow, St John’s Wort, Wintergreen (joints), Ginseng, Licorice (intestinal), Angelica, Barberry, Chamomile, Chicory, Coltsfoot, Evening primrose, Eyebright, Fenugreek, Marshmallow, Slippery elm, Spearmint (Bladder), Spikenard, Oak bark, Willow, Yarrow (throat), Yucca (Internal), Agrimony (Throat/mouth), Calendula, Mallow (Mucous membranes), Oakstraw (Gastro-intestinal), Borage.
Insanity
Catnip, Rue, Scullcap.
Insect repellent
Eucalyptus, Goldenseal, Wormwood.
Insomnia
Hawthorn, Comfrey, Alfalfa, Oakstraw, Irish moss, Horsetail, Lobelia, Chamomile, Valerian, Passionflower, Scullcap, Hops, Lemonbalm, Lime Blossom, Basil, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Black cohosh, Blue Vervain, Cascara sagrada, Catnip, Celery, Garlic, Hops, Mullein, Oakstraw, Peppermint, Saffron, St John’s wort, Scullcap, Aniseed, Linden, Sage, Clove, Dandelion, Mugwort, Pennyroyal, Cowslip, Feverfew.
Irritations
Lobelia, Evening primrose (skin), Hops (skin), Slippery elm (Mucous membranes), Oak bark (skin), Agrimony (Throat).
Itching
Buckthorn, Hops, Yellow dock
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Jaundice
Yarrow, Yellow dock, Agrimony, Alfalfa, Barberry, Bayberry, Bistort, Blessed thistle, Boneset, Capsicum, Cascara sagrada, Chamomile, Chicory, Couch grass, Cramp bark, Flaxseed, Gentian, Hops, Horseradish, Hyssop, Mandrake, Calendula, Parsley, Plantain, Rhubarb, Safflower, Saffron, St John’s wort, Senna, Wild yam, Wormwood,.
Joints
Swollen joints
Irish moss, Kelp, Rhubarb, Scullcap, Yellow dock, Bedstraw.
Painful
Sarsaparilla, wintergreen, Arnica, Ginger, Eucalyptus, Cowslip.
K
Kidney Problems
Kidney Problems
Alfalfa, Basil, Birch, Black cohosh, Blessed thistle, Blue vervain, Buchu, Capsicum, Chamomile, Chicory, Cornsilk, Couchgrass, Gentian, Hawthorn, Horseradish, Hyssop, Juniper (Infection), Kelp, Lemongrass, Marshmallow, Mustard, Nettle, Oakstraw, Plantain, Sassafras, Shepherds purse, Spearmint (Inflammation), Oak bark, Wormwood, Meadowsweet, Parsley, Bedstraw, Goldenrod, Mallow (Disease).
Kidney Stones
Apple juice, Lemon juice, Uva Ursi, Agrimony, Comfrey, Couch grass, Hops, Oakmoss, Rosehip, Birch, Goldenrod.
Stimulate Kidneys
Celery
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Laryngitis
Sage, Pokeweed, Thyme, Lady’s mantle, Mallow.
Laxative
Barberry, Flaxseed, Horehound (mild), Licorice, Rhubarb, Senna, Slippery elm, Fennel, Daisy, Burdock, Boneset.
Leprosy
Burdock, Pennyroyal, Red clover, Thyme, Yellow dock.
Leucorrhoea
Blessed thistle, Blue cohosh, Juniper, Plantain, Red Raspberry, Spikenard, Wintergreen, Lady’s mantle.
Leucosis
Echinacea
Lice
Hyssop, Thyme.
Liver
Strengthen Liver
Agrimony, Barberry, Bayberry, Black Cohosh.
Liver Congestion
Goldenseal, Clay, Oats, Vervain, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Horsetail, Red Clover, Uva Ursi, Hops, Yellow dock.
Liver problems
Blessed Thistle, Boneset, Buckthorn, Burdock, Cascara sagrada, Celery, Chicory, Dandelion, Evening Primrose, Flaxseed, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Hyssop, Lemongrass, Licorice, Mustard, Oakstraw, Parsley, Red Clover, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Safflower, Oak Bark, Wild Yam, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yucca, Agrimony.
Stimulate Liver
Fenugreek, Horseradish, Anise, Barberry, Black cohosh, Eyebright, Sassafras, Apples, Rosemary.
Lockjaw
Capsicum, Lobelia, Scullcap.
Longevity
Ginseng.
Lumbago
Angelica, Black Cohosh, Burdock, Celery, Couch grass, Shepherds purse, Wintergreen, oakstraw.
Lung Problems
Angelica, Basil, Black cohosh, Blessed thistle, Burdock, Capsicum, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Couchgrass, Elecampane, Eucalyptus, Fenugreek, Flaxseed, Ginger, Ginseng, Horehound, Hyssop, Irish moss, Licorice, Lobelia, Marshmallow, Mullein, Mustard, Myrrh, Oakstraw, Pennyroyal, Plantain, Slippery elm.
Lymph Problems
Mullein, Fenugreek, Violet leaf, Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Garlic, Yellow dock.
M
Malaria
Rue, yarrow.
Malarial Diseases
Eucalyptus
Mastitis
Thyme.
Measles
Catnip, Chamomile, Bistort, Boneset, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Red Raspberry, Safflower, Saffron, Valerian.
Melancholy
Lemonbalm.
Memory
Ginseng, Gotu kola, Rosemary, Anise, Blessed thistle, Eyebright, Sage
Menopausal Problems
Hot Flushes
Sage, Black current, Black cohosh, Damiana, Angelica, Lady’s mantle.
Menopausal Problems
Sarsaparilla, Fennel, Jasmine, Black cohosh, Damiana, Angelica, Ginseng, Passionflower, St John’s wort, Mistletoe.
Nervousness/Anxiety/Depression/Mood Swings
Scullcap, Vervain, Lime blossom, St John’s wort, Lady’s mantle.
Night Sweats
Sage, Willow.
Mental Disturbance
Mistletoe.
Menstrual Problems
Excessive periods (Menorrhagia)
Lady’s mantle, Chamomile, Jasmine, Bayberry, Blackberry, Goldenseal, Nettle, Plantain, Red Raspberry, Shepherds purse, Witchhazel, Goldenrod.
Lack of period (Amenorrhoea)
Pennyroyal, Tansy, False Unicorn root, Blue Cohosh, Rue, Motherwort, Licorice, Black cohosh, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Fennel, Juniper, Basil, Marjoram, Peppermint, Sage, Angelica, Caraway, Catnip, Gentian, Ginger, Lemongrass, Calendula, Mustard, Thyme, Valerian, Wormwood, Feverfew, Motherwort, Parsley.
Menstrual Balancing
Blue Cohosh, Bistort, Angelica, Juniper, Shepherds purse (Take 7-8 days before period).
Menstrual Problems
Angelica, Blessed thistle, Blue vervain, Elecampane, Mistletoe, Myrrh, Red raspberry, Safflower, Saffron, Oak bark, Chamomile, Lady’s mantle.
Period Pain (Dysmenorrhoea)
Chamomile, Basil, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Alfalfa, Blue Cohosh, Caraway, Catnip, Evening Primrose, Peppermint, Wild yam, Wormwood, False unicorn root, Motherwort, Squaw vine, Marigold, Cramp bark, Pasque flower, Raspberry leaf, Nettle, Shepherds purse, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cloves, Passionflower, St John’s wort, Strawberry leaf, Feverfew, Lady’s mantle, Sage, Thyme.
Metabolism - Increasing
Rue, Angelica, Horseradish, Sarsaparilla, Kelp, oak bark.
Mouthwash
Bistort, Peppermint, Witchhazel.
Mucous/Phlegm - Expelling
Blue Vervain, Chicory, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Horehound, Hyssop, Licorice, Sage, Marshmallow, Mullein, Pennyroyal, Safflower, Sage, St John’s Wort, Slippery elm, Spikenard, Mallow Plantain, Thyme, Capsicum, Caraway, Clove, Coltsfoot, Echinacea, Garlic, Agrimony.
Multiple Sclerosis
Evening Primrose, Echinacea.
Mumps
Catnip, Scullcap, Ginger, Fenugreek, St John’s Wort, Boneset, Chamomile, Lemongrass, Mullein, Safflower.
Muscular Aches and Pains
Wintergreen, Mustard, Valerian, Wild Yam, Willow, Witchhazel, Rosemary.
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Nails - Strengthen
Horsetail, Blackberry, Kelp.
Nappy Rash
Comfrey, Goldenseal, Aloe Vera juice, Vitamin A and E, Chamomile, Mullein, Slippery Elm, Honey.
Nausea
Clove, Ginger, Peppermint, Chamomile, Fennel, Peppermint, Tangerine peel, Lemonbalm, Hops, Passionflower, Lemon, Lavender, Alfalfa, Anise, Basil, Eucalyptus, Gentian, Ginseng, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Pennyroyal, Red raspberry, Sage, Spearmint, Oak Bark, Wormwood, Feverfew.
Nephritis
Buchu
Nerves
Blue cohosh, Catnip, Cascara sagrada, Borage, Chamomile, Oakmoss, Peppermint (stimulates), Blue vervain, Evening Primrose, Oakstraw, Red Clover, Sage, Scullcap, Rosemary.
Nervous Exhaustion
Dandelion, Burdock, Red Clover, Oats, Vervain, Licorice, Scullcap, Ginseng, Astragalus, Basil, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage.
Nervousness
Crampbark, Chamomile, Celery, Burdock, Anise, Angelica, Ginseng, Hawthorn, Hops, Lemongrass, Lobelia, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mullein, Passionflower, Pennyroyal, Red Raspberry, Rosehips, Rosemary, St John’s wort, Clove, Valerian, Wild yam, Willow, Witchhazel, Lavender, Lemonbalm.
Nervous System - Calming
Chamomile, Hops, Catnip, Fennel.
Neuralgia
Black cohosh, Blue cohosh, Celery, Cramp bark, Eucalyptus, Evening primrose, Hops, Horseradish, Chamomile, Rosemary, Marjoram, Mistletoe, Passionflower, Plantain, Rue, St John’s wort, Scullcap, Wild yam, Willow, Valerian.
Nightmares
Marjoram, Thyme, Wild Marjoram, Chamomile.
Nipples - Cracked
Comfrey, Chickweed, Marigold.
Nipples - Sore
Yarrow, Myrrh
Nosebleed
Yarrow, Alfalfa, Nettle, Rue, Oak bark.
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Pain Relief
Mullein, Yucca, Ginger, Clove, Red raspberry, St John’s Wort, Wintergreen, Black cohosh, Catnip, Chamomile, Comfrey, Fennel, Hops, Lobelia, Mandrake, Oakstraw, passion flower, sassafras, scullcap, slippery elm, valerian, willow, wintergreen, marshmallow, plantain, ginger, onion, rosemary, Anise.
Palsy
Horseradish, Lobelia, Sage, Scullcap, Valerian, Cowslip.
Pancreas Problems
Capsicum, Elecampane, Gentian, Juniper, Kelp, Oakmoss.
Parasites (Internal)
Black Walnut, Garlic.
Paralysis
Oakstraw
Parkinson’s disease
Damiana, Scullcap, Passionflower.
Peritonitis
Echinacea.
Pituitary Problems
Alfalfa, Cascara Sagrada, kelp, Sassafras.
Pleurisy
Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Flaxseed, Lobelia, Mullein, Mustard, Pennyroyal, Yarrow.
Pneumonia
Elecampane, Anise, Blue Vervain, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Flaxseed, Lobelia, Mullein, Mustard, Pennyroyal, Slippery elm, Yarrow, Mallow.
Poisoning
Food Poisoning
Lobelia
Lead Poisoning
Mandrake.
Poisoning
Wormwood.
Poison Ivy/Oak
Sassafras, Slippery Elm, Witchhazel.
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Pregnancy and associated disorders
After Pains
St John’s wort, Red Raspberry, Sassafras.
Childbirth Aid
Pennyroyal, Black cohosh, Red raspberry, Spikenard.
False labour
Catnip, Blue Cohosh, Red Raspberry.
Induce Labour
Blue Cohosh
Labour Pain (Easing)
Wormwood
Lactation - Decreasing
Black Walnut, Parsley, Sage
Lactation - Increasing
Nettle, Fennel, Vervain, Borage, Raspberry leaves, Marshmallow, Alfalfa, Blessed thistle, Caraway.
Miscarriage (Prevent)
Red Raspberry, Wild Yam, Squaw vine, False Unicorn, Cramp bark, Bayberry, Catnip, Hawthorn, Lobelia, Lady’s mantle.
Morning Sickness
Red Raspberry, Catnip, Peppermint, Spearmint, Alfalfa, Chamomile, Lemonbalm, Meadowsweet, Fennel, Ginger, Cinnamon, Clove, Goldenseal, Kelp, Wild Yam.
Prolapsed Uterus
Red Raspberry, Bayberry, Black Walnut, Burdock, Eucalyptus.
Rigid Cervix (Helps labour)
Blue Cohosh, Wild Yam, Crampbark, Raspberry leaves,
Squaw vine.
Strengthening Uterus
Raspberry leaf, Squaw vine, Kelp, Lady’s mantle.
Strengthen weak contractions
Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Goldenseal, Ginger.
Prostate Problems
Angelica, Buchu, Cornsilk, couch grass, Damiana, Echinacea, Kelp, Rosemary, Oak bark (Cancer), Epilobium.
Psoriasis
Burdock, Cleavers, Sarsaparilla, Yellow dock, Scullcap, Motherwort, Lime blossom, Comfrey, Chickweed, Aloe Vera, Dandelion, Jojoba, Red Clover, Rosehip, Saffron, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Thyme, Bedstraw, Birch.
Pyorrhoea
Barberry, Birch, Capsicum, Eucalyptus, Oak bark.