Digestive distress, Healing Herbs, Inflamation, Inflammation, Menstrual Discomfort, Muscle Spasms, Wounds
Curcuma zedoaria (zedoary, white turmeric, or temu putih) is a member of the genus Curcuma, family Zingiberaceae, and is a perennial herb. It is also known as white turmeric. Uses for Zedoary: Zedoary is most commonly used for colic, spasms, loss of appetite,...
Cholesterol, Digestive distress, Healing Herbs, Nausea
Ginger: An ancient Indian proverb states that everything good is found in ginger. There’s quite a bit of truth in that. This is a versatile healing herb. As a child you were probably been given a glass of ginger ale when you felt sick to your stomach. This is a...
Bowel Issues, Healing Herbs, Health Issues, Hemorrhoids, Herpes Simplex, Organ Protection
Cascara Sagrada: (Rhamnus purshiana) Spanish for “sacred bark,” comes from the American buckthorn tree native to the western coast of North America, from California to British Columbia, and as far inland as Montana. Cascara sagrada is one of the few herbs...
Digestive distress, Healing Herbs, Lungs
Mullien: (pronounce Mullen) Mullein has a long medicinal herbal history. Early on, this herb attained a reputation as a Native Americans used to inhale smoking leaves to relieve congestion. Research says it soothes not only the respiratory tract but also the digestive...
Arthritis, Asthma, Blood Pressure, Bruises, Healing Herbs, Lungs, Pain, Sprains
Lobelia: This herb is a powerful poison that doesn’t belong on the home medicine shelf. That might be because it’s also referred to as “puke weed.” (Ugh!) Similar to nicotine, Lobelia is also called “Indian Tobacco” and has been...
Digestive distress, Healing Herbs, Hemorrhoids, Rheumatism
Spearmint: (Mentha spicata) aka: Curled Mint, Fish Mint, Garden Mint, Green Mint, Lamb Mint, Mackerel Mint, Our Lady’s Mint, Sage of Bethlehem, Spire Mint. Spearmint is considered a remedy for indigestion and gas, although its effectiveness has not been...
