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...
Colds & Flu, Diarrhea, GI, Healing Herbs, Skin cuts, Wounds
Yarrow: Distinctive in both appearance and aroma. Yarrow has been used to treat wounds throughout history. In the 1950’s an alkoloid from the plant was found to have some ability to make blood clot faster. Fever, common cold, hay fever, lack of menstruation,...
Burns, Colds & Flu, Digestive distress, Healing Herbs
Slippery Elm: (Ulmus rubra) Slippery elm is often used in the treatment of inflamed digestive conditions such as colitis, diarrhea, duodenal ulcers, enteritis and gastritis. Inflammatory bowel issues, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and IBS...
Hemorrhoids, Rash, Skin cuts, Wounds
Witch hazel is a popular home remedy for cuts, bruises, hemorrhoids and sore muscles. More than a million gallons of witch hazel water are sold each year in the United States, making it one of the nation’s most widely used healing herbs. The plant is a tree with...
Acne, Burns, Cystitis, Eye Ear Nose Throat, Kidney Stones, Lymphatic System, Rash, Tonsillitis, UTI
Cleavers (aka Clivers) is a versatile and valuable plant. It is one of the most powerful restorative herbs for the lymphatic system, cleavers is beneficial in treating swollen glands, tonsillitis and adnoid problems. Internally and externally, it is effective in the...
Burns, Cancer, Healing Herbs, Heart
Astragalus : A Chinese immune system booster is purported to heal burns and abscesses, offset adverse effects of cancer therapy, and protect the heart against viral damage. It is considered an adaptogen. Part used: Used as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. It...
