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Click on the first letter of a herb to read a brief description of its health benefits.
Alfalfa
Part Used: Whole herb & Leaf
Arthritis support, blood purifier, excellent source of nutritive
properties with minerals, chlorophyll & vitamins.
Aloe
Vera Part Used: Inner gel fillet
Helps improve absorption of nutrients in intestinal system, laxative,
vulnerary, antiulcer, absorb toxins, regulate intestinal flora.
Astragalus
Part Used: Root
Energy booster; adrenal, lung and digestive support, Immune stimulant,
tumor growth inhibitor, support in chemotherapy side effects reduction;
tonic action, Natural interferon support.
Bee Pollen
Contains several vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes; used
to support energy, stamina and strength.
Bilberry Part Used: Berry
Supports vision in healthy people and has been used by those with
eye
diseases such as pigmentary retinitis and diabetic retinopathy.
Black Cohosh Part Used: Root
Aids in regulating menses, hormonal balancer, reduces discomfort
in
menstrual and ovarian cramping; antispasmodic; used by those with
muscular
rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis.
Black Walnut Part used: Hulls
& Leaf
Used for intestinal worms; antiseptic, hemorrhoid relief; source
of natural
iodine; blood purifier; used both internally and topically.
Boneset Part Used: Herb
Laxative, stimulant and expectorant properties; Used for fevers
and
influenza related symptoms, bitter action for liver, bowel and gall
bladder.
Boswellia Serrata Used as an anti-inflammatory
Buchu Part Used: Leaves
Used as an acute catarrh, diuretic, urinary antiseptic; cystitis,
urethritis, prostatis.
Burdock Parts Used: Root, herb,
seeds, fruit
Alterative effects on blood and urinary systems; internal and topical
usage
for skin eruptions; appetite and digestive aide, supports gout,
arthritis,
rheumatism; natural source of iron.
Catuaba
Part Used: Bark
Stimulant used as tonic for sexual impotence.
Cayenne
Parts Used: Fruit & Seeds
Affects circulatory and digestive systems, aids in rheumatism and
inflammatory ailments, reduces nausea from sea sickness; tonic used
extensively with nutritional support to blood and circulatory system.
Cascara
Sagrada Part Used: Bark
Laxative, chronic constipation, liver complaints, hemorrhoids;
antispasmodic.
Chamomile
Part Used: Flowers of Plant
Gentle sedative, helpful in insomnia and anxiety; anti-inflammatory,
antiseptic, antimicrobial; diaphoretic and carminative, gentle for
children,
helps menstrual discomfort.
Chapparal
Part Used: Crushed Fresh Leaves
Antiseptic, antibiotic, parasiticide; used by Indians as a topical
application for wounds, sores and bites.
Chickweed
Part Used: Herb
Eyewash, expectorant, internal inflammation, demulcent, refrigerant;
external swellings, early use as nutritional support for blood poisoning.
Comfrey
Part Used: Root
Topical used for cuts, burns, skin ulcers; demulcent, vulnerary,
absorb
toxins, has laxative properties
Cornsilk
Part Used: Dried Silk of Corn
Aids in relief of kidney ailments: stones, diuretic, bed-wetting,
etc.; rich
in mucilage, soothes and protects inflamed and irritated internal
tissue.
Used as a cardiac stimulant.
Couch
Grass Part Used: Rhizome
Useful in dissolving small kidney and bladder deposits, soothes
inflamed and
irritated internal tissue; antimicrobial; aid to enlarged prostate.
Cranberry
Part Used: Berry
Urinary tract support: infections, cystitis; antibacterial.
Damiana
Leaves Part Used: Leaf
Used as a diuretic, laxative, blood purifier, expectorant; aphrodisiac,
antidepressant.
Dandelion
Leaf Part Used: Leaf
Liver, gout, diuretic, tonic; natural source of potassium; blood
sugar
assistant, helps reduce blood pressure, acidity.
Dandelion
Root Part Used: Root
Laxative, tonic, diuretic; used for liver and spleen ailments, heartburn,
gout, eczema, rheumatism; used to fight anemia because of its iron,
calcium,
and trace mineral content.
Devils
Claw Part Used: Secondary root tubers only.
Anti-inflammatory effect, antiviral; relief for symptoms of arthritis,
rheumatism. Avoid during pregnancy.
Dong
Quai Part Used: Root
Uterine tonic, estrogenic, antispasmodic, alterative, liver tonic,
affects
reproductive, structural and circulatory systems. Popular Chinese
herb used
in mental acuity and to help relieve symptoms of daily stress and
mental
fatigue; In female reproduction, supports organs, blood and helps
with hot
flashes.
Echinacea
Part Used: Root
Has bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties, used to build resistance
to
infections of respiratory and digestive tracts. Antiseptic for lymphatic
system, tonsillitis, blood poisoning also used to help those with
hay fever
and other allergies.
Elecampane
Part Used: Root
Used as an expectorant to help those with respiratory disorders
including
asthma and bronchitis; diuretic, promotes perspiration and eliminates
toxins.
Ephedra
Part Used: Herb
Used as a cardiac and central nervous system stimulant; elevates
blood
pressure; bronchodilator, asthma, hayfever, emphysema - use in moderation
Evening
Primrose Parts Used: Flowers and seeds
Antispasmodic, contains G.L.A, used in those with Multiple Sclerosis;
used
in weight loss, hormone balancing, menopause and PMS.
Eyebright
Part Used: Herb
Eyewash, anti-inflammatory; draws out secretions and discharges,
anticatarrhal, sinusitis; used in jaundice, loss of memory and vertigo,
topically used in conjunctivitis (pink eye).
Fennel
Part Used: Seed
Anti-inflammatory, stomachic, gentle for children and adults for
diarrhea,
flatulence and colic; increases lactation; used as a carminative
and to
suppress appetite.
Feverfew
Used as a migraine headache preventative and an anti-inflammatory
agent; used to promote menses in those with amenorrhea.
Fo-ti
Part Used: Root
Anti-inflammatory, vasodilator; acts as a diuretic, liver and kidney
tonic,
cardio tonic and sexual tonic; excellent blood nourisher, has been
used in
memory support and mental depression.
Garlic
Part Used: Bulb
Acts as a stimulant, diaphoretic, expectorant, antiviral, antibacterial
antispasmodic, nervine, carminative, vulnery; quickens circulation,
helps to
expel intestinal worms, used for high blood pressure & blood
cholesterol;
immune support for respiratory system, helps for colds, flu, and
coughs,
source of natural germanium.
Green
Tea Anticarcinogenic,
Immune enhancing properties, mineral nutrients.
Guarana
Astringent;
Due to high caffeine count acts as a stimulant.
Gugulgum
Lowers bowel transit time and acts as a cholesterol lowering agent.
Ginger
Part Used: Rootstock
Eases colds and soothes sore throats, helps those with motion sickness,
morning sickness, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea and colic.
Ginkgo
Biloba Part Used: Leaf Extract
Supports healthy circulation and peripheral blood flow, has a positive
effect on mental clarity and performance; used in Europe for short
term
memory loss, mild depression, vertigo.
Ginseng
(panax) Part Used: Root
A demulcent, helpful for coughs, colds, chest congestion, inflammatory
illnesses, nausea and vomiting relief; stimulates immune function,
the
brain, heart and general metabolism.
Ginseng
(Korean) Part Used: Root
Male and female tonic, natural aphrodisiac, strengthens gonads,
regulates
low blood pressure, increases energy, endurance and stamina, elevates
blood
pressure, not for women with cysts.
Ginseng
(Siberian) Part Used: Root
Used to enhance endurance, regulate blood sugar stimulate immune
function,
said to stimulate adrenal and thyroid hormones.
Goldenseal
Part Used: Root
Vasoconstriction effects, helps decrease nausea, remedy for colds,
stomach
and liver troubles, has been used as a laxative; used in stomach
ulcers;
assists digesting by stimulating the production of bile.
Gotu-Kola
Part Used: Herb
Acts as a sedative and diuretic; aids in reduction of excess fluids,
decreases fatigue and depression, increase sex drive and stimulates
the
central nervous system; may neutralize blood acids and lower body
temperature, and is good for heart and liver function; has antibiotic
activity, is bactericidal, fungicidal and insecticidal; speeds wound
healing.
Hawthorne
Part Used: Berries
Used as a heart tonic for both high and low blood pressures, provides
support to heart and circulatory system, improves oxygen utilization,
stimulates increased enzyme metabolism in the heart muscle.
Hops
Part Used: Flowers
Used as a calmative, nervine, stomachic, sedative and hypnotic;
used to
reduce pain internally or topically, helps with insomnia, headaches
and
anxiety. Do not use with depression regularly or continuously.
Horsetail
Part Used: Grass
Is a urinary astringent that helps control incontinence and tone
kidneys and
bladder; contains begetail silica for hair, skin and nails.
Juniper
Part Used: Berries
Mild stimulant, diuretic, antiseptic with cystitis. Not to be used
with
kidney disease.
Kola
Nut Part Used: Nut
Stimulant, diuretic, may be used in moderation for depression and
migraines
(contains caffeine).
Kudzu
Part Used: Root
Used to decrease blood alcohol and acetaldehyde levels.
Licorice
Part Used: Root
Soothe sore throats, acts as a cough suppressant, expectorant, laxative;
also used for ulcers, inhibits the growth of harmful viruses and
acts to
stimulate adrenal glands. Not for high blood pressure, pregnancy
or if
cystic.
Lobelia
Part Used: Leaves
Antispasmodic, antiasthmatic, diaphoretic, expectorant, sedative,
used for
asthma, whooping cough, bruises, ulcers, inflammations, sprains,
ringworm
and swelling. In large doses is a purgative and is potentially toxic.
Ma
Huang / Ephedra Part Used: Herb
Used as a cardiac and central nervous system stimulant; elevates
blood
pressure; bronchodilator, asthma, hayfever, emphysema - use in moderation
Milk
Thistle Part Used: Leaf
Is an antioxidant, regenerator to the liver on a cellular level;
use on
those with hepatitis, drug and alcohol abuse and on environmental
pollution.
Mint
(spearmint or peppermint) Part Used: Leaf
Useful to ease upset stomach, gastrointestinal disturbances, anxiety,
restlessness, tension and tension headaches. Never ingest any type
of pure
mint oil.
Motherwort
Part Used: Herb
Antispasmodic, sedative for anxiety; Emmenagogue, heart tonic, dissolves
fibrin.
Mura-Puama
Part Used: Root
Astringent, aphrodisiac, diarrhea.
Nettle
Part used: Leaf
Blood purifier, laxative, diuretic; used to increase liver and kidney
function; antispasmodic and expectorant.
Oats
(panax) Part Used: Seed
Nervine for stress, sedative, restorative, tonic for impotence,
cardiac
tonic, antidepressant.
Parsley
Part Used: Leaf
Affects urinary and digestive systems; aids in flatulence, carminative.
Passion
Flower Part Used: Herb
Used as a sedative to help with nervous tension and insomnia; supports
relief of smooth muscle spasms.
Pau
D'Arco Part Used: Inner Bark
Historically used in South America to fight skin infections and
support
immune system.
Peppermint
Part Used: Leaf Extract
Has stomachic and carminative properties, known to help upset stomachs,
used for intestinal gas as a diarrhea inhibitor and for indigestion
Propolis Used for immune system support as an antibacterial and antiseptic.
Pumpkin
Part Used: Seed
Natural source of zinc and linolenic acid, soothes inflamed tissues,
used
with a diuretic, demulcent and purgative.
Pygeum Used as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory for the prostate.
Red
Clover Part Used: Blossoms
Has diuretic, expectorant, antispasmodic and strogenic properties,
used for
bronchial congestion, to relax nerves, externally.
Red
Raspberry Part Used: Leaf
Used as a female tonic to relieve excessive menstrual flow, helps
nausea,
tones uterus in preparation for childbirth, gargle for sore throats,
canker
sores; astringent with diarrhea, stomach, bowel; nutritive, mineral
source.
Rhubarb
Part Used: Root
Antispasmodic, appetite stimulant, astringent, tonic, bitter, laxative
diarrhea.
Reishi
(mushroom) Used to protect and enhance the immune, cardiovascular
and
nervous systems, aids in cholesterol reduction.
Rose
Hips Part Used:
Hips High in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin
C, ease stress, infection, diarrhea, thirst and gastritis.
Sarsaparilla
Part Used: Root
Blood purifier, recommended to relieve symptoms of rheumatism and
arthritis,
diuretic, digestive enhancer; antiseptic, alterative.
Saw
Palmetto Part Used: Berries
Increase male fertility, prostate support, increase breast size
in women,
relieve inflammation and pain of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Schizandra
Part Used: Fruit
Tonic for lung, blood, kidney, antidepressant; anaphrodisiac, stamina;
Do
not use if epileptic, hypertension, highly acidic system.
Skullcap
Part Used: Herb
Effective nervine, relaxes nervous tension, antibacterial, sedative.
Shitake
(mushroom) Used to lessen the side effects of terminal diseases
and their
treatments as in chemotherapy.
Slippery
Elm Part Used: Inner Bark
Used as a poultice for wounds and burns; soothes mucous membranes
of lungs and gastrointestinal tract; helps inflamed membranes in
stomach, kidney, bowels and urinary tract.
St.
John's Wort Part Used: Herb
Anti-inflammatory, astringent, gentle sedative, stress, menopause
and
natural antidepressant; vulnerary, used with wounds, cuts healing.
Suma
Part Used: Root
Anabolic and general immune enhancement, adaptogen, tonic aphrodisiac,
general wound healing.
Uva
Ursi Part Used: Herb
Used as a urinary astringent, to correct bedwetting, to help dissolve
kidney stones, high in beta-carotene.
Valerian
Part Used: Root
Used as a nervine, antispasmodic and stomachic; sedative, mild tranquilizer,
used for insomnia. Avoid Overuse.
Vitex
Part Used: Berry
Female hormonal balancer, PMS discomfort, menopause, hot flashes,
aid to
mothers; mild stimulant; teenage acne support.
White
Willow Part Used: Bark
Original natural source of "Aspirin" before synthesized
as a drug; pain
reliever, fever reducer, antacid; antispasmodic, antiseptic, astringent,
tonic and febrifuge.
Wild
Yam Part Used: Root
Has compounds similar in chemical structure to steroids; anti-inflammatory,
hepatic, colic, congestion; antispasmodic, abdominal and intestinal
irritation, dysmenorrhea, ovarian pain, uterine tonic.
Yellow
Dock Part Used: Root
Natural source of organic iron, tonic to skin psoriasis and skin
disease;
alterative, purgative.
Yohimbe
Part Used: Root
Aphrodisiac, sexual impotence; stimulates blood flow to genital
region.
Yucca
Part Used: Extract from Plant
Used to break up obstructions, reduce inflammation in joints including
arthritis and rheumatism.