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Herbalism, also known as herbal
medicine, herbology, and phytotherapy, is a folk and traditional medicinal
practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts.
Finding healing properties in plants is an
ancient idea. People in all continents have long used hundreds, if not
thousands, of indigenous plants for treatment of various ailments dating back to
prehistory. These plants are still widely used in ethnomedicine around the
world.
Plants have an almost limitless ability to
synthesize aromatic substances, most of which are phenols or their
oxygen-substituted derivatives such as tannins. Most are secondary metabolites,
of which at least 12,000 have been isolated, a number estimated to be less than
10% of the total. In many cases, these substances (esp. alkaloids) serve as
plant defense mechanisms against predation by microorganisms, insects, and
herbivores. Many of the herbs and spices used by humans to season food yield
useful medicinal compounds.
The use of and search for drugs and dietary
supplements derived from plants have accelerated in recent years.
Pharmacologists, microbiologists, botanists, and natural-products chemists are
combing the Earth for phytochemicals and leads that could be developed for
treatment of various diseases. In fact, many modern drugs have been derived from
plants.
The use of herbs to treat disease is almost
universal among non-industrialized societies. A number of traditions came to
dominate the practice of herbal medicine in the Western world at the end of the
twentieth century:
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The Western, based on Greek and Roman
sources,
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The Ayurvedic from India, and
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Chinese herbal medicine (Chinese
herbology).
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Alfalfa Leaf (Herbal Energy and Staying Power)Helps in eliminating
retained water, relieves urinary and bowel problems,. Used in treating anemia,
fatigue, kidney, peptic ulcers, pituitary problems and for general health.
Blessed Thistle (A Special Affinity to Women)Used as a brain food for
stimulating memory, helps with menopause and for menstrual cramping. Often used
by lactating women to increase flow of milk.
Black Cohosh (A Sedative Root)
Relieve Premenstrual pain and symptoms of menopause, especially hot flashes. Can
be used to treat rheumatic joint pain.
Blessed Thistle (A Special Affinity to Women)
An excellent stimulant tonic for the stomach and heart, aids circulation and
helps with liver
problems, takes oxygen to the brain which may help strengthen memory, and may
help with
menopause and menstrual cramping.
Burdock Leaf (Natural Blood Purifier and Detoxifier)
Helps the body maintain healthy skin. Promotes glandular and hormone balance and
nourishes urinary and respiratory systems.
Butcher’s Broom (The Clean Sweeper)
Improves circulation especially in the legs. Used to prevent fluid retention in
legs and ankles, helps remove toxins and renews energy.
Catnip (A Natural Anti-acid and Anti-stress Herb)
Often used to treat colds and insomnia, helps lower fevers, dries up postnasal
drip, gets rid of bad headaches and relieves sore aching bones due to colds and
flu.
Chamomile (The All-Around Comforter)
Known for its calming effect on smooth muscle tissue, good for nervous
stomach,menstrual cramps, and other common problems often related to stress and
nourishesthe respiratory tract.
Chaste Berry (A Women’s Balance)
Helps with PMS, Irregular periods, Menstrual Pain, Menopause, and other hormone,
related problems in women. Has a calming effect.
Cinnamon Chips (Spice for Blends)
Widely used to prevent infection and indigestion. Helps break down fats during
digestion. A great aid for lowering Blood Sugars and helps control Type 2
Diabetes and may help reduce cholesterol levels.
Cleavers (Lymph Cleanser)A lymphatic tonic valuable for diuretic
properties. Dissolves kidney and urinary sediment. Helps overcome infection and
an Anti inflammatory.
Comfrey Leaf (A Herb for Repairs)
ONLY TO BE USED TOPICAL. A poultice of comfrey heals wounds, burns, sores &
bruises.
Damiana Leaf (The Love Potion)
Used to regulate the female cycles. It is also used to stimulate the sexual
appetite.
Good for urinary problems, nervousness, as well as hypertension.
Dandelion Leaves (The Little Plant that Roars)
Nourishes the liver and contains vital nutrients. Used to purify the blood,
benefits the circulatory and glandular systems
Dong Quai Powder (The Supreme Woman’s Root)A powerful help for female
reproductive system. A powerful uterine tonic and hormonal regulator. Used in
premenstrual and menopausal syndrome formulas
Echinacea Angustifolia (Fights Infection & Detox)
Helps removes toxins and fights infections and with stomach disorders
Echinacea Pallida (Lymph System Cleanser)
Stimulates production of white “killer” cells and regulates red blood cells and
a lymph system cleanser.
Echinacea Purpurea (Immune System)
Used to enhance the immune system.
Fennel Seed (The Regulator)
Helps take away the appetite. Improves
Digestion, helpful with coughs, Natural Diuretic, Helps with gas, acid stomach,
gout, cramps and spasms.
Feverfew (Migraines and Allergies)
Helps fight against Migraines. Helps reduce inflammation in arthritic joints and
has been
used to restore liver to normal function.
Ginger Root (The Hot Root)
Arthritis, Rheumatism, Osteoporosis, Gout, Cold and Chills, Cold Hands and Feet,
Heart Health, Nausea, Motion Sickness, Weight Control and Digestion.
Ginkgo (Life Enhancer)
Effective in nutritionally supporting the body’s systems through its antioxidant
properties, A very potent free radical scavenger.
Ginseng (King of Tonics)
Excellent to build resistance against stress, both mental and physical fatigue,
and improvesworking ability, may help slow the aging process and improve
stamina.
Gotu Kola (Herb for the Brain)
Stimulates circulation to the brain, helps increase learning ability and
considered one of the best nerve tonics which promotes relaxation.
Hibiscus (Enhancer for Blends)
Member of the mallow family with a mellow, sweet taste and Vitamin C Enhance the
flavor and bring harmony to a blend. It has a calming nature.
Hops Leaf (The “Good Night” Flowers)Is a sedative and useful in treating
insomnia and nervous tension, coughs, bladder ailments, liver ailments.
Externally used to treat itching skin rashes.
Hyssop (The Breathe of Life)
Used in treating lung ailments, soothe sore throats, respiratory system
cleanser, and bronchial congestion.
Lavender (The Herb of Harmony)
Excellent combined with other herbs that have a strong taste. Helps relax the
body. Helps with
depression, nervous tension and stress. May also be used as a headache remedy
Lemon Balm (Nature’s Antihistamine)
Used to treat fever, colds, flu, headaches, depression, menstrual cramps,
insomnia, nervous stomach, herpes simplex, hyperthyroidism, and indigestion.
Lemongrass (Good for the Digestion)Fever reducer, stomach cramps,
flatulence and colic, easing arthritic pain and general digestive aid, Suited
for digestive problems in children.
Lemon Peel (Enhancer for blends)Is a digestive aid, used for abdominal
bloating, nausea, cough and discomfort in the chest, heartburn, rheumatism, gout
and swelling.
Marshmallow (Herb of Plenty)
Does much to help, heal and soothe inflamed
areas of the body helps with throat inflammation, larynx, laryngitis,
bronchitis, and muscle aches and pains sinews. Works well for poor kidneys and
bladder, & helps to lower blood sugar levels.
Meadowsweet (The Acid Reliever)
Helps to relieve stomach acidity and calms the
digestive tract. Over time it will gently restores health to your digestive
tract.
Milk Thistle (Liver detoxifier)
For all liver disorders, fights pollutants and prevents free radical damage,
Helps common skin conditions related to poor liver functions
Motherwort (Menopausal Friend)
Helps relieves symptoms of PMS and menstrual disorders and other female
troubles; helps tone the liver, reduces nervous anxiety and quiets the nervous
system, and good for chest colds.
Nettle Leaf (Build Your Energy)
Blood Tonic and Circulatory Stimulant, Energy Builder, Good for Respiratory
weakness, Helps regulates Moods. High blood pressure, Gout, PMS, and good for
fever and colds.
Oat straw (Body Tonic)
Contains high amounts of bone-building materials, effective herbal calcium and
silica source. Strengthens nerves, and helps correct sugar use imbalances.
Orange Peel (A Blend Enhancer)In Chinese medicine, used as a diuretic and
for digestive properties. Has Vitamin C.
Papaya Leaf (The Digestive Regulator)
Very useful as a digestive stimulant, relieves sour stomach, helps cleanse the
lymph system and fights infection, helps with weight loss.
Passion Leaf ((The Herb of Tranquility)Used to treat hyperactivity,
hyperactivity. insomnia
Pau D’Arco (The Divine Bark)Antifungal, hypotensive, antidiabetic, bitter
tonic, digestive, antibacterial, used to treat autoimmune diseases, provides
energy and strength to the body, build and protects the immune system, and a
natural blood builder and cleanser.
Peach Leaf (Herbal Digestive Aid)
Calms nervousness, helps with chest congestion, a mild laxative, and rids
toxins.
Peppermint (Marvel of Menthol)Excellent for upset stomach,
gastrointestinal disturbances, anxiety, restlessness, tension and tension
headaches. A mild relaxant for children and the elderly.
Plantain (Herbal Star)Used to clear mucous from the body, to neutralize
poisons, treat lung problems, treat stomach ulcers, diarrhea, and bladder
infections.
Raspberry (Gravity Reliever—A Woman’s Friend)Strengthens the uterus wall
and regulates menstrual flow. Nourishes reproductiveorgans, soothing astringent
properties to the stomach and intestinal tract. Helpsbalance the body so
diarrhea or constipation can be relieved.
Red Clover (Herb that Met a Tempest)
Excellent for bronchial congestion. Relaxing to nerves and entire system. Used
for rheumatoid arthritis and as a treatment for whooping cough and bronchitis.
Rose Hips (The Queen of the Flowers)
Nutrient Tonic, Plain and Simple Protection, Skin and Soul. “From Skin to
Spirit, the Perfect Rose, For Young and Old, the Perfect Rose, A Wealth of
Health, the Perfect Rose.
Sage (Hot Flash Fighter)May reduce sweating and the severity and
frequency of hot flash. May calm nerves,improve digestion and ease lung
congestion and coughs.
Sarsaparilla Root (The Deep-Cleaner)
A natural steroid and progesterone precursor, helps improve sports performance,
is a female toner, helps relieve arthritic pain. Helps balance hormonal levels
and
used for parasitic infections of the skin.
Saw Palmetto (The Fat Fighter)
Hormone Balance, Nervous System, Prostate,
Fatigue, Urinary Tract Infections, Women’s Life Cycle, and Fat Fighter, Has the
enzyme lipase
that breaks fats down.
Scullcap (The Nerve Tonic)
Helps you face stress with better defense.
Recommended for all nervous disorders, to
alleviate tension, anxiety, the jitters, hysteria, nervous exhaustion, digestion
distress, depression and panic.
Senna Leaf (A Potent Laxative)
A very effective laxative, often used as a cleanser during a fast. It is STRONG,
so you should
combine it with fennel or ginger. Do not use for prolonged periods to avoid
bowel becoming
dependent and do not use in cases of dehydration.
Senna Leaf (A Potent Laxative)A very effective laxative, often used as a
cleanser during a fast. It is STRONG, so you should combine it with fennel or
ginger. Don not use for prolonged periods to avoid bowel becoming dependent, and
do not use in cases of dehydration.
Shave grass (Healing stems)Helps with brittle nails and hair, part of
treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Often used in treating urinary tract
infection.
Slippery Elm (Barrier to Disease)
Neutralize stomach acids, boost adrenal glands, draws out impurities, heals all
parts of the body, most useful for respiratory system, helps in the healing of
burns, skin cancers,
poison ivy , and wounds.
Spearmint (The Flavoring Mint)
Aids in colds, flu, gas, colic, and stopping vomiting during pregnancy.
Stevia (A Dietary Supplement)
A Natural Non-Caloric Sweet-Tasting Leaf. **1/4 tsp per cup **
St. John’s Wort (The Restorer)Useful for bronchitis, internal bleeding,
healing wounds, healing wounds, eases depression, headaches, hysteria,
neuralgia, shingles, as well as symptoms that occur during menopause, useful in
swellings, abscesses and bad insect sting.
Thyme (The Knockout Infection Fighter)
Powerful antiviral, antibiotic, diuretic properties, helps eliminate wastes from
the body, used in treating whooping coughs, warts, rheumatism and acne. Fever
breaker, headache reducer and to be rid of intestinal worms.
Turmeric Powder (Indian Saffron)
Powerful Anti-inflammatory, Menstrual difficulties, chest pain and Colic,
inflammatory Bowel Disease, Relief for Rheumatoid/Arthritis, Helps for Cystic
Fibrosis sufferers, Improve liver function, and Cardiovascular Protection.
Valerian (Natural Sleeping Aid)Is a relaxant herb which has a calming
effect on the autonomic nervous system. For insomnia drink before bedtime to
help induce sleep quickly.
White Willow (An Anti-Inflammatory)
Useful in all stomach troubles, especially sour stomach and heartburn. Mostly
used for minor aches and pains in the body. Neuralgia, Arthritis, Rheumatism,
Bursitis, Lumbago, Inflammatory Skin Condition, Strengthen Digestive Organs,
Remedy For Chronic Diarrhea, Dysentery.
Wild Yam (Menopausal Friend)
Very relaxing to muscles, soothing to nerves, and good for glands. Contains
plant progesterone which aids in menopause. Good for arthritis and irritable
bowel syndrome.
Wood Betony (The Herb of Sanctity)
Head Clearing Relieves Congestion That Can Hang On After A Cold Or Sinus
Condition,
Digestive Disorders Soothes Indigestion, Heartburn, Dyspepsia, Colic And Gas,
Headaches,
Circulatory Tonic, Liver Enhancer, Helps Lower High Blood Sugar Levels,
Neuralgia, Sciatica,
Arthritis, Gout, Rheumatism, Helps Fight Skin Infections, helps clean impurities
from the blood, urinary tract inflammation, varicose veins, and intestinal
worms.
Yarrow (The Wound Healer)
Blood Purifier, Digestive System, Fevered Colds, Menstruation, Varicose Veins,
Hemorrhoids, Wounds, High Blood Pressure, Calm an Irritable Bladder, Soothe
Painful Joints, Helps eliminate toxins, aids in arthritis symptoms such as
swelling and inflammation and aching, sore
muscles, stiff joints and back pain.
Yellow Dock Root (The Cool Cleanser)
Most useful blood purifier, therefore good in all skin problem. Helps tone
entire system, soothes the stomach and bowel lining, fights fatigue,
removes toxins, reduce inflammation and lymph buildup, aids in decongesting the
liver, reducing
inflammation, cleaning the blood and increasing the bile flow, used in the
treatment of chronic
skin complaints such as psoriasis.
Yerba Mate (The High Energy Tonic)
Energize The Body, Fights Fatigue, Tonic For Spine And Nerves, Stimulate Metal
Alertness, Aids In Weight Loss, Decreases hunger cravings Cleanse The Colon,
Gentle Diuretic, Accelerate Healing Process, Relieve Stress, Reduces Allergy And
Hay Fever Symptoms, Fortify Immune System And Increase Longevity , Helps Balance
Blood Sugar, Relaxes Peripheral Blood Vessels Which Lowers Hypertension, Boost
Immune System, Detoxifying The Body, Reduces Fever.
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