47 Herbal Remedies
IDENTIFYING SPECIFIC HERBS AND THEIR USES
Part 4
Dill
It is the seeds that are used for treatments. An excellent remedy for flatulence and colic, it also helps to sooth the nerves.
Echinacea
Also known as Purple Coneflower, this is probably one of the most widely recognized herbal treatments available today. While most people know it's usefulness for fighting colds flue and infections, it is an excellent blood cleanser. It also clears up carbuncles, boils and blood poisoning.
Elecampane
Treatment for coughs, asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, mucous, kidney and bladder stones.
Eucalyptus
Also known as Blue Gum. The leaves and bark are used. Excellent treatment for fever, bronchitis and asthma.
Eyebright
This is the main herb for protecting and maintaining the health of the eye. Acts as an internal medicine for the constitutional tendency to eye weakness. Will also remove cysts that have been caused by chronic conjunctivitis.
Fennel
Use the seeds. Excellent for obesity because it helps take away the appetite. Aids indigestion when uric acid is the problem. Is also good for gas acid stomach, gout and colic in infants.
Fenugreek
Use the seed. Excellent treatment for swellings, fever, blood poison prevention and as a tea for sore throat.
Feverfew
Use the leaves to treat migraine headaches, arthritis, dizziness and tinnitus.
Flaxseed
For treatment of sore throat and mucous membranes.
Fo-Ti
Excellent for mental depression. Has been used to help memory.
Garlic
Garlic is one of the few herbs that have universal recognition and uses. It stimulates the activity of the digestive organs. It is used to emulsify the cholesterol and loosen it from the arterial walls. Proven useful in asthma and whooping cough, it is also valuable in intestinal infections and effective in reducing high blood pressure.
Gentian Root
An excellent tonic and blood purifier. Treats the liver, worms, fever and colds. It is also very effective for snake bites due to it's equality with quinine.
Ginger
Useful in all painful spasms of the bowels and stomach. Taken hot, it is excellent for suppressed menstruation. A catalyst from the pelvic area down.
Ginseng
The root is used. Excellent for low blood pressure. Increases the capillary circulation of the brain and also helps with nervous exhaustion. Useful for chest troubles, colds stomach and lungs.
Golden Seal
Use the root. A powerful agent used in treating ulcers, diphtheria, tonsillitis and spinal meningitis. It is one of the best substitutes for quinine. It acts as an insulin.
Gotu Kola
Contains remarkable rejuvenating properties. Is known as "The Secret of Perpetual Youth." It strengthens the heart, memory and brain.
Hawthorne
Known as the heart herb. It is used to dilate the coronary blood vessels in a mild way and restore the heart muscle wall.
Henna
Use the leaves and root. Effective treatment for the liver and skin infections.
Hops
Has a remarkable relaxing effect on the central nervous system. It is also effective for anemia and restoring the appetite.
Horehound
A stimulant, use to treat colds coughs and sore throat.
Horsetail
Contains a great deal of silica, which helps keep the elasticity in the skin. Also an effective diuretic and helps with kidney stones.
Hydrangea
Use dried roots, rhizomes. The greatest use for Hydrangea is for treating enlarged prostate glands. It is also effective for urinary infections like cystitis, including stones.
Hyssop
A body cleanser it is also effective for nervousness and recovering from colds.
Juniper Berries
Excellent for kidney and bladder problems relating to pancreas and adrenal glands. Works well for dropsy and leucorrhea.
Kelp
As we mentioned earlier, we will include descriptions that are not necessarily herbs. This is one of them. Kelp is excellent for the thyroid gland and goiters. Has a remedial and normalizing action on the sensory nerves. Good for nails and hair and cleanses radiation from the body.
Knapweed
Effective treatment for internal bleeding and swollen glands. Recommended: Natural Plant Cures
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