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	Almonds Facial scrubs; bitter almonds sometimes are used to derive oil which has sedative properties and can be used for a cough; sweet almonds can be used to make an oil that is used as an emollient and a substitute for saturated fat that can lower cholesterol. Combined with powdered sugar, in small doses, it is considered good for dry cough or hoarseness.
	Aloe Aloe has numerous healing properties and is well known for many of them. Helps to clear out the colon. Soothes external sores and minor burns. The juice of the aloe leaves can be used to soothe and treat sunburn, wrinkles, headaches, irritated skin, minor lesions and abrasions, ulcers, insect bites, canker sores, herpes, sore gums, infection and poison ivy rashes. Aloe is often used to soften and moisturize skin as well, and can be used on the scalp to prevent hair loss.
	Alpine Cranberry- sometimes called Bilberry The leaves can be infused to treat bladder infections…and they can be decocted for gout and rheumatism. The edible berries are said to increase the appetite and can treat diarrhea.
	Basswood/Lindenwood Flower Used for colds, flu, coughs, fever, headaches. Also used for indigestion, sore throat and epilepsy. The bark can be pounded and applied to the skin to soothe wounds, irritations, burns, boils, and sores.
	Bilberry Leaves can be used to lower blood sugar levels, to ease inflammation or diarrhea. Tea made with the leaves is used for coughs, vomiting, stomach cramps, and catarrhal enteritis. The berries increase insulin production and can be used for ulcers, sinusitis, kidney problems and/or bladder problems, anemia, consumptive wasting, indigestion, and colitis. Eating berries fresh can regulate bowel action or stimulate the appetite. Supposedly, the berries can be decocted in heavy concentration to make a treatment for Typhoid Fever. Roots are used for bladder stones and edema. The berry’s juice makes a good gargle for leucoplasia, sore throats or inflamed gums. Can be used externally as a wash for skin irritations, sores, burns. wounds, and ulcers. Helps to regenerate the capillaries of eye muscles and nerves. Enhances night vision, and can reduce myopia- preserving and regenerating the eyes.
	Black Cohosh Tincture of Black Cohosh can be used to treat numerous maladies including digestive irregularities, chorea, menstrual irregularities, menstrual cramps, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, measles, scarlet fever, smallpox, rheumatism, lumbago, persistent cough, headache, asthma and sinusitis. It can be helpful for morning sickness and in labor and childbirth delivery as it is a confirmed sedative, pain reliever and anti-inflammatory agent. Has similar effects as that of synthetic estrogen without causing cancer. It can be applied to wounds in the form of a poultice. It will not dissolve in water and is usually used in tincture form. It is also known to be useful for nervous disorders, panic attacks, heart palpitations, muscle spasms, neuralgia and can be used as an antidote for poisonous venom from snakebites.
	Cherries Cherries and cherry juice is good for the relief of the symptoms of gout.
	Damiana
	Feverfew Use as a warm infusion (1 heaping tsp. for 1 cup water) for treatment of flatulence, indigestion, alcoholic delirium tremens, flu, colds, fever, headaches, migraines, arthritis, neuritis, neuralgia, ague, colic and can help to treat an overdose of opium. Decreases mucus in bronchial tubes. Can eliminate worms, increase appetite and treat indigestion. Can stimulate uterine contractions and menses.
	Ginseng: Panax quinquefolius L. (American Ginseng):Shown to increase mental efficiency and energy. Considered to be “adapatogenic”- meaning it can be used to return the body to a normal state. This indicates it can be used to help the body to adapt to high or low temperatures and stress when taken over an extended period. It may prevent or inhibit cancerous tumor development. Has been shown to enhance the effects of breast cancer medication. Stimulates appetite, treats headaches, constipation, cystitis, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, menopause symptoms, coughs, bronchitis and colds. Panax schin-seng L. (Asiatic Ginseng): This variety has multiple uses including enhancing mental and physical energy (stimulant), fighting inflammations, increasing sex drive, normalizing bodily systems and relieving stress. Can be used to increase levels of ‘good’ cholesterol (high density lipoprotein cholesterol) and decrease levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol (low density lipoprotein cholesterol). Can also be used for enhancing appetite and normalizing digestion problems; can ease childbirth and normalize menstruation for women. Also is helpful for impotence, rheumatism, blood disorders, hemorrhage, fevers, coughs and colds as a demulcent. Helps to strengthen endocrine glands. Although it has not been proven, Asian ginseng may decrease endothelial cell dysfunction- which explains its reputation for treating blood disorders. When these cells are considered ‘dysfunctional’ they can cause circulation blockage in various ways- sometimes leading to heart attack or stroke. Thus, some consider ginseng to offer a certain protection against cardiovascular problems. Also increases production, activity and performance of sperm. One study indicated that ginseng enhances immune system performance in subjects after they were given the flu shot. Ginseng may be toxic in large quantities, however. Panax trifolius L.: Roots were chewed by Native Americans for headaches, loss of consciousness and pulmonary constriction. The stems and leaves were used by Native Americans as a tea to treat indigestion, colic, hepatitis, tuberculosis, rheumatism, gout and hives. Stimulate male sex glands (treats impotence), strengthen adrenal glands, eases cocaine withdrawal, enhances energy, treats colds and promote pulmonary functioning. Can normalize blood pressure, stimulate the appetite and enhance immune system. May protect from radiation. Eleutherococcus senticosus L. (Siberian ginseng): Used to relieve stress, treat headaches, normalize blood pressure, improve circulation and harden the arteries. Can help the symptoms of angina (temporary chest pain or sensation of pressure that occurs while the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen). Also is used to treat headaches, insomnia, bronchitis and other chronic lung problems, fatigue- mental and physical and improves overall bodily functioning.
	Goldenseal   Cleanses the body and improves body functioning overall. Root stock is medicinal- warning: eating the plant can cause inflammation of the mucous tissues! This bitter herb is good for strengthening the immune system, a tonic. Also an antiperiodic, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, laxative and improves digestion. Also stimulates the central nervous system. Can be used to treat colds, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis and hay fever, food allergies and earache. Good for improving functioning of the heart, lymphatic and respiratory system, as well as the spleen, stomach, pancreas, prostate, colon and stimulates the nervous system. Helps diabetic conditions by potentiating insulin and can treat hypoglycemia. Can be used to treat fungal infections such as candida and canker sores. Also can treat syphilis, gonorrhea, jaundice, hepatitis, bladder inflammation and glandular swelling. Snort it for nasal congestion or for all catarrhal conditions (inflammation of a mucous membrane accompanied by excessive secretions) Washes: EYES: boric acid + goldenseal makes a gentle eyewash; MOUTH: can be used as an antiseptic mouthwash, used as a tea infusion-applied to a toothbrush-for sore gums or pyorrhea (chronic disease of the teeth characterized by the formation of pus in the pockets between the roots of the teeth and their surrounding tissues, and often accompanied by the loosening and loss of the teeth); SKIN: external washes can be used for skin diseases, sores, erysipelas (an acute, infectious disease caused by a specific streptococcus [a kind of bacteria], and characterized by fever and diffusely spreading deep-red inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes). Can be used to treat eczema, impetigo, piles For ringworm- wash with tea infusion and then sprinkle powdered rootstock Can be used as a vaginal douche and small doses can help pregnancy nausea and decrease uterine bleeding; can regulate menses and relieve painful menses.
	He Shou Wu- Solomon’s Seal
	Saw Palmetto
	St. John's Wort
	Valerian Root
	Wormwood

Written by Melinda Moellering (2007-8) with references from the Merck Manual (2nd home edition), John Lust (The Herb Book), eMedicinal, and Health-Disease.org.

This page, nor any other on this site, is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice.

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