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Mother Nature’s Top Twelve Healing Herbs
Aloe Vera Aloe Barbadensis
The fresh gel is used as a poultice for chapped skin, dermatitis, eczema, and burns. The sap can be squeezed onto the area, or a whole leaf can be cut open, placed against the affected area, and bandaged into place. Aloe vera grows well indoors, or outdoors in frost-free climates. Mix aloe vera gel with glycerin for an effective moisturizer. Sunburn gel: I have used this many times to prevent peeling and skin damage from too much sun. The sooner it is used after the burn, the more effective it is. Scrape…
Therapeutic Action
The lingo can be a little daunting. I keep this list handy all the time because the terminology can be confusing, also because I sometimes forget what they mean if I haven't seen them in a while!
Alteratives:
-purify the blood stream, and in turn cleanse organs. Herbs that detoxify include:
barberry, echinacea, red clover, and yarrow.
Astringents:
-condense and firm tissue as required in the case of hemorrhoids. Astringents are herbs that cleanse mucus from…
Rue, Herb of Grace
CAUTION!: This section is by no means intended to diagnose nor prescribe treatment. NEVER SELF-PRESCRIBE! Please consult your family doctor or a registered herbalist before using any herbal remedies for they may interact with medication you may already be taking , or worsen an existing or not yet diagnosed medical condition.
Pregnant women need to take special care, as some herbs stimulate uterine contractions.
RUE - symbol of grace and banishes evil.
Scientific Name:…
Rescue Remedy
Flower essences are tinctures of liquid consciousness. Stored within them, is "life force" shaped into a particular pattern and we are affected by the different feelings they elicit in us. When we make a flower essence, then, we are literally 'lifting' the pattern or vibration of that plant and storing it for future use.
Rescue Remedy™
The original Bach Flower Rescue Remedy for all kinds of emotional stress. Invaluable support for victim of accidents, shock or trauma. Entirely safe, no side effects, non-habit forming, and will not interfere with medical treatment.
Other Useful Medicinal Herbs for Home Use
Anise Pimpinella anisum
Astragalus Astragalus membranaceus
Bay Laurus nobilis
Catnip Nepeta cataria
Comfrey Symphytum officinale
Dill Anethum graveolens
Elder Sambucus nigra
Elecampane Inula helenium
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum
Ginseng Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng), Panax ginseng (Oriental ginseng), P. quinquefolium (American ginseng)
Hops Humulus lupus
Horehound Marrubium vulgare
Horseradish Armoracia rusticana
Kava kava Piper methysticum
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Top 20 air-cleaning houseplants
Friday, February 26, 1999
Scripps Howard News Service
Dr. B.C. Wolverton, researcher and author of "How to Grow Fresh Air 50 Houseplants that Purify Your Home or Office" (1997, Penguin paperback, $15.95), conducted plant studies for NASA that determined that plants can clean pollutants in homes, offices, factories and retail outlets.
Later, Wolverton expanded the study and assigned plants a rating from one to 10, based on a plant's ability to remove chemical vapors or indoor air toxins, ease of growth and maintenance,…
HERBS AND THEIR MAGICAL USES
The reader should be aware that many of these plants contain compounds that are poisonous or dangerous!
Acacia - Protection, Psychic Powers
Adam & Eve Roots - Love, Happiness.
Adders Tongue - Healing
African Violet - Spirituality, Protection
Agaric - Fertility
Agrimony - Protection, Sleep
Ague Root - Protection
Alfalfa - Prosperity, Anti-hunger, Money
Alkanet - Purification, Prosperity
Allspice - Money, Luck, Healing
Almond - Money, Prosperity, Wisdom
Aloe - Protection, Luck
Aloes, Wood - Love, Spirituality
Althea - Protection,…
AVOID THESE HERBS IF YOU ARE PREGNANT!
Aconite,
Black and Blue Cohosh
Blue Flag
Buckthorn
Cascara Sagrada
Chaparral
Chokecherry,
Comfrey
Damiana
Datura/Jimson Weed
Dong Quai
Gingko Biloba
Ginseng
Goldenseal
Hellebore
Horehound
Immortal
Jaborandi
Juniper
Kava kava
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Safe Herbal Medicine for the Whole Family
IMPORTANT! All the remedies in this section are perfectly safe for adults, children, babies, pregnant and nursing moms!
Firstly I'd like to mention an important guideline that I use:
3 Days: if you are dealing with an cute situation, expect it to resolve within 3 days, otherwise seek medical attention.
3 Weeks: for a gentle program of internal detoxification (cleansing) of organs, allow 3 weeks for results.
3 Months: to reverse a long-standing chronic condition, create a 3 month program of healing therapies…
AROMATHERAPY
Trust your nose. If you dislike the smell of a certain oil, don't use it ! Notice that they all have similar benefits, there's sure to be one for you.
CAUTION: If you have any serious physical ailments, are pregnant or if you have any concerns or doubts about using essential oils, please consult your healthcare professional before using any of the essential oils listed below. If you experience any irritation, sensitization or unpleasant reaction, discontinue use.
ESSENTIAL OILS THAT ENCOURAGE RELAXATION & REDUCE STRESS
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