Monday, March 27, 2006

More Historical Herb Uses

· Blue Cohosh - Regulates menstrual flow, makes childbirth easy, whooping cough,bronchial mucus, palpitations, high blood pressure and spasms.
· Boneset - Jaundice, fevers, flu, night sweats, bronchitis, skin disease.
· Buckthorn - Rheumatism, gout, dropsy, skin disease.
· Burdock - Blood purifier, diuretic, gout.
· Butcher’s Broom - Circulation, leg circulation, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, phlebitis thrombosis.
· Capsicum - Catalyst for all herbs, stops internal bleeding, circulation, use with lobelia for nerves. Use as a stimulant also for healing.
· Cascara Sagrada - Chronic constipation, gall stones, increases secretion of bile.
· Catnip - Convulsions in children, sleep aid, soothing to the nerves, insanity.
· Chamomile - Nerves, toothache, helps to stop smoking, alcohol, muscle pain.
· Chaparral - Cleanser, arthritis, blood purifier, acne and boils.
· Chickweed - Bronchial cleanser, eats carbohydrates (fat), deafness, peritonitis.
· Comfrey Root - Blood cleanser, ulcers, stomach, kidneys, bowel.
· Cornsilk - Kidney and bladder problems, prostrate gland for painful urination.
· Damiana - Sexual impotency, reproductive organs, loss of nerves, energy to limbs.
· Dandelion - Diuretic, kidney and bladder, iron anemia, gout, high in calcium and other vitamins and minerals.
· Dong Quai - Has been used to treat female problems, including menopause and hot flashes.
· Evening Primrose Oil - Weight loss, high blood pressure, eczema, hot flashes, M.S., arthritis, alcoholism.
· Eyebright - Aids the vision, the uppermost parts of the throat as far as the windpipe.