"Alfalfa","blood,teeth,asthma,arthritis,carotene,estrogen","Source of carotene (Vit A), reduces fevers, blood ¤purifier. Has natural fluoride; prevents tooth decay.¤excellant for asthma, arthritis, diabetes, digestion¤weight gaining, strength gaining¤Estrogen replacement¤endometriosis","","","","none","tea: 1oz/1pint hot water","Herb"
"Aloe","healing sores, colon, acne, blood pressure, skin","Heals sores outside body; burns, sunburn, effects of ¤poisonous plants¤Cleans colon; constipation, laxative¤External: Remedy for piles and hemerrhoids; excellent for ¤acne, skin, wrinkles, arthritis, itching, sunburn, ¤swelling.¤excellent for blood pressure, diabetes, digestion¤chest¤HIV","wide juicy stems","","","none","","Herb"
"Astragalus (huang qi)","energizer, circulation, hypertension, weight loss","Increses energy reserves, expecially in legs and arms.¤Keeps body warm in cold.¤immune system, infections, HIV, viral infections¤myasthenia gravis, peripheral vascular disease¤whole body tonic¤age and stress resistance¤weight loss¤asthma, hay fever¤cardiac arrhythmia¤pneumonia","","","also known as Huangqi","none","","Herb"
"Bee pollen","all; vitamins, amino acids, hormones","has all 22 basic elements for human body (vitamins, amino ¤acids, hormones, etc.).¤healing, diseases, aging, fatigue, acne, sexual, alergies, ¤digestive, throat, prostate, and more.¤blood purifier, circulation, energy, hair, skin, immunity","pollen","bees","more protein per gram than meat, eggs, or cheese","none","","Animal"
"Bilberry Leaf","eyes,visual,circulation/blood,gums,veins,angina"," Strengthens capillaries that feed eye muscles & nerves, ¤reverses damage caused by blood vessel deterioration.¤Increase night vision. cataracts, myopia,¤ Astringent, blood purpuras, CNS vascular disturbances,¤diabetes, diabetic cataracts & vascular complications¤bleeding gums, heart, hemorrhages, hemorrhoids, phlebitis ¤hypertension, skin, varicose veins¤menstrual cramps¤ulcers","leaf of plant","","also called Vaccinium Myrtillus","none","","Herb"
"Black Cohosh","menstruation,arthritis,asthma,Menopause,Amenorrhea","Regulate menstrual flow, mentrual cramps.¤Same effects as synthetic estrogen but w/out side effects ¤& no cancer-causing agents.¤Arthritis,Asthma,High Blood Pressure,Bronchitis, ¤Circulation,Convulsions,Cramps,Coughs,Diabetes,¤Diarrhea,Headaches,Hormones,Hot Flashes,Kidney,Liver, ¤Lung, Lumbago, nervous disorder,¤Rheumatism, Thyroid¤Tinnitus","","","also called: black snakeroot","none; dose: 5-6 grains(1-3 for children)","","Herb"
"Blessed Thistle","stomach, heart, liver, brain, circulation, HIV","stimulant tonic for stomach and heart.¤Aids circulation.¤Helps resolve liver problems.¤Takes oxygen to brain and strengthens memory.¤circulation¤HIV","","","Also called: Holy Thistle, bitterweed","none","","Herb"
"Burdock Leaf & Root (Gobo)","blood, toxins, skin, arthritis, eyes, glands","cleanses glands¤Removes toxins from body.¤liver¤Blood purifier and cleanser, rheumatism, gout, lungs, ¤nasal passages¤Excellent for severe skin problems, acne. Good for ¤advanced arthritis.¤dandruff¤eyes, stomach tonic¤hemorrhoids, sores, psoriasis, stimulates urine¤HIV, PMS-related bloating","has purple tubular flowers","","dissolve herb in alcohol for use","none","","Herb"
"Cascara Sagrada (Dogwood)","bowels, constipation, hemorrhoids, gall stones","Excellent remedy for chronic constipation.¤Stimulate secretions of entire digestive system.¤Remedy for gallstones. liver, gout, piles, gas¤Valuable when hemorrhoids associated with poor bowel ¤movement.¤cathartic, cholalogue, anti-bacterial/biotic¤purgative¤insomnia","bark from a small tree","","","Avoid during Pregnancy","","Herb"
"Cayenne (Capsicum, red pepper)","blood pressure, circulatory system, arteries, pain","Normalize blood pressure¤Improve entire circulatory system,diabetes¤Feed cell structure of arteries,veins,capillaries to ¤regain elasticity.¤Best Stimulant;starts healing & cleansing.¤Stop bleeding on contact¤asthma,digestion,ulcer¤disease F/ exposure, colds¤backache¤anti-inflamatory, bunions¤dry mouth¤fever, pain, headache¤weight loss¤externally: arthritis,pain,skin,herpes,psoriasis,shingles, ¤Raynaud's Disease (mix w/ vegetable oil and rub)","","","very important herb; a spice","none","5-20 grains in water","Herb"
"Chickweed","anti-toxin, removes plague, Vit C, healing","Rich in vitamin C and minerals (calcium, magnesium, ¤potassium)¤Carries toxins from body.¤Dissolves plaque in blood; circulation.¤Heal & soothe anything it comes in contact with.¤Impotence, boils, skin¤constipation¤eye¤weight loss","","","can be used in salads","none","","Herb"
"Coltsfoot Herb & Flower","mucus membranes, lungs, phlegm","Soothes mucus membranes.¤Improves lung troubles.¤Relieves chest of phlegm.¤Useful for asthma, bronchitis, spasmodic coughs.¤","","","","more than 3 tsp/day could damage liver","","Herb"
"Cornsilk","prostate gland, Kidney, bladder, swelling","Used for trouble with prostate gland.¤Remedy for kidney & bladder¤diuretic¤swelling (2oz dried, twice/day)","","","","none","","Herb"
"Cranberry","Kidney, Bladder, urinary","Keeps kidneys clean; good vs kidney infection.¤Overnight relief vs urination.¤maintain pH balance in urinary tract¤vision¤candida yeast infections","","","has Vitamins C, E","none","","Herb"
"Damiana","Sexual impotence, fertility, aphrodisiac, nerves","sexual impotency and fertility, both male and female.¤Strengthens reproductive organs.¤Helps with menopause, hot flashes¤Intestines, kidney (increased urine flow)¤tonic for nervous system, headaches, mild paralysis","leaf of small shrub/tree","","","none","1tsp ground leaf to 1 cup water; 1tbl 2Xs/day","Herb"
"Dandelion","liver, blood, skin, diuretic, kidney, organs","Detoxify poisons in liver; bowel, fluid accumulation¤pneumonia, upper respiratory¤Lowers blood pressure, tuberculosis of lymphatic gland, ¤swelling¤diabetes¤skin diseases, scurvy, bones, osteoporosis¤heart, kidney, spleen, stomach, pancreas¤moderate purgative, diuretic¤female organs¤eaten green (in salad): purify blood & destroy acids in ¤blood, releaves anemic conditions¤memory¤tonsillitus(simmer 1oz root in 2-3 cups water)¤external: warts, acne, age spots","dried root & roots of herb","","roots can be baked/dried and ground into coffee","none","","Herb"
"Dong Quai (Chinese Angelica)","menopause; Vitamins B-12, E, blood, nerves, PMS","decrease discomfort of menopause and post-menopause.¤Rich in vitamins B-12, E¤menstrual, PMS, menstrual cramps¤Atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, amenorrhea¤cholesterol, high blood pressure, vascular, anemia,¤analgesic, anti-inflamatory, anti-spasmodic¤convalescence, debility, sedativem uterine¤dysmenorrhea, edema, immune system, inflamation, liver¤vitality¤female sexual & tonic¤sciatica (use as tea or tincture), shingles","root","","has vitamins B-12, E","Avoid during Pregnancy","","Herb"
"Yeast, Brewer's","source B vitamins","has B vitamins¤also large amounts of other vitamins, minerals, and amino ¤acids","","anywhere","used in baking","none","","Other"
"Fennel Seed","gas, stomach, obesity, liver, eyes, aphrodisiac","Remedy vs gas, acid stomach, gout, cramp, spasms, ¤heartburn.¤Excellent obesity fighter.¤eyes, Good eyewash.¤Liver cleaner.¤asthma¤promotes breast milk production (don't use as oil, can ¤cause miscarriage)¤female aphodisiac","","","also called: foeniculum vulgare, sweet fennel","more than 1 tsp of the oil can be toxic","","Herb"
"Gota Kola (Gotu Kola)","brain, memory, eyes, female tonic","Stimulates circulation to brain.¤Excellant nerve tonic.¤Increases learning ability.¤skin, bed sores, boils, cellulite, diabetes¤edema, erysepilas, fatigue, phlebitis¤female tonic, heart, hemorrhoids, infection¤pregnancy lesions, skin, ulcer, sores, eyes¤Connective tissue healing¤circulatory problems, varicose veins","","India","Called the "memory herb"","none","","Herb"
"Green Barley","nutrition, antioxidant, diabetes","Extremely nutritious.¤Excellent antioxidant.¤Twice fiber of Oat Bran, 12 times more chlorophyll.¤Can help anything in body that needs help.¤diabetes, bladder, chest¤energy, immunity","","","","none","","Herb"
"Hawthorn","heart, insomnia, gums, blood, allergies, stress","Strengthen & regulate heart, heart defects/diseases¤Good for vs stress.¤Treats high and low blood pressure.¤Reliefes insomnia¤circulation, vascular problems, angina, arteriosclerosis, ¤cholesterol; insomnia¤diarrhea, digestion, dyspepsia¤hypertension¤allergies","fruit of a shrub","England","","none; large dose may produce dizziness","3-15 grains, 3-4Xs/day","Herb"
"Hops Flower","Insomnia, vs alcohol, liver, nerves, lactation","Good vs insomnia.¤Produce sleep when nothing else will.¤Decrease desire for alcohol.¤Will tone liver, bowel inflamation¤climacteric disorders, lactation¤anaphrodesiac, nerves¤anxiety, appetite loss, diuretic, digestion, inflamation","","","","none","","Herb"
"Horsetail (Shavegrass)","minerals, fingernails, hair, bones, glands, kidney","Strong fingernails and hair; good vs split ends.¤Fractured bones heal faster, ligaments, cartilage.¤osteoporosis¤Good for eyes, ears, nose, throat, and glandular orders¤atheroscerosis, anemia, arterioscerosis¤diuretic, ulcers, urinary stones, kidney¤immune system, lungs, prostate, skin","","","rich in minerals, especially silica","none","","Herb"
"Ho Shou Wu","liver, kidney, energy booster, hair","Excellent rejuvenator.¤Strengthens liver and kidneys, bladder¤rapid energy booster¤eyes, hair, nerves","","","","none","","Herb"
"Kava Kava Root","sleep, nervousness, sedative, headache, pain","Induce sleep, help calm nervousness¤headaches¤relaxation¤pain relief","","","usefull as a tea","","","Herb"
"Kelp","iodine, infection, hair, nails, diuretic, vitamins","High content of natural plant iodine for propper function ¤of thyroid; fights infection.¤Has high levels of calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamins¤Excellent for (falling) hair & nails¤skin (wrinkles, sagging)¤acne, arthritis, bones, diabetes, heart, cleanses arteries¤reproductive organs, prostate¤indigestion, colon cleanser, anemia, brain","seaweed","sea coasts","","none","10 grains. Tea: 1oz kelp/1 pint hot water","Herb"
"Lecithin","cholesterol, nervous system, kidney","Breaks up cholesterol, allowing it to pass thru arterial ¤walls, preventing arteriosclerosis.¤Promotes healthy nervous system.¤Cleanse and purify kidneys.","","","high in phosphorus; 2 B-factors, choline, inositol","none","","Amino Acid"
"Licorice Root","laxative,heart,circulatory,throat,allergy,cankers","Mild laxative¤Strengthen heart & circulatory system¤Put vitality into body¤sore throat,Throat & injured throat muscles;arthritis¤infections,Pneumonia,TB¤teeth¤blood sugar,bronchitis,cirrhosis,hypoglycemia,asthma¤adrenal stim,imetigo¤antibacterial/fungal/viral,constipation,cough¤digestion,protect liver,skin,stomach,kidney,heartburn¤psoriasis,shingles¤female tonic,menopause¤baldness¤anti-inflamatory,ulcer¤antidepressant¤gout¤HIV,prostate¤Quit smoking","","","may be used as non-sugar sweatener","excessive use: headaches, lethargy","","Herb"
"Milk Thistle Herb","liver,PMS,detox,blood,veins,menstrual,psoriasis","***Excellent liver detoxifier, purififies liver from ¤alcohol and other pollutants.¤spleen, Protects from hardening of liver.¤blood detox., cholesterol, cholalogue¤chest, kidney, gall bladder, hepatitis, hepatoprotective, ¤stomach, gall stones¤jaundice, laxative, uterine¤menstrual, psoriasis, varicose veins¤spondylosis-induced lower back pain¤skin, psoriasis","","","Silymarin is a milk thistle extraxt","none","","Herb"
"Myrrh Gum","colon, digestive, bad breath, sinus, teeth, gums","Cleans colon; brings order to digestive system.¤Removes bad breath.¤Good vs sinus problems.¤teeth, gum infections, sore throat¤asthma¤broad specxtrum antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic¤canker sore","","","","none","","Herb"
"Nettle Leaf","kidney,weight loss,fever/cold,dandruff,hair,blood","Excellent remedy for kidney problems.¤In combo with seawrack brings weight loss¤In tea is good vs fevers & colds.¤Remedy for dandruff.¤Enhance natural color of hair.¤prostate, blood sugar, allergies, rhinitis, anemia, ¤arthritis, diuretic, gout, inflamation, lactation, ¤lumbago, menstrual,sciatica, sinus, styptic, tendonitis¤wound heal/cleanser","","","","none","","Herb"
"Passion Flower (Maypops)","sedative, blood pressure, alcoholism, nerves","Mild sedative, relieves tensions.¤insomnia, hysteria¤Calms nerves, high blood pressure.¤fevers¤Deterrent for alcoholism¤analgesic, anti-convulsant/spasm¤asthma, hemorrhoids, inflamation¤pain in nerves, headaches¤menopause¤alertness, parturition¤eyes, skin¤Parkinson's Disease","vine;dried flower,fruiting top","","","none","10-20 drops fluid extract, or 3 grains 2Xs/day","Herb"
"Psyllium Seed","colon, intestines, weight loss","One of best colon cleanser.¤Lubricant to intestinal tract.¤Removes putrefactive toxins from intestines.¤constipation, diarrhea, digestion, diverticulitis, bowels¤hemorrhoids (take w/ enough fluids)¤weight loss","seed of the Plantain plant","","","none","","Herb"
"Red Clover","blood,skin,acne,entire system,eyes,menopause","Body's entire system benefits.¤Purifies blood.¤Cures acne and other skin problems.¤eyes¤menopause, raises estrogen levels¤menstrual cramps¤Tobacco substitute for smoking","","","","none","","Herb"
"Sarsaparilla Root","Rheumatism,gout,diuretic,hormones,hair,poison,eye","Remedy for Rheumatism & gout, ringworm, blood purifier¤Diuretic, colds, fever, makes persperation when taken hot¤Balances female and male hormones.¤Acts as male hormone, testosterone.¤aphrodisiac¤Scrofula, skin¤Hair growth hormone, acne, skin¤arthritis, ain (head, joints)¤strong poion antidote¤eyewash, gas","root of evergreen shrub","","","none; root may be mixed w/ food","1oz root boiled in 1 pint hot water once/2hr","Herb"
"Saw Palmetto Berry","prostate,sexual,nutrition,mentrual,mammary,glands","Prostate health¤bronchitis,catarrhal condition,tuberculosis¤high cholesterol¤anti-inflamatory¤appetite loss¤asthma,colds,digestion,enuresis,expectorant¤menstrual,ovarian,obesity,nycturia,spastic colon¤sterility,testical atrophy¤thyroid deficiency¤weight loss,muscle strength¤female aphrodisiac¤increase function & size of mammary glands¤testes function¤baldness","berries of plant","SE USA","","none","1tsp 3Xs/day. Tea:1oz berries in 1/2pint hot water","Herb"
"Seawrack (Bladderwrack)","obesity, glandular","One of best to combat obesity.¤Effects on glandular afflictions","","","","none","","Herb"
"Slippery Elm (american elm)","colon,bowel,kidney,digestive,lung,eye pain,food","throat,coughs¤normalize bowel movement (diarrehea,constipation).¤Hemorroids, skin¤cleanse colon; digestion.¤Kidney,stomach,bowels,enema,vaginal douche (inflamed ¤vagina)¤Food(ground into cereal w/ milk)- weakness, bleeding ¤lungs,bronchitis,tuberculosis;baby food¤Lung pains.¤Eases eye pain¤Adds healing of irritated & inflamed tissues, emollient","bark of tree","","poultice maybe used on burns, boils, ulcers,wounds","none","","Herb"
"Spikenard","skin, cough, chest, colds","good vs skin aailments: acne, pimples, blackheads, rashes, ¤general skin problems.¤used vs coughs, colds, chest afflictions","","","","none","","Herb"
"St. John's Wort","blood,tumors,boils,menstruation,uterine,wounds","Blood purifies.¤Good vs tumors and boils.¤Good vs chronic uterine problems.¤Help correct irregular menstruation.¤flu, asthma, burns, bruises, depression¤Antidepressant, hyperthyroidism¤Parkinson's, HIV¤Externally: bruises, burns, cuts, wounds,herpes,scabies¤As external oil speeds healing of labor scars","","","","it's an MAO inhibitor; avoid if pregnant","","Herb"
"Thyme","mucus, infection, migraines, chest, lungs, sties","Removes mucus from head, lungs, respiratory passages.¤Fights infection.¤Relieves migraines (as a tea).¤Amenorrhea, body odor¤Sties (apply direct)","","","","none","","Herb"
"Valerian Root","nervous system,circulatory,sedative,asthma,acne","Healing effect on nervous system.¤Quieting and calming. Head.¤Good vs entire circulatory system.¤Mild sedative; may promote sleep if taken as a tea¤Acne, childhood diseases, digestive, nervous, pain, ulcers¤arthritis¤Arrhythmias, palpitations, heart¤lowers blood pressure, increased blood flow to heart¤Muscle spasms in bowels","","","may be used in a tea; smells pretty foul","none","","Herb"
"Verain","fevers, colds, phlegm, worms, wheezing","Remedy vs fevers.¤Clear cold overnight.¤Expells phlegm from throat & chest.¤Expell worms when all else fails.¤Excellent for shortness of breath and wheezing","","","","some in excessive quantities.","","Herb"
"Wild Yam Root","relaxing, gas, nerves, liver","Relaxing and soothing to nerves.¤Expel gas from stomach and bowels¤liver¤rheumatism¤As a salve: breast enlargement, vaginal dryness¤diverticulitis","","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Yellow Dock Root(Bitter Dock)","blood, skin, bones, vaginitis","Blood purifier.¤Good to all skin problems¤Helps tone entire system; energy.¤bones¤liver¤vaginitis","","","Also called: Curly Dock","none","","Herb"
"Yohimbe","potent aphrodisiac, circulation, dry mouth","natural aphrodisiac for men and women; erection problems¤circulation¤dry mouth","","","","anxiety, high blood pressure, heart rate","","Herb"
"Yucca Root","joints, hair/scalp, glands, liver","Reduces inflammation of joints; helpful vs arthritis and ¤rheumatism.¤Excellent hair and scalp treatment.¤glands, liver","","","","none","","Herb"
"Sheep Sorel","kidney","Remedy vs kidney trouble.¤Expels gravel from kidney.","","","","none","","Herb"
"Walnut (Black, White)","parasites, worms, boils, skin, venereal, glands","lowers cholesterol¤weight loss¤hypothyroidism, glandular disorders¤Black Walnut: Boils, cold sores, skin rash, teeth¤Diarrhea, Ecaema, parasites, ringworm, worms.¤Venereal disease¤¤White Walnut: liver¤Walnut husk (external): anti-fungal¤Mites (simmer in water until 1/2 evaporated and use liquid)¤¤Walnut Leaves (make as a tea and apply): mild skin ¤inflammations","","","","none","","Herb"
"Echinacea (Coneflower)","ear/eyes/nose/throat,blood,snakebite,urinary,gland","blood purify/detox¤boils,abcesses¤adrenal stim.¤allergies,colds/cough/flu/influenza,cortisol¤lymph glands;prostate¤edema,gangrene,sores¤anticancer¤sore/strep throat, laryngitis¤gums,immune system,infections¤anti-bacterial/biotic/viral/fungal,anti-cancer¤anti-inflamatory, sties¤anti-spasm,pain,sedative,skin, yeast infections¤snakebite¤tonsilitis,ulcer,vulnerary¤yeast infect¤nipple¤HIV, Lymes¤pneumonia","roots & rhizomes of shrub","America","","none; stops working if taken too long","15 grains powder 2Xs/day w/water or juice","Herb"
"Ephedra (Ma Huang)","circulation, stimulant, diuretic, energy, allergy","Bronchodilator, respiratory ailments¤chills, circulation¤allergies, appetite reducer, asthma, decongestant¤diuretic, enuresis¤hypotension¤pain relief, stimulant, urticaria¤kidney/bladder, lungs, ears","","","","can raise blood pressure & cause jitters","Tea: 1/2tsp per cup hot water","Herb"
"Chinese Health Factor","long life","long life","","","","no use w/weak spleen,diarrhea,pregnancy","","Herb"
"Tropical Whiteweed","abdomen, eyes, uterus","abdomen and associated organs¤eyes¤Uterus/womb","","","also called "Ageratum Conyzoides"","","","Herb"
"Amaranth (Slender)","abdomen, astringent, bleeding, menstrual, gargle","Abdomen and associated organs (intestines, liver, spleen, ¤etc.).¤ astringent, reduces excessive bleeding during menstrual ¤period, from diarrhea, and from bowels (drink or enema).¤ wash for ulcers, sores, hives; gargle for throat and ¤mouth","","","also called: Amaranthus Viridis","","","Herb"
"Asarum Canadense","abdomen, eyes","abdomen and associated organs.¤eyes¤¤also called: black snakeweed, canada snakeroot, canadian ¤wild ginger, coltsfoot snakeroot, false coltsfoot, heart ¤snakeroot, indian ginger, southern snakeroot, vermont ¤snakeroot, wild ginger","","","","","","Herb"
"Pigeon-Pea","abdomen and organs","abdomen and associated organs¤","","","also called: cajanus cajan","","","Herb"
"Adoxynol","antioxidant, 50X's more potent than Vitamin E","atherosclerosis, week veins (including edema, varicose ¤veins,...), arthritis¤skin: Anti UV. anti allergy¤heart, vision, stress ulcers¤abnormal growths¤¤brand name: Oxyspectro by Gero Vita Laboratories","Anneda Pine tree: bark/needles","Quebec","active ingredient of Proanthocyanidin","none","","Herb"
"Vinegar, Apple Cidar","general cure all, anti-oxidant, antiseptic","digestion, cholesterol, ear, hair, cramps, osteoporosis¤rashes, insect bites, high blood pressure, circulation, ¤colds, burns, cataracts, nausea, skin, sunburn, health¤anti-oxidant¤Externally: deodorant, antiseptic, dandruff, vaginitis","liquid","apples","drunk, or externally applied, as appropriate","none","","Herb"
"Sage (Red Sage, Garden Sage)","throat, antioxidant, hair, Alzheimer's","throat (gargle, laryngitis, tonsils, mouth ulcers, ¤cankers, etc.)¤bad breath, canker sores¤yeast infections¤astringent, wrinkles¤circulation, digestion¤hair¤Alzheimer's¤anti-inflamatory¤Rubbed against teeth/gums: gingivitis¤Prairie Meadow Sage: eyes¤¤dose: 1/2 pint hot malt vinegar on 1oz leaves, then 1/2 ¤pint cold water for solution; internal dose: 1/2 cup ¤2Xs/day.","","anywhere","herb used in cooking","high dosage: possible convulsions","","Herb"
"Zinc Arginate","prostate","reduces prostate enlargement¤works with pyridoxine for full benefit¤","brand name: Prostata","distr: Life Force products","","","","Mineral"
"Magnesium","nerves, muscles, bones, heart","protects arterial lining from sudden stress¤nerves, heart¤muscles¤helps calcium with bones so that calcium won't damage ¤bones.¤prevents respiratory diseases, bronchitis¤Prevents headaches in those prone (600 milligrams/day)","","nuts, grains, green vegy, soy","","none","","Mineral"
"Potassium","muscles, nerves, heart, blood","mineral balance of blood, stable blood pressure, heart¤works w/ sodium for water balance¤muscles, nerves","","vegy, grain, potatoes, banana","","none","","Mineral"
"Selenium","antioxidant, cancer, heart, growth","antioxidant, body growth, fertility¤vision¤reduces colon, lung, and prostate cancer¤heart functioning¤","","bran, broccoli, tuna, tomatoes","also in high-selenium yeast","none","","Mineral"
"Zinc","healing, new cells, digestion, prostate, pregnancy","healing, new cells¤digestion, metabolism¤Reproductive organs; reduces chance of low-birth-weight ¤babies during pregnancy.¤normal functioning of prostate gland¤vision, night vision¤cataracts¤colds, coughs, headaches, nasal congestion","","yeast, beans, nuts, seeds","Zinc deficiency may contribute to body odor","","","Mineral"
"Vitamin A","anti-oxidant, cell growth, eye-sight","cell growth¤healthy skin, bones and teeth, good blood¤kidneys, bladder, membranes¤eyesight","","fish liver oils, carrot, veggy","fat soluable","","","Vitamin"
"Beta Carotene","antioxidant, HIV","source of vitamin A¤antioxidant¤HIV","","dark green leafy veggy","","","","Vitamin"
"B-12 (Cyanocobalamin)","blood, growth, nervous, brain, digestion","Powerful blood building factor¤new cell growth¤nervous system including brain¤digestion and food absorption¤destroy non-beneficial enzyme homocysteine","","liver,kidney, fish, dairy,egg","","","","Vitamin"
"B-Complex","energy, nervous, hair, skin, eyes, muscle","all B-Vitamins put together; coenzymes involved in energy ¤production, nervous system, hair, skin, eyes, liver, mouth ¤& gastrointestinal tract, muscle tone","","yeast, liver, whole grain","","","","Vitamin"
"Biotin","metabolism,amino acids,RNA,DNA,sweat glands,hair","involved in metabolism of fats & energy production¤synthesizes Amino and fatty acids, forms RNA & DNA¤healthy sweat glands¤nerve tissue, skin, hair, bone marrow","","yeast, liver,kidney,rice,soy","also called vitamin H","","","Vitamin"
"E (Tocopherol)","antioxidant, blood","antioxidant¤clotting, healing¤prolongs life of red blood cells","","veggy oil, wheat germ, liver","","","","Vitamin"
"K Vitamins","blood clotting, liver","formation of prothrombin which is required in blood ¤clotting¤liver functioning¤calcium absorption","","kelp, alfalfa, yogurt,fish oil","","","","Vitamin"
"P (Bioflavonoid,Rutin)","vitamin C absorption, builds resistance","part of the C-Complex¤function and absorption of vitamin C¤builds resistence to colds/flu","","buckwheat, fruits","","","","Vitamin"
"Papain","reduces inflamation and tumors, gastric","reduces inflamation, stimulates Tumor Necrosis Factor ¤(TNF) which destroys growths¤destroys bacteria associated with stomach disorders like ¤gastritis & ulcers","","papaya","","none","","Enzyme"
"Bromelain","swelling, joints, burns, skin","reduce swelling & inflamation of joints¤burns, thrombosis, cellulitis and skin infections¤healing of bruises, abrasions, & contusions","","Pineapple stem","","none","","Enzyme"
"Trypsin","healing, blood, immune system","inujury healing¤assists immune system¤reduces blood stickiness from phlebitis, emboli, & ¤thromboses¤dissolve fibrin covering of growth cells","","Ox pancreas","","none","","Enzyme"
"Lipase","pancreas, digestion","improves function of pancreas¤improves digestion","","Aspergillus","","none","","Enzyme"
"Chymotrypsin","growths, blood stickiness","helps immune system identify growths¤dissolve the fibrin covering growths¤reduces blood stickiness that helps growths spread","","Animal organs","","none","","Enzyme"
"Rutin","antioxidant, anti-viral/bacterial, veins","free radical scavenger¤destroys some viruses and numerous bacteria¤repairs varicose veins and capillaries","","several plants","","none","","Enzyme"
"Amylase","digestion, nutrient absorption","works w/ other enzymes to digest food, improves absorption ¤of nutrients from food","","Aspergillus","","none","","Enzyme"
"Turmeric","arthritis, anti-inflamatory, liver, antioxidant","arthritis relief, gout, pain, headache, swelling¤Amenorrhea, diabetes¤prevents cataracts, stroke¤source vitamins E & C¤anti-inflammatory, bursitis, tendinitis¤carpal tunnel syndrome¤gallstones, liver, hepatitis, ulcers, worms¤Externally as an oil: athlete's foot, fungus, bunions, ¤lice, scabies","a spice plant","India, SE Asia","used in curries","none","","Herb"
"Rosemary","heart,tumors,stomach,baldness,nerves,memory,pain","antioxidant¤deters tumors¤heart problems¤energy, depression¤colds, flu¤nerve sedative, headaches, memory, Alzheimer's¤stomach, lungs¤increases persperation (diaphoretic)¤arthritis¤wrinkles¤Prevents baldness (1 pint hot water on 1oz herb, mix with ¤Borax; 1 tbl Borax to 1 cup solution)¤pain (as external bath)¤external (oil aroma): depression, fainting","plant","plant","culinary herb","none","","Herb"
"Spirulina","blood, antioxidant","detoxifies blood¤stimulates production of body's most powerful antioxidant ¤(superoxide dismutase)","","","","none","","Herb"
"Tomato","tumor, prostrate, asthma, blood pressure","deters tumor and prostate disease¤asthma¤high blood pressure","plant","plant","a source of vitamin C","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Sulforaphanr","anti-tumor","tumor deterent","extract from plants","broccoli, kale, radish","","none","","Other"
"Isothiocyanate","lung","lung and other tumor deterent","extract from plant","cabbage","","none","","Other"
"Germanium, Organic","antioxidant, immune system, oxygen catalyst,cancer","boosts immune system¤wards off cancer¤antioxidant, anti-aging¤energizes cells, raises energy.","organic compound of germanium","germanium sesquioxide","","none","","Mineral"
"Olive Oil, Virgin","cholesterol,anti-oxidant,gall bladder,skin,bowels","lowers bad cholesterol, maintains good cholesterol¤anti-oxidant¤helps gall bladder secret bile to digest oils; removes ¤stony deposites in bile¤constipation, laxative for children¤worms¤salve for bruises, scalds, skin conditions, rheumatism, ¤applied to gums of teething children¤wrinkles¤By absorbing keeps bowels regular¤heart disease¤olive leaf tea: gout, diuretic","","","","","1tsp - 1tbl","Other"
"RRR-a-tocopheryl","anti-oxidant","fat-soluble powerful anti-oxidant","essential nutrient","food","not present in low-fat foods","none","","Vitamin"
"DHEA","mass, stress, immunity, heart, cancer, memory","improves mood¤increase energy & libido¤sounteracts stress¤builds lean muscle mass¤increases immune system¤prevents cancer & heart disease¤boost memory","available in capsule form","","","25mg/day recommended max dosage","","Other"
"L-Glutamine","brain, memory","improves circulation to brain¤improves brain, intelligence, thinking ability","","","","none","","Amino Acid"
"DMAE","brain, heart, lung, digestion, memory, cell damage","helps produce choline, a precursor to one of brain's ¤neurotransmitters which controls memory, heart, muscles, ¤lungs, digestion.¤depression, insomnia, fatigue¤increase life span¤circulation, blood vessels","","B vitamin derivative","","none","","Vitamin"
"Testosterone","muscle mass, cholesterol, energy, libido, women","maintains muscles¤reduces total cholesterol (including good cholesterol)¤increase energy & libido¤increases women's sex drive","","","","block sperm production, prostate tumors","","Other"
"Water","back pain, toxin","drinking lots of water fluhes build-up of toxic acids from ¤body, decreasing pain in back muscles","water","everywhere","","none","","Other"
"Cobalt","red blood cells, growth, appetite","production of red blood sells¤normal growth and appetite","","","","","","Mineral"
"Fluorine","teeth","decrease incidence of dental cavities","","","","","","Mineral"
"Iodine","thyroid, energy","propper function of thyroid gland, growth¤energy, metabolism","","","","","","Mineral"
"Niacin","growth, nervous system, digestive, metabolism","growth¤nervous system functioning¤skin, tongue¤digestive¤metabolism","","","","","","Vitamin"
"Agrimony","digestion, kidney/bladder, astringent, diuretic","excellant for digestion, stomach, liver, bowels¤stones & gravel removal from kidney, bladder¤ Has an astringent effect, contracting & hardening tissue.¤Tones muscles¤Diuretic, diarrhea¤Gargle for mouth, throat.¤topically: snake bites, stings, drawing out small foreign ¤objects.¤Diarrhea","yellow flowers on a long spike","","","","","Herb"
"Allspice","digestion, diarrhea","good for digestion¤gas, indigestion, diarrhea","a spice","","used in cooking","none","","Herb"
"Angelica (European)","gas, lungs, liver/spleen, eyes/ears, sores, gout","reduce gas in intestines, increase urine production (from ¤effect on kidneys).¤promotes persperation¤excellent for heart, lungs, coughs, shortness of breath.¤heart burn¤opens tiny passages of liver, spleen.¤relieve dim vision and hearing by placing drops into eyes ¤& ears¤psoriasis¤relieves toothache¤sores¤gout(apply directly to area)¤angina¤indigestion, stomach cramps,appetite","member of carrot family","","","","","Herb"
"Anise (Sandwort)","gas, stimulant, asthma, breathing, aphrodisiac","very good for gas, check pain in bowels due to ¤over-distention by gas.¤inhaling, or absorbing into body, the oil has stimulating ¤effect.¤erection problems¤stimulates vital organs¤asthma¤bad breath¤promotes lactation¤expectorant, antiviral¤effects similar to estrogen, female sex drive","a spice","","used as a spice","none","1oz powder to 1 pint water","Herb"
"Barberry","liver, skin, arthritis, digestion, pain","good for arthritis, digestion, stomach, skin¤very good for liver, spleen¤typhoid fever, diarrhea, indegestion¤pain,soreness, burning along bileducts, urinary tracts¤bronchial secretions, tuberculosis¤syphilis, antiseptic¤Ventricular Arrhythmia¤Avoid during Pregnancy","bark, berry, rootbark of shrub","","taken as a drink","large doses= diarrhea w/ stomache pain","","Herb"
"Bay Leaf","digestion, varicose veins, diabetes, headache","very good for digestion¤excellent for varicose veins¤diabetes¤headache, migraine¤tooth decay","","","","","","Herb"
"Bergamont","nerves","excellant for nerves","","","","","","Herb"
"Blackberry","diarrhea, dysentery, astringent","excellent for diarrhea, dysentery¤astringent, tonic¤vision¤tonsillitis","fruit, bark, root, leaves","","","","","FruitVeggy"
"Blue Cohosh","bites/stings, menstrual, labor","bites/stings¤menstrual¤Amenorrhea¤Induces labor (discuss w/ doctor for advice)","","","","too much during labor could loose baby","","Herb"
"Boldo Leaf","digestion, gall bladder, liver,diuretic,antiseptic","excellent for liver & gall bladder, urinary tract¤diuretic¤antiseptic¤digestion","leaf of her","","","","","Herb"
"Boneset","colds/flu, persperation, skin, fever","produce persperation (diaphoretic)¤excellent for colds and flu, chest, fever, influenza, ¤coughs¤tonic (strengthens tissue)¤Skin diseases (external salve)","","","taken hot for persperation, cold for tonic","","","Herb"
"Borage (Burrage)","lungs, diuretic, skin, Raynaud's","very good for lungs, fever¤diuretic, kidney¤External: skin/mucous softener, Raynaud's Disease","leaves of herb","","","none","","Herb"
"Buchu Leaf","urinary,kidney, bladder, water retention, prostate","excellent for kidney, bladder, water retention, urinary ¤stones¤increases urine flow¤bronchitis, indigestions, skin, rheumatism, dropsy¤early stage diabetes¤chronic diseases of genito-urinary mucous membrane ¤(prostatis, etc.).¤vaginal discharge","low shrub","S. Africa","","vomiting, difficult urination","10-20 drops tincture w/ 1 glass water","Herb"
"Buckthorn Bark","constipation","excellent for constipation","","","","","","Herb"
"Butternut Bark","colds/flu, constipation, liver","very good for colds/flu¤constipation¤liver","","","","","","Herb"
"Calamus Root","digestion, liver","excellent for digestion, liver","","","","","","Herb"
"Catnip","gas, colds, fever, nerves, refrigerant, sedative","stomach, intestinal gas, abdominal pain (2 tbl (2-3 tsp ¤for children) in 1 pint water internally, or as external ¤enema for large intestine)¤Produces perseration for colds.¤tissue tonic, refrigerant (relieve thirst, fever)¤soothing nerves, mild sedative","","","","","","Herb"
"Celery","colon, kidney/bladder, arthritis, nerves, blood","excellent for colon¤good for kidney/bladder, arthritis, nerves, rheumatism¤flatulence¤aphrodisiac¤possibly liver, swellings in body cavities¤Cardiac arrhythmia, high blood pressure, high cholesterol","leaf and seed","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Chervil","blood pressure, water retention","very good for blood pressure¤water retention","","","","Avoid during Pregnancy","","Herb"
"chicory","digestion, kidney, bladder, liver, lungs","very good for digestion, kidney, bladder, liver (can ¤detoxify acetaminophen liver poisoning)¤lungs¤slows rapid heartbeat, mild heart-stimulating effect (like ¤digitalis but safe)","","","also caled: False Boneset","none","","Herb"
"Cinnamon","digestion,diarrhea,nausea,bites/stings,anti-fungal","excellent for bites/stings¤very good for digestion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, ¤stomach¤intestinal gas¤astingent, reduce tissue discharge, stimulate body organs¤anti-fungal¤erection problems¤Chinese Cinnamon: chest","tree bark","","a spice","none","","Herb"
"Cleavers","kidney/bladder, skin, blood, wounds, ear","inflamation of kidney/bladder¤produces persperation to help fevers¤mild laxative¤Stops wound bleeding, liver, cleanses blood¤Skin, makes excellent wash to clear face's complexion, ¤cools skin¤Juice stops bleeding (apply directly), powdered root ¤speeds healing, open ulcers¤juice in ear stops earache¤as a tea dissolves bladder stones","hardy vines","England","","","1oz of herb to 1 pint hot water","Herb"
"Colombo Root","blood pressure, colon","excellent for blood pressure, colon","","","","","","Herb"
"Coriander (Cilantro)","digestion, heart, odor/breath","excellent for heart, digestion¤bad breath¤body odor (powder and rub into underarms)","","","used as a spice","none","","Herb"
"Cubeb Berry","kidney/bladder, intestinal parasites","excellent for kidney, bladder¤amebic dysentery","","","spice related to black pepper","","","Herb"
"Dill Weed","digestion, bad breath, Amenorrhea","digestion, colic, gas, heartburn¤Amenorrhea (period problems)¤bad breath, rich in chlorophyll","","","","don't overuse medicinally if pregnant","","Herb"
"Elder (Elderberry)","colds/flu, breast, skin","colds, cough, fever, and flu¤viral infections, possible HIV treatment¤tonsillitis¤American Elder: breast, skin","","","","","","Herb"
"Elecampane","asthma, coughs, amebicidal, throat","excellent for asthma, coughs. laryngitis¤antiseptic expectorant, emphysema¤intestinal amoebas","","","","","1-2 tsp dried/crushed to 1 cup hot water","Herb"
"Taurine","UV protection","protects cells from UV light","","","","","","Amino Acid"
"Arnica (Mountain Daisy)","sports injuries, bruises, disinfectant","stimulant for organ activity¤applied directly to wounds, bruises, swellings, bunions.¤disinfectant","","","also known as Mountain Daisy","do NOT take internally- poisonous","","Herb"
"Hydrangea Root","arthritis, kidney, bladder","excellent for arthritis¤kidney, bladder","","","","","","Herb"
"Hyssop","asthma,blood pressure,eyes,excretory,bruises,HIV","excellent for asthma, blood pressure¤eyes, liver, yellow jaundice¤coughs, colds, pulmonary tuberculosis¤w/ pickled figs cleans intestinal tract, reduces lymphatic ¤fluid¤bruises, cuts (apply direct w/ wine & warm water)¤epileptics¤general body cleaner¤HIV¤¤Hyssop-leaf Thoroughwort: bladder, kidney, skin, uterus, ¤stomach","whole plant, but usually leaf","europe, mid east","","","","Herb"
"Juniper Berry","diabetes, immune, kidney/bladder, disinfectant","excellent for diabetes, immunity, shortness of breath¤antiviral¤Kidney/bladder stimulant(unless have nephritis), urinary ¤blockage¤dropsy, digestion/stomach,gonorrhea, leucorrhea ¤Disinfectant (spray w/ solution or chew for mouth) vs ¤bacteria/fungus; Aphrodisiac, scurvy, coughs¤skin, sciatica, strengthens limbs, hemorrhoids, worms¤gin flavoring¤prostate","berries of low evergreen tree","","","Avoid during Pregnancy","infusion: soak & boil in water 1/2hr, take 4Xs/day","Herb"
"Marjoram","digestion, pain, colic","excellent for digestion, pain¤colic in infants","","","used as a spice, or sometimes in tea","none","","Herb"
"Motherwort","colds, menstrual, nerves, heart","colds, flu¤excellent for menstrual¤nerves, nervous tension¤heart problems, cardiac arrhythmia","","","","","~1/2oz per 3 cups boiling water for heart","Herb"
"Mugwort","arthritis, gout, menstrual","arthritis¤gout¤excellent for menstrual","","","","Avoid during Pregnancy","","Herb"
"Papaya","digestion, liver, worms, warts","excellent for digestion, heartburn¤liver¤worms¤warts (apply juice directly)","","tropics","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Parsley","circulation,internal organs,bad breath,hives,bones","liver, kidney, bladder¤circulation¤bad breath¤breast tenderness¤diuretic, kidney stones¤hives, inhibits secretion of histamine¤estrogen replacement¤bones, osteoporosis¤Stimulate labor contractions (use as parsley juice)¤Applied Externally: clears up bruises","","","","","","Herb"
"Rhubarb Root","constipation/diarrhea, nerves, mild laxative","cleanses entire intestinal canal¤constipation, diarrhea¤stomach tonis, improving digestive organs, creates appetite¤very mild laxative¤hemorrhoids¤ulcers¤nerves¤toothache (make into tincture)¤The astringent effect may be avoided by taking 1tsp olive ¤oil at night","roots of plant","Turkey, India, England","","none","1 gram-15grains, smaller for diarrhea","Herb"
"Safflower","gout, heart, skin","gout¤heart¤skin¤lowers cholesterol¤vasodilator (opens up blood vessels), stimulates hair ¤follicles in scalp (massage in)","","","used in cooking","none","","Herb"
"Saffron","arthritis, colds, digestion, blood pressure","gout, digestion¤colds, flu¤arthritis¤lowers blood pressure","the stigma of the flower","","a (very expensive) spice","none","","Herb"
"Sassafras","blood, liver, kidney, eye, teeth, spasm,antiseptic","blood purifier¤kidney, liver, skin infections, varicose vein ulcers¤eyes, rheumatism, gout, syphilis¤Stimulant, destroys certain protozoa, increases ¤persperation¤Toothaches¤relieves spasms (take warm)¤repells ants, antiseptic spray for nose & throat¤Used as a spice.","bark of tree root","","","none","1oz bark/pint hot water, or 1-5 drops oil","Herb"
"Scullcap (Skullcap, Madweed)","nerves, heart, sedative","tonic for almost all nervous system disorders¤sedative, irritability (including for PMS)¤hysteria, convusions, St. Vitus' Dance¤hydrophobia, rabies¤slightly astringent¤heart¤¤solution: 1oz herb in 1 pint hot water","powdered herb","","","","1tbl 5-6Xs/day","Herb"
"Senna","constipation, bowel cleanser","constipation, more purgative than a laxative, bowel ¤cleanser¤¤Infusion: 2oz in 1 pint hot water, stand 1hr, strain, dose ¤is 1 glass every few hrs (may add 1/8oz ginger)¤Tea: make as infusion, may add rhubarb, casvara bark, ¤anise, jalap root, or licorice root","leaves of low shrub","Africa (upper/mid Nile),India","take as infusion or tea","Avoid during Pregnancy","","Herb"
"Shepherd's Purse","diarrhea, eyes, post-labor, bleeding","excellent for diarrhea¤antioxidant, vision, glaucoma¤constricts blood vessels¤Use (40-60 drops tincture) after giving birth to stop ¤bleeding","","","","","","Herb"
"Speedwell","headache, lungs","excellent for sinus, lungs, asthma¤headache","","","","","","Herb"
"Squaw Vine","eyes, kidney, water retention, breast feeding","excellent for kidney, bladder, water retention¤eyes¤Menstrual cramps, ease childbirth, nipple soreness from ¤nursing (boil 2oz in 1 pint water, add 1 pint heavy cream, ¤apply as salve after nursing)","","","","","","Herb"
"Strawberry","diarrhea, digestion, kidney, blood, menopause","diarrhea, digestion¤bladder, blood¤kidney (for virginia strawberry)¤menopause, cramps","","","contains boron (good for circulating estrogen)","","","Herb"
"Cherry, Wild","lungs, heart, colds","Wild: asthma, lungs, colds¤Wild, Black: gout (eat about 8oz per day for effect)¤Bitter: heart","","","rich in vitamin C","","","FruitVeggy"
"Wintergreen","heart, digestive system, skin, hangover","digestion, colon, gas¤heart¤pain¤hangover¤sore throat¤externally as oil: calluses, corns, cysts, warts, pain, ¤sciatica","","","","swallowed oil can be fatal to children","","Herb"
"Witch Hazel","arthritis,bleeding,skin,sprains,throat,circulation","arthritis¤Stops bleeding from nose, stomach, lung, rectum, kidney¤sedative¤sore throat, excessive menstruation¤eyes, skin, sunburn¤sprains, bruises, varicose veins, cleans foul ulcerated ¤body parts¤circulation, diarrhea, hemorroids, varicoseveins, ulcers, ¤wrinkles, gonorrhea, leucorrhea.¤Used internally or externally","dried leaf of small tree","","","none","30 grains leaves, distilled extract, or enema","Herb"
"Pycnogenol","flavonoids, antioxidant, anti-inflamatory, allergy","reduces blood-platelet clumping (a side effect of smoking)¤antioxidant (50 times more effectivre than Vitamin E)¤anti-inflamatory¤good vs allergies¤contains flavonoids","found in pinebark & grape seed","","brand name of French Maritime Pine bark extract","none","","Herb"
"Omega-3 Fatty Acid","cardiovascular, brain, depression, blood","cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, blood platelet ¤clumping.¤brain development¤Low levels of Omega-3 may cause depression and learning ¤disability.","","fresh fish (deep sea)","","none","","Other"
"Horsebalm","brain, altitude sicknes, blood thinner, wounds","altitude sickness¤potent blood thinner¤brain, Alzheimer's¤Applied externally as a tincture (crush leaves, mix with ¤alcohol): wounds, cuts; antiseptic","","","A few drops may be mixed in shampoo for use","don't take with other blood thinners","","Herb"
"Purslane (Little-Hogweed)","excretory, antioxidant, skin, blood, asthma, MS","bladder, kidney¤antioxidant, vitamins A, C, E¤prevents cataracts & heart disease¤angina, asthma, bursitis, MS, tendons¤arrhythmia, chronic fatigue syndrome¤depression, gingivitis, headache¤high blood pressure, intermittent claudication¤psoriasis, skin, shingles, wrinkles (in salad or as facial ¤mask)¤yeast infections","","","good source of magnesium, vitamins A,C,E, Omega-3","none","","Herb"
"Wolfsbane (Aconite)","pain, sedative/depressant, fever, stomach, heart","reduce pain¤fever, scarlet fever¤gastritis¤facial nerve pains¤tonsils¤heart palpitation & spasm","dried tuberous root of plant","","","too depressive to heart in excess","take 1-2 drops in a cup water","Herb"
"Nettle, Stinging","blood, chest,allergy,Alzheimer's,arthritis, joints","prostate, decreases excess urination¤blood¤chest,asthma,bronchitis, hay fever, cough, TB, laryngitis¤allergic nasal symptoms¤Alzheimer's¤arthritis¤liver, toxins¤prevention/treatment of kidney stones, diuretic, bladder¤gout, rheumatism¤gum disease¤hives (take orally as extract or tea from leaves)¤PMS, bloating, breast tenderness.¤sciatica, MS (slap fresh branch repeatedly against bare ¤skin so nettles sting)¤As a tincture: prevents baldess","roots and leaves","","juice from roots & leaves w/ honey makes a tea","","","Herb"
"Quince (Golden Apple)","skin, diarrhea, breast, hair dressing","breast¤diarrhea, dysentary¤Lotion (2 parts seed to 100 parts water): eye diseases ¤(conjunctivitis), skin (conbtracts wrinkles), hair ¤dressing for holding stray hairs¤Heals skin abrasions (macerated seeds mixed with water ¤applied directly)","seeds of shrub","Asia, USA, Europe","Quince, when ripe, is a nutritious edible fruit","none","","Herb"
"Hellebore (Itchweed)","chest, heart","chest, heart¤¤False Hellebore: heart disease, enlarged heart, heart ¤strain, tonic for heart muscle (1/4oz in pint boiling ¤water; no more than 1tbl every 2-3 hrs; take under ¤doctor's direction)¤Kidney","","","","use under doctor's direction","","Herb"
"Pumpkin Seed","dizziness, prostate, worms","dizziness¤prostate enlargement¤intestinal worms","seeds from a large orange gord","","","powerful diuretic","","Other"
"Acacia (Gum Arabic)","burns, ulcers, loose teeth, diarrhea, cough/fever","applied to burn area¤soothoing effect on gum & mucous membranes¤ulcers (astringentr effect on affected tissues)¤Boiled in water becomes an adhesive placed around loose ¤teeth.¤Diarrhea (dysentary): drink small amount in liquid¤coughs.¤fever reduction¤","gum of bark of acacia tree","Egypt, N. Africa, Mid-East","Also called: gum acacia, Egyptian thorn, tamarisk","none","","Herb"
"Alder(American Black, English)","laxative, anti-inflamatory, astringent, gargle","American Black (bark): laxative, constipation¤English (leaves): applied to inflamed parts of body; ¤astringent, gargle for sore throat","","","","none","","Herb"
"Digitalis (Foxglove)","heart, swollen organs, kidney","rests & tones heart muscle¤kidney¤reduce swollen organs/cellular tissues.¤¤***use with care ***","leaves of flower","","","over-stimulation, heart paralysis","1tsp-1tbl, or 1/8oz per 1 pint water","Herb"
"Alpha Lipoic Acid","Antioxidant, converts carbos to energy","antioxidant, supports activity of other key antioxidants ¤such as Vitamin C & E.¤Supports conversions of carbohydrates to energy","","","","none","","Other"
"Poreleaf (Slender,Trans-Pecos)","intestine","intestine","","","Slender Poreleaf also called: lacy tansy-aster","","","Herb"
"Abscess Root (Sweatroot)","glands, lungs, bronchial, fever","stimulates glands into sweating; good for coughs, colds, ¤lung diseases, bronchial w/high fever.¤¤ Also called American Greek Valerian, False Jacob's Ladder.","root","","taken as tea 2-3 times/day","none","","Herb"
"Guava","abdominal, skin, infertility","intestine, stomach¤skin¤male infertility due to sperm abnormalities","","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Bilberries(Whortleberry)","dropsy,fever,bowels,typhoid,gargle,leucorrhea,eyes","relieves fever & thirst¤dropsy¤gravel in kidney/bladder¤diarrhea, bowels¤enema for intestines¤typhoid prevention¤diuretic, urethra¤sore throat gargle, tongue¤eyes, glaucoma¤blood clot¤external wash for open wounds, sores, ulcers, female ¤tract, leucorrhea (white discharge F/ vagina, uterus)¤vision","ripe fruit of Bilberry","","also called: Huckleberry, Hurtleberry","","","Herb"
"Basil","kidney, expectorant, insect repellent, warts","kidney¤emphysema, expectorant¤external: insect repellent, warts","","","also called: Saint Josephwort; used in cooking","none","","Herb"
"Pitcherplant, Yellow","kidney, liver, stomach, smallpox cure, diuretic","Yellow and normal: kidney, liver, stomach¤Normal: smallpox cure/preventative¤constipation, dyspepsia¤laxative, diuretic","root of plant","","","","1oz/1pint hot water, taken as 1tbl-1/2cup 2Xs/day","Herb"
"Flower Of Stone","kidney","kidney","","","","","","Herb"
"Horse Chestnut","Rectum, increased blood flow, hemorrhoids","rectum, hemorrhoids (internally or externally)¤increase blood flow through body (especially legs)¤varicose veins, wrinkles (may be applied externally)","","","inedible; use standardized extracts","internally may cause some constipation","","Herb"
"Bearsfoot, American (Uvedalia)","glands, liver/spleen, dyspepsia, hair","stimulate glands, glands inflamation due to liver¤laxative¤good for liver & spleen congestive¤dyspepsia from liver disease¤hair tonic (apply to scalp, w/ or w/out lanolin)","root of the herb","","","","","Herb"
"Boxwood (Flowering Dogwood)","blood, liver","blood purifier, liver, liver jaundice¤general weakness","leaves used in powdered form","","Box Leaves; taken as a tea","","","Herb"
"Cedar,Red or Yellow (Tansy)","skin, memstrual, worms, heart, urine, veins,kidney","skin (pimples, freckles, sunburn, inflamation), mouth & ¤body ulcers¤Heart palpitations, back & loins pain¤Promotes menstrual flow (will cause miscarriage or ¤abortion in pregnant women)¤Abdominal worms¤Slow & painful urine discharge¤Tonic if taken cold, digestion¤Strengthen weak veins & kidneys¤migraines¤¤Tansy: lice, scabies, warts (apply direct)¤¤Dose:1oz herb in 1pint hot water, 2tbl at a time","leaves & flowers of herb","Europe, U.S.","Yellow Cedar also called: Arborvitae, tree of life","overdose may be fatal","","Herb"
"Soapwort (Bouncing Bett)","skin, respiratory, laryngitis, poisonous rash","good for skin¤expectorant¤respiratory, bronchitis, laryngitis¤External, juice of plant: prevents rash from poisonous ¤plants","","","","","","Herb"
"Figwort (Throatwort; Heal-All)","skin, wounds, diuretic, healing, pain","Skin eruptions, wounds, abscesses, cleansing effect, pain ¤remover (apply leaves as poltice to wound).¤Diuretic (taken internally)¤Makes a healing tea","","","may be taken as a tea","none","","Herb"
"Benzoin (Benjamin, Benjoin)","expectorant, lungs, wounds,skin,antiseptic","internally: expel mucus from throat/lings, stimulating ¤expectorant, coughs, bronchitis¤Externally: applied to wounds, sores of tissues, sores, ¤skin; antiseptic","powder F/sap","","made as a tincture: dissolved in alcohol","","","Herb"
"Lamb's Quarters (Beth Root)","stringent, chest, muscle,lung, leucorrhea, enema","astringent for secretions of mucous membrane¤chest, coughs¤restores normal function of nutrition & excretion¤muscle tonic¤internal bleeding, profuse menstruation¤lung, pulmonary¤enemas for rectal irrigation & femal organs¤Leucorrhea (whitish viscous discharge from vagina & ¤uterine cavity)","","","use as tea or or poultice","none","","Herb"
"Goosefoot (Jerusalem Oak)","nerves, menstrual","nerve sedative; hysteria, high nerve tension.¤stimulation of menstrual function due to obstructions in ¤flow","","","Also called: wormseed, Jesuit Tea, arrach","","","Herb"
"Acorn","diarrhea","diarrhea: contract & harden tissues & limit secretion ¤action by glands.","a nut","oak tree","grind into powder, mix w/ water","none","","Herb"
"Adder's Tongue","emetic, emollient, scurvy, tuberculosis, dropsy","emetic: causes vomiting when swallowed (as a tea)¤on tissue: emollient (soothes, softens)- brused leaves ¤applied directly.¤tuberculosis, diseased glands, scurvy.¤hiccups, dropsy(fluid accumulation in body cavities)¤bleeding at mouth & nose","lily; leaves & bulb used","United States","also called: serpent's tongue, rattlesnake violet","induces vomiting if too much taken","","Herb"
"Adrue (Guinea Rush)","reduces vomiting, sedative","reduces desire for vomiting (from pregnancy or bad ¤digestion(dyspepsia)), acts as sedative, spreads feeling ¤of warmth through system","","","part used: it's aroma","none","","Herb"
"Agar (Vegetable Gelatin)","constipation, soothing","soothing, relieves inflamation.¤releaves constipation","algae found along Pacific Rim","","used as a gel made with water","none","","Herb"
"Agaric","astringent, purgative, diarrhea","limits secretions of mucous membranes & glands; astringent¤ Internally: cleansing upon bowels; small dose=stringent; ¤medium dose (3 grains)=persperation, diarrhea, checking ¤milk secretion; large dose = purgative","","","","too much = flushing of bowels","","Herb"
"Alkanet (Buglos, Anchusa)","emollient, astringent, worms, back pain","externally(powder w/ vaseline): emollient, ointment for ¤back pains & bruises¤astringent, ceases flowof body liquids¤Internally (powder mixed w/ hot water): destroys body worms","root","","","dosage: 1/2 tsp to 1 cup hot water","","Herb"
"All-Heal (Wound-Wort)","antiseptic, worms, bites, muscle spasm, menstrual","antiseptic, muscle spasms¤destroys body worms¤treatment of dog/animal bites¤delay start of menstrual period","","Europe","","","tea: 5drops to 1/2 glass hot water","Herb"
"Alstonia Bark","fever, rheumatism","reduces fever¤rheumatism","","Australian","taken as a tea; Also called Australian Quinine","","","Herb"
"Ash, Common (European)","laxative, fever, joint inflamation","laxative in small quantities (<= 10 grains), purgative for ¤larger doses (20-30)¤fevers (bark steeped in hot water)¤inflamation in joints","bark & leaves of tree","","","","","Herb"
"Bael","diarrhea, glands, mucous membranes","contracts tissues & reduces flow of liquid from glands.¤diarrhea, non-constipation¤inflamation of mucous membranes w/ ulcers","","","","","","Herb"
"Balm(Sweet, Lemon, Garden)","fever, persperation, bites, nerves, boils, herpes","makes persperation (diaphoretic)¤feverish colds, astringent for mucous membranes, relieves ¤headache¤taken cold relieves fever, taken hot makes perseration¤calms nerves¤menstration, organs¤boils (as poltice soaked overnight), insect stings, dog ¤bites,toothache¤Lemon (Melissa): genital herpes, hyperthyroidism, ¤hypothyroidism, migraine, insomnia, shingles, antiviral","dried leaves of small tree","S.Europe,US, MidEast,N.Africa","taken as a tea","none","","Herb"
"Balm Of Gilead","stimulant, nutritive, skin, gout, chest, colds","stimulates body organs¤nutritive¤chest, lung, stomach, kidney¤when mixed w/ vaseline & used as rub: colds & chest pains, ¤skin diseases, gout, rheumatism","powdered buds","","","none","","Herb"
"Balmony(Bitterhead, Snakehead)","worms, cleanser, liver, tissue tonic, vomiting","tonic for tissues¤intestinal worms (especially in children)¤cleanses¤antibilious: remedy for disordered liver, headache, ¤appetite, vomiting of bile.","","","","none","","Herb"
"Benne","laxative/diarrhea,lungs,eyes,menstrual,eye,skin","oil =laxative; leaves = combat diarrhea, dusentery.¤relievces catarrhal conditions, lungs, bronchial¤emphysema, asthma¤applied directly to skin sooths erupted or bruised skin¤inflamation or soreness of eye¤seeds make oil similiar to olive oil.¤oil hastens & facilitates menstrual period.","leaves & seeds of herb","","taken as a tea","","","Herb"
"Bittersweet, American(Waxwork)","diuretic, alterative,liver,menstruation,leucorrhea","alterative: restores normal nutrition & excretion function¤diuretic, diaphoretic (increases persperation)¤liver ailments¤leucorrhea¤delayed menstruation","root and bark","","also called: false bitterswet","none","","Herb"
"Chitosan (Chitin)","fiber source","deacetylated fiber extract used to assist weight control; ¤more soluable than normal fiber.¤not digestible, has no caloric value.","chitin extract","chitin from shellfish","","triggers shellfish allergies","","Animal"
"Black Haw(Stagbrush,Crampbark)","uterus, pregnancy, menstruation, menstrual cramps","normalizes uterus, draws together soft organic tissue; ¤painful menstruation, menstrual cramps¤childbirth pains, miscarriages, uterus bleeding.¤treatment/prevention of nervous diseases of pregnancy.¤encourages urine production of kidneys","bark, root, stem of small tree","","","","1tbl spoon/4hrs.Tea: 1oz bark per pint water","Herb"
"Willow Bark,Black(PussyWillow)","reproductive organs, skin","Women: inflamed & ulcerated vaginal surfaces; mix w/ ¤water and use as douche (1oz bark w/1 pint water); relief ¤of ovarian pain (drink same)¤men used to stem nightly involuntary emissions (wet dreams)¤Both: sexual sedative where there is a sexual irritation ¤of organs F/ urinary irritations¤Skin: inactive ulcers, gangrene, rheumatism, joints.","use bark & berries","Europe","","","","Herb"
"Black Bryony, Root Of","gout/skin, urination, dropsy","Brings blood to the skin (good for gout, rheumatism or ¤paralysis, discoloration due to bruises, open ulcers); rub ¤the root on desired spot on skin.¤Acts on kidneys to stimulate urination.¤Dropsy (taken internally, a few drops of the tincture with ¤a glass of water)","vine w/ heart-shaped leaves","Europe","powdered root for external, else root w/ alcohol","more than 5 drops per glass water","","Herb"
"Bugle","gastrointestinal, hemorrhages, astringent","stimulates gastrointestinal mucousmembrane¤astringent, contracts and hardens tissues¤stops hemorrhages¤bile disorders","","","taken as a tea","","","Herb"
"Calotropis","diarrhea/dysentery, skin, leprosy, elephantiasis","taken internally: diarrhea, dysentery¤Powdered form directly on skin: skin disease, leprosy, ¤elephantiasis, excessive skin cell tissue growth","bark from tree","India","","none","","Herb"
"Camphor (Oil Of Camphor)","colds/chills, fever, gout, inflamation, bruises","Internally: colds, chills, diarrhea from colds, sedative¤pain remover, asthma spasms, increased persperation, ¤reduce fever.¤intestinal worms¤gout, rheumatism, neuralgia.¤Externally: irritation of sexual organs, inflamation, ¤bruises, sprains","wood from a large tree","Formosa","","vomiting, convulsions, rapid heart beat","no more than 3 grains","Herb"
"Caroba (Carob Tree)","system stimulant, venereal disease, epilepsy","restores normal function to processes of nutrition and ¤excretion¤venereal disease, syphilitic skin affliction¤sedative effect on nervous system, epilepsy¤diuretic, increase perspiration¤diarrhea","","","","","","Herb"
"Catechu, Black (Cutch)","astringent, gums, sore throat, mucous membranes","astringent, excessive mucous discharges, bleeding¤chronic diarrhea, catrrh, dysentery, all diseases ¤involving mucous membrane¤1 tsp in 1 pint warm water = effective gargle for sore ¤throat¤Direct local application onto spongy gums","powdered leaves & young shoots","","","","5-15 grains","Herb"
"Chaparral","cancer, coffee substitute, teeth, cavities","palatable drink, good coffee substitute¤Chaparral tea promising use in cancer treatment¤toothache, prevents cavities (use in mouthwash)¤potent antiseptic","flower top of herb","SW USA","","none","","Herb"
"Chaulmoogra","sedative, fever, joints, skin","Internally: sedative, fevers¤Externally: relieves joint stiffness and eruptions of skin ¤(eczema, psoriasis, syphilis, etc.)","seeds of herb","","","","","Herb"
"Fig","laxative, skin/sores, bronchials, nose/throat","soothing to irritated surfaces: for warts & sores, before ¤fruit is ripe use milk from point on branch where fruit ¤broken off); Boils- lay opened ripe fruit on boil.¤constipation¤nose & throat (as a tea: sniffed into nose or dropped into ¤ear when lukewarm)¤fdig juice and lemon juice: coughs, asthma, bronchitis","fruit & leaves of tree","","a nutritious food","","","Herb"
"Fireweed","pain, hemorrhoids, spasms, astringent, colic","astringent¤pain relieving (apply directly for rheumatism, sciatic ¤nerve conditions, gout).¤anti-spasmodic, colic.¤Externally: hemorrhoids","oil squeezed from herb","","","","","Herb"
"Fluellin","bleeding, astringent","astringent, consolidates/strengthens tissues¤bleeding (internal, nose, menstrual)¤as tea for internal, direct application for external","","","","","Tea: 1oz/pint boiling water","Herb"
"Gelsemium (Yellow Jasmine)","nerves, sedative, bowels","sedative (for insomnia, etc), nerve relaxant (arterial ¤blood vessel nerves particularily)¤Increasing persperation, reduces fever¤Pain of toothache & neuralgia (severe pains along course ¤of a nerve)¤Inflamation of bowels (diarrhea, dysentery)","root of herb","","also called: wild woodbine, yellow jasmine","dose: 1/2-2 grains","","Herb"
"Goa","tapeworm, skin","Destroys the taenia tapeworm (take internally)¤Skin disease (mix powder w/ vinegar, lemon juice or ¤gylcerine, & apply paste to skin)","yellowish powder in treetrunk","","","","Internal: 3-5 grains in 1tsp honey","Herb"
"Hedge Mustard","hoarseness, lungs","hoarseness, weak lungs (take 1tsp every 30 mins until ¤symptoms diminished)","powdered herb","","","","1/2-1 tsp per pint boiling water","Herb"
"Houseleek (Sengreen)","skin afflictions, astringent","bruised leaves placed directly on burns, stings, warts, ¤corns, other skin afflictions.¤Astringent (reducing discharge, drawing tissues together)¤Poultice has cooling effect on inflamed area.","leaves of plant","","","","","Herb"
"Chondroitin","arthritis","reverses arthritis; works great with Glucosamine Sulfate","nutritional suplement","","","none","","Mineral"
"Ipecac (Ipecacuanha)","gums, teeth, expectorant, persperation, amebicidal","gums, teeth: pyorrhea, gum shrinking, tooth ¤inflamation/loosening (mouthwash)¤Internally: increase persperation (dilate blood vessels)¤expectorant¤ inflamation of internal mucous membranes, dysentery¤kills amoebas (30 drops tincture)","root of herb","tropics","mouthwash: 1oz powdered root w/1pint hot water","vomiting if take > than internal dose","internal: 1/2tsp in mouthwash solution","Herb"
"Jambul","Diabetes, diuretic, astringent","astringent, diuretic¤diabetes mellitus (lowers blood sugar; take w/ or after ¤meals)","seeds of tree; sometimes bark","India","","","5-30 grains","Herb"
"Jewel Weed (Balsam Weed)","diuretic, hemorrhoids, warts/skin, hives","mild purgative, diuretic¤hemorrhoids (fresh plant boiled into lard then applied as ¤ointment)¤apply leaves topically: hives, wheals caused by hairs of ¤stinging nettle, poisonous plants¤warts, corns, ringworm on skin & similar (use juice on ¤skin)¤Jaundice, dropsy (drink 1oz herb w/1pint hot water).","","","","","","Herb"
"John's Bread","nutrition, voice","nutrition enough to use as basic food for man¤Improve quality of voice.","pods of plant","","","","","Herb"
"Jurubeba","liver, spleen, anemia, amenorrhea","liver & spleen disorders¤anemia, amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)","root/fruit of herb","","","","5-30 grains in water","Herb"
"Larkspur","parasites, hair lice, asthma, dropsy","Tincture (10 drops): parasites, hair lice¤Internally: spasmodic asthma, dropsy","","","","","Tincture: 1oz/1pint pure alchohol, stand 2 weeks","Herb"
"Lemon (Limon)","fever, colds, pain","tonic for colds¤drink for fever, headache, pains, coughs, other cold ¤symptoms¤Lemon Peel: varicose veins","fruit of tree","","for a healthful syrup: mix w/ honey","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Lily Of The Valley","Heart, diuretic","Similar effect as that of Foxglove or Digitalis, but with ¤no danger of unpleasant disturbances¤Diseases of heart, heart valves¤diuretic","","","","","1tbl 2-3Xs/day; Tea: 1/2oz per 1 pint water","Herb"
"Lycopodium (Fox Tail)","healing, rheumatism, epilepsy, anus, lungs, kidney","rheumatism, epilepsy¤lungs, kidneys¤ground spores dusted over broken skin for healing.¤stomach gas, constipation, liver congestion.¤heals injured mucous membrane, swelling of arteries¤anus itching","spores of creeping plant","","","","1part spore w/9part lactose,1oz this w/1pint water","Herb"
"Masterwort","spasms, gas, asthma, apoplexy, dyspepsia","antispasmodic, removes gastro-intestinal gases¤asthma, apoplexy (hemorrhage in brain/spine)¤dyspepsia","root of herb","","","","1oz powdered/1pint hot water; 1/2 cup 2-3Xs/day","Herb"
"Mescal Buttons (Pellote)","heart, cardiac conditions","heart, angina, dyspnea¤Narcotic (inducesleep/stupor/unconsciousness)","fruit of herb","","","excssive amounts cause vomiting","1 pint hot water over dried fruit, 1tbl/hr","Herb"
"Muira-Puama","aphrodisiac","aphrodisiac, increase in sexual desire","powdered root of a tree","Amazon","","","10-60 drops; Tea: 1oz/1pint hot water","Herb"
"Night-Blooming Cereus","heart, prostate, bladder/kidney, diuretic","heart activity, cardiac disease, abnormal heart throb, ¤angina, cardiac neuralgia¤prostate¤irritated bladder, congested kidney¤Women: headache during menstruation¤diuretic","stem/flower juice from plant","","","","2-10 drops","Herb"
"Nux Vomica","tonic,general health,gastro-intestine,impotence","Tonic/stimulant for general health & body organs¤Bitter for stimulating gastro-intestinal membranes¤impotence¤Neuralgia (nerve pain), chronic constipation","seeds of herb","","","excessively large dose is poisonous","1-3 drops fluid extract of seeds","Herb"
"Oats","nutrient, indigestion, skin, nerve, heart, urinary","nutrient, soothing mucilaginous medicine¤indigestion, constipation¤Poultice: itchy skin, ulcers, sore anus, hard formations, ¤psoriasis¤enema, antiseptic, disease preventative¤nerve tonic, brain tissue¤Heart muscles,spasmodic urinary conditions of ¤bladder/ureter¤insomnia¤seminal fluid loss(spermatorrhea)¤freckles & other spots (boil in vinegar,apply)¤gout¤infertility","grain","","","none","drink: 1tbl oatmeal to 1 pint hot water","Other"
"Paraguay Tea (Yerba Mate)","diuretic, stimulant, rheumatism/gout, purgative","diuretic, kidney stones¤has caffeine in leaves¤Large does: purgative¤rheumatism, gout","","","used in S. America as a beverage","","prepare as a tea","Herb"
"Pilewort (Lesser Celandine)","hemorrhoids, astringent","hemorrhoids, piles¤astringent, fluid discharges¤for external use: soak in boiling lard for 24 hrs, use as ¤ointment","use entire herb","","","","internal: 1oz/pint boiling water, 1/2 cup 2/day","Herb"
"Pinkroot(Worm Root,Worm Grass)","worms","expels intestinal worms (warning: avoid heavy eating prior ¤to taking; may be taken with lemon juice; prepare as 1 oz ¤to 1 pint hot water; herb has volatile oils, evaporates ¤easily)","use root or whole plant","","","","child:1tbl 2/day; adult: up to a small cup","Herb"
"Rhatany, Peruvian (Rhatanhia)","muscle tonic,astringent,incontinence,gums,diarrhea","Astringent¤tonic (restores strength & tone to muscles)¤stops hemorrhages, discharges of mucus from mucous ¤membranes, fluid discharge, diarrhea¤Incontinence of urine¤Pyorrhea (spongy or bleeding gums; apply powder directly ¤to gums)¤eyes¤The Bark: gingivitis","root or bark of herb","","","none","internal: 1/2 tsp powdered root","Herb"
"Scopolis","sedative, glands, pain, cough","sedative effect on nerves & muscles¤dilates (widen) pupil opening¤pain, cough¤suppresses glandular secretions¤¤dose: 1-5 grains powdered root, or 1`-5 drops of solution ¤in water","(powdered) root of herb","","","","solution: 1oz root in 1/2 pint hot water","Herb"
"Simaruba(Mountain Damson)","appetite, digestion, tonic","loss of appetite (when covalescing from illness)¤digestion¤tonic: strengthen muscles, tones tissues¤¤solution: 1/2oz powdered in 1 pint hot water","bark of root of herb","","","","1-2 tbl every 3hrs until improved","Herb"
"Snake Root","fever, anti-spasmodic, glands, bilious, pain","fever remedy, especially for typhoid fever.¤increase perseration, glandular stimulant¤pain reliever, anti-spasmodic¤tonic for muscles & tissues¤Bilious conditions (headache, constipate, appetite loss, ¤vomiting bile)","","","","","1-2tbl 2-3Xs/day; Tea:1/2oz in 1pint hot water","Herb"
"Soap Tree (Quillaia)","lungs, skin cleanser, diuretic","Internal (1tbl at a time as needed): coughs in chronic ¤bronchitis & lung complaints.¤diuretic.¤External: cleanser for ulcers & skin eruptions","tree bark","","","","solution: 1/2oz bark in 1pint hot water","Herb"
"Turpentine","chest, respiratory, kidney/bladder, worms,bleeding","urinary apparatus, chronic disease of kidney & bladder, ¤gonorrhea¤Mucous membranes of respiratory organs¤liniment for rheumatism, chest¤stops bleeding¤With castor oil destroys tapeworms¤Pure vapor of oil causes coughing, causing expulsion of ¤products F/ lungs¤antiseptic¤Terebene(oil mixed w/sulphuric acid): cough, hay-fever ¤spray (w/cocaine)","oil F/ wood of evergreen tree","","","excess dose: severe illness or death","","Herb"
"White Bryony(English Mandrake)","diuretic, lungs, dropsy, tonsile, heart","diuretic¤Pleurisy (lungs), bronchitis, cough, influenza, pneumonia¤dropsy (glands), tonsilitis¤heart disease (normalize inflamations brought on by ¤rheumatism or gout)¤¤Tincture: 1oz powdered herb to 1pint pure grain alcohol","white root of climbing vine","Europe","","","15 grains or 1 tsp tincture","Herb"
"Vanadyl Sulfate","diabetes","permanently reverses diabetes","avail over counter","","","","","Mineral"
"Horseradish","allergies, sinuses","Allergies (1 spoonfull/day until symptoms subside, ¤once/month thereafter)¤Sinusitis","","","used as a (hot) spice","none","","Herb"
"Evening Primrose","PMS,skin,stroke,blood pressure,Parkinson's,HIV","PMS,skin/scales, scabies, diabetic nerve damage¤possible treatement for Alcoholism & obesity.¤heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Raynard's ¤Disease(external), eczema¤anti-clotting, lowers blood pressure, stroke, heart disease¤Angina,dry mouth,headache,pain¤auto-immune disorders,endometriosis, HIV, MS¤Oil is rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid)","oil from seeds of blossom","North America","source of amino acid tryptophan","none","","Herb"
"Homocysteine","","¤¤Warning: high levels in older adults may increase risk of ¤hardening and clogging of coronary arteries","","","","","","Amino Acid"
"Brazil Nut","memory,lecithin source,cataracts,antioxidant,skin","richest source of lecithin, choline¤memory, Alzheimer's¤arthritis¤source selenium, Vitamin E¤prevents cataracts¤cataracts¤lowers cholesterol¤Externally as an oil: skin, psoriasis","","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Fava Beans","memory, Parkinson's, erection","memory¤source of lecithin, L-dopa¤erection problems, aphrodisiac¤Parkinson's Disease¤","","","16oz can is enough to have effect on Parkinson's","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Chasteberry","female and menstrual problems","amenorrhea, restoration of menstruation¤breast tenderness¤breast feeding problems, milk flow¤menopause¤menstrual cramps¤PMS","berries from Chasteberry Tree","","","none","","Herb"
"Carrot","blood, skin, cataracts, smoking, diarrhea","high blood pressure, high cholesterol¤liver problems¤Wrinkles, skin (may be applied in liquified form to ¤sunburns & skin conditions)¤prevents: cataracts, strokes¤cessation of smoking¤angina, anti-asthmatic¤Cooked: diarrhea","","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Kudzu","blood, heart, hangover","Angina, increased blood flow, decrease high blood pressure¤Anti-hangover (take 1 or 2 capsules with first drink; also ¤good morning after)","a green vine","","","","","Herb"
"Flax (Linseed)","heart, constipation, uterus","heart¤constipation (have with plenty of water), diverticulitis¤endometriosis, endometrical cancer¤psoriasis","","","","none","","Herb"
"Corn","chaffing, swelling","applied externally as finely pulverized cornstarch: ¤relieves arthritis, chaffing","corn","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Pigweed","ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, stroke","excellent source of calcium¤osteoporosis¤reduces risk of heart attack¤high in fiber¤ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis¤stroke","leaves of plant","","mix into salads","none","","Herb"
"Picho Huayo","body odor","rub on: body odor, aromatic mask, possible pheromone ¤enhancement (makes men smell more attractive to women)","tropical shrub","Amazon jungle","","","","Herb"
"Cornstarch and Baking Soda","body odor","mix powders together and use to control body odor and ¤armpit sweat.","","","","none","","Other"
"Cumin","breast, amenorrhea, body odor, anti-inflamatory","increased breast size, amenorrhea¤body odor¤anti-inflamatory, carpal tunnel syndrome","brown colored spice","","","none","","Herb"
"Jasmine","suppressed milk flow","crushed flowers applied to breasts: suppress milk flow¤External use (as oil rubbed on): sexual stimulant","flower","","","","","Herb"
"Knotgrass","respiratory, throat, laryngitis","sore throat, laryngitis, respiratory, bronchitis¤astringent","","","","","Tea: 2-3 tbl dried herb per 1 cup boiling water","Herb"
"Primrose","respiratory, laryngitis, coughs","expectorant; colds, coughs, bronchitis¤laryngitis","use flowers or root","","","","tea: 1-2 tsp per cup boiling water","Herb"
"Potato","bruises, black eyes, sties","Applied externally: will clear up bruises and black eyes, ¤sties","a tuber","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Beans, various","diabetes, cholesterol","High in fiber, reduces rise in blood sugar after meals and ¤delays blood sugar drop later on; good for diabetes¤Helps prevent breast cancer, endometriosis¤Lowers cholesterol","","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Quebracho","aphrodisiac","male aphrodisiac (continas some yohimbine but without the ¤side effects of Yohimbe)¤May also stimulate female sexual desire","","S. America","","don't use w/ high blood pressure","","Herb"
"Country Mallow","erection, stimulant, sciatica, antiseptic","erection problems¤stimulant, prevents fainting¤Sciatica, nervous system¤Externally: make leaves into a poultice for sores and ¤antiseptic","","","","","","Herb"
"Broomweed","stimulant","nervous system stimulant, decongestant¤fainting","","Canary Islands","","","Tea: 5tsp dried herb per cup hot water","Herb"
"Soursop","fainting","Externally (inhalrf): fainting (used like smelling salts.","leaves of tropical plant","Caribbean","","don't get in eyes","","Herb"
"Meadowsweet","fever, ulcers","fever¤ulcers, heartburn¤¤¤Another source of Salicin","","","","avoid if have Tinnitus","Tea: 1-2 tsp per 1 cup hot water","Herb"
"Henna","fungus, bacteria, hair die","anti fungal/bacterial (externally, apply to area 1-3 times ¤per day)¤natural hair dye.","","","simmer 5-7 tsp per cup water for 20 mins.","use externally","","Herb"
"Beggar-lice","kidney stones","kidney stones","vine w/ small loose fruits","China","","","","Herb"
"Java Tea","kidney stones","kidney stones","","","","","Tea: 3-6 tsp per cup water, once/day","Herb"
"Kaffir Potato","glaucoma","glaucoma (use as an eyedrop preparation; doctor's ¤supervision recomended)","","","contains forskolin","","","Herb"
"Pansy","glaucoma, skin","glaucoma¤external (make as tea and apply): acne, eczema, impetigo, ¤skin","flower","","","none","","Herb"
"Chiso","gout","gout¤XO inhibitor","a weedy mint","orient","add a little to your tea","","","Herb"
"Avocado","skin, gout, cholesterol, psoriasis, osteoporosis","prevents osteoporosis, source vitamin D & E¤gout, lowers blood uric acid levels¤helps reduce cholesterol¤External (mash and rub): psoriasis, skin problems, ¤arthritis, wrinkles","green fruit of the tree","","","none,high in fat","","FruitVeggy"
"Cat's Claw (De Gato)","anti-inflamatory","gout (may take quite a bit to act though)¤anti-inflamatory, swelling","","Amazon","","none","","Herb"
"Kiwi Fruit","digestion, vitamin C","has about 3-5 times the vitamin C as an orange¤digestion, heartburn","fuzzy-skinned small fruit","New Zealand, tropics","peel off the fuzz before eating.","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Sweetflag","gas, antacid, lice","antacid, gas-reliever¤kills lice (powder the root and rub into affected area)","","","","","","Herb"
"Grape Seed Juice","heart, cholesterol, wrinkles","heart attack prevention, protect from LDL cholesterol¤contains AHAs¤wrinkles (mash grapes and apply as facial mask, rinse ¤after 15-30 mins)","","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Iceland Moss","HIV","HIV (as effective as AZT but non-toxic)","","Iceland","","none","","Herb"
"Legume nodules","iron, HIV","best vegtable source of heme iron¤Boosts anti-HIV activity of AZT","nodules along legume roots","","uproot a bean plant and use the small root nodules","too many and you might ironb overload","","FruitVeggy"
"Rooibos","digestion, colic, insomnia, nerves","gentle stomach soother, indigestion, improve appetite¤infant colic¤insomnia, nervous tension","shrubby legume","South Africa","best used as a tea","none","","Herb"
"Cangzhu","infertility","male infertility","","China","found in Chinese herbal formulas for infertility","consult Chinese herbalist for dosage","","Herb"
"Jute","fertility, folic acid","female infertility¤source folate(folic acid)¤prevents spinal bifida (good to take during pregnancy and ¤delivery)","","","","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Bottle Gourd","infertility, liver","infertility¤liver damage, liver cancer¤best source choline","fruits of white flowered vine","","eat like squash","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Epimedium (Yin-Yang)","aphrodisiac","male/female sexual stimulant for androgen deficient","narrow heart-shaped leaves","","","","Tea: 1-5 tsp per cup water, once/day max","Herb"
"Citronella","insect repellent","insect & mosquito reprellent","lemon-scented plant","Asia","often sold in candles, it's smoke's the repellent","","","Herb"
"Sweet Annie (Qing Hao)","intestinal parasites","intestinal amoebas¤","","China","","use cautiously, exact dose uncertain","Tea: 2-5 tsp per cup water","Herb"
"Neem","lice, insects, scabies","lice, insect pests¤scabies","large oak-like tree","India","use externally; use the leaves","","","Herb"
"Black Pepper","osteoporosis, high blood pressure","osteoporosis¤high blood pressure","","","a spice","none","","Herb"
"Baikal Skullcap","pneumonia, shingles","pneumonia, flu¤broad-spectrum antimicrobial¤shingles (use powdered & mix w/ water)","root of the plant","China","similar to normal Skullcap","","","Vitamin"
"Osha","respiratory","all respiratory ailments; pneumonia, TB, bronchitis, ¤asthma, hay fever","looks like dill or parsley","used by American Indians","","","","Herb"
"Partridge Berry","pregnancy, delivery","eases pregnancy and delivery","","North America","take 2-3 weeks prior to delivery","","","Herb"
"Hayseed","sciatica, back and joint pains","sciatica, soothes painful back, joints, and muscles","various grass seeds","","add in to bath","","","Herb"
"Stevia","tooth decay, sugar substitute","decreases cavities if used as sugar substitute¤use as sugar substitute if have yeast infections","sweet herb","Paraguay","non-sugar sweatener","","","Herb"
"Toothache Tree","teeth","toothache¤prevent tooth decay","","","chew the bark, or make tea out of berries","","","Herb"
"Yellowroot","ulcer","helps quit smoking (chew it)¤ulcers (1tsp 1-2Xs/day in juice)","","","","","","Herb"
"Banana","ulcer, warts","ulcers¤warts (rub inner part of banana peel on wart 2-4 times per ¤day)","","","source potassium","none","","FruitVeggy"
"Spicebush","yeast infections","yeast infections","bark of the plant","","take as a tea","","","Herb"
