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Introduction To Herbs
Collecting Wild Herbs
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Top Ten Researched Herbs
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Native American Herbal Remedies
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Dealing With Head Lice
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Herbs For the Common Cold
For teas, the rule of thumb is, one teaspoon of herb per cup of boiling water unless otherwise noted.
Unless otherwise noted, steep leaves 5 to 10 minutes in a covered container, twigs, bark and roots, steep 10 to 15 minutes (covered).
Anise/Licorice - for coughs - contains mucilage - soothes mucous membranes use in a tea
Boneset - given the name because it cured "break bone fever" aka pleurisy (reputed to assist inducing sweat and therefore reducing fever)
Chamomile - before bed... sleep, sore throat.. and steam is good for nasal passages too (note it is also an anti-inflammatory)
Coltsfoot - (either leaves or blossoms) in a HOT tea (mucilage is the active ingredient.. not do not use this a LOT... some question as to it being linked to cancer... note also Native Americans used it in smoke mixtures for cough and asthma)
Comfrey - tea to ease bronchitis... not to be taken for long periods of time
Echinacea - roots (tincture every 2 hours was the old way... now there are herbal pills which is good... this is NOT a tasty herb... ) stimulates the immune system... somewhat of an antiseptic... fresh leaves if chewed are numbing to the mouth... also helps induce sweating...
Elder (blossoms or berries in Tea) - mainly for its expectorant properties, also known to help induce sweating and is mildly diuretic.
Eucalyptus - Tea: use leaves [antiseptic as well as relieving congestion] , bath: mix with thyme, rub...
Feverfew- member of the chrysanthemum family - use leaves in tea to reduce fever (note the flowers are used to induce menstrual flow... if pregnant.. do not use this plant)
Ginger Root - for laryngitis - use 1 tsp. shredded root per cup of water, bring to a simmer and let stand for 15 minutes. The leaves of this plant are generally used as a tonic, and is high in minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, D, E, K and the B vitamins.
Horehound - expectorant also mildly sedative... LOL quite frankly... the candies make a good cough drop if you don't mind the taste (or put one of the candies in a cup of one of the other herb teas)
Pansy (whole herb... contains saponins, flavenoids and salicylic compounds [think aspirin]) Mildly expectorant and fever reducing
Sage (also helps lower fever besides soothing the throat) and Marjoram are good for sore throats... use in soup.. or boil and make a mouthwash/gargle...
Thyme - tea for coughs (antispasmodic/antitussive and somewhat of an expectorant)
White Willow - (Used as a tea, natural salicin, i.e., think aspirin - fever reduction, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic- use sparingly though - this is rough on the stomach)
Yarrow - in tea - reduces fever
For inhalation of steam: mix eucalyptus, thyme, scotch pine and chamomile
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Colds/Flu/Respiratory
Beating The Cold Bug
Herbs For Common Cold
Herbs For Cough
Natural Asthma Care
Natural Care For Fevers
Digestion/Stomach
Herbs For Constipation
Herbs For Diarrhea
Herbs For Digestion
Herbs For Motion-Sickness
For Men
Herbs For Prostatic Hypertrophy
Herbs For The Prostate
Herbs For Impotence
Natural Care For Prostatis
For Women
Anemia During Pregnancy
Back Pain During Pregnancy
Fertility & Contraception
Herbs For Childbirth
Herbs For Delayed Menses
Herbs For Menopause
Herbs For Post Childbirth
Herbs For PMS/Menopause
Herbs For Post Partum
Herbs For Pre-Menstrual Tension
Headaches/Migraines/Insomnia
Get A Good Night's Sleep
Herbs For Headaches
Herbs For Insomnia
Herbs For Migraines
More On Insomnia
Injuries
Herbs For Burns & Scalds
Natural Care For Bone Fractures
Herbs For Dog Bites
Skin Ailments
Herbs For Eczema
Herbs For Poison Ivy
Natural Acne Treatments
Natural Care For Dermatitis
Natural Care For Stretchmarks
Natural Care For Wrinkles
Stop Cold & Canker Sores
Natural Pet Care
Herbal Healing For Pets
All Purpose Herbal Pet Kit
Dealing With Fleas
Pets & Essential Oils
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