From The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal David Hoffmann, ISBN 1-85230-758-7
Having been asked in another thread about herbs I used for a particular ailment, I thought it would be far more useful to list what I feel is a more complete description of how herbs work and herbs that are specific to certain types of ailments. I highly recommend the book I'm listing the information from, it is the best overall quick reference guide that I've ever found. I've taken a course on herbology but this book is sufficient to allow people to use herbs in an effective and informed way.
Posts to follow will include:
The actions of herbs from pages 36-39
Therapeutic index from pages 46-47
I will finish the posts with the specifics for "Wounds". Until then I respectfully ask that no one else post here until I have completed the entries. Anyone with further information or links to further information is gratefully welcome to post after I have concluded.
Herbology 101
Herbology 101
The Actions of Herbs
the underlined herbs are considered more important or useful in that category.
Alterative
gradually restore the proper function of the body and increase health and vitality. They were at one time known as "blood cleansers"
Bladderwrack, Blue Flag, Bogbean, Burdock, Cleavers, Echinacea, Figwort, Fringetree, Fumitory, Garlic, Guaiacum, Golden Seal, Mountain Grape, Nettles, Pasque Flower, Poke Root, Queen's Delight, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Wild Indigo, Yellow Dock
Analgesic, Anodyne
reduce pain and are either applied externally or taken internally
Hops, Jamaican Dogwood, Lady's Slipper, Passion Flower, Red Poppy, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Valerian.
Anti-Catarrhal
help the body to remove excess catarrhal build-ups whether these occur in the sinus area or in other parts of the body.
American Cranesbill, Bearberry, Boneset, Cayenne, Coltsfoot, Echinacea, Elder, Elecampane, Eyebright, Garlic, Golden Seal, Golden Rod, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Marshmallow, Mullein, Peppermint, Sage, Thyme, Wild Indigo, Yarrow
the underlined herbs are considered more important or useful in that category.
Alterative
gradually restore the proper function of the body and increase health and vitality. They were at one time known as "blood cleansers"
Bladderwrack, Blue Flag, Bogbean, Burdock, Cleavers, Echinacea, Figwort, Fringetree, Fumitory, Garlic, Guaiacum, Golden Seal, Mountain Grape, Nettles, Pasque Flower, Poke Root, Queen's Delight, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Wild Indigo, Yellow Dock
Analgesic, Anodyne
reduce pain and are either applied externally or taken internally
Hops, Jamaican Dogwood, Lady's Slipper, Passion Flower, Red Poppy, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Valerian.
Anti-Catarrhal
help the body to remove excess catarrhal build-ups whether these occur in the sinus area or in other parts of the body.
American Cranesbill, Bearberry, Boneset, Cayenne, Coltsfoot, Echinacea, Elder, Elecampane, Eyebright, Garlic, Golden Seal, Golden Rod, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Marshmallow, Mullein, Peppermint, Sage, Thyme, Wild Indigo, Yarrow
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Anti-emetic
reduce a feeling of nausea and can help to relieve or prevent vomiting
Balm, Black Horehound, Cayenne, Cloves, Dill, Fennel, Lavender, Meadowsweet, Peach Leaves.
Anti-inflammatory
help the body to combat inflammations
Black Willow, Bogbean, Chamomile, Devil's Claw, Marigold, Meadowsweet, St. John's Wort, White Poplar, Witch Hazel.
Anti-microbial
can help the body to destroy or resist pathogenic micro-organisms
Aniseed, Bearberry, Caraway Oil, Cayenne, Clove, Coriander, Echinacea, Elecampagne, Garlic, Gentian, Juniper, Marigold, Marjoram, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Southernwood, Thyme, Wild Indigo, Wormwood
Anti-spasmodic
can prevent or ease spasms or cramps
Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Chamomile, Cramp Bark, Lady's Slipper, Lime Blossom, Lobelia, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Pasque Flower, Skullcap, Skunk Cabbage, Thyme, Valerian, Vervain, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam
reduce a feeling of nausea and can help to relieve or prevent vomiting
Balm, Black Horehound, Cayenne, Cloves, Dill, Fennel, Lavender, Meadowsweet, Peach Leaves.
Anti-inflammatory
help the body to combat inflammations
Black Willow, Bogbean, Chamomile, Devil's Claw, Marigold, Meadowsweet, St. John's Wort, White Poplar, Witch Hazel.
Anti-microbial
can help the body to destroy or resist pathogenic micro-organisms
Aniseed, Bearberry, Caraway Oil, Cayenne, Clove, Coriander, Echinacea, Elecampagne, Garlic, Gentian, Juniper, Marigold, Marjoram, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Southernwood, Thyme, Wild Indigo, Wormwood
Anti-spasmodic
can prevent or ease spasms or cramps
Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Chamomile, Cramp Bark, Lady's Slipper, Lime Blossom, Lobelia, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Pasque Flower, Skullcap, Skunk Cabbage, Thyme, Valerian, Vervain, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam
Herbology 101
Aromatic
have strong, often pleasant odour and can stimulate digestive system. Often used to improve aroma and taste of other medicines.
Angelica, Aniseed, Balm, Caraway, Cardamon, Celery, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Hyssop, Ginger, Meadowsweet, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Rosemary, Valerian, Wood Betony.
Astringent
contract tissue. Can reduce secretions and discharges. They contain tannins.
Agrimony, American Cranesbill, Avens, Bayberry, Bearberry, Beth Root, Bistort, Black Catechu, Bugleweed, Eyebright, Golden Rod, Ground Ivy, Kola, Lungwort, Meadowsweet, Mouse Ear, Oak, Periwinkle, Pilewort, Plantain, Raspberry, Red Sage, Rhubarb Root, Rosemary, Slippery Elm, St. John's Wort, Tormentil, Wild Cherry, Witch Hazel, Yarrow.
Bitter
act as stimulating tonics for the digestive system through a reflex via the taste-buds.
Barberry, Boneset, Centaury, Chamomile, Gentian, Golden Seal, Hops, Rue, Southernwood, Tansy, White Horehound, Wormwood, Yarrow.
have strong, often pleasant odour and can stimulate digestive system. Often used to improve aroma and taste of other medicines.
Angelica, Aniseed, Balm, Caraway, Cardamon, Celery, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Hyssop, Ginger, Meadowsweet, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Rosemary, Valerian, Wood Betony.
Astringent
contract tissue. Can reduce secretions and discharges. They contain tannins.
Agrimony, American Cranesbill, Avens, Bayberry, Bearberry, Beth Root, Bistort, Black Catechu, Bugleweed, Eyebright, Golden Rod, Ground Ivy, Kola, Lungwort, Meadowsweet, Mouse Ear, Oak, Periwinkle, Pilewort, Plantain, Raspberry, Red Sage, Rhubarb Root, Rosemary, Slippery Elm, St. John's Wort, Tormentil, Wild Cherry, Witch Hazel, Yarrow.
Bitter
act as stimulating tonics for the digestive system through a reflex via the taste-buds.
Barberry, Boneset, Centaury, Chamomile, Gentian, Golden Seal, Hops, Rue, Southernwood, Tansy, White Horehound, Wormwood, Yarrow.
Herbology 101
Carminative
relax the stomach, thereby supporting the digestion and helping reduce gas in the digestive tract.
Angelica, Aniseed, Balm, Black Mustard, Caraway, Cardamon, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Chamomile, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Galangal, Garlic, Ginger, Hyssop, Juniper, Peppermint, Sage, Thyme, Valerian
Cholagogue
stimulates release of bile, acts as a laxative.
Balmony, Barberry, Black Root, Blue Flag, Boldo, Dandelion, Fringetree, Fumitory, Gentian, Golden Seal, Mountain Grape, Wahoo, Wild Yam.
Demulcent
are rich in mucilage and can soothe and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissue
Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Corn Silk, Couchgrass, Flax Seed, Irish Moss, Lungwort, Licorice, Mallow, Marshmallow, Mullein, Oats, Parsley Piert, Slippery Elm.
Diaphoretic
aid the skin in the elimination of toxins and promote perspiration.
Angelica, Bayberry, Boneset, Buchu, Cayenne, Chamomile, Elder, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Golden Rod, Guaiacum, Lime Blossom, Peppermint, Pleurisy Root, Prickly Ash, Thuja, Thyme, White Horehound, Yarrow.
relax the stomach, thereby supporting the digestion and helping reduce gas in the digestive tract.
Angelica, Aniseed, Balm, Black Mustard, Caraway, Cardamon, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Chamomile, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Galangal, Garlic, Ginger, Hyssop, Juniper, Peppermint, Sage, Thyme, Valerian
Cholagogue
stimulates release of bile, acts as a laxative.
Balmony, Barberry, Black Root, Blue Flag, Boldo, Dandelion, Fringetree, Fumitory, Gentian, Golden Seal, Mountain Grape, Wahoo, Wild Yam.
Demulcent
are rich in mucilage and can soothe and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissue
Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Corn Silk, Couchgrass, Flax Seed, Irish Moss, Lungwort, Licorice, Mallow, Marshmallow, Mullein, Oats, Parsley Piert, Slippery Elm.
Diaphoretic
aid the skin in the elimination of toxins and promote perspiration.
Angelica, Bayberry, Boneset, Buchu, Cayenne, Chamomile, Elder, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Golden Rod, Guaiacum, Lime Blossom, Peppermint, Pleurisy Root, Prickly Ash, Thuja, Thyme, White Horehound, Yarrow.
Herbology 101
Diuretic
increase the secretion and elimination of urine
Agrimony, Bearberry, Blue Flag, Boldo, Boneset, Borage, Broom, Buchu, Bugleweed, Burdock, Celery Seed, Cleavers, Corn Silk, Couchgrass, Dandelion, Elder, Gravel Root, Hawthorn Berries, Juniper, Kola, Lily of the Valley, Lime Blossom, Night Blooming Cereus, Parsley, Parsley Piert, Pellitory of the Wall, Saw Palmetto, Sea Holly, Stone Root, Wild Carrot, Yarrow.
Emmenagogue
tonics for female reproductive system
Beth Root, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blessed Thistle, Blue Cohosh, Chamomile, Chaste Tree, Cramp Bark, False Unicorn Root, Fenugreek, Gentian, Ginger, Golden Seal, Juniper Berry, Marigold, Motherwort, Mugwort, Parsley, Pasque Flower, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Raspberry, Red Sage, Rosemary, Rue, Southernwood, Squaw Vine, Tansy, True Unicorn Root, Vervain, Wormwood, Yarrow.
Emollient
applied to the skin to soften, soothe or protect it.
Borage, Chickweed, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Flax Seed, Licorice, Mallow, Marshmallow, Mullein, Plantain, Quince Seed, Slippery Elm.
increase the secretion and elimination of urine
Agrimony, Bearberry, Blue Flag, Boldo, Boneset, Borage, Broom, Buchu, Bugleweed, Burdock, Celery Seed, Cleavers, Corn Silk, Couchgrass, Dandelion, Elder, Gravel Root, Hawthorn Berries, Juniper, Kola, Lily of the Valley, Lime Blossom, Night Blooming Cereus, Parsley, Parsley Piert, Pellitory of the Wall, Saw Palmetto, Sea Holly, Stone Root, Wild Carrot, Yarrow.
Emmenagogue
tonics for female reproductive system
Beth Root, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blessed Thistle, Blue Cohosh, Chamomile, Chaste Tree, Cramp Bark, False Unicorn Root, Fenugreek, Gentian, Ginger, Golden Seal, Juniper Berry, Marigold, Motherwort, Mugwort, Parsley, Pasque Flower, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Raspberry, Red Sage, Rosemary, Rue, Southernwood, Squaw Vine, Tansy, True Unicorn Root, Vervain, Wormwood, Yarrow.
Emollient
applied to the skin to soften, soothe or protect it.
Borage, Chickweed, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Flax Seed, Licorice, Mallow, Marshmallow, Mullein, Plantain, Quince Seed, Slippery Elm.
Herbology 101
Expectorant
helps with removal of excess mucus from the respiratory system.
Aniseed, Balm of Gilead, Balsam of Tolu, Blood Root, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Elder Flower, Elecampane, Garlic, Golden Seal, Grindelia, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Licorice, Lobelia, Lungwort, Marshmallow, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Pleurisy Root, Senega, Skunk Cabbage, Squill, Thuja, Thyme, Vervain, White Horehound, Wild Cherry.
Febrifuge, Anti-pyretic
helps bring down fevers
Angelica, Balm, Blessed Thistle, Boneset, Borage, Cayenne, Elder Flower, Hyssop, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Peruvian Bark, Pleurisy Root, Prickly Ash, Raspberry, Red Sage, Thyme, Vervain.
Hepatic
aids the liver by toning and strengthening it.
Agrimony, Aloe, Balm, Balmony, Barberry, Black Root, Blue Flag, Boldo, Bogbean, Cascara Sagrada, Celery, Centaury, Cleavers, Dandelion, Elecampane, Fennel, Fringetree, Fumitory, Gentian, Golden Seal, Horseradish, Hyssop, Motherwort, Mountain Grape, Prickly Ash, Wahoo, Wild Indigo, Wild Yam, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yellow Dock.
helps with removal of excess mucus from the respiratory system.
Aniseed, Balm of Gilead, Balsam of Tolu, Blood Root, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Elder Flower, Elecampane, Garlic, Golden Seal, Grindelia, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Licorice, Lobelia, Lungwort, Marshmallow, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Pleurisy Root, Senega, Skunk Cabbage, Squill, Thuja, Thyme, Vervain, White Horehound, Wild Cherry.
Febrifuge, Anti-pyretic
helps bring down fevers
Angelica, Balm, Blessed Thistle, Boneset, Borage, Cayenne, Elder Flower, Hyssop, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Peruvian Bark, Pleurisy Root, Prickly Ash, Raspberry, Red Sage, Thyme, Vervain.
Hepatic
aids the liver by toning and strengthening it.
Agrimony, Aloe, Balm, Balmony, Barberry, Black Root, Blue Flag, Boldo, Bogbean, Cascara Sagrada, Celery, Centaury, Cleavers, Dandelion, Elecampane, Fennel, Fringetree, Fumitory, Gentian, Golden Seal, Horseradish, Hyssop, Motherwort, Mountain Grape, Prickly Ash, Wahoo, Wild Indigo, Wild Yam, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yellow Dock.
Herbology 101
Got one that helps produce more milk (in addition to Fenugreek)?
I probably posted that in an ambien trance-soryy
Herbology 101
Hypnotic
induces sleep (not hypnotic trance)
Chamomile, California Poppy, Hops, Jamaican Dogwood, Mistletoe, Passion Flower, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce.
Laxative
promotes the evacuation of the bowels
Balmony, Barberry, Buckthorn, Burdock, Cascara Sagrada, Cleavers, Dandelion, Flax Seed, Fringetree, Mountain Grape, Pellitory of the Wall, Rhubarb Root, Senna, Wahoo, Yellow Dock.
Nervine
tones and strengthens the nervous system. Some act as stimulants and some as relaxants. Please look up specific herbs for more information.
Balm, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Bugleweed, Chamomile, Cramp Bark, Damiana, Ginseng, Hops, Kola, Lady's Slipper, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lime Blossom, Lobelia, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Oats, Pasque Flower, Passion Flower, Peppermint, Red Clover, Rosemary, Skullcap, Valerian, Vervain, Wild Lettuce.
Pectoral
general strengthening and healing effect of the respiratory system
Angelica, Aniseed, Balm of Gilead, Balsam of Tolu, Blood Root, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Elder, Elecampane, Garlic, Golden Seal, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Licorice, Lungwort, Marshmallow, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Pleurisy Root, Senega, Skunk Cabbage, Vervain, White Horehound.
induces sleep (not hypnotic trance)
Chamomile, California Poppy, Hops, Jamaican Dogwood, Mistletoe, Passion Flower, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce.
Laxative
promotes the evacuation of the bowels
Balmony, Barberry, Buckthorn, Burdock, Cascara Sagrada, Cleavers, Dandelion, Flax Seed, Fringetree, Mountain Grape, Pellitory of the Wall, Rhubarb Root, Senna, Wahoo, Yellow Dock.
Nervine
tones and strengthens the nervous system. Some act as stimulants and some as relaxants. Please look up specific herbs for more information.
Balm, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Bugleweed, Chamomile, Cramp Bark, Damiana, Ginseng, Hops, Kola, Lady's Slipper, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lime Blossom, Lobelia, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Oats, Pasque Flower, Passion Flower, Peppermint, Red Clover, Rosemary, Skullcap, Valerian, Vervain, Wild Lettuce.
Pectoral
general strengthening and healing effect of the respiratory system
Angelica, Aniseed, Balm of Gilead, Balsam of Tolu, Blood Root, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Elder, Elecampane, Garlic, Golden Seal, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Licorice, Lungwort, Marshmallow, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Pleurisy Root, Senega, Skunk Cabbage, Vervain, White Horehound.
Herbology 101
Sedative
calm the nervous system, reduce stress and nervousness throughout the body.
Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Boldo, Bugleweed, Chamomile, Cowslip, Cramp Bark, Hops, Jamaican Dogwood, Lady's Slipper, Lobelia, Motherwort, Pasque Flower, Passion Flower, Red Clover, Red Poppy, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Valerian, Wild Cherry, Wild Lettuce.
Sialagogue
stimulate the secretion of saliva
Blue Flag, Cayenne, Centaury, Gentian, Ginger, Prickly Ash, Senega
Stimulant
quicken and enliven the physiological functions of the body.
Angelica, Balm of Gilead, Balmony, Bayberry, Black Mustard, Caraway, Cardamon, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Galangal, Garlic, Gentian, Ginseng, Ground Ivy, Horseradish, Juniper, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Prickly Ash, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Southernwood, Tansy, White Horehound, Wormwood, Yarrow.
calm the nervous system, reduce stress and nervousness throughout the body.
Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blue Cohosh, Boldo, Bugleweed, Chamomile, Cowslip, Cramp Bark, Hops, Jamaican Dogwood, Lady's Slipper, Lobelia, Motherwort, Pasque Flower, Passion Flower, Red Clover, Red Poppy, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Valerian, Wild Cherry, Wild Lettuce.
Sialagogue
stimulate the secretion of saliva
Blue Flag, Cayenne, Centaury, Gentian, Ginger, Prickly Ash, Senega
Stimulant
quicken and enliven the physiological functions of the body.
Angelica, Balm of Gilead, Balmony, Bayberry, Black Mustard, Caraway, Cardamon, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Galangal, Garlic, Gentian, Ginseng, Ground Ivy, Horseradish, Juniper, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Prickly Ash, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Southernwood, Tansy, White Horehound, Wormwood, Yarrow.
Herbology 101
Tonic
strenthen and enliven either specific organs or the whole body. This long list makes more sense when read in conjunction with other sections of the book for specific body systems.
Agrimony, Angelica, Aniseed, Balm, Balmony, Bayberry, Beth Root, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Black Mustard, Black Root, Bogbean, Boldo, Boneset, Buchu, Bugleweed, Burdock, Calumba, Carline Thistle, Cayenne, Centaury, Chamomile, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Condurango, Couchgrass, Damiana, Dandelion, Echinacea, Elecampane, Eyebright, False Unicorn Root, Fringetree, Fumitory, Garlic, Gentian, Ginseng, Golden Seal, Gavel Root, Grindelia, Hawthorn, Horsechestnut, Hydrangea, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Lady's Slipper, Licorice, Lime Blossom, Marigold, Motherwort, Mountain Grape, Mugwort, Myrrh, Nettles, Oats, Parsley, Poke Root, Raspberry, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla, Skullcap, Squaw Vine, Tamarind, Thyme, Vervain, Virginia Snake Root, Wood Betony, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yellow Dock.
Vulnerary
applied externally to aid in the healing of wounds and cuts.
Aloe, American Cranesbill, Arnica, Bistort, Black Willow, Burdock, Chickweed, Cleavers, Comfrey, Daisy, Elder, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Flax Seed, Garlic, Golden Seal, Greater Plantain, Horsetail, Hyssop, Irish Moss, Marigold, Marshmallow, Mullein, Myrrh, Shepherd's Purse, Slippery Elm, St. John's Wort, Thyme, Witch Hazel, Wood Betony, Yarrow.
strenthen and enliven either specific organs or the whole body. This long list makes more sense when read in conjunction with other sections of the book for specific body systems.
Agrimony, Angelica, Aniseed, Balm, Balmony, Bayberry, Beth Root, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Black Mustard, Black Root, Bogbean, Boldo, Boneset, Buchu, Bugleweed, Burdock, Calumba, Carline Thistle, Cayenne, Centaury, Chamomile, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Condurango, Couchgrass, Damiana, Dandelion, Echinacea, Elecampane, Eyebright, False Unicorn Root, Fringetree, Fumitory, Garlic, Gentian, Ginseng, Golden Seal, Gavel Root, Grindelia, Hawthorn, Horsechestnut, Hydrangea, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Lady's Slipper, Licorice, Lime Blossom, Marigold, Motherwort, Mountain Grape, Mugwort, Myrrh, Nettles, Oats, Parsley, Poke Root, Raspberry, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla, Skullcap, Squaw Vine, Tamarind, Thyme, Vervain, Virginia Snake Root, Wood Betony, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yellow Dock.
Vulnerary
applied externally to aid in the healing of wounds and cuts.
Aloe, American Cranesbill, Arnica, Bistort, Black Willow, Burdock, Chickweed, Cleavers, Comfrey, Daisy, Elder, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Flax Seed, Garlic, Golden Seal, Greater Plantain, Horsetail, Hyssop, Irish Moss, Marigold, Marshmallow, Mullein, Myrrh, Shepherd's Purse, Slippery Elm, St. John's Wort, Thyme, Witch Hazel, Wood Betony, Yarrow.
Herbology 101
Tomorrow I'll tackle the Therapeutic List which gives herbs for specific ailments.
I've left off parts of the actions of herbs lists that I feel people should avoid without having deeper knowledge of herbs before trying. Things such as those that induce vomiting, purge parasites, affect the heart or ease giving birth.
I will also make a list of the herbs I tried to always keep in stock, underlining the ones I used on a regular basis.
You might notice that a number of the herbs have many properties. That is why I suggest looking up each herb before using it to see the full range of effects it will have. I try not to combine more than four herbs in any one tea as I find it reduces the effectiveness of each. Some of the herbs have cautions. Wormwood can be dangerous in high doses, it is also used in the manufacturing of Absinthe.
If you decide to use herbal remedies, be aware of what you are taking and how much.
I've left off parts of the actions of herbs lists that I feel people should avoid without having deeper knowledge of herbs before trying. Things such as those that induce vomiting, purge parasites, affect the heart or ease giving birth.
I will also make a list of the herbs I tried to always keep in stock, underlining the ones I used on a regular basis.
You might notice that a number of the herbs have many properties. That is why I suggest looking up each herb before using it to see the full range of effects it will have. I try not to combine more than four herbs in any one tea as I find it reduces the effectiveness of each. Some of the herbs have cautions. Wormwood can be dangerous in high doses, it is also used in the manufacturing of Absinthe.
If you decide to use herbal remedies, be aware of what you are taking and how much.
Herbology 101
My usual stock of basic herbs is as follows:
Cayenne (good quality capsules - emptied into tea before drinking), Hyssop, Mullein, Yarrow, Cleavers, Nettles, Golden Seal, Licorice, Valerian, Thyme, Sage, Marshmallow, Elder Flower, Peppermint (herbs with volatile oils must be closely covered during steeping), Chamomile.
Teas are generally made by infusion by pouring water just off the boil onto the herbs and letting it steep for about 12 minutes. Strain to drink. If the herbs are hard and woody then make a decoction by putting the herbs in a small pot, add water, bring to boil and simmer for about 12 minutes in the pot. Strain to drink.
Cayenne (good quality capsules - emptied into tea before drinking), Hyssop, Mullein, Yarrow, Cleavers, Nettles, Golden Seal, Licorice, Valerian, Thyme, Sage, Marshmallow, Elder Flower, Peppermint (herbs with volatile oils must be closely covered during steeping), Chamomile.
Teas are generally made by infusion by pouring water just off the boil onto the herbs and letting it steep for about 12 minutes. Strain to drink. If the herbs are hard and woody then make a decoction by putting the herbs in a small pot, add water, bring to boil and simmer for about 12 minutes in the pot. Strain to drink.
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Pinky;525767 wrote: Oh cool!!!
I used to do a fair bit with herbs at one time, but I need to brush up again.
I still make the odd bits and pieces, mainly elderflower cordial when the elderflowers are out, of course.
Are you going to get on Pinky ? Catfight ?
She posted this right after you said no posting.
I used to do a fair bit with herbs at one time, but I need to brush up again.
I still make the odd bits and pieces, mainly elderflower cordial when the elderflowers are out, of course.
Are you going to get on Pinky ? Catfight ?
She posted this right after you said no posting.
I AM AWESOME MAN
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Nomad;526063 wrote: Are you going to get on Pinky ? Catfight ?
She posted this right after you said no posting.
and now you have.
I've learned to live with social deviants.
She posted this right after you said no posting.
and now you have.
I've learned to live with social deviants.
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Therapeutic Index
Abscess
Echinacea, Garlic, Marshmallow, Myrrh, Wild Indigo, Blue Flag, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Fenugreek, Golden Seal, Mallow, Poke Root.
Acne
Blue Flag, Cleavers, Echinacea, Garlic, Poke Root, Wild Indigo
Adenoids
Cleavers, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Marigold, Poke Root, Wild Indigo
Anxiety
California Poppy, Chamomile, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Pasque Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Balm, Betony, Cowslip, Damiana, Hops, Hyssop, Oats, Passion Flower, Peppermint, Vervain
Appendicitis
Agrimony, American Cranesbill, Golden Seal, Wild Yam
Appetite Loss
Calamus, Centaury, Condurango, Gentian, Mugwort, Wormwood, Balmony, Blessed Thistle, Calumba, Caraway, Cardamon, Chamomile, Galangal, Golden Seal, Quassia, Southernwood, Tansy, White Poplar
Arteriosclerosis
Lime, Hawthorn, Mistletoe
Arthritis
Black Cohosh, Bogbean, Celery Seed, Guaiacum, Prickly Ash, Wild Yam, Bittersweet, Daisy, Juniper, Meadowsweet, Scots Pine, Silver Birch, White Poplar, Wintergreen, Yarrow
Asthma
Elecampane, Ephedra, Grindelia, Lobelia, Pill-bearing Spurge, Sundew, Wild Cherry, Balsam of Tolu, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blood Root, Blue Cohosh, Butterbur, Coltsfoot, Mullein, Pasque Flower, Senega
Abscess
Echinacea, Garlic, Marshmallow, Myrrh, Wild Indigo, Blue Flag, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Fenugreek, Golden Seal, Mallow, Poke Root.
Acne
Blue Flag, Cleavers, Echinacea, Garlic, Poke Root, Wild Indigo
Adenoids
Cleavers, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Marigold, Poke Root, Wild Indigo
Anxiety
California Poppy, Chamomile, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Pasque Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Balm, Betony, Cowslip, Damiana, Hops, Hyssop, Oats, Passion Flower, Peppermint, Vervain
Appendicitis
Agrimony, American Cranesbill, Golden Seal, Wild Yam
Appetite Loss
Calamus, Centaury, Condurango, Gentian, Mugwort, Wormwood, Balmony, Blessed Thistle, Calumba, Caraway, Cardamon, Chamomile, Galangal, Golden Seal, Quassia, Southernwood, Tansy, White Poplar
Arteriosclerosis
Lime, Hawthorn, Mistletoe
Arthritis
Black Cohosh, Bogbean, Celery Seed, Guaiacum, Prickly Ash, Wild Yam, Bittersweet, Daisy, Juniper, Meadowsweet, Scots Pine, Silver Birch, White Poplar, Wintergreen, Yarrow
Asthma
Elecampane, Ephedra, Grindelia, Lobelia, Pill-bearing Spurge, Sundew, Wild Cherry, Balsam of Tolu, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Blood Root, Blue Cohosh, Butterbur, Coltsfoot, Mullein, Pasque Flower, Senega
Herbology 101
Blood Pressure (High)
Hawthorn, Lime Blossom, Mistletoe, Yarrow, Balm, Black Haw, Cramp Bark, Garlic
Boils
Blue Flag, Echinacea, Garlic, Myrrh, Pasque Flower, Poke Root, Wild Indigo, Chickweed, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Fenugreek, Figwort, Flax Seed, Greater Plantain, Mallow, Marshmallow
Bronchitis
Blood Root, Coltsfoot, Echinacea, Elecampane, Garlic, Grindelia, Lobelia, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Pill-bearing Spurge, Pleurisy Root, Senega, Sundew, White Horehound, Angelica, Aniseed, Balm of Tolu, Caraway, Carline Thistle, Comfrey, Cowslip, Ephedra, Fennel, Fenugreek, Flax Seed, Greater Plantain, Ground Ivy, Horseradish, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Ipecacuanha, Irish Moss, Licorice, Mallow, Marshmallow, Nasturtium, Pansy, Scots Pine, Soapwort, Squill, Sweet Violet, Thyme, Wild Cherry
Bruises
Arnica, Elder, Chickweed, Cucumber, Lady's Mantle, Marigold, St. John's Wort
Burns
Aloe, Elder, Marigold, Greater Plantain, St. John's Wort, Chamomile, Chickweed, Comfrey, Cucumber, Quince Seed
Catarrh
Echinacea, Elder, Eyebright, Garlic, Golden Rod, Golden Seal, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Peppermint, Pine, Poke Root, Avens, Balsam of Tolu, Bistort, Chamomile, Coltsfoot, Daisy, Fenugreek, Grindelia, Ground Ivy, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Mallow, Myrrh, Pill-bearing Spurge, Sweet Violet, Wild Indigo
Chilblains
Cayenne, Ginger, Black Mustard, Horsetail, Prickly Ash
Circulation
Cayenne, Ginger, Prickly Ash, Black Mustard, Horseradish, Rosemary
Colds
Angelica, Cayenne, Elder, Garlic, Ginger, Golden Rod, Golden Seal, Hyssop, Peppermint, Yarrow, Avens, Bayberry, Catnip, Cowslip, Echinacea, Eyebright, Fenugreek, Lime Blossom, Marjoram
Colic
Angelica, Boldo, Calamus, Condurango, Cramp Bark, Gentian, Ginger, Peppermint, Valerian, Wild Yam, Allspice, Aniseed, Avens, Balmony, Blessed Thistle, Blue Cohosh, Butterbur, Caraway, Cardamon, Catnip, Cayenne, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Horseradish, Jambul, Juniper, Licorice, Mugwort, Pennyroyal, Rue, Tormentil, Wild Lettuce, Wormwood
Hawthorn, Lime Blossom, Mistletoe, Yarrow, Balm, Black Haw, Cramp Bark, Garlic
Boils
Blue Flag, Echinacea, Garlic, Myrrh, Pasque Flower, Poke Root, Wild Indigo, Chickweed, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Fenugreek, Figwort, Flax Seed, Greater Plantain, Mallow, Marshmallow
Bronchitis
Blood Root, Coltsfoot, Echinacea, Elecampane, Garlic, Grindelia, Lobelia, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Pill-bearing Spurge, Pleurisy Root, Senega, Sundew, White Horehound, Angelica, Aniseed, Balm of Tolu, Caraway, Carline Thistle, Comfrey, Cowslip, Ephedra, Fennel, Fenugreek, Flax Seed, Greater Plantain, Ground Ivy, Horseradish, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Ipecacuanha, Irish Moss, Licorice, Mallow, Marshmallow, Nasturtium, Pansy, Scots Pine, Soapwort, Squill, Sweet Violet, Thyme, Wild Cherry
Bruises
Arnica, Elder, Chickweed, Cucumber, Lady's Mantle, Marigold, St. John's Wort
Burns
Aloe, Elder, Marigold, Greater Plantain, St. John's Wort, Chamomile, Chickweed, Comfrey, Cucumber, Quince Seed
Catarrh
Echinacea, Elder, Eyebright, Garlic, Golden Rod, Golden Seal, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Peppermint, Pine, Poke Root, Avens, Balsam of Tolu, Bistort, Chamomile, Coltsfoot, Daisy, Fenugreek, Grindelia, Ground Ivy, Hyssop, Iceland Moss, Mallow, Myrrh, Pill-bearing Spurge, Sweet Violet, Wild Indigo
Chilblains
Cayenne, Ginger, Black Mustard, Horsetail, Prickly Ash
Circulation
Cayenne, Ginger, Prickly Ash, Black Mustard, Horseradish, Rosemary
Colds
Angelica, Cayenne, Elder, Garlic, Ginger, Golden Rod, Golden Seal, Hyssop, Peppermint, Yarrow, Avens, Bayberry, Catnip, Cowslip, Echinacea, Eyebright, Fenugreek, Lime Blossom, Marjoram
Colic
Angelica, Boldo, Calamus, Condurango, Cramp Bark, Gentian, Ginger, Peppermint, Valerian, Wild Yam, Allspice, Aniseed, Avens, Balmony, Blessed Thistle, Blue Cohosh, Butterbur, Caraway, Cardamon, Catnip, Cayenne, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Horseradish, Jambul, Juniper, Licorice, Mugwort, Pennyroyal, Rue, Tormentil, Wild Lettuce, Wormwood
Herbology 101
Colitis
Agrimony, American Cranesbill, Bayberry, Comfrey, Marshmallow, Bistort, Black Catechu, Meadowsweet, Oak, Tormentil
Conjunctivitis
Chamomile, Eyebright, Golden Seal, Marigold, Fennel
Constipation
Balmony, Barberry, Buckthorn, Cascara, Sagrada, Rhubarb Root, Senna, Yellow Dock, Aloe, Black Root, Bogbean, Boldo, Butterbur, Figwort, Flax Seed, Wahoo
Cough
Angelica, Aniseed, Balm of Gilead, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Cowslip, Elecampane, Garlic, Golden Seal, Grindelia, Ground Ivy, Hyssop, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Pine, Greater Plantain, Pleurisy Root, Senega, Sundew, White Horehound, Balsam of Tolu, Caraway, Carline Thistle, Daisy, Fennel, Fenugreek, Licorice, Mallow, Marjoram, Marshmallow, Myrrh, Red Poppy, Soapwort, Sweet Violet, Thuja, Thyme, Wild Lettuce
Cramp
Black Cohosh, Cramp Bark, Pasque Flower, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam, Cayenne, Ginger, Woundwort
Cystitis
Bearberry, Buchu, Couchgrass, Echinacea, Juniper, Yarrow, Angelica, Silver Birch, Boldo, Carline Thistle, Celery Seed, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Corn Silk, Golden Rod, Gravel Root, Ground Ivy, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Pansy, Pellitory of the Wall, Sea Holly
Debility
Balmony, Blessed Thistle, Cayenne, Damiana, Dandelion, Golden Seal, Kola, Rosemary, Agrimony, Barberry, Betony, Calamus, Ginger, Life Root, Mugwort, Oats, True Unicorn Root, White Poplar, Wormwood
Depression
Damiana, Kola, Oats, Skullcap, Wormwood, Balm, Celery, Chamomile, Mistletoe, Mugwort, Rosemary, Southernwood, Valerian, Vervain
Diarrhea
Agrimony, American Cranesbill, Bayberry, Bistort, Black Catechu, Comfrey, Lady's Mantle, Meadowsweet, Oak, Greater Plantain, Rhatany, Silverweed, Tormentil, Avens, Blessed Thistle, Burr-Marigold, Caraway, Catnip, Cinnamon, Coriander, Daisy, Eyebright, Ground Ivy, Jambul, Kola, Self-Heal
Earache (see also 'Infection')
Pennywort, Pasque Flower, Mullein
Eczema
Blue Flag, Burdock, Chickweed, Cleavers, Figwort, Golden Seal, Nettles, Red Clover, Yellow Dock, Balm of Gilead, Bittersweet, Comfrey, Mountain Grape, Pansy, Sarsaparilla, Sweet Violet
Epilepsy
Hyssop, Skullcap, Passion Flower, Valerian
Agrimony, American Cranesbill, Bayberry, Comfrey, Marshmallow, Bistort, Black Catechu, Meadowsweet, Oak, Tormentil
Conjunctivitis
Chamomile, Eyebright, Golden Seal, Marigold, Fennel
Constipation
Balmony, Barberry, Buckthorn, Cascara, Sagrada, Rhubarb Root, Senna, Yellow Dock, Aloe, Black Root, Bogbean, Boldo, Butterbur, Figwort, Flax Seed, Wahoo
Cough
Angelica, Aniseed, Balm of Gilead, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Cowslip, Elecampane, Garlic, Golden Seal, Grindelia, Ground Ivy, Hyssop, Mouse Ear, Mullein, Pine, Greater Plantain, Pleurisy Root, Senega, Sundew, White Horehound, Balsam of Tolu, Caraway, Carline Thistle, Daisy, Fennel, Fenugreek, Licorice, Mallow, Marjoram, Marshmallow, Myrrh, Red Poppy, Soapwort, Sweet Violet, Thuja, Thyme, Wild Lettuce
Cramp
Black Cohosh, Cramp Bark, Pasque Flower, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam, Cayenne, Ginger, Woundwort
Cystitis
Bearberry, Buchu, Couchgrass, Echinacea, Juniper, Yarrow, Angelica, Silver Birch, Boldo, Carline Thistle, Celery Seed, Cleavers, Coltsfoot, Corn Silk, Golden Rod, Gravel Root, Ground Ivy, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Pansy, Pellitory of the Wall, Sea Holly
Debility
Balmony, Blessed Thistle, Cayenne, Damiana, Dandelion, Golden Seal, Kola, Rosemary, Agrimony, Barberry, Betony, Calamus, Ginger, Life Root, Mugwort, Oats, True Unicorn Root, White Poplar, Wormwood
Depression
Damiana, Kola, Oats, Skullcap, Wormwood, Balm, Celery, Chamomile, Mistletoe, Mugwort, Rosemary, Southernwood, Valerian, Vervain
Diarrhea
Agrimony, American Cranesbill, Bayberry, Bistort, Black Catechu, Comfrey, Lady's Mantle, Meadowsweet, Oak, Greater Plantain, Rhatany, Silverweed, Tormentil, Avens, Blessed Thistle, Burr-Marigold, Caraway, Catnip, Cinnamon, Coriander, Daisy, Eyebright, Ground Ivy, Jambul, Kola, Self-Heal
Earache (see also 'Infection')
Pennywort, Pasque Flower, Mullein
Eczema
Blue Flag, Burdock, Chickweed, Cleavers, Figwort, Golden Seal, Nettles, Red Clover, Yellow Dock, Balm of Gilead, Bittersweet, Comfrey, Mountain Grape, Pansy, Sarsaparilla, Sweet Violet
Epilepsy
Hyssop, Skullcap, Passion Flower, Valerian
Herbology 101
devist8me;525883 wrote: Got one that helps produce more milk (in addition to Fenugreek)?
sorry, I missed that earlier.
Blessed Thistle is supposed to be useful though Fenugreek is considered the best.
Any pregnant or breastfeeding woman should check with their physician before taking anything.
Also be aware that sage is used to reduce breastmilk, usually for the purpose of weening. It is something to be avoided unless reduction is desired.
sorry, I missed that earlier.
Blessed Thistle is supposed to be useful though Fenugreek is considered the best.
Any pregnant or breastfeeding woman should check with their physician before taking anything.
Also be aware that sage is used to reduce breastmilk, usually for the purpose of weening. It is something to be avoided unless reduction is desired.
Herbology 101
Fever
Boneset, Catnip, Cayenne, Ginger, Peruvian Bark, Pleurisy Root, Angelica, Black Mustard, Borage, Carline Thistle, Chamomile, Horseradish, Peppermint, Vervain
Fibrositis
Cayenne, Ginger, Pine, Ragwort, Wintergreen, Horseradish, Rosemary, St. John's Wort
Flatulence
Angelica, Calamus, Caraway, Cardamon, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Condurango, Coriander, Fennel, Gentian, Ginger, Allspice, Aniseed, Balm, Blessed Thistle, Calumba, Catnip, Centaury, Chamomile, Cloves, Galangal, Horseradish, Juniper, Marjoram, Mugwort, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Southernwood, Thyme, Valerian, Wormwood
Fungus Infection
Marigold, Golden Seal, Greater Celandine, Myrrh
Gall-Bladder Problems
Balmony, Black Root, Dandelion, Fringetree Bark, Milk Thistle, Vervain, Wahoo, Wild Yam, Barberry, Bogbean, Boldo, Golden Seal, Greater Celandine, Marigold
Gastritis
American Cranesbill, Calamus, Comfrey, Golden Seal, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Slippery Elm, Chamomile, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Licorice, Mallow, Peach Leaves, Quince
Gingivitis
Bistort, Echinacea, Golden Seal, Myrrh, Oak Bark, Poke Root, Rhatany, Wild Indigo, Avens Bayberry, Black Catechu, Garlic, Lady's Mantle, Red Sage, Self-Heal, Silverweed, Tormentil, Vervain
Glands (Swollen)
Cleavers, Echinacea, Poke Root, Marigold, Wild Indigo
Halitosis
Dill, Fennel
Hayfever
Ephedra, Golden Seal, Elder, Eyebright, Garlic, Peppermint
Headache
Betony, Feverfew, Marjoram, Rosemary, Skullcap, Chamomile, Cowslip, Hops, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Rue, St. John's Wort, Valerian
Heartburn
Comfrey, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Mallow, Slippery Elm
Boneset, Catnip, Cayenne, Ginger, Peruvian Bark, Pleurisy Root, Angelica, Black Mustard, Borage, Carline Thistle, Chamomile, Horseradish, Peppermint, Vervain
Fibrositis
Cayenne, Ginger, Pine, Ragwort, Wintergreen, Horseradish, Rosemary, St. John's Wort
Flatulence
Angelica, Calamus, Caraway, Cardamon, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Condurango, Coriander, Fennel, Gentian, Ginger, Allspice, Aniseed, Balm, Blessed Thistle, Calumba, Catnip, Centaury, Chamomile, Cloves, Galangal, Horseradish, Juniper, Marjoram, Mugwort, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Southernwood, Thyme, Valerian, Wormwood
Fungus Infection
Marigold, Golden Seal, Greater Celandine, Myrrh
Gall-Bladder Problems
Balmony, Black Root, Dandelion, Fringetree Bark, Milk Thistle, Vervain, Wahoo, Wild Yam, Barberry, Bogbean, Boldo, Golden Seal, Greater Celandine, Marigold
Gastritis
American Cranesbill, Calamus, Comfrey, Golden Seal, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Slippery Elm, Chamomile, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Licorice, Mallow, Peach Leaves, Quince
Gingivitis
Bistort, Echinacea, Golden Seal, Myrrh, Oak Bark, Poke Root, Rhatany, Wild Indigo, Avens Bayberry, Black Catechu, Garlic, Lady's Mantle, Red Sage, Self-Heal, Silverweed, Tormentil, Vervain
Glands (Swollen)
Cleavers, Echinacea, Poke Root, Marigold, Wild Indigo
Halitosis
Dill, Fennel
Hayfever
Ephedra, Golden Seal, Elder, Eyebright, Garlic, Peppermint
Headache
Betony, Feverfew, Marjoram, Rosemary, Skullcap, Chamomile, Cowslip, Hops, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Rue, St. John's Wort, Valerian
Heartburn
Comfrey, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Iceland Moss, Irish Moss, Mallow, Slippery Elm
Herbology 101
This is about halfway through the index.
I'd like to point out that this is just a list. To properly use herbs you need to look them up individually, find out what they combine well with and what strength will be effective. You'll notice that a few herbs appear on a lot of different entries. You need to think about not just whether an herb is useful for an ailment but what other effects it will have on the rest of your system. These lists give a starting point. It gives the names of herbs to look up. Where you find that information is up to you, at least you'd have some idea what you are looking for.
This list comes from a book that is not trying to sell you a specific herb. When you look up herbs on the internet you need to be aware of why the site might make some claims. They might be exaggerating or even misleading people in order to sell their product. Some herbs become really popular for time periods, like some kind of wonder herb that will fix everything. This is not the case. Using herbs properly take an investment of energy to find out how to use them most effectively.
I'd like to point out that this is just a list. To properly use herbs you need to look them up individually, find out what they combine well with and what strength will be effective. You'll notice that a few herbs appear on a lot of different entries. You need to think about not just whether an herb is useful for an ailment but what other effects it will have on the rest of your system. These lists give a starting point. It gives the names of herbs to look up. Where you find that information is up to you, at least you'd have some idea what you are looking for.
This list comes from a book that is not trying to sell you a specific herb. When you look up herbs on the internet you need to be aware of why the site might make some claims. They might be exaggerating or even misleading people in order to sell their product. Some herbs become really popular for time periods, like some kind of wonder herb that will fix everything. This is not the case. Using herbs properly take an investment of energy to find out how to use them most effectively.
Herbology 101
Indigestion
Balm, Calamus, Cayenne, Centaury, Chamomile, Condurango, Fennel, Ginger, Peppermint, Valerian, Wild Yam, Wormwood, Allspice, Agrimony, Balmony, Blessed Thistle, Boldo, Caraway, Cardamon, Catnip, Cinnamon, Cloves, Dill, Galangal, Gentian, Iceland Moss, Marjoram, Mugwort, Quassia, Red Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, True Unicorn Root, Wild Lettuce
Infection
Cleavers, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Myrrh, Wild Indigo, Cayenne, Fenugreek, Ginger, Nasturtium, Thyme, Wormwood
Influenza
Boneset, Cayenne, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Pleurisy Root, Angelica, Balm, Black Mustard, Carline Thistle, Elder, Ginger, Horseradish, Line, Marjoram, Myrrh, Nasturtium, Peppermint, White Poplar, Yarrow
Insomnia
California Poppy, Hops, Jamaican Dogwood, Passion Flower, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Chamomile, Cowslip, Lime Blossom, Pasque Flower, Skullcap
Itching
Chickweed, Golden Seal, Marigold, Chamomile, Cleavers, Cucumber, Peppermint, St. John's Wort
Jaundice
Balmony, Barberry, Black Root, Dandelion, Vervain, Wahoo, Yellow Dock, Bittersweet, Centaury, Golden Seal, Mountain Grape, Wild Yam
Kidney Stones
Bearberry, Corn Silk, Couchgrass, Gravel Root, Hydrangea, Pellitory of the Wall, Stone Root, Dandelion, Sea Holly, Wild Carrot, Yarrow
Laryngitis
Balm of Gilead, Blood Root, Echinacea, Golden Seal, Myrrh, Oak, Red Sage, Thyme, Agrimony, Bayberry, Bistort, Black Catechu, Caraway, Cayenne, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Golden Rod, Lady's Mantle, Mallow, Poke Root, Tormentil, Wild Indigo
Leuchorrhea
American Cranesbill, Bayberry, Beth Root, Golden Seal, Lady's Mantle, Life Root, Myrrh, Nasturtium, Wild Indigo, Avens, Bearberry, Bistort, Black Catechu, Ground Ivy, Oak
Liver Tonic
Balmony, Black Root, Blue Flag, Centaury, Dandelion, Wahoo, Yellow Dock, Bogbean, Burdock, Garlic, Golden Seal, Mountain Grape, Wild Yam
Lumbago
Black Mustard, Cayenne, Ragwort, Wintergreen
Menopause
Black Cohosh, Chaste Tree, False Unicorn Root, Golden Seal, St. John's Wort, Beth Root, Life Root
Menstruation (Delayed)
Blue Cohosh, Chaste Tree, False Unicorn Root, Life Root, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Rue, Tansy, Southernwood, Wormwood, Marigold, Motherwort, Mugwort, Thuja, Yarrow
Menstruation (Excessive)
American Cranesbill, Beth Root, Periwinkle, Golden Seal, Lady's Mantle
Menstruation (Painful)
Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Cramp Bark, Jamaican Dogwood, Pasque Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Blue Cohosh, Butterbur, Caraway, Chaste Tree, False Unicorn Root, Marigold, Squaw Vine, Wild Yam
Metrorrhagia
American Cranesbill, Beth Root, Golden Seal, Periwinkle, Lady's Mantle
Migraine
Feverfew, Jamaican Dogwood, Kola, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Skullcap, Wormwood
Balm, Calamus, Cayenne, Centaury, Chamomile, Condurango, Fennel, Ginger, Peppermint, Valerian, Wild Yam, Wormwood, Allspice, Agrimony, Balmony, Blessed Thistle, Boldo, Caraway, Cardamon, Catnip, Cinnamon, Cloves, Dill, Galangal, Gentian, Iceland Moss, Marjoram, Mugwort, Quassia, Red Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, True Unicorn Root, Wild Lettuce
Infection
Cleavers, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Myrrh, Wild Indigo, Cayenne, Fenugreek, Ginger, Nasturtium, Thyme, Wormwood
Influenza
Boneset, Cayenne, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Pleurisy Root, Angelica, Balm, Black Mustard, Carline Thistle, Elder, Ginger, Horseradish, Line, Marjoram, Myrrh, Nasturtium, Peppermint, White Poplar, Yarrow
Insomnia
California Poppy, Hops, Jamaican Dogwood, Passion Flower, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Chamomile, Cowslip, Lime Blossom, Pasque Flower, Skullcap
Itching
Chickweed, Golden Seal, Marigold, Chamomile, Cleavers, Cucumber, Peppermint, St. John's Wort
Jaundice
Balmony, Barberry, Black Root, Dandelion, Vervain, Wahoo, Yellow Dock, Bittersweet, Centaury, Golden Seal, Mountain Grape, Wild Yam
Kidney Stones
Bearberry, Corn Silk, Couchgrass, Gravel Root, Hydrangea, Pellitory of the Wall, Stone Root, Dandelion, Sea Holly, Wild Carrot, Yarrow
Laryngitis
Balm of Gilead, Blood Root, Echinacea, Golden Seal, Myrrh, Oak, Red Sage, Thyme, Agrimony, Bayberry, Bistort, Black Catechu, Caraway, Cayenne, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Golden Rod, Lady's Mantle, Mallow, Poke Root, Tormentil, Wild Indigo
Leuchorrhea
American Cranesbill, Bayberry, Beth Root, Golden Seal, Lady's Mantle, Life Root, Myrrh, Nasturtium, Wild Indigo, Avens, Bearberry, Bistort, Black Catechu, Ground Ivy, Oak
Liver Tonic
Balmony, Black Root, Blue Flag, Centaury, Dandelion, Wahoo, Yellow Dock, Bogbean, Burdock, Garlic, Golden Seal, Mountain Grape, Wild Yam
Lumbago
Black Mustard, Cayenne, Ragwort, Wintergreen
Menopause
Black Cohosh, Chaste Tree, False Unicorn Root, Golden Seal, St. John's Wort, Beth Root, Life Root
Menstruation (Delayed)
Blue Cohosh, Chaste Tree, False Unicorn Root, Life Root, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Rue, Tansy, Southernwood, Wormwood, Marigold, Motherwort, Mugwort, Thuja, Yarrow
Menstruation (Excessive)
American Cranesbill, Beth Root, Periwinkle, Golden Seal, Lady's Mantle
Menstruation (Painful)
Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Cramp Bark, Jamaican Dogwood, Pasque Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Blue Cohosh, Butterbur, Caraway, Chaste Tree, False Unicorn Root, Marigold, Squaw Vine, Wild Yam
Metrorrhagia
American Cranesbill, Beth Root, Golden Seal, Periwinkle, Lady's Mantle
Migraine
Feverfew, Jamaican Dogwood, Kola, Mistletoe, Peppermint, Skullcap, Wormwood
Herbology 101
Milk Stimulation (Breast)
Goat's Rue, Milk Thistle, Borage, Caraway, Dill, Fennel, Fenugreek
Mouth Ulcers
Myrrh, Red Sage, Bistort, Chamomile, Lady's Mantle, Oak
Nausea
Black Horehound, Chamomile, Meadowsweet, Peppermint, Avens, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Cloves, Fennel, Galangal, Marshmallow
Neuralgia
Betony, Black Cohosh, Jamaican Dogwood, Mistletoe, Passion Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Valerian, Hops, Pasque Flower, Rosemary
Nosebleed
Lady's Mantle, Witch Hazel, Marigold, Tormentil
Ovarian Pain
Jamaican Dogwood, Pasque Flower, Valerian, Passion Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Wild Yam
Pain
Black Cohosh, Black Willow, Jamaican Dogwood, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Cramp Bark, Guaiacum, Hops, Rosemary, Skullcap
Phlebitis
Hawthorn, Horsechestnut, Lime Blossom, Mistletoe
PMS
Chaste Tree, Skullcap, Valerian, Lime Blossom, Pasque Flower
Prostate
Damiana, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Saw Palmetto, Corn Silk, Couchgrass, Sea Holly
Psoriasis
Blue Flag, Burdock, Cleavers, Figwort, Mountain Grape, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock, Balm of Gilead, Chickweed, Flax Seed, Sassafras, Thuja
Rheumatism
Angelica, Black Cohosh, Bogbean, Celery Seed, Guaiacum, Meadowsweet, Prickly Ash, White Poplar, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam, Wintergreen, Yarrow, Arnica, Bittersweet, Black Mustard, Blue Cohosh, Burdock, Cayenne, Couchgrass, Daisy, Dandelion, Elder, Fennel, Gravel Root, Horseradish, Horsetail, Juniper, Poke Root, Ragwort, St. John's Wort, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Scots Pine, Silver Birch, Thuja, Wild Carrot
Sciatica
Black Cohosh, Jamaican Dogwood, St. John's Wort, Yarrow
Shingles
Jamaican Dogwood, Mistletoe, Passion Flower, St. John's Wort, Flax Seed, Hops, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam
Sinusitis
Elder, Eyebright, Garlic, Golden Rod, Golden Seal, Poke Root, Scots Pine, Wild Indigo, Chamomile, Myrrh, Peppermint, Thyme, Yarrow
Sore Throat
Balm of Gilead, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Oak, Agrimony, Bayberry, Cayenne, Chamomile, Ginger, Golden Rod, Myrrh, Poke Root, Silverweed, Thyme
Stress
Damiana, Lime Blossom, Mistletoe, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Balm, Betony, Borage, Chamomile, Cowslip, Hops, Oats, Pasque Flower, Passion Flower, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Wormwood
Sunburn
Aloe, Marigold, Eyebright, St. John's Wort
Tension
Betony, Cowslip, Jamaican Dogwood, Lime Blossom, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Pasque Flower, Passion Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Valerian, Vervain, Wild Lettuce, Balm, California Poppy, Damiana, Hops, Peppermint
Tinnitus
Black Cohosh, Golden Seal, Golden Rod, Ground Ivy
Tonsillitis
Cleavers, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Myrrh, Poke Root, Red Sage, Thyme, Wild Indigo
Toothache
Cloves
Travel Sickness
Black Horehound, Galangal, Peppermint
Ulcers (Peptic)
American Cranesbill, Comfrey, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Slippery Elm, Calamus, Golden Seal, Irish Moss, Licorice, Mallow
Ulcers (Skin)
Chickweed, Comfrey, Golden Seal, Marigold, Echinacea, Marshmallow
Varicose Veins
Horsechestnut, Hawthorn, Lime Blossom, St. John's Wort, Witch Hazel
Vomiting
Black Horehound, Meadowsweet, Cinnamon, Cloves, Comfrey, False Unicorn Root, Iceland Moss, Peppermint, Rosemary
Water Retention
Bearberry, Broom, Buchu, Dandelion, Gravel Root, Juniper Berries, Pellitory of the Wall, Wild Carrot, Burr-Marigold, Carline Thistle, Celery Seed, Corn Silk, Horsetail, Parsley, Sea Holly, Silver Birch, Stone Root, Yarrow
Whooping Cough
Coltsfoot, Grindelia, Lobelia, Mouse Ear, Black Cohosh, Ephedra, Garlic, Mullein, Pansy, Red Clover, Sundew, Wild Cherry
Wounds
Chickweed, Comfrey, Elder, Golden Seal, Marigold, Greater Plantain, St. John's Wort, Self-Heal, Woundwort, Carline Thistle, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Garlic, Horsetail, Lady's Mantle, Marshmallow, Mouse Ear, Red Sage, Tormentil
Goat's Rue, Milk Thistle, Borage, Caraway, Dill, Fennel, Fenugreek
Mouth Ulcers
Myrrh, Red Sage, Bistort, Chamomile, Lady's Mantle, Oak
Nausea
Black Horehound, Chamomile, Meadowsweet, Peppermint, Avens, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Cloves, Fennel, Galangal, Marshmallow
Neuralgia
Betony, Black Cohosh, Jamaican Dogwood, Mistletoe, Passion Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Valerian, Hops, Pasque Flower, Rosemary
Nosebleed
Lady's Mantle, Witch Hazel, Marigold, Tormentil
Ovarian Pain
Jamaican Dogwood, Pasque Flower, Valerian, Passion Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Wild Yam
Pain
Black Cohosh, Black Willow, Jamaican Dogwood, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Cramp Bark, Guaiacum, Hops, Rosemary, Skullcap
Phlebitis
Hawthorn, Horsechestnut, Lime Blossom, Mistletoe
PMS
Chaste Tree, Skullcap, Valerian, Lime Blossom, Pasque Flower
Prostate
Damiana, Horsetail, Hydrangea, Saw Palmetto, Corn Silk, Couchgrass, Sea Holly
Psoriasis
Blue Flag, Burdock, Cleavers, Figwort, Mountain Grape, Red Clover, Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock, Balm of Gilead, Chickweed, Flax Seed, Sassafras, Thuja
Rheumatism
Angelica, Black Cohosh, Bogbean, Celery Seed, Guaiacum, Meadowsweet, Prickly Ash, White Poplar, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam, Wintergreen, Yarrow, Arnica, Bittersweet, Black Mustard, Blue Cohosh, Burdock, Cayenne, Couchgrass, Daisy, Dandelion, Elder, Fennel, Gravel Root, Horseradish, Horsetail, Juniper, Poke Root, Ragwort, St. John's Wort, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Scots Pine, Silver Birch, Thuja, Wild Carrot
Sciatica
Black Cohosh, Jamaican Dogwood, St. John's Wort, Yarrow
Shingles
Jamaican Dogwood, Mistletoe, Passion Flower, St. John's Wort, Flax Seed, Hops, Skullcap, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam
Sinusitis
Elder, Eyebright, Garlic, Golden Rod, Golden Seal, Poke Root, Scots Pine, Wild Indigo, Chamomile, Myrrh, Peppermint, Thyme, Yarrow
Sore Throat
Balm of Gilead, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Oak, Agrimony, Bayberry, Cayenne, Chamomile, Ginger, Golden Rod, Myrrh, Poke Root, Silverweed, Thyme
Stress
Damiana, Lime Blossom, Mistletoe, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Balm, Betony, Borage, Chamomile, Cowslip, Hops, Oats, Pasque Flower, Passion Flower, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Wormwood
Sunburn
Aloe, Marigold, Eyebright, St. John's Wort
Tension
Betony, Cowslip, Jamaican Dogwood, Lime Blossom, Mistletoe, Motherwort, Pasque Flower, Passion Flower, St. John's Wort, Skullcap, Valerian, Vervain, Wild Lettuce, Balm, California Poppy, Damiana, Hops, Peppermint
Tinnitus
Black Cohosh, Golden Seal, Golden Rod, Ground Ivy
Tonsillitis
Cleavers, Echinacea, Garlic, Golden Seal, Myrrh, Poke Root, Red Sage, Thyme, Wild Indigo
Toothache
Cloves
Travel Sickness
Black Horehound, Galangal, Peppermint
Ulcers (Peptic)
American Cranesbill, Comfrey, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Slippery Elm, Calamus, Golden Seal, Irish Moss, Licorice, Mallow
Ulcers (Skin)
Chickweed, Comfrey, Golden Seal, Marigold, Echinacea, Marshmallow
Varicose Veins
Horsechestnut, Hawthorn, Lime Blossom, St. John's Wort, Witch Hazel
Vomiting
Black Horehound, Meadowsweet, Cinnamon, Cloves, Comfrey, False Unicorn Root, Iceland Moss, Peppermint, Rosemary
Water Retention
Bearberry, Broom, Buchu, Dandelion, Gravel Root, Juniper Berries, Pellitory of the Wall, Wild Carrot, Burr-Marigold, Carline Thistle, Celery Seed, Corn Silk, Horsetail, Parsley, Sea Holly, Silver Birch, Stone Root, Yarrow
Whooping Cough
Coltsfoot, Grindelia, Lobelia, Mouse Ear, Black Cohosh, Ephedra, Garlic, Mullein, Pansy, Red Clover, Sundew, Wild Cherry
Wounds
Chickweed, Comfrey, Elder, Golden Seal, Marigold, Greater Plantain, St. John's Wort, Self-Heal, Woundwort, Carline Thistle, Chamomile, Fenugreek, Garlic, Horsetail, Lady's Mantle, Marshmallow, Mouse Ear, Red Sage, Tormentil
Herbology 101
koan;525761 wrote: From The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal David Hoffmann, ISBN 1-85230-758-7
Having been asked in another thread about herbs I used for a particular ailment, I thought it would be far more useful to list what I feel is a more complete description of how herbs work and herbs that are specific to certain types of ailments. I highly recommend the book I'm listing the information from, it is the best overall quick reference guide that I've ever found. I've taken a course on herbology but this book is sufficient to allow people to use herbs in an effective and informed way.
Posts to follow will include:
The actions of herbs from pages 36-39
Therapeutic index from pages 46-47
I will finish the posts with the specifics for "Wounds". Until then I respectfully ask that no one else post here until I have completed the entries. Anyone with further information or links to further information is gratefully welcome to post after I have concluded.
http://www.herbalgram.org
This link is to Herbalgram, the peer reviewed American journal for herbal medicine. It's editor, Marc Blumenthal, is highly regarded in the West. Its editorial board are all heavyweights in my world, from Dennis McKenna to James Duke, to Larry Dossey, et. al.
http://www.sfbmc.org
This is the San Francisco Botanical Medicine clinic's website. It's director is Josh Muscat, who is a highly competent western herbalist. I know Josh casually from the Philzone, and have found him to be measured and well versed in western herbs.
http://www.plant-talk.org/stories/4duke.html
This is a link to Dr. James Duke, a Harvard trained ethnobotanist and student of the late Dr. Richard Schultes, who was, argueably, the father of herbal medicine in the US. and founder of the ethnobotany dept. at Harvard.
These links can help move you in a positive direction if you seek good information on herbal medicine.
On a cautionary note, these are not benign compounds. They are not without side effects, and should not be experimented with on your own. You should seek the advice of a practitioner with experience. Their actions are not that of drugs. Allopathic drugs tend to be what I refer to as disablers, in that their action tends to block, usually an enzyme that is creating a symptom. Herbs tend to be enablers, in that their action is to help the body correct an imbalance.
They do not work in a vacuum, however, but bind to other substances, and can behave differently in different situations.
Having been asked in another thread about herbs I used for a particular ailment, I thought it would be far more useful to list what I feel is a more complete description of how herbs work and herbs that are specific to certain types of ailments. I highly recommend the book I'm listing the information from, it is the best overall quick reference guide that I've ever found. I've taken a course on herbology but this book is sufficient to allow people to use herbs in an effective and informed way.
Posts to follow will include:
The actions of herbs from pages 36-39
Therapeutic index from pages 46-47
I will finish the posts with the specifics for "Wounds". Until then I respectfully ask that no one else post here until I have completed the entries. Anyone with further information or links to further information is gratefully welcome to post after I have concluded.
http://www.herbalgram.org
This link is to Herbalgram, the peer reviewed American journal for herbal medicine. It's editor, Marc Blumenthal, is highly regarded in the West. Its editorial board are all heavyweights in my world, from Dennis McKenna to James Duke, to Larry Dossey, et. al.
http://www.sfbmc.org
This is the San Francisco Botanical Medicine clinic's website. It's director is Josh Muscat, who is a highly competent western herbalist. I know Josh casually from the Philzone, and have found him to be measured and well versed in western herbs.
http://www.plant-talk.org/stories/4duke.html
This is a link to Dr. James Duke, a Harvard trained ethnobotanist and student of the late Dr. Richard Schultes, who was, argueably, the father of herbal medicine in the US. and founder of the ethnobotany dept. at Harvard.
These links can help move you in a positive direction if you seek good information on herbal medicine.
On a cautionary note, these are not benign compounds. They are not without side effects, and should not be experimented with on your own. You should seek the advice of a practitioner with experience. Their actions are not that of drugs. Allopathic drugs tend to be what I refer to as disablers, in that their action tends to block, usually an enzyme that is creating a symptom. Herbs tend to be enablers, in that their action is to help the body correct an imbalance.
They do not work in a vacuum, however, but bind to other substances, and can behave differently in different situations.
Herbology 101
Good links, alobar.
"On a cautionary note, these are not benign compounds. They are not without side effects, and should not be experimented with on your own. You should seek the advice of a practitioner with experience."
That is an important point to make.
Some people think that because herbs are used in food preparation and teas are sold in grocery stores that they either help or do nothing... no harm done. When used therapeutically herbs can have powerful effects are not something to be experimented with and self diagnosis has its risks.
"On a cautionary note, these are not benign compounds. They are not without side effects, and should not be experimented with on your own. You should seek the advice of a practitioner with experience."
That is an important point to make.
Some people think that because herbs are used in food preparation and teas are sold in grocery stores that they either help or do nothing... no harm done. When used therapeutically herbs can have powerful effects are not something to be experimented with and self diagnosis has its risks.
Herbology 101
koan;527017 wrote: sorry, I missed that earlier.
Blessed Thistle is supposed to be useful though Fenugreek is considered the best.
Any pregnant or breastfeeding woman should check with their physician before taking anything.
Also be aware that sage is used to reduce breastmilk, usually for the purpose of weening. It is something to be avoided unless reduction is desired.
Good to know. Think I'm about done!
Blessed Thistle is supposed to be useful though Fenugreek is considered the best.
Any pregnant or breastfeeding woman should check with their physician before taking anything.
Also be aware that sage is used to reduce breastmilk, usually for the purpose of weening. It is something to be avoided unless reduction is desired.
Good to know. Think I'm about done!
I probably posted that in an ambien trance-soryy