Tag: stomach
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Chamomile
Roman and German Chamomile plant is used primarily as a calming herb for various conditions.
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Valerian
Valerian root is relaxant, gastrointestinal, pain and circulatory aid herb. It is primarily known to be used for insomnia. This warming plant has also other uses.
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Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale DETOXIFIER; Gastrointestinal (Gi), Cleanser, Antioxidant, Skin, Osteoporosis, Blood sugar, Anemia, Blood pressure, Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Lactation, Anti-inflammatory Gi – roots – bitter, rich in inulin, used for GI (acts as prebiotic, stimulant – take before meal); liver (stimulates bile production that aid in fat digestion and toxin removal and electrolyte restoration); non-alcoholic jaundice; fatty…
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Oxalis
Vitamin C, UTI, Fever, Stomach, Liver, Skin, Mouth, Antidote Vitamin C – high amount – treats scurvy, helps with flu UTI – treats urinary tract infection Fever – cooling effect Stomach – enteritis, hookworms in kids Liver – liver problems Skin – use topically for cuts, scrapes, rashes, boils, acne, insect bites, burns, skin infection…
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Onion Soup
Allium cepa Onions – potassium, vitamin C, B vitamins, heart, cancer, kill germs, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, anti-rheumatic Kill germs (sulphur compounds such as allicin and alliin; add onions to meat to fight bacteria in meat; cold, flu, cough; apply to skin to fight fungus, yeast and parasites or soothe the sting from insect bites);…
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Solomon’s Seal
Polygonatum biflorum Tendons, Muscles, Bones & Ligaments Aid, Arthritis, Wounds/Skin, Gastrointestinal (GI), Respiratory, Reproductive, Neuroprotective, Blood glucose Tendons, Muscles, Bones & Ligaments Aid – stimulates tissue repair, tendonitis, joints, stretched (overused) muscles or ligaments. Apply root tincture to the area 2-3 times a day. Wounds/Skin – stimulates tissue repair, dry skin, wounds, boils, hemorrhoids, acne,…
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Dill
Anethum graveolens Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Antioxidant GI – indigestion, flatulence (take dill seeds infusion before meal), IBS, colic (infusion for colicky babies), menstrual cramps (great in combination of cramp bark), spasms Antioxidant – lowers inflammation Use: leaves, seeds, essential oil Dill also stimulates mother’s milk flow and has calming effect on both mothers and babies.…
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis Anti-inflammatory, Neuroprotective, Circulation, Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory – gut inflammation, nerve pain, joint pain, arthritis (pain and swelling – use in combination with other herbs) Neuroprotective – (carbonic acid) improves memory and concentration, dementia, alzheimer’s disease (combine with sage and/or ginkgo) Circulation – used for poor circulation (cold hands and feet) – cardiovascular support, lethargy,…