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Organic Medical Herb Seed A-Z
Amber's Organics aim to produce sustainable organic gardens at an afford able cost, to the great benefit of our own environments, communities and self-reliance practices.
With my abundance of herb seeds you will have the chance to produce your own healing apothecary domain. We all need and seek sanctuary a chance to regain a positive level of hope and control over our own environments and health. These seeds will flourish into a wonderful array of beneficial herbs and will become a complete sustainable garden filled with healing, therapeutic, nutritional and health benefits. Each exceptionally unique herb has extensive medical benefits and most seeds germinate easily are easy to grow, they will be shipped with instructions. Please, feel free to ask any questions, contact me at: ambersorganics@yahoo.com.
These seeds are open pollinated, untreated and harvested as freshly as possible. These vigorous seeds are stated as certified organic. We believe the closer to nature the better the growing result.
NOTE! Please use under supervision when taking medical herbs they are potent remedies not to be taken lightly, having said that they are extremely effective when used with caution.
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Astragalus
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, often in combination with other herbs, to strengthen the body against disease. Astragalus is an adaptoge, meaning it helps protect the body against various stresses, including physical, mental, or emotional stress.
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Ajowan seed
An important commercial spice crop in India where the pungent, aromatic seeds are in great demand in curries, pickles, confectionery and beverages. Used medicinally for sore throat, bronchitis and cough. Potent antifungal against pathogenic fungi. Ajowan seeds are said to clean eyes, cure deafness and impotence, and ajowan oil was once used in surgery as an antiseptic.
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Artemisia Annua
An aromatic anti-bacterial plant, recent research has shown that it destroys malarial parasites, lowers fevers and checks bleeding It is often used in the Tropics as an affordable and effective anti-malarial.
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Ashwagandha
Studies indicate ashwagandha possesses anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antistress, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, hemopoietic, and rejuvenating properties. It also appears to exert a positive influence on the endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central nervous systems. Some researchers suggest ashwagandha exhibits a variety of therapeutic effects with limited side effects or toxicity. One of the most widespread immune boosters in Ayurvedic medicine.
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Amaranth, Golden Giant.
The seeds can be used for breads, pastries, or can be popped like corn. In addition to its high fiber, calcium and iron, amaranth also has two times more calcium than milk. When used in combination with wheat, corn or brown rice Amaranth offers a complete protein as high in food value as fish, red meat or poultry. Cooked amaranth has a total digestibility of about 90%. Amaranth’s unique nutty flavor makes it a welcome addition to many types of food products.
Amaranth grows vigorously in most climates and needs a minimum of water.
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All Heal ( Self heal)
Culpepper, explaining the name 'Self-Heal' whereby when you are hurt, you may heal yourself, as the bruised, fresh leaves and flowers may be applied directly to a fresh wound. While self-heal is not so immediately effective as comfrey, yarrow, or bugle, it is a good herb to know about because of its almost universal presence and availability.
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Alfalfa, Cover Crop.
Alfalfa, a nitrogen fixer, is a suitable cover crop for large gardens or orchards. It requires a full season to mature. Alfalfa roots deeply, so use it to break up hard soils. You can plant alfalfa in the spring in cold climates, or in the fall in mild climates.
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Arugala, Sylvetta Wild
Wild Arugula is packed with Vitamin C and potassium, a richer and spicier herb.
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Anise, Great digest aid!
Externally, Anise tea can be wrapped in a warm cloth and used as a compress for eye pain. Try dropping a few seeds in a glass of warm milk before bed to prevent insomnia. Lastly, Anise seeds can be chewed in the morning for an all-day mouth freshener.
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Basil, Genovese.
The volatile oils of basil, inhibit bacterial growth. These oils include, estragole, linalool, cineole, eugenol, sabinene, myrcene, and limonene. The essential oils from basil have shown an ability to combat some pathogenic bacterium that have become resistant to treatment from antibiotics. A solution containing just 1% of the oil of basil can be used to rinse vegetables to kill infectious bacteria that cause diarrhea. Some dietitians recommend adding basil to salad dressings in order to help ensure safety when eating salads.
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Black Seed - Egypt
Nigella sativa is one the most revered medicinal seeds in history. The best seeds come from Egypt where they grow under almost perfect conditions in oases where they are watered until the seed pods form. Black cumin seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Though black cumin seeds are mentioned in the Bible as well as in the words of the Prophet Mohammed, they were not carefully researched until about forty years ago. Since this time, more than 200 studies have been conducted in universities.
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Burdock, Gobo
Chinese medicine used Burdock root, with other herbs, to treat symptoms of measles, tonsillitis, sore throats, gout, fevers, kidney stones, and the common cold
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Bupleleurum.
Bupleurum is one of the most important herbs used in Chinese herbalism. It is not a tonic herb, but it is useful in the tonic system because of its ability to relieve Liver tension and digestive disturbances, and because it is detoxifying and anti-microbial. Bupleurum has the ability, when combined with other herbs to clear stagnation virtually anywhere in the body. It can be used to relieve spasms, muscle tension, lumps, bleeding due to heat and menstrual irregularity. The essential oil in Bupleurum is responsible for its ability to relieve surface heat.
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Boneset.
Native Americans used boneset to eliminate infection or disease through fever reduction, sweating, and bowel evacuation. They introduced the herb to the colonists, who adopted it to treat malaria and other diseases that cause fever
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Borage
Borage is often eaten as a fresh vegetable and used in salads or as a garnish. It is likewise cultivated for its medicinal features. It has active constituents of the following: beta-carotene, choline, mucilage, gamma-linoleic acid, fiber and trace minerals. Borage leaves contain vitamin C and are rich in calcium, potassium and mineral salts
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Our Lady's Bedstraw.
It is still used to a limited degree as a popular remedy in gravel, stone and urinary diseases. It was formerly highly esteemed as a remedy in epilepsy and hysteria, and was applied externally in cutaneous eruptions, in the form either of the recently expressed juice, or of a decoction from the fresh plant.
'An ointment,' says Gerard, 'is prepared which is good for anointing the weary traveller.'
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Bergamot, Wild
Native Wild Bergamot is a fragrant herbal tea when 3 to 4 dried or fresh leaves are placed in a cup of boiling water with honey. Monarda fistulosa has been used medicinally as a stimulant to remove the pain of colic.
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Buckwheat, Cover Crop 1 ounce
Buckwheat is a fast-growing, warm-season, succulent, broad-leafed annual plant, that can smother out weeds, protect the soil surface and provide habitat for pollinating and other beneficial insects.
Plant buckwheat in the spring to early summer. Scatter the seed over your garden bed, at a rate of about one pound per 500 square feet of garden space (about three ounces per 100 square feet) and rake and water in. Though plants may appear wilted on hot summer afternoons, buckwheat does not require much water.
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Bergamot, Lemon.
Lovely Lemon scented Bergamont. An essential oil in the leaves contains a phenol and a citra. The oil is likely to have medicinal activity and perhaps be suitable for perfumery etc. Attractive Bee and beneficial insect plant. A Favorite!
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Black Cohosh
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Black cohosh has a history of use for rheumatism (arthritis and muscle pain) but has been used more recently to treat hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms that can occur during menopause.
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Black cohosh has also been used for menstrual irregularities and premenstrual syndrome, and to induce labor.
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BayBerry.
Root bark of the tree Myricia cerifera, containing flavonoids, tannins and terpenes, stated to possess antipyretic, circulatory stimulant, emetic, and mild diaphoretic properties.
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Comfrey, Common.
Comfrey has been used to treat stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and a range of respiratory conditions, including bronchitis and pleurisy.
Comfrey's ability to promote the healing of bruises, sprains, fractures, and broken bones has been known for thousands of years. Comfrey encourages ligaments and bones to knit together firmly. A comfrey compress applied immediately to a sprained ankle can significantly reduce the severity of the injury. The combination of tannins, and mucilage helps to soothe bruises and scrapes.
Comfrey oil or ointment is used to treat acne and boils and to relieve psoriasis. Comfrey is also valuable in the treatment of scars.
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Chickweed
Chickweeds are Medicinal and edible, they are very nutritious, high in vitamins and minerals, can be added to salads or cooked as a pot herb, tasting somewhat like spinach. The major plant constituents in Chickweed are Ascorbic-acid, Beta-carotene, Calcium, Coumarins, Genistein, Gamma-linolenic-acid, Flavonoids, Hentriacontanol, Magnesium, Niacin, Oleic-acid, Potassium, Riboflavin, Rutin, Selenium, Triterpenoid saponins, Thiamin, and Zinc.
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Organic English Marigold "CALENDULA" Seeds
It is the petals of English marigolds that have the medicinal and culinary value. They should be gathered as soon as the flowers open. Although best used fresh, they may be dried for later use. An oil created by steeping calendula petals in almond oil for several weeks softens dry skin and soothes sunburn.
An infusion helps soothe eczema, acne and itchy scalps. It also brightens the colour of red or fair hair. Taken internally, it is said to be helpful for heart conditions, to bring out bruises and ease menstrual pain. Dried petals can apparently be used to help burns and ulcers.
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Calendula, Erfurter Orange.
(Pot marigold) Commercial strain used for medicinal flower production in Europe. This particular variety is said to possess superior medicinal action.
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Calendula Solis Sponsa
Historically it was said that calendula flowers only keep their virtue if gathered when the moon is in Virgo, and not while Jupiter is ascendant. Dried flowers were burned as incense, petals strewn to consecrate an area, and flowers rubbed on eyelids to help people see fairies.
Put in pockets the flowers were reputed to help obtain legal justice.
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Calendula, Mixed
Calendula officinalis is used for the treatment of skin disorders and pain, and as a bactericide, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Extremely popular medical addition to Herbal & Homeopathic preparations. As an herbal medicine it is used externally for skin problems, with topical preparations to promote the healing of minor burns, scrapes, bites and stings, sprains, varicose veins and other problems. It is also taken internally for treating fevers and chronic infections.
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Chaste Tree, Official
Chaste tree is a slow-acting herb and can take months to produce effects. When treating infertility, chaste tree is continued for one to two years; it is discontinued if pregnancy occurs. Because the constituents in chaste tree -- including flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, and terpenoids -- gradually normalize FSH and LH levels, it helps allow for normal ovulation and pregnancy. Chaste tree also lowers the hormone prolactin, produced during stressful periods, which also may cause tender breasts and uterine cramps associated with PMS.
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Chicory, Wild, Untreated.
A food and medical plant.It has diuretic, tonic and laxative properties.
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Crimson Clover-
Cover Crop.
Crimson clover is one of the best plants you can grow in a vegetable garden, even though it will not ever cross your plate. Why? Because crimson clover is a cover crop--a plant grown over the winter to help suppress weeds, prevent erosion and build healthier soil. Cover crops are also known as "green manures" because they add valuable organic matter and nutrients to the soil. Crimson clover is an excellent cover crop because it helps fix nitrogen into the soil and its beautiful maroon flowers lure beneficial insects into the garden in spring
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Chamomile, Roman.
Traditionally, Roman chamomile has been used to treat nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and excess intestinal gas. It is widely valued for its anxiety-relieving properties. Used topically, this herb may also reduce inflammation associated with cuts or hemorrhoids. It may ease the discomfort associated with conditions such as eczema and gingivitis (swollen gums).
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Chamomile, German
In traditional folk medicine, chamomile has been promoted as a treatment for a long list of ailments. Today, it is most commonly promoted as a sedative to induce sleep and to soothe gastrointestinal discomfort caused by spasms and inflammation. Some proponents also claim chamomile calms the mind, eases stress, reduces pain from swollen joints and rheumatoid arthritis, speeds the healing of wounds, and reduces skin inflammation caused by sunburn, rashes, eczema, and dermatitis. The herb is also promoted to treat menstrual disorders, migraine headaches, eye irritation, and hemorrhoids.
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Catnip- Nepeta cataria L
Taken as a hot infusion, Catnip promotes sweating and is beneficial for colds, flus, fevers, and infectious childhood diseases. It is soothing to the nervous system and calming to the stomach. It aids with flatulence, diarrhea, and colic. It is sometimes used as an enema to cleanse and heal the lower bowel (use in diluted form). Catnip helps to prevent miscarriage and premature birth as well as allays morning sickness.
About 80% of adult cats -- including lions, pumas, and leopards! -- react to this irresistible, intoxicating, analgesic soporific. The tendency to like or ignore catnip is inherited, and it's true that some cats are immune to its influence
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NEW! Brussels Winter Chervil
An herb that has been used extensively for several thousand years, chervil has medicinal properties that still make it a well known herb now. Apart from all the medicinal uses and health benefits, chervil is a good herb for cooking. Use fresh chervil in egg dishes, in salads, soups, sandwiches and chicken dishes.
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Red Clover, Cover Crop -1gram.
A red clover cover crop has several benefits, including:
- Contributing up to 120 pounds of soil nitrogen for the following crop rotation
- Reducing soil erosion and surface water pollution
- Increasing soil organic matter, improving soil tilth and increasing water holding capacities
- Reducing grass and broadleaf weed pressure
- Serving as a forage and/or pasture species
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Cress, Curled, Untreated
Highly nutritious and easy to grow cress, a delightful companion to mustard cress.
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Celery. Leaf.
Leaf Celery (A. graveolens variety secalinum) - Also called French Celery or Chinese Celery, is grown for its pretty, fragrant leaves. It is a biennial that's grown as a long-season annual. This herb was used centuries ago in Europe and the Orient, where its ancestor was known as "smallage". It has thin, rounded stalks that grow up to a foot high. They have a strong flavor and usually become stringy as they age
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Coriander, Santo
The juice of coriander is also used as an ayurvedic medicine for treating nausea, and morning sickness. It is also used in the treatment of colitis and some of the liver disorders.
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Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne is a natural vasodilator, which means that it causes blood vessels to widen due to the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, particularly in the large arteries, smaller arterioles and large veins. When vessels dilate, the flow of blood is increased due to a decrease in vascular resistance. The dilation of arteries (mainly arterioles) leads to a decrease in blood pressure. The ingestion ofcayenne can have many beneficial effects such as causing near instant warming of the hands and feet on cold days or in people who have reduced circulation in their extremities because it increases the flow of warming blood by opening the blood vessels. The effect is real, not psychological (i.e. others can feel your hand temperature rise and see reddening of the skin and your body will lose heat faster from your extremities). Extreme amounts will cause sweating on the skin
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NEW! Dandelion
Dandelion is used as a bitter tonic in atonic dyspepsia, and as a mild laxative in habitual constipation. When the stomach is irritated and where active treatment would be injurious, the decoction or extract of Dandelion administered three or four times a day, will often prove a valuable remedy. It has a good effect in increasing the appetite and promoting digestion.
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Dyers Weld - Reseda luteola
The English names are Ash of Jerusalem, Dyer's Rocket, Dyer's Weed, Dyer's Yellow-weed, Goud, Green-weed, Italian Rocket, Weld, Woad, Wolds or Woulds, Woold, Yellow Rocket, Yellows. It is called Base Rocket because its leaves are like a rocket, and from being used as a base in dyeing wool. It was used as a yellow and green dye to colour wool and cotton. Dutch pink is also manufactured from it. The dye has also been applied to silk, and for paper, mohair, and linen. Blue cloth is dipped in it to dye it a green colour. When the plant is in flower it is plucked up, and used in the fresh and the dried state.
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NEW! Greensleeves Dill
Dill, scientifically known as Anethum Graveolens, has been in use in culinary and in medicines since ages. Both seeds and the leaves can be used. Apart from giving a strong tangy, appetizing flavor and taste, dill has many medicinal properties, which mainly come from certain compounds called Monoterpenes, Flavonoids, minerals and certain amino acids. Let us see where we can use dill.
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DILL Seeds.
Dill tea is popular for controlling flatulence. Make the tea by adding 1-2
teaspoons of dried seeds to boiling water. Let it steep for several minutes.
Chewing a few Dill seeds will freshen your breath.
Dill has also been used for colic in children.
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Echinacea Purpurea
Echinacea may also increase production of interferon, (natural proteins produced by immune system cells) an important part of the body’s response to viral infections. Several double-blind studies have confirmed the benefit of echinacea for treating colds and flu. Recent studies have suggested that it may not be effective for the prevention of colds and flu and should be reserved for use at the onset of these conditions.
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Echinacea angustifolia.
This rather famous drug first came to notice as "Meyers's Blood Purifier"; the proprietor did not know the name of the drug used and sent a whole plant to. Professors King and Lloyd, of Cincinnati, who identified it as Echinacea Angustifolia, commonly known as :
"cone flower,"
"black Sampson,"
"nigger head," etc.
If we may believe, all that has been printed about it the remedy is a veritable cure-all.
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Elecampane, Official
In herbal medicine it is chiefly used for coughs, consumption and other pulmonary complaints, being a favourite domestic remedy for bronchitis. It has been employed for many years with good results in chest affections, for which it is a valuable medicine as it is in all chronic diseases of the lungs asthma and bronchitis.
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Evening Primrose
Edible and medicinal and has a long history of use as an alternative medicine, it is being increasingly cultivated for the oil contained in its seeds which contains certain the essential gamma-linoleinc acid (GLA), a very valuable fatty acid that is not found in many plants and has numerous vital functions in the body.
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Eucalyptus
Ointments containing eucalyptus leaves are also applied to the nose and chest to relieve congestion. Eucalyptus oil helps loosen phlegm, so many health care providers recommend inhaling eucalyptus vapors to help treat bronchitis, coughs, and the flu.
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Feverfew
Is also employed in hysterical complaints, nervousness and lowness of spirits, and is a general tonic. A tincture made from Feverfew and applied locally immediately relieves the pain and swelling caused by bites of insects and vermin.
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Fennel, Perfection.
The well known aromatic culinary herb called the fennel was extensively used as an herbal remedy to aid digestion in the ancient eras; it is a very pretty and feathery looking fragrant herb. Digestion and absorption of food is promoted by the herb, as the volatile oils in the plant affect and increase the secretion of digestive enzymes in the stomach.
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Flax Seeds (Blue)
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute suggests adding flaxseeds, walnuts and canola oil to your daily meal plan to improve overall health. These foods are high in an omega-3 fat called alpha-linolenic acid and appear to lower triglyceride levels. Fatty fish, such as bluefish, salmon, halibut and sardines, also contain omega-3 fats. Including these fish two to three times a week may help keep triglyceride levels stable.
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Fenugreek
Seed
Fenugreek is one plant often used as a cover crop as well as a substitute for alfalfa. It is a fast-growing legume that reaches about 2 ft. in height (60 cm) and as its botanical name, Trigonella foenum-graecum, suggests, it is often used as a hay substitute. It is favored by those who wish to promote milk production in dairy animals or improve the sheen of feathers and fur.
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FENNEL-
Great Digest AID!
These seeds are very rich in minerals including magnesium. Two of its
main constituents are Anethol and Fenchone. Anethol and other
terpenoids may inhibit spasms in smooth muscles such as those in the
intestinal tract. Fenchone may be responsible for the medicinal
properties associated with Fennel.
Recent studies have found that consumption of
fennel can increase the production of bile and may also possess
diuretic, pain-reducing and anti-microbial activities.
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Foxglove, Digitalis Purpurea " Native Pink Foxglove"
Digitalis has been used from early times in heart cases. It increases the activity of all forms of muscle tissue, but more especially that of the heart and arterioles, the all-important property of the drug being its action on the circulation. The first consequence of its absorption is a contraction of the heart and arteries, causing a very high rise in the blood pressure.
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Gravel Root
Gravel Root is native to the New World and has been used by Native American healers for centuries. Gravel Root exhibits diuretic, antilithic and antirheumatic properties. Gravel Root is used primarily for kidney stones or gravel. In urinary infections, such as cystitis and urethritis, Gravel Root is said to be quite beneficial.
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Goldenberry Peruvian
Easy to grow the same as tomatoes the Fruit is loaded with vitamin A, C and B. Contains unusually high levels of pectin and phosphorous. Superbly nutritious tasty berries.
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Horehound -Marrubium vulgare.
When mixed with ash leaves and placed in a bowl of water, horehound is supposed to release healing vibrations and should be placed in a room with a sick person. When drunk as a tea, the herb will promote mental acumen and clarity.
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Heartsease (Viola tricolor)
Widely used in England, this is a very attractive garden plant with slightly fragrant lavender, yellow and purple flowers. Used for love potions and medicinally for dropsy, respiratory and eye problems, skin eruptions.
Skin ailments that have been treated with pansy include:
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Cradle cap
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Psoriasis
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Acne
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Impetigo
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Allergic eczema
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Itching
Flowers are Medicale Edibles.
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Hyssop, Anise.
Hyssop also attracts bees, hoverflies and butterflies, thus has a place in the wild garden as well as being useful in controlling pests and encouraging pollination without the use of unnatural methods.
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Holly Hocks.
Holly Hocks, my own grow organic seeds. Very drought resistant, ideal for desert growing.
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Lavender, English.
-Lavender was used in earlier days as a condiment and for flavouring dishes 'to comfort the stomach.' Gerard speaks of Conserves of Lavender being served at table.
It has aromatic, carminative and nervine properties. Though largely used in perfumery, it is now not much employed internally, except as a flavouring agent, occurring occasionally in pharmacy to cover disagreeable odours in ointments and other compounds.
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Lobelia, Official.
Lobelia is an annual herb growing in dry fields and pasture grounds and woodland pastures. In dry sunny places it attains a height of a few inches to a foot or two, the usual height in pasture lands being about a foot. In shady, rich soil, however, it is more luxuriant, growing two or three feet and becoming more slender and fewer branched. The plant flowers in August continuing until frost into September. When the time to flower arrives, each plant begins to bloom, no matter what its height or size.
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Lemon Mint - Benefical Bug Plant!
Lemon mint thrives in prairies, along road sides and other sunny locations from California to Florida, and from Nebraska to Texas. Namely in these places one can enjoy the plant’s outstanding blankets of summer blossoms.
Lemon mint is used for making various kinds of the herbal teas.
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Lemon Basil
Other uses of lemon basil include the cosmetic. Put fresh leaves in a hot bath as an infusion, for example. As a tonic, steep a few leaves in wine for several hours. Or steep in water as a tea to aid digestion. A drop of basil oil on shirtsleeves will help counteract mental fatigue.
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass is soothing and sedatiing it makes a lovely lemony tea. Contains an inviting essential oil that has a scent of violets and lemon. Thia soup herb .Tea is anti-inflammatory.
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Licorice, Official
Demulcent and expectorant-essential herbal treatment for Chronic fatigue syndrome, Adrenal exhaustion, or gastric ulcer.
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Lemon Balm
Similar healing benefits as honey and royal jelly, the leaves make a good addition to iced tea it can be brewed to make a soothing tea that calms and soothes colds and sore throats. Helpful in clearing herpes and acne.
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Marjoram, Sweet.
Marjoram is a good herb to add to other stimulating herbs for the bath. It has mildly antiseptic properties and is good for the skin. Marjoram sprigs add color, aroma, and scent to a culinary herb wreath. It is nice in potpourri and pillows. Taken medicinally, marjoram tea is helpful for tension headaches and minor digestive upsets. A strong infusion or essential oil added to bathwater, an ointment, or a compress of marjoram has been used for rheumatic pain
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Milk Thistle
Has been used since Greco-Roman times as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver problems
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Marshmallow
Every part of the plant, including leaf, flower (and less useful, the stem) and especially the fresh or dried root, is useful in herbal medicine and is truly indispensable
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Motherwort, Official
Motherwort' shows its relevance to menstrual and uterine conditions (due to its alkaloid content) while 'cardiaca' indicates its use in heart and circulation treatments (due to its glycoside content). It has been shown to calm palpitations and normalize heart functions in general.it may be useful to ease false labour pains. It is an excellent tonic for the heart, strengthening without straining. Chinese research referred to in Potters Cyclopedia found that it both reduced blood platelet aggregation and decreased levels of blood lipids. The leaves are used to treat an array of complaints including nervous irritability and heart palpitations.
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Siberian Motherwort.
Hardy herb from China and Siberia, producing a densebasal growth of large, deeply divided palmate leaves. Flowers in three months to form 5’ tall spikes of red-purple racemes with light lavender flowers. Medicinal: Bitter, diuretic traditionally used for menstrual and uterine conditions. Contraindicated for pregnancy. Stimulates circulation and regulates heartbeat and blood pressure. Contraindicated for hypothyroid condition.
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Mugwort
One of the most useful members of the Artemisia family. Vivid dream inducer. Mugwort is promoted to treat stomach and intestinal disorders such as colic, persistent vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, and cramps. The herb has also been promoted as a treatment for a wide range of other conditions, including headaches, nose bleeds, muscle spasms, epilepsy, circulatory problems, menopausal and menstrual complaints, chills, fever, rheumatism, asthma, dermatitis, dysentery, gout, and infertility. Proponents also claim mugwort oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties and can be used to treat worm infestations and snakebites.
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Mullein, Common
Mullien is the base ingredient in many native North American Smoking blends. It is commonly mixed with other herbs to add flavor such as mints, sage and tobacco.
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Mullein, Silk.
The use of herbal remedies, including the herb mullein (Aaron's rod), classified as Verbascum thapsus, are popular as an alternative to standard Western allopathic medicine for a variety of problems, including chest and sinus problems, including a post-nasal drip and bronchitis.
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Melilot, Sweet Clover.
The herb has aromatic, emollient and carminative properties. The tender foliage makes the plant acceptable to horses and other animals, and it is said that deer browse on it, hence its name 'Hart's Clover.' Galen used to prescribe Melilot plaster to his Imperial and aristocratic patients when they suffered from inflammatory tumors or swelled joints, and the plant is used for that purpose in the present day in some places. The juice of the plant is believed to clear the eyesight and ease inflammation of the eyes.
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Medical Herb "Mini Apothecary"
Flower Garden
All the herbs you need to begin your own little herb apothecary, each is bursting with therapeutic properties and health benefits. Includes Calendula, Echinacea purpurea, Elecampane, Borage and finally St Johns Wort a contagious group of beautiful plants that will impress any garden.
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Mustard, Black.
Ground seeds of the plant mixed with honey are widely used in eastern Europe as cough suppressant. In Eastern Canada, the use of "mouche de moutarde" to treat respiratory infections was popular before the advent of modern medicine. It consisted in mixing ground mustard seeds with flour and water, and creating a cataplasm with the paste. This cataplasm was put on the chest or the back and left until the person felt a stinging sensation.
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Mustard, Yellow- Sinapis Alba.
Mustard seeds are a very good source of selenium a nutrient which has been shown to help reduce the severity of asthma, decrease some of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and help prevent cancer. They also qualified as a good source of magnesium. Like selenium, magnesium has been shown to help reduce the severity of asthma, to lower high blood pressure, to restore normal sleep patterns in women having difficulty with the symptoms of menopause, to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks, and to prevent heart attack in patients suffering from atherosclerosis or diabetic heart disease.
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Nettles, Stinging -Biodynamic uses.
We use the herb Nettle in the Biodynamics either as a compost preparation or as a special tea which may be sprayed onto your fruit trees to counter fungal attacks.
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Oregano
The word oregano is derived from Greek and ancient Greek words rigani or oros (mountain) + ganos (joy) or “Joy of the Mountains.” In Greece the scent of oregano fills the air when you hike hillsides in summer. The pretty blooming plants grow aggressively, helping to hold the oil on slopes and for centuries providing a popular medicinal herb. The plant thrives on the mineral rich hillsides, and from a purely nutritional point of view it packs an incredible variety of common and trace minerals. It is particularly high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, boron, potassium, manganese and natural non-toxic iron. It’s vitamin content includes niacin, beta carotene, C, K, riboflavin, and thiamine.
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NEW! Purple Tansy Lacy Phacelia Fiddleneck " Bee Plant"
A most beautiful Bee attracting plant for your garden. This will keep your garden naturally pollinated and glorious this summer. Unusual purple blooms with long stamens. Great nectar producer will attract butterflies all summer long! Re-seeds readily.
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Palmarosa.
A cardio-tonic and nervous relaxant, Palmarosa essential oil helps to stabilize both the Heart and nervous
system. Reinforcing the Heart-yin and calming the Mind (Shen), it is indicted for palpations,
restlessness, insomnia, and anxiety.
The elegant, long stems of this aromatic grass convey the principle of flow or movement. Its zylem tissue transports water and nutrients from the roots to the plants aerial parts; while its phloem tissue transports nutrients manufactures in the leaves to other parts of the plant. All the while the stem tissues are also used for water and food storage (this function is yin in nature).
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Poppy, California.
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The most common use of this herb is in diffusion for treating the various physical and psychological conditions including insomnia, bedwetting (incontinence), anxiety and nervous tension, particularly in children.
The California Poppy
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(Eschscholzia californica ) Because of its sedative properties, the California poppy has been used in the treatment of behavioral disorders such as ADD, ADHD in children and young adults. In addition this herb has also been proven to improve intellectual capacity, memory and concentration in the elderly.
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Pearly Everlasting.
The flower powder was chewed and rubbed on the body before war to keep from getting injured and to have sped fastness. The chewed powdered was also put on the warriors' horse' hoofs for speed. To aid a patient stricken by paralysis, the Flambeaus spread the pulverized flowers of pearly everlasting over live coals and let the smoke flow over the affected areas. Chippewas made a tea of pearly everlasting flowers mixed with wild mint, then they sprinkled the tea on hot stones to steam paralysized areas
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Peppermint
Peppermint was widely used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and may have been cultivated by the Egyptians. Good for "too many to mention" medical conditions, easy to grow, a forever favorite in the Herb garden.
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Purslane.
Purslane contains more Omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy vegetable plant we know of.
The most common dietary source of Omega-3s are cold water fish like Salmon. Omega-3s aid the body in the production of compounds that effect
blood pressure, clotting,
the immune system, prevent inflammation, lower cholesterol (LDL),
prevent certain cancers and control coronary spasms.
In addition recent studies suggest that Omega- 3s may have positive effects on the brain and may aid in such conditions as depression, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer's disease, autism, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorder,
hyperactivity and migraines.
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Organic Tall Green Purslane
Purslane is rich in vitamins and minerals (especially iron) and has the most lipid-lowering, omega-3 fatty acids of any vegetable yet examined. A little less than a cup of fresh purslane leaves provides the minimum daily requirement of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Better yet, purslane has 6 times the vitamin E of spinach, along with substantial amounts of vitamins C and A.
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Paprika, pepper
Researchers are finding amazing healing and health properties of Paprika. They have found that the capsicum peppers used for paprika contain six to nine times as much vitamin C as tomatoes by weight.
It's also been learned that Paprika is an antibacterial agent and stimulant and can be used to help normalize blood pressure, improve circulation, and increase the production of saliva and stomach acids to aid digestion.
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Queen Anne's Lace.
Traditionally, tea made from the root of Queen Anne’s Lace has been used as diuretic to prevent and eliminate kidney stones, and to rid individuals of worms. Its seeds have been used for centuries as a contraceptive; they were prescribed by physicians as an abortifacient, a sort of “morning after” pill. The seeds have also been used as a remedy for hangovers, and the leaves and seeds are both used to settle the gastrointestinal system. It is still used by some women today as a contraceptive; a teaspoon of seeds are thoroughly chewed, swallowed and washed down with water or juice starting just before ovulation, during ovulation, and for one week thereafter. Grated wild carrot can be used for healing external wounds and internal ulcers. The thick sap is used as a remedy for cough and congestion. The root of Queen Anne’s Lace can be eaten as a vegetable or in soup.
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Rue
The leaves have been used for centuries to treat headache and sore throat. A powerful deterrent to fleas,
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Sweetgrass.
Sweetgrass was and still is used ceremonially through burning the dried and
braided grass stems for an incense or smudge. The fragrant smoke is used for
purification and to carry prayers to the Great Spirit.
Back in stock the ever popular seed. A vanilla like scent that is used in rituals for peace and healing. Very easy to grow.
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Skullcap
American species was historically used to treat rabies. Traditionally it is known as a nerve tonic and sedative for relieving anxiety, neuralgia, and insomnia. Baikal skullcap was first mentioned in the middle class of drugs in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. In China it is found in prescriptions for fevers, colds, high blood pressure, hypertension, insomnia, headache, intestinal inflammation, vomiting of blood, and other condition.
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Soapwort
Although both the root and the leaf of this plant have been used medicinally, only the root has a verified clinical effect. In folk medicine the root is used not only for upper respiratory inflammation, but for eczema and other persistent skin problems as well. Homeopathic practitioners regard it as a remedy for colds.
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Sage, White
White sage is also used medically. It can be made into a tea, which decreases sweating, salivation, and mucous secretions in the sinuses, throat, and lungs. Cold tea can be a good stomach tonic, while a lukewarm tea is good for treating sore throats. The leaves can also be used as a uterine hemostatic tea for heavy menstruation; however, since it can also decrease lactation, nursing mothers are advised not to use it.
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Sage, Garden
The old English word "sage" means a wise man, and this term comes from the belief that sage was thought to impart wisdom and improve one's memory.
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Sage, Blue
A mint family member that is attractive to bees and butterflies. A traditional food for the native people, nutritious and sustaining.
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Sage, Red.
Traditionally used to remove stagnant blood and to clam the nerves. Improves circulation helps lower BP. Helps against many skin infections.
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Sage, Prairie.
An infusion of Prairie Sage was taken by Arikara women
to stop profuse menstruation and relieve the associated pains. Other tribes
used an infusion to help ease stomach pains and a tea made from this species
was used by many other tribes to treat tonsillitis and sore throat. Still
others used it in a poultice to treat open sores.
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Sorrel, Sheep
Sheep Sorrel is high in antioxidants, It is high in Vitamin C, therefore considered “anti-scorbutic”, or anti-scurvy. Also high in beta-carotene, potassium and phosphorus.
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Spilanthes, Official
Spilanthes is commonly called the toothache plant * and with good reason. The leaves and flower heads, particularly the young buds, contain a natural analgesic which numbs the tongue and gums when chewed, thus relieving the pain of toothaches. It also stimulates the salivary glands to produce more saliva, and may function as a simple tonic for healthy gums and oral flora.
Contributes vibrant Striking Flowers to a dull garden display.
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Saint John's Wort, Official
Powerful Anti-Depressant. This herb has healing properties and has been used to treat bedwetting, insomnia and other nervous conditions. Aids healing of wounds and burns.
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Tulsi Rama, Holy Basil
This Ayurvedic herb has such profound spiritual and medical effects that it is written "even the ground beneath Holy basil is sacred." The herb is a calming adaptogen this makes a wonderfully refreshing and healthful herb tea.
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Tansy.
Tansy is largely used for expelling worms in children, the infusion of 1 OZ. to a pint of boiling water being taken in teacupful doses, night and morning, fasting.
It is also valuable in hysteria and in kidney weaknesses, the same infusion being taken in wineglassful doses, repeated frequently. It forms an excellent and safe emmenagogue, and is of good service in low forms of fever, in ague and hysterical and nervous affections. As a diaphoretic nervine it is also useful.
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Thyme, Common.
The thyme herb is also known as the courage herb. In the past, its sprigs were used as the good luck charms. Thyme uses are vast. If you favour certain recipes plant thyme in your garden and use it while cooking to obtain its health benefits.
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Thyme, German.
Medicinal: Used as an expectorant and bronchial anti-spasmodic and carminative. Used externally for gum disease, arthritis, and fungus infections.
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Violet, Sweet.
Of late years, preparations of fresh Violet leaves have been used both internally and externally in the treatment of cancer, and though the British Pharmacopoeia does not uphold the treatment, it specifies how they are employed. From other sources it is stated that Violet leaves have been used with benefit to allay the pain in cancerous growths, especially in the throat, which no other treatment relieved, and several reputed cures have been recorded.
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Vervain, Blue.
The leaves and roots of Blue
Vervain are a valuable alternative medicine used as an antidiarrheal,
analgesic, anthelmintic, antiperiodic, astringent, diaphoretic, emetic,
emmenagogue, expectorant,
sedative, tonic, vermifuge, vulnerary. It is useful in intermittent fevers, ulcers,
pleurisy, scrofula, gravel, easing pain in the bowels and expelling worms
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Valerian, Official, Biodynamic uses.
This herb has a remarkable influence on the cerebro-spinal system, and is used as a sedative to the higher nerve centres in conditions ofnervous unrest, St. Vitus's dance, hypochrondriasis, neuralgic pains and the like.
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Wood Betony
Betony was once the sovereign remedy for all maladies of the head, and its properties as a nervine and tonic are still acknowledged, though it is more frequently employed in combination with other nervines than alone. The weak infusion forms a very acceptable substitute for tea, and in this way is extensively used in many localities. It has somewhat the taste of tea and all the good qualities of it, without the bad ones.I
t was much used by Native Americans and prized for it's medicinal and aphrodisiac qualities.
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Welsh Onion
(Onion green; Bunching onion) A bulbless, hardy perennial onion green. Like chives, but has larger leaves and a stronger, zesty flavour, yet milder than onion.
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Woad
The herb is so astringent, that it is not fit to be given internally as a medicine, and has only been used medicinally as a plaster, applied to the region of the spleen, and as an ointment for ulcers, inflammation and to stanch bleeding.
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NEW! Yellow Dock.
Yellow dock’s laxative properties make it an important herbal medication for minor cases of constipation. The laxative action of yellow dock increases when one enhances the fiber content in his diet. Antraquinones in yellow dock invigorates the colon as a result of which feces are thrown out more effectively lowering the possibility of re-absorption of toxins into the system. In addition, yellow dock is considered to be helpful in enhancing bile secretion that again helps in the detoxification process. It may be mentioned here that this is possible because all waste products inside the system are eliminated through the bile ducts.
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Yarrow
Yarrow tea is a good blood builder and general tonic. A very good companion plant, it improves the health of plants growing nearby and enhances their essential oil content thus making them more resistant to insect predations also improves the soil fertility.
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Yarrow, Coastal.
- Yarrow is one of the most popular of herbs
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many herbalists consider that if they were
forced to choose only one native plant to
use for multi purposes, it would be Yarrow
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Yarrow contains the alkaloid achilleine; occasionally
used in present times to stop a menstrual
cycle
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crushed roots were put on teeth to help toothaches,
a tea from the leaves and stems was used to
bathe in for those suffering from rheumatism,
an astringent or tonic was also made from
the yarrow
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to stop sore throats a concoction of all but
the roots was gargled
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Yukina Savoy, Chinese Cabbage.
A Nutritious Asian cabbage filled with Vitamins and minerals, acceptant of many climates, tolerates temperature extremes well.
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Compresses and Poultices: A compress is basically a cloth soaked in herbal decoction or infusion that is applied to painful areas. Use Comfrey for sports type injuries, Plantain for insect bits and bee stings, St. John's Wort and Rosemary for pain relief and Chamomile for cramp relief. A poultice is made by placing a cup of the chosen herb in a heat tolerant bowl, pouring boiling water over the herbs and allowing to steep until the herbs have cooled enough to be tolerated by the skin.
Place a clean cotton cloth over the infected area, then place the warm/semi hot herbs on top of the cloth and cover with another piece of cotton cloth. Keep the poultice in place until the herbs have cooled down completely. Discard the herbs and wash the poultice cloths before reusing. Best results are obtained when poultices are applied 3 times a day.
Suppositories and Boluses
You can make a natural suppository using powdered herbs and cocoa butter. To make a suppository should warm cocoa butter to a liquid state in a double boiler and stir in the powdered herbs as it cools. When it is mixed well put into the refrigerator to harden. Roll this out to be about 3/4 of an inch thick. Cut into 3/4 of an inch strips. These are used in the rectum and the vagina to treat infections and irritations. They can also be used for tumors in these areas.
Generally the herbs used in suppositories are astringents such as white oak bark or bayberry bark; and demulcent healing herbs like comfrey root or slippery elm; and antibiotic herbs like garlic and Goldenseal. Goldenseal is really a great one for this as it combines astringent, tissue healing, and antibiotic qualities all in one.
Do not use more than 6 suppositories in a day, or for more than a week at a time. If condition has not cleared up in this time, you should consult your physician.
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