Medicinal Herbs I Grew Up With


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These are just a handful of herbs my mother used on me when I was little. I keep one small pot of each of these in my home. (DO NOT USE ONLY THESE HERBS. ALWAYS CONSULT A DOCTOR)

Blackberry (Rubus villosus)= Helps treat sore throat Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) = Helps treat premenstrual discomfort Calendula (Calendula officinalis) = Helps Heal wounds (NOTE: DON'T USE ONLY THIS HERB. CONSULT A DOCTOR) Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) = helps Prevent peptic ulcers Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita) = Encourages digestion Cleavers (Galium aparine) = Help Reduce inflammation Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) = Helps Treat bruises, sprains Crampbark (Viburnum opulus) = Helps relax muscles Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)= Stimulates immune system Elder (Sambucus nigra) = Treats cold symptoms Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)= Encourages digestion Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)= Treats motion sickness. Helps upset stomachs (works best in tea form) Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) = Reduces inflammation Gumweed (Grindelia spp.)= Helps treat cold symptoms Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacanthus)= Promotes heart health Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)= Helps sooth sore throat Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)= Stimulates digestion Mullein (Verbascum spp.)= helps Treat sore throat Peppermint (Mentha piperita)= Stimulates digestion Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata)= Helps Treat urinary track infections Plantain (Plantago lanceolata or P. major) = Helps wounds heal (NOTE: NEVER USE ONLY THIS HERB. CONSULT A DOCTOR) St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)= Helps treat depression Scullcap (Scutellaria spp.)= Helps Ease muscle tension Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)= Helps Sleeping disorders Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)= helps treat premenstrual discomfort Willow Bark (salix alba)= helps treat osteoarthritis Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)= Helps Reduce inflammation Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) = Helps Stimulate digestion Side Notes: - Honey helps to sooth soar throats. (I've always found 2 Tablespoons helpful) - Marigold helps with bruising when made into a paste and applied to a bruise. - Horsetail helps with mild headaches. Chew the (WASHED) stalk. Don't eat it fully, just chew the juice from it


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