HERBAL TEAS
Aloe plant
apply topically to burns, cuts, sores; speeds healing
Apple cider vinegar and honey
arthritis and blood cleansing
Astragalus
immune system stimulant
Blue cohosh
menstrual cramps, ease PMS symptoms, induce slightly delayed period (due to stress, etc.)
Chamomile flowers
sleeping aid, stomach calmative
Cayenne pepper
bronchitis and chest colds
Coltsfoot and mullein
break up chest congestion
Comfrey
speeds healing, and an anti-inflammatory. (Taken as a tea, the recently discovered threat of liver problems is minimal. Topical applications also speed healing and pose no threat.)
Echinacea
immune system stimulant, good against all infections
Elderberry flowers and peppermint
stop colds, alleviates symptoms
Ephedra
hay fever and sinus congestion
Garlic - either oil, powder, or tablets
blood pressure, cholesterol, liver stimulant, insect repellent, antibiotic, anti-viral. Garlic has been found to reduce coagulation and thus care needs to be taken if on a blood thinner. Garlic makes the blood platelets "slippery" thus reducing stroke risk. Recent indications are that it reduces blood sugar. My personal experience (being hypoglycemic) is that it stablizes blood sugars.
Ginger
indigestion, migraine, bring on overdue period. (Warning: avoid eating ginger in significant quantities if pregnant)
Goldenseal
immune system stimulant, good against all infections
Licorice root
(contains over 160 compounds that beneficially stimulate organ activity) reduces chronic fatique syndrome (Warning: long term use - 3 months - causes liver damage)
Peppermint
soothes stomach, buffers other herbs, cooling effect on body.
Pennyroyal
Amish birth control, flea repellent, expectorant. One tablespoon of pennyroyal oil is fatal, but that is equal to 75 gallons of strong infusion!
Psyllium
nature's metamucil, controls both diarrhea and constipation, absorbs up to 40 times it's weight in water.
Red Clover
immune system stimulant, cancer cure.
Rosemary Oil - external use only
inhale scent to alleviate headaches, can rub small amount under the nose. Excellent to use in a vaporizer for bronchial and sinus problems.
Tea Tree Oil
kills funguses, use externally only
Valerian root
mix with equal parts skullcap, catnip and peppermint to make a wonderful nervine and sedative.
White Vinegar and salt
equal parts applied topically with washcloth for sore muscles
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