Getting Healthy: Herbal Remedies for Common Problems

SEXUAL STIMULANTS

CLOVES - have been utilized for centuries as a sexual stimulant.

DAMIANA - is one of the safest plants used to restore the natural sexual capacities and functions in both males and females. It has stimulating properties and has been used for increasing sperm count. It is said to increase sexual prowess in those who suffer from sexual weakness.


FALSE UNICORN - stimulates the reproductive organs in both men and women.

GINSENG - is King of the herbs in the orient. It is an excellent sexual stimulant for males and females alike, and it increases endurance.

SARSAPARILLA - contains an important male hormone, testosterone.

SAW PALMETTO - has a healing influence on all the glandular tissues, especially the reproductive glands. It is an effective sexual stimulant.

YOHIMBE - is a very effective sexual stimulant and erectile aid.




SINUSES

ANISE SEED - is helpful in removing excess mucous.

BLACKBERRY LEAF - when used as a tea can dry up sinus drainage.


CAPSICUM - was Grandma’s favorite catalyst herb for good reason. It carries all other herbs quickly to the part of the body where they are most needed and increases their effectiveness. It is considered by herbalists everywhere to be a supreme and harmless internal disinfectant. It is unequalled for warding off disease. It is known as the purest and best stimulant in the herbal kingdom.


GARLIC - was Grandma’s very favorite herb for both medicinal and culinary purposes, and with good reason. She knew its powers, both preventative and curative, are unmatched in the herbal kingdom. It contains natural antibiotics that are effective against bacteria which may be resistant to other antibiotics. It does not destroy the body‘s natural flora, like prescription antibiotics. It has properties to stimulate healthy cell growth and activity. It has a rejuvenative effect on all body functions. It is a health building and disease preventative herb. It is a catalyst herb, enhancing the effectiveness of all other herbs, and carrying them quickly to the part of the body where they are most needed.

SKIN

ALOE VERA - is an essential first-aid plant. Grandma swore by it. It is so easy to grow, every household should have one. It cleans, soothes and heals. It has antibiotic properties, and it promotes the removal of dead skin and stimulates the growth of living cells. It stops pain and reduces the chance of infection and scarring while helping the healing process. It prevents and draws out infections.CHICKWEED - is used fresh as a poultice for boils, burns, and many burning skin problems. As opposed to most poultices that are changed when they cool, Chickweed absorbs heat, and so should be changed when it warms up.

COMFREY - helps promote healthy skin, and was one of Grandma’s favorite overall tonics.

GINGER - is very effective as a cleansing agent through the skin. It is a catalyst herb, enhancing the effectiveness of all other herbs, and carrying them quickly to the part of the body where they are most needed.

JOJOBA OIL - from the seed has been used for centuries by the Native Americans to relieve many kinds of skin problems.


ROSEHIPS - are very nourishing to the skin. Take as tea, or use rosehip oil directly on the skin.

STRAWBERRY LEAF - has been used internally and externally for skin problems of all kinds.

SORE THROAT

BARBERRY - contains antiseptic properties which make it useful as a gargle and mouthwash.

CAPSICUM - was Grandma’s favorite catalyst herb for good reason. It carries all other herbs quickly to the part of the body where they are most needed and increases their effectiveness. It is considered by herbalists everywhere to be a supreme and harmless internal disinfectant. It is unequalled for warding off disease. It is known as the purest and best stimulant in the herbal kingdom.

GARLIC - stimulates the lymphatic system to throw off waste material. It was Grandma’s very favorite herb for both medicinal and culinary purposes, and with good reason. She knew its powers, both preventative and curative, are unmatched in the herbal kingdom. It contains natural antibiotics that are effective against bacteria which may be resistant to other antibiotics. It does not destroy the body‘s natural flora, like prescription antibiotics. It has properties to stimulate healthy cell growth and activity. It has a rejuvenative effect on all body functions. It is a health building and disease preventative herb. It is a catalyst herb, enhancing the effectiveness of all other herbs, and carrying them quickly to the part of the body where they are most needed.

GINGER - relieves congestion, helps to clear sore throats, and eases aches and pains. It is an excellent herb for the respiratory system. It is a catalyst herb, enhancing the effectiveness of all other herbs. It is a catalyst herb, enhancing the effectiveness of all other herbs, and carrying them quickly to the part of the body where they are most needed.

MARSHMALLOW - contains mucilage which helps remove difficult phlegm from the lungs and helps relax the bronchial tubes while soothing and healing. It helps with inflammation and prevents infection. It was Grandmas favorite herb for all lung related ailments.

SORES

ALOE VERA - is an essential first-aid plant. Grandma swore by it. It is so easy to grow, every household should have one. It cleans, soothes and heals. It has antibiotic properties, and it promotes the removal of dead skin and stimulates the growth of living cells. It stops pain and reduces the chance of infection and scarring while helping the healing process. It prevents and draws out infections.

ANGELICA - cleanses wounds and helps them to heal quickly.

CHICORY - has been used as a wash for boils and sores.

COMFREY - can be used both internally and externally for healing of fractures, sores, wounds and ulcers. It was one of Grandma’s favorite overall tonics.

GARLIC - was Grandma’s very favorite herb for both medicinal and culinary purposes, and with good reason. She knew its powers, both preventative and curative, are unmatched in the herbal kingdom. It contains natural antibiotics that are effective against bacteria which may be resistant to other antibiotics. It does not destroy the body‘s natural flora, like prescription antibiotics. It has properties to stimulate healthy cell growth and activity. It has a rejuvenative effect on all body functions. It is a health building and disease preventative herb. It is a catalyst herb, enhancing the effectiveness of all other herbs, and carrying them quickly to the part of the body where they are most needed.

GOLDENSEAL - has a natural antibiotic ability to stop infection and kill poisons in the body. It ranks high as one of the most valuable general medicinal aids in the herbal kingdom.


ROSEMARY - is used externally for wounds of all kinds, including bites and stings.

ST JOHNSWORT - is useful as a wash for neglected cuts, abscesses, boils and bad insect stings.

WILLOW - has strong but benign antiseptic abilities for infected wounds.


STOMACH

AGRIMONY - is a good, safe stomach tonic which helps in the assimilation of food.

ANGELICA - is helpful in digestive problems as well as all sorts of stomach and intestinal difficulties, including ulcers and vomiting with stomach cramps.

BARBERRY - helps remove morbid matter from the stomach and bowels.

BASIL - is good for vomiting and upset stomach.

BLESSED THISTLE - is an excellent tonic for the stomach.

CARAWAY - settles the stomach and helps prevent fermentation. It is useful for all stomach problems.

CATNIP - will settle an upset stomach.

CHAMOMILE - was one of Grandma’s favorite herbs because of its multitude of uses. It is one of the best herbs for soothing an upset stomach.

CHICKWEED - will strengthen the stomach and bowels, especially when eaten as salad. (It’s quite tasty too, and grows wild almost everywhere.)

CHICORY - helps eliminate unwanted phlegm from the stomach and is useful as a tea for upset stomach.

FLAXSEED - is a natural laxative that is soothing to the stomach and intestinal lining.

GENTIAN - is one of the best stomach tonics in the herbal kingdom.

GINGER - is excellent for indigestion and upset stomach, and homemade ginger snaps and ginger tea are great ways to take it. It is a catalyst herb, enhancing the effectiveness of all other herbs, and carrying them quickly to the part of the body where they are most needed.
HOPS - are an excellent appetite stimulant which stimulate the glands and muscles of the stomach, and calm the gastric nerves. They also act as a mild laxative.

OATSTRAW - is a powerful stimulant that is good for many, many things. It has benefits too numerous to count. It has antiseptic properties and is a natural preventative for contagious disease. Grandma drank oatstraw tea daily.

PEPPERMINT - acts as a sedative on the stomach and helps strengthen the bowels. It is useful for many digestive problems.

RED RASPBERRY - is useful when taken as a tea to relieve nausea and vomiting.

STRAWBERRY LEAF - acts as a cleanser for the stomach and bowels.

STRESS

ANGELICA - is considered a tonic to improve well-being and mental harmony.

CAPSICUM - was Grandma’s favorite catalyst herb for good reason. It carries all other herbs quickly to the part of the body where they are most needed and increases their effectiveness. It is considered by herbalists everywhere to be a supreme and harmless internal disinfectant. It is unequalled for warding off disease. It is known as the purest and best stimulant in the herbal kingdom.


GINSENG - is King of the herbs in the orient. It is said to stimulate the entire body energy to overcome stress, fatigue and weakness.

GOTU KOLA - is able to rebuild energy reserves, increase mental and physical strength, combat stress and improve reflexes. It is said also to have an energizing effect on the brain, which helps to overcome mental fatigue. Grandma said it would help prevent nervous breakdown.

HOPS - are famous for their sedative powers. They are an excellent nervine for calming stress and overcoming insomnia.


ROSEMARY - is a good cooling tea when there is restlessness, nervousness, and insomnia.

VALERIAN - is a strong nervine and is very helpful for insomnia. It produces a calming sedative effect, and has been used as a tranquilizer but leaves one feeling refreshed rather than sluggish. It is known to be a safe non-narcotic herbal sedative. Grandma used it for anxiety.


SUNBURN

ALOE VERA - is an essential first-aid plant. Grandma swore by it. It is so easy to grow, every household should have one. It cleans, soothes and heals. It has antibiotic properties, and it promotes the removal of dead skin and stimulates the growth of living cells. It stops pain and reduces the chance of infection and scarring while helping the healing process. It prevents and draws out infections.

CHICKWEED - is used fresh as a poultice for boils, burns, and many burning skin problems. As opposed to most poultices that are changed when they cool, Chickweed absorbs heat, and so should be changed when it warms up.


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