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187 EVERYDAY HERBS &
HERBAL REMEDIES
( 20 pages )
IDENTIFYING
SPECIFIC
HERBS AND THEIR USES
Bitter
Sweet
Use
root and twig for purifying blood, treating ailments of the
liver, pancreas, spleen, glandular organs, piles, jaundice,
burns skin and fever.
Blackberry
Use
the bark of the root and rhizome. A safe, gentle remedy that
can be used for diarrhea, dysentery and externally for skin
eruptions and burns.
Black
Catechu
Effective
treatment for diarrhea, dysentery and as a local application for
sore mouths and gums.
Black
Cohosh
Also
known as Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot, Rattleweed, Squawroot.
The dried root is the part used. This is a powerful relaxant as
well as being extremely effective with easing painful menstrual cramps.
Ovarian cramps will be relieved as well as bringing on a delayed
menstrual cycle. It is also effective in the treatment of
arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatic pain and neurological
pan. In small doses, appetite and digestion are greatly improved
and is very beneficial for the nervous system in general.
Black
Haw
Use
the dried root. A powerful relaxant for the uterus, is used
to assist in threatened miscarriage as well as false labor
pains. Also good for reducing blood pressure
Black
Root
Relieves
liver congestion, jaundice and for an inflamed gall-bladder..
Black
Walnut Hulls
Expels
parasites and tape worms. Rich in manganese which is important for
nerves, brain and cartilage. Also used for many kind so skin
diseases.
Blessed
Thistle
Excellent
for hormone balance. Helps in all types of female disorders. Good
for migraine headaches by improving on taking oxygen to the
brain.
Blood
Root
Also
known as Red Root, Red Indian Paint and Tetterwort. The part
of the plant that is used is the dried rhizome (root). It
is effective for the treatment of bronchitis easing the bronchial
muscles. Also proven effective for the treatment of asthma,
croup and laryngitis.
Blue
Cohosh
Also
known as Papoose Root or Squawroot. Use the root and rhizome.
Interesting that the secondary names pertain to women and
children. This is an excellent tonic for the uterus and may
be used wherever there may be a weakness. Because it has
a anti-spasmodic action, it will ease false labor pains.
When labor does ensue, using Blue Cohosh shortly before birth
will help in an easy delivery.
Blue
Flag
The
part of this plant to use is the root. It is active for cancer,
rheumatism, blood impurities, skin, liver and a good laxative.
Bogbean
Useful
for treatment of rheumatism, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis. Also has a stimulating effect on the walls of
the colon and digestive juices.
Boneset
Boneset
is one of the best remedies for the relief of symptoms that
come with the flue. It will quickly relieve the aches and
pains as well as help to reduce fever.
Borage
Effective
treatment for kidneys, ringworm, mouth sores and the blood.
It is highly recommended after any treatment with cortisone
or steroids as it will revive and renew the adrenal glands
over time.
Buchu
Use
the leaves to treat urinary ailments as well as kidney, bladder,
perspiration and prostate illness.
Bugleweed
Bugleweed
is specific for over-active thyroid glands where there is
tightness of breath, palpitations and shaking. Good for the
central nervous system.
Buckthorn
Bark
Acts
as a mild, yet reliable and effective laxative. It also works
again gout and dropsy.
Burdock
Also
known as Lappa and Beggars Buttons. The part of the plant
that is used is the rhizome. This is a bitter herb, but very
effective for the treatment of skin diseases such as dry
and scaly skin and when used over a long period of time can
be helpful in the treatment of psoriasis.
Butternut
Also
known as Butternut, White Walnut, Lemon Walnut, Oilnut. It
influences, with great energy, the liver, small intestines,
colon and rectum, causing and increased manufacture and elimination
of bile, as well as increased activity of the glands of the
intestinal tract.
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