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Echinacea

Also known as Purple Coneflower, this is probably one of the most widely recognized herbal treatments available today. While most people know it’s usefulness for fighting colds flue and infections, it is an excellent blood cleanser. It also clears up carbuncles, boils and blood poisoning.

Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)

Topically for infections, inflammations and swelling. As a tea to sooth sore throats, speed recovery from cold and flu and relieve respiratory distress.

Elecampane

Treatment for coughs, asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, mucous, kidney and bladder stones.

Eucalyptus

Also known as Blue Gum. The leaves and bark are used. Excellent treatment for fever, bronchitis and asthma.

Eyebright

This is the main herb for protecting and maintaining the health of the eye. Acts as an internal medicine for the constitutional tendency to eye weakness. Will also remove cysts that have been caused by chronic conjunctivitis.

Fennel

Use the seeds. Excellent for obesity because it helps take away the appetite. Aids indigestion when uric acid is the problem. Is also good for gas acid stomach, gout and colic in infants.

Fenugreek

Use the seed. Excellent treatment for swellings, fever, blood poison prevention and as a tea for sore throat.

Feverfew

Use the leaves to treat migraine headaches, arthritis, dizziness and tinnitus.

Flaxseed

For treatment of sore throat and mucous membranes.

Fo-Ti

Excellent for mental depression. Has been used to help memory.

Garcinia (Garcinia Cambogia Extract)

Helps Decreases appetite, Balances sugar metabolism, Stops synthesis of fat.

Garlic

Garlic is one of the few herbs that have universal recognition and uses. It stimulates the activity of the digestive organs. It is used to emulsify the cholesterol and loosen it from the arterial walls. Proven useful in asthma and whooping cough, it is also valuable in intestinal infections and effective in reducing high blood pressure.

Gentian Root

An excellent tonic and blood purifier. Treats the liver, worms, fever and colds. It is also very effective for snake bites due to it’s equality with quinine.

Ginger

Useful in all painful spasms of the bowels and stomach. Taken hot, it is excellent for suppressed menstruation. A catalyst from the pelvic area down.  Stimulates the circulatory system; a remedy for a sore throat; has a cleansing effect on the kidneys and bowels.

Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo Biloba Leaf)

Has been shown to be nutritional support for mental alertness, enhanced vitality level, circulatory health and blood vessel health. Its high antioxidant activity is valuable for fighting age related conditions.

Ginseng

The root is used. Excellent for low blood pressure. Increases the capillary circulation of the brain and also helps with nervous exhaustion. Useful for chest troubles, colds stomach and lungs. One of the most popular healing herbs used today throughout the world. It increases mental and physical efficiency and resistance to stress and disease. Ginseng's adaptogenic qualities help balance the body. It is known to normalize blood pressure, increase blood circulation and aid in the prevention of heart disease.

Golden Seal

Use the root. A powerful agent used in treating ulcers, diphtheria, tonsillitis and spinal meningitis. It is one of the best substitutes for quinine. It acts as an insulin. Treatment of any infection, inflammation and congestion of lungs, throat and sinuses. Famous for use in treatment of cold and flu. A potent remedy for disorders of the stomach and intestines such as irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, ulcers, and gastritis and internal parasites.

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Prevention of mental fatigue and enhanced concentration and memory. Increases energy and relaxes the body. Stimulates the central nervous system, aids circulation especially in the legs, and is a mild diuretic. Aids in many types of wound healing. Used for rheumatism, blood diseases, mental disorders, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, sore throat, and hepatitis. 

Contains remarkable rejuvenating properties. Is known as “The Secret of Perpetual Youth.” It strengthens the heart, memory and brain.

Guar Gum

Reduces cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Binds to toxic substances and carries them out of the body, curbs appetite
 

Hops Flower

Valuable for those with insomnia.


Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacanthas)

Helps treat heart disease and related symptoms. Used for beginning heart disease, mild heart-muscle weakness, angina, and arrhythmia. Hawthorn promotes healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels by relaxing blood vessels, increasing metabolism in the heart muscle, and improving blood supply to the heart.

Henna

Use the leaves and root. Effective treatment for the liver and skin infections.

Hops

Has a remarkable relaxing effect on the central nervous system. It is also effective for anemia and restoring the appetite.

Horehound

A stimulant, use to treat colds coughs and sore throat.

Horsetail

Contains a great deal of silica, which helps keep the elasticity in the skin. Also an effective diuretic and helps with kidney stones.

Hydrangea

Use dried roots, rhizomes. The greatest use for Hydrangea is for treating enlarged prostate glands. It is also effective for urinary infections like cystitis, including stones.

Hyssop

A body cleanser it is also effective for nervousness and recovering from colds.

Jasmine Green Tea

Stimulates the nervous system and gives energy, provides strong antioxidant protection

Juniper Berries

Excellent for kidney and bladder problems relating to pancreas and adrenal glands. Works well for dropsy and leucorrhea.

Kava Kava (Piper methysticum)

Primarily used as a natural sedative and sleep enhancement. Traditionally used it as a remedy for nervousness and insomnia. Kava kava is an effective relaxant able to induce a feeling of relaxation, peace and contentment, along with a sharpening of the senses. As a sleep aid it promotes deep and restful sleep. It is also a muscle relaxant that can help relieve cramping due to spasms.

Kelp

As we mentioned earlier, we will include descriptions that are not necessarily herbs. This is one of them. Kelp is excellent for the thyroid gland and goiters. Has a remedial and normalizing action on the sensory nerves. Good for nails and hair and cleanses radiation from the body.

Knapweed

Effective treatment for internal bleeding and swollen glands.

 

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