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Lavendar Use the flowers. This is a beautiful herb and is widely used. Many do not realize that it is an effective treatment for headaches related to stress. Also good for depression. Lecithin Known to break up cholesterol, allowing it to pass through arterial walls. Lecithin promotes a healthy nervous system. Liquorice Natural cortisone. Used for hypoglycemia, adrenal glands and stress. Also for coughs and chest complaints, gastric ulcers and throat conditions. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) It is an ingredient in many cough medicines and a popular and well-known remedy for bronchial distress. Lobelia The most powerful relaxant. Reduces palpitations of the heart. Strengthens muscle action. Fine treatment for fevers, pneumonia, meningitis, pleurisy, hepatitis and peritonitis. Ma Huang Strong stimulant, Excellent for asthma, bronchitis, coughing Marshmallow Excellent to bathe sore and inflamed eyes. Also good for lung trouble, hoarseness, catarrh, diarrhea and dysentery and all kidney diseases. Also good for a vaginal douche. Melatonin Antioxidant, Induces sleep, Helps reduce insomnia, Anti-depressant Milk Thistle (Silybum marianus) Helps the liver detoxification process. For all liver disorders such as jaundice and hepatitis. Fights pollutants and prevents free radical damage by action as antioxidant. Protects the liver and stimulates the production of new liver cells. Helps common skin conditions related to poor liver function. Milkweed Can be used to increase the secretion of bile from the liver and gall-bladder. Use as a liver tonic and useful for gallstones, stomach and urine. Marigold Use the flowers. Good for the skin, and the heart. Marjoram Effective for the treatment of nervous disorders. Also good for the digestion. Mugwort Effective treatment for the stomach and for gout. Mullein Very effective use for respiratory conditions like hard coughing, bronchitis and hay fever. Myrrh Gum Valuable for bronchial and lung diseases. Excellent for pyorrhea. Removes halitosis or bad breath when taken internally. Excellent remedy for ulcers, piles and hemorrhoids. Nettle The Nettle is another one of those “universal” plants. They are found all over the world and they strengthen the entire body. Rheumatism, arthritis, eczema, nosebleeds, arteries, lessen blood pressure are just a few applications. Nettles contain calcium, chlorine, iron, potassium, silicon, sodium and sulphur. Oregon Grape Use the root and rhizome. Similar to both Golden Seal and Barberry. Main use is in the treatment of chronic, scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Also effective for the liver, gall bladder and as a laxative for chronic constipation. Pansy Pansies contain Vitamins A, B and C, niacin, chlorine, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon, and trace minerals. Effective for treatment of the bladder and kidneys. Papaya Aids digestion. Effective in relieving allergies by its ability to denaturize proteins. Parsley Known to be rich in Vitamin B and potassium, and tumerous cells cannot multiply in potassium. An excellent diuretic and one of the most excellent herbs for gallbladder as it expels gallstones. Passion Flower Used as a sedative. Gives a calming effect helping headaches, neuralgia, hysteria and high blood pressure caused by mental attitude. Pennyroyal This is a valuable remedy for women during menopause. It should not be used by pregnant women because it will bring on suppressed menstruation. Also good for fevers, colds and phlegm in chest and lungs. Peppermint Combats flatulence, it is used to relieve colic, nausea and the desire to vomit. Also good for travel sickness. Plaintain Will stop bleeding from wounds, treats eczema and burns. Also good for coughs and mild bronchitis. Pleurisy Root Effective against respiratory infections where it assists expectoration. Use to treat pleurisy, pneumonia and influenza (flu). Psyllium A major source of fiber. The primary use of psyllium seed and/or psyllium seed husks is a bulk laxative, especially for cases of chronic constipation. The tiny seeds contain a coating of gelatinous material, which swells upon contact with moisture. This increases the movement (motility) within the colon thus producing a bowel movement. Psyllium husk is an approved over the counter laxative Pycnogenol Improves joint flexibility, and fights joint inflammation and pain from arthritis, low back and neck problems and sports injuries. Improves skin smoothness and elasticity, relieves ADD/ADHD. Improves circulation and enhances cell vitality. Reduces the effects of stress. |
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