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Raspberry As a tea, it is excellent for morning sickness in pregnancy. An aid to preventing miscarriage, it strengthens the uterine walls prior to giving birth. Red Clover A good blood purifier. It is an antidote to cancer, containing lime, silica and other earthy salts. Relaxing to nerves and entire system. Rhubarb Root Very good to increase the muscular action of the bowels. Also will relieve headaches. Rose Hips Contains a great deal of vitamin C, ranging from 10 to 100 times greater than any other known food. Therefore, it is used as an infection fighter. Also helps with physical stresses and pollution. Also contains Vitamins, A, B1, B2, E, K, P, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorous. Rosemary Rosemary is a circulatory and nerve stimulant. Has a calming effect on the digestion as well as headache or depression. Rue Effective treatment for nervousness, hysteria, worms, convulsions, joints and gout. Saffron A natural hydrochloric acid (utilizes sugar of fruits and oils), thus helping arthritics get rid of the uric acid which holds the calcium deposited in the joints. Also reduces lactic acid build up. Good for measles, skin, scarlet fever and perspiration. Sage Sage tea makes an excellent gargle for ulcerated throat or mouth. Stops bleeding of wounds and clean old ulcers and sores. Will expel worms. Good for spermatorrhea (involuntary sexual emissions.) Also for liver and kidney troubles. Sarsaparilla Root Eliminates poisons from the blood and purifies the system from infections. Is dependably useful in rheumatism, gout, skin eruptions, ringworm, scrofula, internal inflammation, colds and catarrh. Sassafras Bark Often called a spring medicine to purify the blood and
cleanse the entire system. Valuable in colic and all skin diseases and
eruptions. Helps skin disorders, especially ailments such as acne. Saw Palmetto (Sabal Serrulata) The berries have long held a reputation as sexual stimulants and aphrodisiacs. The largest use today is as a supplement for reducing enlarged prostate glands, treating urinary tract problems and for improving body strength. Seawrack Supposed to be one of the best herbs to combat obesity. Senna Most effective as a strong laxative. Is more effective than quinine and is not as harmful as quinine is. Good in neuralgia, aches and pains. It is also one of the best nerve tonics. Reduces high blood pressure, heart conditions and disorders of the central nervous systems such as St. Vitus dance, shaking palsy, hydrophobia and epilepsy. Slippery Elm Bark Use the inner portion of the bark. Vary valuable for mucus inflammation of the lungs, bowels, stomach, kidneys and bladder. Will sustain ulcerated and cancerous stomach when nothing else will. Spikenard Herb for skin ailments such as acne and rashes. Squaw Vine Excellent to take during pregnancy. Used for uterine problems, urinary troubles and other female complaints. St. Johns Wort Has been used traditionally as an herbal treatment for anxiety and depression. It is an effective astringent that promotes wound healing and has antiviral properties that can counter herpes simplex, flu viruses and is being investigated as a treatment for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Tansy Can be useful for treatment of nervous disorders, worms and jaundice. MUST BE AVOIDED DURING PREGNANCY. Thyme Has a high content of oil. Good for internal use for coughs, throat and asthma as well as external use for infected wounds. |
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