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- Goldenseal
- Studies show that this herb has antibiotic action. how to: For tea, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon powdered root per cup, steeped 10
minutes. Up to 2 cups per day.
- Rose Hips
- The "hip" is the part that remains when the petals fall off the flower. Rose hips contain vitamin C. how to: For tea,
2 to 3 teaspoons per cup, steeped 10 minutes. Drink as needed.
- Chamomile
- This popular beverage herb can calm jangled nerves, relieve stomach distress, prevent ulcers, speed their healing, and
help fight infection. how to: For tea, 2 to 3 heaping teaspoons per cup, steeped 10 to 20 minutes. Up to 3 cups per day.
- Garlic
- When chewed or chopped, garlic is a potent natural antibiotic; it also has anti-viral properties. It reduces cholesterol
and helps prevent the formation of internal blood clots that trigger heart attacks. how to: In food, season to taste. For
tea, steep 6 cloves in a cup of cool water for 6 hours.
- Slippery Elm Bark
- Historically used to soothe sore throats, coughs, and upset stomachs, this beneficial bark is still available in bulk
and in herbal cough drops and throat lozenges. how to: For tea, 1 to 3 teaspoons of powdered bark per cup, boiled and simmered
15 minutes. Up to 3 cups per day.
- Ginseng
- Ginseng stimulates the immune system, helps protect the liver from toxics, and increases stamina. In one animal experiment,
it also increased sexual activity. how to: Follow package directions for teas, capsules, tablets, and tinctures.
- Dandelion
- Despised as a weed, dandelion can help relieve premenstrual bloating. Preliminary studies suggest possible anti-inflammatory
effects. how to: For tea, 1/2 ounce dried leaf per cup, steeped 10 minutes. Up to 3 cups per day.
- Feverfew
- Several studies confirm feverfew's value in preventing migraines. how to: Chew two leaves a day, or take a pill or capsule
containing 85milligrams of leaf material (feverfew is quite bitter). For tea, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per cup, steeped 5 to 10 minutes.
Up to 2 cups per day.
- Raspberry Leaf
- This premier pregnancy herb is widely used to treat morning sickness and uterine irritability, and to help prevent threatened
miscarriage. how to: For tea, 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup, steeped 10 minutes. Up to 3 cups per day.
- Spearmint and Peppermint
- For indigestion, try a cup of mint tea after eating. how to: For tea, 1 teaspoon fresh or 2 teaspoons dried per cup, steeped
10 minutes. Reheat if desired. Up to 3 cups per day. For a relaxing bath, fill a cloth bag with a few handfuls of dried or
fresh leaves, and run water over it.
- Comfrey
- This plant contains allantoin, which promotes the growth of new cells and gives it value as a wound treatment. how to:
Place a bruised leaf on clean cuts or scrapes. Cover with a bandage. WARNING: Do not use internally.
- Senna
- This herb is a powerful laxative. Senna tastes terrible, so most herbalists recommend a tincture or a commercial product.
To avoid abdominal distress, do not take more than the package directions specify.
- Uva Ursi
- Research has shown that this bitter herb has diuretic and urinary antiseptic effects. Use it in addition to mainstream
medical treatment. how to: One teaspoon per cup, boiled 10 minutes. Up to 3 cups per day.
- Ginger
- Ginger prevents motion sickness and may help prevent the internal blood clots that trigger heart attacks. how to: For
motion sickness, take 2 to 3 capsules of 500 milligrams 30 minutes before departure. For tea, 2 teaspoons powdered or grated
root per cup, steeped 10 minutes. Up to 3 cups per day.
- Chinese ephedra
- Commonly used to treat colds and asthma, Chinese ephedra (Ma Huang) can also raise blood pressure and cause insomnia and
other problems. warning: Prior to using Chinese ephedra, seek advice from a health care practitioner, especially if you are
pregnant or nursing. It should not be given to children under 13.
- Licorice
- Licorice can soothe sore throats and treat ulcers. how to: For sore throat, add a pinch of root to tea. For ulcers, 1/2
teaspoon of powder per cup, boiled 10 minutes. Up to 2 cups per day. warning: Large doses can be dangerous.
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