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DISCLAIMER: These pages are presented solely for INFORMATION purposes and to provide stern warnings against use where appropriate. No claims are made for the efficacy of any herb nor for any historical herbal treatment. In no way can the information provided here take the place of the standard, legal, medical practice of any country. Additionally, some of these plants are extremely toxic and should be used only by licensed professionals who have the means to process them properly into appropriate pharmaceuticals. One final note: many plants were used for a wide range of illnesses in the past, but be aware that many of the historical uses have proven to be ineffective for the problems to which they were applied.
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♠ = Denotes a POISONOUS agent/s. Professionals only! These agents are more common in Chinese medicine where they are especially processed to render them safe, or else used in homeopathic tinctures which are safe to take. There are also instances where one component of the plant is safe, as in the Castor Bean which is deadly, but its oil is safe to use. |
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| ABRASION | |||
| A scrape or scratch to the skin, mucous membrane, or cornea. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See MC FIRST AID GUIDE under 'cuts and scrapes'. | Ajuga; Aloe; Ash, Prickly; Cleavers; Comfrey; Cranesbill; Lady's Mantle; Lavender; Plantain; Stevia; Walnut, English ♠ = Bittersweet, American |
See Abrasions Ointments/Chickweed Salve and First Aid: Herbal |
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| ABSCESS | |||
| A localized collection of pus which can occur anywhere in the body. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | Seek professional medical care. See Medline. |
Abscess Root; Adzuki Bean; Amur Cork Tree; Angelica anomala; Ash, Winged Prickly-2; Balloon Vine; Balsam; Bamboo Fern; Betel; Black Face God; Bletilla; Bo-Tree; Burdock; Burnut; Cabbage; Carrot, Wild; Cattail; Chamomile; Chickweed; Cleavers; Coltsfoot; Comfrey; Walnut, Black ♠ = Arum; Camphor; Camphor, Borneo; Castor Bean |
See Abscess |
| PULMONARY | Same as above. | Balloon Flower | Same as above. |
| THROAT | Same as above | Balloon Flower | Same as above |
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| ACHES/PAINS | |||
| There are probably more herb and folk remedies dedicated to the easement of aches and pains than any other condition. And each new generation of herbalists manages to add a number of their own original remedies to the list. Being born a mammal guarantees that there will be no escape from pain. Most creatures suffer in silence, but humans are born with the ability to communicate our suffering to anyone who can give us ease. Into this vacuum of need stepped the first witch doctor - part healer, part primitive psychiatrist with a spiritualistic bent - and began to ply his trade. Also | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | If achy pain becomes chronic and/or worries you, see your doctor. | Allspice; Aspen, Quaking; Balm, Lemon; Boneset; Burdock; Lavender; Marjoram, Showy; Mugwort; Willow, White; Wintergreen | See Anodyne, Analgesic, plus Aches & Pains, Ointments, and Vinegars. |
| ABDOMINAL/BELLYACHE | Chronic or severe pain needs to be assessed by your doctor. | Anise; Anise, Star; Apricot; Asafetida; Ash, Prickly; Atractylodes macrocephela; Balloon Flower; Barbate Cyclea; Barley; Bay; Bead Tree; Benzoin; Betel Nut; Bur Reed; Cattail; Cayenne; Cinnamon; Szechuan Pepper-1 (see Ash, Prickly) ♠ = Arnica; Birthwort, Frail; Camphor |
See Cramps and Digestion |
| BACKACHE/LUMBAGO/SCIATICA | Same as last section above | Achryanthes Root; Amur Cork Tree; Angelica, American; Angelica pubscens; Anise; Ash, Prickly; Ashwaganda (weakness); Asparagus (lower); Bala; Balloon vine (lower); Balsam; Barrenwort; Basil, East Indian; Bean; Bearberry, Alpine; Betel Nut; Birch, Paper; Bishopweed; Black Musli; Burdock; Burnut; Burrweed; Butter-and-Eggs; Cabbage; Caesar Weed; Cajuput; Candle Nut; Clove; Costmary; Ground Ivy; Mugwort; Poplar, Balsam; Poplar, White (lower); Ragwort; Selfheal; Water Plantain ♠ = Abrus; Aconite, Carmichael's; Anemarrhena; Black Cohosh; Boxthorn; Broom, Scotch; Buttercup; Castor Bean; Shiny Bramble (backstrain - see Ash, Prickly) |
Heating pads and rest are helpful as are Analgesics and Anti-inflammatories Also see Aches & Pains and Eucalyptus Ointment |
| EARACHE | See Ear Pain | Aspen, Quaking; Aster, Bog; Balloon Vine; Balm, Lemon; Basil, Holy; Bay; Bayberry; Beggartick; Calendula; Canarium; Cayenne; Chamomile; Cleavers; Cloves; Coltsfoot ♠ = Bloodroot; Bonduc Nut |
See Ear |
| FEET | See Epodiatry | Alder, Speckled (aching/burning) | See Feet and Eucalyptus Ointment |
| HANGOVER | See Health on HowStuffWorks | Anise; Aster fastigiatus; Borage; Caesar Weed | Dehydration is a large part of the problem, so drink plenty of liquids. The Do First section explains more fully. |
| HEAD PAIN (Not perceived as a headache, but as a specific pain) |
See MC FIRST AID GUIDE | → | See Aches & Pains |
| HEADACHE | See MC FIRST AID GUIDE/Head Pain and Headache.net | Ague-weed; Ajuga; American Ivy; Angelica; Angelica pubescens; Anise; Arsesmart; Aspen, Quaking; Aster, Forking (severe); Aster, Large-leaved; Avens; Baeckea; Balm, Lemon; Balsam; Basil; Basil, East Indian; Basil, Holy; Bay; Bead Tree; Bearberry, Alpine; Beggartick, Swamp; Betony;Birch, Paper; Birch, Sweet; Burnut; Butcher's Broom; Butternut; Caesar Weed; Calendula; Candle Nut; Cardamom; Carrot Wild; Catnip; Cayenne; Cedar, White; Celosia; Centipeda; Chamomile; Chicory; Cinnamon; Coriander; Costmary; Damiana; Geranium, Scented; Goldenrod, Sweet; Hops; Hyssop, Wrinkled Giant (see Anise Hyssop); Lavender; Meadowsweet; Pearly Life Everlasting; Poplar, Balsam; Rose; Selfheal; Stoneroot; Thistle, Blessed; Thyme; Willow, White; Wintergreen ♠ = Asthma Weed; Cabbage, Skunk; Castor Bean |
See Headache and Aches & Pains |
| HEADACHE CLUSTER | Same as last section above | Cayenne | Same as last section above |
| HEADACHE NERVOUS TENSION | Same as last section above | Angelica; Bead Tree; Betony; Boneset, Asian; Cereus, Night-Blooming; Valerian | Same as last section above |
| HEADACHE SINUS | Same as last section above | Coltsfoot | See Sinus |
| HEARTACHE (romantic) |
If serious depression results, seek professional help. | Chicory; Lemon Balm | Much the same as the grieving process and most often of shorter duration, depending on the length and depth of the relationship. Good friends who will give you a "Poor Baby" party, trash the offending jerk/jerkess and introduce you to new romantic prospects are the best medicine. Also see Depression |
| HOMESICKNESS | Ways to Cope (children). Do a Google search on this topic. There's a great deal of advice on how to cope. | Centaury, American | This is the only herb I have ever found mentioned in the literature which addreses this topic. Another herb, used for melancholy, is Lemon Balm. Some people love travel and new adventure. Others are lost without the familiarity of home and these are the ones most affected. |
| INTERCOSTAL MYALGIA (Pain between the ribs) | If experiencing this pain and the cause is more than simply a bout of hard coughing, have it checked out by your doctor. It has many causes, some serious. See Healthline | ♠ = Black Cohosh | See Aches & Pains |
| MIGRAINE | Same as Headache above | Balm, Lemon; Basil, Holy; Bay; Bogbean; Cabbage; Cannabis; Cayenne; Chamomile; Corn; Crampbark; Cumin; Evening Primrose; Feverfew; Ginger (as result of poor digestion); Linden; Mint; Parsley; Valerian ♠ = Asarabacca; Blue Flag |
See Headache and Aches & Pains |
| MUSCLE ACHES/MYALGIA | See Healthline | Achryanthes Root; Ajuga; Balsam; Bamboo Fern; Barroom Plant; Bay; Bead Tree; Butternut; Calendula (pulled); Meadowsweet; Oregano, Greek; Selfheal (legs); Thyme; Valerian; Witch Hazel ♠ = Bryony; Bryony, White; Camphor; Stargrass |
See Aches & Pains, Muscles, and Eucalyptus Ointment |
| NECK PAIN | See Healthline | Horseradish | See Aches & Pains |
| NERVE PAIN | See Healthline | Ashwaganda | See Nerve problems and Aches & Pains |
| OVARIAN | See Healthline | Crampbark | See Female Matters and Aches & Pains |
| POST-OP | See Healthline | Cayenne | See Aches & Pains |
| SIDE PAIN | See Healthline | Balloon Flower | See Aches & Pains |
| SPASMODIC | See Healthline | Chamomile | See Aches & Pains and Muscle Cramps |
| STOMACH | See Healthline | → | See Digestive Problems and Digestion |
| TOOTHACHE | See Healthline | American Ivy; Angelica; Arsesmart; Ash, Prickly; Ash, Prickly Southern; Aspen, Quaking; Bay; Bayberry; Bishop Flower; Bistort; Blackberry; Bottle Gourd; Butternut; Buttonbush; Caesar Weed; Cajuput; Calamint;
Calendula; Canarium; Cashew; Catnip; Cayenne; Cedar, White; Celandine; Centipeda; Chamomile; Cinnamon; Clava Huasco; Cloves; Coriander; Hops; Periwinkle; Plantain; Zanthoxylum armatum (see Ash, Prickly) ♠ = Black Cohosh; Bonduc Nut; Boxwood; Broom, Scotch; Camphor |
See Teeth and Aches & Pains |
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| ACID REFLUX | |||
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| ADDICTION | |||
| Breaking unhealthy habits requires tremendous self work. Sometimes they require professional help, and if you're serious about getting free of whatever monkey you have on your back, then don't hesitate to find a professional or a program to help you. It's not a sign of weakness or lack of willpower...some addictions are so physical that they need intervention. During the withdrawal phase the nervous system can use some support. The B vitamins are indicated and wild oats have long been used by herbalists to support the process. Wild oats can be found as tinctures or extracts at health food stores or else purchased in bulk and a tea made using 1 tsp per cup of water just off the boil, taken at the rate of 3 cups daily. Lobelia inflata is an herb which has long been used as part of formulations to help people kick the tobacco habit. Many combination tinctures and tablets are available in health food stores under various brand names. One other old folk remedy worth mentioning is the chewing on 'yellowroot' (Xanthorhiza simplicissima) to discourage smoking. The herbs listed have traditionally been used as support for withdrawal. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline | Barrenwort; Thistle, Milk (protects liver) | See Addiction |
| ALCOHOL | Same as above | Achryanthes Root; Alfalfa; Canarium (inebriation); Canary Island Tea Plant; Cannabis; Catnip; Cayenne; Chicory; Clove; Thistle, Milk ♠ = Asarabacca |
Same as above |
| DELIRIUM TREMENS | See Healthline | Cayenne; Chamomile; Cannabis; Feverfew ♠ = Black Cohosh |
A serious side effect of alcohol addiction. Requires professional help. |
| DRUGS | See Healthline | Catnip; Chamomile; Thistle, Milk | Requires professional help. |
| OPIATES | Same as above | Cannabis; Thistle, Milk ♠ = Camphor (morphine) |
Same as above |
| TOBACCO | See Healthline | Catnip; Chamomile; Coltsfoot; Lobelia; Yellow root | See Addiction |
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| ADDISON'S DISEASE | |||
| Dysfunction or non-function of the adrenal glands. A serious condition which must be under the supervision of a medical professional, usually an endocrinologist. At best herbal agents might be able to offer support, but talk about them with your doctor first. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Med Help | Ash, Prickly | Read the individual herb page and see Adrenals and Adrenal Glands below |
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| ADENOID PROBLEMS | |||
| A lymph gland located behind the nose in the throat. When enlarged, especially in children, breathing is obstructed. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL PROBLEMS | See Healthline | Bayberry; Cleavers | See Lymph System |
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| ADRENAL GLANDS | |||
| Two glands which rest upon the upper end of each kidney and produce steroid hormones, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. The outer portion is called the cortex and is responsible for producing cortisone. The central portion of the gland is called the medulla and is responsible for the production and secretion of adrenalin. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| FUNCTION | See Healthline | Ginseng, Siberian | See Adrenals |
| SUPPORT | Same as above | Licorice | Same as above |
| WEAKNESS | Same as above | Borage; Ginseng, Siberian; Reishi | Same as above |
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| AGING | |||
| The process of getting older, although this term usually applies to those over the age of 60 years. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline | Ashwaganda; Aspen, Quaking; Ginseng; Ginseng, Siberian; Reishi; Shitake | Diet plays a big part in staying healthy as we age. Learn to eat healthy: fresh fruits and vegetables; home-cooked meals from scratch; lay off the sweets and high sodium products; get daily exercise especially walking; keep the arm muscles strong by lifting moderate weights, raking, etc. Keep both the body and the mind active. Keep your social life active even if it only extends to family. |
| DISEASES OF | Same as above | Ashwaganda | See specific diseases |
| SENILITY | Same as above | Amber; Ash, Prickly; Amalaki; Ginkgo; Thistle, Blessed | See individual herb pages. |
| SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS | Same as above | Ginkgo | Same as above |
| WEAKNESS/DEBILITY, DUE TO | Same as above | Aquilaria; Ashwaganda | See Debility |
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| AIDS | |||
| See Healthline and AIDS/HIV | |||
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| ALLERGY | |||
FOR FIRST AID INFO SEE MC FIRST AID GUIDE/Anaphylaxis Hypersensitivity to certain substances | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline | Alfalfa; Astragalus; Avocado; Bee Pollen; Burrweed; Carrot, Wild; Chamomile; Dong Quai (inhibits 1gE antibody); Ginseng, Siberian (severe); Monarda; Nettle, Stinging; Reishi | See individual herb pages |
| FOOD | Same as above | Agrimony; Dandelion; Nettle, Stinging | Same as above |
| HAY FEVER/POLLEN | Same as above | Astragalus; Goldenseal, Nettle Stinging ♠ = Asthma Weed; Cabbage, Skunk |
See Hayfever |
| PROTEIN | Same as above | Alfalfa | See individual herb pages |
| RESPIRATORY | See Healthline | Boneset | See Respiratory System |
| SKIN | Same as above | Chicory | Omega-3 fatty acids such as those in flaxseed oil and walnuts. Also see Skin and individual herb pages. |
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| ALTITUDE SICKNESS | |||
| Caused either by a flight to high altitudes or by traveling in high altitudes and is due to lower oxygen levels in the air. Symptoms are shortness of breath, dizziness, mental and physical fatigue. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline and Wilderness Medicine | Cinnamon; Cloves | See Altitude Sickness |
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| AMNESIA | |||
| Loss of memory | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline | Bog Rush | See individual herb pages. |
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| ANEMIA | |||
| An insufficiency, in either quantity or quality, of red blood cells | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline | Achryanthes Root; Agrimony; Alfalfa; Aloe; Amaranth; Angelica; Apple; Artichoke (post-op); Astragalus; Atractylodes macrocephela; Beet; Birch, Silver; Blackberry; Black Currant; Calendula; Catnip; Centaury, European; Chickweed; Comfrey; Chives; Currant, Red (see Black Currant); Dandelion; Nettle, Stinging; Parsley; Walnut, English | See Anemia and Minerals |
| CHLOROSIS/CHLOREMIA (a type of anemia which occurs in adolescent girls and is caused by insufficient dietary iron; chloremia is marked by large quantities of chlorine in the blood; also called 'green sickness') |
See Healthline | Balm, Lemon | Same as above |
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| ANOREXIA | |||
| The definition is 'lack of desire for food', but the real story is far more complicated and psychologically intense. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See FamilyDoctor.org | Angelica; Astragalus; Atractylodes macrocephela; Balmony; Bogbean; Burdock; Centaury, European; Chamomile; Parsley; Poplar, White; Thistle, Blessed ♠ = Aconite, Carmichael's |
See Appetite: lack of |
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| APHONIA | |||
| Loss of speech | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline | Cayenne | See individual herb pages. |
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| APPENDICITIS | |||
| SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Inflammation of the appendix which is a projection from the large bowel, about 3 to 4 inches long and resembling an earthworm. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| TRADITIONAL HERBS for HISTORICAL NOTE ONLY |
See Kidshealth.org | Agrimony; Alfalfa; Beggartick; Blackberry ♠ = Alder Buckthorn |
See individual herb pages |
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| APPETITE | |||
| There are a number of reasons why we suddenly lose our desire to eat, although most of us usually have the opposite problem. Coming down with a viral cold, different types of illnesses, emotional upsets and just plain having a "blah" day are some of the reasons. In the short term the body usually knows what it's doing in limiting our food intake. Digestion takes bodily resources and there are times when these resources are needed by other body systems to make repairs. The time to take note is when there is evidence of prolonged depression, or if the lack of appetite could more accurately be described as excessive as in the case of young people who may be on the deadly road to anorexia. If the appetite is not slowly regained after illness, or if there is accompanying pain, it is necessary to have a complete checkup by your medical professional. There could be serious underlying problems. We tend to normally lose our appetites as we age. In the case of old people or the terminally ill, total loss of appetite is usually the natural prelude to the end. There is a very long list of herbs used traditionally for non-specific appetite loss, but in glancing at the list it becomes obvious that each is suited to assisting the body in overcoming a variety of conditions that could be at the real heart of the problem, rather than the loss of appetite as an entity in itself. Also see Weight in this database. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| LACK OF | See Amer. Cancer Soc | Achryanthes Root; Ague-weed; Alfalfa; Allspice; Amalaki; Amomum; Angelica; Angelica, European Wild; Angostura; Anise; Artichoke; Ash, American; Aspen, Quaking; Astragalus; Atractylodes; Atractylodes macrocephela; Balmony; Barberry, Common; Barley; Bay; Beech, American; Birch, Common; Boldo; Boneset; Boneset, Asian; Burnut; Canarium; Canella; Cannabis; Caraway; Cardamom, Bastard; Catnip; Cayenne; Celandine; Centaury, European; Chicory; Chives; Cinnamon; Clover, Red; Coriander; Currant, Red (see Black Currant); Damiana; Dandelion; Mugwort; Thistle, Blessed; Walnut, English; Yarrow | See Appetite: lack of |
| OBESITY | See Healthline | Ash; Ash, White | See Weight |
| SUPPRESSANT | Same as above | Betel Nut; Dill; Fennel; Fenugreek | Same as above |
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| ARTERIOSCLEROSIS | |||
| A disease process which results in thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls; also called hardening of the arteries. Needs to be monitored by a medical professional. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline | Artichoke; Birch, Silver; Bisnaga (coronary); Black Currant; Butcher's Broom; Cayenne; Celandine; Chickweed; Chicory; Corn; Garlic; Hawthorn; Linden | See Arteriosclerosis |
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| ARTERY | |||
| A large vessel which carries blood from the heart | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| INSUFFICIENCY | Requires the care of a medical professional. See Healthline | Ginkgo | See individual herb pages. |
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| ARTHRITIS | |||
| The inflammation of a joint or joints. There are a number of different types and causes for this condition: Acute, Allergic (in origin), Chronic, Degenerative, Gonorrheal (secondary to a gonorrheal infection), Gouty (upset in uric acid metabolism), Hemophilic (caused by bleeding into a joint), Menopausal (appears during menopause), Rheumatoid (possibly infectious in origin), Tuberculous (caused by a tuberculosis infection). | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Arthritis.org | Achryanthes Root; Agave; Alfalfa; Aloe; Angelica; Anise; Apple; Asafedtida; Ash, White; Ash, Prickly; Ash, Winged Prickly; Ashwaganda; Astragalus; Aspen, Quaking; Avocado; Bamboo Fern; Bamboo, Moso; Barberry, Common; Barley; Barrenwort; Bay; Bayberry; Bead Tree; Bilberry; Birch, Silver; Birch, Sweet; Black Haw; Black Musli; Bogbean; Brunsfelsia; Burdock; Cabbage; Carrot, Wild; Cat's Claw; Cayenne; Celandine; Centaury, American; Centaury, European; Chamomile; Chicory (stiffness); Chickweed; Cinnamon; Clover, Red; Cohosh, Blue; Comfrey; Coriander; Costmary; Cumin; Dandelion; Elder; Fo-ti; Horseradish; Juniper; Meadowsweet; Nettle, Stinging; Oregano, Common; Oregano, Greek; Parsley; Poplar, Black; Poplar, Ontario; Poplar, White; Sage; Sage, Purple; Sassafras; Sea Cucumber; Shatavari (stiffness - see Asparagus); Szechuan Pepper-2 (see Ash, Prickly); Thistle, Blessed; Willow, White; Wintergreen ♠ = Aconite, Carmichael's; Arnica; Birthwort; Black Cohosh; Blue Flag; Broom, Scotch (joints/hips); Bryony; Bryony, White; Buttercup; Calabar Bean; Camphor; Castor Bean; Dandelion; Jack-in-the-Pulpit |
See Aches & Pains and Anti-inflammatory |
| OSTEOARTHRITIS | Same as above | Bogbean; Cat's Claw; Comfrey ♠ = Black Cohosh |
Same as above |
| RHEUMATOID | Same as above | Akebia; Alfalfa; Angelica pubescens; Ash; Bilberry; Chickweed ♠ = Black Cohosh; Bogbean; Burdock; Burrweed; Buttercup; Feverfew |
Same as above |
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| ASTHMA | |||
| Characterized by recurrent attacks of narrowing of the airways with difficult breathing, wheezing, and cough, usually attributed to an allergic reaction to a known allergen, or the attack could be triggered by infection, or be related to some emotional stress. A serious condition which needs to be under the direction of a medical professional. Herbs cannot substitute for medications during a severe attack | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline | Ailanto; Alliaria; Almond; Ambrosia-3; Ammoniac Gum; Anaphalis; Angelica; Anise; Apricot; Aquilaria; Asafetida; Ash, Prickly; Ashwaganda; Astragalus; Bala; Balloon Flower; Balm, Lemon; Balsam; Balsam of Peru; Bamboo, Black; Barrenwort; Basil, Holy; Bay; Bayberry; Beechdrops; Betony; Bishop Flowre; Blackberry Lily; Black Chebula; Black Cherry; Black Haw; Bowman's Root; Bugleweed; Cabbage; Calamint; Candle Nut; Caraway; Cardamine; Cardamom; Cat's Claw; Cayenne; Celandine; Cleavers; Cloves; Coffee; Cohosh, Blue; Coltsfoot; Coriander; Corn; Crampbark; Elder; Elecampane; Evening Primrose; Feverfew; Ginger, Wild; Ginseng, Siberian; Grindelia; Ground Ivy; Hops; Marshmallow; Mint; Monarda; Mullein; Nettle, Stinging; Oregano, Greek; Parsley; Pearly Life Everlasting; Plantain; Poppy, California; St Johnswort; Thyme; Valerian; Walnut, Black; Yarrow ALSO: The antioxidant vitamins A, C, E; vitamin B6; Magnesium (when deficient) ♠ = Ambrosia-2; Arum; Asthma Weed; Birthwort, Frail; Black Cohosh; Bonduc Nut; Boxthorn; Byrony; Butterfly Bush; Butterfly Weed; Cabbage, Skunk; Camphor |
See Asthma |
| BRONCHIAL | Same as above | Anise; Apricot; Caraway; Coltsfoot; Thyme ♠ = Belladonna; Bloodroot |
Same as above |
| CHRONIC | Same as above | Thyme | Same as above |
| DRY | Same as above | Poplar, Balsam | Same as above |
| NERVOUS (associated with emotional stress) |
Same as above | New Jersey Tea | Same as above |
| SPASMODIC | Same as above | Asafetida; Cardamine | Same as above |
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| ATROPHY | |||
| Progressive degeneration and withering with loss of function to any part of the body. | |||
| TYPE | DO FIRST | NATURAL AGENTS | HOW TO USE/MORE INFO |
| GENERAL | See Healthline | Bead Tree | See individual herb pages |
| MUSCULAR | Same as above | Anise | Same as above |
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