The earliest reference in our history that shows man kinds conscious efforts in balancing body, mind and environment by using plants was found with an 60,000 year old Neanderthal skeletal remains that when discovered in Shanidar Iraq found by it was the pollen remains of 8 different medicinal plants. Seven of these plants are still widely grown and used by the locals as medicinal plants still to this day!


 As far back as history shares with us we can see how  natural plants, herbs nuts and berries were used for food, pleasure, good health and medicine. Today modern science has identified exactly what the healing qualities are that many plants have long been known to provide, validating ancient practices, naturalpathic, native medicines, and even grandma's old folk remedies.

 Today we knowingly use natural products all the time like drinking teas for promoting antioxidants and effecting moods. Ginkgo Bilbo is known and used for stimulating memory. There are a large variety of herbs that can bring your body back to a healthy normal balance and promote self healing in many different ways.
  Many feel that using herbal remedies is more natural solution than taking manufactured and synthesized drugs many are commonly found and already used in the kitchen and  foods or may even be the flowers in your garden. Herbs are effective while being naturally gentle on the body and less expensive than most prescriptions. Herbal remedies can provide help and relief to a variety of health problems and many herbal remedy can be found to be an solution to several different maladies at the same time.

 Herbs have long been successfully used to fight common ailments and can be a great supplement to your health care while spicing up your foods and creating enjoyable meals. There are many common herbs that you are probably now already using that have both nutritional and healing properties which you may not be aware of.

  Some of the herbs like garlic, parsley, rosemary and cayenne commonly used in cooking, and are but only a few of the many different plants that have medicinal properties that you can easily put to other beneficial uses by infusing them into foods, teas, compresses, salves, sprays and  rubbing oils allowing the body to absorb them from both the inside as well as the outside of the body.

  Just as our skin absorbs the drugs in medical patches and chemicals from pollution and in the commercial products we directly apply to our body... we can re-balance our body using natural products in the same manner by applying it to our body in many different healthy ways.

 The important goal here is the NEED to replace as many unnatural products, using man made chemicals, and as many man made synthetic drugs as possible in life by returning to nature and allowing only natural substances to reside on our skin and in our diets.


  Here are some teas that have been blended using specifically benefiting herbs directed at effecting in the health condition at hand.  Teas make wonderful remedies because of their nutrient values and all the different healing benefits they offer.

  If you are unfamiliar with herbal medicinal benefits I encourage you to click on the different ingredients to learn what these herbs have to offer in self health care and healing or following my tea products I offer a list all these and many other herbs and spices commonly found in the kitchen today.

                    MEDICINAL TEAS

Please click on ingredients to learn about the medicinal values of each herb...

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California Poppy, Lavender, Oat Seeds, Chamomile,, Marshmallow Root
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                                 Asthma
Chamomile, Passion Flower, Echinacea Root, Mullein, Lemon Verbana and Elecampani Root
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                      Stress
*Chamomile, * Lemon Balm  * Peppermint * Passion Flower

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                        PMS
Dandelion Leaf & Root, Yellow Dock root, Nettle, Artichoke, Milk Thistle
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                    Insomnia
Lavender, Oat Seeds, Valerian, Chamomile,, Catnip
   
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* Skullcap * Passion Flower * Chamomile,
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                   Essiac Tea
  A very old Ojibwa remedy this tea could prove to be an outright  miracle tea due to its Cancer, Diabetes, Thyroid imbalance,  ADD, Depression, Emotional Behavior and weight loss and many other healing attributes...

Ingredients: Sheep Sorrell, Burdock, Slippery Elm, Turkish Rhubarb

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  There is a wealth of information available showing the healing value that herbs being one of the many options available to us in learning natural self healing. There are many great books and web sites that provide both ancient wisdom and present day scientific knowledge of our natural foods.  In todays polluted environment its beneficial to gain this knowledge as a means of protecting yourself.

         Some common healing herbs include:

* Artichoke
   The Globe Artichoke grown by the Greeks and Romans at the height of their power.Artichoke has been traditionally used in alternative medicine for treating dyspepsia, indigestion, nausea, flatulence, as well as liver and gallbladder ailments, including jaundice and hepatitis

 Artichoke extracts are said to be helpful for kidney, gallbladder and liver insufficiency and postoperative anemia. The Artichoke has been used  to promote digestion and a means to improve liver health.   It is a "cholagogue," and due to its cynarin content, it stimulates the flow of bile from the liver into the intestines, assisting the body in blood fat metabolism. By helping the body to metabolize blood fat, the cynarin content in Artichoke is also believed to reduce blood lipids, serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels and is thought to be helpful in controlling arteriosclerosis.

Artichoke possess hypoglycaemic properties and may assist in lowering blood glucose levels. Artichoke leaves contain a wide number of active constituents, including cynarin, 1- and 3-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3-caffeoylquinic acid, flavonoids and scolymoside

Warnings:
Artichoke is not recommended to anyone allergic to artichokes or other members of the compositae (daisy) family. Do not take if experiencing obstruction of the bile duct (gallstones).

* BURDOCK ROOT  
  Burdock has been used throughout the world by many different cultures for centuries as a nutritious, system balancing and healing food, as well as an important medicinal herb that cleanses the blood and generally improves overall health. There are various species of Burdock that are all used similarly in traditional European and Oriental medicines

Burdock is a very versatile plant, and because it is so nutritious, it is used in many cuisines.  The Japanese and Chinese call it a strengthening food (the root) that is included in stir-fries, vegetable and meat dishes, salads and soups (it is an ingredient is the very popular "miso " broth).  Some of the constituents in Burdock include fixed and volatile oils (including a root oil, bur oil), starch, mucilage, a bitter principle, inulin, resin, tannic acid, iron, chromium, manganese, copper, zinc, B-vitamins and vitamin E.

Herbalists respect Burdock as being one of nature's best "blood purifier" that helps to rid the body of deleterious toxins and clear congestion from the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory and urinary systems.  It is said to soothe the aches and pains of arthritis, alleviate excess water weight and help to keep the skin clear and healthy.  It is believed to help keep the entire body clear and healthy!

 
Burdock is considered an agent that stimulates the efficient removal of waste products, and it is said to cleanse and eliminate long-term impurities from the blood very rapidly through its action on both the liver and kidneys. It helps to clear the blood of harmful acids due to calcification deposits, and overburdened blood is a major factor behind arthritis, fevers, infections and skin diseases.

As a diaphoretic and diuretic, Burdock promotes sweating, which helps to release toxins through the skin and also promotes increased urine, further eliminating toxins via the kidneys and bladder. The increased flow of urine relieves both the kidney and lymphatic system and has many beneficial effects.  It rids the body of excess water weight, relieves swelling around joints and alleviates edema. This makes it very useful for inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatism, arthritis, gout (by flushing uric acid from the kidneys), scrofula and swellings of the neck and throat.

Burdock is thought to help heal a damaged liver and protect it from further damage.  It is also thought to promote the flow and release of bile, which not only helps to cleanse the liver, but it also aids the digestive process.  The mucilage, "bitter" and inulin contents in Burdock also help to support good digestion, as well as soothe the digestive tract and help many stomach conditions.

Japanese researchers have isolated a substance in Burdock Root, named the "B-factor," that is said to reduce cell mutation.  There is also a dietary fiber in Burdock seed, called "arctiin," that may slow or stop the growth of malignant disease in the breast in its early stages and may also have similar benefits against colon and pancreatic malignancies.

In cases of diabetes, recent research has shown Burdock Root's blood-sugar-lowering effects in laboratory animals.  The action works by filling the intestines with the fiber, "arctiin," which thus prevents the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream.  This same action also appears to prevent the absorption of toxic compounds from food (further supporting the herb's use as an effective blood cleanser).

When taken internally, Burdock is said to relieve skin diseases and inflammatory conditions due to chronic toxicity, notably eczema, psoriasis, acne, leprosy, boils and sores.  It is also thought to be helpful in other diseases caused by toxicity in the blood, including syphilis and gonorrhea.

When used externally, Burdock continues many of its same beneficial effects on the skin.  Used in poultices, it is employed to relieve boils, carbuncles, canker sores, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancers, bug bites, sores, poison oak, poison ivy, swellings, leprosy, burns, wounds and hemorrhoids.  The bur oil in the root is said to help strengthen and beautify hair, stop scalp itching and dandruff, and combat hair loss. In addition, poultices are thought to relieve the swelling and pain caused by arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago and other backaches.

Burdock contains polyacetylenes that are believed to have antibacterial, anti fungal and antimicrobial properties.  Japanese herbalists use it to control infection and claim that it kills Streptococcus  bacteria and many disease-causing fungi.  In addition, it is thought to kill ringworm.

Burdock is said to neutralize and eliminate poisons in the system, and it has been used historically as an antidote for acute poisoning.

WARNINGS:
Large amounts of Burdock may cause uterine stimulation and advisable for pregnant women to consult a physician before taking it.  Consult your doctor first if you are taking diabetic medicine (examples: insulin, Glucophage(R) metformin, DiaBeta(R) Glynase(R) glyburide).

* Catnip
 Used when feeling stressed-out, anxious, tense and having sleeping difficulties. Catnip is a mild sedative that brings relaxation making a great bedtime tea that encourages dreams by soothing frazzled nerves.

 Catnip constituents include camphor, essential oils (citral, geraniol, nepetol, pulegone, citronellal, thymol, etc.), rosmarinic acid, tannins, actinidine, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon and zinc.

Medicinal Uses:
Catnip is an old and reliable support for the digestive system. The herb is said to promote gastric juices that stimulate the digestive process and the movement of food and infection out of the digestive tract.  It calms an upset stomach, reduces gas and ease pain and cramps. It is also said to pep up the appetite, ease dyspepsia, expel gas, calm an upset stomach, ease nervous indigestion and colic and alleviate an acid stomach.

As a calmative and nervine, Catnip is used to calm the nervous system.  It is believed to relax tight muscles, generally inducing relaxation and relieving stress, nervous anxiety, excitability, palpitations, hysteria (and was even used in the past in cases of insanity).  It is also thought to reduce nervous hives.

Catnip is said to be an effective sedative that is helpful for insomnia.  It has been reported to induce sleep in humans and a general state of calm without producing after-effects the following day.

As a diaphoretic, Catnip is thought to be effective in treating feverish illnesse by promoting perspiration, which helps to lower fever and rid the body of toxins through the skin.  It is particularly useful when treating colds and flu. Catnip is still popular in Europe where it is used as a treatment for bronchitis and for chronic diarrhea.

Catnip is believed to be an antispasmodic that will help to relieve chronic coughing and alleviate abdominal and menstrual cramping.

As a mild anodyne, Catnip is thought to relieve overall pain, including headaches (particularly associated with nerves).

Used externally, Catnip's pain relieving properties have been useful for easing the discomforts of toothache, teething, sprains, bruises and insect stings and bites.  It has been included in liniments for arthritis and rheumatic conditions.

Catnip is believed to have astringent and antibiotic properties that are useful in treating bronchial infection and diarrhea.  It is thought to be helpful in reducing the eruption of measles and chickenpox. Laboratory experiments have reported the destruction of some microbes.

Warning: Catnip can increase menstrual flow and should not be taken by pregnant women



* California Poppy 


* Chamomile 
  Europeans have been using it for nearly four centuries as a remedy for backache, neuralgia and arthritis. This herb also has a long respected reputation as being a gentle and helpful herb in reducing tension, irritability, or inflammation conditions.

 Properties: anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, relaxant, nervine. Chamomilla is used to treat sensitiveness, irritableness, hypersensitivity, hysteria, thirstiness, hot and numb feelings, pains associated with numbness, bad temper, and anger, teething pains, colic, earache, swelling, and flatulence.

 Its flowers help to ease indigestion, nervousness, depressions. It is a gentle sedative to the muscles, nerves, and stomach. It is used for headaches, stomachaches and all types of cramps
.It is ideal for stress related medical problems such as peptic ulcers, colitis, spastic colon, and nervous indigestion..

Tea can ease menstrual cramps,  menopausal problems and has been prescribed to women for infertility. It is also used as a remedy for asthma, gallstones, diarrhea, toothaches, and middle ear infections.Because it is gentle, yet reliable and good-tasting, it is frequently used for children’s disorders. As a calmative, it is helpful in treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

This beautiful and fragrant herb has also been inhaled as snuff or smoked to relieve asthma and cure insomnia. 

Used both internally and externally, it is included in shampoos to lighten and condition fair hair, and Chamomile tea is often served in beauty salons to relax facial muscles. Chamomile has been known to whiten skin, soothe sunburn, windburn, eczema, and other skin irritations and has also been used as an eye bath and tea bag compress to reduce inflammation and eliminate fatigue. It has also been applied to the skin to treat hemorrhoids, swollen and painful breasts, wounds, rashes and leg ulcers.

 The Egyptians and Romans used the infusion and oil for skin conditions such as dermatitis, boils, acne, rashes, and eczema as well as for hair care, burns, cuts, toothaches, teething pains, inflamed joints, insomnia, migraine headaches and stress related complaints

Here is what modern science now confirms of this herbs healing abilities:

Among the components of Chamomile are essential oils (chamazulene, alpha-bisabolol, azulene ), beta-carotene, p-coumaric acid, tannic acid, a glucoside, coumarin, flavonoids  (quercetin, rutin, apigenin, luteolin, apigetrin and apiin), scopoletin, triterpene hydrocarbons, thymol, boron, calcium, choline, essential fatty acids, folate, inositol, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sulfur, zinc, B-vitamins and vitamins A, C, E and K. 

 The herb also provides the amino acid, tryptophan, which has been used for insomnia since the 1600s Tryptophan is the needed for the body to produce 3 other hormones- 5 HTP, Serotonin( mood balancer) and Melatonin
 
    Antispasmodic activity has been documented for both the flavonoid and bisabolol constituents in Chamomile which helps to relieve stomach cramps.  As an "anodyne," Chamomile is used to relieve pain, and traditional herbalists have long recommended it for the pain of backache, neuralgia, rheumatism, headache and arthritis.

Chamomile contains apigenin, a chemical that prevents the production of proteins that allow malignant cells from anchoring to new sites and counters the inflammatory reactions necessary for new diseased growths to gain blood supplies.  Moreover, anti-inflammatory activity has also been documented for the alpha- bisabolol compound.

Chamomile has antioxidant and antiseptic qualities. Research indicates that its use neutralizes certain germs and prevents infection, including staph and strep toxins.  As an antifungal, it combats Candida albicans and other yeast infections.

WARNINGS:
Do not use Chamomile if allergic to members of the daisy family (ragweed) before consulting a doctor or allergist . Chamomile contains natural blood thinners (coumarins) and should not be taken by those using the prescription drug Coumadin or other blood thinners.  Chamomile is a uterine stimulant, and pregnant women should consult with their physicians before using it.  Chamomile may cause drowsiness.


* Dandelion Leaf & Root 
 Both the leaves and roots are considered to be a superior natural diuretic, an effective blood cleanser and excellent tonic that helps detoxify the system, especially the liver and gallbladder.  Provides an overall feeling of good health and improved mobility.

Medicinal Uses:
Europeans know Dandelion as one of the best herbs for building the blood and relieving anemic conditions.  Anemia is caused by deficiency of proper nutrients in the blood, and iron-rich Dandelion is one of its oldest, best-known remedies.

Potassium-rich Dandelion is said to help promote healthy heart function. The potassium works with sodium to regulate the body's water balance and normalize heart rhythms.  Dandelion may lower cholesterol and high blood pressure due to its diuretic action in ridding the body of excess fluid, by reducing the amount of fluid the heart must pump to circulate blood.

Dandelion Leaf is a blood purifier considered to make  an excellent tonic that cleanses poisons from the body.  Through its action both on the liver and kidneys, it gently eliminates toxic wastes from the body.  The natural nutritive salts work to purify the blood and also help to neutralize the acids in the blood. Dandelion Leaf's powerful blood purifying and liver cleansing properties help to clear skin problems like psoriasis and acne . A liver that is not performing at its best can worsen acne, because it cannot break down and clear excess hormones from the body.

For treating nagging, toxic conditions, including gout, joint inflammations, chronic arthritis, chronic rheumatism, swelling and stiff joints, and increase mobility in situations of chronic degenerative joint disease. Dandelion Leaf is considered a mild laxative that stimulates the bowel and is also said to ease the discomforts caused by inflammation of the bowel.  Its inlulin content (a prebiotic fiber) passes undigested to the large intestine and stimulates the growth of gut micro-flora known as Bifidobacteria or Lactobacilli.  These bacteria may crowd out pathogenic bacteria and provide disease resistance in the bowel. The inulin content in Dandelion Root is thought to be an “immuno-stimulant,” boosting the function of the immune system and stimulating macrophage action to surround and digest invasive infection and serious malignant disease.

Dandelion Root is considered a superior and potent diuretic (even to synthetic products) that increases urine flow, rids the body of excess water and helps to relieve bloated feelings.  The high level of potassium Dandelions have is important in the fact that large amounts of potassium are lost in the urine and often flushed from the body when synthetic diuretics are used.

Dandelion Root is considered a wonderful liver tonic that is also said to promote healthy gallbladder possibly  preventing gallstones, improves pancreas, kidney and spleen function.  It affects all forms of secretion and excretion from the body and is a gentle cleansing agent with almost a specific affinity for the liver and modifies and increases the secretions, removing excess water from the body in edemous conditions that could result from liver problems. Herbal healers use Dandelion to strengthen the liver and treat liver disorders. The herb is thought to promote the flow of bile and ease such conditions as hepatitis, inflammation of the liver, jaundice (caused by excess bile in the blood) and liver enlargement.  By promoting the flow of bile from the liver, Dandelion is said to be helpful when used in the first stages of cirrhosis of the liver.

Dandelion Root promotes good digestion by invigorating the functions of the digestive organs and stimulating the circulation of blood to the entire body.  This herb tonic is used for problems in the digestive organs and is said to relieve acute stomachaches.

Dandelion Root may be helpful in cases of osteoporosis. It is a rich source of boron, which is thought to raise estrogen levels in the blood, thus helping to preserve bone.   The herb is also a rich source of calcium and silicon, both of which are also believed to strengthen bone
 
 Some of Dandelion's chemical constituents include bitter glycosides, carotenoids, terpenoids, choline, lecithin (believed to protect against cirrhosis of the liver), tannins, sterols, essential oil, gluten, gum, saponin and fructose-oligosaccharide inulin (a food fiber that is a sort of sugar-replacing starch, widely distributed in other plants and constituting an important part of the world's diet).  Dandelion is a nutritive and a wealth of vitamins A, C, D, several B-vitamins and vitamin P.  Rich in iron and other important minerals, including boron, calcium, silicon, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, Dandelion also offers an exceptional source of potassium salts. The root also contains asparagin.  The roots are sometimes used as a healthy coffee substitute or as an addition to coffee and can act as an antidote to any of coffee's possible detrimental effects on the body and can be especially helpful in cases of dyspepsia.

WARNINGS: Pregnant and nursing women should not use Dandelion Leaf or Root.   Not recommended for people with gallstones or biliary tract (bile duct) obstruction without first consulting a physician.  In cases of stomach ulcers, gastritis or irritable bowel, Dandelion should be used cautiously, as it may cause over production of stomach acid.  Those allergic to daisies or asters should not use Dandelion.  Do not take Dandelion without talking to your doctor first if you are taking certain medicines used to treat infection (antibiotics such as Cipro, Tequin, Levaquin, etc., as it may lower efficacy of drug); Potassium supplements for health condition (excess amounts may be harmful); Blood thinning medicine (Coumadin, Plavix, aspirin, etc.).


* Echinacea Root  
This very reputable herb can help stabilize the immune system. It can be taken in a pill or tincture form  or pulled out of the ground an eaten as a snack! You may have some of these purple daisy like flowers growing near you and not even realize that they have medicinal properties.

* Elecampani Root

* Cayenne
Cayenne containing capsin is known to be great for the circulation and it’s no wonder with it's spicy bite you can almost feel your blood pumping! You can use it in your food, or if you are really brave, in a tea. You can also take it in a capsule. It is said that Cayenne will help to expedite the healing effects of other herbs.

* Garlic
Used since ancient Egypt for its known properties in strengthen the immune system. It is used as a treatment for infections, coughs and colds.
          Garlic can help in lower High Blood Pressure...
Presently in the United States there are over 50 million people suffering  from high blood pressure many of which are on prescription drugs to help control it. However there are more natural answers available...it has been found in a number of studies that garlic is a great way of reducing high blood pressure. It appears on average that garlic can lower a persons blood pressure levels by 5 to 10%  while also lowering cholesterol, triglyceride levels reducing or eliminating clot formation and promoting blood formation.

Garlic  has a long standing reputation as being an aid that assists in blood pressure management by reducing blood pressure. Garlic should not be used as a replacement medication but if you feel your perscribed medication is effecting you differently after taking increased amounts of garlic for a period of time you may want to go back to your doctor and have him reevaluate your needs,.

WARNINGS: 
 Garlic can thin the blood and it should not be combined with prescription blood-thinners such as Coumadin (Warfarin) or Trental (Pentoxifylline) or with other natural blood thinners such as Vitamin E or Ginkgo. It is normally recommended that those taking garlic should stop taking it a few weeks before they have any form of surgery and also not take it for a few weeks after any surgery.

* Ginger
Ginger being used in many differnt food dishes throughout the world. It is also reputed to aid in circulation.

* Lavender 
  Is an aromatic flower used to make a delicious tea that calms the nerves, relaxing and balancing-physically and emotionally- effective headaches, stress, clear depression.

Medicinal uses:  Relieves muscle spasms and flatulence is antidepressant, antiseptic and antibacterial, stimulates blood flow. Lavender may also be used to cleanse cuts, bruises and skin irritations.

* Lemon Balm
  A.k.a. Melissa has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region for more than 2,000 years.  Mainly used as a tranquilizer where it calms nervous spasms, colics and heart spasms and is today widely valued for its calming properties. A hot tea promotes sweat that that is good for colds, flus and fevers. Its sedative actions have been used to help in the treatment of psychiatric problems, including dystonia.

Medicinal uses: relaxant, antispasmodic, increases sweating, carminative, anti-viral, nerve tonic, sedative, colds, influenza, depression, headaches, indigestion, restlessness, allergies, herpes,  cold sores, and bad dreams.

 Lemon balm’s anti-histamine action is useful to treat eczema and headaches. It is often useful for tension problems, whether it be headaches, stomach aches, or general tension and irritability. It is also considered particularly good herb to use for children, especially in the cranky, feverish, hyperactive-but-exhausted onset of illness stage, and especially in cases of ear infection. Lemon Balm works as a sedative in tension cases, but at the same time it can be a mood elevator and antidepressant, and useful for relieving tension in people who have overly depressive reactions to heavier, depressing-type sedatives. It is also used as an anti-spasmodic, especially for menstrual cramps.  Melissa is not potent, but reliable and predictable with no known side effects


* Lemon Verbana     

* Marshmallow Root

* Milk Thistle 

Milk Thistle has been in use as a remedy for liver problems for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. It gets its name from its ability to increase milk production in nursing mothers, but is now more commonly used for its beneficial effects on the liver.

Medicinal Uses: digestive, liver tonic, stimulates secretion of bile, increases breast-milk production, antidepressant.

 Milk Thistle is also used as a long-term treatment for addiction recovery after the patient has stopped using drugs or alcohol as well as in acute emergency care for chemical or drug poisonings and valued remedy forf mushroom poisoning, and an I.V. drip of Milk Thistle extract is one of the typical emergency room treatments in Europe in such cases. Studies have also shown that Milk Thistle is exceptionally good at neutralizing industrial poisons, especially those used in dry cleaning. It is claimed to have the ability to greatly reduce the damage to the liver if taken within 72 hours of a large toxic exposure, as well as being a beneficial ongoing therapy if toxic exposure occurs frequently.

 Milk Thistle is effective in its scavenging the free radicals that the liver creates as a by-product of trying to process toxins, as well as stimulating the production of proteins and new cells in the liver. These effects can also be used as part of a protective, regenerative, cleansing program during and after illness or chemotherapy. It is used in a variety of liver and bladder conditions including hepatitis and cirrhosis. Recent research has confirmed traditional herbal knowledge, proving that the herb has a remarkable ability to protect the liver from damage resulting from alcoholic and other types of poisoning. The active ingredient appears to be silymarin.

Milk Thistle is one of Europe’s most intensively studied herbs with no acute or long-term toxicity has been found in association with its use.


* Mullein
It is a known expectorant, weak sedative, and used in respiratory disorders

* Nettles
  Nettles have provided us fibers for cloth and paper since the Bronze Age into the 20th century The plant is known for its tiny stinging hairs and its spice adding an aggressive biting flavor to foods.

 A tea is used as a blood tonic and detoxifying agent that also lowers blood sugar. The dry herb is a natural antihistamine and decongestant and used by people suffering from arthritis by rubbing herbal oils  directly on inflamed joints for relief from pain.  Commonly used in Europe as a spring tonic and general detoxifying remedy. Nettle leaves contain iron and vitamin C and used for treating anemia and poor circulation. .

Medical Uses: kidney-stones, bee stings, ill-effects of eating shellfish, gout, rheumatism, pain in right deltoid muscle, uric acid diathesis, allergic reactions, diminished secretion of milk after childbirth, pruritus vulvae, burns and scalds, sunburn with intense itching, hives, urticaria, chicken-pox. It also affects the breast glands, genitourinary organs, liver and spleen

 Tea and poultices made from nettle leaves are used to treat eczema and skin conditions. Nettle is a remedy for stinging, burning pains and is one of the best remedies for burns of the first degree. Its astringent properties are used to stop bleeding. Today, nettle is being used for hay fever, arthritis, anemia, and, surprisingly, even for nettle rash. A popular spring tonic, Nettle contains large amounts of nutrients, especially iron, calcium, silicon and potassium, and are opening and cleansing to the body, stimulating all types of elimination. Nettles are also reputed to be alkalizing to the blood, and to both remove uric acid and prevent its crystallization in the kidneys and joints, possibly helping with arthritis. Nettle has also shown some activity against allergies, and studies indicate that Nettle root has synergistic activity with Pygeum for the treatment of prostate disorders.


* Oat Seeds

* Passion Flower Leaf
As the name implies, is a truly beautiful plant,  and popular as a simple, gentle sedative and mild muscle relaxant.  The herb has valuable sedative and tranquilizing properties and has a long history of use as a medicine in Central and North America. It is still commonly used in Mexico for insomnia, epilepsy, and hysteria. It  has a combination of effects which increases respiration,and at the same time slows the heart rate, dilates the blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. This makes it potentially useful as a long-term therapy for the physical side of chronic tension.

 It can be helpful in conditions of muscle spasm, from injury, menstrual problems, or even stomach cramps. It has a very balanced action in cases of insomnia, and most people are calmed enough by it to sleep deeply and still wake refreshed and alert. The leaves are used in many pharmaceutical products to treat nervous disorders such as heart palpitations, anxiety, convulsions and sometimes high blood pressure. It is also used to prevent spasms from whooping cough, asthma and other diseases.

  Passion Flower is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, hypotensive sedative, tranquilizing. Used  insomnia of infants and the aged, tetanus, asthma, sleeplessness with delirium, sleeplessness in alcoholics or screaming children, morphine addiction, nocturnal cough, epilepsy, cholera, convulsions, delirium,dentition,  erysipelas, exophthalmos, hysteria, sciatica, and whooping cough.

* PARSLEY
  Rich in potassium, this herb issued as a garnish and meant to be eaten after a meal to assist in the digestion of a meal but due to the lack of understanding sensible traditions is most often left uneaten. It is a shame to let such nutritionally food go to waste so you may want to put it in your salad and enjoy the many benefits it offers in its many vitamins and  reputation in strengthen  the kidneys and helping with waste removal.


* Peppermint

* Pilewort
This herb is actually named for its effectiveness in treating hemorrhoids sometimes known as piles. it works by healing the blood vessels which can help to stop bleeding. You can either apply it externally as an ointment, take internally as a tincture, or drink it as a tea.

* Rosemary
This herb stimulates circulation and aids in memory processing.

* Skullcap

* St. Johns Wort

A well known and publisized  herb which is used to

* Valerian Root
Used to treat mild depression and elevate mood

  Native to Europe and western Asia. The medicinal properties of valerian were well known during  Roman times. Valerian root is used as a general tranquilizer for relieving nervous tension, insomnia and headaches. Valerian is known to decreases muscular spasm, and is useful in cases of nervous indigestion, bowel syndrome, stomach and menstrual cramps. Used for its sedative and painkilling properties, and as a muscle relaxant and nervine. Properties are sedative, relaxant, relieves muscle spasm, relieves anxiety, lowers blood pressure. Beneficial  in conditions such as insomnia, muscle spasms or stiffness, menstrual pain, headaches or other pain, and has been used  to calm the brain activity associated with epilepsy. German health care uses valerian as an effective treatment for restlessness and sleep disturbances resulting from nervous stressful conditions.


WARNING: Large or prolonged doses of Valerian can result in depression, nausea, dizziness, and loss of mental clarity.

* Yellow Dock Root