The Top Five Herbs to Grow in Wisconsin

Jane Hawley Stevens

Four Elements Organic Herbals
North Freedom, WI.
 1. Easy to grow, 2. They have multiple uses
Reasons 3. Mostly beautiful
I chose
These
Herbs…
The Herbs: Echinacea, Lemon Balm, Sage,
Chamomile and
Calendula
Echinacea
purpurea
 Echinacea- Immune System
• E. purpurea, E. pallida andStimulant
E. angustifolia – All of them work, the
constituents levels vary, but work harmoniously. Have great anti-infective
quality

• Best taken the day before you get sick, when you feel “off”. The best
method is to take one or 2 droppers full of Tincture every hour or two at
onset of infection.

• Helpful externally or internally. Indian name was Snakebite Root, implying

the antiseptic action topically.

• All parts useful, flowers, leaves and roots.

• The most powerful overall herbal remedy for viral and bacterial infections

• Increases T cell formation, interferon production, phagocytosis, white blood

cell activity, stimulates lymphatic system, is anti-inflammatory, proven by
the German Commission E.
Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis
 Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis
• My favorite herb due to its many profound
uses.
• Anti-viral, calming nervine , stomach ache
relief, joy enhancing, soothing, sedative
• tastes great!
• Paraclesus believed it would “completely
revivify a man, esteemed of great use in all
complaints from a disordered state of the
nervous system”
• The London Dispensary (1696) says “an
essence of Balm every morning will renew
youth, strengthen the brain, relieve
languishing nature, and prevent baldness”
• Anti-viral quality has proven effective
against herpes, mumps, the flu and
Newcastle disease
• Considered a cure all: carminative,
diaphoretic, anti-spasmodic, toothache,
sore ,cramps, insomnia
Sage, Salvia officinalis
Salvia root word means “to heal”
Antiseptic and drying in nature, so good
for inflammation and infection, like
colds and runny noses.
A bit bitter, so good for digestion.
Strengthening and tonifying for the
endocrine, nervous and immune
systems
Great topically for infections and achy
muscles.
Infusion makes a great gargle for
sore throats, bleeding gums and
ulcers.
Immune stimulant
Helps with estrogen deficiency, assisting
with pituitary and adrenal
deficiency.
Used for excessive perspiration
Chamomile, Matricaria officinalis
• Re-seeding annual
• Calming and sometimes even sleep
inducing
• Great remedy for stomach
complaints, calming bitter,
carminative and aromatic.
• Great anti-inflammatory
• Makes an idea eyewash or eye
compress
• Tastes great in tea
• Was called “Plant’s Physician”,
stating that nothing contributes to
the health of a garden as a number
of chamomile herbs dispersed there.
If another plant is drooping or sickly,
9 out of 10 times it will recover, if
you plant chamomile there!
 Calendula officinalis
• Re-seeding annual
• One of the best skin herbs
• Gently stimulating and
diaphoretic
• Anti-fungal, mild antiseptic
• Flowers relieve bug bites
• Useful in healing ulcers and
varicose veins
• Useful for sprains and
wounds
• Softening and healing on the
skin
• Runner-Up Herbs
• Holy Basil, Tulsi Lavender
• Elderberry Yarrow
• Rue

Runner Up
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Just one hour from Madison

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E. 8984 Weinke Rd North Freedom, WI.
53951