LIST OF NATURAL HERBS & THEIR BODY HEALING-ENABLING
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ABUTAAcne, arouse sexual desire (as an aphrodisiac), arthritis-like pain (rheumatism), asthma, bladder, bleeding (haemorrhage), boils, bronchitis, burns, chills, cholera, colds, colic, convulsions, cough, delirium, diabetes, diarrhoea, digestion problems, dog bites, dysentery, ease childbirth, erysipelas, eye infections, fevers, fluid retention, high blood pressure, improve fertility, itching, jaundice, kidney infections, loosen phlegm (as an expectorant), malaria, menstrual problems, pounding heart, rabies, respiratory tract problems, sense of well being (as a tonic), sexually transmitted diseases, skin problems, snake bites, sores, stomach ache, stop bleeding (as a styptic), toothaches, treat vaginal discharges (leucorrhoea), upset stomach, urinary tract problems, urine flow (as a diuretic), wounds ANAMU GUINEA HENWEEDEnhances immunity, expels worms, increases perspiration, increases urination, kills bacteria, kills cancer cells, kills candida, kills fungi, kills insects, kills leukaemia cells, kills viruses, lowers blood sugar, prevents tumours, promotes menstruation, reduces anxiety, reduces fever, reduces free radicals, reduces inflammation, reduces pain, reduces spasms, sedates ARNICAAcne, arthritis, Burns, Chapped lips, Eczema, Improve wound healing, Irritated nostrils, Muscle or cartilage pain, Reduce pain and swelling, Relieve irritations from trauma, Soothe and heal bruises and sprains, Ulcers BLACK WALNUT HULLSAsthma, Athlete's foot, Blisters, Blood purifier, Bronchitis, Cough, Eczema, Eye infections, Glandular disturbances, Gout, Irritations of the eyelid, Jock itch, Laxative, Parasites, Pruritus, Psoriasis, Reduce blood pressure, Rheumatism, Ringworm, Scabbing, Sleep patterns, Stimulate the appetite, Syphilis sores, Varicose ulcers, Worms BLADDERWRACKAgeing skin, Anxiety, Arthritis, Blood cleansing, Bronchitis, Burns, Constipation, Digestive disorders, Emphysema, Hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis), Heartburn, Insect bites, Iodine deficiency, Joint pain, Obesity, Over-sized thyroid gland (goiter), Skin diseases, Under-active thyroid (myxedema), Urinary tract disorder BLUE VERVAINAbscesses, Arthritis, Asthma, Bone bruises (contusions), Burns; for arthritis, Chest pain (angina), Cold symptoms, Depression, Digestive disorders, Dislocations, Exhaustion, Fever (and recovery after fever), Fluid retention (due to heart failure), Gallbladder pain, Generalized seizure, Gout, Hysteria, Increasing milk flow (if breast feeding), Iron-poor blood (anaemia), Irregular menstruation, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain (rheumatism), Kidney and lower urinary tract disorders, Liver and gallbladder disease, Menopause, Metabolic disorders, Nervous conditions, Other conditions of the mouth and throat, Pain, Sore throats, Spasms, Whooping cough, Wounds BUGLEWEEDAnxiety, Bleeding (Nosebleeds and heavy menstruation), Breast pain, Bronchitis, Chronic cough, Graves' disease, Haemoptysis, Lower high levels of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism), Nervousness, Pneumonia, Premenstrual syndrome, Thyrotoxicosis, Trouble sleeping (insomnia) BURDOCK ROOTAnorexia nervosa, Bladder infections, Cancer, Dry skin (ichthyosis), Eczema, Gastrointestinal (GI) complaints, Gout, Hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis), High blood pressure, Increase sex drive, Increase urine flow, Joint pain (rheumatism), Kill germs, Liver disease, Purify blood, Reduce fever, Skin conditions (including acne and psoriasis), Syphilis, Treat colds CANA FISTULABurns, Cancer, Constipation, Convulsions, Delirium, Diarrhoea, Dysuria, Epilepsy, Glandular tumours, Gravel, Hematuria, Pimples, Tumours (Abdomen, glands, liver, stomach and throat) CASCARA SAGRADACancer, Chronic constipation, Gallstones, Laxative, Liver ailments CATNIP NEPETA CATARIAAnxiety, Arthritis, Colds, Colic, Cramping, Fever, Flu, Gas (flatulence), Gastrointestinal (GI) upset, Haemorrhoids, Headaches, Hives, Increase urination, Indigestion, Migraine, Relieve swelling, Starting menstrual periods, Swine flu, Trouble sleeping (insomnia), Upper respiratory infections, Worms CHAGA MUSHROOMAntioxiant, Cancer, Digestion, Gastritis, Heart health, Immune system, Inflammation, Liver, Skin, Stress, Ulcer CHANCA PIEDRAGenitourinary system, Kidney, Liver, Spleen (kidney stones, gallstones etc), Stomach CHAPARRALAcne, Blood purifier, Cancer, Chicken pox, Diabetes, Dysmenorrhoea, Rheumatism, Sexually transmitted disease, Snakebite, Tuberculosis, Weight loss agent CHAPARRO AMARGOAmoebic dysentery, Flatulence, Hepatic amebiasis, Loss of appetite, Non ulcer dyspepsia with fullness CHICKWEEDAnaemia, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Itchy skin conditions, Mange, Period pains, Pulmonary disease, Rheumatic pains CLEAVERSBreast lumps, Enlarged glands, Enlarged or infected lymph nodes, Increase urine flow, Light wounds and burns, Painful urination, Poisonous bites and stings, Psoriasis (skin condition), Skin rashes, Ulcers COCOLMECADiuretic and slimming, Improving digestion, Reduces gases, Weightloss CONDURANGOAnaemia, Analgesic, Anorexia, Appetite stimulant, Bleeding gastric ulcers, Bleeding ulcers, Carminative (expels intestinal gas), Chologogue (increases gallbladder bile), Digestive and stomach problems, Dyspepsia, Gastralgia, Gastric ulcers, Gastritis, Haemostat (stops bleeding), Increase bile (gallbladder, liver and pancreas), Increase digestive juices, Indigestion, Inflammation, Nausea, Neuralgia, Relieve nausea and vomiting, Relieve stomach pain and cramps, Rheumatism, Snakebites, Stomach aches, Stomach cancer, Stomach ulcers, Stomachic (aids digestion), Syphilis, Venereal disease (Chlamydia, genital herpes, Gonorrhoea, HIV/AIDS, HPV, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis) DAMIANAAnxiety, Bed-wetting, Constipation, Depression, Depression, Headache, Nervous stomach, Sexual problems (aphrodisiac) DANDELION LEAFBlood tonic, Bruises, Cancer, Digestive tonic, Eczema, Gallstones, Increase bowel movements, Increase urine production, Intestinal gas, Joint pain, Loss of appetite, Muscle aches, Skin toner, Upset stomach, Viral infections DANDELION ROOTAppendicitis, Boils, Breast problems (inflammation, lack of milk flow), Diabetes, Diarrhoea, Eye problems, Fever, Gallbladder, Heartburn, Improve digestion, Kidney disease, Liver problems, Mild laxative, Skin problems, Stimulate appetite, Swelling, Upset stomach ELDERBERRIESBack and leg pain (sciatica), Boosting immune system, Cancer, Cause sweating, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Constipation, Flu (influenza), H1N1 (swine flu), Hay fever (allergic rhinitis), HIV/AIDS, Increase urine flow, Nerve pain (neuralgia), Sinus pain FEVERFEWAllergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Bone disorders, Cancer, Common cold, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Earache, Fever, Infertility, Intestinal gastrointestinal, Irregular menstrual periods, Liver disease, Migraine headaches, Muscular tension, Nausea, Prevention of miscarriage, Psoriasis (Skin disorder), Ringing in the ears (tinnitus), Swollen feet, Tired blood (anaemia), Toothaches, Upset stomach, Vomiting HOLY THISTLEBacterial infections, Boils, Colds, Cough, Diarrhoea, Fever, Increasing urine output, Indigestion, Loss of appetite, Promoting the flow of breast milk, Ulcers, Wounds HOODIA GORDONIIBring strength, Energy, Focus, Indigestion, Small infections, Suppress appetite, Well-being HOPSAnxiety, Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Bitter tonic, Bladder infections, Breast cancer, Excitability, High cholesterol, Improve appetite, Increase urine flow, Indigestion, Insomnia, Intestinal cramps, Irritability, Leg ulcers, Mucous colitis (intestinal disorder), Nerve pain, Nervousness, Ovarian cancer, Prolonged painful erection of the penis (priapism), Prostate cancer, Restlessness, Start the flow of breast milk, Tension, Tuberculosis HORSETAILAcne, Athlete's foot, Bed wetting in children, Bladder problems, Brittle bone, Broken bones, Bronchitis, Burns, Cardiovascular diseases, Chilblains, Cracked and tired feet, Diabetes, Drawing out pus from boils and carbuncles, Dyspepsia (impaired digestion), Edama, Fever, Fistulas, Fractures, Frostbite, Gastrointestinal conditions, Gingivitis, Haemorrhoids, Hair, Herpes simplex, Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, Itchiness, Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), Malaria, Muscle cramps, Nails, Nose bleed (other heavy bleeding), Osteoarthritis, Prostate problems, Rashes, Respiratory tract infections, Rheumatic disorders, Sprains, Strengthen immune system, Teeth, Tonsillitis, Tumors, Ulcers, Urinary tract infections, White spots on nails, Wounds HYDRANGEA ROOTBladder, urethra, prostate infections (urinary tract problems), Enlarged prostate, Hay fever, Inflamed or enlarged prostate glands, Kidney stones, Urinary stones or gravel (cystitis) IRISH MOSSBronchitis, Coughs, Food (diabetes patients), Gastritis, Inflammation of the urinary system, Lung problems, Ulceration KELPShedding water, Toxins LAVENDERAcne, Agitation related to dementia, Cancer, Depression, Hair loss (alopecia) & pain, Insomnia, Intestinal gas (flatulence), Joint pain, Loss of appetite, Meteorism (abdominal swelling from gas in the intestinal or peritoneal cavity), Migraine headaches, Nausea, Nerve pain, Nervousness, Promote menstruation, Repel mosquitoes (and other insects), Restlessness, Sores, Sprains, Toothaches, Upset stomach, Vomiting LEMON VERBENA LEAFSAgitation, Asthma, Chills, Colds, Colic, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Fever, Gas, Haemorrhoids, Indigestion, Joint pain, Skin conditions, Trouble sleeping (insomnia), Varicose veins LILY OF THE VALLEYHeart ailments, Rejuvenating the memory, Strengthening the brain LINDENBreathing problems (bronchitis), Bringing up phlegm, Cause sweating, Colds, Excessive breathing (haemorrhage), Fever, Headaches, High blood pressure, Increase urine production, Muscle spasms, Nervous tension, Problems with bladder control (incontinence), Rapid heartbeat, Sore throat, Stuffy nose, Trouble sleeping (insomnia) MANGO LEAFChest complaints, Diabetes, Diarrhoea, Fever, Hypertension MIMOSA PUDICAamoebic dysentery, Bleeding piles, Bronchitis, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Fastens wounds healing process, General weakness, Impotence, Neurological problems, Piles, Sinus, Urinary infections, Urogenital disorders, Wounds MULLEIN LEAFAnti-tumoral actions, Athlete's foot, Boils, Bronchitis, Carbuncles, Chilblains, Consumption, Coughs (related problems), Dry cough, Expectoration, Haemorrhoids, Pulmonary disease, Rashes, Skin infections, Skin problems, Sore throat, Sores, Warts PALO MULATOInsect bites, Measles, Rashes, Skin sores, Sunburn PAU D'ARCOAdaptogen, Brucella, Cancer, Candidiasis, Dysentery, Easing smokers cough, Fever, Fibromyalgia (FMS), General tonic, Helicobacter pylori (stomach ulcers), Immunostimulant, Infections, Inflammation, Lupus (SLE), Malaria, Parasites, Pneumonia, Schist soma, Staphylococcus aureus, Stomach complaints (stomach ulcers, irritable bowels etc), Streptococcus, Trypanosoma, Tuberculosis, Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), Yeast infections PRODIJIOSAbile synthesis, High blood glucose levels, Type 2, insulin-resistent diabetes PYGEUM BARKinflammation (enlarged prostate) QUASSIA HOMBRE GRANDEConstipation, Fever, Indigestion, Lice, Treating eating disorder (anorexia), Various worms RED CLOVERAsthma, Breast pain or tenderness (mastalgia), Bronchitis, Burns, Cancer prevention, Chronic skin diseases (eczema and psoriasis), Cough, High cholesterol, Indigestion, Menopause (hot flashes), Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Sexually transmitted diseases (STD s), Skin cancer, Skin sores, Whooping cough RED RASPBERRY LEAFGastrointestinal (GI) tract disorders (diarrhoea), Flu, Swine flu, Heart problems, Fever, Diabetes, Vitamin deficiency, Promote sweating, urination and bile production, Purification of skin and blood, Painful and heavy periods, Morning sickness (associated with pregnancy), Preventing miscarriage, Easing labour and delivery, Sore throat, Skin rash RED WILLOW BARKAnkylosing spondylitis (disease of the spine), Common cold, Fever, Flu, Gout, Headaches, Joint pain, Menstrual cramps, Muscle pains, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Treating lower back pain, Weight loss REISHI MUSHROOMAnti cancer, Immune system RHUBARB ROOT, Anal canal (anal fissures), Cold sores, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, Haemorrhoids, Heartburn, Stomach pains, Tears in the skin lining ROASTED DANDELION ROOTSBile and liver problems, Diuretic, Treat infections SAGEAlzheimer's disease, Bloating, Depression, Diarrhoea, Excessive milk flow (during nursing), Gas (flatulence), Heartburn, Loss of appetite, Memory loss, Painful menstrual periods, Reduce hot flashes (during menopause), Reducing overproduction of perspiration and saliva, Stomach pains (gastritis),, SANTA MARIAAntioxidant properties, Appetite stimulant, Building muscle mass, Digestive aid, Eye function, Female health, Heart health, Sedative, Toothache remedy, Weight control SARSAPARILLA ROOT (JAMAICAN)Digestive disorders, Fever, Increasing sweating, Kidney disease, Leprosy, Psoriasis (skin disease), Rheumatoid (RA), Steroid (performance enhancement or body-building), Syphilis, Treating gonorrhoea SAW PALMETTOBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) SEH HAWAnti-aging, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Digestion, Gallbladder, Inflammation, Liver Detox, Lower Blood Pressure, Relaxation, Sleep, Weight control SHEPHERDS PURSEBladder infections, Bleeding skin injuries, Blood in the urine, Cardiovascular system, Diarrhoea, Disorders of the skin, Gynaecological problems, Headaches, Hemostasis, Locomotor system, Long periods, Low blood pressure, Menstrual cramps, Mild heart failure, Nervous heart complaints, Nosebleeds, Premenstrual problems, Superficial burns, Vomiting blood SOURSOP LEAFDilates blood vessels, Expels worms, Kills bacteria, Kills cancer cells, Kills parasites, Kills viruses, Lowers heart rate, Reduces blood pressure, Reduces fever, Reduces spasms, Relieves depression, Sedates, Slows tumour growth, Stimulates digestion, Stops convulsions STINGING NETTLEAn enlarged spleen, Anaemia, Asthma, Astringent, Benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH] (enlarged prostate), Blood purification, Bowel bleeding, Cancer, Cardiovascular system, Diabetes, Diarrhoea, Diuretic (joint ailment), Dysentery, Eczema, Gastrointestinal tract, General tonic, Gout, Haemorrhage, Hair loss (alopecia), Hay fever, Inability to urinate, Influenza, Irritable bladder, Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), Locomotor system, Lung congestion, Muscle aches and pains, Night-time urination, Nosebleeds, Oesteoarthritis, Oily hair, Oily scalp, Painful urination, Poor circulation, Preventing signs of ageing, Rash, Rheumatism, Skin, Stomach acid, Too frequent urination, Urinary tract infection (UTI), Urinary tract inflammation, Uterine bleeding, Wound healing TAMARIND LEAFAntioxidant, Boils, Conjunctivitis, Hemorrhoids, Metabolism, Sprains, Swollen joints TAMARIND POWDERConstipation, Skeletal fluorosis VALARIAN ROOTAnxiolytic effects, Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Chronic fatigue (CFS), Depression, Epilepsy, Excitability, Fear of illness (hypochondria), Headaches, Hysterical states, Insomnia, Menstrual cramps, Migraines, Mild tremors, Muscle and joint pain, Nervous asthma, Restlessness, Sedative, Stomach upset, Symptoms related to menopause (hot flashes and anxiety) WILD CHERRY BARKBronchitis, Cancer, Colds, Diarrhoea, Digestive disorders, Gout, Other lung problems, Pain, Sedative, expectorant, drying and cough suppressing effects, Whooping cough WORMWOODFever, Gall bladder disease, Healing wounds, Increase sexual desire, Insect bites, Intestinal spasms, Liver disease, Loss of appetite, Reduce pain, Stimulate imagination, Stimulate sweating, Tonic, Upset stomach, Worm infections YARROWAbsence of menstruation, Common cold, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Fever, Gastrointestinal (GI) tract discomfort, Hay fever, Induce sweating, Loss of appetite, Painful, lower pelvic, cramp-like conditions (for women), Relieve toothaches, Stop bleeding (Haemorrhoids), Wounds YELLOW DOCK ROOTEnlarged lymphs, Excessive itching, Laxative, Obstructive jaundice, Pain and swelling (inflammation) of the nasal passage, Psoriasis (constipation), Rashes, Respiratory tract, Scurvy (vitamin deficiency), Sexually transmitted diseases, Skin diseases, Skin inflammation (dermatitis), Stop or slow cancer growth, Tonic, Toothpaste, Treat bacterial infections
*UK English used. Updated 26th February 2017. For treatments,
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