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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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