-internally for menstrual discomfort
1/2 tsp of powdered root in 1 cup of water covered for 15 mins and flavoured with lemon and honey
1 cup a day in small doses
Balm of Gilead: (populus gileadensis)
-use closed buds
-can relieve laryngitis, coughs, sore throats, upper respitory and bronchial infections
-syrup 1 tbsp three times a day; tincture 1 tsp three times a day
Barberry: (berberis valgaris)
-use bark of root or stem
-has antibiotic qualities; liver and gall bladder remedies
-may be useful with urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, sore throats and diarrhea
-may help stimulate immune system
-may relieve symptoms of hepatitis, jaundice and chronic liver disease
-may help detoxify liver in cases of alcoholism, poor diet and drug abuse
-may relieve spleen enlargement and some chronic stomach ailments
-capsules 2 - 5 three times a day; decoction 1 cup a day; tincture 1/2 to 1 tsp. three times a day
*never to be taken during pregnancy
Bayberry: (myrica cerifera)
-use bark of root
-used for diarrhea; food poisoning; chronic gastritis and dysentary (often combined with ginger)
-may help reduce fever
-as a mouthwash will relieve sore throat and gums
-apply locally to help heal wounds; apply as compress to varicose veins and hemorrhoids; capsules 1
three times a day; extract 1/2 to 1 tsp three times a day
Bistort: (polygonum bistorta/adderwort, dragon weed, English serpentary or snakeweed)
-use rhizome {rootstalk} and root
-powerful astringent
-can help stop bleeding of all kinds
-effective for diarrhea, colitis, diverticulitis and dysentery
-as a mouthwash to treat gum disease
-as a douche to counteract vaginal discharge
-capsules 1 - 5 three times a day; extract 1/2 to 1 tsps three times a day; tincture 1 tsp three times a day
douche when needed
Black Haw: (viburnum prunifolium/sweet viburnum)
-use dried bark of root; stem or trunk
-tonic or sedative for female reproductive system, powerful uterine relaxant for menstrual cramps
-may relieve headaches, arthritis, fever, pain, reduce high blood pressure, effective in treating asthma
-capsules 5 - 10 three times a day; decoction 2 tsps of dried bark in one cup of water boiled for 10 mins.
three times a day and sweeten with lemon or honey; tincture 1 tsp three times a day
Blessed Thistle: (cnicus benedictus)
-use dried above ground parts and seeds
-can improve digestion; relieve stomach cramps, indigestion and gas; can stimulate appetite (anorexia);
used in treatment of liver disorders like jaundice or hepatitis; may help lower fevers; used to stop
bleeding and resolve blood clots; can correct hormonal balances that lead to irregular cycles and
discomfort
-capsules 1 three times a day; extract 10 -20 drops in water or juice daily
Boneset: (eupatorium perfoliatum/feverwort or thoroughwort)
-use dried above ground parts
-diaphoretic (promotes perspiration) for treatment of fevers and flus; may be used to treat diarrhea;
can relieve night sweats; treatment for jaundice and skin disorders
-capsules 4 - 10 three times a day; extract 10 - 40 drops in water or juice daily; infusion 1 cup three
times a day
Buchu: (barosma betuline or agathosma betulina)
-use leaves
-effective for benign enlargement of prostate; effective for urinary tract infections; cystitis; may be
effective in treatment of early stages of diabetes; can help with bed wetting; treatment of veneral
disease
-capsules 1 three times a day; tincture 1 tsp. three times a day; extract 10 - 30 drops in water or juice
Burdock: (arctium lappa/barbane, beggar's buttons, lappa, thorny burr)
-use roots
-for blood purification; treatment of eczema, psoriasis, poison ivy and oak; boils; canker sores;
promotes urination and perspiraton; effective stomach and kidney tonic
-hot compresses for arthritis, rheumatism and hemorrhoids
-capsules 1 three times a day; extract 10 - 25 drops in water or juice daily; salve - locally
Butcher's Broom: (ruscus aculeatus/sweet broom)
-use leaves
-can relieve water retention, improve circulation, alleviate limb pain, treatment of arthritis and
rheumatish, reduce hemorrhoidal swelling
-capsules 1 three times a day; extract 10 - 20 drops in juice or water daily; ointment locally as needed
