SAGE LEAF: (Salvia Officinalis)
A "spring cleaning", high mineral tonic herb, effective in improving weak digestion and drying up chronic winter mucous excess. Primary Uses: as part of a formula for colds and flu; as a primary herb in teas for gas and indigestion; as a specific in a deodorant formula; as a gargle for sore throat; as part of a treatment for chronic cystitis. Secondary Uses: to help stop lactation during weaning; for nerve conditions; trembling, vertigo and depression; as a hair rinse to return hair to its original color; as a poultice for tumors.
SARSAPARILLA ROOT: ( Smilax Aristolochaefolia)
A natural steroid and progesterone precursor with wide-ranging properties, from improving sports performance and scaling skin conditions, to tonifying the female system and relieving arthritic pain and stiffness. Primary Uses: as a definitive natural steroid for testosterone production in the body, particularly useful for body building as a source of muscle building hormone; as part of a body balancing and blood purifying combination; as a specific for itching, scaling skin conditions; such as eczema, psoriasis and herpes; as a specific in a female or male hormone and gland balancing compound; as part of a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis; as a liver healant for chronic hepatitis. Secondary Uses: in the treatment of venereal disease; as part of a douche for female leuchorrea; as part of a formula for petit mal; in the treatment of fungal infections, such as ringworm, skin eruptions, and athlete's foot; as a mild diuretic; as a hormone precursor to help counteract male pattern baldness.
SASSAFRAS ROOT BARK: (Sassafras Albidum)
A highly aromatic diaphoretic and blood cleansing herb, useful against inflammatory skin diseases and arthritic conditions. Primary uses; as a warming diuretic to reduce the pain and congestion of arthritis, rheumatism and gout; for skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis; as part of a cold and flu compound to reduce fever and induce sweating. Secondary uses: as part of a mouthwash and tooth powder; the oil, externally to combat head lice and ringworms.
SAW PALMETTO BERRY: (Serenoa Serrulata)
A primary tissue building and gland stimulating herb for toning and strengthening the male reproductive system; also effective in cases of prostatitis and wasting pulmonary diseases. Primary Uses: as a specific in all formulas for male impotence, sterility and reproductive problems; to reduce inflammation and swelling of enlarged prostate (BPH); as a general male toning agent; as part of a formula for gastro-intestinal infection; to help rid the lungs and chest of excess mucous in respiratory problems. Secondary Uses: as part of a combination to increase female fertility; as part of a formula to build stamina and endurance; as a hormone stimulant to enlarge underdeveloped breasts in women, and testicles in men.
SCHIZANDRA BERRY: (Schizandrae Chinensis)
A tonic and adaptogen herb with circulation-stimulating activity. Primary Uses: as part of a longevity and immune stimulation combination; as a tonic wine for wasting diseases, such as T.B. and diabetes.
SCULLCAP HERB: (Scutellaria Latiflora)
An aromatic powerful nervine, with wide ranging sedative, anti- spasmodic and calming use. Primary Uses: as a specific for every nervous system problem, including D.T.’s, insomnia, hysteria, convulsions, tremor and palsy, muscle tics and twitching, neuralgia, Parkinson’s disease, vertigo and many others; for nervous tension and emotional upset; an excellent herb for a formula to break alcohol and drug addiction; as an anti-spasmodic for menstrual pain and cramping; as part of a formula for epilepsy, petit mal and seizures; as part of a high blood pressure combination. Secondary Uses: as part of a treatment for bedwetting; as part of a tonic for promoting focused meditation; to relieve hiccups.
SENNA LEAF & PODS: (Cassia Angustafolia)
A powerful cathartic that can cause laxative dependency and often griping, cramping and stomach upset if over used or abused (not for long term use). Senna should always be used with other herbs, such as ginger, cardamom or fennel to reduce negative effects and balance purgative activity. Primary Uses: as a specific to relieve acute constipation; as part of vermifuge for intestinal worms or parasites; as part of a formula to reduce fever. NOTE: DO NOT USE DURING PREGNANCY, OR IF THERE IS INFLAMMATION IN THE BOWEL OR INTESTINAL TRACT.
SHEPHERD’S PURSE: (Capsella Bursa Pastrois)
A very effective hemostatic to control bleeding, particularly in cases of excessive menstruation and in childbirth. Primary uses: as a specific for excessive menstrual and post-partum bleeding; as a specific to control excessive bleeding in the stomach, lungs, uterus, and kidneys; as part of a formula to control bleeding ulcers; as a gentle diuretic to relieve water retention in kidney malfunction; as an astringent herb in a combination for diarrhea. Secondary uses: externally applied to bleeding sores, cuts, wounds, nosebleeds, and bruises; as part of a formula to break down uric acid sediment; as a mild diuretic.
SIBERIAN GINSENG: (Eleutherococcus Senticosus)
An excellent general tonic and nutritive herb with particular stimulation for the circulatory system, and exhibiting many of the rejuvenative, adaptogen properties of Ginseng in terms of energy and endurance. Primary Uses: in all tonic and energy formulas as a combatant to depression and fatigue, especially where rebuilding system strength after mental or physical exhaustion, and stress; as part of an immune rebuilding combination to increase body resistance to disease; an effective component in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, stimulating adrenal function, and raising sexual potency and vitality. Secondary Uses: in relief of arthritis and other congestive problems, such as heart disease and chronic respiratory ailments.
SLIPPERY ELM BARK: (Ulmus Fulva)
A strengthening, soothing demulcent herb, ideal for sore, inflamed, ulcerated mucous membranes and wasting disease. Primary Uses: as a key part of combinations for stomach, bowel and colon sores, ulcers and inflammation; as a specific for stomach and lung cancer lesions; as a throat coat and demulcent expectorant for dry sore throats and coughs; as a soothing part of a formula for indigestion and gastritis; a soothing astringent for diarrhea. Secondary Uses: as a poultice or compress for bed sores, gangrene and abscesses; as part of an arthritis or gout formula; as a tea to settle the stomach from nausea.
SPIKENARD ROOT: ( Aralia Racemosa)
A lung and respiratory tonic, with general blood purifying properties. Primary uses: as part of a combination for chronic lung weakness. Secondary uses: as part of treatment for venereal disease.
SPILANTHES FLOWERING TOPS & ROOT: (Spilanthes Acmella)
Promotes secretion of saliva and is useful in improving the appetite and digestive functions, overcoming nausea and vomiting and eases flatulence.
SPIRULINA:
A highly nutritive micro-algae; an excellent source of protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals (particularly calcium), and amino acids. Primary Uses: as a basis for weight control, high and low blood sugar support; as part of a blood building and liver support combination; in a formula for eyesight improvement (glaucoma and cataracts).
SQUAW VINE HERB "Partridge Berry": (Mitchella Repens)
A uterine tonic herb used to prepare for childbirth, and for the relief of painful menstruation. Primary Uses: as part of a pre-delivery combination to ease childbirth; in a formula to relieve menstrual pain by normalizing blood flow. Secondary Uses: as an astringent to treat mucous colitis.
STILLINGIA ROOT: (Stillingia Sylvatica)
A specific for chronic skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. Primary uses: as a fresh tincture for skin disorders, syphilis and leuchorrhea. Secondary uses: as a tea for some chronic liver disorders.
ST. JOHN'S WORT HERB: (Hypericum Perforatum)
A strong anti-viral, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-depressant. Primary Uses: for control of viral infections, such as staph, strep, HPV and HIV viral strains; for reduction and control of tumor growths, both malignant and benign; for nerve pain control in conditions such as sciatica, neuralgia, and rheumatism; and for "mental burnout" conditions, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (EBV). Secondary Uses: to help rebuild strong nerve structure, and mild immune stimulation, and for topical trauma conditions, such as skin cancers, varicose veins, scrapes and burns.
STEVIA HERB: (Stevia Rebaudiana)
A nutritive herb, with eight times the sweetening power of sugar. Botanical composition and assimilation properties allow it to be acceptable to both hypoglycemics and diabetics in small quantities as a sweetening agent. Primary Uses: as a tea, food, and drink sweetener.
STONE ROOT: (Collinsonia Canadensis)
An astringent and anti-spasmodic herb for the treatment and prevention of stones and sediment in the urinary, urethral, kidney and gall bladder systems. Primary uses: as a specific for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and prostate inflammatory problems. Secondary uses: as a strong diuretic in a bladder/kidney formula dealing with cystitis and inflammation.
STRAWBERRY LEAF: (Fragaria Vesca)
A blood purifying herb particularly useful in skin cleansing. Primary Uses: as part of an eczema/psoriasis healing combination; as part of a female balancing tea. Secondary Uses: as a balancing agent for the intestinal system, especially in cases of diarrhea and bowel weakness.
SUMA ROOT:(pfaffia Paniculata)
A South American herb, rich in Germanium and allantoin, with Ginseng-like tonic activity. Primary Uses: as part of a combination to enhance both energy and immune strength; in a formula to reduce malignant tumor growth. Secondary Uses: to help regulate blood sugar and provide energy, particularly for hypoglycemia.
TANSY HERB: (Tanacetum Vulgare)
An emmenagogue herb to promote delayed or suppressed menstruation. It is also an effective vermifuge. Primary uses: in small doses as part of a menstrual regulant formula. Secondary uses: A digestive bitter to relieve indigestion; as part of an enema formula to rid the colon and digestive system of thread and round worms; externally as a wash or lotion for lice. Note: use sparingly; avoid when pregnant.
TEA TREE OIL: (Melaleuca Alternafolia)
An extremely effective Australian herb with anti-fungal and anti-biotic properties. Primary Uses: internally as a dilute solution for mouth and gum problems, and as a vaginal douche; externally, undiluted, as an anti-fungal agent for warts, tumors, basal cell carcinomas, etc..., dandruff, seborrhea, psoriasis, and many types of skin conditions. Secondary Uses: as an insect repellant and bite or sting healer; effective for both animals and people.
THUJA LEAF & TWIGS: (Thuja Occidentalis)
A high oil blood cleansing, expectorant, hemostatic, and anti-fungal herb, effective both internally and externally against rheumatic and inflamed skin conditions, diarrhea, ringworm and thrush. Primary uses: as a specific expectorant against bronchial congestion; externally and internally as an anti-fungal for ringworm, thrush and athlete’s foot infections; as an internal treatment for dysentery, especially where there is rectal bleeding; as part of a treatment for psoriasis. Secondary uses: externally as a treatment for stubborn warts; as a soothing diuretic for urinary incontinence; to overcome side effects against vaccines and innoculations; as an aid in delayed menstruation. Note: do not use when pregnant.
THYME LEAF: (Thymus Valgaris)
An excellent children’s all-purpose remedy; an anti-spasmodic and aid to sluggish digestion, with some anti-oxidant and anti-biotic activity. Primary uses: as part of a digestive formula where there is weak HCI activity; as part of a gentle remedy for childhood respiratory infection, asthma, bronchitis, diarrhea, whooping cough, colds and flu. Secondary uses: taken before bed, it is a traditional remedy against bedwetting and nightmares.
TIENCHI GINSENG: (Panax Pseudoginseng)
ROOT: An herb with ginseng-like tonic properties, valuable for its ability in acute conditions to curtail internal bleeding from injuries and wounds. Internally it can dissolve blood clots, and circulatory obstructions. Primary uses: as a blood and cardiac tonic particularly for athletes; as a hemostatic for hemorrhaging and abnormal bleeding; to keep circulation clear in cases of embolism and phlebitis. Secondary uses: as an external hemostatic liniment for sprains, and injury trauma.
TURKEY RHUBARB ROOT: see Rhubarb Root.
TURMERIC ROOT: (Curcuma Longa)
An aromatic liver stimulant to alkalize, cleanse the blood and help dissolve sediment. Primary Uses: as a specific to reduce uterine tumors; a specific in the reduction and clearing of skin cancers; part of a menstrual pain relief formula; applied externally to injuries and skin tumors.
USNEA LICHEN: (Usnea Spp.)
Old man’s beard as it is sometimes called, contains usneic acid, which is strong respiratory and urinary antibiotic. This herb is useful in the treatment of bronchitis, pleurisy, and other respiratory infections, as well as being an effective treatment of urinary tract, kidney, and bladder infections.
UVA URSI LEAF: (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi)
A definitive urinary antiseptic for bladder and kidney infections; also a broad range remedy for diabetes, liver and spleen problems, hemorrhoids, kidney stones, bed wetting and mucous discharges. Primary Uses: as a specific in all formulas for bladder and kidney infection and irritation; as part of a formula to dissolve kidney stones; as a major component in a prostate inflammation compound; as a diuretic in the treatment of female disorders and diabetes; to cleanse and strengthen liver and spleen; to control excess mucous discharge in urine and bowels; externally and internally for hemorrhoids and piles. Secondary Uses: as a treatment for bedwetting; as a douche for vaginal sores and infection; as part of a combination for venereal disease; to control post-partum kidney/bladder infection.
VALERIAN ROOT: (Valeriana Officinalis)
A strong pain relieving safe sedative herb for insomnia, anxiety, and depression, without narcotic side effects. It is also an effective anti-spasmodic and healant to the nervous system. Primary Uses: as a specific in any and all combinations for nervous tension, stress, insomnia, nerve and arthritic pain, menstrual cramping and muscle spasms; a specific with feverfew for the relief of migraine and cluster headaches; as a cardio-tonic agent to normalize heart palpitations while strengthening circulatory activity; as part of a safe calming formula for hyperactivity and restlessness in children; as part of a combination for hypertension and high blood pressure; as a sedative for childhood diseases, so that natural rest and sleep can promote healing; to counteract epileptic fits and petit mal. Secondary Uses: as a brain tonic for mental exhaustion; as a calmative for hysteria and manic-depression where the cause is emotional or mental trauma; to overcome hypochondria; for the treatment of colic, gas and flatulence in infants; as part of a formula for indigestion from nervous stomach.
WATERCRESS HERB: (Nasturtium Officinale)
A mineral -rich diuretic herb effective as part of a liver and organ cleanse. Primary Uses: in a liver formula to stimulate better metabolic activity, increase bile production and dispel gas; as a specific in a high mineral combination.
WHITE OAK BARK: (Quercus Alba)
A strong astringent/anti-septic herb effective for strengthening capillaries in many inflammatory swelling problems, such as hemorrhoids, varicose veins, gums, goiter, and internal tumors; a normalizer for liver, kidney, and spleen functions. Primary uses: as a specific for all rectal inflammations, such as hemorrhoids and piles; as a specific in the treatment of diarrhea, leucorrhea and dysentery; to tone prolapsed organs; as a diuretic in a formula for dissolving and passing kidney stones and other bleeding kidney/bladder problems. Secondary Uses: in a formula to dissolve gallstones; as a gargle for sore throat; applied as a wash locally to gum and vein inflammations; used topically for ringworm, and fungal sores and ulcerations; as a compress and internally for goiter; as a douche for vaginal infection; as part of a combination to decrease menstrual flow; part of a formula to expel pin & thread worms.
WHITE WILLOW BARK: (Salix Alba)
A bitters tonic herb most generally used to treat headache pain and nervous system disorders without the stomach irritation properties of aspirin. (Aspirin is a synthetic extraction of white willow). Primary Uses: as an anti-inflammatory specific in headache combinations; as a analgesic for the pain of arthritis, bursitis and gout; for sore muscles and tendons; to lower fever through increased blood flow and sweating. Secondary Uses: as a natural safe treatment for earache and toothache; as a relaxant part of a vermifuge; as part of a strengthening eyewash compound.
WHITE PINE BARK: (Pinus Strobus)
A warming, circulation stimulant. Primary Uses: in traditional combinations to overcome or prevent the onset of colds and flu by raising circulatory action.
WILD CHERRY BARK: (Prunus Serotina)
One of the best herbs for respiratory complaints, coughs and lowered wintertime immune defenses. ( A good spring tonic). Primary Uses: as a specific in a throat coat for irritating coughs, whooping coughs, and bronchial congestion coughs; as part of a formula for asthma. Secondary Uses: as a tonic for a sluggish digestive and elimination system; as an eyewash for inflammation.
WILD INDIGO ROOT: (Baptisia Tinctoria)
Wild Iindigo’s anti-microbial action makes it useful in treating focused infections, particularly those of the ear, nose and throat. Also used systemically to treat enlarged and inflamed lymph nodes.
WILD LETTUCE LEAF: (Lactuca Virosa)
An anti-spasmodic and calming nervine-sedative herb for relaxation and sleep. Primary uses: in combinations to relieve insomnia and hyperactivity. (particularly effective for children) As part of a menstrual relief formula. Secondary uses: for spasmodic cough and whooping cough, and colic; as a muscle relaxant to relieve body aches and strain.
WILD YAM ROOT: (Dioscorea Villosa)
A traditional medicine contraceptive herb with hormone precursors of progesterone and other steroids. Today used as a female hormone balancer for menstrual pain. Primary Uses: as a specific for female toning combinations; as a soothing digestive herb for diverticulitis and gallbladder problems; as a cortico-steroid addition to a formula for arthritic and rheumatic relief; as a blood sugar regulant for hypoglycemia.
WINTERGREEN LEAF: (Gaultheria Procumbens)
An aromatic analgesic herb with aspirin family qualities, used both externally and internally for pain relief. Primary Uses: externally as an analgesic in a variety of pain relief formulas, from headaches to muscle and sciatic pain, to rheumatic & arthritic pain; as a gargle for sore throat. Secondary Use: as an anti-inflammatory in urinary problems.
WITCH HAZEL BARK AND LEAF: (Hamamelis Virginiana)
A strong astringent herb effective in stopping bleeding both internally and externally, and in reducing swelling and inflammations from bruises, hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Primary Uses: as part of a formula to stop hemorrhage; as an aid in controlling vaginal discharge in leucorrhea. Secondary Uses: externally to reduce swelling of hemorrhoids and varicose veins; internally to reduce diarrhea.
WOOD BETONY HERB: (Betonica Officinalis)
A sedative and analgesic herb with particular effectiveness for face, head and nerve pain. Primary Uses: as part of a headache, migraine or nervous tension pain formula; in the treatment of neuralgia; as a relaxant in a stress formula.
WORMWOOD HERB: (Artemisia Absinthium)
A bitters herb generally used to expel intestinal worms and parasites. Primary Uses: as a specific for all intestinal parasite and worm infestations. Secondary Uses: as a bitters digestive stimulant; to reduce fever; as a wash to relieve skin itching and rashes. NOTE: ABORTIVE PROPERTIES--DO NOT TAKE WHILE PREGNANT.
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YARROW FLOWERS: (Achillea Millefolium)
A powerful diaphoretic and antiseptic used for fevers, cold and flu. Primary Uses: as a specific in a formula for cold and flu to induce sweating and lower fever; as a urinary antiseptic for cystitis. Secondary Uses: as a diuretic in a combination to lower blood pressure; as a poultice to stop bleeding wounds.
YELLOW DOCK ROOT: (Rumex Crispus)
A rich source of herbal iron, particularly effective for liver, gallbladder, spleen and skin disorders. Primary Uses: as a specific in treating anemia, and in blood building formulas in general; a specific in liver, gallbladder, spleen and other iron deficiency disorders; as an effective lymphatic cleanser and mild blood purifier; as a mild astringent in a combination for hemorrhoids and other internal bleeding problems; as part of a formula for eczema and psoriasis; as a treatment for jaundice due to congestion; as part of a combination to dissolve cancerous growths and tumors; as part of a strengthening formula in the elimination of intestinal parasites. Secondary Uses: as part of a mild purgative for constipation; to help promote production of bile; as part of a blood building iron and vitamin C compound; as part of a building male system combination.
YERBA SANTA LEAF: (Eriodictyon Californicum)
tea and externally as a skin wash. An expectorant herb with digestive cleansing properties. Primary uses: as part of a "sping cleaning" combination. Secondary uses: externally as an antidote for poison oak rashes. Note: contains caffeine.
YLANG YLANG: (Unona odorata anonaceae)
Used for hypotension. Considered soothing. Also used for oily skin.
Oil is used in perfumery, massage, bath, facials, masks.
YOHIMBE BARK: (Coryanthe Yohimbe)
A hormone stimulant, particularly effective in the production of testosterone. Primary Uses: as an aphrodisiac affecting both the male impotence and female frigidity. Secondary Uses: in bodybuilding and athletic formulas where more testosterone production is desired. NOTE: DO NOT TAKE IF THERE IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OR HEART ARRYTHMIA.
YUCCA ROOT: (Yucca Spp.)
An anti-inflammatory phytosterol with the ability to break up inorganic mineral obstructions and deposits. Primary Uses: in pain-relieving combinations for arthritic and joint pain, and sediment-caused inflammation as in gout, rheumatism, and cystitis or prostatitis. Secondary Uses: As an aid to establishing stable friendly flora balance in the G.I. tract, and for asthmatic symptom relief.
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