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• Herbal Remedies :: Version1
  Herbal Remedies
  
  
  EQUIPMENT:
  
  Use only stainless steel, glass, porcelain or ceramic pots for heated mixtures. Never use aluminum or iron as they will taint the mixture. All storage containers should have air tight lids. Plastic can be used, but I do not recommend it for liquids. No matter what type of container you choose, make sure it is clean, dry and in large enough quantity for your needs.
  
  
  CAPSULES:
  
  Use all natural gelatin capsules when using powdered herbs. Many herbs have a bitter taste, this often is the medicinal value in the herb, but makes teas unpleasant. Capsules can be used to take herbs quickly and pleasantly.
  
  
  DECOCTION:
  
  This is a preparation made by boiling herbal substances in water for a considerable period of time, usually about 30 minutes. Hard materials such as pieces of roots, bark, seeds, etc. are usually prepared in this way as they require longer subjection to heat in order to extract their active principles. Generally 1 ounce of the botanical substance is placed in 1 pint of cold water. The container is then covered and the solution allowed to boil for one-half hour, after which it is then strained, cooled and ready for use. However, since some of the water boils away, may herbalists prefer to use 1 1\2 pints of water so that when the boiling period has ended, the decoction measures approximately 1 pint.
  
  
  FOMENTATION:
  
  Dip cloth in the infusion or decoction, wring it out, and apply locally.
  
  
  INFUSIONS:
  
  Infusions are frequently called teas, and are generally prepared in the amount of 1 ounce of the plant substance to 1 pint of water. However, sometimes plants contain very active principles, and little less herb is sufficient. Bring the water to a boil and pour over the herb, in a covered container, let the solution steep (stand) for 15 minutes (stirring occasionally). When the steeping has ended, strain the infusion and use. Infusions can be prepared by placing 1 teasthingy of the plant substance in a cup and pouring boiling water over it. It is then covered with a saucer and allowed to steep for 15 minutes, after this, it is strained and used. Sometimes a little honey is added to make the infusion more palatable. INFUSIONS ARE NEVER ALLOWED TO BOIL.
  
  
  OINTMENTS OR SALVE:
  
  An easy method to make a salve or ointment is to take approximately eight parts of vaseline or vegetable shortening and two parts of the herb you are wanting to use. Heat on low heat and stir occasionally for 20 minutes. Let cool, strain into glass or porcelain container with a wide opening, for easy assess.
  
  
  POULTICES:
  
  Poultices are used to apply moist heat to draw or soothe. Fresh leaves of the particular herb called for is bruised and steeped in boiling water (only enough to moisten) for a short time. The leaves are then spread between two pieces of cloth and applied as hot as possible, then, covered with a dry cloth to retain heat. A second poultice is prepared while the first one is still being used. It is to replace the first poultice the moment it begins to noticeably lose heat. The powdered herb of a plant may be substituted for the fresh leaves. Use enough of the powdered herb to make a paste. The paste is then spread between two pieces of cloth, applied and renewed, several times.
  
  
  SYRUP:
  
  Boil tea for 20 minutes, add 1 oz. glycerin, and seal up in bottles, as you would fruit. Small juice bottles are the right size for this.
  
  
  TINCTURE:
  
  These are spirit preparations made with pure or diluted alcohol (not rubbing alcohol), brandy, vodka, or gin is the best. Tinctures are used because some herbs will not yield their properties to water alone, or may be rendered useless by application of heat. In other instances, an herb will more readily impart it's active principles when prepared as a tincture. Usually, 4 ounces of water and 12 ounces of alcohol is mixed with 1 ounce of the powdered herb. The mixture is allowed to steep (stand) for 2 weeks, the bottle should be shaken thoroughly every night. After the 2 weeks are up, the clear liquid is strained off carefully, so as not to disturb the sediment. Strain and discard the sediment. The tincture is then bottled for use.
  
  
  
  A
  ABSCESSES: Carrot powder (poultice), slippery elm.
  ACNE: Burdock, chaparral, parsley, echinacea, red clover, capsicum.
  AGING: Kombucha.
  ANEMIA: Alfalfa, Red beet root, yellow dock root, strawberry leaves, chickweed, burdock root, nettle, mullein leaves.
  APPETITE (Increases): Chamomile, ginseng, golden seal, marjoram.
  APPETITE (Decreases): Spirulina, Patchouli (combine the two).
  APOPLEXY: Black cohosh, hyssop, vervain, blue cohosh, catnip, skullcap.
  ALCOHOLISM: Milk Thistle, cayenne, golden seal, valerian, skullcap.
  ALLERGIES: Cayenne, chaparral, grapefruit peel (powdered), chaparral, burdock root, golden seal.
  ARTERIOSCLEROSIS: Comfrey, evening primrose oil, cayenne, golden seal, rose hips, garlic.
  ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM: Yucca, alfalfa, chaparral, devil's claw, burdock, mullien, agrimony, burdock, celery, colts foot (lotion), garlic.
  ASTHMA: Ephedra, comfrey, nettle, powdered grapefruit peel, mignonette (eases spasms).
  ATHLETE'S FOOT: Goldenseal, garlic, black walnut hulls, powdered turmeric, benzoin, myrrh.
  
  
  B
  BAD BREATH: Alfalfa, myrrh, parsley, rosemary.
  BALDNESS: Aloe vera, nettle, yarrow.
  BED WETTING: Watermelon seeds, cranberry powder.
  BITES: Cornflower (poultice or topical lotion).
  BLOOD CLEANSER: Red Clover, chaparral, dandelion, garlic, burdock, daisy, red dock, marshmallow, honeysuckle flowers, marigold.
  BLOOD PRESSURE (High): Cayenne, hawthorn berries, garlic, valerian root.
  BLOOD PRESSURE (High or Low): Hawthorne berry, ginseng, kelp, golden seal root, ginger root.
  BLOOD PURIFIER: Pau d'Arco, red clover, chaparral, oregan grape root.
  BOILS: Chapparal, dandelion, red clover mullein, echinacea, chickweed.
  To Heal BONE, FLESH AND CARTILAGE: White oak bark, comfrey root, black walnut, scullcap.
  BOWEL (Lower) CLEANSER: Senna, cascara sagrada, golden seal root, red raspberry.
  BREAST FEEDING (Increases milk): Alfalfa, fennel, red raspberry.
  BREAST FEEDING (Decreases milk when ready to wean): Parsley, kelp, sage.
  BREATHING DIFFICULTIES: Powdered Grapefruit peel, ephedra, comfrey leaves, mullein.
  BRONCHITIS: Powdered Grapefruit peel, ephedra, comfrey, eucalyptus, chickweed tea, slippery elm, mullein, cayenne, ginger.
  BRUISES: Daisy.
  BURNS: Burdock. Aloe vera.
  BURSITIS: Alfalfa, chaparral, comfrey, mullein.
  
  
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  CALCIUM DEFICIENCY: Horsetail, comfrey, alfalfa.
  CANKER SORES: Burdock root.
  CANCER: Pau d'Arco, rhubarb root, slippery elm, red clover, sheep sorrel, garlic, ginseng, golden seal, burdock, yellow dock, goose grass (tumor or skin).
  CANDIDA ALBICANS: Pau d'Arco, psyillium seed.
  CHICKEN POX: Lobelia, cayenne, red clover.
  CIRCULATION: Bayberry, cayenne, blessed thistle, gotu cola.
  COLD FEET: Cayenne, bayberry, kelp.
  COLIC: Catnip, fennel, camomile, peppermint.
  COMMON COLD: Red raspberry tea, chaparral, rose hips, honey, garlic, golden seal, chamomile flowers, slippery elm bark, cayenne, peppermint, blessed thistle.
  COLDS AND FLU: red clover, raspberry tea, chaparral, rose hips, garlic, golden seal, yarrow leaf, peppermint.
  COLITIS: Alfalfa, camomile, caraway, peppermint, plantain.
  CONSTIPATION: (Do not take during pregnancy) Aloe vera, cascara sagrada, psyllium. To help a nursing baby, mother: drink a weak licorice tea, (this will pass on to baby gently).
  COUGHS: Comfrey, coltsfoot, ginseng, horehound, hyssop, myrrh, black cohosh, wild cherry bark, bistort, coltsfoot, elfwort, garlic, hollyhock (makes coughing up phlegm easier).
  CONVULSIONS: Black cohosh, catnip, scullcap, valerian, hops, hyssop.
  CHILLS: Cayenne, bayberry bark, peppermint, willow, sage, catnip.
  
  
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  DANDRUFF: Yarrow, chaparral, aloe vera, nettle.
  DEPRESSION: Nutritional yeast (one of the best), ginseng, gotu kola, cayenne.
  DERMATITIS: Pau d'arco, aloe vera (topically), dandelion, golden seal, evening primrose.
  DIABETES: Pau d'Arco, cedar berries, licorice root, cayenne, mullein,