Tag Archives: Skin

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Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica)

Name:  Stinging Nettle

Latin:  Urtica Dioica

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Vitamins/Minerals:  Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Cobalt, Potassium, Copper, B-Vitamins

Used for:  Due to the nutritional denseness of this plant, it is one of the best tonic herbs.  Eating a bit of this a day, or drinking a cup of infusion daily, will almost insure that you are getting enough of the basics.  The nutrients contained make this herb particularly good for the kidneys, adrenals, and thyroid, which allows them to stabilize and increases energy levels.  It also contains chromium in enough quantity to help stimulate appetite, under the right circumstances.  If utilized regularly, nettle also assists with minimizing the effects of hayfever and other allergies.  The sheer amount of calcium and magnesium also strengthens bones, hair, skin, and teeth.  An additional side effect of the nutritional denseness is and increase in fertility, making nettle one of the best choice for that particular goal.  The array of nutrients also make this a supportive herb for the nervous system.

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Chickweed (Stellaria Media)

Name:  Chickweed

Latin:  Stellaria Media

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Vitamins/Minerals:  Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Chlorophyll, Protein, Vitamin A

Used for:  Chickweed has been used for centuries to improve complexion.  It is a vitamin rich plant, and many skin issues are caused by lack of specific nutrients.  It also refreshes and strengthens the lymphatic system, making this a very important herb in preparations for infections.  Like dandelion, it is also a safe diuretic, due to its potassium content.

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Red Clover

Name:  Red Clover

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Vitamins & Minerals:  Most, in good quantity

Used for:  This is a lovely tonic and nutritive herb, containing a long list of vitamins and minerals in good quantity.  Due to the flavour it adds to teas, it also helps to mitigate or cover that of some of the more bitter medicinals.  Mixed with mint, it makes a good cold remedy.  It ranks neat the top of herbal fertility promoters.  It is a liver and blood strengthener.  Because of the intense nutritive quality, it is also anti-cancer.  It can assist with calming nerves, and alleviating nervous disorders.  As with the products of the bees who love it so much, it can be used for a variety of skin issues.

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Oats (Avena Sativa)

Name:  Oatstraw

Latin:  Avena Sativa

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Vitamins & Minerals:  Silica, B Vitamins, Calcium

Used for:  This is a nutrient rich herb that is quite good used as either a tonic infusion, or as a solid foundation for herbal teas.  It is particularly high in silica, and assists in the assimilation of calcium.  I have found it to have a synergistic effect with other herbs, strengthening their effects.  Due to the action it has on calcium absorption and the amount of silica it contains, it helps to build stronger nails and bones, and makes hair healthier.  Due to the sorts of vitamins it contains, it also has mild anti-depressant effects, and helps to calm anxiety.  As it is also high in calcium, it can assist in relaxing the muscles and nerves.  The combination of nutrients and effects make this herb a nerve tonic, toning and rehabilitating the nervous system over time.  They also have enough mucilage that they function as a nerve cushioner, soothing and healing inflamed nerve endings.  Oats are also a good basis for foods for convalescing.  They are easy to digest, easy to flavor, and are gentle enough that they can usually be eaten following a high fever, a bout of food poisoning, or nasty flus.  Oats are also good for the skin, and a wonderful choice for toiletries.