Herbs: Licorice, Oatstraw, Scullcap (particularly good cut with warm milk)
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Vitamins and Supplements: Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Calcium, Magnesium, Omega 3’s
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Tag Archives: Calcium
Purslane
Name: Purslane
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Vitamins/Minerals: Omega 3’s, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phenylalanine, tryptophan, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A
Used for: Due to the nutrients contained within purslane, it is one of the best herbs for fighting depression. It is also a potent nutritive, a one cup serving giving you all of your vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. The same nutritive qualities make this excellent for strengthening bones, maintaining healthy nerves, and balancing electrolytes.
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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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Catnip
Name: Catnip
Latin: Nepeta Cataria
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Family: Mint
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Vitamins/Minerals: Calcium
Used for: Can be used for easing menstruation, relieving colic, and to relax you into sleep. Also falls into the category of herbal pain relief, working by soothing and strengthening the nerves and muscles, rather than by deadening nerves. Also acts as a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic, and can assist with cramps and spasms. Good choice for herbal vinegars, due to the amount of calcium it contains. More commonly used for cats, to make them act somewhere between happy and a bit crazy.
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Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
Name: Motherwort
Latin: Leonurus cardiaca
Other Common Names: Herzgespan, Agripaume cardiaque, Yi mu cao
Family: Compositae (Sunflower)
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Vitamins/Minerals: Calcium
Used for: Good for moderating hot flashes and regulating mood. Also a very potent aid if you suffer from anxiety. Motherwort is particularly useful as while it is calming, while not being sedating. It also regulates and tones the thyroid, blood vessels, liver, heart, and uterus. It also can ease uterine cramping.
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Directions & Warnings: Unfortunately, motherwort has a distinctly unpleasant flavour, and is hard to utilize in teas or as a fresh green in salads. The best methods for utilizing this herb are tinctures and syrups.
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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Lamb’s Quarters (Chenopodium album)
Name: Lamb’s Quarters
Latin: Chenopodium Album
Other Common Names: Fat Hen, Goosefoot, Pigweed
Vitamins & Minerals: One half cup serving contains over 300 mg of calcium and 11,000 IU of Vitamin A. Good source of riboflavin and folic acied.
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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.