Useful For: Circulation, Skin, Energy, Digestion, Migraines
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Burdock Root, Catnip, Cayenne, Chickweed, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Hops, Mullein, Licorice, Nettle Oatstraw, Parsley, Peppermint, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover, Rosehips, Slippery Elm, Yellow Dock
Food Sources: Whole grains, organ meats, sweet potatoes, avocados, egg yolks, fish, whey
Name: Bayberry
Latin: Myrica cerifera)
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Parts Used: Roots and Bark
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Used for: Used as a poultice on sores. It is an astringent. Can be used to slow or stop bleeding. Tea can be used as a gargle for sore throat. It also improves circulation.
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Directions & Warnings: Be careful with dosage, as too much can cause nausea and vomiting.
Name: Cayenne
Latin: Capsicum
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Used for: Cayenne is one of the “miracle herbs,” falling into the same category of niftiness as garlic and turmeric. It is good for your digestion, and quite an assist to the circulatory system as well. It helps to regulate your heart and blood pressure. Used in conjunction with ginger, it can help to clear your sinuses and bronchial tubes; garlic increases the effects on blood pressure. It helps to mitigate shock, and can help with clotting (internally). It can also be used as a liniment for headaches and muscle aches. It is also an intensifier when used with other herbs and spices, making them more effective. Cayenne can also stimulate salivation, which can help with dry mouth. It also increases metabolism, making it a good thing to include in foods when working on weight loss. And rolling on through the myriad effects of cayenne, it is a healthier stimulant than caffeine, doing so through nutrition and a systemic revitalization rather than agitation. The way in which it acts as a stimulant can also help with the emotional responses to stress.
Use in tandem with: Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric
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