Useful For: Prevention of anemia. Protects the nervous systems, aids in concentration and digestion. Can assist with energy issues.
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Bladderwrack, Hops, Oatstraw, Nettle, Red Clover, Peppermint, Fenugreek
Food Sources: Whole grains, organ meats, sweet potatoes, avocados, egg yolks, fish, and whey
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: Horseradish
Latin: Cochlearea armoracia)
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Used for: Horseradish can be used to promote healthy digestion and increase the appetite. It can be applied to wounds, sores, swelling, and tumors as a poultice. Excellent for us during colds and flus, especially if preparing the root is part of the treatment.
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Name: Fenugreek
Latin: Trigonella foenum graecum
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Used for: Good for healing ulcers and sores in the stomach, and also acts as a digestive ease. Can be used as a poultice for inflammation. Can assist with migraines caused by sinus infections by helping to expel the mucous.
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Name: Slippery Elm
Latin: Ulmus fulva
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Parts Used: Bark
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Used for: The powdered inner bark can be combined with milk or honey to assist in palatability. Useful for coughs. Can assist in settling intestinal issues, including soothing ulcers. As a poultice, used for sores and wounds. If integrated as part of a nerve formula, can help to soothe and protect inflamed nerve endings.
Use in tandem with: Goldenseal, Comfrey
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Name: Nutmeg
Latin: Myristica fragrans
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Used for: Interestingly enough, this plant actually provides two spices. Nutmeg comes from the interior, mace from the exterior. Nutmeg is useful against digestive upset – particularly diarrhea, gas, and vomiting. It is a potent antimicrobial. There is evidence that it may also be anti-rheumatic. Used sparingly, as an oil, it can assist in the relief of sciatica, neuralgia, and rheumatism. When the scent is inhaled, it can also assist with respiratory infections. One of the tricks with nutmeg is that one can be reused several times before it is exhausted.
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Directions & Warnings: Nutmeg should be used sparingly, both as a spice and a medicinal. Toxic overdose levels can be achieved using 2 whole pods.
Name: Cranberries
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Used for: Good for gastrointestinal health, as they improve blood vessel function, inhibit kidney stones, and can be helpful for kidney and bladder infections. They also have a lot of antioxidants, making them a good addition to an anticancer or heart health diet. They also have tannins that help to keep bacteria from sticking to cells.
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Directions & Warnings: They freeze quite well, so get extra to stock up.
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Name: Mullein
Latin: Verbascum thapsus
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Parts Used: Leaves, Flowers
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Used for: Used primarily for respiratory problems, as a tea. If made as a milk tea, rather than a water tea, the effectiveness of mullein for non-respiratory problems is increased, and it can be used to treat diarrhea and digestive issues. Made into a poultice, it can help to ease swollen glands. The flowers steeped into an ointment can be effective against diaper rash, frostbite, and bruises. Historically it has also been used to slow or stop internal bleeding, however, if those problems exist, it is likely best to avail yourself of Western medicine.
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Name: Cardamom
Latin: Eelettaria cardamomum
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Parts Used: Seeds
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Used for: Cardamom seeds can be used to freshen the breath, improve digestion, and improve appetite. They are known to help tonify and condition the stomach, liver, and intestines. They can relieve coughs, mitigate bronchitis, assist against fevers, and ease inflammation of the mouth and throat. Cardamom also helps to strengthen the immune system. It is a useful aid during pregnancy for nausea, as it is a pregnancy-safe digestive aid. There is evidence that cardamom may also be an anti-viral.
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Name: Ginger
Latin: Zingiber officinale
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Used for: This is a wonderful herb for nausea. I have persistent food issues due to chemical allergies and the after-effects of an old illness, and most of the time one variant or another of Ginger tea will settle my stomach enough for me to eat. It is used to settle the stomach and as an antacid because it blocks the breakdown of pepsinogen into the compound that causes a particular sort of ulcer and stomach irritation. 3 to 4 T added to bath water can help with detoxification. Taken as a tea before or during a meal, it will help to mitigate gas. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory capabilities, when used as a tea or eaten. It can also function as a healthier stimulant than caffeine.
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