Tag Archives: Fever

by

White Willow

Name:  White Willow

Latin:

Other Common Names:

Family:

Parts Used:

Vitamins/Minerals:

Used for:  The herb, mixed with vinegar, is said to be effective against warts and corns.  During menopause, willowbark has been found to lower incidences of night sweats and hot flashes.  Willowbark can also be used to lower fevers.  However, the primary usage for willowbark is as a pain reliever.  Aspirin was created from a compound found within willowbark, and they have similar actions and effects.  There are benefits to using the herb rather than the pill.  For one, the other constituents of willowbark make it far gentler on the stomach, and though it takes a bit longer to act than aspirin, the effects are longer lasting, and generally more effective.

Use in tandem with:

Directions & Warnings:  Same as aspirin, although to a far lesser extent.

by

Cardamom (Eelettaria cardamomum)

Name:  Cardamom

Latin:  Eelettaria cardamomum

Other Common Names:

Family:

Parts Used:  Seeds

Vitamins/Minerals:

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.

Use in tandem with:

Directions & Warnings:

by

Hyssop

Name:  Hyssop

Latin:

Other Common Names:

Parts Used:

Vitamins & Minerals:

Used for:  This tea is primarily useful during a cold or flu.  It is a fever reducer, helps to expel mucous, and gargling it will ease a sore throat.  As a tonic, it helps with regulating blood pressure.  Used as a poultice, it can assist with healing bruising.  If boiled in vinegar, it helps with toothache.