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Information and recipes from the book “Herbally Yours” by Penny C. Royal.

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Rose (Rosa rugosa)

Name:  Rose

Latin:  Rosa rugosa, Rosa canina, and others…

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Family:  Rosaceae

Parts Used:  All

Vitamins/Minerals:  Vitamin C, antioxidants

Used for:  Heart disease, cancer, mental decline.  Immune system booster/strengthener.  Rose can also act as a hormonal balancer, and are useful for mood issues.  Due to the nutritional content of roses, this is almost a must for sickness and toxicity.

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Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Name:  Peppermint

Latin:  Mentha piperita

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Family:  Mint

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Vitamins/Minerals:  Calcium

Used for:  Fights inflammation, is a bronchiodilator, has some effect against headaches, can be a coffee substitute, and is an effective element in cold and flu preparations.  It is also good for most digestive issues.  It can ease pain, and supports proper liver and nerve function.  One of the reasons it makes a good coffee substitute is that the stimulation it gives comes from a healthier angle.  Peppermint stimulates because of the nutritive value and by increasing circulation.  It wakes the system up, rather than agitating it.  Because it is kind of a catchall, I often use it to make medicinal teas more palatable, as it assists in mitigating unpleasant flavours.

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Edibility:  So many different ways.  In water, in tea, in cocoa, in lemonade, in cookies, in cakes, in frosting, in…..  I also saw a suggestion for mixing sprigs of it in with peas, which I will have to try.

Other Uses for:  Bugs don’t like it when fresh and growing, so it can be used as a barrier along a house, or as an assist for more delicate plants.

Growing:  Mint likes shade, so if you have a darker area that you aren’t sure what to plant, mint is a good fill-in.  A bit literally, actually, because it really likes space, and will propagate itself in a number of ways all over the place.

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Bayberry (Myrica cerifera)

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.

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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

Name:  Comfrey

Latin:  Symphytum officinale

Other Common Names:  Knitbone

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Vitamins/Minerals:  Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin A

Used for:  Used as a poultice for burns, sprains, bruises, and wounds.  Can make the pain lessen, as well as speed healing.  Taken internally it will assist with the speed of knitting broken bones.  It can also act as a mild laxative.  It contains high amounts of a compound called allantoin, which encourages cell regeneration.

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Directions & Warnings:  The FDA is really worried about comfrey, and while I argue most of the ways they approach dealing with herbs (especially when compared to how they deal with Big Pharma), comfrey they are pursuing to an extent that I only suggest it for external use.

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Horseradish (Cochlearea armoracia)

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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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum)

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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Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva)

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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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Name:  Licorice

Latin:  Glycyrrhiza glabra

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Parts Used:  Root

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Used for:  Licorice acts as a stimulant for the immune system.  It also decreases inflammation.  It can be used for Laryngitis, and will help to clear the throat of mucous.  It can be used as a mild laxative.   As it is more soluble in water than milk thistle, it is sometimes more useful as a liver aid.  Due to its innate sweetness, it can be useful in combination with bitter herbs, as it lends a natural sweetness beyond that of sugar.

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Directions & Warnings:  Due to the way in which licorice effects the liver, it should be used with care, or avoided entirely, by dabetics.