Useful For: Stamina, wound healing, fights infection, immune system, energy
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Burdock Root, Nettle, Yellow Dock, Oatstraw, Red Clover, Peppermint, Fenugreek
Food Sources: Whole grains, organ meats, sweet potatoes, avocados, egg yolks, fish, whey
Useful For: Growth, mental alertness, accelerates healing, regulates oil glands, healthy immune system, healing wounds
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Burdock, Cayenne, Chickweed, Dandelion, Eyebright, Fennel, Hops, Milk Thistle, Mullein, Nettle, Parsley, Rose Hips, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Scullcap, Wild Yam
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Useful For: Fighting pain, detoxification, strengthening the immune system
Herbal Sources: Aloe Vera, Comfrey, Ginseng
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Useful For: Prostate, Immune System, Thyroid
Herbal Sources: Alfalfa, Burdock, Catnip, Cayenne, Chickweed, Fennel, Ginseng, Garlic, Hawthorn, Hops, Horsetail, Lemongrass, Milk Thistle, Oatstraw, Parsley, Peppermint, Raspberry Leag, Rose Hips, Sarsparilla, Uva Ursi, Yarrow, Yellow Dock
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Herbs: Elderberry, Echinacea, Acai, Dandelion, Honeysuckle
Foods: Astragalus, Honey, Yogurt, Miso, Kale, Collard Greens, Mustard Green, Arugala, Watercress, Garlic, Ginger
Vitamins and Supplements: Vitamin A
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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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Name: Echinacea
Latin: Echinacea Augustifolia
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Used for: Excellent lypmphatic cleanser. Strengthens the immune system. Anti-viral.
Use in tandem with: Myrrh
Tincture Dosage: Up to 1 drop tincture per lb body weight per day.
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Name: Propolis
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Used for: Strengthens the thymus. Effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Blood-cleansing and revitalizing. Triggers the immune system to work harder and more effectively. Propolis ointment has been shown to increase the production of epithelial cells, increase circulation, and decrease scar tissue. It also acts as a topical analgesic, and doesn’t stick to wounds.
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Name: Hawthorn
Latin: Cratageus oxacantha
Other Common Names: Whitethorn, Ladies’ Meat, Quickthorn, Maytree, Mayblossom
Family: Rosaceae
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers, and fruit
Vitamins/Minerals: Antioxidants
Used for: Due to the antioxidants found in this herb, the medicinal uses for it are fairly expansive. It is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, supports the immune system and the liver. However, hawthorn’s particular strength is in what it does for the heart. It has both a strengthening and a regulatory action, making it useful for a wide variety of heart conditions: aging, weakened, damaged, angina, hypertension, arrhythmia, heart valve disease, arterial spasms, etc… It can also be used to regulate blood pressure, aiding with both high and low. It can help to prevent miscarriage. It can also lessen the chance of strokes. If used as a poultice, it has good drawing out properties. The broad range of benefits and the fact that there is no overdose of it for practical use, when combined with the tasty flavour, makes this one of my favorite ingredients for teas. Historically, hawthorn is an herb thought to increase longevity, and that is quite understandable, given the conditions it fights and the systems it supports.
Use in tandem with: Oatstraw, Rose
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Name: Onions
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Vitamins/Minerals: Quercetin
Used for: These staples of cooking are a great boost for your immune system. They also contain quercetin, which, when combined with bromelain, supports a healthy histamine response.
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