Tag Archives: Stomach

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Horsetail (Equsetum arvense)

Name:  Horsetail

Latin:  Equsetum arvense

Other Common Names:  Shavegrass

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Vitamins/Minerals:  Calcium, Silica

Used for:  Healing for stomach and ulcers.  Will strengthen hair, fingernails, and teeth.  Has a high silica content which assists in the usage of calcium in the body.  The silica content will also help to strengthen and heal connective tissue.  Horsetail is also mildly diuretic, and will help to clear mucous from the urinary tract, thus decreasing the severity and intensity of infections.

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Cardamom (Eelettaria cardamomum)

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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Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Name:  Ginger

Latin:  Zingiber officinale

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Parts Used:  Rot

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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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Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)

Name:  Marshmallow

Latin:  Althea officinalis

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Parts Used:  Root

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Used for:  Marshmallow is one of the most effective mucilaginous herbs.  It is good for acid problems of the digestive tract (ulcers, irritation, stones, and infections.)  It is also useful for respiratory ailments, as it both calms the throat, and helps to expel mucous.  It can be used as a poultice on sprains.  It can also be used as a tea to increase the flow of milk when breastfeeding, and to enrich the milk.  The mucilage also acts as a soothing and protective agent for inflamed and damaged nerves.

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