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Barberry is related to oregon grape, contains many of the same active compounds, and can be used instead of...

Capsaicin creams can be used topically to ease the itching and inflammation of psoriasis. (This will burn a bit,...

Chickweed ointment is soothing and cooling, and reduces the itching and irritation of psoriasis. Chickweed tea or crushed chickweed...

Cleavers is used to detoxify the system and purify the blood, which makes it useful in cases where a...

Chamomile has a long history of use for soothing skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, and preliminary studies...

In some studies, the active ingredient in gotu kola has been shown to increase blood supply, strengthen the skin,...

Used topically, licorice relieves the inflammation associated with psoriasis, and at least one person has claimed that using it...

A 2005 study of powdered indigo mixed in an ointment showed improvement in plaque psoriasis, and concluded that “Topical...

An ointment containing Oregon grape has been shown in at least one study to reduce the itching, inflammation, and...

A tea made from safflower petals can discourage cell proliferation (cell growth) and encourage cell death. Since psoriasis plaques...

There are many reports from those taking turmeric for other reasons that after a few months their psoriasis either...

Sedative. Active ingredient thalide. Seed and stalk, reduces hypertension. Celery seed tea for the kidneys as a cleanser.

Chew a fresh leaf and put on insect bite to reduce sting and swelling. Sage tea for the throat....

Lemon Balm has been used since the middle ages to help reduce stress & anxiety. It is useful in...

Many herbal therapies are unequaled by synthetic drugs. There are certain things that only natural herbs can do for...

Active ingredient is eugenol, same as cloves. Topical pain relief, tea and mouthwash

Seven tsp. of seed to one quart water, boil down by half, add 4 tbsp. of honey, take two...

One tbsp in a cup of juice every few hours to relieve diarrhea. Poultice to soothe skin inflammations.

Add fresh herb or seeds to boiled water to make tea for migraines and bed time restlessness. Douche for...

Boil in water and drink the water for kidney problems. Dissolves uric acid deposits and promotes urination.

Heat leaves in a little olive oil to make a bay oil salve for arthritis and aches.

Digestive aid, eases gluten intolerance (celiac disease). Sprinkle powder on cereal.

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add 4 tsp lightly crushed seeds. Simmer for 5 minutes,...

Capsicum speeds metabolism. Capsicum cream and oils relieve arthritis and aches, not just by warming and stimulating blood flow,...

Steep in boiled water and apply with an eye cup for a wide range of eye complaints

Alternative: Cleansing the blood and lymph and improving detoxification and eliminative organ functioning. Only herbs can assist the body...

Herbs have the biological intelligence of the Life Force inherent in them. Herbs are living medicines that can vitalize and...

Lightly crushed seeds added to food is like natural gas-x.

Buy the tincture in Indian shops. They add a drop to many dishes to relieve stomach pains (gas). Insect...

Liver cleanser, fat cleanser, dissolves gallstones. Prepare like coffee.

Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, FENNEL. Chewing fennel seeds relieves bad breath. Fennel seed tea sweetens breast milk....

Use as a tea as an excellent relief for colic and fever in children. 1 tbsp ground fenugreek seed...

Anti-nausea tea, blood thinner, substitute for coumadin. Boil 2/3 cup of freshly chopped root in 1 gallon water, wrapped...

Freshly dug root is added to a cold-pressed oil of choice (such as safflower or olive) to make a...

½ cup dried leaves to 2 pints of water, simmer for 10 minutes, and sip to bring down fevers....

Tranquilizer. Balances nervous system, stimulates liver functions. Long term usage (over 3 months) could cause liver damage.

Steep root for 15 min in a cup of boiled water, drink after every meal to prevent flatulence.

Over 2 dozen related species. Use as a tea to help reduce fevers and break up bronchitis. Drink tea...

(Peppermint and spearmint) Peppermint tea for migraines, nervousness, stomach disorders, heartburn, and abdominal cramps. Herpes sufferers can take 2...

1 ½ cups of dry yellow mustard in a bathtub of water for sprained backs. Make a paste with...

Gas, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and kidney problems – make a paste of powder with cold water and then add...

Egyptians swore their oaths on onions; Grant refused to move his army until he got 3 railroad cars full...

The purifier. Chew for halitosis. A few sprigs provide 2/3 the vitamin C of an orange, lots of vitamin...

Immune System: ginseng, lavender. Impotence: ginseng. Induce Perspiration: angelica, balm, calendula, lemon balm. Infection: garlic, thyme, yarrow. Inflammation: bugloss,...

Back Pain: yarrow. Baldness: wild cherry. Bed Wetting: St. Johnswort. Bile: balmony. Bladder: basil, broom, buchu, cornsilk, elder, parsley,...

Cancer: garlic, ginseng, parsley, sheep sorrel, violet. Catarrh: blackcurrant leaves, goldenseal, prickly lettuce, mullein, peppermint, sage. Cellulite: lemon, rosemary....

 Dandruff: sage. Depression: borage, catclaw, cayenne, ginseng, lavender, rosemary, St. Johnswort. Detergent: balmony. Diabetes: ginseng, rosemary. Diarrhea: blackberry,...

Earache: garlic. Eczema: marigold. Eliminate Toxins: apple, coltsfoot, shepherd’s purse. Exhaustion: catclaw, St. Johnswort, thyme, vitamin B12. Expectorant: bugloss,...

Face: brewer’s yeast flower. Fatigue: ginseng, mint, nettle, rosemary. Female Problems: blackberry. Fever: balm, birch, blackcurrant leaves, boneset, borage,...

Hair: lemon, nettle, rosemary, sage, wild cherry. Headache: birch, cayenne, chamomile, ginger, lavender, lemon, lemon verbena, mint, rosemary, sage,...

Jaundice: balmony, greater celandine, marigold. Joints: garlic, St. Johnswort, yarrow.

Kidneys: angelica, corn silk, elder, ground ivy, parsley, purslane, sheep sorrel, shepherd’s purse. Kidney Stones: birch.

Lactation: blessed thistle,caraway, fennel. Laxative: boneset. garlic. Liver: bee balm, buckbean, costmary, goldenrod. Lungs: mint,shepherd’s purse.

Menopause: black cohosh, black haw, chaste tree berry, licorice, wild yam. Menstruation: basil, bee balm, birch, blackberry, chaste tree...

Nervousness: valerian. Nettle Rash: nettles. Nosebleed: lemon, nettle.

Pain Reliever: capsaicin, ginger, ginseng, valerian, willow, yarrow. Parasites: garlic. Piles: lesser celandine, pilewort, witch hazel. PMS: chaste tree...

Scours: purslane Sedative: anise, black cohosh, celery, chamomile, chicory, lavender, lemon verbena, prickly lettuce, sage, skullcap, valerian, violet Skin: buckbean, chicory, Irish...

Rheumatism: birch, bladderwrack, ground ivy, marigold, mint, rosemary, thyme.

Teeth: cloves, garlic. Throat: bee balm, blackberry, blackcurrant leaves, horehound, lemon, rose, sage, thyme. Tonics: agrimony, aven’s herb, balmony,...

Uterus: basil, bee balm, birch, blackberry, black cohosh, black haw, chaste tree berry, cramp bark, ginger, pennyroyal, raspberry leaves,...

Varicose Veins: marigold, mint. Vitamins: burdock, strawberry, violet.