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Psoriasis herbal remedies, Cayenne.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Capsaicin creams can be used topically to ease the itching and inflammation of psoriasis. (This will burn a bit,...
Psoriasis herbal remedies, Chickweed.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Chickweed ointment is soothing and cooling, and reduces the itching and irritation of psoriasis. Chickweed tea or crushed chickweed...
Psoriasis herbal remedies Cleavers
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Cleavers is used to detoxify the system and purify the blood, which makes it useful in cases where a...
Psoriasis herbal remedies German Chamomile
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Chamomile has a long history of use for soothing skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, and preliminary studies...
Psoriasis herbal remedies Gotu Kola
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0In some studies, the active ingredient in gotu kola has been shown to increase blood supply, strengthen the skin,...
Psoriasis herbal remedies Licorice:
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Used topically, licorice relieves the inflammation associated with psoriasis, and at least one person has claimed that using it...
Psoriasis herbal remedies Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis)
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0A 2005 study of powdered indigo mixed in an ointment showed improvement in plaque psoriasis, and concluded that “Topical...
Psoriasis herbal remedies Oregon Grape
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0An ointment containing Oregon grape has been shown in at least one study to reduce the itching, inflammation, and...
Psoriasis herbal remedies Safflower
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0A tea made from safflower petals can discourage cell proliferation (cell growth) and encourage cell death. Since psoriasis plaques...
Psoriasis herbal remedies Turmeric
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0There are many reports from those taking turmeric for other reasons that after a few months their psoriasis either...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, CELERY.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Sedative. Active ingredient thalide. Seed and stalk, reduces hypertension. Celery seed tea for the kidneys as a cleanser.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, SAGE.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Chew 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...
Herbs Versus Pharmaceutical Drugs, Part 6
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Many herbal therapies are unequaled by synthetic drugs. There are certain things that only natural herbs can do for...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, ALLSPICE.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Active ingredient is eugenol, same as cloves. Topical pain relief, tea and mouthwash
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, ANISE.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Seven tsp. of seed to one quart water, boil down by half, add 4 tbsp. of honey, take two...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, ARROW ROOT POWDER.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0One tbsp in a cup of juice every few hours to relieve diarrhea. Poultice to soothe skin inflammations.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, BASIL.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Add fresh herb or seeds to boiled water to make tea for migraines and bed time restlessness. Douche for...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, ASPARAGUS.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Boil in water and drink the water for kidney problems. Dissolves uric acid deposits and promotes urination.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, BAY LAUREL.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Heat leaves in a little olive oil to make a bay oil salve for arthritis and aches.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, CARDAMON.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Digestive aid, eases gluten intolerance (celiac disease). Sprinkle powder on cereal.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, CARAWAY.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add 4 tsp lightly crushed seeds. Simmer for 5 minutes,...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, CAYENNE PEPPER.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Capsicum speeds metabolism. Capsicum cream and oils relieve arthritis and aches, not just by warming and stimulating blood flow,...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, CHERVIL.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Steep in boiled water and apply with an eye cup for a wide range of eye complaints
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, CILANTRO.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Leafy part of coriander plant. Food poisoning preventative.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, CINNAMON.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Mouthwash, good for upset stomach. Simmer sticks with cloves for 3 min, add 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, COFFEE.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Although not a spice, it is commonly available in the kitchen. The caffeine in coffee can be used to...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, CORIANDER
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Coriander tea can be used topically to remove unpleasant odors in the genital area for men and women. The...
Bring one pint of white wine almost to a boil, remove from heat and add 4 tsp of dill...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, GARLIC.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Ultimate antibiotic. Useful even for sexually transmitted diseases. Strongly recommended for hypoglycemia, and diabetes. Destroys intestinal parasites. Reduces cholesterol....
Herbs Versus Pharmaceutical Drugs, Part 8.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Alternative: Cleansing the blood and lymph and improving detoxification and eliminative organ functioning. Only herbs can assist the body...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, ROSEMARY.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Flower tea for the breath. Boil water with rosemary in it to make it safe to drink. Diuretic and...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, SAVORY.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0(the herb of love) One quart boiled water, 3 ½ tbsp fenugreek seed, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, THYME.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Antibiotic. A tsp in ½ cup boiled water to make a gargle or mouthwash, to prevent bad breath, tooth...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, TARRAGON.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 01 ½ tsp cut dried herb in 1 ¾ cups boiled water, steep 40 minutes, drink warm for insomnia,...
Caffeine relieves migraines. Tea drinkers suffer less hardening of the arteries than coffee drinkers. Black tea kills dental plaque.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, TUMERIC
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Anti-oxidant. Powdered turmeric on any ulcerated skin condition or mix with enough lime juice to make a paste and...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, VANILLA.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Sexual stimulant. Soak a cotton ball with vanilla extract, squeeze it out, put it under the tongue and it...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, VANILLA
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Sexual stimulant. Soak a cotton ball with vanilla extract, squeeze it out, put it under the tongue and it...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, BAKING SODA
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Although not an herb or a spice, this is especially recommended for people who are allergic to MSG. Many...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, VINEGAR.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Naturally brewed apple cider vinegar deserves a course all on it’s own. It is one of the finest blood...
Immunomodulatory: Optimizing immune system function by reducing harmful allergic or autoimmune reactions while enhancing positive immune response to protect against...
The wheels of Nature (and herbs) grind slowly, but they work very well. Herbs usually take longer to work than...
Herbs have the nutritive value that synthetic drugs lack. No pharmaceutical drug that your doctor can prescribe will be...
Herbs are gentler, safer, and have far fewer negative side effects. The negative side effects of pharmaceutical drugs cause...
To truly understand and appreciate the healing potential of herbal medicine, we must keep firmly in mind the key...
Passionflower has mild sedative properties & helps soothe & calm the nervous system & relieve anxiety. It is also...
Used in sleep pillows, & edible anti-anxiety oils & tinctures. Hops has mild sedative effects.
Helps by relieving heart rate, & blood pressure, & cleans & detoxifies the blood at the same time. Provides...
Top of the list because it’s my personal favourite. Chamomile is very calming, & also helps calm the nervous...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, PEPPER (black)
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Pain relief from toothache, brings down a fever.
Herbs Versus Pharmaceutical Drugs, Part 4
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Herbs have the biological intelligence of the Life Force inherent in them. Herbs are living medicines that can vitalize and...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, ANNATO (Lipstick tree)
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Lightly crushed seeds added to food is like natural gas-x.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, ASAFOETIDA
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Buy the tincture in Indian shops. They add a drop to many dishes to relieve stomach pains (gas). Insect...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, CHICORY
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Liver cleanser, fat cleanser, dissolves gallstones. Prepare like coffee.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, FENNEL
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, FENNEL. Chewing fennel seeds relieves bad breath. Fennel seed tea sweetens breast milk....
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, FENUGREEK
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Use as a tea as an excellent relief for colic and fever in children. 1 tbsp ground fenugreek seed...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, GINGER
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Anti-nausea tea, blood thinner, substitute for coumadin. Boil 2/3 cup of freshly chopped root in 1 gallon water, wrapped...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, HORSERADISH
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Freshly dug root is added to a cold-pressed oil of choice (such as safflower or olive) to make a...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, LEMONGRASS
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0½ cup dried leaves to 2 pints of water, simmer for 10 minutes, and sip to bring down fevers....
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, LICORICE
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Tranquilizer. Balances nervous system, stimulates liver functions. Long term usage (over 3 months) could cause liver damage.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, LOVAGE
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Steep root for 15 min in a cup of boiled water, drink after every meal to prevent flatulence.
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, MARJORAM AND OREGANO
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Over 2 dozen related species. Use as a tea to help reduce fevers and break up bronchitis. Drink tea...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, MINT
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0(Peppermint and spearmint) Peppermint tea for migraines, nervousness, stomach disorders, heartburn, and abdominal cramps. Herpes sufferers can take 2...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, MUSTARD
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 01 ½ cups of dry yellow mustard in a bathtub of water for sprained backs. Make a paste with...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, NUTMEG AND MACE
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Gas, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and kidney problems – make a paste of powder with cold water and then add...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, ONION
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0Egyptians swore their oaths on onions; Grant refused to move his army until he got 3 railroad cars full...
Medicinal Uses For Common Culinary Spices, PARSLEY.
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, 0The 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.
Herbs Listed by Medical Symptom W
asolitarypagan, , Healing Magick, Health Magick, Herbal Magick, Healing Magick, Health Magick, 0Warts: bananna peel, dandelion, garlic, lemon, thyme. Weakness: ginseng. Weight Loss: ephedra. Whooping Cough: mouse ear, thyme. Worms: balmony,...