Calamus
Use the root to treat fever, stomach ailments, sores, burns, ulcers. Also known to destroy a taste for tobacco!
Calendula
You probably know this as Marigold. Use the whole flower tops or just the petals. One of the best herbs for
treating local skin problems and may be used wherever there is an inflammation on the skin.
California Poppy
Use dried aerial parts. A non-addictive alternative to the Opium Poppy. Used as a sedative for children where
there is over-excitability and sleeplessness.
Caraway
The part of this to use is the seeds. A calming herb that will help to ease flatulence. This use is particularly
helpful in children. It also stimulates the appetite and because it is also an astringent it will help laryngitis, bronchitis
and bronchial asthma.
Cascara Sagrada
Also known as Sacred Bark, Chittem Bark, and Cascara. The part to use is the bark after aging. Best use is
for chronic constipation.
Catnip
Also known as Catmint and Catnep. This is a traditional cold and flu treatment. Can also use it to drive your
cat crazy!
Cayenne
Also known as Capsicum, Chili or Chili Pepper, Hot Pepper and Tabasco Pepper. This is an effective treatment
for pleurisy, kidney problems, skin and colds.
Celery Seeds
Use dried ripe fruits to use as an anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, diuretic or anti-spasmodic. Great for
treating rheumatism, arthritis and gout.
Chamomile
The total list of benefit and treatments for Camomile is huge. Just a few come to mind, insomnia, anxiety,
menopausal depression, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, colic, aches and pains of 'flu, migraine, neuralgia, teething,
vertigo, motion sickness, conjunctivitis, inflamed skin. This may seem too good to be true, but it reflects the wide range
of actions in the body.
Chapparal
Very useful in cases of acne, arthritis, chronic backache, skin conditions of warts and blotches. Also one
of the best cancer herbs.
Cherry
Use the bark to treat phlegm in the throat, tuberculosis, coughs, bronchitis, heart and blood pressure.
Chestnut
Use inner bark and leaves to treat colds and liver ailments.
Cinnamon
Makes a great antiseptic and use to treat colds.
Coltsfoot
Also known as Coughwort, Horsehoof and Foals Foot. Use the dried flowers and leaves. There are useful levels
of zinc in the leaves of this herb, which has been known to have anti-inflammatory results. Use for coughs, bronchitis, whooping
cough and asthma.
Comfrey
Also known as Knitbone. Comfrey has high levels of allantoin which is a healing chemical that stimulates cell
growth. This makes it wonderful for internal and external use. Works well for gastric ailments including duodenal ulcers and
colitis. Is also beneficial for bronchitis.
Coriander
Excellent for stomach trouble, prostrate and any urinary ailments.
Corn Silk
Use the stigmas from the female flowers to use as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory or tonic. Corn Silk will help
in any irritation of the urinary system.
Damiana
Excellent strengthening energy to nerves and limbs, Damiana has a reputation as a great sexual rejuvenator,
particularly in lethargy of the sexual organs. Whether that old wives tale is true or not, it does have a definite positive
effect on the central nervous system and the hormonal system as well as a being useful as an anti-depressant.
Dandelion
User either the root or leaf. Useful as a powerful diuretic, it is a good source for potassium. Help in fighting
anemia, also used for fever, liver, skin and urinary ailments.
Devils Claw
Very effective in arthritis as well as liver and kidney problems.
Dill
It is the seeds that are used for treatments. An excellent remedy for flatulence and colic, it also helps
to sooth the nerves.
Echinacea
Also known as Purple Coneflower, this is probably one of the most widely recognized herbal treatments available
today. While most people know it’s usefulness for fighting colds flue and infections, it is an excellent blood cleanser.
It also clears up carbuncles, boils and blood poisoning.
Elecampane
Treatment for coughs, asthma, bronchitis, tuberculosis, mucous, kidney and bladder stones.
Eucalyptus
Also known as Blue Gum. The leaves and bark are used. Excellent treatment for fever, bronchitis and asthma.
Eyebright
This is the main herb for protecting and maintaining the health of the eye. Acts as an internal medicine for
the constitutional tendency to eye weakness. Will also remove cysts that have been caused by chronic conjunctivitis.
Fennel
Use the seeds. Excellent for obesity because it helps take away the appetite. Aids indigestion when uric acid
is the problem. Is also good for gas acid stomach, gout and colic in infants.
Fenugreek
Use the seed. Excellent treatment for swellings, fever, blood poison prevention and as a tea for sore throat.
Feverfew
Use the leaves to treat migraine headaches, arthritis, dizziness and tinnitus.
Flaxseed
For treatment of sore throat and mucous membranes.
Fo-Ti
Excellent for mental depression. Has been used to help memory.
Garlic
Garlic is one of the few herbs that have universal recognition and uses. It stimulates the activity of the
digestive organs. It is used to emulsify the cholesterol and loosen it from the arterial walls. Proven useful in asthma and
whooping cough, it is also valuable in intestinal infections and effective in reducing high blood pressure.
Gentian Root
An excellent tonic and blood purifier. Treats the liver, worms, fever and colds. It is also very effective
for snake bites due to it’s equality with quinine.
Ginger
Useful in all painful spasms of the bowels and stomach. Taken hot, it is excellent for suppressed menstruation.
A catalyst from the pelvic area down.
Ginseng
The root is used. Excellent for low blood pressure. Increases the capillary circulation of the brain and also
helps with nervous exhaustion. Useful for chest troubles, colds stomach and lungs.
Golden Seal
Use the root. A powerful agent used in treating ulcers, diphtheria, tonsillitis and spinal meningitis. It
is one of the best substitutes for quinine. It acts as an insulin.
Gotu Kola
Contains remarkable rejuvenating properties. Is known as "The Secret of Perpetual Youth." It strengthens the
heart, memory and brain.
Hawthorne
Known as the heart herb. It is used to dilate the coronary blood vessels in a mild way and restore the heart
muscle wall.
Henna
Use the leaves and root. Effective treatment for the liver and skin infections.
Hops
Has a remarkable relaxing effect on the central nervous system. It is also effective for anemia and restoring
the appetite.
Horehound
A stimulant, use to treat colds coughs and sore throat.
Horsetail
Contains a great deal of silica, which helps keep the elasticity in the skin. Also an effective diuretic and
helps with kidney stones.
Hydrangea
Use dried roots, rhizomes. The greatest use for Hydrangea is for treating enlarged prostate glands. It is
also effective for urinary infections like cystitis, including stones.
Hyssop
A body cleanser it is also effective for nervousness and recovering from colds.
Juniper Berries
Excellent for kidney and bladder problems relating to pancreas and adrenal glands. Works well for dropsy and
leucorrhea.