Medicinal Plants
12And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
INTRODUCTION:
I created this page to give me a place to store information on medicinal herbs and plants.
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Ashwagandha: Everything You Need to Know (WWW.VERYWELLHEALTH.COM 2023-1109)
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ashwagandha
https://www.verywellhealth.com/ashwagandha-benefits-side-effects-and-more-7375260
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Celery
https://media.mercola.com/ImageServer/Public/2024/March/PDF/celery-juice-pdf.pdf
Clove
(2023-1204)
(0:15:55)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSy5hluuNC0
- Improve your digestion
- Boost your immunity
- Regulate blood sugar
- Improve your memory
- Protect the liver
Comfrey
How to Grow and Care for Comfrey (WWW.THESPRUCE.COM 2023-0805)
https://gardenandhappy.com/comfrey-plant/
https://www.thespruce.com/growing-comfrey-1402605
Make Your Own Comfrey Salve (WWW.ARTFULHOMEMAKING.COM 2023-0805)
How to Make Comfrey Salve (WWW.THEPRAIRIEHOMESTEAD.COM 2023-0805)
Comfrey Salve Uses (And a Recipe) (WWW.MOTHEREARTHNEWS.COM 2023-0805)
https://practicalselfreliance.com/comfrey-salve/
https://www.artfulhomemaking.com/make-your-own-comfrey-salve/
https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/04/comfrey-plantain-salve.html
https://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/homemade-comfrey-balm-zbcz2008/
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Dandelions
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Common fennel is a perennial plant in the carrot family. All but the roots are used in traditional culinary and medicinal preparations. The plant is native to the Mediterranean and is believed to have been part of Jewish meals since biblical times
Although from the same family and similar in taste, anise and fennel are from different plants and have slightly different flavor profiles. Anise is more pungent and often found in Chinese Five Spice powder while fennel seeds have a less sweet licorice flavor that lends itself to savory dishes
Fennel bulbs are low in calories and are a rich source of fiber and anethole, which gives the plant the distinctive flavor and has anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, chemoprotective and antithrombotic properties
Fennel seed has anti-infective properties effective against conjunctivitis, and has been incorporated into natural remedies to treat dry cough, pneumonia, bronchitis and asthma. It also has mild diuretic properties
Animal studies link fennel extract to the treatment of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The seeds also have a long history as a digestive aid as they lower cramping, bloating and gas while promoting motility and peristalsis. The seeds have traditionally been used as a galactagogue, helping to increase breast milk supply
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2023/05/29/many-health-benefits-of-fennel.aspx
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Herbs
Horsetail
a.k.a. Equisetum hyemale (rough horsetail), scouring rush
Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale)
Horsetail benefits and restores teeth, bones, connective tissues, hair, and nails. Here's how to find and use handy Equisetum hyemale.
Horsetail (Equisetum hyemale) contains a special form of absorbable silica that strengthens and restores teeth, bones, connective tissues, hair, and nails. The Equisetum genus is said to have originated over 350 million years ago. Its closest relatives are ferns and other non-flowering spore producers.
https://thegrownetwork.com/equisetum-hyemale-horsetail-benefits/
Both Equisetum hyemale, the winter horsetail, and Equisetum arvense, the field horsetail, are hidden behind the homeopathic single remedy Equisetum.
Equisetum is used for bladder and urinary tract problems. Typical areas of application are bladder irritation with a feeling of fullness and painful pressure in the lower abdomen on both sides. Patients feel a constant urge to urinate and complain of painful urination or mucus in the urine. Horsetail is also used in children who wet their bed during nighttime (nightmare) dreams.
https://treasurenatural.com/equisetum-in-homeopathy-properties-benefits-and-uses-all-you-need-to-know/
Homeopathic medicine Equisetum Hyemale is derived from the plant 'scouring rush'. It belongs to family Equisetaceae. To obtain this medicine the fresh scouring rush plant has to undergo potentization. It is a process of preparing homeopathic medicines which arouses medicinal properties from its crude form. After this process, scouring rush is converted into a magnificent homeopathic medicine — Equisetum Hyemale. It is the best medicine for treating various bladder and kidney-related problems.
https://www.drhomeo.com/medicine/equisetum-hyemale-homeopathic-medicine-its-use-indications-and-dosage/
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Mustard
Mustard seed contains compounds that inhibit cancer proliferation. It also contains compounds that augment the cancer-fighting potential of other cruciferous veggies, delivering a double punch when combined
For this reason, I recommend keeping organic mustard seed powder in your kitchen at all times. Mustard seed powder can also be used to whip up homemade topical remedies, such as plasters and baths to relieve pain
A compound found in brown mustard seed lowered the risk of bladder cancer by 34.5% and was 100% effective at preventing the spread of cancer into surrounding muscle cells
The enzyme myrosinase is critical for the conversion of glucosinolates into isothiocyanates — chemoprotective compounds. While all cruciferous veggies contain some myrosinase, you significantly boost conversion by eating them together with a particularly myrosinase-rich food such as mustard seed powder
Cooking can also affect the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables. To maximize health benefits of broccoli, steam it for three to four minutes. Do not go past five minutes
https://media.mercola.com/ImageServer/Public/2024/March/PDF/organic-mustard-seed-powder-pdf.pdf
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Neem
A hands-on guide to one of the world's most versatile herbs.
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Oregano
What if I told you there's a powerful natural remedy that can help fight off various infections and provide anti-inflammatory benefits? Homemade DIY oregano oil has been used therapeutically for centuries, and it's one of the simplest home remedies around.
https://www.anoffgridlife.com/diy-oregano-oil/
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PainRelief
Chronic pain is debilitating, affects millions of people each year, and is a growing public health problem. In 2010, it was costing the nation up to $635 billion each year. The number of people suffering has grown and the economic cost is likely much higher
The pharmaceutical industry is pouring money into a growing population of people who need pain relief, despite available natural options without the list of side effects and adverse events associated with pain medication
Herbal options for pain are typically the most effective for chronic pain after several weeks. Because they can interact with other herbs and drugs, it's important to consult with a provider familiar with natural options
Consider investigating the use of willow bark, ginger, turmeric, rosehips, Boswellia and feverfew to name a few. The risk-benefit ratio in some herbs is too high, making them a poor choice, such as thunder god vine
Other strategies can help support pain management, such as supplementing with choline and orange essential oil, and choosing the right foods
- Willow bark
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Rose hips
- Devil's claw
- Boswellia
- Feverfew
- Thunder god vine
- Black cohosh
- Corydalis
- Rosemary
- Ashwagandha
https://media.mercola.com/ImageServer/Public/2023/December/PDF/herbal-options-for-chronic-pain-pdf.pdf
Peppermint
A favorite herbal medicine of the ancients, peppermint leaves have been found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1,000 BC. Modern scientific investigations have now confirmed that this remarkable plant has over a dozen healing properties.
https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/power-peppermint-15-health-benefits-revealed1
Periwinkle
Compounds found in rosy periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), a perennial plant native to Madagascar, form the basis for a number of commonly used cancer drugs that have been in use since the 1960s
https://media.mercola.com/ImageServer/Public/2023/June/PDF/alkaloid-compounds-in-rosy-periwinkle-pdf.pdf
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Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola rosea, sometimes called “golden root,” “roseroot” or “arctic root,” is a powerful adaptogen known to enhance vitality by helping your body adapt to physical, chemical and environmental stress
Rhodiola rosea extract has been shown to have antidepressant and antianxiety effects, and helps improve symptoms associated with burnout
The bioactive compounds rosavin and salidroside in rhodiola rosea have been shown to improve passage of serotonin precursors through the blood-brain barrier, and help preserve serotonin, thereby boosting mood
Extract of rhodiola rosea not only may also enhance cognitive functions, modulate immune function, enhance cardiovascular, nervous system and reproductive health, but also has antiviral effects and enhances physical performance
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2023/05/29/rhodiola-benefits.aspx
(2023-MAY)
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2023/05/29/rhodiola-benefits.aspx
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Yeast
https://culturesforhealth.com/