-use berries
-excellent for urethral and bladder infections, gout; treatment for occasional flare ups of inflamed
conditions; may help with high blood pressure and congestive heart failure
-capsules 10 three times a day; infusion up to 2 cups a day; tincture 1/2 to 1 tsp. three times a day
*not for use with pregnant women; people with a history of kidney damage or hay fever suffers
*only taken for 6 weeks at a time
Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris and xanthochlora)
-use leaves and stems
-reduces all kinds of bleeding especially bleeding associated with menstruation; may reduce menstrual
pain; may relieve many symptoms of menopause; treatment for diarrhea; may relieve laryngities; may
aid in healing sores in the mouth
-infusion up to 3 cups a day; tincture 1/2 to 1 tsp. three times a day; mouthwash as needed
*not for use with pregnant women
Lavender (lavandula officinalis)
-use flowers
-nurturing effect on nervous system; treatment of stress related ailments such as headaches and
depression; useful in soothing nervous conditions; can ease cases of exhaustion
-infusion up to 3 cups a day; oil ~ bath or massage
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
-use leaves
-used to treat digestive disorders and symptoms of cold and flus; digestive relaxant for indigestion and
flatulence; taken by nursing mothers to sooth colicky babies; can ease nervous tenion; may help
relieve depression; used to treat colds and fevers; may help relieve symptoms of herpes simplex
-tea 3-4 cups daily; adults 3 tsps to one cup of water ~ children 1 oz of dried lemon balm; tincture 1 tsp.
three times a day; ointment locally for herpes
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
-use root
-may help suppress cough, colds and flus; provides relief for certain kinds of ulcers (duodenal); supports
adrenal functions and has an anti-inflammatory properties; relaxant with expectorant qualities; may
help prevent infection; may ease skin inflammation; may heal cold sores; mild laxative; good liver
tonic; potential cancer fighting qualities
-capsules 1 three times a day; decoction up to 2 cups per day; tincture 1/2 to 1 tsp. twice a day;
extract 1/2 to 1 tsp. three times a day; syrup 1 to 3 tsp. as needed; cream apply locally
*do not use with history of hypertension; diabetes, glaucoma, stroke, heart disease
*not for pregnant or nursing mothers
Lobelia (lobelia inflata)
-use leaves and seeds
-a lung tonic in treatment of a range of upper respiratory infections and ailments such as asthma,
bronchitis and coughs; a tincture of lobelia and cramp bark can help reduce nicotine addiction; may help
relieve fevers associated with upper respiratory conditions; may relieve cramps; sometimes used to
treat hysteria or convulsions; may be helpful in cases of food poisoning; use externally for arthritis,
bursitis, insect bites, poison ivy, ringworm and sprains
-tincture 1/2 to 1 tsps. three times a day {sedative effect, may help quiting smoking, treatment of
respiratory problems} 1 tbsp. {acts as an emetic}
