-use: leaves
-a natural uterine tonic; may treat diarrhea; relief for mouth problems and sore throats; has capacity
to reduce blood sugar
-infusion 1 cup three times daily; tincture 1 tsp. three times daily
Red Clover (tritolium pratense) [cow clover, purple clover, trifolium]
-use: flower heads
-has immune enhancing properities; useful in preventing and treating certain types of cancer; remedy
for skin ailments like eczema and psoriasis especially in children; expectort for coughs and bronchitis;
digestive aid ; large doses are similar to estrogen and may alleviate some symptoms of menopause
-infusion 1 cup three times daily; tincture 1/2 to 1 1/2 tps. three times daily
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
-use: leaves
-stimulant for circulartory, digestive and nervous systems; may relieve headaches; antioxident; helps
prevent food poisoning; oil can be rubbed on temples to ease headaches especially migraines; add oil
to bath for extra relaxation; can soothe sore muscles
-infusion 1 cup three times a day; tincture 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. three times daily; oil
St. John's Wort (hypericum perforatum)
-use: leaves
-used for depression and relief of everyday stress; relives menstrual cramps and some symptoms of
menopause like anxiety, irritability; healing remedy externally for bruises, minor burns, psoriasis,
varicose veins and wounds; may have impact on HIV/AIDS; may be effective for herpes simplex; may
relieve pain of tension headaches; may relieve sciatica and rheumatic pain
-infusion 1 cup three times daily; tincture 1/4 to 1 tsp. three times daily; lotion and oil as needed
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa serrulata)
-use: berries
-may increase male fertility; may help with benign prostrate enlargement; male aphrodisiac;
expectorant for asthma, bronchitis, colds and coughs
-capsules 2-4 three times daily; infusion 1 cup three times daily; extract 30-60 drops in water/juice daily;
tincture 1 tsp. three times daily
Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) [Indian Elm or red elm]
-use: bark
-treatment for digestive conditions such as colitis, diarrhea, duodenal ulcers, enteritis and gastritis; may
soothe coughs, colds and sore throats; poultice for treatment of abscesses, boils, minor burns and
wounds
-capsules as directed; decoction 1 cup three times a day; tincture 1 tsp. three times a day; poultice as
needed
