| Ailments & Herb Medicine ACNE Herbs Used: Evening Primrose Oil, Raspberry Leaf, Nettle, Dandelion, Lemon Grass Recipe for Acne Help Bring to a simmer in a non-metallic pan 2 quarts water, 3 tablespoons Witch hazel bark, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground cloves; let simmer for 5 minutes. Then add 1/2 cup chopped fresh thyme, 1 cup fresh chopped peppermint leaves, and 1/2 cup fresh chopped marjoram. Simmer 5 more minutes, set aside until cold. Mix 1/2 cup of the simmered mixture with 2 teaspoons cider vinegar, 2 ounces grain alcohol (vodka is best), 4 drops lemon oil, and enough water to make one pint. Apply with cotton to acne prone areas after washing. A good aloe moisturizer afterwards is recommended. ACNE For acne that hasn't seemed to respond to anything: Use 2-3 tsp. dried basil leaves to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 2 hours. Cool. Apply with cotton ball. ALLERGIES Herbs used: Blessed Thistle, Scullcap, Goldenseal, Cayenne, Marshmallow, Lobelia, Burdock. Other uses: Colds, Hay Fever, Upper respiratory infections ANEMIA Herbs Used: Red Beet, Yellow Dock, Lobelia, Burdock, Nettle, Mullein Other uses: Energy, Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease ARTERIOSCLEROSIS Herbs Used: Cayenne, Garlic, Hawthorne, Parsley Other Uses: Blood Pressure, Heart ARTHRITIS Herbs Used: Yucca, Comfrey, Alfalfa, Yarrow, Cayenne, Lobelia, Burdock, Chaparral, Black Cohosh , Cat's Claw, Lemon Grass Other uses: Bursitis, Rheumatism, Gout, Blood Cleanser ATHLETE'S FOOT Apply diluted tea-tree oil (half oil, half water) several times a day. Apply cider vinegar directly to the area. Saok feet in a warm infusion of red clover. BOILS Put breadcrumbs in a calico bag or between two pieces of gauze. Dip into boiling water and wring out. Apply to the boil and cover to keep hot. Have a second poultice to apply when the first one cools. Cooked, hot mashed onion can also be used as a boil poultice. COLDS Herbs used: Chamomile, Slippery Elm, Cayenne, Goldenseal, Myrrh, Peppermint, Sage, Lemon Grass, Rose Hips, Garlic Other uses: Bronchitis, Ear infections, Fevers, Flu, Tonsillitis COLIC Herbs Used: Alfalfa, Peppermint, Fennel, Catnip Other uses: Digestive disorders, Heartburn, Appetite CONSTIPATION Herbs Used: Aloe Vera, Slippery Elm, Barberry Other uses: Cleansing, Colon COUGHS Herbs Used: Elecampane, Wild Cherry Bark, Licorice, Comfrey Root, Lobelia Other uses: Hay fever, Sore throats COUGH SYRUP 1 cup of honey Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 tablespoon menthol crystals 1/4 cup whiskey (Johnny Walker) Warm the lemon juice and dissolve the menthol crystals. Add honey and cool. Next--add the whiskey. Put in bottle or jar and shake well. The mix is pretty strong so be careful when giving to youngsters. Go a little easy--older folks. DIAPER RASH Apply cream made from calendula, or a cream made from aloe DRUG WITHDRAWAL Herbs Used: Chamomile, Ginseng, Licorice, Cayenne, Gotu Kola Other uses: Endurance, Energy, Memory |
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