Throughout all of human history, plants have been the primary source of medicine to people across the globe. Even today the majority of countries rely on herbs as their primary source of medication. The term herb is thousands of years, in Europe and the Mediterranean, coming from the Latin term herba. Herbology, from Greek words about herbs, is the study of those plants considered to be herbs. Historically, the term herb was restricted to non-woody plants, but modern use is for any medicinal part of the plant.
Stress Relief Herbs: Astragalus, Cayenne, Chamomile, Hops, Lobelia, Passion Flower, Skullcap, Valerian
Pain Relief Herbs: Comfrey, Feverfew, White Willow Bark
Constipation Relief Herbs: Aloe Vera, Black Walnut, Cascara Sagrada, Psyllium Hulls, Senna, Slippery Elm
Weight Regulating Herbs: Chickweed, Ephedra, Gingsing, Parsley
Respiratory Ailment Herbs: Ephedra, Funugreek, Horsehound, Lobelia, Mullein, Thyme
Immune Boosters: Bayberry, Echinacea, Elderberry, Garlic, Goldenseal, Rose Hips, Wheatgrass
High Blood Pressure Herbs: Capsicum, Celery, Garlic, Hawthorne, Parsley, White Oak Bark
Energy: Bee Pollen, Ephedra, Gingko, ginseng, Gotu Kola, Spirulina, Suma
Female Herbs: Black Cohosh, Damiana, Dong Quai, False Unicorn, Red Rasberry, Wild Yam
Male Herbs: Damiana, False Unicorn, Korean Gingseng, Sarsparilla, Sawl Palmetto, Yohimbe
- Herbal preparation directions:
- Bring one pint of water to a rolling boil, add 1 oz. of herb and cover. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Hot Infusion:- Steep an herb in boiling water, just as one would steep tea.
- Cold Infusion:
- Allow an herb to stand in cold water for at least an hour.
- Tincture:
- Combine 1-4 oz. of powdered or thoroughly crushed herb with 8-12 oz. 80 proof vodka.
- Allow to stand in a warm place for two weeks, shaking vigorously each day. Strain and squeeze the herb to obtain as much liquid as possible.
- Poultice:
- Binding a small amount of crushed herb directly to the affected area of the body.
Herbs for Ailments
Stress Relief Herbs: Astragalus, Cayenne, Chamomile, Hops, Lobelia, Passion Flower, Skullcap, Valerian Pain Relief Herbs: Comfrey, Feverfew, White Willow Bark Constipation Relief Herbs: Aloe Vera, Black Walnut, Cascara Sagrada, Psyllium Hulls, Senna, Slippery Elm Weight Regulating Herbs: Chickweed, Ephedra, Gingsing, Parsley Respiratory Ailment Herbs: Ephedra, Funugreek, Horsehound, Lobelia, Mullein, Thyme Immune Boosters: Bayberry, Echinacea, Elderberry, Garlic, Goldenseal, Rose Hips, Wheatgrass High Blood Pressure Herbs: Capsicum, Celery, Garlic, Hawthorne, Parsley, White Oak Bark Energy: Bee Pollen, Ephedra, Gingko, ginseng, Gotu Kola, Spirulina, Suma Female Herbs: Black Cohosh, Damiana, Dong Quai, False Unicorn, Red Rasberry, Wild Yam Male Herbs: Damiana, False Unicorn, Korean Gingseng, Sarsparilla, Sawl Palmetto, Yohimbe