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Herb,
Mineral,
Plant and
Vitamin Uses
The following
table presents some of the most common herbs, plants, minerals and
vitamins, as well as their primary uses in alternative
medicine. This is by no means a complete list of herbal uses, nor
are are the items shown the only herbs, plants, minerals and
vitamins with healthful properties. However, you should find
almost everything you need here, and if you would like to see
something added to this list, please
e-mail us
and let us know. Thanks!
Copyright
1996, 1998-2006 by Lori Herron, R.N.and Alternative
Nature. All Rights Reserved.
See more
extensive monographs about our native and naturalized medicinal
herbs with pictures
at
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Agrimony
Infusion of
Agrimony is used as an astringent, often used as a skin wash for
irritations or tea for diarrhea and stomach upsets.
Agrimony can be
grown in the garden for its unique foliage. In the wild, it is
quite common and often grows in large colonies. |
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Alder Buckthorn |
Bark can be used
as a laxative. |
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Alfalfa |
Nutritive with
high mineral and vitamin content; lowers cholesterol. Commonly
culivated as hay for livestock. |
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Alkanet |
Has been used as
an expectorant and as an emollient. Used to make purple like color
in natural products |
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Aloe |
The inner sap
from fresh plants is used for minor wounds and burns. Juice or
dried leaves can be used as a strong laxative. Easily grown as a
houseplant, handy in the window sill for kitchen accidents. |
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Angelica
Calming digestive disturbances; stimulates the appetite;
alleviates coughs. |
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Anise |
Infusion made
from seeds can be used to relieve gas pains. |
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Apples |
Used for bladder
trouble; liver; diarrhea; tooth decay; and loss of appetite.
Organic Apple Juice and Organic Apple Cider are used in many "detox"
regimens. |
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Apricot |
Detoxifies the
liver and pancreas. |
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Asparagus |
Helps with
urinary problems and fatty tumors. |
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Beet |
Excellent liver
and blood cleansers and purifier; good for nerves and anemia. |
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Bell Peppers
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Good for eyes
and indigestion. High in anti-oxidants.
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Blackberry
Leaf tea is used in herbalism for diarrhea and colon problems. |
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Blueberry |
Feeds the
pancreas; good for sugar problems. High in Anti-oxidants. Said to
be good for brain function. |
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Cabbage |
For vitamin C;
tissue builder; removes toxins; helps with digestion. Poultices of
cabbage leaves are used for skin irritations. |
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Celandine
is said to be an excellent liver and blood cleansers and purifier. |
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Cantaloupe |
Good for
complexion and digestion. |
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Carrots |
For eyes, blood,
lymph, skin and digestion. Carrot seed oil is said to be
beneficial for aging skin. |
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Cascara Sagrada |
Purgative;
laxative. |
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Celery |
Good for
arthritis; heart; indigestion; colds and skin problems. |
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Chaste Tree,
Vitex - Used as a supplement for several months it is said to
regulate hormones. Menstrual regulator; improves circulation
and tone of female organs; promotes progesterone production. |
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Cherries |
A good blood
cleanser; also used for gout. |
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Crab Apple |
For Vertigo. |
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Cranberry |
Good for kidneys
and asthma. |
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Dandelion
Excellent diuretic (Expels excess liquids in the body ) and liver
cleanser. |
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Dong Quai |
Menstrual
regulator. |
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Ginger |
For indigestion
and gas pain; helps in relieving morning sickness; a general
stimulant. |
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Ginseng, American Used as a stimulant; can be used to
prevent stress; to fight colds. |
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Milk Thistle |
Excellent liver
and blood cleansers and purifier. |
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Mistletoe,
American |
Used in folk
medicine to reduce blood pressure and as a sedative. |
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Nettles |
An astringent
and alkalizing diuretic; good nutritive and high mineral content. |
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Oregon Grape |
Excellent liver
and blood cleanser and purifier. |
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Raspberry |
Relieves nausea
and improves digestion; improves uterine tone and blood supply;
increases milk production |
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Sarsaparilla |
Serves as a
precursor for hormone production. |
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Wild Yam
Antispasmodic; relieves spasm or cramping of smooth muscle;
hormone precursor. |
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Yellow Dock |
Blood cleanser;
helpful in anemia. |
Copyright 1996, 1998
by Lori Herron, R.N.and Alternative Nature
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