Food Storage – Therapeutic Herbs

Herb	Therapeutic Actions
Aloe Vera	Tonic: Soothing to the intestinal wall, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory. Use for acne, cracked or dry nipples, canker sores, cuts and scrapes, gum disease, hives and sunburns
Astragalus Root	Overall Tonic: rebuilds immune system. May be taken long term. Chronic fatigue, cold and flu, ear infection, fatigue
Basil Leaf	Essential oil can be used as an analgesic and anti-spasmodic. Use for nervous disorders, stress related headaches, asthma, bronchitis, sinus infections
Black Cohosh	Therapeutic: Regulate hormones, mimics estrogen in the body. Use for menopause, PMS, breast cysts, endometriosis, hot flashes
Black Walnut Hull	Therapeutic: Antiseptic, germicide, anti-parasitic, laxative. Use for intestinal parasites, constipation, fungal skin infections. Note: A comprehensive parasite therapy consists of the following three herbs: Black Walnut Green Tincture , Wormwood Tincture, and Cloves Tincture
Brigham Tea (Mormon Tea)	Therapeutic: Blood purifier and detoxifier. Use for: balance pH, anemia, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colds, flus, fevers, hayfever, other allergies
Burdock Root	Therapeutic: Promotes sweating, used as a food by some cultures. Blood purifier, stimulates bile flow, decreases inflammation, helps break down estrogen. Use for acne, eczema, endometriosis, hives, fibroids.
Calendula	Therapeutic: Immune stimulating, wound healing, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antifungal. Soothes all types of skin irritations and rashes. Helps to regulate menstruation cycle. Helps relieve muscle spasms. Reduce fevers. Helps detoxify anesthetic, ease gastric ulcers and colitis. Use for acne, blisters, bruises, burns, cuts, scrapes, gum disease, insect bites, sunburns. anti-inflammatory.
Catnip	Tonic: Mild sedative, induces sweating. Use for diarrhea, insomnia, nausea
Cayenne Pepper	Tonic: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, inhibits bleeding, speeds wound healing, fights infection, improves circulation. Use for arthritis, bruises, cuts and scrapes, headaches, nerve pain, shingles
Cinnamon bark	Tonic: Anti-fungal. Use for fungal skin infections
Chamomile flower	Tonic: sedative, relieves gas, relaxes the nervous system. Use for anxiety, canker sores, indigestion, insomnia, morning sickness, nausea, stress, ulcer
Comfrey (leaf or root)	Tonic: speeds wound healing anti-septic, anti-inflammatory. Use for blisters, bruises, strains, sprains, burns, cuts and scrapes, insect bites, sports injuries
Dandelion (leaf or root)	Tonic: Supports liver, increase urine flow, helps body dispose of unwanted skin bacteria. Use for acne, bladder infection, eczema, high blood pressure, liver disease
Echinacea purpurea	Therapeutic: Immune boost, anti-bacterial, stimulates white blood cell activity, improves wound healing . Use for bladder infection, bronchitis, canker sores, ear infections, herpes, Lyme disease, pneumonia, sinus infection
Elder (flowers)	Tonic: Berries are flu fighters. Flowers induce sweating. Take at first sign of flu symptoms
Fennel	Tonic: Gentle digestive aid, antispasmodic, gas-dispelling. Use for bad breath, body odor, breast feeding problems, flatulence, indigestion, morning sickness, motion sickness.
Fenugreek	Tonic: Increase milk production, lowers blood glucose, reduces insulin levels. Use for breastfeeding problems, diabetes, and insulin resistance
Flax Seed	Use for arthritis, constipation, dandruff, multiple sclerosis
Garlic	Tonic: Fights virus, bacteria, encourages healing, prevents blood clots. Use for asthma, bronchitis, colds, flu, boils, cuts, scrapes, warts, hay fever, heart disease, Lymes disease, sinus infection
Goldenseal	Therapeutic: Promotes digestion, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, immune stimulating. Use for acne, canker sores, eczema, gum disease, pink eye, pneumonia. Do not use if pregnant.
Ginger Root	Tonic: Pain relieving, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic. Use for nausea, abdominal difficulties, arthritis, bursitis, motion sickness, indigestion, gas, parasites
Hawthorn berries	Tonic: Promotes circulation and heart health. Use for heart disease, angina, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, stroke, varicose veins
Horehound	Tonic: expectorant. Use for sore throat, bronchitis
Hyssop	Tonic: Expectorant. Use for respiratory problems, bronchitis, nasal congestion
Lemongrass	Tonic: insect repellant, stomach soothing, fungicide. Use for congestion, coughing, bladder disorders, headaches, vomiting, flu symptoms
Lemon balm (Melissa)	Tonic: Anti-viral (including herpes simplex), anti-bacterial, calming, relieves fever, eases headaches, chronic fatigue, flu and cold, ear infections, insomnia, sore throat
Lemon peel	Tonic: Use for colic and upset stomach. Source of calcium, potassium, Vitamin A. May help with skin melanoma
Licorice Root	Therapeutic: Anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, adrenal tonic, expectorant, soothes mucus membranes, increases body’s interferon production to fight virus. Use for canker sores, bronchitis, tendonitis, cold and flu, hay fever, heart burn
Lobelia	Therapeutic: Expectorant, relaxes bronchial muscles. Use for bronchitis
Marshmallow root	Tonic: Soothing to digestive tract and mucus membranes. Mild immune stimulant. Soothes irritated ulcers. Use for bruises, inflammation, insect bites, minor injuries, kidney stones, pneumonia, ulcers
Milk Thistle	Tonic: Liver protector, stimulates flow of bile. Use for liver disease, alcoholism
Mullein	Tonic: Fights herpes virus, respirator virus, expels mucus, eases cough. Use for bronchitis, colds, flu, pneumonia, sore throat
Nettle Leaf	Spring tonic (boiling process removes the sting) Tonic for urinary tract. Anti-inflammatory. Flushes toxins, cleans digestive tract, reduces fatigue, improves kidney and thyroid. Rich in vitamins and minerals. Use for allergies, respiratory problems, bladder problems
Nutmeg	Tonic: Reduces flatulence, aids digestion, improves appetite, treats diarrhea, vomiting, nausea
Oregano	Tonic: Parasitic, Use for bacterial infections, upset stomach, menstrual problems, urinary tract problems, arthritis
Oregon graperoot	Therapeutic. Promotes good digestion and liver function, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, mucus membrane tonic. Do not use during pregnancy
Parsley (leaf or root)	Tonic: Use for digestive ailments. Relieve kidney and liver problems, mild laxative and diuretic
Peppermint leaves	Tonic: Relaxes airways, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, relieves congestion, relieves pain, fights yeast, eases anxiety. use for bronchitis, bursitis, colds and flu, hay fever, headache, indigestion, motion sickness, nausea, sinus infections
Plantain	Tonic: Speeds wound healing, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory. Use for bug bites, strings, scrapes, minor burns, sunburn
Psyllium Seed	Rich in mucilage (soluable fiber), appetite suppression, decreases cholesterol and triglycerides, regulates peristalsis. Use for constipation, diverticulosis, high cholesterol, irritable bowel, overweight.
Red Raspberry Leaves	Tonic for uterus. Decreases excessive menstrual flow, use for menstrual problems, menopause
Red clover blossoms	Therapeutic: Mild source of estrogen. Peri-menopause, menopause, osteoporosis
Rosemary Leaves	Tonic: Stimulates nervous system. Soothes digestion. Lifts spirits, improves memory, fights parasites, Use for asthma, body odor, fatigue, scabies.
Scullcap herb	Tonic for nervous system. Antispasmodic, relaxing. Use for anxiety, PMS, headaches, insomnia
Slippery elm bark	Tonic: Contains mucilage – soothing. Eases irritation. Decreases coughing by coating irritated tissue. Protects, soothes and heals stomach lining. Use for kidney stones, ulcers, pneumonia, sore throat.
Valerian	Tonic: Relaxes and relieves cramping. Use for anxiety, headaches, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder
Wormwood	Therapeutic. Boost energy, increases endocrine function. Improves digestive process. Anti-parasitic
Yarrow Flowers	Therapeutic. Promotes sweating, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, reduces cramps, bleeding. Use for flu, cold, menstruation, heart disease, pink eye. Blood vessel tonic. Do not use if allergic to daisies.