Herbal Remedies

• Acne: A infusion (boil water and then pour over herbs. Let herbs steep for 15 minutes) of chamomile, Yarrow or Lavender can be applied to face using a cotton ball. Use Aloe Vera daily to treat acne.
• Arthritis: Aloe Vera gel or the sap from the plant rubbed directly on inflamed joints can relieve pain. Other anti-inflammatory herbs are: Chamomile, Feverfew, Aloe Vera, Willow & Primula.
• Asthma: A Thyme infusion can help with Asthma.
• Blood Pressure: Rosemary can be used as a tea or in the bath. If you have LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, consult your physician or herbalist.
• Colds: Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Elderflower, Peppermint, Catmint, Yarrow & Ginger are all good in the treatment of colds. If you have a thyroid problem be careful using Lemon Balm as it speeds up your metabolism.
• Cough Relief - Try Thyme. Make it into a tea. It has a natural antibacterial agent and expectorant.
• Cramps: Tea made from Cramp Bark can be helpful.
• Diarrhea: Meadowsweet, Thyme, Sage, Raspberry or Strawberry Leaf can all be useful in a tea.
• Dressing for cuts and wounds - use Honey. It has been used since ancient times and is an established antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
• Earache: Warm Chamomile tea is a traditional wash used in earaches.
• Eyes: Eyebright, Marigold or Chickweed can be used as a infusion, cooled and soaked in a cloth and finally placed on the closed eyes for 10 minutes. Marigold helps a lot with eye strain.
• Headache: Migraines- use infusion of Feverfew or Lemon Balm.
• Indigestion and Gas - try Fennel Seeds. They relax the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract.
• Insect Bites & Stings: Rub crushed Marigold Flowers, Plantain Leaves or Pennyroyal Leaves on infected area. Aloe Vera can be used as an insect repellant.
• Insomnia: Hops are great under your pillow to help induce sleep.
• Menopause: Tea of Sage will help reduce hot flashes.
• Mosquito repellant - Catnip
• Pain Relief: Meadowsweet can be used as a infusion. Also Meadowsweet or Willow Bark can be used as a compress.
• Stress: Valerian, Skullcap, Chamomile, Evening Primrose, Ginseng or Hops can be made into a infusion and taken as a tea.
• Sunburn Relief or Indigestion - try eating a banana. Potassium is a natural antacid.
• Urinary Tract Infection - Drink Cranberry juice.
• Yeast Infection - Eat yogurt.