Natural Healing Herbs

* ALOE VERA (only medicinal properties for external use has been included)
Medicinal Properties: Bacterial, Fungal, Parasitic and Viral Antibiotic, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Emollient, Haemostatic, Vulnerary
Body System Support: Skin, Lips, Eyes
Safety Precautions: None, if used externally
Parts Used: Gel from Leaves

BRIER ROSE (Rosa rubiginosa)
Medicinal Properties: Antiscorbutic, Antilithic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Immune System Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic; helps prevent illness or infection and is high in Vitamin C and Antioxidants
Body System Support: Urinary, Immune and Skeletal Systems; Skin, Lips, Throat
Safety Precautions: None Known
Parts Used: Fruit (rose hips)

GERANIUM (Pelargonium odoratissimum)
Medicinal Properties: Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Sedative, Tonic (nerves), Vulnerary
Body System Support: Gastrointestinal/Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive and Thymus/Lymphatic Systems; Skin, Lips, Throat
Safety Precautions: None Known
Parts Used: Whole Plant

HORSETAIL (Equisetum arvense)
Medicinal Properties: Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diuretic, Emenagogue, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic (eyes)
Body System Support: Cardiovascular/Circulatory, Gastrointestinal/Digestive, Urinary, Muscular, Reproductive, Respiratory and Skeletal Systems; Skin, Lips, Hair, Nails
Safety Precautions: Not for children; should not be used for extended periods of time
Parts Used: Dried Stems

LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia)
Medicinal Properties: Anodyne, Antidepressant, Bacterial, Fungal and Viral Antibiotic, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Decongestant, Deoderant, Detoxifer, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Immune System Stimulant, Nervine, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic, Vulnerary
Body System Support: Urinary, Immune and Nervous Systems; Skin, Lips, Nails, Eyes
Safety Precautions: Essential oil needs dilution before use, and should not be ingested
Parts Used: Flowers, Leaves

LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon citratus)
Medicinal Properties: Bacterial, Fungal, Protozoan and Viral Antibiotic, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Deoderant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Tonic
Body System Support: Gastrointestinal/Digestive, Nervous and Skeletal Systems; Skin, Lips, Hair, Nails, Throat
Safety Precautions: None Known
Parts Used: Stems, Leaves

MARJORAM (Origanum Vulgare)
Medicinal Properties: Analgesic, Bacterial, Fungal, Parasitic, Protozoan and Viral Antibiotic, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Laxative, Nervine, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vulnerary
Body System Support: Gastrointestinal/Digestive and Genito-Urinary Systems; Skin, Lips, Hair, Nails, Throat, Sinuses
Safety Precautions: Essential oil should not be used during pregnancy
Parts Used: Whole Plant

MULLEIN (Verbascum thapsus)
Medicinal Properties: Anodyne, Anti-Inflammatory, Parasitic Antibiotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Astringent, Decongestant, Detoxifer, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Laxative, Nervine, Pectoral, Sedative, Vulnerary
Body System Support: Cardiovascular/Circulatory, Gastrointestinal/Digestive, Genito-Urinary, Respiratory and Thymus/Lymphatic Systems; Ears, Throat, Sinuses
Safety Precautions: None Known
Parts Used: Flowers, Leaves

PEPPERMINT (Mentha x piperita)
Medicinal Properties: Adjuvent, Analgesic, Anesthetic, Anodyne, Antidepressant, Antiemetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Anesthetic, Appetizer, Mild Cardiac, Carminative, Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Laxative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Body System Support: Cardiovascular/Circulatory, Gastrointestinal/Digestive, Genito-Urinary, Nervous, Respiratory and Skeletal Systems; Skin, Lips, Throat
Safety Precautions: Must be used in moderation, especially if pregnant; not for infants
Parts Used: Flowers, Leaves

PRIMROSE (Oenothera biennis)
Medicinal Properties: Anodyne, Anti-Inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiac, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator
Body System Support: Cardiovascular/Circulatory, Gastrointestinal/Digestive, Genito-Urinary, Nervous, Reproductive and Skeletal Systems; Skin, Lips, Nails
Safety Precautions: None Known
Parts Used: Flowers, Leaves, Stems, Seed Oil

RASPBERRY (Rubus idaeus)
Medicinal Properties: Antiemetic, Appetizer, Antiscorbutic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiac, Laxative (fruit); fruit to treat/prevent constipation, leaves for diarrhea
Body System Support: Gastrointestinal/Digestive, Reproductive and Skeletal Systems; Skin, Lips, Hair, Nails
Safety Precautions: None Known
Parts Used: Bark, Leaves, Roots, Fruit

ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Medicinal Properties: Analgesic, Bacterial, Fungal and Parasitic Antibiotic, Antidepressant, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiperspirant, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Appetizer, Astringent, Carminative, Decongestant (liver), Detoxifer (brain/nervous system, liver), Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Nervine, Preservative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic (heart), Vulnerary
Body System Support: Cardiovascular/Circulatory, Gastrointestinal/Digestive, Nervous and Reproductive Systems; Skin, Lips, Hair, Nails, Eyes, Throat
Safety Precautions: Essential oil should not be used during pregnancy; may not be suitable for people with epilepsy or high blood pressure
Parts Used: Flowers, Leaves

SAGE (Salvia officinalis)
Medicinal Properties: Bacterial, Parasitic and Viral Antibiotic, Antidepressant, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiperspirant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Astringent, Deoderant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Nervine, Preservative, Stimulant, Tonic
Body System Support: Gastrointestinal/Digestive, Genito-Urinary, Nervous, Respiratory and Skeletal Systems;
Safety Precautions: Should not be used for long periods of time, or by pregnant women, those with epilepsy or high blood pressure
Parts Used: Leaves