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HERBAL TEAS Aloe plant apply topically to burns, cuts, sores; speeds healing Apple cider vinegar and honey arthritis and blood cleansing Astragalus immune system stimulant Blue cohosh menstrual cramps, ease PMS symptoms, induce slightly delayed period (due to stress, etc.) Chamomile flowers sleeping aid, stomach calmative Cayenne pepper bronchitis and chest colds Coltsfoot and mullein break up chest congestion Comfrey speeds healing, and an anti-inflammatory. (Taken as a tea, the recently discovered threat of liver problems is minimal. Topical applications also speed healing and pose no threat.) Echinacea immune system stimulant, good against all infections Elderberry flowers and peppermint stop colds, alleviates symptoms Ephedra hay fever and sinus congestion Garlic - either oil, powder, or tablets blood pressure, cholesterol, liver stimulant, insect repellent, antibiotic, anti-viral. Garlic has been found to reduce coagulation and thus care needs to be taken if on a blood thinner. Garlic makes the blood platelets "slippery" thus reducing stroke risk. Recent indications are that it reduces blood sugar. My personal experience (being hypoglycemic) is that it stablizes blood sugars. Ginger indigestion, migraine, bring on overdue period. (Warning: avoid eating ginger in significant quantities if pregnant) Goldenseal immune system stimulant, good against all infections Licorice root (contains over 160 compounds that beneficially stimulate organ activity) reduces chronic fatique syndrome (Warning: long term use - 3 months - causes liver damage) Peppermint soothes stomach, buffers other herbs, cooling effect on body. Pennyroyal Amish birth control, flea repellent, expectorant. One tablespoon of pennyroyal oil is fatal, but that is equal to 75 gallons of strong infusion! Psyllium nature's metamucil, controls both diarrhea and constipation, absorbs up to 40 times it's weight in water. Red Clover immune system stimulant, cancer cure. Rosemary Oil - external use only inhale scent to alleviate headaches, can rub small amount under the nose. Excellent to use in a vaporizer for bronchial and sinus problems. Tea Tree Oil kills funguses, use externally only Valerian root mix with equal parts skullcap, catnip and peppermint to make a wonderful nervine and sedative. White Vinegar and salt equal parts applied topically with washcloth for sore muscles still makes them sign a pact.
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