Category: Herbs Properties
Sorrel: Rumex acetosa Part used: Leaves and root Diuretic, ant scorbutic, refrigerant, vermifuge Leaves may be used as greens. Expels worms. Expels kidney stones. Good in hepatitis. Poultice is …
Sassafras: laurus –Sassafras officinalis A strong Stimulant and Blood purifier Part used: Inner bark of root Aromatic, stimulant, alterative, diaphoretic and diuretic Purifies blood, cleanses whole system, will relieve …
Saffron: Carthamus tinctorius Part used: flowers and seed Laxative, emmenagogue, condiment, carminative, sudorific, diuretic, diaphoretic. Seed is aromatic, laxative and diuretic One of the most reliable remedies in measles, …
Rock Rose: Helianthemum canadense Part used: Herb and oil Aromatic, tonic, alterative, astringent Oil most valuable part. Superior physic for cancer. Excellent gargle for cankered sore throat and scarlatina. …
Psyllium: Plantago psyllium Part used: Seed Demulcent, purgative, detergent Excellent in cases of colitis, ulcers and hemorrhoids. Cleanses the intestines of toxins, taken one hour before meals (one or …
Prickly Ash: Xanthoxylum Part used: Bark and berries Stimulant, tonic, alterative, sialagogue As a stimulant in languid states of the system. Has proved effective in paralysis of the tongue …
Poke Root: Phytolacca decandra Part used: Root Alterative, resolvent, deobstruent, detergent, antisypilitic, antiscorbutic Tender leaves in early spring make excellent greens. Tones up the whole system. The root makes …
Plantain: Plantago major Part used: Whole plant Alterative, diuretic, antisyphilitic, antiseptic astringent, deobstrunet, styptic, vulnerary. The American Indians used this herb. Both the narrow and wide leaf …
