Balm of Gilead: Populus Balsamifera or Candicans
Part Used : Buds
Stimulant, expectorant
The resinous substance is not acted upon by water alone. An infusion cannot be made. Boiled in oil makes an excellent ointment or salve. Valuable in colds, lung, kidney and urinary difficulties.
Basil(sweet) : Ocium basilicum, Ocymum
Part Used: Root
Relaxant, expectorant, slightly narcotic sedative, antispasmodic , nervine
Exerts a marked influence over the nervous system. For epilepsy, convulsions, acute rheumatism, sciatica, St. Vitus Dance, neuralgia, spinal meningitis, snake-bite poisoning, delirium tremens. Brings on menstrual flow retarded by cold or exposure. Relives cramp in menstrual period. Wonderful remedy for high blood pressure and whooping cough.
Black Haw : Viburnum prunifolium
PART USED : Bark of root
Diuretic, tonic, antispasmodic, nervine, astringent
Counteracts threatened abortion. Relieves after pains. Good for ovarian irritation, asthma, hysteria. A valuable ingredient of female tonics.
Blue Cohosh: caulophyllum thalictorides
Part Used: Root
Emmenagogue, parturient, antispasmodic
Valuable remedy in epilepsy, uterine disorders, leucorrhoea, dropsy, cramp, colic, hysteria, diabetes, high blood pressure. Helps to alkalinize blood and urine. Makes childbirth easy an infusion taken for a week or two preceding confinement renders delivery comparatively rapid and painless.
