Tag: Gargle
Witch Hazel: Hamamelis virginica Part used: Bark and leaves Astringent, tonic, antichloristic, haemorrhages from lungs, stomach, uterus, bowels. Good in diarrhea and as an enema. For nose bleed, snuff …
Wintergreen: Gaultheria Procumbens Part used: Leaves Stimulant, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, cardiac depressant Taken in small frequent doses will stimulate stomach, heart and respiratory tract,. Good in rheumatic fever, …
Twin Leaf: Jeffersonia diphylla Part used: Root Diuretic, alterative, antisyphilitic, antispasmodic, tonic Good gargle for sore throat. Fine for scarlatina, scarlet fever. Applied as a hot fomentation, it will …
Sumac Berries Diuretic, refrigerant, emmenagogue, diaphoretic , cephalic Used in combination of equal parts of sumac berries and bark, white pine bark and slippery elm bark. This tea is …
Sage: Saliva officinalis Part used: leaves Sudorific , astringent, expectorant, tonic, aromatic, antispasmodic, nervine, vermifuge. Wounds heal more rapidly when washed with sage tea. Soothing to the nerves. Good …
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. …
Red root: Ceanothus Americanus Part used: Bark of the root Astringent, expectorant, sedative Excellent for spleen trouble. Gargle every two hours with a strong tea of red root for …
Red Clover: Trifolium pratense Part used: Blossoms Depurative, detergent, alterative, mild stimulant Wonderful blood purifier. Combined with equal parts of violet leaves and flowers, burdock, yellow dock, dandelion root, …
