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Anti-inflammatory, diuretic. Useful for painful menstruation, balancing menstrual flow, and supporting menopause. Beneficial for diarrhea. Tonic for the heart. Helps coagulate blood after childbirth and stabilizes hormones. -
Considered beneficial for depression and nervous tension. Helps digestion, gas and upset stomach. Used for fevers. -
For nursing mothers: this herbal combination contains fennel seed, anise seed, fenugreek seed, red clover blossoms, nettles, and milk thistle seed. -
Used to treat bronchitis, coughs, catarrh, gastritis and ulcers. Mild laxative effects. Not to be used if heart or liver disease or hypertension are present. -
For digestive problems and the skin, inflammations of the mouth, peptic ulcer, gastritis, and colitis, coughs and bronchitis. Soothes irritated mucous membranes. Mildly stimulates the immune system. Not to be taken if diabetic—high sugar content. -
Anti-inflammatory, soothing to the digestive tract (i.e., gastritis, heartburn, peptic ulcers). Contains salicylic acid, an active ingredient in aspirin, and thus acts as nature’s aspirin in reducing pain and fever. -
Promotes lactation. Increases the flow of bile from the liver and gall bladder. Regarded as beneficial in regenerating and protecting the liver. Supports the treatment of cirrhosis and hepatitis A and B. -
Tonic for nerves, heart and thymus gland. High in protein, vitamin E and minerals. Utilized to assist with depression, nervous disorders, exhaustion, menopause, colds and constipation. Reduces cholesterol. -
Mild sedative, promotes blood circulation and flow of urine. Regulates menstrual flow, lowers blood pressure. Used for heart disease, anxiety, hypertension, insomnia, kidney disease, and supporting menopause. Reported to be a preventative for cancer and to stimulate the immune system. Avoid if using prescribed cardiac drugs. Not to be taken internally if pregnant. -
Contains myrrh, sage, raspberry leaves, marshmallow root, lady's mantle. Used for mouth ulceration, sore throat, irritated mucous membranes. Antibacterial, anti-viral. dilute with water, use as a gargle. -
Expectorant. Used for bronchial and lung congestion, sore throat. Antiviral properties considered beneficial against flu. -
Regarded as supportive and strengthening for the entire body. Contains iron, Vitamin C, and chlorophyll. Used for anemia, endometriosis, asthma and diarrhea. -
Purported to strengthen our entire system, including the heart and nervous system. Recommended for fever. Antiseptic in action. -
Antifungal, anti-inflammatory. Beneficial for colds, flu, tuberculosis, pneumonia, sore throat, sinusitis, acne, asthma, peptic ulcer, bladder infection, irritable bowel syndrome, candidiasis, hepatitis, cold sores, food poisoning, diarrhea, giardiasis, ear infection. -
Relieves pain and anxiety; sedative and antispasmodic in action. Useful in cases of insomnia, neuralgia and asthma. Reduces pain associated with shingles. Lowers blood pressure. Not to be used if prescription antidepressants are being taken. -
This herbal combination includes valerian root, passion flowers, catnip, lemon balm leaves, and skullcap. -
Promotes digestion. Used for headache, colds and nausea. Can reduce the flow of breast milk. -
Used for urinary tract infections, dysentery, diarrhea and menstrual complaints. Helps to break up phlegm in the upper respiratory tract, assists with treating chronic bronchitis. Contains mild antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. -
Healing for the lungs—reduces inflammation and supports expectoration (i.e., in cases of bronchitis and pneumonia). Useful for diarrhea. Promotes perspiration in cases of fever. Beneficial for colds. -
Regarded as beneficial for skin problems such as childhood eczema and psoriasis and for bronchitis and cough. Known as a blood purifier. Historically used in prevention and treatment of tumors and cancers (professional advice should be sought in such cases).