Herb's List:
Allspice - the dried berry of the pimento,evergreen tree,use as stimulant,oinment or bath additive ,also good for rheumatism.
Aloe - Good for minor skin irritations:sunburn, scratches , cuts,etc.
Althea - External use for burns and wounds. Used in tea, is good for quieting coughs and digestive problems.
Barberry-laxitve
Basil- Good for digestive problems.
Bennet-As an astringent gargle for gum problems.
Black Alder-Boil inner bark in vinegar use as external rinse for lice and scabies.
Blackberry-remedy for diarrehia.Good for gum problems.
Black Cohosh-roots has a seditive effect on nervous system also helps menstral cramp.
Blazing Star(marsh)-decoction, gargle for sore throat.
Blazing Star(scaly)-same as above also helpful on snakebites.
Blue Vervain-natural tranquillizer
Brier Hip-Good for Kidney and bladder inflamation.
Cayenne-external use ,make plaster and apply to rheumatic or arthritic areas.
Chervil-infussion may be used to lower blood pressure.
Clove-clove tea can relieve nausea.The oil is good in relieving tooth ache.
Coral Root-use root part,good sedative and aids in reducing fever.
Dandelion-root most potent.Natural diuretic,also high in iron.
Dill-good aid for digestion problems.
Echinacea-use root part,antiviral action,stimulates the bodies defence system.
Elderberry-flower part,use for skin irritations,sore throats and colds.
Eucalyptus-steam leaves and inhale to clear nasal congestion and loosen lung congestion.
Fragrant Valerian-rootstock,use for calming nervous stomach,insommnia and also hypnotic.
Garlic-good for digestion,colds,and aids in lowering blood pressure.
Ginger-rootstock,aids in digestion,eases gas and nausea.
Goldenseal- use root part,general tonic for cuts,poison ivy,mouth irratations and yeast infections.
Hawthorn-flower and fruit part,sedative effect,lowers blood pressure.
Hedge Mustard-expectorant, good for clearing chest congestion and coughs.
Hyssop-leaves and flowers,relieves sore throat and good for minor cuts.
Lavender-flowers and leaves,calming aromatic,insect repellant.
Lemon Balm-has antiviral properties use for dressing wounds.mild calming effect.
Marjoram (wild)-,mild seditive,relives motion sickness,menstrual cramps.
Mint-use in balm for chapped lips,soothing to rheumatic conditions.
Nettle-as an astringent for hemorrhoids,infusion helpful in urinary and cold ailments.
New Jersey Tea-use bark of root to make infusion,use as expectorant for chest conjestion.
Onion-onion juice mixed with honey,good for hoarseness and coughs.
Pennyroyal-rub plant on skin for insect repellant.
Peyote-hallucinogenic, will stimulate heart and respiratory system.
Prickly Ash-use bark to make decoction for toothaches.
Primrose-make an infusion from the flowers to treat headache and insomnia.Use rootstock for expectorant.
Red Eyebright-make infusion to treat eye inflamations.
ST.John's Wort- calming properties .
Sassafras- use the bark to make infusion for a "blood purifier" promotes perspiration and urination.
Savory-make tea , use for cramps nausea and indigestion.
Skullcap- rootstock used to make tea to treat respiratory problems, insomnia and rheumatism.
Infusions-made like tea, add 1oz. fresh herb to 1 pint steaming water, cover and steep for about 10 min. Stain
Decoction-this method is used for bark or roots ,bring to boil then simmer for 10 to 20 min.,use like tea.
Wash-an external application of the tea.
Poultice-paste made from plant,mash in with small amount of water if nessessary warm.Used externally.