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Marshmallow root, leaves, flowers
tea, tincture |
This demulcent herb is soothing to irritated lungs and the digestive tract. Marshmallow root as a tea or tincture helps to ease the burning sensation associated with urinary tract infections. Order Flow-tea The leaves have a milder action that the root but may also be used. |
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Oregano
tea, tincture |
These anti-oxidant leaves commonly used in spagetti sauce also ease tension headaches, reduce coughs, and make an antiseptic mouthwash. A tea is also helpful to ease arthritis pain. Externally a tea wash soothes stings and bites.
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Sage leaves
tea, tincture, seasoning |
Make a tea by steeping 1 teaspoon of sage leaves in 1 cup of boiling water for 20 minutes to ease menopausal hot flashes. A tea could also be used as a sore throat gargle. |
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Saint John’s Wort flowers
tincture, oil |
The flowers contain an active ingredient hypericin plus many supporting chemicals. The tincture of flowers may help reduce depression, neuralgia, menstrual cramps, and bedwetting. Recent research suggests hypericin acts against the AIDS virus. The botanical oil made from fresh flowers is useful for muscle aches and pains, earaches, and wounds.
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Thyme leaves
tea, tincture |
The leaves contain antibacterial properties. The essential oil used in a steam promotes lung healing. Added to a dream blend they help you dream of fairies. |
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Valerian root
tincture |
The root is used medicinally for nervous system support. The root has a strong often unpleasant scent but the flowers when they are blooming provide and intoxicating sweet scent. In my garden they grew to be over 10 feet tall. A great flower to attract bees and hummingbirds. |
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Wood Betony flowering tops
tea, tincture |
This is a favorite herb of the 12th century non and herbalist Hildegard of Bingen. It is a common European herb used in teas and tinctures for Nervous system support. Order Stillpoint Also beneficial for the liver, these purple flowers make a colorful addition to tea. |
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Yarrow flowers
tea, tincture, salve. |
Known as nature's band aide. Topical application
in a salve eases hemorrhoid inflammation. Internally a tea of leaves and flowers are used as a general tonic. The leaves are used externally to stop bleeding and heal wounds due to its ability to help blood coagulation. A tincture or flower essence protects against negative environmental pollutants. It is a specific for healing exposure to radiation. The flowers are anti-yeast, astringent as tea or tincture. The flowers also make a healing sinus steam when added to a bowl of boiling water. |
