• Disclaimer:

    • This information should not substitute for medical attention.  Use at your own risk.  Liz Crowe will be held harmless in the event of allergic reaction or any other injury incurred due to your experimentation with these herbs.  By choosing to reference this information, you agree to accept all risk.
    • Herbs written in red can be poisonous at high doses.  With most herbs this usually means you'd have to ingest A LOT to feel any ill effects, but caution is still deserved.  You may safely experiment with any herbs I've included as long as you work with the recipes to be found HERE.  Should you find a 'red herb' to be particularly helpful, I suggest you research it in depth.  See Library for recommended sources.
    BHS Medicinal Properties
    scent
    (usually an aromatic oil or fresh plant)
    ingestion
    (usually a tea, tincture or syrup)
    contact
    (usually an ointment or poultice)
    proper name
    sage
    warming sensitizing clears confusion
    reduces secretions
    (sweat, milk production)
    sedative
    antiseptic
    Salvia officinalis
    thyme
     clears bronchial distress
    cleanses
    kidney & bladder 
     astringent
    acne treatment
     Thymus vulgaris
    rosemary
    relaxing anti-depressive
    increases blood supply to head and womb

    stimulates urinary system

    treats heart palpitations
    reduce pain
    tightens skin
    Rosmarinus officinalis
    lavender
    cheering
    relaxing
    reduces gas
    indigestion
    sedative
     antiseptic
     Lavendula spp.
    lemon balm
     calming
    soothing
     expectorant
    sedative
    reduces fever
    regulates menstruation
     smoothes wrinkles
    an astringent
    wash for cuts & scrapes
     Melissa officinalis
    basil
     repels 
    fleas & flies
    treats
    nervous stress  digestion problems
    mild laxative
     treats bee sting
     Ocimum basilicum
    dill
     
     treats stomach
    disorders, colic
    increases milk production
    sedative
     
     Anethum graveolens
    mint
     clears bronchial distress
    stimulant
     reduces gas
    indigestion
     astringent
     Mentha spp.
     oregano
     
     relieves
    coughs
    headaches
    mentrual discomfort
     reduce swelling
    mix w/ olive oil for arthritis rub
     Origanum spp.
     parsley
     
     diuretic
    treats kidney complaints
     dandruff (rinse)
     Petroselinum crispum

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