Evening Primrose Oil can be used for treating eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis and breast pain. Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a fragrant plant native to North America. Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of…
Bay laurel (Bay Leaves, Laurus nobilis) is used in many traditional medicines to treat migraine, headache, arthritis, rheumatism, bruises, sprains, muscle pain and bronchitis. Bay leaves are used for treating headaches. The leaves contain compounds, called parthenolides, which have effects…
Allspice is a native American spice and remedy that can be used to treat toothache, muscle ache, joint pain and bruises. Allspice (Pimento, Jamaica pepper, myrtle pepper, pimenta, newspice) is the dried unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, a tree native…
Hing (Asafoetida) is an Indian spice and Ayurvedic remedy that can be used to treat flu, cold, asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, toothache, indigestion, flatulence and abdominal pain. Asafoetida is a dried, resinous gum collected from the root of Ferula. It…
Painkillers are today’s most abused type of prescription drugs. Do you suffer from back pain? Use painkillers. Do you suffer from menstrual pain? Take painkillers. A headache? Painkillers. Scoliosis, or Hypermobility? Still painkillers. “My son was almost killed by his…
Swedish bitters is an alcoholic tincture that has been used for hundreds of years in Europe. The formula is said to cure a large number of ailments, including constipation, liver disease, high blood pressure, wounds and Joint pain. Swedish bitters…
This is an old folk remedy for treating earache – urine therapy. Earache or ear pain may be caused by infections and inflammation. Symptoms associated an earache may include: Ear redness and swelling; Fever; Ear pain; Sore throat; Itching; Ringing…
Cat’s claw (Uncaria Tomentosa) is a herb that has been used by native peoples in South America for a long history. It has been used traditionally to treat arthritis, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, bursitis and gout. Cat’s claw has anti-inflammatory effects. Scientists…
Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) is used in traditional Chinese medicine for detoxification, bruises, rheumatism, tooth pain, lump, carbuncles, snakebites and various inflammatory diseases. According to traditional Chinese medicine texts, yarrow has pungent and bitter tastes, and has effects of blood-moving, wind-expelling,…
Du Zhong (Eucommia, 杜仲) can be used to treat lower back pain, leg weakness, leg coldness, knee pain and arthritis. Du Zhong (Eucommia) is one of the fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine. Eucommia (Eucommia ulmoides) is a tree…
