Cardinal flower is used by native Americans to treat stomach aches, colds, croup, nosebleeds, fevers, headaches, bronchial spasms and worms. Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant with bright red flowers. It is a species of Lobelia native…
Camphor can be used to treat ringworm, scabies, skin sores, frostbite, athlete’s foot and toothache. Camphor is is a white-transparent solid with a strong aromatic odor. It is made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree –…
Calamint has been used in Europe as a medicinal herb for centuries to treat wet cough, fever, indigestion, flatulent colic, insomnia and depression. Calamint (nepitella, basil thyme, calamint, lesser calamint) is a perennial shrub and a member of the Mint…
Butterfly weed is used by native Americans to treat wet cough, pleurisy, asthma, bronchitis, chest congestion and other lung diseases. Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) has another name, pleurisy-root, which indicates its medicinal value for treating pleurisy. Pleurisy is a painful…
Burdock can be eaten as a root vegetable. It is also used as a food therapy to help treat face swelling, dizziness, lung fever, sore throat, toothache and skin boils. Burdock is a popular food in Asia. It is also…
Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula) has been used as a natural purgative remedy for centuries. Buckthorn bark contains 3 – 7% anthraquinone content. It stimulates the peristaltic movements of the large intestine. That is why the bark has purgative properties and can…
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) is a perennial herb that is used by native Americans as a natural antipyretic remedy to treat fever, flu and cold. Boneset was a popular herbal medicine in the united states. It was in the US Pharmacopeia…
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a perennial herb native to North America. Blue Vervain is used by Native Americans as medicine to treat cold, cough, fever, chest congestion, depression, anxiety, and other disorders. Blue Vervain expels the mucus from the…
Blue Flag (Iris versicolor) is a native American remedy that is used to treat liver & hepatic diseases, constipation, acne, eczema, sores and bruises. Blue flag root is traditionally used by native American tribes as a cathartic or purgative to…
Blue cohosh is used by native Americans as a tonic to stimulate uterine and treat gynecologic disorders, such as menstrual pain, irregular periods, uterine weakness, and uterine prolapse, etc. Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) is well known as a remedy for…
