Cold Remedy – Horehound is a valuable plant in the treatment of bronchitis where there is a non-productive cough. It combines the action of relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchus while promoting mucus production and thus expectoration. It is beneficial in the treatment of whooping cough.
Cough Remedy – Horehound is used in many cough mixtures to clear phlegm. As a bitter is restores normal secretions to the organs and glands.
Tonic – The bitter action stimulates the flow and secretion of bile from the gall bladder, aiding digestion.
Cautions: Horehound preparations may interact with the drug hydroxytryptamine (antidepressant). Cardioactives in the herb may interfere with antiarrhythmic drugs, increase the risk of hypokalemia, antagonize beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs, interact with depolarizing muscle relaxants and increase the risk of arrhythmias, interfere with nitrates and calcium-channel blockers, and cardioactives may increase the arrhythmogenic potential of terfenadine. Due to the diuretic action of Horehound the following drug interactions are possible: increased risk of toxicity with anti-inflammatory analgesics; if hypokalemia occurs possible antagonism with antiarrhythmics and potentiation of muscle relaxants; antagonizes antidiabetic (hypoglycemic) drugs; may potentiate and/or interfere with antihypertensives; may potentiate lithium therapy; when taken with corticosteroids there is a risk for hypokalemia; may potentiate other diuretics and increase the risk of hypokalemia. Preparations of this herb may antagonize antihypertensive drugs and nitrates and calcium-channel blockers, and when combined with sympathomimetics there is an increased risk of hypertension. Interferes with the absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally. Possible adverse effects and/or overdose effects include dermatitis, irritation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. Very large doses can cause arrhythmia.
Constituents: Marrubiin, a diterpene lactone, with premarrubiin; diterpene alcohols; marruciol, marrubenol, sclareol, peregrinin, dihydroperegrinin; volatile oil, containing [[alpha]]-pinene, sabinene, limonene, camphene, p-cymol, [[alpha]]-terpinolene; alkaloids; traces of betonicine and its isomer turicine; miscellaneous; choline, alkanes, phytosterols, tanins etc.PHOTOS: Horehound Tincture 2 oz.; picking early spring Horehound; Horehound leaves ready to processing.
Feverfew is a traditional medicinal herb which is found in many old gardens, and is also occasionally grown for ornament. The plant grows into a small bush up to around 18 inches high, with citrus-scented leaves and is covered by flowers reminiscent of daisies. It spreads rapidly, and they will cover a wide area after a few years. It is also commonly seen in the literature by its synonyms, Chrysanthemum parthenium (L.) Bernh. and Pyrethrum parthenium (L.) Sm.
Feverfew has been used for reducing fever, for treating headaches, arthritis and digestive problems. It is believed that by inhibiting the release of serotonin and prostaglandins, both of which aid the onset of migraines, Feverfew limits the inflammation of blood vessels in the head. This would stop the blood vessel spasm which is believed to contribute to headaches. The active ingredients in Feverfew include parthenolide and tanetin. Parthenolide has also been found recently in 2005 to induce cell death in leukemia cancer stem cells.
Recently, Feverfew has been used by Aveeno skincare brand to calm red and irritated skin.
Adverse effects include: gastrointestinal distress, mouth ulcers, and antiplatelet actions.
4 oz. brown glass bottle.(Grindelia squarrosa). Gumweed tincture is excellent used in asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough and upper respiratory catarrh. This is also a good choice for ear and throat infections.
There are about twenty-five species of the genus, seven or eight being found in South America. The early growth of most of them is covered with a glutinous varnish. They are perennial or biennial herbs or small shrubs, with stems up to half-a-yard long, round, yellow, and smooth, with alternate, light-green, coarsely-toothed leaves having a clasping base. They are easily broken off when dried, so are often found loose in packages. The solitary, terminal flower-heads are large and yellow, both disk and radiate. Taste and odour are slightly aromatic, the former bitter.
Constituents: Grindelia may contain as much as 21 per cent of amorphous resins. There is also found tannin, laevoglucose, and a little volatile oil. The presence of glucosides has not been confirmed.
4 oz. brown glass bottle. Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.) can help maintain the heart in a healthy condition, preventing the development of coronary disease.
Angina Pectoris – Hawthorn combats Angina Pectoris, a heart condition that is rampant in our culture. Often due to atherosclerosis, Angina Pectoris results from insufficient blood flow reaching the heart muscle. Without enough oxygen, the heart muscle spasms. Take one teaspoon of tincture in the morning and one before bedtime. Since Hawthorn is water soluble, it may also be taken as a tea. Add one ounce of berries to one pint of water and simmer fifteen minutes. Take a cup in the morning and one in the evening.
Congestive Heart Failure – In the last decade, Hawthorn extracts have been used successfully to treat the early stages of congestive heart failure. Take one teaspoon of tincture in the morning and one before bedtime. Since Hawthorn is water soluble, it may also be taken as a tea. Add one ounce of berries to one pint of water and simmer fifteen minutes. Take a cup in the morning and one in the evening.
Heart Attacks and the Recovery Process – Heart failure patients often have a history of one or more heart attacks. Studies indicate that Hawthorn extract protects the heart muscle during times of oxygen loss. This protection comes primarily in the form of antioxidant activity, which prevents free-radical damage to the heart. However, Hawthorn's other effects mentioned above also make it useful in recovery of strength in the heart muscle following a heart attack.
Heart Tonic – Hawthorn, particularly extracts made from the leaves, berries and flowers, exerts a gentle, measured effect on the heart and circulation, making it useful as an initial therapy for persons with weakened heart function. It is especially useful for early-stage congestive heart failure, particularly before stronger drugs such as digitalis are required. Take one teaspoon of Hawthorn Tincture in the morning and one before bedtime.
Hypertension – Hawthorn can help maintain the heart in a healthy condition, preventing the development of coronary disease. In general, using Hawthorn gives the heart a fighting chance at recovery from heart disease, and it may also slow progression of the illness. The actions of Hawthorn extract on the cardiovascular system make the heart a more efficient pump. It partly achieves this by increasing blood supply to the heart muscle. It also increases the output of blood from the heart and decreases the resistance of blood vessels in the body to the normal flow of blood. The result is a stronger and healthier heart and a better flow of blood throughout the body. In the past decade, however, standardized extracts from Europe have predominantly been prepared from the leaves and flowers. These portions of the plant are higher in the desired medically active constituents. Hawthorn can be safely used for an extended period of time without side effects, as opposed to digitalis and other cardiac glycoside drugs that can become toxic. There are some known interactions with prescription cardiac drugs, so check with your health care provider if you are taking such medication. Take one teaspoon of tincture in the morning and one before bedtime
4 oz. brown glass bottle (Juglans nigra). According to Dr. Theodore Nash at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, Maryland, parasitic infections are a major cause of illness in North America. Eight out of ten people in North America harbor one or more parasites or worms. Tincture of Green Black Walnut Hull is one of the most popular and effective anthelmintics used in parasite cleansing programs.
Electrical Shock – The ellagic acid contained in the hulls of Black Walnuts restores nerve flow after electrical shock, accidental electrocution and lightening mishaps. Give dosage of 1 teaspoon as soon as possible after incident, and then continue with ¼ teaspoon doses every four hours for 48 hours.
Guardia – Black Walnut hulls can be used preventatively if one is traveling to an area where parasites are common or unusual. Take it before one leaves to the area by a few days and continue the whole time while gone. One must still use common sense and avoid possible parasite contaminated food and drink. Take 15-30 drops, 2 times per day in juice or water. If Giardia has occurred take 60-90 drops, 3-4 times per day in juice or water. This dose can be maintained for six weeks.
Parasites – Fresh green Black Walnut hull tincture will help to destroy amoebas, protozoans (giardia, blastocytis hominis), pin worms and ringworm. Use larger doses once a parasitic infection is in place. It can be combined with other anti-parasitic treatment. Treatment needs go for one month in order to kill parasites in all cycles or forms from adult to egg. Follow the dosages on the label for 14 days (1/2 tsp. for adults/ 1/4 tsp. for children); rest your system for 7 days, and then repeat dosages for another 14 days.
Thyroid – Black Walnut hulls contains iodine, which can be used to help the thyroid. Dry the fresh green hulls, then grind them to a powder. Fill #00 capsules with the powder. Take 1 capsule first thing in the morning and 1 capsule before bedtime to stimulate thyroid function. In severe cases, two capsules may be taken morning and evening. When taking Green Black Walnut tincture, take 1/2 tsp. first thing in the morning and 1/2 tsp. at bedtime.
Constituents: The leaves and green hulls contain iodine-B15, calcium, iron, protein, potassium phosphorus, silica, and the chemical compounds juglone, ellagic acid and barium alkaloids. The fruit of the Black Walnut tree contains magnesium, protein, calcium, phosphorous, iron, iodine, potassium, and essential fatty acids.
Horsetail has large concentrations of silicon, which can bring nitrates and other undesirable components from the earth into the green stems. It is, therefore, very important that the plant is gathered in areas which are as environmentally pristine as possible.
Constituents: Horsetail contains up to 70% silicon (silica). Other constituents include alkaloids, including nicotine, palustrine and palustrinine; flavonoids such as isoquercitrin, campesterol, a saponin equisitonin, dimethylsulphone, thiaminase and aconitic acid.
Gynecological aid – While it acts as a mild diuretic, its toning and astringent actions make it invaluable in the treatment of incontinence and bedwetting. One tsp. of the tincture in a small amount of water at bedtime is the recommended adult dosage. Halve for children.
Oral aid – One teaspoon of the Horsetain tincture plus 1/2 tsp. of sea salt added to 1/2 cup of warm water is an excellent mouthwash for mouth and gum infections or throat inflammations.
Orthopedic aid – Bone growth involves the process of adding calcium for hardness, plus increasing collagen. Silicon is essential for both of these processes. An important study conducted at the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shows that silicon-supplemented bones have a one hundred percent increase in collagen when compared with low-silicon bones.
Silicon works by chemically binding the structures of surface tissues and those that connect the bones. Silicon not only promotes growth, bone, and tooth formation, but also has inhibitory effects on coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. Silicon is found in mother's milk, in the fiber faction of brown rice, in leafy greens and bell peppers, and Equisetum arvense.
Horsetail's predominant element, silicon, is no doubt responsible for the majority of its curative properties. Horsetail tea has been recommended for years for the regeneration of fingernails. Organic silicon should be distinguished from nonorganic silicon. Organic silicon will recalcify; inorganic silicon will not. In many cases Horsetail has also been found to ease the pain of rheumatism and to stimulate the healing of torn ligaments. Use 1/2 to 1 tsp. of Horsetail tincture in a small amount of water twice daily.
Prostate – It is considered a specific in cases of inflammation or benign enlargement of the prostate gland. It is often combined with Hydrangea in the treatment of prostate troubles. Take one teaspoon of the tinctured herb twice daily.
Description: Huckleberries are low shrubs which form large colonies in mixed spruce forests. The leaves are deciduous, oval-lanceolate, light translucent green and form loose, open foliage interspersed with many short stems or branches. The bowl-shaped flowers are followed by juicy, purple berries, usually found hanging from the underside of the branches. They tend to colonize along mountain roads on the upward slopes and steeper banks along creeks.
Harvesting: Leaves are gathered in early spring when flowering occurs; the berries appear in late July or early August.
Diabetes – Tincture or tea made of the leaves is also a remedy for diabetes if taken for a prolonged period. The leaves are gathered before the shrubs flower. Steep two teaspoons dried leaves in one cup of hot water or use 1/2 to 1 tsp. tincture in warm water. Drink one half hour before mealtime.
Urinary Tract – The leaves act as a diuretic as well as disinfect the urine. Use two teaspoons dried leaves per one cup of boiling-hot water and drink a total of three cups daily or take 1/2 to 1 tsp. in a cup of war, water. This tea is extremely effective when treating PMS water retention.
Armoracia rusticaca and food grade alcohol. 4 oz. brown glass bottle. Beneficial to help dissolve cysts, fibroids and other growths in the body. Also effective in treating arthritis.
Horseradish is used for urinary tract infections, kidney stones, fluid retention, cough, bronchitis, achy joints (rheumatism), gallbladder disorders, sciatic nerve pain, gout, colic, and intestinal worms in children five years and older.Some people apply horseradish directly to the skin for painful and swollen joints or tissues and for minor muscle aches.
Possible Side Effects: Horseradish is safe in food amounts and is considered safe for most people when used by mouth in medicinal amounts. However, it contains mustard oil, which is extremely irritating to the lining of the mouth, throat, nose, digestive system, and urinary tract. It may also slow down the activity of the thyroid gland.It is unsafe for children four years old and younger.
Do not take while pregnant.
Pharmaceutical Contraindications: Levothyroxine is used for low thyroid function. Horseradish seems to decrease the thyroid. Taking horseradish along with levothyroxine might decrease the effects of levothyroxine. Some brands that contain levothyroxine include Armour Thyroid, Eltroxin, Estre, Euthyrox, Levo-T, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid, and others
Constituents: Marrubiin, a diterpene lactone, with premarrubiin; diterpene alcohols; marruciol, marrubenol, sclareol, peregrinin, dihydroperegrinin; volatile oil, containing [[alpha]]-pinene, sabinene, limonene, camphene, p-cymol, [[alpha]]-terpinolene; alkaloids; traces of betonicine and its isomer turicine; miscellaneous; choline, alkanes, phytosterols, tanins etc.PHOTOS: Horehound Tincture 2 oz.; Horehound; apprentices garbling freshly gathered Horehound.
