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A, Vitamin -- see Vitamin A
Acid Reflux (Stomach Upset) -- Avoid: Caffeine,
Alcohol, Fried Foods, Chocolate, Carbonated Beverages,
Smoking, Exercising Too Soon After a Meal,
Do: Yogurt, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper,
Oatmeal, Healthy Fats
ADHD -- see Autism
Aging Skin -- see Wrinkles
Allergy -- see Asthma
Antibiotic refers to the germ-killing action inside the body
-- Garlic Cloves, Manuka Honey, Oregano, Ginger, Chili Pepper
Antiseptic refers to the germ-killing action on the surface
-- Tea Tree, Thyme, Guava, Turmeric,
-- Garlic, Onion, Calendula, Self-Heal
Anti-Viral -- Pine
Anxiety #1 -- Calming Herbs: Chamomile Tea, Lemon Balm,
-- Catnip, Tulsi Holy Basil, Lavender, Peppermint, Valerian
Aphrodisiacs -- Ashwagandha, Bindii, Maca,
-- Red Ginseng, Ginkgo, Damiana
Aphrodisiacs #2 -- see also Libido
Anxiety #2 and Sleep -- see Sleep
Arthritis -- Tea from Cat's claw, Yucca root, and Rosehips
Asthma and Allergy -- Lungwort Lichen, Mullein, Yerba Santa, Cordyceps, Reishi, Stinging Nettle, Yarrow
Autism and ADHD -- Diet, Fish Oil, Vitamin B-Complex, Vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, GABA, Probiotics, Water Hyssop, CBD Oil, Ginkgo Biloba, Golden Root, Cordyceps and Reishi and Lion's Mane Mushrooms, Lemon Balm
Back Pain -- Lower Back and Leg Pain = Sciatica
Bleeding -- Yarrow
Bloating -- see Gas
Brain Fog -- Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Ginkgo, Ginseng,
Goji Berry, Holy Basil, Indian Pennywort, Lemon Balm,
Medicinal Mushrooms, Turmeric
Broken Bone -- Comfrey
Bronchitis (Dry Cough) -- Tangerine Peel Tincture
Bug Bites -- Plantain, Calendula, Chickweed, Kaolin Clay
Colds -- Turmeric, Ginger, Black Pepper, Lemon
Collagen regeneration -- Gotu Kola, Horsetail, Turmeric, Moringa, Berries, Ginkgo Biloba, Gynostemma, Purple Mangosteen, Tomatoes, Thyme
Colon Cleanse -- Licorice, Aloe Vera, Fennel, Dandelion, Malabar Tamarind, Lemongrass, Ginger, Mint, Rhubarb, Senna
Conjunctivitis -- see Pink Eye
Cough -- Beet root juice, et al
Cough, Dry -- see Bronchitis
Cough, Hacking -- Coltsfoot
Cough, Persistent -- salve from Eucalyptus, Turmeric, Chilis
Cramps, Leg -- see Leg Cramps
Dandruff -- Calendula
Dehydration -- Coconut water, Sea Salt, Sugar,
Ginger tea, Watermelon, Lemonade, Lime
Dehydration 2 -- Pickle Juice
Dental Pain -- Toothache
Detox -- see Heavy Metals
Diabetes #1 -- Gooseberries
Diabetes #2 -- Insulin Plant
Earache -- Mullein, Garlic
Eczema -- a Healing Soap made with Calendula, Lavender, Vitamin E, Castor Oil, Olive Oil
Eczema -- Homemade Herbal Rub made with Stinging Nettles,
Calendula, and Almond oil
Eye, Pink (Conjunctivitis) -- see Pink Eye
Eyesight -- Eyebright, Bilberry, Gingko
Fatigue -- Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, Cat's Claw, Moringa, Golden Root, Peppermint, Rhodiola
Fatigue 2 -- Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata)
Fever #1 -- Feverfew
Fever #2 -- Cold Compress, Tepid Bath, Vinegar Socks, Yarrow Tea, Ginger Tea, Elderflower Tea, Echinacea Tea, Willow Bark Infusion, Vitamin C, Cayenne Pepper, Soups, Hydration, Rest
Fungus, Toenail -- see Toenail Fungus
Fungal Infection -- Salve made from Citral, Garlic Essential Oil, Oregano Essential Oil, Marjoram Essential Oil, Thyme Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, Mint Essential Oil, Yerba Beuna, Wild Basil
Gall Bladder -- Dandelion Lemonade
Gas (Bloating) -- Matcha Green Tea, Peppermint Tea, Chamomile Tea, Hibiscus Tea, Garlic, Turmeric, Ginger
Hangover -- Pickle Juice
Headache -- Tea, Ginger, Feverfew, Willow bark, Peppermint.
Headache, Sinus -- aromatherapy pillow containing Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Lavender
Heavy Metals (Detox) -- Basil, Cilantro, Garlic, Parsley, Rosemary
Hyperpigmentation -- Licorice Root, Mulberry Extract
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) -- Peppermint, Fennel, Chamomile, Turmeric, Ginger, Lavender, Rooibos
Infection, Fungal -- see Fungal Infection
Infection, Urinary -- see Urinary Infection
Inflammation -- see Liver Damage
Injuries (Trauma, Faster Healing) -- Comfrey
Injuries (Trauma, Stops Bleeding) -- see Bleeding
Injuries -- see Wound Care
Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- see IBS
Insect Bites -- see Bug Bites
Joint Pain -- Turmeric, Ginger, Green Tea, Eucalyptus, Devil’s Claw, Acupuncture, Hot or Cold Packs, Massage, Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Laxative herbs -- Magnesium, Flaxseed, Chia seeds,
Licorice root, Plantago seeds, Lemon grass,
Rhubarb root, Burdock root, Fumitory leaves,
Prunes or dried plums, Fruits with high water and fiber
(Papaya, Oranges, Pears and Kiwi fruit),
Fermented foods, Castor oil, Coconut and
Olive oil, Black Walnut husks
Laxative herbs #2 -- Alder Buckthorn, European Buckthorn,
Rhubarb, Senna, Slippery Elm, Peppermint,
Ginger, Dandelion, Licorice root, Marshmallow root
Leg Cramps -- Magnesium
Leg Cramps 2 -- Pickle Juice
Libido -- Pro: Saffron, Red Ginseng, Fenugreek,
Pistachio Nuts, Ginkgo Biloba, Maca, Tribulus.
Con: Valerian, Hops, Skullcap, Chasteberry,
Beets, Soy, Sugar.
Aphrodisiacs #2 -- see also Aphrodisiacs
Liver Cleanse -- Dandelion, Ginger, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Apple Cider Vinegar, Milk Thistle Extract
Liver Damage -- Beetroot
Liver, Fatty -- Apple Cider Vinegar, Coffee, Dandelion, Flax Seeds, Lemon, Milk Thistle, Turmeric
Lyme -- Reishi Mushroom, Japanese Knotweed, Chinese Skullcap, Teasel, and Cryptolepis
Malaria -- Cinchona tree bark to make Quinine
Menstrual Pain -- Female Ginseng, Chamomile, Fennel, Dandelion, Ginger, Cinnamon Bark, Raspberry Leaf, Chasteberry, Bupleurum, Safflower
Mold control indoors -- Peace Lily, Chrysanthemum, Palms, Orchids, Boston Fern
Mosquito Repellent -- Lemongrass, Citronella, Marigold, Lavender, Neem
Nausea -- Ginger, Lemon, Cinnamon, Cumin, Fennel, Peppermint, Water, Vitamin B6, Light Exercise, Yoga
Pain #1 -- Blue Cohosh, Pennyroyal, Green Hellebore, Arnica, Canada Lettuce = Wild Lettuce = Lactucarium, Red Raspberry Leaf, Yarrow, American Ginseng
Pain #2 (Endorphin Boosting) -- Dark Chocolate, Hot Peppers, Vanilla, Lavender, Rhodiola Rosea, Ginseng Tea, Lemon Balm Tea
Pain #3 -- Bromelain extract from Pineapple
Pain #4 -- Dandelion, Rosemary, and Apple Cider Vinegar
Pain #5 -- Growing the 10 Best Painkiller Herbs
-- Turmeric, Ginger, Lemongrass,
Cayenne, Marigold, Horseradish,
Feverfew, Rosemary, Lavender, Thyme.
Pain #6 -- Dandelion and Magnesium balm for external use
Pain, Dental -- see Toothache
Pain, Joints -- see Joint Pain
Pain, Menstrual -- see Menstrual Pain
Pain, Sinus Headache -- see Headache, Sinus
Pain in the lower back and legs -- see Sciatica
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) -- Chamomile, Plantain, Fennel, Marigold, Goldenrod, Goldenseal, Zinc, Compresses, Sleep, Lots of Water
Probiotic -- Pickle Juice
Psoriasis -- Homemade Herbal Rub made with Stinging Nettles,
Calendula, and Almond oil
Rashes, Skin -- see Eczema
Sciatica (Pain in the lower back and legs) -- Stinging Nettle, St. John's Wort, Wintergreen, Peppermint
Shingles (itching, rashes, a burning sensation, and raised red blisters caused by the chicken pox virus) -- Bentonite Clay, Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Lavender Essential Oil, Tea Tree Essential Oil
Sinus Headache -- see Headache, Sinus
Skin Aging -- see Wrinkles
Skin Fungal Infection (Itchy Rash) -- see Fungal Infection
Skin Rashes -- see Eczema
Skin Related -- Witch Hazel salve
Sleep #1 -- Passionflower
Sleep #2 (Melatonin Boosters) -- St. John’s Wort, Feverfew, Black Pepper, Hops, Valerian, German Chamomile, Passionflower
Sleep #3 -- Hop Flowers, Valerian Root, Lemon balm, Passionflower, Pansy, Ashwagandha, St John’s Wort, Kava Kava, Chamomile, Linden Flowers
Sleep #4 -- Hop Flowers, Valerian Root, Passionflower, Chamomile, Motherwort, Lemon balm, Reishi mushroom, St John’s Wort
Sleep #5 (and Anxiety) -- Mugwort, Lavender, Sweet Dreams Pillow
Sleep #6 (and Anxiety) -- Moon-Milk made with Milk, Nutmeg, Ashwagandha, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Turmeric, Honey
Sleep #7 (and Anxiety) -- Chamomile and Lavender
Sprains -- Comfrey
Stomach Upset -- see Acid Reflux
Stomach Upset #2 -- Peppermint, Fennel, Anise Hyssop, Raspberry Leaf, German Chamomile, Ginger, Licorice Root, Catnip, Yarrow, Meadowsweet, Lemon Balm, Marshmallow Root
Strep Throat" -- Syrup made from Ginger, Marshmallow root,
Honey, Lemon juice, Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper
Sugar Levels -- Pickle Juice
Sunburn -- Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Resveratrol, Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Peanut Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Olive Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil, Aloe Vera, Black and Green Tea, Calendula (Common Marigold), Chamomile, Lavender, Cucumbers
Toenail Fungus -- Bentonite Clay, Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Frankincense
Toenail Fungus 2 -- Oregano Tincture using Apple Cider Vinegar, Usnea
Toothache -- Spilanthes = Jambu, Electric Daisy, Buzz or Szechuan Buttons, Toothache plant, Paracress, or Eyeball plant
Toothache (Dental Pain) -- Salt Water, Cold Compress, Peppermint, Garlic, Cloves, Vanilla Extract, Guava Leaves
Toothache (Dental Pain) -- Salt Water, Garlic, Sage, Ginger, Oregano, Cloves, Goldenseal, Aloe Vera, Wheatgrass
Trauma (Injuries) -- Comfrey
Urinary Infection #1 -- Parsley tea
Urinary Infection #2 -- Bearberry, Garlic, Goldenseal
Varicose Veins -- Chestnuts
Vitamin A -- Toxicity
Women's Health #1 -- Red Rasberry Leaf Tea, Ashwagandha, Maca Powder, Magnesium, Ginger, Chaste Tree Berry, Cranberry, Black Cohosh, Green Tea, Evening Primrose Oil,
Women's Health #2 -- see Menstrual Pain
Wound Care (Injuries) -- Raw Honey, Yarrow, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Coconut Oil, Onion, Marigold, Tea Tree Oil, Plantain
Wrinkles (Aging Skin) -- Not Botox, Frankincense, Maple Leaf, Myrrh, Hibiscus, Mafana, Sandalwood, Coconut, Gotu Kola, Babchi, Cherry blossom, Vanilla
Wrinkles (Skin Care) -- Bakuchiol (Babchi seed oil), Rosehip oil
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