Spring Herbal Medicine Chest

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Spring Herbal Medicine Chest

Spring brings cleansing and rejuvenation. Most often the liver is the

target of a cleansing herbal regimen, since the liver is one of the

most important organs in the body. It processes our hormones,

contributes to proper digestion, cleanses the body of toxins, and

many other important duties. A good cleansing regimen, however, will

also cleanse and support other vital organs, such as heart, kidneys,

blood, and digestive system. It will also do wonderful things for

your spirit! It is vital to consume lots of water, with lemon is

ideal, and get fresh air to flush these toxins out of your system.

 

DANDELION ROOT: Dandelion Root can be made into a bitter tea (don't

sweeten it, the bitterness is how it works – you'll get use to it) as

an excellent tonic for the liver and blood purifier. Dandelion roots

are very high in vitamins and minerals. The common dandelion is an

unusually nutritious food. Its leaves contain substantial levels of

vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron, magnesium, zinc,

potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon.

Worldwide, the root of the dandelion has been used for the treatment

of a variety of liver and gallbladder problems. Other historical uses

of the root and leaves include the treatment of breast diseases,

water retention, digestive problems, joint pain, fever, and skin

diseases. The most active constituents in dandelion appear to be

eudesmanolide and germacranolide, substances unique to this herb.

 

MILK THISTLE: Milk Thistle is the best in cleaning our blood and

liver and is a traditional way to get our health back on track and

revitalize and nourish our entire internal ecological system from the

ravages of winter. Milk Thistle is an excellent cleansers for the

liver. Cleansing is one of the more important roles of Milk Thistle

as it helps to prevent a host of problems our bodies can acquire from

internal and external toxic overload.

 

BURDOCK ROOT : Burdock root helps to purify blood and restore the

liver to aid in a restful sleep. Helps to reduce build up of toxins

in the skin resulting in boils. Helps gallbladder functions and

stimulates the immune system. Seed forms are also used.

 

NETTLE: Nettles are invaluable as a food, rich in vitamins and

minerals. Only the young, tender tips are suitable for cooking, the

stalks and lower leaves are not edible. They can be cooked then

pureed for soup or vegetable accompaniment. Nettles make a valuable

tonic after the winter and are an excellent remedy for Anemia, their

vitamin C content ensures that the iron they contain is properly

absorbed. Nettles increase the quality of the blood helping to give a

healthy glow to the skin.

 

YELLOW DOCK : Yellow Dock is applicable to all the purposes for which

the other species are used. The root has laxative, alterative and

mildly tonic action, and can be freely used as a tonic and laxative

in rheumatism, bilious complaints and as an astringent in piles,

bleedings of the lungs, etc. It is largely prescribed for diseases of

the blood, from a spring eruption, to scurvy, scrofula and chronic

skin diseases. It is also useful in jaundice and as a tonic to the

stomach and the system generally. It has an action on the bowels very

similar to that of Rhubarb, being perhaps a little less active, but

operating without pain or uneasiness. Rumicin is the active principle

of the Yellow Dock, and from the root, containing Chrysarobin, a

dried extract is prepared officially, of which from 1 to 4 grains may

be given for a dose in a pill. This is useful for relieving a

congested liver, as well as for scrofulous skin diseases.

 

ECHINACEA : First used by the Indigenous North Americans who

harvested the plants for extensive use in the treatment of infectious

wounds and burns or eruptive skin complaints. It enhances the

phagocytic activity of white blood cells- identifying and retiring

bacterial, viral and fungal infections, in addition to the clearance

of these from the lymphatic system. Higher doses are often used for

affecting acute immune responses.

 

ASTRAGALUS : To be used after colds or infection to rebuild immunity,

Astragalus is a sweet tasting herb effective in restoring both

resilience to future respiratory infections, and efficiency of

metabolism to ensure optimal nutrition for immune reserves to fight

off those spring colds. This herb is the best for restoring energy to

the body very quickly.

 

GARLIC : Garlic was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, chewed by

Greek Olympian athletes and thought to be essential for keeping

vampires at bay! But it is also good for zapping bacteria, keeping

your heart healthy, warding off coughs and colds. Garlic is an

antibiotic that can actually kill infecting bacteria and at the same

time protect the body from the poisons that are causing the

infection. It is known that the most sensitive bacterium to garlic is

the deadly Bacillus anthracis which produces the poison anthrax.

Vapor from freshly cut garlic can kill bacteria at a distance of 20

cms!

 

MARSHMALLOW : Marshmallow stimulates the immune system and the

production of white blood cells. It also soothes inflammation, slows

production of mucus, and reduces sugar levels in the body.

 

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.~ Albert Einstein ~

 

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