Data on SJW, WWB, Valerian

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White Willow Bark

 

(Potter's New Cyclopaedia)

Tonic, antiperiodic (preventing the return of those diseases which recur such

as malaria), astringent. Has been

used with benefit in febrile (fever) diseases of rheumatic or gouty origin,

also in diarrhoea & dysentery.

 

(New Age Herbalist) Main uses - fevers & arthritis

 

(Prescription for Nutritional

Healing) Relieves pain. Good for headache, backache, nerve

pain, toothache, and injuries.

(Caution: May interfere

with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally.)

 

Valerian

 

(Potter's New Cyclopedia)

Anodyne (pain-easing), antispasmodic, nervine. May be given in all cases of nervous debility &

irritation. Also in hysterical

affections. It allays pain and

promotes sleep. It is strongly

nervine without any narcotic affects.

 

(Complete Medicinal Herbal)

Nature's tranquilizer, valerian calms the nerves without the side effects of

comparable orthodox drugs. It has

a distinctive, rather unpleasant smell & was aptly called " phu "

by the Green physician Galen.

 

(New Age Herbalist) Nervous

tension, insomnia, headache.

 

(Prescription for Nutritional

Healing) Improves circulation and acts as a sedative. Reduces mucus from colds. Good for anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, insomnia,

irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, muscle cramps, nervousness, pain,

spasms, stress & ulcers.

 

St. John's Wort

 

(Potter's New Cyclopedia) Slightly astringent,

expectorant, diuretic. Useful in

coughs, colds & all lung diseases generally. It is highly esteemed in affections of the urinary passages.

 

 

(New Age Herbalist) Cuts,

burns, neuralgia, depression. Has

an ancient reputation for warding off witchcraft, which may be due to the

plant's wide range of medicinal uses.

It is effective as a compress for dressing wounds. In the Middle Ages, it was commonly

used to heal deep sword cuts. More

recently, German research confirms the plant's antibacterial action. The oil extracted by macerating the

flowers in vegetable oil is excellent applied externally for neuralgia and can

ease the pain of sciatica. This

oil is also soothing for burns since it lowers the temperature of the skin and

it is said to heal gastritis and stomach ulcers. St. John's Wort is also diuretic in helping to eliminate

waste materials from the body.

Because of this an infusion is recommended for gout and arthritis. The herb is used as an expectorant for

treating bronchitis and a major use is to calm the nervous system and treat

depression, particularly during menopause. The tea also eases menstrual cramps.

 

(Prescription for Nutritional

Healing) May help inhibit viral infections, including HIV and herpes. Good for depression and nerve

pain. (Caution: When taken internally in large amounts,

can cause heightened sun sensitivity, especially in fair-skinned people. Also interferes with the absorption of

iron and other minerals.)