REMEDIES: Medicinal Herbs and Herbal Teas (HERBS, TEA, RECIPES)

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Medicinal Herbs and Herbal Teas

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Many hundreds of herbs are known to have medicinal qualities. Even in

light of modern synthetic medicines and the many wonders they

accomplish, many people are looking to herbs as a source of healing,

disease prevention, and general well-being. Used correctly and wisely,

herbs can provide desirable medicinal results without adverse side effects.

You should not substitute herbs for any prescribed medications you are

taking under a physician's care. Nor should you look to herbs as a

cure-all. They tend to be much milder than synthetic medications and

work more slowly, but they can be a healthy part of a balanced practice

of health care.

Here are several herbs known to have medicinal qualities and some of

their uses. Noted in parentheses is the part of the plant that should be

used. At the bottom of the list is a set of directions for making herbal

tea.

To Calm Frazzled Nerves and Promote Sleep:

Chamomile (flower)

Lemon Balm (leaves)

Lime (flower)

Sweet Marjoram (flower, leaves)

To Reduce Fevers:

(leaves)

Basil (leaves)

Catmint (leaves)

Chervil (leaves)

Marigold (flower)

Safflower (flower)

Sage (leaves)

Thyme (leaves)

For Coughs and Colds:

Elderberry (leaves)

Hyssop (leaves)

Lungwort (leaves)

Rose (flower)

St. s Wort (leaves)

Thyme (leaves)

Fennel (roots)

Sage (leaves)

To Relive Headaches:

Anise (leaves)

Lavender (flower)

Lemon balm (leaves)

Rosemary (leaves)

Woodruff (leaves)

To relieve constipation:

Elderflower (leaves)

Sweet cicely (seeds)

Violet (flower)

To make an herbal tea of the herbs listed above, choose a china or glass

teapot (not metal). Use tablespoons of the fresh herbs chopped or 2

teaspoons of dried herbs. Place the herbs in the teapot. Add 2 cups of

boiling water. Let it stand for about 10 minutes. Strain, and then

sweeten if desired with honey or lemon. A usual dose in one teacup full,

three times a day.

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